Vintage Lounge, The Macintosh, Poogan’s Smokehouse, Now on the Resy Hit List

Because there’s no better spot to rosé all day. With its gold leaf ceiling and welcoming outdoor patio, this sophisticated wine bar has won numerous accolades for its Gatsby-worthy design. Sip on one of over 30 wines by the glass as you nosh on some truffled fontina fondue. Along with thoughtfully curated cheese and charcuterie, the butter-poached lobster croquettes are not to be missed.

Because this upscale farm-to-table restaurant features an ever-evolving seasonal menu executed with flawless precision. Expect local ingredients and innovative preparations, such as broccolini with anchovies and saffron, and flounder served with snap peas. Don’t miss Chef Jeremiah Bacon’s affordable snacks and sips during “Bacon Happy Hour,” offered Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m.

Because the culinary team behind the vibrant Asian fare at Xiao Bao Biscuit is now taking a run at Indian food. Set in an updated, expanded Charleston single, the menu explores the whole of the subcontinent, ranging from beef vindaloo to delicate fried pani puri brimming with chickpeas, mango and coconut. Don’t miss the exceptional dosa, an impossibly crisp crepe-like creation filled with paneer cheese and topped with sambhar lentil stew.

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Because if you’re not sitting in front of a bowl of Blossom’s red velvet bread pudding, you’re not living your best life. Choose between the elegant, lofty interior and the charming, ivy-flanked patio, then order up some fried green tomatoes, served with pimento cheese grits and country ham. The menu offers something for pretty much everyone, such as wood-fired pizzas, rich pasta dishes, and grilled, blackened or fried seafood platters.

Because this airy Mediterranean restaurant is ideal for anything from girls’ night to meeting the parents. Along with cheese, charcuterie, and oysters on the half-shell, menu highlights include warm house-made mozzarella with pickled beet relish, and tagliatelle Bolognese topped with lemon ricotta.

Because sometimes you just need to meat sweat it out. Poogan’s Meat Sweat combo, intended to be shared by two or three carnivores, comes with five types of barbecue, plus cornbread and sides. If St. Louis ribs, smoked pork belly, and pulled pork aren’t your thing, there are boiled peanuts and pimento cheese fritters, too.

Because this romantic little restaurant reinvents itself daily: the handwritten menu displays the day’s options, limited to two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. Chef Jill Mattias’ inspirations draw from French, Italian, and Spanish influences; so expect dishes like white asparagus salad and spaghetti all’amatriciana. Find the menu du jour on Instagram.

Because it’s soft-shell crab season, baby. At lunch, consider a cup of rich, sherry-kissed she-crab soup, followed by a softie-filled sandwich served with waffle fries. At dinner, there’s a variety of fried seafood and steam pots available, plus a ‘you hook it, we cook it’ option for any successful anglers in your group.

Because the sunsets here cannot be beat. Whether dining inside or out, nearly every seat in the house offers spectacular views of adjacent Shem Creek. Between brunch, lunch and dinner, menu highlights include the giant, house-made cinnamon roll, double-decker tavern burger, and the pit combo, which includes ribs, pulled pork, and chicken smoked on-site. On sunny days, the rooftop deck is an ideal place to enjoy a cocktail.

Because this casual, all-day eatery has invented the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Not for the faint of heart, the Eggs Meeting Street finds a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg, and rich Lowcountry remoulade, all of which is accompanied by cheese grits and a decadent buttermilk biscuit. Those less inclined to start savory will appreciate the fruit-filled French toast.