Originally from Brazil, started her career there at culinary arts school. When she moved to the United States in 2011, she was hired as a line cook for a high-volume steak house at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in New Hampshire, where she prepared lunch and dinner for 400 to 600 people a day. After a year there, she moved to R2L, an upscale restaurant located on … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort
Behind the Bar
Welcome to our articles tagged as "Behind the Bar." Read about IOP's bartenders, the game they bring to make your libations enjoyable, and the establishments where they work their mixology.
If you are interested in something to eat with your fave cocktail, check out our Isle of Palms Dining Guide, IOP EATS.
Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
Here on the Isle of Palms, Shan-non Lindsay’s first bartending gigs were at the Banana Cabana and the One-Eyed Parrot. When she had her little boy, she took a hiatus from the food and beverage industry and accepted a position with IBM. By the time her son reached his junior year in high school, Lindsay was ready to resume her role behind the bar. That was 11 years ago, in … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
Behind the Bar: Come party with PJ at Acme
College taught PJ Cardarelli that he’d rather work behind a bar than an office desk. While attending Ohio State University, he worked as a bartender and server on the weekends to make some extra cash. After graduation, he dabbled in craft beer and wine and never looked back. When Cardarelli’s parents retired to Charleston in 2006, he helped them move. That first visit to the … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Come party with PJ at Acme
Behind the Bar: Take a load off with tasty libations at Laughing Gull
Jessica Backhus has worked as a bartender in some capacity for far longer than her bright smile portrays. As a young adult, you could have found her banquet bartending; think measured pour spouts and red solo cups. Backhus, a Colorado native, got her start mixing craft cocktails in Nashville at a bar called the Holland House, then at Husk Nashville for the first five years … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Take a load off with tasty libations at Laughing Gull
Behind the Bar: Coastal Crust’s Spirited Refreshments Courtesy of Robbie Townsend
Coastal Crust, nestled within the Wild Dunes Resort, offers a delightful menu featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of Italian-inspired dishes. This charming restaurant exudes a relaxed, beachy vibe, enhanced by its rustic, coastal decor. Guests can choose between cozy indoor seating and a spacious outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze. When you visit … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Coastal Crust’s Spirited Refreshments Courtesy of Robbie Townsend
