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AGAVES CANTINA
With multiple Lowcountry locations, this is a go-to for Tex-Mex favorites. Go all in with the molcajete-a hot stone bowl filled with carne asada, chorizo, chicken, cactus, queso fresco, onions, and avocado served with rice, beans, and a quesadilla.
agavescantina.com
ALI BABA MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ
Everything is good here: gyros, souvlaki, pita, falafel, kebabs, and their specialty, fatayer (Mediterranean pizza). Make a meal out of the salad and deli case with dozens of mostly vegetarian and vegan selections, from hummus and pomegranate muhamara to fattosh and tabouli.
alibabacharleston.com
BEECH
Their "four pillars of a balanced diet"-fruit, fish, rice, and vegetables create a resort-casual menu of fresh juices, smoothies, açai bowls, and poke bowls, along with signature chicken salad and black bean hummus.
beechrestaurants.com
BLONDIES BAGELS & CAFE
This locals' spot for breakfast and lunch, created by a pair of New Jersey expats who are sisters and business partners, slings fresh baked goods and a host of housemade flavored cream cheeses, like lox and capers and horseradish-bacon.
blondiesdi.com
DANIEL ISLAND MARKET & EATERY
This waterfront cafe, also known as DIME, is an open, airy space with a large patio and views of the Wando River. You'll find lovely lattes, scratch-made baked goods, smoothies, and grab-and-go items.
thedimedi.com
DRAGON PALACE
We have a soft spot for sesame and orange chicken, but here, the handmade dumplings served in bamboo steamers are not to be missed. The decor at this imperial garden-inspired spot is part of the experience.
dragonpalacesc.com
HARDSCOOP DISTILLERY AND TASTING ROOM
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