The Lunch Lady

• January 24 2008

  Tristan

  While doing some holiday shopping downtown, my daughter and I were in search of a lunch spot that we had not experienced before. I’d seen a sign for Tristan on another recent visit to downtown and suggested we give them a try.

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• January 16 2008

  Lana Restaurant & Bar

  I recently visited Lana for lunch and had a very pleasant experience. Parking on Canon Street is normally available during the lunch hour which makes Lana an easy decision if you’re going downtown.

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• December 10 2007

  Vickery's on Shem Creek

  Even though we are surrounded by water in the Charleston area, there aren’t many opportunities to dine with a water view. Vickery’s on Shem Creek affords you the opportunity for good food, and a wonderful view.

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• November 26 2007

  Grill 225

  Recently we had visitors in town and wanted to do something a little special for Brunch. Grill 225, downtown, has a very nice Champagne Brunch on Sunday. We arrived at 11:00am as they were just beginning their service.

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• November 14 2007

  Starfish Grille

  On a recent visit to the Starfish Grille, I found it to be a bright friendly neighborhood restaurant. We were seated promptly by our hostess. The restaurant wasn’t busy, but we were on the late side for lunch at 1:30.

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• November 2 2007

  The Most Peaceful Place for Lunch

  One of the reasons I moved to the Charleston area, was to be close to the Beach. This is the time of the year when being near the Beach can provide you with the perfect escape to relieve stress, get out of the crowd, leave your cares behind you, enjoy nature, or just get away from everything.

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• October 23 2007

  The Mustard Seed

  On a recent outing, a friend and I shared lunch at the Mustard Seed on James Island. I have been to this particular Mustard Seed several times, and I can honestly say I’ve never been disappointed.

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• October 3 2007

  Red Orchids China Bistro

  The search for good Chinese/Asian food in Charleston is difficult. However, a trip to the Red Orchids can solve the problem.

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• September 21 2007

  Central Grille

  I recently was in Summerville at lunchtime and decided to try the Central Grille, just off of the town square in the historic Summerville area. This upscale, quiet restaurant was a very nice change from the hustle and bustle of some of the other areas of Summerville.

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• September 13 2007

  Sunflower Café

  The Sunflower Café is a great, pleasant place to have breakfast or lunch. The food is consistently good.

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• September 7 2007

  Mei Thai

  If your looking for a quick, convenient, ethnic lunch, you may want to try Mei Thai.

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Meet the Blogger

Ruth Metzger - The Lunch Lady
I am recently retired from the non-profit world where I planned meetings and developed adult continuing education programs for associations in the Washington D.C. area. Specifically for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). I am currently a consultant for BOMA and other groups and I do a little wedding/event/meeting planning on the side. I live in West Ashley with my husband, the retired rocket scientist, and my two cats kindly donated to me by my daughter and son.