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Shrimp Noodle Bowl with Homemade Ginger Dressing

Now that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to say goodbye to comforting soups and pastas and hello to fresh, bright dishes to get us through the hot Charleston days. For this recipe, I was inspired by a dish that pretty much got me through college, the Saigon Noodle salad from Fire Street Food. Their salad has rice noodles, crunchy cucumbers, grilled chicken, and a sweet and spicy dressing that makes it a light, yet satisfying meal. I don’t live as close to Fire anymore, so I decided I needed to try and make this dish at home, with a few twists of my own. My shrimp noodle bowl is fresh, bright, and perfect for a light lunch.

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R Kitchen: Foodie Heaven

This was my second dining experience at R Kitchen, and I will definitely keep going back. It’s the perfect restaurant for adventurous foodies because you don’t know what’s on the menu until you get there. It’s a 5 course, small plate menu for the flat rate of $30. For the dining experience you get, $30 is a bargain. The menu is completely dependent on seasonal and local products, so you know you’re getting a quality product.

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Behind the Scenes at Huriyali Gardens: Acai Bowls for Days

After graduating, I had the obvious struggle of finding a job and the whole adulting process. Luckily, when I was on Facebook one day, I saw that Huriyali was hiring. I had only been to Huriyali twice at this point, but I immediately fell in love with the place and the concept of their restaurant. Huriyali specializes in multiple varieties of fresh Acai bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy meals. They are removing the stigma of healthy food by making it more approachable while preserving the nutrients and natural flavors.

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