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55 Charleston, SCTRATTORIA LUCCA Living in a city known for world-class cuisine, and picking your favorite restaurant is like asking a father of twenty to pick his favorite child. That said, Trattoria Lucca is near the top of my list. This place brings a true Italian dining experience to a city known for shrimp and grits and macaroni cheese. The restaurant is cozy, the chef mingles with his diners, and the food melts in your mouth. Be sure to sample as many of the appetizers as you can. 41-A Bogard St, Charleston, SC 29403, www.luccacharleston.comTACO BOY The original Taco Boy at Folly Beach is a stone’s throw from the Atlantic, and a newer venue has now opened up in Downtown. Great atmosphere and food. Try the tempura shrimp tacos with a Mexican coke, and finish your night off with a hunk of tres leches cake. 217 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403 and 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, www.tacoboy.netCAVIAR & BANANAS One part upscale market and one part gourmet cafe, Caviar & Bananas is a slick little spot with something for everybody. There’s charcuterie, cheeses, sushi, a coffee bar, and a decadent selection of pastries. Or you can swing by and pick up the fixings for a meal at home. Do yourself a favor and try the duck sandwich. 51 George St, Charleston, SC 29401, www.caviarandbananas.comTHE WRECK A hidden local favorite in Old Village overlooking picturesque Shem Creek. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the name was derived from the building, but actually it refers to the Richard and Charlene, a trawler that was wrecked during Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Don’t be put off by appearances – this place serves up freshly-caught seafood, boiled peanuts, hush puppies, red rice, banana pudding, and other Southern delicacies. 106 Haddrell St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, www.wreckrc.comMONZA Wherever you live, you know how it goes – there are the pizza places that deliver, and then there’s that one-off pizza joint that everybody goes to. Monza is the latter. The dining room is polished with a minimalist vibe, and a subtle vintage Italian racing theme. The pizzas are named after people you’ve probably never heard of. Start with the Sausage and Peppers and then take the Materassi for a spin. 451 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, www.monzapizza.comCHARLESTON GRILL Without a doubt, the best meal I’ve had in Charleston (which is saying something) was served to me at Charleston Grill. Think dark wood, dim lighting, and a waiter who says things like “the chef would like you to try…”. Not for the budget-conscious, this stuff will revolutionize what you thought you knew about food. Don’t forget to say hi to Mickey – the guy who made you feel like a million bucks when you walked through the door – and tell him Jay sent you. 224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401 EAT