Sunday brunch in Charleston

[jbwalker]

I was looking to hit Hominy Grill on December 22nd but it is closed over the entire Holiday weekend. Is there something we shouldn't miss? Thanks!

[BlueHerons]

For brunch, I'd try for the earliest seating at Poogan's Porch. Gawdalmighty they have the best buiscuts in the world and the first batches are made with bacon grease. I know that sounds knarly but when you bite into one it is like heaven.

They have my favorite southern brunch anywhere. It is much campier than Hominy Grill but I think better.

Second on my list is the blue plate at Jestine's Kitchen.

[jbwalker]

How come lots of people put Justine's down? All I hear is 'it ain't all that'... what gives? I looked into Poogan's Porch and am thinking I might do it. I do have a reservation at High Cotton, it's my wife's bday and I was thinking a little snazzier but I haven't totally decided... and I like bacon grease! I hear Hominy Grill is rather 'campy' so Poogan's Porch must be like Gone With The Wind or something...

[BlueHerons]

As far as decor goes, Hominy Grill is much nicer than Poogans.

Personally? I love Jestines. The meatloaf and coca-cola cake are to die for. So is the fried catfish and the fried chicken.

[jbwalker]

P.S. Sorry, when I say Charleston I mean Charleston S.C. I shouldn't be so presumptuous as to think everyone's a mind reader. jb

[birgator]

I'd probably pick High Cotton for brunch. Not impressed with Hominy the last time we went, so perhaps you're really not missing much. Tristan's is the only other brunch I've tried --OK but not stellar.