Best Chef in South Carolina: Jill Mathias
In Charleston, South Carolina, a city that’s world renowned for its food, chef Jill Mathias stands out by bringing a creative personal touch to the scene, handwriting the menu daily at her downtown restaurant Chez Nous, where she is executive chef and co-owner. At the quaint and romantic restaurant, Mathias has offered an unhurried and carefully curated dining experience for over a decade. Guests have two choices of appetizer, entree, and dessert on the rotating menu that reflects the cuisines of Southern France, Northern Italy, and Northern Spain, using local ingredients. The chef, who attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales in Charleston, says travel is a key source of inspiration. “Long lunches, people watching, and walking a town or city are all part of the fun. Going to the grocery store and markets are also a great way to spark creativity,” she says. “It’s always exciting to see what is local to the area and how it influences the way people eat.”
Jill Mathias’ South Carolina Recommendations:
It’s the best sunset in Charleston and Jo makes a great martini. An excellent hideout.
For a special treat of excellent high-end sushi without having to make choices.
Excellent neighborhood hangout with great jazz on Wednesdays and off-the-beaten-path wines…