While King Street is the main thoroughfare for dining in Charleston, petite restaurant Merci stands out as one of the few restaurants tucked away in a residential area. Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Courtney Zentner opened the Pitt Street bistro as an ode to their travels in Europe. The offerings lean French, with hints of the American South.
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- The Zentners gained fame in Charleston through their bread baking and sales during the pandemic. A warm round of focaccia gets stuffed with cheese and topped with smoky Benton’s ham, pickled peppers, hot honey, and pistachios. It’s carbs at their most comforting.
- Although it’s not French, the beef Wellington just makes sense on the Merci menu. Yes, it’s expensive, but…