Spring 2026
This issue’s CP Hotlist shines a spotlight on notable, relatively new hot restaurants that impress our cuisine team. We encourage you to check them out and let us know whether you think they should be added to our Top 50 list. Now on the CP Hotlist (in alphabetical order):
Cane Pazzo (2025), Hanahan.
Chef-owner and Charleston native Mark Bolchoz,an alumnus of Peninsula Grill, The Grocery, Indaco and a former culinary director of Italian concepts for the Indigo Road Hospitality Group, opened Cane Pazzo in June along with his wife Ariana. The Hanahan restaurant’s name translates to “Mad Dog,” Bolchoz’s childhood nickname. It was given by his grandfather, a Hanahan entrepreneur for decades. Handmade pastas, wood-fired proteins and shareable plates highlight Lowountry seasonality; dishes like heirloom tomato toast with burrata, pickled sweet peppers, arugula and sherry vinaigrette shine alongside risotto with corn, confit peppers, red onion, Serrano and pancetta. A thoughtful cocktail list accompanies an exclusively Italian wine list, followed by desserts like tiramisu and affogato. Moderate. canepazzorestaurant.com. Dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.
Merci (2025), Downtown.…