Five restaurants grabbed Michelin stars this month, marking the first time eateries in North Carolina and South Carolina received recognition from the prestigious guide.
Counter in Charlotte, Malagón Mercado y Taperia in Charleston, Scoundrel in Greenville, Vern’s in Charleston, and Wild Common in Charleston each earned one star. A one-star rating means “very good restaurant in its category.” Two stars? That’s “worthy of a detour.” Three stars represents a “special journey.”
Counter presents a tasting menu with a musical bent. Malagón Mercado y Taperia dishes out traditional Spanish tapas. Chef Joe Cash, who honed his skills at Per Se and Noma, runs Scoundre l — a French-inspired restaurant on Main Street. Husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Bethany Heinze operate Vern’s, serving upscale American fare in a cozy bistro. Wild Common? It bills itself as a tasting menu spot for people who can’t stand stuffy tasting menus…