ALECIA STEVENS: salt

While roasting a chicken for dinner, I noticed how beautiful salt is.

A Charleston Itinerary: Off the Beaten Path

Sneaker. Crazy hip shoe store in a gorgeous building with courtyard. Entry on King just north of Beaufain. Don't miss for the friendly, talented, but unlikely staff and unique collection of sneakers and way cool Italian shoes and sunglasses (check out the wooden ones!) Hold on to your wallet! :-) www.facebook.com/SneakerFF
Lucca Charleston. Their motto is "It's about the food." No kidding. In Elliotborough - way off the beaten path! www.luccacharleston.com/
Bon Banh Mi for lunch. Divine, fresh sandwiches. www.bonbanhmi.com
The Ordinary for dinner. Jumbo Flounder and Leek and Goat Cheese Tart with Olivata. OMG. www.eattheordinary.com (This one not so off the beaten path now that the NY Times and Elle Decor have discovered it, but the food and milling through the well-dressed crowds makes it worth it!)
Dell'z Deli (Mahi Wrap!) and Dell'z Juice Bar at the corner of Cannon and King. www.facebook.com/pages/Dellz-Deli/128999187132883
Magnolia Cemetery: 19th Century Cemetery home to many Confederate soldiers, renowned Charleston families. Lovely, peaceful, free from tourists. 10 minute drive out of the old city.

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