FIG
South Carolina
FIG began in 2003 as a Charleston corner bistro with a direct proposition: cook honest local ingredients well. On Meeting Street, that approach remains the organising principle of a menu that changes with the seasons and the availability of produce. Owner and chef Mike Lata works with a network of purveyors whose ingredients help define the kitchen’s direction. The dining room is simple and modern, keeping the attention on the food and the informed service rather than elaborate surroundings. The drinks programme follows a similarly considered approach. Wines range from emerging producers to established Old World names, with particular attention to small family wineries. Cocktails include both original combinations and familiar standards, and the full menu is available in the bar area.