"Tucked into a neighborhood house on the Eastside, arriving at Bintü Atelier feels truly like going to someone's house for dinner—and that's the point of this intimate, welcoming spot. Charleston has a strong culinary through line to Africa through Gullah Geechee cuisine, so many of the ingredients here are true to that: okra, rice, and local fish included. The menu is well-edited, so many tables will order a lot of dishes and share; the spicy shito crab rice should always be included—filled with vegetables and spicy and topped with a lightly breaded crab, it is addictively good, especially for those who love seafood. Fresh juices, including Soursop and Passionfruit are available, but when it comes to bar beverages, it's BYOB. Groundnut stew is another go-to here, but no matter what the order dishes are colorful and plated beautifully, which is evident any time a whole fish arrives to the table and receives a chorus of “wow.”" - Stephanie Burt
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