FIG
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Relaxed and approachable, this downtown Charleston, S.C., gem serves seasonally inspired food using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, many of which come straight from the farmer. Chef Mike Lata offers a rotating menu of simple yet refined classics like fish stew in cocotte and suckling pig confit with carrots, greens, and mustard jus, and also emphasizes some lesser-known seafood, like banded rudderfish with butterbeans, mint, lemon confit, and olives. The cuisine may appear to be simple at first glance, but with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients available, the food speaks for itself. -- Dan Myers
Foursquare Tips
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The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]
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The name is an acronym for "food is good." What more do you need to know?
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From #TLSponChat: @hampdenclothing: With culinary scene exploding in #chs its impossible not to enjoy yourself. Fig is a must.
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I travel frequently & look for restaurants with a rotating menu based on what is available locally and by far FIG is the best I have found to date. One this trip the Ricotta Gnocchi were the BOMB!
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Sorghum cake is the best thing you will ever put in your mouth!
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The razor clam ceviche is the best ceviche in Charleston, which is why its on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston.
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Ricotta gnocchi with lamb bolognese, little pillows of joy. Pate was the best I've ever had!
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Chicken liver pt. Amazing. Also the chocolate sea salt caramel mousse. To die for.
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We're happy to have Chef Mike Lata at this year's Festival! Don't miss it, May 30-June 2, 2013!
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If you can't decide on something, try everything!
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Check out the cocktail of the day, and you can't go wrong with the light and refreshing Marfa Daisy.
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You can not go wrong with anything on this menu! Best meals evar!
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Last night, I dreamt of a coddled egg with celeriac, morels, peas and fresh crabmeat. it was reality a few nights earlier. damn the goodness of that coddled egg.......it's hauntingly awesome
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The Razor Clam Ceviche served here is mind-blowing.
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If you're only going to have one meal in Charleston, this is where to get it. There's a full menu and amazing service at the bar, so if you can't get a table, try anyway and grab a seat at the bar.
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No reservations. Get here super early for a table. Minimum 90 minute wait at 8pm.
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Difficult to get a reservation but they take walk ins at the bar and community table. Come early or be prepared to wait...
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Ah-mazing!
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Great cuisine, Chef Mike Lata cuisine is superb, got the suckling pig and trotters, both were magnificent. Full review...
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The menu is different every day with the exception of a few staples. Always delicious and wonderful staff!