Guest Blogger Kristen's Tell-Tale Lunch

Let me start this blog by saying I really respect what the Lunch Spot crew is doing. The fact that I was asked to be the guest blogger was a pretty big deal to say the least. I was excited at first but then I immediately had butterflies. It’s not everyday you are able to be seated amongst literary wizards. What if I didn’t know which fork to use or prematurely reached for the ketchup? I calmed my nerves and mustered up a game face. Here is my review…

Todays lunch spot was Poe’s on Sullivans Island. This was definitely not my first visit to this fine establishment. Mr. Ish and I frequent this watering hole year round. From sitting by the fireplace in the winter to lounging in our wet bathing suits in the summer, it ranks highly on our places to grab a drink and get away from the real world. With every visit I have flash backs to high school English reviewing the Raven and Tell-Tale Heart. Classic!

As I walked up to the restaurant I was greeted with a warm greeting and birthday wishes by our lunch spot gang who were seated on the porch. Joining us today was the ever classy Jay, the quite beardy RJ, the gorgeous AJ (who just witnessed a drug deal downtown) and of course my main squeeze Mr. Ishee. Even better then the company, there was a queso dip already on the table. Just enough for a taste for me.

From the time I took my seat on the picnic bench to the time the server took my drink order time elapsed about 7-8 minutes. I noticed the boys drinks were all empty at this time. I understand that time slows down on the island but I was thirsty. I ordered my diet coke and 3 minutes later I ordered my hop frog burger. Upon first sip of my beverage I noticed something was off. Now this is my first time not ordering a cocktail/beer at poes so maybe I never noticed the tainted pop. (soda, sorry I’m a yankee) AJ agreed, she also said it tasted like cleaner or plastic hoses. I’m not picky so I continued to drink.

Now Poes is well known for their burgers and this one lived up to the fame. My burger came and it was delicious along with hot fries. I only had one complaint. We were given just one napkin apiece. Now, usually this would suffice. But when you are eating a thick burger with toppings and bbq sauce one napkin might as well be a wet nap. The rest of the group also had napkin problems and RJ had to tango with the mustard for a minute.

Time: Honestly I didn’t keep a close eye on the clock. I’m assuming 45 minutes from sit down to walk out. Again time slows down and this is a very reasonable time for Poe’s.

Price: $$$- now it’s definitely not a recession friendly quick lunch. For 2 burgers and 2 cokes Mr. Ish and future Mrs. Ish’s tab was about $25. This is with out the usual 2 beer minimum.

Atmosphere: Laid back as usual. Always seems that Jack Johnson is playing overhead. Great people watching and since it was gloomy it felt like Edgar Allan Poe himself could have been seated at the next table over.

Experience: Relaxed. I did leave in a slight food coma.

Highs: I loved my seat location on the porch. Good view of Middle Street and the pedestrian traffic.

Lows: Never got my thirst quenched. It was TAINTED!

Experience: On a 1-10 scale I’d give it a 7.5. I’ve had better at Poe’s… but again this visit didn’t include Blue Moon on tap.

Advice: Please go here. Fish Tacos are excellent along with many options of beer on tap. Just ask for a pile of napkins and diet coke in a can.

Thanks for a great birthday lunch guys! Can’t wait until the next outing.