Banh Mi Oh My!
Lots has changed since I last put fingers to keyboard…Got a new job, moved from Pawleys Island down to Charleston, found more baby kitties, etc., etc. The most exciting part of this new adventure is the fact that I have more than 3 places to eat. Charleston is a foodies’ town, dare I say the ‘Food Epicenter of the Southeast’? Sorry Nola. There are so many freaking restaurants in the area that it makes it hard to decide where to eat. What a tough life I lead. It’s as though a new spot destined to be the next big thing is opening each week. Food trends are easy to spot because everyone is so vocal about them; smoked this and infused that, the list goes on and on. One thing that I’m pumped up about seeing is the explosion of Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches that are appearing on menus everywhere. For those not in the know, a Banh Mi is a submarine sandwich with pork (roasted or as a pate), pickled carrots and Daikon radish, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, and mayo served ...