Who knew that barbecue sauce could be the base for such tasty salad dressing or that pimiento cheese could elevate a fillet to near perfection? Appetizers of fried pickles and country ham and spinach dip only add to the creative thinking that makes Mr. Friendly's such a treasure; the ever-changing wine-by-the-glass menu is another.
In the downtown business district, this award-winning bistro is hailed by many food critics as one of the finest and most innovative restaurants in South Carolina -- and we concur. The chefs call their food "good old-fashioned, New Southern cuisine." That may seem a contradiction, but no matter. What matters is the taste and the freshness of the food platters offered, and in that regard, this...