If you’re dining solo, mosey on up to the end of Upper King, where you’ll find a welcoming crowd at The Grocery. The long wooden community table adjoins the lively bar, and a collection of regulars gathers nightly to partake of the cured meats and preserves that define Kevin Johnson’s farm-to-table cuisine. Pair them with a quality selection of microbrews and a capable wine list, and no one dines lonely or leaves hungry. 4 Cannon St., (843) 302-8825, www.thegrocerycharleston.com
❋ Readers’ Choice: Gaulart & Maliclet (aka Fast & French)
