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August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Lost Restaurants of Charleston: Henry’s on Market Street (1939)

Explore the lost history of Henry’s on Market Street, one of Charleston’s most influential restaurants. Rare 1939 and postwar menus reveal how Lowcountry seafood, deviled crab, French culinary technique, and Chef John Bolton helped shape the evolution of Charleston dining.

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Henry’s Flounder à la Gherardi: A Mid-Century Charleston Masterpiece

A vintage color illustration of a signature meal at Henry’s Restaurant. An oval platter features Pompano à la Gherardi, a whole fish stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, garnished with lemon wedges, radishes, and a bed of golden-brown julienne potatoes. The table setting includes a cup of black coffee, a glass of iced water, and a full set of silver utensils. The word "Henry's" is written in elegant script on the bottom left.

Adapted by Chef Forrest Parker, from Molly Heady Sillers Our version at Revival, TripAdvisor's #1 Fine Dining Restaurant in North America 2026, included lobster. "Henry's was the much more famous palace of cuisine and was much more central to the evolution of restaurant dining in Charleston." Dr. David S. Shields In the mid-20th century, when …

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