Emperador Asian Mex

Malia's

Malia's is still open and operating, but Michael says it's put on new airs since chef-owner Justin Hayes took over--and Aiken's gotten more worldly. Malia's: 120 Laurens St., Aiken, South Carolina,803-643-3086, maliasrestaurant.com Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠ [https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/]

Joyful Cafe

If you think Michael's already reviewed Joyful Cafe, you're right--except the restaurant's relocated since he last assessed it. Listen to what he thinks of the destination restaurant at its new address. Joyful Café: 245 White Pond Rd., Williston, South Carolina, 803-770-2321, joyfulcafe.biz Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/]

Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Feeling flush? Probably not--but if you can afford a meal at Abel Brown, Michael says the leader of Augusta's fine dining scene provides a guaranteed luxurious evening out. Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar:491 Highland Ave., Augusta, Georgia, 706-738-6491, abelbrownaugusta.com [file:///C:/Users/monek/OneDrive/Desktop/abelbrownaugusta.com] Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠ [https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/]

WingPlace

This week, Michael reflects on how Buffalo-style wings weren't always a thing--but its rendition at an Aiken bar goes to show how standard the preparation has become. WingPlace: 732 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SouthCarolina, 803-644-7777, wing-place.com [wing-place.com] Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠ [https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/]

Hammonds Ferry Larder

This week, Michael found plenty to chew on at Hammonds Ferry Larder, an all-day bistro in North Augusta--but he found several dishes to recommend, too. Hammonds Ferry Larder: 89 Crystal Lake Dr., North Augusta, South Carolina. 803-599-5149, hflarder.com [hflarder.com] Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠ [https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/]