A three-course lunch served by a well-trained staff in a modern dining room—all for just $15? That earns an “A” in our book. Under chef/instructor Scott Stefanelli, the student-run restaurant at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s downtown campus gives diners an opportunity to “splurge” on smart American cuisine while allowing students hands-on experience. Dates fluctuate with the semester, and reservations are required. Culinary Institute of Charleston, 66 Columbus St., (843) 820-5087, 181palmer@tridenttech.edu
