Chef Richard Richard
Chef At Home In Charleston
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As a technique-focused chef, and blessed with the gift of gab, he makes cuisine approachable and memorable to all.
Richard is a culinary director, chef, concept creative, and hospitality consultant. His culinary style is rooted in his South Carolina upbringing, emphasizing responsibly sourced ingredients and fundamental techniques, tailored to local demographics and culture. With a career spanning top restaurants in Charleston, Washington D.C., and New York City, Richard has earned accolades including a James Beard Award, Bib Gourmand, and Zagat's best sandwich shop in NYC for multiple years.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
I am continuously inspired to cook by the opportunity to mentor and train young, passionate individuals eager to learn the culinary craft.
I learned to cook at...
My culinary expertise started as a young child deeply rooted in southern tradition. I've trained and led with some of the best chefs in the world.
A cooking secret...
"Responsibly sourced ingredients barely touched with technique usually taste better." -RL King
My menus
Fried Green Tomatoes | Saltine Cracker Crust | Alligator Pepper Ranch | Hot Sauce Salt
Overloaded Baked Tater Skins | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Cheese Medley | Scallions | Jalapeno Sour Cream | Roasted Tomato Salsa
Chilled Carolina Shrimp | Old Bay Remoulade | Charred Lemon
Deviled “Take Me To Church” Eggs | Story Farm Eggs | Dukes Mayo | Dijon | Black Pepper “Funyun” Onions | Buffalo Dust
East Coast Oysters on Ice | Hot Hot Mignonette | Classic Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
Crispy Catfish Bites | Brown Beer Batter | Dill Pickle Aioli | Buffalo Dust
Breakin' Bread Basket | Skillet Cornbread | Country Kitchen Biscuits | Hot Honey Butter | Apple Cider Syrup
Super Fine Grit Soldiers | Roasted Tomato Aioli | “Slap Ya Mama” Shake
Creamy Chunky Tater Chowder | Baked Potato | Bacon | Celery | Scallions | cheddar | Black Pepper "Funyon" onions
Chilled Hot House Gazpacho | A Variety of Tomatoes | Summer Squash | English Cucumber | Vidalia Onion | Mint
Black Kale Caesar | Shaved Parmesan | Lemon-Anchovy Dressing | Cornbread Croutons
Cobblestone St. Salad | Baby Romaine | Hard Boiled Egg | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Baby Tomatoes | Marinated Three Beans | Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Country Sunday Supper | A Variety of Tomatoes | Farmers Cheese | Garden Clipped Basil | Apple Cider | Good Olive Oil | Crunchy Salt | Cracked Black Pepper
Pavo Barbacoa | Jerked BBQ Turkey Wing Green Papaya Pickle Fantasma Nuts
Ivory Coast Spiced Crab | Jumbo Lump Crab | Serrano Peppers | Coconut Aji Amarillo | Crispy Plantain Cup | Celery Leaf
“Chucktown” Okra Stew | Tomato Braised Okra | Smoked Turkey Neck | Pink Eyed Peas | Vidalia Onions | Bone Broth | Cornbread Crumble
Chilled Sweet Corn Soup | Silver Queen Corn | Sweet Peppers | Corn Cob Broth Habanero Whip Micro Cilantro
Miss Peaches | Grilled Georgia Peaches | Local Greens | Pickled Vidalia Onion | Goat Cheese | Candied Pecans | Aged Apple Cider Vinaigrette
She Crab Soup | Carolina Blue Crab | Celery Heart | Carrot | Vidalia Onion | Creamy Crab Broth | She Crab Roe | Barrel Aged Sherry
Frogmore Stew | Wild Carolina Shrimp | Silver Queen Corn | Andouille Sausage | Baby Red Potatoes | Vidalia Onions | Old Bay Broth
Creamy Shells and Cheese | Granny's Cheese Sauce | Cornbread Crumble | Hot Sauce Salt | With or Without Baco
Carolina Shrimp and Grits | Roasted Wild Shrimp | Crispy Pork | Tomato | Vidalia Onion | Sweet Peppers | Shellfish Broth | Red Clay Farm Grits | Bajan Butter
Fat Bottom Back Ribs | Heritage Pork | Sweet Baby BBQ | Cider Braised Collard Greens | Skillet Cornbread | Papaya Pickle
Beer Can Chicken | ¼ Free Range Bird | Red Beans and Rice | Natural Jus | Hot Pepper Jam
Crispy Cajun Catfish | Creole Red Beans and Rice | Cider Braised Collard Greens | Bayou Broth | Dill Pickle Remoulade
Georgia Peach Cobbler | Bourbon Macerated Peaches | Brown Sugar | Cinnamon Drop Cookie Batter | Vanilla Ice Cream
CItrus Meringue Pie | Orange-Lemon Curd | Nilla Wafer Crust | Lime Whip
Miss Mae's Pecan Pie | Toasted Georgia Pecans | Brown Sugar | Double Butter Pie Crust | Chocolate Drip | Whip Whip
Fried Strawberry Pie | Cream Cheese | Strawberry Preserves | Deep Fried Biscuit Dough | Powdered Sugar
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Crispy Cauliflower Fritters | Roasted Cauliflower Florets | Cremificato Bechamel | Saltine Cracker Crumb | Hot-Hot Papaya Mustard
Honey Baked Goat Cheese | Roasted Grapes | Spiced Pecans | Mint | Toasted Baguette Points
Ivory Coast Crab Salad | Jumbo Lump Crab | Serrano Peppers | Coconut Aji Amarillo | Crispy Plantain Cups | Celery Leaf
Summer Veggie Skewers | Baby Burrata Mozzarella | Sun Dried Tomatoes | Charred Pearl Onions | Basil Pesto
Chilled Carolina Shrimp | Old Bay Remoulade | Charred Lemon
Piping Hot Blue Crab Dip | John’s Island Spinach | Artichoke Hearts | Carolina Blue Crab | Cheese Medley | Grilled Naan Bread
Chips and Dip | Ghost Pepper Queso | Charred Tomato Salsa | Smashed Avocado Guacamole | White Corn Chips
Overloaded Baked Tater Skins | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Cheese Medley | Scallions | Jalapeno Sour Cream | Roasted Tomato Salsa
Breakin' Bread Basket | Skillet Cornbread | Country Kitchen Biscuits | Hot Honey Butter | Apple Cider Syrup
Chilled Hot House Gazpacho | A Variety of Tomatoes | Summer Squash | English Cucumber | Vidalia Onion | Mint
Chilled Sweet Corn Soup | Silver Queen Corn | Sweet Peppers | Corn Cob Broth Habanero Whip Micro Cilantro
She Crab Soup | Carolina Blue Crab | Celery Heart | Carrot | Vidalia Onion | Creamy Crab Broth | She Crab Roe | Barrel Aged Sherry
Black Kale Caesar | Shaved Parmesan | Lemon-Anchovy Dressing | Cornbread Croutons
Cobblestone St. Salad | Baby Romaine | Hard Boiled Egg | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Baby Tomatoes | Marinated Three Beans | Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Wrecking Ball Melon | A Variety of Local Melons | Goats Milk Feta | Pickled Fresno Chiles | Mint | Toasted Pistachios | Banyul’s Vinegar | Good Olive Oil
Miss Peaches | Grilled Georgia Peaches | Local Greens | Pickled Vidalia Onion | Goat Cheese | Candied Pecans | Aged Apple Cider Vinaigrette
“Beefy-Stake” A Variety of Tomatoes | Farmers Cheese | Garden Clipped Basil | Apple Cider | Good Olive Oil | Crunchy Salt | Cracked Black Pepper
Petite Filet Mignon | Grass Fed Beef | Crispy Smashed Potatoes | Grilled Asparagus | Green Peppercorn Jus
Roasted Local Grouper | Carolina RIce | Mango | Charred Baby Tomatoes | Avocado | Overripe Papaya Dressing | Mint
Sea Island Vegetables | Johns Island Tomatoes | Pink Eyed Peas | Summer Squash | Red Clay Farm Grits | Scallions
"Chickenman" Fried Chicken | 3 Pc. Dark (Chef Recommended) or White Meat | Crispy Smashed Potatoes | Creamy Slaw | Country Kitchen Biscuit | Hot-Hot Honey
Flourless Chocolate Cake Chili de Arbol Whip Maple Flakes Chocolate Drops Fleur Del Sal
CItrus Meringue Pie | Orange-Lemon Curd | Nilla Wafer Crust | Lime Whip
Dulce De Leche Churros | Dark Chocolate Dip | Cinnamon Toast Crunch Dust
Georgia Peach Cobbler | Bourbon Macerated Peaches | Brown Sugar | Cinnamon Drop Cookie Batter | Vanilla Ice Cream
Miss Mae’s Rum Cake | Blood Orange Whip | Dark Rum Black Pepper Drip
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Tostones | Crispy Fried Smashed Plantains Mojo De Ajo (garlic dipping sauce) Crunchy Salt
Pavo Barbacoa | Jerked BBQ Turkey Wing Green Papaya Pickle Fantasma Nuts
Chips and Dip | Ghost Pepper Queso | Charred Tomato Salsa | Smashed Avocado Guacamole | White Corn Chips
Ivory Coast Spiced Crab | Jumbo Lump Crab | Serrano Peppers | Coconut Aji Amarillo | Crispy Plantain Cup | Celery Leaf
Butifarra | Grilled Garlic Sausage | Marinated Heirloom Beans | Cuban Bread | Diablo Mostarda
Responsibly Sourced Ceviche | Citrus Cured Carolina Fish | Mango | Jalapeno | Sweet Peppers | Corn Nut Crumble
Sancocho Stew | Grass-fed Beef Top Round | Argentine Chorizo | Calabaza Squash | Sweet Corn | Peppers Trinity | Bone Broth | Carolina Rice
“Chucktown” Okra Stew | Tomato Braised Okra | Smoked Turkey Neck | Pink Eyed Peas | Vidalia Onions | Bone Broth | Cornbread Crumble
Chilled Sweet Corn Soup | Silver Queen Corn | Sweet Peppers | Corn Cob Broth Habanero Whip Micro Cilantro
Chilled Hot House Gazpacho | A Variety of Tomatoes | Summer Squash | English Cucumber | Vidalia Onion | Mint
Mixta | Baby Romaine | Hard Boiled Eggs | Green Olives | Artichoke Hearts | Red Onion | Creamy Green Garlic Dressing
Esquites Mercado | Grilled Sweet Corn | Avocado | Pickled Fresno | Chili Cotija Cheese | Dukes Mayo | Lime | Cilantro | White Corn Chips
Tipica | Local Lettuces | Sweety Peppers | Pickled Kumquats | Baby Tomatoes Cucumbers Papaya Vinaigrette Corn Nut Crumble
Remolacha | Roasted Rainbow Beets | Johns Island Strawberries | Bitter Greens | Jerked Spiced Pepitas | Sherry Vinaigrette
Pollo De La Plancha | Bone-in Roasted Chicken | Fried Yuca | Peppadew Pepper Chicken Jus | Fresh French Bread For Sauce Soppin’
Cazuela de Camarones | Roasted Wild Shrimp | Crispy Pork | Tomato | Vidalia Onion | Sweet Peppers | Shellfish Broth | Red Clay Farm Grits | Bajan Butter
Churrasco | Charred Flat Iron Steak | Crispy Smashed Potatoes | Chimichurri | Sofrito Relish | Petite Herb Salad
Pescado Asado | Roasted Local Fish | Carolina RIce | Mango | Charred Baby Tomatoes | Avocado | Overripe Papaya Dressing | Mint
Lechon Asado | Grilled Pork Blade Steak | Roasted Brussel Sprouts | Butternut Squash | Spiced Pecans | Diablo Mostarda | Apple Cider Syrup
Dulce De Leche Churros | Dark Chocolate Dip | Cinnamon Toast Crunch Dust
Strawberry Empanadas | Cream Cheese | Strawberry Preserves | Deep Fried Biscuit Dough | Powdered Sugar
Miss Mae’s Rum Cake | Blood Orange Whip | Dark Rum Black Pepper Drip
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Chili de Arbol Whip | Maple Flakes | Chocolate Drops | Fleur Del Sal
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Crispy Catfish Nuggets | Brown Beer Batter | Dill Pickle Aioli | Buffalo Dust
Fried Green Tomatoes | Saltine Cracker Crust | Alligator Pepper Ranch | Hot Sauce Salt
Overloaded Baked Tater Skins | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Cheese Medley | Scallions | Jalapeno Sour Cream | Roasted Tomato Salsa
Crispy Muffuletta Fritters | Country Ham | Salami | Sharp Provolone Bechamel | Green Olive Salad | Treme Street Sauce
Breakin' Bread Basket | Skillet Cornbread | Country Kitchen Biscuits | Hot Honey Butter | Apple Cider Syrup
Creamy Chunky Tater Chowder | Baked Potato | Bacon | Celery | Scallions | cheddar | Black Pepper "Funyon" onions
South Georgia Kitchen Chili | Smoked Meats | Baked Beans | Roasted Veggies | Cheese Medley | Sour Cream | red Tomato Salsa
Chilled Hot House Gazpacho | A Variety of Tomatoes | Summer Squash | English Cucumber | Vidalia Onion | Mint
Black Kale Caesar | Shaved Parmesan | Lemon-Anchovy Dressing | Cornbread Croutons
Cobblestone St. Salad | Baby Romaine | Hard Boiled Egg | Hickory Smoked Bacon | Baby Tomatoes | Marinated Three Beans | Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Slappy BLVD. | Seasonal Lettuces | Sweety Peppers | Tear Drop Tomatoes | Lemon Cucumber | Green Goddess Dressing | Toasted Pistachios
Country Sunday Supper | A Variety of Tomatoes | Farmers Cheese | Garden Clipped Basil | Apple Cider | Good Olive Oil | Crunchy Salt | Cracked Black Pepper
"Chickenman" Fried Chicken | 3 Pc. Dark (Chef Recommended) or White Meat | Crispy Smashed Potatoes | Creamy Slaw | Country Kitchen Biscuit | Hot-Hot Honey
Downsouth Jambalaya | Wild American Shrimp | Andouille Sausage | Tomatoes | Holy Trinity | Carolina Rice | Buttery Shellfish Broth | Dainty Herbs
Crispy Cajun Catfish | Creole Red Beans and Rice | Cider Braised Collard Greens | Bayou Broth | Dill Pickle Remoulade
Charlie's Chicken and Waffles | Crispy Fried Boneless Dark Meat | Diner Style Waffle | Pickled Strawberries | Apple Cider Syrup | Scallions
Creamy Shells and Cheese | Granny's Cheese Sauce | Cornbread Crumble | Hot Sauce Salt | With or Without Bacon
Country Fried Pork Steak | Creamy Shells and Cheese | Cider Braised Collard Greens | Sweet Baby Red BBQ Drip | Skillet Cornbread
Georgia Peach Cobbler | Bourbon Macerated Peaches | Brown Sugar | Cinnamon Drop Cookie Batter | Vanilla Ice Cream
CItrus Meringue Pie | Orange-Lemon Curd | Nilla Wafer Crust | Lime Whip
Moon Pie | Chocolate Graham Cracker Cookie | Marshmallow Fluff | Milk Chocolate Ice Cream | Bitter Chocolate Drops
Miss Mae's Pecan Pie | Toasted Georgia Pecans | Brown Sugar | Double Butter Pie Crust | Chocolate Drip | Whip Whip
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