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The partnership set an ambitious goal: reimagine The Quinte and launch Lowland—complete with tavern and tasting menu offerings—in just a few months. Both restaurants now operate under The Pinch, Method Co.’s boutique hotel at King and George streets.

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The Pinch boutique hotel has distinguished itself since 2022 with its stylish, apartment-style rooms and prime location near Marion Square. Now, it’s expanded its offerings with the grand opening of Lowland Tavern and the re-opening of The Quinte oyster bar, both led by James Beard Award–winning Chef Jason Stanhope.

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Executive chef and James Beard Award winner Jason Stanhope is leading a full culinary overhaul at The Pinch, updating The Quinte oyster bar and opening Lowland, a Southern-inspired tavern next door.

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Whether you’re opting for a more casual dining experience or a full-on tasting menu, Lowland has thoughtfully designed its two rooms to match the vibe of each.

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Lowland Tavern is the kind of place local chefs flock to when they’re not on the line: It’s cozy yet decadent, thanks to the art-saturated walls and ornate 19th-century fireplaces, and the menu is deceptively simple yet full of subtle culinary flexes.

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Occupying a gorgeous three-story Greek revival-style building, Lowland opened last year and their creative take on the traditional Southern dishes makes it one of the most exciting spots in town these days.

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How many ways can Charleston’s food scene continue to reinvent Southern cuisine, you might ask? Turns out—at least one more, as seen at Lowland Tavern, a nouveau Southern spot from James Beard Award-winner chef Jason Stanhope inside The Pinch, a charming boutique hotel right on King Street.

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James Beard Award winner Jason Stanhope opened Lowland last year as an ode to Lowcountry cooking. It’s part of The Pinch hotel, a boutique property recognized by the Michelin Guide, but Lowland truly stands alone, with a historic 19th century home next door.

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Find Lowland just off busy King Street in a two-story brick former residence across from the boutique The Pinch Hotel. The first floor is home to a buzzy bar room and casual dining space, while upstairs is a bit more formal.