Three out of five of these places are closed. Also, bbq is kinda a big deal in Charleston now. Shows how fast the food scene has changed in a few years.

"It has a very faint aftertaste of garbage." 😂

The researcher could have picked a better 5 restaurants too...SMH

@lorrilewis2178

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

Henry's, Tommy Condon's, Hometeam BBQ....

@Karri_-wj6sl

3 жыл бұрын

Carolina crab house

Southerners say, “Never trust a man who doesn’t like boiled peanuts “

A soul food restaurant without pork is like a Chinese restaurant without rice.

His assistant sucks. All the places she could have picked. And she had plenty of BBQ places to choose from. Sad that 3 of these places are closed permanently

"I'm the world's leading expert in Chinese food." says the Brit...

iN 1975 Poogan's Porch was a store room house for the Mills Hyatt House Hotel. I was promoted to Purchasing Agent for the Hyatt. The house Poogan's Porch is located in was full of boxes and supplies for the hotel. We cleaned it out and reorganized everything on both floors. It had a desk and was my first office. Hot as hell because it had no a/c or heat. You have to start somewhere.

If you dont cook pig, you ain't carolina

The Obstinate Daughter is pretty legit. Overall this is a horrible selection of restaurants to represent Charleston. Just looked up Lee Lee's & it's permanently closed.

I love Poogan’s Porch!! The food has been exceptional every time!!

So, this isn't about choosing the outstanding restaurants in Charleston. It's about places that have something to prove.

Next time bring him to Rodney Scott's BBQ!!!!!!

INTERESTING!!!! Didn't guess that to be the winner.

Confidence is attractive. Arrogance is not. I shut off the video during the intro. Showboating is not critiquing.

Giles your opinion is just that...your opinion. Each place probably has good and average plates. My opinion of food is worth a lot...to me.

I cant believe you have tried she crab soup. I love to go eat when I go see my family.

Except for Poogan's Potch, whichnI g ave eaten at several times and love, the other 4 are new to me, so that was a pleasure. From what you had shown me - food service and ambience - I was pulling for Alluette Cafe. I n am happy for the owner, and I will be sure to try it on the next visit to Charleston, my favorite city.

How does a critic pick his own recipe when attempting to review a restaurant?

Yes great choice. That was my #1 too

Are you kidding me that BBQ isn't that big in Charleston!? BBQ is absolutely a thing. Home Team BBQ, or Rodney Scotts would have blown the others away. And no Hominy Grill?

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried The Slaughterhouse?

@jdhjimbo

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, Hominy Grill is closed - a big loss, as I loved it.

Just because he is a food critic doesnt mean he is smart!!!

@memphismafia5167

3 жыл бұрын

He's actually a self righteous douche who is to food what the National Enquier is to news. Not very respected in the UK

The LOT is next to the Pour House, my favorite music venue in Charleston

"Soul Food" restaurant w/o pork is a restaurant.

The Anson Restaurant on Anson St. is favorite restaurant.

And Honey, of course there are no superb BBQ restaurants in the city. You have to go out in the sticks to find a good joint. That's the point. You guys are pros with production but nimrods when it comes to research of subject. Not on of those places needs a million dollar suggestion. They all have the earning limitation that comes along with a paucity of parking.

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

I know! No bbq? Did his researcher not come across Hometeam!?

@alexandor.trippin87

4 жыл бұрын

That's not really true of Charleston tbh. Lewis bbq, poogans smokehouse and swig and swine are all in the city and all excellent.

Jules you should have gone to Lewis bbq. Quite a line and my favorite bbq in the us. Lee Lee was so good. Sad it closed.

How come we don’t get to read the review?

@memphismafia5167

4 жыл бұрын

It was published ONLINE, in CANADA. More people will read THIS, than read the review that was published.

There are definitely much much better restaurants in chuck town than these

He looked like Forest Gump in that linen suit.

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

"I'm sorry, Jennaaay."

Amen street is pretty good.

Poogan's Porch is still a tourist trap and the food is soooo far from local cuisine...shrimp and grits is a simple dish I don't know what that was. Not even close to local cuisine.

@youtubeuser1432

5 жыл бұрын

YOUVE NEVER BEEN

@andrewhigdon8346

5 жыл бұрын

Hey you

@andrewhigdon8346

5 жыл бұрын

Hey KZreadR, Charles Smith was dead on with his description. Even if he’s never been, a glance at that shrimp and grits rendition speaks volumes, as in, prepped for tourists, and there are several restaurants in Charleston that us locals see as flagrant affronts to tradition, be we begrudgingly understand that Hyman’s has to kiss some tourist ass to be the “success” that it was. As do many others. So fuck it. Like it, hate it, doesn’t matter to us, but a Chef Dan’s response to this critic, if it was authentic, was priceless. As in, we are known for being hospitable, but when you start to insinuate that you know better, you are, to use a beautiful colloquialism, fuckucked. I all but guarantee that the 150 year old recipe this Brit so proudly unearthed and challenged to be brought to life, had a couple of not-so-savory ingredients thrown in. Not something so sophomoric as expectorate, AKA spit, but maybe more life giving than that. Don’t fuck with Charleston. We’ll charm you right into a southern necktie. The Italians stole our vengeful fashion sense. And for that, HAVE YOU BEEN TO POOGAN’S PORCH? If not, comment not, if you have, you too are a sucker. Welcome to Charleston.

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

I admit it, I like Poogan's. But I'm not a native, there's my excuse. Tadaaaaah!

I eat the tails too

Powerful does not necessarily require nasty as a personality trait. Did you notice, Sir, that you are the only customer with a jacket? Take it off, if you are warm! Do you always eat soup with a fork?

where's season 2??????????

"It's hot than a muv" -- 1970s DC ebonics.

I thought he was going to choose the tourist joint, but was happily surprised when he chose Aullette's.

Alluette Cafe Million Dollar Critic!

POHO FOR LIFE LOVE LIVE MUSIC!

@Ole_CornPop

4 жыл бұрын

We should have puddled the shit out of this dude.

"It's got a very faint aftertaste of garbage." XD

Poogans is most haunted building in Charleston

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

Its the most haunted restaurant, but the old jail is super haunted. I won't go there. Poogan's is really great and I don't get why he was so hard on the place, nor do I understand why they didn't mention Poogan or Zoey St. Amand.

Home of Shrimp and grits charlezton South Carolina.

What has she against chalant?

The lot is closed its now the Charleston Pour House

@meghanstufflebean4139

5 жыл бұрын

So much for the million dollar review huh?

@kevinw3964

4 жыл бұрын

The lot was attached to the Pour House. The Pour House is the music venue part.

This guy should be a comedian

@Angelicwings1

5 ай бұрын

He is. Often works with Sue Perkins

Unfortunately Three of these restaurants have permanently closed

Let me hire a girl from Queens to guide me through Charleston, hmmmmmm

The restaurant next to a rock band is not I say not my place to eat

Why would anyone even take his review so seriously? His judgment is based on his PERSONAL preference. What might be enjoyable to one does not apply to all.

Well, his "Million Dollar" review didn't seem to be worth much at all considering that his chosen restaurant is now closed along with The Lot and Lee Lee's Hot Kitchen. Ironically, the Obstinate Daughter is still going strong along with Poogan's Porch. 🤷 His manner irked me as he seemed to have a rather high opinion of himself and his, well, opinions.

@tiffanymendoza9523

4 жыл бұрын

@@followingjc1859 I absolutely agree with you! I just found it kind of ironic that the restaurant he poo pooed was one that is still in business while the ones he liked are gone. I don't mind honest reviews and opinions but you can give one without a snobbish and pompous attitude. That's what really rubbed me the wrong way.

@tiffanymendoza9523

4 жыл бұрын

@@followingjc1859 We've been here on Johns Island about two years now and we love it and the surrounding areas. We've been fortunate enough that despite not being anywhere near wealthy, we've been treated well by most people we've met. It's a shame that outsiders can be treated differently. I've noticed a lot of hate for folks from Ohio specifically and have no idea what all that is about! I'm from Arkansas originally and haven't heard nearly as many jokes as those from Ohio do. Despite it's faults, I can't imagine us living anywhere else now! We fell in love with the area and our family is so much happier here.

@tiffanymendoza9523

4 жыл бұрын

@@followingjc1859 I hope your dream comes true! That is a stunning area! We're still pretty new here but it's just a thing I've noticed in the local Facebook groups. I've even seen a few bumper stickers poking fun at Ohio! There must be a story there and I'd love to know what it is!

Dude gonna have to acquire some class before he even begins to become a "Southern Gentleman".... It's a state of mind, not just a white suit. His mentality is better suited to a white robe and hood.....

The "squeaky Brit" needs to have the "brit" knocked out of him.

Watching this guy chew is like watching a rat.

@lateral1385

5 жыл бұрын

Okay, DANA

@rustybearden1800

4 жыл бұрын

My dear mother, being the classic, passive aggressive, sugar sweet grand Southern lady she was would gently reach across the table, place her lovely hand softly on his forearm and say very discretely with her Wedgewood blue eyes sparkling "Giles, please don't make so much noise while you chew, it's not befitting a gentleman - you are a gentleman, aren't you?"

You’re $1million review did nothing for that business. Permanently Closed. Start drinking, maybe you better at it

Why does he act so arrogant

@gideonappleseed9632

4 жыл бұрын

Because he is white

@jtoland2333

4 жыл бұрын

It's a British stereotype come to life. I've met both very nice and very rude Brits, and I think its all a show in this case.

I love the reviews he made

I enjoyed the video but I have to agree with a comment in another way…A Brit judging southern food? 😜

Why does his chewing sound like the most annoying chew ever?!!!!

I resent your insisting the chef make you something you want not on the menu

@Amtran727

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, could he be any more pompous?

The Lot does not look worth the trip. I can't eat in a restaurant that looks like Mexico unless I'm eating Mexican food.

He seems the kind of pompous jerk you just wanna punch in the face

Million dollar review with 12k views in 1 year. Dude doesn't have the following he thinks he has

@andrewhigdon8346

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Montiel wow didn’t notice at first. It’s up to 19k now but still, the question now is, how can his review be worth $1,000,000 with 0.0058% of the US population at least clicking on this? Does not compute. The Million Dollar in the title must be hyperbole. Let my main man Giles hang out in Charleston for 1-3 months and it will either chew him up and spit him out, or convert him into “The Charleston Way”. Yeah I fuckin coined that term. Don’t goddamned mind if I do. Chucktown hospitality is equaled only by it’s disdain for naysayers, unless of course their opinion happens to agree with ours. I mean, there is really only one truth, ennit? Tourist trap restaurants. Eh, they keep the tourists out of our local faves at just the right times such that the Real Deal joints can flourish whilst not selling their souls to the uncouth. Yeah. Fuckin uncouth. When chef Dan at Poogan’s suggested the host order something already on the menu, I laughed out loud, like maybe wake the neighbors kind of cracking up. That dude is either from Charleston or Jersey. Without knowing his background, and not a hint of Jersey moron mouth, gotta be Chucktown. How can you address a potentially business altering critic with enough disdain to stop the whole of England and make them say in unison, “pardon me, but if I’m being honest I would wager me mum’s undergarments that you suggested I stick with what’s already on the menu.”? Simple, live in Charleston long enough and you’ll realize that it doesn’t matter if you kiss any ass, it won’t get you anywhere, but when you stand your ground with conviction, THAT will get you EVERYWHERE. Come on down.

@memphismafia5167

3 жыл бұрын

Business altering critic, Andrew? Nay Nay. His million dollar review ran on the 4th page of a paper in CANADA. This review did fuck all for any of the businesses involved. Giles is a jumped up streak of pompous piss.

call yourself a million dollar critic and mentioned and asked for "free" 10 times just at the first spot...

He is Far - Rrr too hipocritical and demanding he just wanted the food for free Made by those hardworking chefs that took the time and fixed his food EXactly they way it looks in the photo on the wall if didn't like the food had farr tooo many complaints Maks ya wonder,.. did he have the courtesy ot leave a Tip$$$$

i like him , truth hurts tho

"If I could, I'd review every restaurant in town, but, I'm only here for a few days so I am going to review the worst restaurant in town."

By the way it's edited, I am guessing the Chinese place is the one that wins. We shall see. I've seen my share of "reality" shows.....

This guy is a joke! Please don't come back, but with 1.5k subscribers since 2018 he's now doing something else..good!

What kind of 'food critic' licks his fingers on camera?

“BBQ is not that big in Charleston”. What kind of drugs is she on?

This restaurant critic is a bit narcissistic and not as informative as I’d like. His research assistant choice of Top 5 in Charleston is questionable

This is a great show, i first saw him on Gordon Ramsays Hells Kitchen, then on the Supersizers with Pue Serkins...and a great show on last christmas about a famous hotel in Switzerland; I don't know why he isn't more popular. I wasn't blown away by any of those places, i would have picked the Lot but they should really sort out that music rehearsal shit.

BBQ is not big in Charleston - she is clueless.

Giles could be more charming if he wasn't trying to be a copy paste of that neurotic chef Ramsey... 🤔

This guy ain’t shit

this food sucks

jeez, can't stand this guy.

A liberal from Ny, we pick the winner before it started lol

@aaronspublicadjustment4636

3 жыл бұрын

Than k you

Too pretentious