Closed for Business with bartender Jenna Watson
Don't let the name fool you. Closed for Business is bustling with activity, catering toward the Lowcountry's more serious drinkers.
Since taking the place of Raval on Upper King, Closed for Business has served its patrons plenty of high-gravity beers and top-shelf whiskeys.
And order some grub while you're there: The buffalo oysters are scrumptious, and even simple sides, such as the twice-baked potato are tasty and memorable.
Bartender Jenna Watson from Chicago fills us in.
Q: How long has Closed for Business been, well, open?
A: Since the Wednesday before Christmas, so it's been about a month now.
Q: How is business?
A: It's wonderful. A lot of people are curious to see what became of Raval, and a lot of people are interested in our huge selection of beers.
Q: Speaking of beer, tell me about your beer list.
A: We have over 30 draughts, ranging from pale ales to dark. We have a Japanese rice-based beer called Hitachino, and we're the only bar south of New York that carries it on draught. We also feature a two-liter beer boot that you can drink from!
Q: What beer is most popular?
A; The Allagash White is popular, and so is the Chimay. We also sell a lot of Bell's Two Hearted Ale.
Q: What about liquor selections?
A: We have tons of different whiskeys and scotches. We also have a gluten-free potato vodka called Cold River. It's very smooth.
Q: How's your menu?
A: It's American comfort foods with a twist. We also try to support local farmers and grocers a lot. Our stuff is mostly in-house and organic.
Q: What menu item does everyone love?
A: The buffalo oysters are a hit, and also the pork rinds. They're fried in house.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working here?
A: The customers are just awesome. They are really curious and receptive about the bar.
Q: What's your favorite shot to pour?
A: We really do more straight shots here than anything else. I love pouring the Bullet Whiskey.
Q: What do you think about Charleston's nightlife?
A: I just moved from Chicago, so I haven't gone out much so far. But everyone is nice. I love Gene's in West Ashley, and Taco Boy on Folly. This seems to be a drinking town.
Q: What's your favorite shot to pour?
A: We really do more straight shots here than anything else. I love pouring the Bullet Whiskey.
Q: What do you think about Charleston's nightlife?
A: I just moved from Chicago, so I haven't gone out much so far.
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