2018 Discover South Carolina Vacation Guide - 11

DAY 1: FRIDAY

I kicked off my trail challenge in downtown Florence
with pecan-pie martinis at Victors with my gal pals. They
really did taste like pecan pie, and I got my first stamp!
Next, we walked across the street to Town Hall for
braised Angus beef, whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables slathered with pecan pesto. With our freshly
stamped passports, our group ended the night at The
Library, where a cozy, speakeasy feel made it the perfect
place to linger over a delectable slice of bourbon pecan
pie and a cordial.
Braised Short Rib with Pecan Pesto, Town Hall

DAY 3: SUNDAY

Over morning coffee, I served my sister a sweet surprise on the side. On Saturday,
I had also picked up a pair of pecan danishes from Freeman's Bakery.
By dinnertime, we had picked up ready-made candied pecan brie-stuffed
chicken from Block and Vino. And just like that, I had collected 10 stamps in
one weekend! Fueled by Florence's pecan passion and the promise of a sweet
new T-shirt, the finish line was in sight. But what's the rush? Savoring the final
stretch would give me a good excuse to join work mates for happy hour, organize
another girls' night out and steal away for some sweet indulgences.

WHAT'S NEXT?

I still had seven stamps left to get, so there would be a lot more pecan crunching in the days that followed. Which nutty delights would get me to the finish
line? Maybe a White Russian Pecan Pie from Julia Belle's followed by Red Bone
Alley's famous pecan chicken salad. Pecan scones from Top Hat Special-Teas
and a Pecans Gone Wild Smoked Brown Ale from Seminar Brewing. Or perhaps
a double-chocolate-chip pecan muffin from Dolce Vita as well as a Southern
maple pecan oatmeal cookie from Clay Pot. And for a grand finale, a wood-fired
masterpiece from Rebel Pie-a luscious Pecan Danish Pizza.
Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese Salad, Wholly Smokin'

DAY 2: SATURDAY

I began the day at Venus Pancake House, where I fueled
up with a heaping stack of Southern pecan pancakes.
The only thing more satisfying was the new stamp in
my passport. Then, I went to the renowned pecan purveyor Young Plantations to find a gift for my sister, who
was visiting. I chose a mix of chocolate-dipped, honey-glazed and chocolate-toffee pecans, which earned me
another passport stamp.
My sister arrived just in time for a late lunch at Wholly
Smokin', where the goat-cheese salad came with a decadent pecan-studded goat-cheese patty.
For dinner, my sister wanted pasta. I wanted fish. Stefano's was the restaurant for both, and also a stop on the trail.
While she twirled a huge plate of luscious alfredo, I savored
pecan-encrusted grouper and a salad made with strawberries
and even more pecans.
I collected another stamp, then consulted my passport
for dessert ideas. The sweet-potato cheesecake at Tubb's
Shrimp and Fish Co. sounded irresistible, and it was.
My passport was getting nearly as full as my tummy.

Pecan Danish Pizza, Rebel Pie

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