Chef
Mike Lata

Charleston

About Mike Lata

In 2003, Chef Mike began with a simple philosophy that holds true today: serve honest, local ingredients, with informed service, in a comfortable setting. Once a humble corner bistro, FIG has blossomed into one of the Southeast’s top culinary destinations. More recently the FIG team has brought to the forefront - The Ordinary - against the backdrop of an historical Charleston building that has been transformed into a high energy, bustling American brasserie.

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My Venues

FIG
232 Meeting St
Charleston, SC
The Ordinary
544 King St
Charleston, SC

Where I Go Out

Radishes with smoked black cod seaweed cream

State Bird Provisions

$$$

Reservations, Full Bar, New American

Western Addition

1 Recommendation

Cheese plate

Bin 152

Wine Bar, Full Bar, Bar, Cocktail

1 Recommendation

Salad

EVO Pizzeria

Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Full Bar

2 Recommendations

Blue crab

The Grocery

$$$

Reservations, Full Bar, American

Cannonborough Elliotborough

1 Recommendation

Sticky buns

Wildflour Pastry

Bakery, American

Cannonborough Elliotborough

1 Recommendation

Behind the Scenes

"Wahoo Belly & Rice Middlins | Chicken Skin, Horseradish, Benne"

"Chocolate Tart | Cherry, Burnt Citrus, Mascarpone, Hazelnut"

"We are incredibly honored to be nominated by the @beardfoundation for Outstanding Wine Program! We wouldn’t be here without the hard work, support, and dedication of our entire team. We are fortunate to be part of a community that embraces the nuances of food and wine and to have the opportunity to serve people who are as passionate about wine as we are. Congratulations to all of this year's nominees, Chicago here we come! #jbfa #ittakesavillage"