Cordavi

From the outside, Cordavi, whose name is an amalgam of partners Corey Elliott and David Szlam, looks like your typical South Carolina eatery, with clapboard siding and a small wooden doorway. The decor is simple, with deep red walls and a single flower set on white linens adding a burst of color. Cordavi specializes in eclectic American cuisine. The menu is arranged seasonally using the finest and freshest products. Dreamy foie gras sits atop thick, crisp brioche toast, with a blackberry compote and tangy fruit sorbet. Lobster is poached gently in butter, retaining its satiny texture and natural sweetness, then accompanied by a rich pork-belly ravioli. For dessert, there is a Key-lime panna cotta with blood-orange jelly and graham-cracker crisps, and warm banana crepes with chocolate ice cream and blueberry compote.