The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene Although settled in an old icehouse, this seafood restaurant has all the warm southern charm it needs. The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene is one of Charleston?s local favorite food establishments. As hurricane Hugo swept through back in 1989, it plowed over the same spot the restaurant now stands. Directly in its path was The Richard & Charlene, a North Atlantic trawler. As the winds and the water did their damage, the trawler was slammed back and forth into the neighboring dock. This restaurant was named in memory of that stormy day. If you want a true southern experience, this is the place to come. To the citizens of Charleston?s, it truly is one of their prized gems. Gullah Cuisine Charlotte & Frank are famous for their traditional Gullah cuisine. The food became so popular while they were in the catering business that they decided to open up their own restaurant in 1997. If you are not familiar with the term Gullah, it stems from a unique and rich heritage. The Gullah are African Americans who have settled into the Low Country region of