2008 - 2010Charleston Articles

Halls Chophouse for Your Sunday Afternoon Football

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Halls_Bar_Martini The perfect downtown spot for Sunday NFL Football is Halls Chophouse, open for Sunday Brunch from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM and all afternoon with a great bar menu.

Our favorite is Halls Chophouse Prime Martini, a fantasy meal in itself. Shown in the photo at the left, it has House Whipped Potatoes, Prime Filet Mignon Tips, and Chef Matthew Niessner’s
Brandy Peppercorn Sauce and topped with…

Gourmet Game Dinner at Halls Adds to Vitality of SEWE Event

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Executive Chef Matthew Niessner, Tommy Hall, Halls Chophouse, 434 King Street, Charleston, SC
Photo By Jeff Dennis
The 2010 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition welcomed flocks of wildlife enthusiasts to the heart of downtown Charleston for a Valentine’s weekend love fest with nature. Local residents and visitors from all over the country know how to traverse the jungle of sporting paths that accompany SEWE each year. But this year’s program offered several new exhibits and activities that will have patrons mapping a new route for their…

Ole Wild Game Dinner

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Game On

Executive Chef Matthew Niessner, Tommy Hall, Halls Chophouse, 434 King Street, Charleston, SC
Article by Nick Smith/ Charleston City Paper
Some people come to SEWE to look at wildlife. Others come to eat it.

This year, Halls Chophouse has a special five-course wild game menu. And the man behind it all in the kitchen is Halls Executive Chef Matthew Niessner, a brainy, bespectacled guy with more…

Chef Matthew Niessner schooled us in the kitchen

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

“I had the opportunity to be a guest at King Street Kitchen Company’s cooking demonstration on Wednesday evening featuring Hall’s Chophouse Chef Matthew Niessner, and let me tell you, it was seafood heaven.”

Executive Chef Matthew Niessner, Halls Chophouse, 434 King Street, Charleston, SC
Amanda Click / TheDigitel
Chef Matthew was first up in a ten week series that features different local chefs as they demonstrate their specialty in a fun, interactive and informative way. Beginning the night by taking general questions from…

Charleston Barbershop Chorus Singing Carols

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Charleston Barbershop ChorusThe Charleston Barbershop Chorus is singing carols on the stairway in Halls Chophouse between 5:00 and 6:00 on Saturday.

Feed the Need at Crisis Ministries

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Our “Feed The Need” event went very well on Monday, November 30th at Crisis Ministries in Charleston, South Carolina. We really enjoyed the humbling experience of helping other this holiday season. Often too many times do we not take the time to acknowledge those whom are unfortunate. Thanks to everyone whom participated to help “Feed The Need”.

Halls Chophouse Part of “Wine on the Water” Aquarium Benefit

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Halls Chophouse will join the South Carolina Aquarium for “Wine on the Water,” an evening of great wine with sustainable seafood Tuesday September 1 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Enjoy the waterfront views of the SC Aquarium Logo Charleston Harbor and sample sustainable seafood dishes prepared by some of Charleston’s finest chefs including Halls Executive Chef Matthew Niessner.

There will be

USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks and Roasts

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Dry-Aged beef was the standard until about 25 years ago when wet-aging,began to take its place. Our dry-aged steaks and roasts are stored in our custom-designed dry-aged cooler where a complex process incorporates an intricate and delicate balance of time, temperature, air circulation, and humidity. Over time, as the beef ages openly exposed to the elements inside the cooler, the beef’s enzymes break down and tenderize the meat, giving it a unique flavor. The extra time and care we put into aging our beef ensures superlative flavor…