2008 - 2012Charleston Articles

Halls Chophouse Wins Best Waitstaff and Best Steak in Town

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Charleston City Paper's "Best of Charleston 2012"This year, Halls Chophouse walked away with the Reader’s Choice for “Best Waitstaff” and “Best Steak” in the Charleston City Paper’s “Best of Charleston 2012″. This Yelp review by Steve M. of San Bernardino, CA makes it obvious why Halls was the clear-choice winner for those titles:

“I will describe in one word what it is like to dine at this establishment…..Pampered. This was the most delightful place I have ever eaten…

Small Business Lunch at Halls

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Small Business Lunch at Halls

Charleston, SC— The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family announce the launch of “Small Business Lunch at Halls,” a forum for business leaders to be held the first Thursday of each month. The events will be ticketed, with a maximum of seating for 50 attendees at $28 per person. Parking is included in the ticket price.

Jim Newsome, CEO of South Carolina Ports AuthorityThe monthly luncheons will feature a distinguished…

Enjoy Sunday Gospel Brunch at Charleston’s Premier Steakhouse

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Sunday Gospel Brunch at Halls Chophouse -- Steak and Eggs is a speciality
Photo by Jennifer Heisler, Silver Crescent Consulting

Sunday just isn’t the same in Charleston without brunch. I know. I’ve missed it on several occasions and was left feeling slighted for the rest of the week. After brunching at Halls Chophouse in downtown Charleston, there’s no doubt where you will find me on Sundays, listening to the sweet sounds of live Gospel music and sipping a mimosa.

Don’t be fooled by the notion of visiting…

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.

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