People love Page's smoked chicken, so Ashleigh likes to run it, along with pork butt and beef brisket, as a special. So, depending on what it is we're having for a special, I either start on that first, or I just start cooking our sides and things."ħ:30 a.m. "We have our menu, but I like to do three specials every day for lunch and/or dinner. Then, it's on to writing down and cooking the specials for the day. Why her buttermilk treats are so beloved? "They're always fluffy."įorty-five minutes later, and the speedy chef is done baking off the biscuits. Making the 600 biscuits a day is one of the first cooking tasks Ashleigh bangs out. If they're not ready, the whole restaruant will go down."Ħ:00 a.m. "I make sure they're getting all their stuff ready to go. On weekends, the crew swells to eight or nine, and 1,000 guests will drop in for breakfast. On weekdays, the four line cooks arrive with an hour to prep for breakfast. "I put my eyes on everything, to see what we've sold, what we haven't sold, what's leftover, what I have to use."ĥ:30 a.m. First task: see what the night crew has left for her. and 5:30 on each of the six days a week she works. Ashleigh arrives at Page's between 5:00 a.m. Here, Ashleigh walks Eater through a typical Wednesday morning at the restaurant.ĥ:00 a.m. Established in 2006, she works alongside her sister Courtney (the general manager), her brother Chase, their father, Tony, and her aunt Linda. She's also in charge of much of the production-from baking to smoking meat to creating specials-at the Page family restaurant. on a recent weekday, head chef Ashleigh Page of Page's Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant had already baked 15 cakes, 600 biscuits and tested a few of her recipes to ensure the restaurant's Southern sides still met her standards. You can also see their menu at 9:30 a.m. Visit Page’s Okra Grill at 302 Coleman Boulevard. We want to be Mount Pleasant’s restaurant! We want our customers to feel like we are their special place to bring friends and family that are visiting from out of town.”
That may mean making pancakes in the middle of a busy dinner service on the fly for someone that has a craving for pancakes. “There are so many places in the Charleston area to get great food,” commented Page. “We want to stand out by providing a great guest experience and treating people well. Page’s dogged pursuit of perfection is fueled by the fact that she grew up here and cares about the community. It is about real connections that are made during your time in our store.”
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It is not just about keeping drinks full and processing orders properly. I think it is pretty special that people are taking time to recognize the people that are serving them. “She is a great team player and treats our customers as if they are guests in her own home,” stated Page. “Brandi goes out of her way to make sure that the guest experience is memorable, and is often recognized by people in online reviews. It came as no surprise to Page that Brandi was recognized as one of the Best Restaurant Servers. They inspire me to want to be better also.” I am happy to get to work with such wonderful people each and every day. We respect one another and understand how important customer service is. “Serving people great food and Southern hospitality is a labor of love. Our team is 120-plus currently, and we pride ourselves on serving such a great community,” added Page. “Customer service is just as important as our food quality. Page noted that customer service is a lost art, and that they strive to provide the very best to keep people coming back again and again. Our team works very hard to ensure that our customers are shown the very best ‘Southern hospitality.’”
To have the support of our community is very important to us. “There are so many wonderful restaurants in our area, and I respect so many of our peers. “It is always an incredible feeling when we are voted the best of the best,” remarked Page.
Owner Courtney Page spoke about the significance of the wins to her and her staff. Their waitress Brandi was also voted one of the Best Restaurant Servers. And if you’re a local, it may not surprise you that they were also one of the Best Places to Take an Out-of-Town Guest.
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The hits just keep on coming for the kings of Southern comfort food at Page’s Okra Grill, with our readers selecting them as winners of multiple Best of 2020 categories, including Best Shrimp & Grits, Best Seafood, Best Brunch, Best Budget-Friendly Meal and Best Breakfast.Īdditionally, Page’s was recognized as one of the Best Places for Fried Chicken, as well as Best Mac and Cheese.
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