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  • By The Way Charleston Old Fashioned Decanter
    By The Way Charleston Old Fashioned Decanter
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    • By The Way’s NEW summer menu offers an elevated take on classic tavern fare from featuring thoughtful preparations and a commitment to spotlighting local ingredients from Director of Culinary Operations, Alec Gropman, and Head Chef, Corey Schoenig. 

    Freezing Cold

    • Freezer Door Martini

      Choice of Ketel One or Tanquerey No. TEN Gin, Orange bitters, Olive brine, Dry vermouth

      $18

      Base:

      Vodka (Ketel One)

      Or Gin (Tanqueray No. TEN)

      Accessories:

      Olive (Green or Blue Cheese)

      Lemon twist

      Caviar bump + $15

    • French Martini

      $18

      Ketel One, Chambord, Pineapple, Topped with Limoncello Foam, contains Egg White*

    • Seasonal Paper Plane

      $18

      Larceny Bourbon, Seasonal-Infused Aperol, Amaro, Lemon

    The Spritz

    Option for a Single or the By The Way Birkin Purse

    • Elderflower

      Tanqueray No. TEN Gin, St. Germain, Bubbles, Thyme, Grapefruit, Lemon

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $17

    • Seasonal Aperol

      Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $17

    • Yuzu

      Ketel One Vodka, Yuzu, Vanilla, Bubbles, Soda Water

      The BTW Birkin Purse $75

      Single $17

    Zero Proof

    • N/A Lemon Refresher

      $15

      Amethyst N/A Lemon Cucumber Serrano, Lemon Juice, Agave, Soda

    • N/A Grapefruit & Basil Martini

      $15

      Amethyst N/A spirit

    • N/A Huger Spritz

      $15

      Local Sèchey Cuvée Blanc, Elderflower Syrup, Soda, Mint

    • N/A White Sangria

      $15

      Local Sèchey Sauvignon Blanc, Fresh Citrus, Lychee, Soda

    The Hot List

    • Espresso Tini

      $18

      Base: Ketel One Vodka, Blade and Bow Bourbon, or Los Sundays Coconut Tequila, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liquor, Cold Brew, Vanilla, Cardamom Bitters

    • Hot Honey Margarita

      $17

      Don Julio blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, hot sauce, hot honey, lime, spicy salt rim

    • Pornstar Martini

      $18

      Tito's Handmade Vodka, Chinola, Vanilla, lime, champagne foam, *contains egg white

    Signatures

    • Boursin Caviar Martini

      $35

      Ketel One Vodka, Olive Brine, Boursin Cheese, Caviar Rim

    • Jasmine Martini

      $18

      Jasmine-inflused Botanist Gin, Cocchi Americano, Lemon Juice, Mint-infused Olive Oil

    • Smudge Goldrush

      $18

      Horse Soldier, Union Mezcal, Lemon, Sage-Infused Honey

    • Lavender Punch

      $18

      Ten to One White Rum, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Cucumber, Lavender

    • Cold - Fashioned

      $16

      Elijah Craig Bourbon, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liquor, Cacao Bitters, Cold Brew, Turbinado Syrup

    • White Wine Sangria

      $17

      White Wine, Cointreau, Fresh Citrus, Lychee, Soda

    • Fernet Negroni

      $16

      Fernet Branca, Seasonal Aperol, Sweet Vermouth

    Large Format

    To Share

    • Old Fashioned Decanter (serves up to 8)

      $110

      Blade and Bow Bourbon, Orange & Angostura Bitters, Turbinado Syrup, Sea Salt

    Sparkling

    • VADIN-PLATEAU, "RENAISSANCE" CHAMPAGNE Champagne, FR

      $126

      A show-stopping grower Champagne we absolutely love. Treat yourself.

    • CONQUILLA, CAVA BRUT Barcelona, ES

      Your bubbly for any and all occasions with bright, crisp citrusy topnotes play over a toasty, complex foundation.

      Glass $13

      Bottle $35

    • DOMAINE BRAZILIER TRAD BRUT Loire Valley, FR

      Dry, fresh, energizing bubbles.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $40

    • ÉXILÈ, PÉT NAT ROSÉ Loire Valley, FR

      $80

      By the bottle and paird perfectly with girls' nights, offering notes of crisp grapefruit, strawberry, and cherry, balanced by fine minerality and zippy acidity.

    • N/A SÈCHEY SPARKLING CUVÉE BLANC Charleston, SC

      Citrus zest, tart gooseberry, sweet starfruit.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    Whites & Skin Contact

    • CASA DO VALLE, VINHO VERDE Portugal

      European summer in a glass. Light, crisp, and bursting with citrus and sunshine.

      Glass $11

      Bottle $38

    • BERGER, GRÜNER VETLINER Kremstal, AT

      A crisp, refreshing white for all occasions with white pear, melon, pepper, and snap pea notes.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • GASPARD, SAUVIGNON BLANC Loire Valley, FR

      Sunshine in a glass; she’s giving dried lemon, grapefruit, and honeysuckle.

      Glass $15

      Bottle $55

    • HAZELFERN, CHARDONNAY Willamette Valley, OR

      A bursting aroma of meyer lemon and white farm peach, backed by fresh citrus, orchard fruit, and flinty salinity on the palette.

      Glass $18

      Bottle $75

    • DOMAINE SYLVAIN BAILLY, SANCERRE Loire Valley, FR

      You had us at Sancerre. Citrus zest, white flowers, and a flinty mineral edge.

      Glass $22

      Bottle $75

    • N/A SÈCHEY SAUVIGNON BLANC Charleston, SC

      Crisp & clean, a little citrus-y.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    • GULP, HABLO ORANGE Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

      Skin-contact goodness from Spain that’s just the vibe.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    Reds & Rose

    • CHÂTEAU GASSIER, CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ Provence, FR

      Sun-drenched and sea-kissed. Pink citrus, white peach, and that faint whisper of salinity. As refreshing as a dip in the Riviera.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $48

    • FRANCESCO CIRELLI, MONTEPULCIANO d’ABRUZZO DOC Abruzzo, IT

      Medium bodied. A savory dark-fruited gem with notes of violet.

      Glass $14

      Bottle $45

    • DOMAINE DE BEL AIR, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES Burgundy, FR

      Bursts of juicy, red fruits layered with hints of violets, wild herbs, and subtle minerality. Light to medium bodied.

      Glass $15

      Bottle $58

    • WILDFERN, PINOT NOIR Willamette Valley, OR

      A classic Pinot - vibrant, light, and lovely - with cherry, raspberry, candied flowers, rhubarb, and blood orange in play.

      Glass $17

      Bottle $65

    • CHATEAU BEGADAN, Cabernet Sauvignon Medoc, FR

      A medium weight Bordeaux with a youthful texture. Notes of cassis, cherry, plum, fine oak & tobacco.

      Glass $16

      Bottle $60

    • RUTHERFORD ROAD, CABERNET SAUVIGNON Napa Valley, CA

      $100

      By The Bottle - Full-bodied and structured, delivering flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, blueberries, and espresso, underpinned by dried herbs and cocoa-powder-like tannins.

    Hometown Heroes

    • Something Cold

      $9

      Edmund’s Oast Brewing, Subtle orchard fruit notes, offering a clean, dry, and balanced citrus finish.

    • Bound By Time

      $10

      Edmund’s Oast Brewing, Hops, Hops, and More Hops with notes of cantaloupe and orange.

    • Never Sunny

      $8.50

      Revelry Brewing Co., Juicy, aromatic, and easy-drinking beer.

    • Munkle Pils

      $8.50

      Munkle Brewing Company, A light-bodied and refreshing pilsner.

    • Rotating Seasonal Sour

      $10

      Edmund’s Oast Brewing, First it’s sweet, then it’s sour.

    Imports

    • Guinness

      $8.50

    • Magners Irish Cider

      $8.50

    • Modelo Especial

      $8.50

    Old Faithful

    • Budweiser

      $7

    • Bud Light

      $7

    • Coors Banquet

      $7

    • Michelob Ultra

      $7

    • Miller Light

      $7

    Canned Fun

    • Spritz Society

      $11.50

      Rotating Flavors, brought to you by that other guy from that show and the Boy with No Job

    • High Noon

      $11.50

      Vodka Seltzer, Ask For Flavors

    • Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea

      $11.50

      Vodka Hard Iced Tea

    • Surfside

      $11.50

      Iced Tea, Lemonade, Half & Half

    • Sinless Vodka Cocktail - Cranberry

      $11.50

      Vodka Cocktail

    Non-Alcoholic

    • Athletic IPA

      $8.50

    • No Days Off Water

      $5

      Still or Sparkling

    To Graze

    • Marinated Warmed Olives

      $6

      Orange Zest, Garlic & Herbs

      gluten free, vegan

    • Grilled Onion Dip

      $8

      Grilled Onion & Sour Cream Dip, Gaufrette Chips

      Add Truffle $15

      Add Caviar $15

      vegetarian

    • Deviled Eggs

      $11

      Hard Boiled Egg, Shaved Truffles, Crispy Leaks, Chive Oil

      Add Caviar $15

      gluten free

    • Beef Carpaccio*

      $19

      Shaved beef tenderloin, truffle honey aioli, pickled shallots, arugula, hazelnuts, parmesan, gaufrette chips

    • Wagyu Meatballs

      $18

      Ground Wagyu, Italian Sausage, Creamy Tomato Sauce

    • Salmon Crudo*

      $21

      Lightly Cured Salmon, Smoked Jalapeño Relish, Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Cucumber, Radish

      gluten free

    • Whipped Feta

      $15

      Herb Whipped Feta, Hot Honey, Grilled Pita from Annie Mae's Bakery

      vegetarian

    Caviar Service

    Everything Bagel Tater Tots, Boursin Cheese, Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Pickled Shallots, Gaufrette Chips

    • Ossetra

      1oz $80

      2oz $150

    • Siberian (1oz)

      $90

    To Start

    • Creamy Tomato Bisque

      $8

      Black Pepper Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Herb Oil

      vegetarian

    • Rotating Seasonal Soup

      $8

    • Summer Salad

      $19

      Spinach, Strawberry, Feta, Toasted Pecans, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      gluten free

    • Caesar Salad

      $15

      Chopped Romaine, Black Pepper Croutons, Caeser Dressing, Parmesan

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      vegetarian

    To Hold

    Choice of: Frites, Chips, Soup, or Arugula Salad

    • Turkey Club

      $18

      Sliced Turkey, White Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Lettuce, Pepper Aioli, Sourdough

    • Smash Burger*

      $24

      Smashed Angus Beef Patty, Blend of Roasted Mushrooms, Confit Leeks, White Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Truffle Aioli

    • Crab Grilled Cheese

      $22

      Herbed Crab, White Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Sourdough

    To Feast - Only After 4pm

    • 18oz CHS Wagyu Strip*

      $80

      Garlic Whipped Potato, Charred Broccolini, Truffle Demi Glacé

      gluten free

    • Steak Frites*

      $40

      Grilled 8oz Filet, Frites, Garlic Butter

      Add Truffle $15

      Add Herbed Crab $15

      Add Caviar $15

      Add Chimichurri $3

      Add Truffle Demi Glace $3

      gluten free

    • Herbed Chicken

      $28

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Herbed Orzo, Summer Squash, Local Peach Chutney

    • Grilled Salmon*

      $31

      Charred Japanese Eggplant, Quinoa, Sesame Green Beans, Soy Beurre Blanc

      gluten free

    • Sweet Corn Risotto

      $19

      Roasted Corn, Toasted Leeks, Fresh Chives

      8oz Filet $28

      Airline Chicken Breast $8

      Grilled Salmon $9

      gluten free

    • Ravioli Primavera

      $22

      Summer Squash, Ravioli, Summer Vegetables, Rustic Tomato Sauce

      vegetarian

    • Rotating Local Catch

      MKT

      Purple Potato Purée, Garlic Spinach, Roasted Pepper Beurre Blanc

      gluten free

    To Finish

    • Rotating Cheesecake

      $12

    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $12

      Chocolate Cake filled with rich Chocolate, topped with Caramel and Whipped Cream

      gluten free

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