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Alexander Briggs extends hours, updates menu

Dara McGee, Contributing Writer September 5, 2017

he restaurant Alexander Briggs, once known for its fancy fare, is now trying to become more ‘fun.’ David Gherardini, his father and two of his uncles brought in pounds of lumber in 1985 to build...

Executive chef Brent Furry and sous chef Nathan Douglas look over the anticipated menu for Alexander Briggs. The friends, have previous experience working together and are embarking on a journey together in hopes of creating a successful restaraunt in the Charleston area before opening more in surrounding communities.

Fine dining to have new home in Charleston

Liz Stephens, City Reporter February 23, 2017

A new restaurant in Charleston named Alexander Briggs will be opening early March at 509 Van Buren Ave. under the reins of executive chef Brent Furry. Furry graduated from Charleston High School in...

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