Located in Summerville’s Nexton community, Poogan’s Southern Kitchen has been known as a restaurant “where Southern traditions are made fresh daily.” Now, the restaurant is preparing to change gears as Poogan’s Hospitality Group pivots the concept in another direction—though one still steeped in Southern culinary tradition. Namely: barbecue.
Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will close this week to undergo a short period of renovations, after which it will reopen as Poogan’s Smokehouse, according to coverage by the Post and Courier.
Several beloved Southern Kitchen dishes will be still available as daily specials, the coverage says, as will the restaurant’s weekend brunch.
“Bringing Poogan’s Smokehouse to Nexton allows us to build on a concept that has been successful for us for more than a decade, while keeping some of the Southern Kitchen dishes our guests have made part of their routines,” says Poogan’s Hospitality Group’s director of sales and marketing, Cameron O’Toole, in the coverage.
Like Poogan’s Southern Kitchen, Poogan’s Smokehouse is a sister to Poogan’s Porch, a restaurant serving downtown Charleston at 72 Queen St for decades. The current Poogan’s Smokehouse (soon to be one of two) is located at 188 East Bay Street.
You can keep up with all things Poogan’s Smokehouse by following @pooganssmokehouse on Instagram.
