Magnolias Southern Cuisine
MAGNOLIAS SOUTHERN CUISINE By Donald Barickman Photographs by Tom Eckerle      Since it opened in 1990, Magnolias has been called "perhaps the city's most celebrated restaurant," by Southern Living and "the place to dine" by Charleston's Post & Courier. Known for his trend-setting contemporary Southern cooking, Donald Barickman has made the restaurant a favorite for locals and tourists alike. In this long-awaited cookbook, he shares his acclaimed recipes.      The recipes in this book reflect Chef Barickman's interpretation of traditional Charleston and Lowcountry dishes, combined with other Southern regional favorites.  Says Barickman: "Here you'll find a sampling of the many culinary creations which over the years have become most popular with our patrons. When in Charleston, I invite you to visit Magnolias to enjoy our ever-changing menu and the wonderful fresh local products which come with each season." Back Flap Copy      A 1985 graduate of the culinary Institute of America, Donald Barickman chose to begin his career on the South Carolina coast with its abundance of seafood and fresh, locally grown produce. As a result, he has become recognized as a pioneer in developing New Southern Cuisine using Lowcountry ingredients.      Chef Barickman and Thomas Parsell formed Hospitality Management Group, Inc. in 1990, which owns and operates two of the South's most distinctive restaurants: Magnolias and The Blossom Cafe, both in Charleston. Jacket photographs by Tom Eckerle