2015 Elite Kick Off at Indaco

I am so thankful for Scotty, Unilocal and Indaco for putting on this event. So, first– a shout out to them! *applause*
Now– onto the review of the event! While I did find this even a good time, I felt that there wasn’t as much happening as there usually is. We were able to taste very limited food, which was all pretty good, but I felt like the options weren’t really showing us what Indaco had to offer. The pizza was pretty good (I felt the prosciutto pizza could have used some balsamic and a bit less arugula). I only tasted this one option, but I think there was another kind going around (something spicy, I believe) I felt the meatballs were very bland and had little to no flavor. I was unable to try the crudo, as every time I made it back to the table it was gone. The drink they served was pretty tasty.
The event space was small, so it was very loud with the amount of people in the area. It was hard to hear or understand the people you were trying to talk to. It was also hard to move around, which is why it was hard to get to the food table.
I do like that some people from the restaurant walked around to ask our opinions on the food, so they could get a better understanding of what we liked, what we didn’t, what we were looking for, etc. The chef and manager (owner?) said a few quick words about the local suppliers they use, but it would have been nice to hear more about the restaurant itself– background story, etc.
This even has put Indaco on my radar for downtown outings, but I wouldn’t necessarily put it as my top choice. Perhaps I was just grumpy that night and need to get a taste of their full menu for a better understanding of their food.
Thanks again, Scotty, for putting this on and letting us come out to try it! Feels great to be back and I am looking forward to many more opportunities to hang out with my fellow Elites!

Another great event with Unilocal.I really enjoyed a lot of elements Indaco brought to the table. Both pizza’s were tasty, I really enjoyed the crust on their pizzas. The meatballs were huge and tender, and the cocktail was cold and tasty.
While I loved the event, it was hard to actually hear any type of conversation going on due to the patio size, which is not a knock on Indaco, the patio is actually a nice space. However, with the amount of Unilocalers in the space it made conversation hard to follow and movement about the room difficult.
As usual Unilocal has put another restaurant on my radar, I hope to get back and try Indaco during a happy hour in the future.

That was a good time. And I’m not just saying that because I won something, but let’s face it, winning stuff is super fun.
The drinks were strong, the pizza was some of the best I’ve ever had and the company wasn’t too bad either (except Tyler, you can’t take him anywhere). Indaco did an awesome job with checking on us and it’s always nice to see when these places keep the food rolling out til the very end. It would’ve been nice to maybe have one other food or drink option to choose from to get more of a sense of what’s on their menu. Oh, and a ladle for the meatballs would’ve been awesome. I’m serious, I wanted to smother those balls with sauce. And I’ll end on that slightly inappropriate note.

Ok, I’m going to be kind of a Debby Downer about this event. I had a good time, but I thought compared to other events, this one fell a little flat. The staff was very nice and the food was good, but I was really hoping to try a little more of the unique aspects of the food at Indaco. The pizza was good, but there’s only so much pizza one can eat. And the crudo was awesome, but tiny and not really the kind of food that you would fill up on.
Also, I would’ve loved to have the Indaco people speak a little bit more about their restaurant and what makes it special and why we should come back. Thanking the purveyors is great and all, but tell me what makes you tick as a chef. Tell me why you made the dishes you made and why I should eat at Indaco versus any of the other great Italian restaurants in Charleston.
Also, maybe it was just that we were standing further back in the room, but I didn’t get any drinks in the back. Then, the free cocktail ran out, about an hour into the 2-​hour long event and Scotty said that any vodka cocktail could be ordered in place of the signature cocktail and would still be included in the free drink category. So I went up to order one and was told by the waitress that there were no more free drinks and that if I wanted to order a vodka drink, I’d have to pay the normal price, which I would’ve been more than happy to do except it was like $ 11 and I hadn’t even gotten 1 drink to kind of even out that price point.
I really like Indaco, but I didn’t necessarily think this was the best example of an elite event. I’m still giving it 4-​stars because I have anxiety over being the only person with negative things to say and I feel like I kind of sounded like an alcoholic earlier complaining about not getting a free drink.

This was a pretty fun Unilocal event and I’m glad I got to go. Unilocal always does a great job partnering with local businesses, and Indaco is no exception. You could tell that the staff had our best interests in mind, with the general manager making the rounds to talk to Unilocalers and the staff serving up delicious food and cocktails (those drinks were strong but delicious). I also liked that one of the pizzas served was vegetarian.
I never thought of Indaco before this event, but it was neat checking it out, and I’d consider going back.

What a great night! Indaco really knew how to make me feel special. It took all of ten seconds for me to have a drink in my hand once I walked through the door. Granted, I took it off the first table I saw when I walked in. And said table might or might not have been occupied. I know what you are thinking… did this guy steal a drink from random people dinning at the restaurant? I can neither confirm nor deny that. But it was delicious and refreshing!
…I’m kidding you loony tune! A lovely Indaco server handed me a drink very quickly upon arrival :)
The food was amazing. Some of the better pizza I’ve had in Charleston. The service was very pleasant and helpful. These Unilocal events just keep getting better and better. Keep it up!

Fantastic start to a new Unilocal year! I had to miss the last few events, so this event offered some much needed refreshment with my Unilocal homies. It was great to see so many familiar faces and get the opportunity to try something new. Everything was delicious, but the procuitto pizza was my favorite, hands down, with the meatballs coming in at a close second. After the complementary cocktail, I stuck around for another drink, and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. Indaco is definitely a place I will be returning to.
Most importantly, thanks to Scotty C. our awesome new intern, and all of the staff Indaco for making on such an enjoyable night possible. I can’t wait for the next one!

This was a fun event with very good food and a great, refreshing cocktail. I especially enjoyed the crudo fish bites and the olive pizza. I would have loved a second round of their complimentary cocktail before they ran out of mix, but one free full-​size cocktail per guest is reasonable.
The patio area was very attractive, with the exposed brick and candles, and a fun mural. It was a decent size for our group, though I would not have wanted to fit any more in there. The temperature was moderated nicely with the heat lamps and plastic screens. However, with it all closed up, it was very loud.
I appreciated the manager and chef taking a moment to introduce themselves. I would have enjoyed an interactive element to the evening but the space didn’t really allow for that.
The free valet parking was a nice touch that is much needed in that part of King Street.

2015 started off with a great Elite Event at Indaco. Excellent food throughout the event was brought out over and over… I particularly loved the prosciutto pizza and meatballs. The staff was very friendly and extremely attentive. I definitely look forward to going back and trying other items from the menu. Thanks again as always to Scotty C for organizing excellent events at top notch locations.

Okay, so I have a confession… I am not a Unilocal elite (inserts boo’s, hisses, and jeers here). I came as the lowly +1. So now that’s out of the way… Whenever my wife (who is an elite member) tells me of these special events, I almost always say yes. ‘Cause c’mon… who’s gonna say no to good food and boo’s (the other kind of boo’s, the one’s that make you feel like you can say whatever you want but never what you mean.)
The food was outstanding and liquid libations were on point. Pizzas, meatballs, and some sort of ceviche on a radish thing that confused and somewhat excited me. Okay let me back up, when I say there were pizzas I don’t mean like typical pizzas: thin flaky crusts (almost like naan bread), combined with ricotta cheese (housemade with love in every bite), bruschetta, olives, and arugula. If this place was had a chain it was off of it (get it… off the chain ((insert boo’s, hisses, and jeers here))…lame). The was young but then it got old. With just a few samples of what they were capable of I didn’t really get a good feel of what kind of restaurant Indaco really is (other than being one hell of pizza shop). But I’m willing to come back and explore the menu further with an empty stomach and full wallet and leave with a full stomach and an empty wallet.

Attended as a plus1 of my «elite» member friend. The event was very friendly and I have now started my own Unilocaling journey!
Have never eaten at Indaco before but the sample platters they brought out were good and the servers were very friendly.
The place itself looked to have a good atmosphere. Will definitely give it a try.
Thanks Indaco & Unilocal for the opportunity to attend!

I was only able to stay for a short amount of time, but I really enjoyed it! The food was great — prosciutto/​arugula/​house-​made ricotta pizza was so good, the meatballs were HUGE, and my favorite was the raw fish dish served on sliced radish. I liked the atmosphere in the patio of Indaco A LOT!
The only reason this is 4 stars is because I really like educational elements of Unilocal events, like the pickling station at the Granary or the stations at Basico where they built the dish right in front of you.
This was a great kick-​off event and a fun way to celebrate 2015 with Elites! I look forward to more like this! And THANK YOU SCOTTY FOR BEING AWESOME!

This was a great event to start the year. Not only was the food and atmosphere provided by Indaco superb– I met several friendly Unilocalers who struck up conversation throughout the event. I really like events where people are friendly and willing to approach other people and that was definitely happening here!
Cocktails, several types of pizza, meatballs, and some appetizer (fish?) was provided and definitely gave a taste of what Indaco is all about– and the chef and manager got up and spoke for a few minutes which was a very nice welcoming touch. I’ll be going back for sure!

Last night us Unilocalers got to hang out at Indaco. I have never been here before so this was a new place for me. We were served in the outside patio which was nice but not very spacious because of the amount of people. I kinda felt like a sardine moving up and down the current of people. On the plus side, we were never cold because of all of the people in a small space plus the heat lamps.
The staff was incredible. So nice, attentive and very helpful. I’m glad they were able to navigate through us without breaking anything! They not only put food out on the table but they also went around bringing food to everyone.
Polpette was a huge meatball! It was good but I would have liked to taste more spice.
B-​Liner Crudo was a small sampling of raw fish on a bed of sliced radish. The flavors melded well together and the blood orange was a nice touch. Not too fishy, and not too sour. I did however find a fish scale or two in some of my bites. I’m not sure how it would be typically served in the restaurant so that would have been nice to see.
Both pizzas were equally delicious. Me and my husband really enjoyed the crust. The texture reminded us of a naan bread that is served in Indian restaurants. They were both well balanced and so good!
I really appreciated that the green olives on the olive pizza weren’t salty.
The arugula and the ricotta on the prosciutto pizza was a perfect pairing. The ricotta made it super creamy and melty.
I do wish there was another dish other than pizza that represented Indaco more. Pasta maybe? I just need to come back to see for myself!
I had fun mingling and hanging out with everyone! Until next time!