Reds Ice House: A Restaurant With Its Own Culture

Table Of Content

• How L.A. Chess Club is giving nerd culture a Gen Z makeover
• Art Deco and dignity inspire multi-hyphenate comedian Katie Cazorla’s new club, the Kookaburra Lounge
• Red’s Ice House (Restaurant)
• The Conga Room welcomed Latin luminaries for 25 years. Why club founders say it’s time to let it rest
• Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2024: Step Inside the English Tudor Revival Manse
• Inside the Chalk: Observations from the Credit One Charleston Open
• Red’s Ice House: A Restaurant With Its Own Culture

The back room is a galvanized steel cooler and ice would be dropped down from the balcony onto the boats. No longer a viable icehouse, it was sold and repurposed to the thriving restaurant it is today. Located on historic Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, Red’s is the perfect spot for taking in Lowcountry wildlife and scenic Charleston sunsets. Samatha Williams’s Tearoom in the Gatehouse is brimming with vintage charm and elegant accents.

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In the lead-up to the final anniversary event, Crowley has a number of celebratory events and offerings spanning the entire summer. “Red’s Summer of Fun” will officially kick off on Memorial Day weekend and culminate with a special free concert on August 26. Rustic and charming, the wooden decked terrace mixes some lounge sofas with red bar stools, and it is a prime spot to watch the action on Shem Creek and enjoy scenic Charleston sunsets. Named after Lewis Hughes “Red” Simmons, who provided ice and fish packing services here until the late 1990s, the venue offers both inside and outside seating on ground level, but the true gem is the elevated 'tree house' rooftop.

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Since she became the club’s general manager, Toler’s been regaled by every comic she meets about stories of the club from back in the day. These tales keep motivating her to ensure that the club spends the necessary seven figures to upgrade itself without selling its soul in the process. Since being hired as general manager of the Ice House, Toler sees the world of comedy clubs and sports franchises as synonymous when it comes to bringing in sponsorships, succeeding at marketing and acquiring talent. Laid-back atmosphere with a wide variety of menu items suitable for everyone in the group; including a plethora of appetizers, salads, seafood, burgers, and an extensive speciality drink menu. Customers, of course, are important as well, and Dianne also looks after their well-being, making sure they are responsible about drinking and driving – which includes those who are behind the wheel of boats or cars and trucks. She said there are times when as many as 12 to 15 waterborne vehicles are tied up three-deep in front of the restaurant.

Red’s Ice House (Restaurant)

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As part of a clean water initiative, “Crush Cocktails” will feature crushed ice and fresh squeezed juices in partnership with Finlandia Vodka. Plans also call for a “signature” event, a cardboard boat regatta that will pass up Shem Creek and end at Red’s, Crowley said. Dianne Crowley’s culinary career started in Jacksonville in the early 1970s, when she had a cooking show on television.

Holding himself to a higher standard because of his father is nothing new to Buss, who grew up in the midst of one of the world’s greatest sports dynasties. His father's notoriously outside-the-box methods of running a team made him a genius and impossible to predict. A regular at the Comedy Store, the Improv and the Laugh Factory, Johnny said he and his dad always talked about opening their own club together before Jerry’s death in 2013 at 80.

Designer Stephanie Hatten updated the Gatehouse Kitchen, turning it into an airy English-country-inspired space. An eye-catching natural stone by Walker Zanger was selected for the counters and backsplash, and the space was outfitted with the latest Monogram appliances. Designer Ashleigh Miranda focused on juxtaposing technology and earthy elements in her moody media room. “I really wanted to showcase state-of-the-art technology but in a way that was grounded and spoke to our primitive nature.” Cutting-edge tech from Bang & Olufsen, Lutron, and JoshAI is balanced by curvaceous seating and unique art.

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Located on historic Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, Red’s Ice House offers a laid-back and multi-level mix of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy cold beers and fresh local seafood. An office space in the Gatehouse is now a soothing spa-inspired lounge designed by Margaret Lalikian. The designer referenced the house’s original name, El Robles—Spanish for oak tree—with a tree-filled landscape mural by Arpy Dabbaghian.

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“For the wall mural, I had to pick something to bring them into nature and a calming environment,” Lalikian says. Hand-painted floors were the jumping-off point for designer Amy Peltier’s soothing primary bedroom design. “It was so much work, but it turned out beautiful.” The firm wanted the space to feel “light and airy and breezy,” and incorporated fabrics and wall coverings by Thibaut in a soft color palette. Peltier and designer Marina Kelly installed an arch to divide the bedroom from the sitting area, breaking up the large space.

Red’s Ice House: A Restaurant With Its Own Culture

After Buss hired her as general manager of the team years later, she assembled the roster that led the Sparks to a championship victory in 2001. For all the years she was involved in the WNBA, Toler says she and Buss always had a great working relationship that allowed her to grow in her career. The club sat in limbo until recently — during which time Buss’ mother, JoAnn Mueller, also passed away, before the club reopened. Mentor Ave., hasn’t changed, but walking through its new glass doors is like entering a place that’s transformed from a dusty piece of coal into a frosty diamond. “We want to create an annual event that will accomplish the goals that Red Simmons envisioned.

She added that the food staff at Red’s is not afraid to venture into uncharted territory by trying out new and different recipes, whether they come from employees of the restaurant or from loyal customers. Dianne Crowley has enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, a lifelong journey that has taken her from Jacksonville to Atlanta to Hilton Head and finally to Shem Creek, the home of Mount Pleasant’s once-vibrant shrimping fleet. The swanky mid-20th century boutique hotel The Dewberry is home to one of Charleston's most gorgeous and exclusive rooftops, called Citrus Club.

Despite the club’s new mainstage set up, dubbed the Legendary Room, it still retains an intimate vibe where stand-up idols and up-and-comers have thrived on the raw energy and laughter of a working class clientele. Once again the building is outfitted with mics in the ceiling to capture the roar of one of L.A.’s loudest laughing crowds. It's a sound new owner Johnny Buss — the oldest son of the late Lakers owner Jerry Buss — has been waiting to hear since he bought the place in 2019.

This year, Red’s Ice House, the iconic Shem Creek eatery, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. For two decades, the crimson neon sign atop the historic balcony has served as a beacon, a siren call, attracting seafood lovers, day drinkers, dolphin watchers, families and anyone who wants to enjoy an oasis on the water. For owners Dianne and Cecil Crowley, this anniversary is the direct result of hard work, loyalty and love. “I’m all about gardens connecting the architecture into the landscape,” landscape architect Timothy John Palcic tells AD PRO. He used a limited palette of chartreuse and dark hues that nod to the brick exterior and arranged benches to create intimate seating areas within the larger English-garden-inspired space. Though it's always served its purpose as a training ground, the Ice House is also going to be a place where stars can mingle while they watch famous funny people perform.

Perched on the 8th floor, the rooftop has a chic and sleek interior space, but it is the outdoor... Below, tour the inspiring rooms and outdoor spaces of the 2024 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Today, they are concentrating on their Shem Creek restaurants – Red’s Ice House and Tavern & Table next door. Nestled high above King & Calhoun Street, Ritual is a stylish addition to the Charleston rooftop scene.

“[We made] sure that it was a really usable room, that it didn’t just look nice,” Hermogeno says. Maria Videla-Juniel turned the primary bath into a sumptuous retreat with hues of soft blue and brown. Thibaut wall coverings and fabrics were used for the walls and windows, and the elegant shagreen-covered vanities are accented with gleaming fixtures by P.E. Videla-Juniel and project manager Cheryl Hardy also installed a striking shower clad in herringbone stone tile. As one of the country’s oldest house and garden tours, the Pasadena Showcase House of Design benefits the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, an all-volunteer organization that contributes to arts and music nonprofits in Southern California.

The building was owned by Red Simmons – hence the name of the restaurant that has occupied that space for nearly 20 years. The Crowleys, who have owned Red’s since 2003, are excited to celebrate their long history on the Creek. Prior to being a wildly popular bar and restaurant, Red’s was an integral part of the local fishing community; it was the icehouse for the shrimp boats on Shem Creek.

A palette of whites, deep blues, and gold creates an elegant atmosphere in the formal living room, which was designed by Rachel Duarte. The designer established two seating areas within the space, including a cozy gathering spot with chaise longues that flank the original carved marble fireplace. The room’s coffered ceilings were enhanced with a faux-wood decorative painting by Jhon Ardilla. For Margaret Cho, the club’s first big headliner to perform Thursday night, the details in a comedy club make the comic’s experience and the fan experience feel like they're being taken seriously.