Charleston’s Point Hope neighborhood welcomed a new dining option this week as chef Justin Hunt and partner Dimitri Hatgidimitriou opened the second location of their Mediterranean restaurant Philosophia. The new address is 846 Gates Crossing Way, near Clements Ferry Road, according to the Post and Courier.
Philosophia’s Point Hope venue serves the identical menu featured at the original Mount Pleasant location. Diners can expect classic Greek dishes such as grilled pita, roasted oysters, spanakopita, braised lamb shank, whole branzino, and a selection of Greek wines. The restaurant operates for both lunch and dinner, opening Tuesday through Saturday, as reported by the Post and Courier.
The expansion reflects the owners’ confidence in Charleston’s appetite for Mediterranean cuisine. Hunt and Hatgidimitriou have emphasized that the Point Hope site will maintain the same quality and culinary approach that earned the original restaurant a strong local following. No additional menu items or pricing details were disclosed in the coverage.
While the opening is the primary focus, the Post and Courier also noted other local developments in its daily briefing, including a decades‑long drainage project that added a new pump station to reduce flooding on about 20 percent of the peninsula, and a renovation of the historic Florence Crittenton Home into nine townhomes called Tharin House. However, those stories are separate from the restaurant news.
Residents and visitors interested in trying the new venue can visit the location during its stated hours. No further announcements about special events or promotions were mentioned in the source material.
What’s next
Philosophia’s Point Hope location will continue to operate Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. The owners have not announced any upcoming community events or expansions beyond this opening.
Sources: postandcourier.com, postandcourier.com
