When Peter "Stephen" Milewics and Dan "Duvall" Stephens came to Charleston from New York in 1978, their dream of opening a restaurant was realized with the creation of Stephen Duvall Associates, a market and catering business on East Bay Street. Charleston was a different place then. The historic significance and natural beauty were there, of course, but the reputation as a world-class tourist and culinary destination was still years away. As their business grew, so did Charleston's food and hospitality culture. Milewicz and Stephens cultivated lasting relationships with Charleston natives as they developed their signature blend of creative, modern cuisine with deep local roots.