A “center of scholarly debate for more than a century,” the paintings represented Pompeii’s female-centered culture. It was learning about a seemingly magical chamber inside the villa-a chamber with vibrant frescos depicting the life of a woman. She specifically studied material about a culturally iconic “Villa of Mysteries” in the Italian city of Pompeii.Īccording to Crane, prior to the Italian city’s first century volcanic demise, it served as the center of the wine world.īut it wasn’t just the city that captivated Crane. “That was where the spark came about,” Crane said. It was during her time in Italy, researching the history of wine for a graduate school project, that her inspiration for Muse was born. “This is more an expression of myself,” she said, gesturing at the décor surrounding her and reminiscing about its origin. That establishment, however, isn’t as near-and-dear to her heart as Muse. The duo owned and operated the still-thriving Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse in Hilton Head. Her seasoned resume even includes a joint business venture with her father. “I wanted this place to grow in a grassroots way, from the ground up.”īut Crane is also no stranger to the food industry-the Philly native comes from a family of four generations in the restaurant business. “It’s a big contributor of why I established here and I wanted to mimic the idea of a neighborhood place, a local place, a place that is sort of tucked away,” Crane said. Once a house-built in 1858-the site maintains its cozy, charming setting. She waited a year-and-a-half for the Society Street property to became available for purchase. “It’s about the people.”Ĭrane always knew the Holy City would be the perfect location for her own restaurant endeavor. “It’s not only about the food, the bar and the wine,” Crane said.
“It’s challenging to be an independent operator and competing against the big, corporate dogs isn’t always easy,” she said.īut rather than focus on the competition and trendiest list, Crane keeps her heart set on her initial passions-food, art history, and people-even likening customers and staff members to “family,” in order to keep Muse successful. Owner Beth Anne Crane realized her dream business 13 years ago and said the journey to her tenure in the Lowcountry hasn’t been easy.
The muse bar and restaurant plus#
Nestled along quaint Society Street off King Street sits an historic 19th-century haven for authentic, European and Mediterranean cuisine plus 75 wines offered by the glass.įor years, the artsy and ornately-decorated eatery, long celebrated for its handmade everything-pasta, sausage, sauces, breads, dressings and desserts-has seemingly stood the test of time in a city ever-changing with restaurant options.
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