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Charleston, South Carolina, is a city that embodies Southern charm, history, and hospitality. Beyond its picturesque architecture and cobblestone streets, Charleston boasts a culinary scene that has garnered national attention. This thriving food mecca offers a delightful blend of traditional Southern flavors, modern twists, and an emphasis on local, sustainable ingredients. In this blog post,…

Oyster fans have plenty to celebrate in Charleston, with ample downtown dining establishments offering all imaginable preparations, from raw, steamed, fried, and all in between. But serious shuckers that like a little kick with their bivalves will be on the hunt for oyster shooters – our favorite way of kicking back this famed aphrodisiac with…

While many foodies sojourn to Charleston in search of fine edible experiences, we always encourage visitors to check out some of our neighboring towns and cities to get a more complete view of the south’s culinary landscape. Below we’ve listed some of our very favorite stops in easy driving distance of Charleston where you can…

Yes, that’s caviar in that sandwich.  Feelin’ fancy? Anytime can be caviar time when you’re bopping around Charleston, living your best life. To prove it, we’ve assembled our list of some of the best spots around town to pretend you’re the Queen of France and down some fish eggs with luxurious abandon. Get it, girl!…

Of the many southern foodstuffs that we talk about on our culinary tours, pimiento cheese might be our favorite to discuss and to eat! This easy-to-make, versatile dish never lingers in the fridge for long when a fresh batch appears. It can serve as a satisfying sandwich spread, a spreadable cracker accompaniment for snack time,…

Wondering what our favorite mouthfuls were, over a year of great eating, in the dining capital of the southeast? Read on for the standouts from our year! Don’t pass up an Estadio Rosé Sangria Spritz Porrón! La Gilda at Estadio – This itsy-bitsy app is a true one bite wonder. An anchovy, pickled pepper, and…

Miracle at Handcraft Kitchen – In the past few years, you may have noticed an interesting trend emerge around the holidays; aggressively Christmas-themed pop-up bars appearing in major towns like so many boozy Spirit Halloweens. Housed in Handcraft Kitchen in Mount Pleasant, Miracle was the first such merry-making establishment to appear in the Charleston area….

Two Twenty Two Pastry – Partying with your vegan friends, or simply some enthusiastic sweet-lovers? Two Twenty Two Pastry is a small, woman-owned pastry biz that makes gorgeous pastries of all sorts – and all vegan! Snag a beautiful custom cake for your holiday party, a bundle of treats for sharing, or a gift card…

One of our favorite activities during the cooler months of the year is enjoying tasty coffee and pastries at some of the best coffee spots around town. Read on to find our picks for cozy, friendly coffee shops sporting winter treats of all kinds! Sightsee – Owned and run by one of the friendliest couples…

On this Halloween, when the veil between our mortal world and the supernatural realm is thinnest, we’d like to tell you about one of the most unique tour experiences we offer: Dessert with Death! A markedly different haunted experience than the standard ghost tours that populate the oldest Charleston district after dark, Dessert with Death…

For Charlestonians feeling like a fall weekend away, we always recommend visiting beautiful Beaufort, SC. With gorgeous Lowcountry scenery and plenty of great dining experiences to choose from, it’s a perfect change of pace for those needing a quick breather before the holiday season kicks into high gear! Check out this list of some of…

In honor of the reopening of Big John’s Tavern – a beloved old Charleston dive bar that’s been recently reincarnated in its old location but with a shiny new concept – we’ve made a list of some of our favorite Charleston bars that have shuffled off this mortal coil… but that’d we’d LOVE to see…