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Our Top Spots in Downtown Charleston for Curing a Hangover

Uptown Social :  While their breakfast sandwich concept, Bodega, moves to its new location on Ann Street, Greasy Spoon has opened in Uptown Social to serve both sweet and savory breakfast specials to hungry folks Friday through Sunday. Meatless eaters can rejoice in their vegan biscuits and gravy, while everyone else can gobble down Hair…

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August 27, 2021

Know Before You Go: Charleston Summer Touring Edition

Describing Charleston in the summertime requires only two simple adjectives: fun and hot! From nearby S.C. beaches to rooftop bars, fresh summer menus, and pop-ups galore, there’s plenty to love about being in the Lowcountry during the summer months. But, as seasoned locals know, the subtropical humid climate can be a real beast, especially to…

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August 2, 2021

Our Most-Anticipated Local Summer Food Popups!

Bar Rollins – Bar Rollins will eventually be a brick & mortar restaurant and wine bar, sometime in 2021, helmed by chef Evan Gaudreau, formerly of Renzo. Until it officially opens as a restaurant, Bar Rollins has been popping up around town to share exceptional natural wines and bites with in-the-know Charlestonians. Their next pop…

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July 17, 2021

The Best Charleston Bachelorette Food & Drink Activities for Every Kind of Bride

The Beer-Loving Bride: Charleston Brews Cruise – The perfect designated driver! A beer-savvy guide escorts groups to some of Charleston’s finest breweries in the famous Brews Cruise bus, while dropping knowledge about which brews are the best in our vibrant local beer scene.   The Refined Bride: Afternoon Tea at Camellia’s – The Crown Tea…

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July 1, 2021

Our Favorite Restaurants for the 2021 Spoleto Season

After having to go dark in 2020 due to COVID-19, we’re delighted that the acclaimed Spoleto Festival USA is back for it’s 2021 season! There are plenty of fantastic shows on offer this year, so we thought we’d pair the four main festival venues with four restaurants that provide ideal ambiance, superior food, and short…

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June 10, 2021

Charleston Breweries for Summer Days

Summertime in the South means hot days, cold beers, and seeking out perfect spots to enjoy both at once! So we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite local breweries for enjoying the long, slow days of summer with some tall, frosty pints of excellent local beer. Enjoy!   Freehouse Brewing (@freehousebeerchs) –…

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May 29, 2021

Our Picks for the Finest Local Crudo

Ooh baby we like it raw…. and by raw, we mean seafood. Specifically, we’re pretty gaga over the gorgeous ceviches, crudos, and seafood carpaccios that our amazing local restaurants have to offer. So if you’re looking for some of the best destinations around Charleston for this maritime delicacy, read on!   Cudaco – A casual…

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May 13, 2021

Our Favorite Food Trucks of the Moment!

It feels like Charleston is experiencing a food truck renaissance right now, with amazing mobile kitchens popping up at breweries, outdoor concerts, farmer’s markets and nearly everywhere folks are gathering outdoors for springtime fun. Here are just a few food trucks we’ve been loving recently. As COVID restrictions relax, we encourage eaters to keep celebrating…

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April 30, 2021

Spring Al Fresco Dining in Charleston

Spring has officially sprung in Charleston, so we’re filling you in on some of our current favorite spots for eating and drinking while soaking up some South Carolina rays!   The Pickled Palate – This Mount Pleasant hideaway feels like a secret garden tucked just off the hustle and bustle of Coleman Avenue. We love…

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April 13, 2021

What We Love to Buy at our Local Asian Market

While Charleston doesn’t boast quite many Asian markets as some larger American cities, we do have some solid options for those looking to while away an hour (or several) perusing the aisles in search of certain precious condiments, teas, frozen goods, produce, and other treats that standard American groceries just don’t carry. To us, it’s…

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March 25, 2021

A Short Guide to Ramen Ingredients and Toppings

  Over the past few months, ramen’s star has risen precipitously in Charleston, as restaurants have embraced the dish’s popularity. From ramen pop ups around town to entire menu shifts focusing on fancy versions of the stuff so many of us subsisted on in college, Charleston may have arrived a tad late to the ramen…

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March 10, 2021

Finding Your Ideal Charleston Taco

As we’ve discussed on our weekly Holy City Happy Hour, Charleston is currently experiencing an overwhelming wealth of places to get everyone’s favorite handheld, South American staple. Taco restaurants, taco trucks, and even taco pop-ups have emerged throughout the Charleston area like so many mushrooms after a spring rain, and it can be hard to…

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February 4, 2021