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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…

It’s Virgo season and that means lots of folks are celebrating birthdays! That’s right – as it falls nine months after the boozy, party-ful holiday season, September babies make up the most common birthdays of the year. So we’re handing you a list of our favorite Charleston spots to take that special Virgo in your…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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) –…

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…

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…

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…

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…