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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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Callie Putnam
City editors Callie + Erika chat with Darius Rucker via zoom.
Events
From Charleston to the stage: Q+A with Darius Rucker
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Legami, a new Italian restaurant opens downtown
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🍺 This festival promises a beer-y good time
Explore 60+ brewing companies and various local businesses during the Charleston Beer Fest.
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Countdown to the Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
The all-inclusive Holy Smokes BBQ Festival has a mouthwatering lineup we can’t wait to sink our teeth into.
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Charleston was ranked the No. 1 small city in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Charleston has received the No. 1 honor for a third consecutive year.
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This image shows individuals smiling at the camera at last year's Latin American Fest. One of the women is wearing a traditional outfit from one of the Latin American countries that is white and red.
Events
Mark your calendars for the Latin American Festival this weekend
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the tastes and traditions of Charleston’s Latin American community.
October 1, 2024
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Culture
Explore these 5 pumpkin patches in the Charleston area
Use this guide to explore Charleston-area pumpkin patches.
September 30, 2024
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Local pastry chef Sarah Arnold featured on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars”
Cheer on Sarah Arnold as she competes in the Food Network’s “Halloween Wars.”
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A GIF of fresh oysters and attendees at the Alston Wilkes Society Oyster Roast.
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🦪 Shell-ebrate a good cause at this annual fundraiser
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