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Food
9 rooftop bars and restaurants in Charleston
We’re taking summer to new heights with nine rooftop bars + restaurants around Charleston.
April 19, 2024 05:25 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Honoring local food faves
We asked you to be the judge + share which restaurants deserve more love.
April 11, 2024
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Food
Guide to Charleston Cocktail Week
Grab a pass to this week-long festival.
April 10, 2024
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
CHStoday’s menu for the Masters Champions Dinner
Here’s what the CHStoday team would put on the menu if we were serving the Masters Champions Dinner.
April 9, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Kultura Chef Nikko Cagalanan named a James Beard Award finalist
James Beard Award finalists from Charleston is known for putting an inventive twist on traditional Filipino cuisine.
April 3, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Travel and Outdoors
Answered: Readers say these are the must-see places in Charleston
This list of must-see places in Charleston for visitors was created from reader submissions.
April 3, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Travel and Outdoors
Emeline x Crabbing with Tia excursion gives guest a chance to catch their dinner
Learn some tips and tricks for crabbing with a Charleston native.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Q+A with Chef Tim Richardson of Hank’s Seafood Restaurant about soft-shell crab
Learn about soft-shell crab from a Charleston chef.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Charleston cake artist featured on Netflix’s “Is It Cake? Season 3"
Local cake artist Julie Mcallister specializes in realistic cakes.
March 28, 2024
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Callie Brown
A barbecute platter from Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC.
Food
CHStoday’s BBQ bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best BBQ in Charleston? You voted for your favorite spots in our BBQ bracket to determine a champion.
March 26, 2024
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Staff
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Restaurants
Answered: 20 places in Charleston to get an Espresso Martini
Charleston is loaded with places to get an Espresso Martini
March 25, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Play
30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
March 21, 2024
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Staff
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Events
Élevé announces new cocktail making class
The cocktail making class explores the history of cocktails with a focus on Charleston plus the opportunity to make your own.
March 15, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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City
What’s next for Nexton?
We’re looking at what’s next for Nexton + what’s already here.
March 14, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Here are seven places to celebrate Pi Day in the Lowcountry
This is your opportunity to score some Pi Day deals.
March 14, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Food
Try this: Make The Longboard’s refreshing cocktail recipe this spring
This cocktail recipe was created locally and is crafted at The Longboard on Sullivan’s Island.
March 8, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Asked: Where are the best dive bars in Charleston?
Tell us about your favorite Charleston hole-in-the-walls, dive bars, and lowkey spots that offer immaculate vibes.
March 6, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Nonprofits
Charleston Wine + Food shares new initiative ahead of this year’s festival
Charleston Wine + Food has created this initiative to align with its new mission and to showcase the local culinary industry and contribute to its growth and sustainability.
March 5, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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City
Charleston Place renovation plans include rooftop bar update
Plans for a rooftop bar are moving forward after the City’s Board of Architectural Review approved granted approval.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Play
Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
February 28, 2024
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Staff
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Foodie road trip: Experience Charlotte’s top eats + treats during Savor Charlotte
We’ve got the deets on the top chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and bakers to try at Savor Charlotte 2024.
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New Verde building in Park Circle. The building is a white brick structure with green art. There's a bush and a picnic table out front.
Food
Verde will host a weeklong promotion and host a grand opening celebration
Keep reading to discover how to win free Verde.
February 20, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Business
Asked: What Charleston business would you like to see make a comeback?
Tell us which Lowcountry business you miss the most.
February 19, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Events
Wine + Food Street Fest returns to upper King Street area
Wine + Food Street Fest will be a block party to remember
February 18, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Sponsored
Debunking myths about Rebel Rabbit’s hemp-derived, THC-infused seltzer
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Food
Try this: The Matador’s Coconut-Avocado Margarita
Celebrate National Margarita Day with this recipe from The Matador.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Events
Celebrate Mardi Gras at these local events in Charleston
Join these Charleston businesses to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Lowcountry from New Orelans-inspired food and drinks to live music.
February 6, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Food
Dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses
Dine Where You Live is a campaign that encourages residents to dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses.
February 5, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Say “high” to a new beverage experience
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Food
Six Charleston spots offering dine-in + takeout options for the Super Bowl
Don’t want to cook, no problem. Here are six places to enjoy food for the Super Bowl.
January 31, 2024
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Erika Grimes
The picture shows a king cake from AP Flour, a West Ashley bake shop on a wood table next to gold Mardi Gras beads and a purple, green, and gold sparkly hat. The dessert is covered in icing, purple, green, and gold sprinkles.
Food
Three places to buy king cake in Charleston
Celebrate Mardi Gras with king cake in the Holy City.
January 30, 2024
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Callie Brown
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