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Food

10+ spots to get soft-shell crabs in Charleston

Seeing soft-shell crabs on the menu is a sure sign summer is on the way — check out these seven Charleston spots to grab yours.

April 09, 2026 02:42 PM

Callie Putnam

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Food

SC Aquarium’s Good Catch Dinner will highlight the importance of supporting the local seafood industry

The Good Catch Dinner will be hosted by Chef Graham Calabria.

September 16, 2024

Callie Putnam

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Food

Keeping tradition alive, a pair of hospitality groups hosts their own Restaurant Week

During the two hospitality group-hosted Restaurant Weeks, there are special prix fixe menus offered at a discounted price.

September 10, 2024

Callie Putnam

Events

Annual Lewis Hatch Chile Roast returns in October

The Hatch Chile Roast benefits the nonprofit Friends of Joseph Floyd Manor.

September 6, 2024

Callie Putnam

A GIF of attendees, chefs, and their culinary creations at the Holy Smokes BBQ Festival in Charleston.

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Two tall, cylindrical brick smokestacks stand in a courtyard with landscaped planters at their bases, framed by leafy trees and a historic red-brick industrial building with arched windows in the background.

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Historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center to be restored

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An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.

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sunny side up eggs from Church and Union

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Three canvas tote bags are lined up against a bright blue background. Each has colored straps—pink, green, and blue—and embroidered text reading “cir squad,” “CHStoday,” and “shem queen.”

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Show your Charleston pride with an ironic Boat and Tote

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A sunset over calm waters sets the backdrop for a hearty plate of Southern BBQ, featuring pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and ribs—perfectly capturing a summer evening feast.

Events

Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience

Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.

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Find stationery through these local shops and brands

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July 31, 2025

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