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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.
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Callie Putnam
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First City-wide trivia in Charleston
Harry Potter lovers... this one is calling your name.
June 14, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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Build a Lowcountry charcuterie board
We’ve rounded up local spots for you to procure meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, crackers, olives, nuts, and more for your next charcuterie board.
June 8, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Famous Charleston foods: Where to eat shrimp and grits, oysters, and she-crab soup
We polled our readers on the most quintessential Charleston dishes and the best spots to eat them.
June 1, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
New restaurants to try around Charleston, SC
... and why you should visit them.
May 18, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Lenoir just dropped new dates + featured food-authors for their Vivian’s Book Club series — and the lineup is stellar.
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Food
10 places to grab a sandwich in Charleston
These local sandwiches will hit the spot.
May 12, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
Bites and sips at Bar Vauté
We stopped by for Apero Hour at Charleston’s only below-street-level bar.
May 10, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Celebrating the Charleston Greek Festival
Everything you need to know about tickets, activities, and food.
May 8, 2023
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Nicole Trimble
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BarGlance AI brings real-time insights to Charleston’s nightlife
BarGlance AI, the updated nightlife app uses artificial intelligence powered features to help bar-goers find the right spot before heading out.
March 31, 2025
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Four after-parties in downtown Charleston following the Cooper River Bridge Run
After finishing the race, treat yourself to celebrate at these after-parties featuring live music, food, and fun.
March 31, 2025
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This image shows a close-up of a person holding a drink and a small plate of food. The drink is a light purple beverage with ice and a lemon slice, served in a plastic cup branded with the "Credit One Charleston Open" logo. The food appears to be a taco with melted cheese on a toasted tortilla, topped with chopped lettuce, onions, and other fresh ingredients.
Events
Beemok Hospitality Collection introduces a new series of foodie fun for the Credit One Charleston Open
The food and drink-focused offerings will feature the hospitality group’s several properties during the Credit One Charleston Open’s duration.
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Bars
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“FRAGMENTS + FACADES,” an art exhibition part of Charleston by Design and Charleston Festival
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Charleston’s Low Battery Seawall Repair Project nears completion
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