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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
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Callie Putnam
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City
Visit Alcove Market in downtown Charleston
Find out what’s on the menu.
February 9, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
Dig into Bon Bahn Mi in North Mount Pleasant
Have you tried the ginger lemongrass chicken banh mi?
February 7, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
Take a peek inside Southbound 🍴
Here’s a look at the upcoming downtown restaurant.
February 6, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
A deli opens in downtown Charleston
Check out this downtown deli.
February 1, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
A new restaurant on the scene 🍴
Sommba officially opened its doors yesterday.
January 31, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Culture
Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
New bar coming to Charleston this spring
Find out more about Hazel and Apple.
January 24, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
Incoming: Your new lunch spot 🍴
Take a look at this upcoming restaurant on President Street.
January 23, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
Azul Mexicano’s new location in Charleston, SC
Enjoy bites and sips at Azul.
January 12, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
An overview of Restaurant Week 2023 in Charleston
Dig into some of the best deals around town.
January 9, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Get ready for a weekend of live music, adventure, and family fun at the Charleston Bluegrass Festival
The Charleston Bluegrass Festival will be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve, March 28-29, for entertainment, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly camping.
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Food
CHStoday chats with Chef Shuai Wang about family, food, Charleston, and “Top Chef”
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Charleston cafes set to debut their first cookbook this spring
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March 12, 2025
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Southern Living readers name Charleston the best city in the South
Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list celebrates Charleston and the Lowcountry’s top destinations, from hotels to must-visit restaurants.
March 11, 2025
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Lowcountry artists featured in the City of North Charleston’s Artists-in-Residence program
Lowcountry artists chosen for the Artists-in-Residence program will have their work on display at the Park Circle Community Building.
March 10, 2025
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10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston
From family fun to block parties, we’ve rounded up several spots to sham-rock St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston.
March 7, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park
The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.
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