The most important meal of the day 🥓

sunny side up eggs from Church and Union

We’re egg-cited for brunch this weekend. | Photo provided by @churchandunion

In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy — but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines. 🍳

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (30 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

Weekend musts

Church & Union, 32b N. Market St. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Enjoy the ambiance of this unique restaurant while you chow down on the fried chicken BLT.

Jackrabbit Filly, 4628 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Reserve your table and head to this neighborhood spot serving heritage-driven Chinese American bites.

Grace & Grit, 320 Wingo Way, Ste. 100, Mt. Pleasant | Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Don’t sleep on the grit flight and mimosa flight.

Early Bird Diner, 1644 Savannah Hwy. | Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indulge in some of the best chicken and waffles in Charleston.

Page’s Okra Grill, 302 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Order the fried green tomatoes and The Coleman with breakfast sausage.

Weekday wonders

Queen Street Grocery, 133 Queen St. | Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (call ahead, this spot may close early) | Make room for sweet and savory crepes and breakfast sandwiches and snag outdoor seating by the front door.

Vicious Biscuit, 409 W. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant + 206 Front St., Summerville | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Go classic with The Vicious — a cheddar and jalapeño fried chicken biscuit with maple sausage gravy.

Sea Biscuit Cafe, 21 J C Long Blvd., Isle of Palms | Daily, 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Head out to IOP for breakfast staples like eggs Benedict, biscuits, and omelets.

Kiss Cafe, 1802 Crowne Commons Way, #C1 | Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3p.m. | Pick three toppings for your Sloppy KISS Grit Bowl to go with your mimosa carafe.

DAPS Breakfast and Imbibe, 280 Ashley Ave. | Thursday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cereal lovers, dig into the berry French toast topped with a cereal milk glaze.

KEEP BRUNCH GOING

POLL

What’s your brunch beverage of choice?

A. Gimme that mimosa
B. A bloody mary is where it’s at
C. Coffee, and keep it coming
D. Tequila sunrise to start the day
E. Irish coffee wakes me up
F. Lots of water - hydration please!
G. Tea for me

LET US KNOW

EVENTS

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Tuesday, Dec. 6

A Holiday Festival of Music 2022 | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston | Free, donations encouraged | Charleston Concert Band is proud to present its acclaimed annual Holiday Festival of Music concert.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Chelsea Goer x Find Your California art show | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 4-6 p.m. | The Longboard, 2213-B Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | The Longboard restaurant will host photographer Nico Gullis of Find Your California and artist Chelsea Goer.
Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | This Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service aboard the USS Yorktown will include a wreath-laying, tolling of a bell, and a traditional gun salute.

Friday, Dec. 9

Field + Supply Holiday MRKT | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston | $20-$40 | The Holiday MRKT will feature 75+ vendors, food and drinks, live music, and demonstrations — dogs are welcome.
Stingrays Hockey: Veteran Appreciation and Aviation Night | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21-$33 | The Stingrays are facing the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and honoring veterans all night long.
World Cup Screening | Friday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | Free | Catch the Quarter Finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup — the bar and Tully’s Kitchen will be open with specialty food and drinks.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Merry & Bright | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | The Oaks at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1010 Anna Knapp Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | This holiday concert will feature David Higgins and the Charleston Voices Youth Choir, plus food + drinks from Burtons Grill & Bar, Big Daddy’s LoCo Food Truck, Taternator, and Life Raft Treats.*

Saturday, Dec. 31

Veuve Clicquot Midnight Garden | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | $225 | Celebrate the New Year in one-of-a-kind style at the inaugural Veuve Clicquot Midnight Garden Gala, which will feature caviar stations, chilled seafood displays, a live swing band + more.*

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

ARTS

Arts

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Binder podcast is hosted by Ray McManus (left) and produced by Drew baron (right). | Photo provided by the Columbia Museum of Art

Hey, Charleston — David here. 👋 Did you know that the Columbia Museum of Art has an award-winning podcast? In September, the CMA (located in Columbia, SC) was the recipient of the 2022 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award for Media Production for its podcast, “Binder.”

I recently joined Binder host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron for a chat about the podcast, what they’ve learned since it started in 2021, and some of the stories they’ve been able to tell.

In addition to being the host of the podcast, Ray McManus is the CMA’s inaugural Writer-in-Residence. He earned his MFA in poetry and his doctorate in rhetoric and composition from USC, and is an associate professor of English at USC Sumter. Together with Drew, the duo tells the stories of artists, scholars, curators, and more through monthly episodes in which listeners can get insight into all things CMA-related.

Here’s more on the podcast + how you can Try This:

What we tried:

The CMA’s “Binder” podcast is a free offering from the museum that can be streamed or downloaded from your favorite podcast app. Episodes range from short 20-minute specials to hour-long feature interviews with artists.*

WHAT NOT TO MISS

NEWS NOTES

Weather

73º | a.m. clouds, p.m. sun | 15% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:07 a.m.
Set: 5:15 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:05 a.m. + 12:46 p.m.
High: 6:32 a.m. + 6:51 p.m.

Coming Soon

Ohio-based Donatos Pizza is set to expand in Charleston. The fast-casual eatery plans to add three or more new locations in the Lowcountry, with the next one slated to open early next year in West Ashley. In the meantime, try out the signature edge-to-edge pizza at 220 Azalea Square Blvd. in Summerville. 🍕 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Festival

Spoleto Festival USA announced a three-concert orchestra series in June at the Charleston Gaillard Center as part of the 2023 festival. The concerts will be led by three world-renowned conductors. A limited number of passes to all three concerts are available now. 🎶
The 2023 Black Ink Book Festival has announced its keynote speaker: “New York Times” best-selling author Namina Forna. The free fest will take place Thursday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 14, celebrating local Black authors. Look forward to the keynote address along with programs, panels + workshops.

Health

South Carolina’s largest-ever life sciences conference will be held in Charleston. The conference, set for Tuesday, Feb. 21-Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Charleston Gaillard Center, will focus on how to improve health care and health equity + will feature an expanded exhibit hall. Learn more + register. 🩺 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
In recognition of the season of thanks, Palmetto Primary Care Physicians asked their employees to shout out those who go above and beyond — co-workers had a lot of good things to say about Lisa Burgess, NP, in the Division of Gastroenterology. Call (843) 376-0670 to schedule an appointment with Lisa.*

Cause

Table & Twine is hosting a giveaway where a few families will be gifted a pre-prepared Christmas meal package. The giveaway celebrates heroes such as outstanding teachers, first responders, military members, veterans, mentors, and coaches. Nominations will close before the deadline on Thursday, Dec. 15. Nominate a hero.

Sports

Calling all RiverDogs fans: Baseball America has named our local team the 2022 Minor League Team of the Year following the team’s second consecutive championship win in September. It’s the first time the franchise has received this recognition. Season tickets are available now. ⚾ (Baseball America)

Answered

We asked you, our readers, where to play racquetball in Charleston, and here’s what we heard. Check out St. Andrew’s Family Fitness + MUSC Wellness Center (members only) and join the Charleston Raquetball public Facebook group. Thank you Scott C., David H., and Layton R. for the great suggestions.

Seasonal

Looking to impress your holiday dinner guests? From pre-chopped veggies to entertainment trays, here are six hacks to take advantage of during this busy season, courtesy of Lowes Foods.*

Shop

We can’t stop thinking about the luxurious floral embroidery on this beautiful red and black dress — and it’s giving us major Charleston at Christmas vibes, too. The best part? It can be in your closet by Saturday with code RTRx6AM.*

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DEVELOPMENT

Rolling in the deep

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DYK that SC Ports has a $7.8 billion annual economic impact in the Lowcountry? | Photo by @chucktownframes

It’s time for a deep conversation. The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project is complete + the harbor is now deepest on the East Coast.

Yesterday, Dec. 5, Governor McMaster joined SC Ports to recognize the completion of the project — which brought the harbor from 45 feet deep to 52 feet deep.

Funding for this $500+ million project came from a combination of state and federal dollars. Construction on the project began in 2018.

The new depth allows large container ships to utilize the Port of Charleston at any tide, increasing SC’s connection to global markets.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: In August I attended the Charleston Summer Wine Fest + I’m excited to share that the 2023 Winter Wine Fest is right around the corner. Wine not check it out? 🍷

Look forward to 50+ wines, mimosas, beer, a souvenir acrylic glass, live music, and a DJ on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Festival Hall.

Mark your calendars. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 14 and the first 200 tickets of each session sold online will be $35.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Explore 12 Days of Charleston, here.

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Editorial: Alexandra Garian, Tatum Jacaruso, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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