• The Quinte opened in The Pinch Hotel in November 2022 near the College of Charleston. The oyster bar offers eats like stone crab claws, a rotating selection of oysters, and steamed local fish.

• Charleston’s first Peruvian chef’s table opened upstairs at Port of Call Food + Brew Hall in November 2022. Dig into eight courses of coastal cuisine and sip on pisco-centric cocktails.

• Opening in September 2022, this Cuban cafe on King Street serves up pressed sandwiches, coffee classics including café con leche, and sweets like stuffed pastries.

• Head to Mount Pleasant to dig into more than 20 flavors of New York-style bagels and 18 flavors of cream cheese at Ruby’s, which opened in October 2022.

• The Mills House Hotel’s new signature restaurant opened in October 2022 featuring a bar and courtyard seating. Find dishes like flat iron steak and grilled swordfish on the menu.

• Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Dec. 16 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Head to the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab to learn about projects currently being worked on and identify your fossil finds.
• Holiday Strings | Friday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Library Society, 164 King St., Charleston | $50 | The Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet will perform an annual tradition of holiday works with your classic favorites announced from the stage.
• “Snow” Place Like Charleston | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Riviera Theater, 227 King St., Charleston | $39 | Local Charlton Singleton will spread holiday cheer on King Street alongside The Beehive Orchestra with powerful and festive ensembles.

• The Citadel Basketball vs. Longwood University | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 1-3 p.m. | The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston | $8-$12 | Grab tickets to cheer on the Bulldogs against the Longwood Lancers.
• Que’ the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6-11 p.m. | Queology, 6 N. Market St., Charleston | Free | Enjoy a night filled with barbecue, specialty holiday cocktails, live music, and a contest for the craziest Christmas sweater.
• Stingrays Hockey: Nickelodeon Garfield Night + Jersey Auction | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6:05-10:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21-$33 | The Stingrays will wear specialty Garfield jerseys as they face the Savannah Ghost Pirates — game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off during the game.

• Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | Free | Shop a 100% local market featuring 40+ farmers and artisans during the holiday season.
• World Cup Screening | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | Free | Watch the final game on a 20-ft projector screen — the bar and Tully’s Kitchen will be open with specialty food and drinks.

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• Earlier this week, the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review reviewed proposed plans for a senior living facility at 609 King St., which is currently occupied by an art deco-style building. The proposed facility is seven stories. (WCSC)
• Plans have been paused for a new hotel on Spring Street. The City of Charleston has decided to take another look at the plans over concerns about the hotel’s design. Visit the city’s agenda center to view plans and renderings of the six-floor hotel from this week’s meeting. 🏨 (WCSC)

• Planet Fitness held an official grand opening ceremony yesterday, Dec. 15, for its new location off Folly Road on James Island. The location opened last month at 860 Folly Rd. Get details on the gym before you start your New Year’s resolution. 🏋️
• It’s the grand opening weekend of Central Creek Park in Goose Creek, Berkeley County’s first all-inclusive park. The park will open to the public at 5 p.m. this evening with celebrations going on through tomorrow afternoon. Head to 147 Old Moncks Corner Rd. for train rides, food trucks, lawn games, and a showing of “The Polar Express.”

• A special election on short-term rental properties on Folly Beach is in the works and could be held as early as February 2023 following a citizen petition. Permanent residents of the island who are registered to vote can participate in the election, which concerns the number of investment short-term rentals that can be on Folly Beach at one time. 🏘️ (WCSC)

• A local Italian restaurant is closing its doors. The Red Pepper, located at 709 N. Main St., will close after 21 years of serving Summerville with its last day of business on Christmas Eve. The business is now on the market, listed for $895,000. (The Post and Courier)

• Ten local small businesses and their employees will be chosen to receive three months of free healthcare from NasonCare. To qualify, businesses must be located in the Tri-County area and have 10 or fewer employees. Register a business by Saturday, Dec. 31. (WCSC)
• Hudson Automotive Group, a locally-based auto dealer, now has a total of 48 locations after recently acquiring nine stores in NC. The new locations include the company’s first BMW and Volvo stores. 🚗 (The Post and Courier)
• Calling all SC companies. Register to participate in the annual Best Places to Work in South Carolina program. Winners will gather to celebrate their accomplishments at a party on August 10, 2023, and will be honored in special editions of SC Biz News publications. Check out eligibility requirements.

• Harper Woodlee, a seventh grader at Charleston School of the Arts, is hosting a Holiday Puppy Parade fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at Alhambra Hall and ending at James B. Edwards dog park in Mount Pleasant. The fundraiser is for Water Mission, a nonprofit that helps bring clean water to people in need. The event is free with a suggested $10 donation. 🐕

• Hanukkah sameach. This Sunday evening (Dec. 18) marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights that lasts for eight days. Celebrate by attending Chanukah in the Square.

• Do y’all know where to get the best hot chocolate around town? Drop your recommendations. Thanks for the sweet question, reader Tracy M. ☕

• Gift a taste of Charleston to anyone across the country with Lowcountry Oyster Company’s Essential Oyster Bundle, including 50 or 100 oysters, a custom oyster knife, and choice of specialty sauce. All oysters are harvested the day of ordering and remain fridge-fresh for 10 days. Shop more shell-shockingly delightful gifts. Pro tip: Place orders for Christmas by Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. 🦪 *
• It’s ok if you waited until the last minute to shop this season. There’s still time to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. We’re talking cocktail glasses, shirts, candles, mugs, and more. Our gift guides make shopping easy. 🛍️

• We’ll call this a win for humankind. After years of collaboratively researching a procedure conceptualized by MUSC Health pediatric cardiac surgeon T. Konrad Rajab, MD, Duke Health performed the first-ever human partial heart transplant. The surgery saved 5-month-old Owen’s life, and is revolutionary for children with congenital heart defects. Find out why. 🫀*

• Calling all globetrotters. If exploring bucket list destinations while meeting like-minded travelers is one of your 2023 goals, consider booking a small group trip with Encounters Travel. See one of the seven wonders of the world on the Jordan & Egypt Explorer Trip or snorkel among diverse marine life on the Maldives Uncovered Tour.*

• This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself.*

• Still shopping for the hunter or angler in your life? Sportsman’s Box, the leading gear discovery service for outdoorsmen, is adding a free $100 credit for all new members through Saturday, Dec. 31. Choose from nine leading brands with your first Sportsman’s Box and claim your free gift. 🎣 *

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