05.19.2023

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Dig in, Charleston

New restaurants to try around Charleston, SC

Add Southbound to your list. | Photo by @themikeledford

Something we love about Charleston is the ever-growing food scene. We feel like we’ll never catch up with all the eateries popping up around town, and that’s a great problem to have.

If you’re at a fork in the road and need a recommendation, use this roundup of new bars, restaurants, and eateries to try in the Holy City as a checklist.

BarPizza, 656G Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | This family-friendly pizza joint opened in Belle Hall Shopping Center in May 2023, replacing Kiki & Rye.
Cinnaholic, 415 King St. | Order build-your-own cinnamon rolls, cookies, and edible cookie dough at this vegan bakery that arrived in April 2023.
Lobby Bar, 194 E. Bay St. | This bar at The Palmetto hotel, which opened in March 2023, offers a custom craft cocktail menu and Southern-inspired bites.
Southbound, 72 Cannon St. | This restaurant, which opened downtown in February 2023, features live-fire cooking and local ingredients.
Sorelle, 88 Broad St. | Head to Broad Street for an Italian restaurant, mercato, pizza counter, wine room, and bar rolled into one that opened in February 2023.
Hugh Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, 1028 St. Andrews Blvd. | Dig into barbecue and milkshakes at this Nashville-based spot that opened in January 2023.

Grab family and friends and hit the latest spots around town. This list is only a handful of new restaurants, so if there’s another one we should cover next, let us know.

Events

Friday, May 19

Party at the Point | Friday, May 19 | 5 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $10 | This happy hour concert series takes place on Friday evenings and features live music and plenty of food and drinks.

Saturday, May 20

Rock the Block for Autism | Saturday, May 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Oak Road Brewery, 108 E. 3rd North St., Summerville | Free | Attend this street fest fundraiser including a live band, silent auction, beer, food trucks, and fun activities for kids.
Summerville Farmers Market | Saturday, May 20 | First Citizens Bank, Behind Town Hall, 218 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Visit this market featuring goods from farmers, growers, specialty foods, and artisans.
Spring Artisan Market | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Waterfront Park on Daniel Island, 101 River Landing Dr., Charleston | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of community, food, music, and fun — a portion of the proceeds will benefit Charleston Waterkeeper.

Sunday, May 21

15th Annual Chef’s Potluck | Sunday, May 21 | 4-7 p.m. | The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston | $175-$185 | Bring your appetite for this fundraiser potluck featuring 15 local chefs.

Thursday, May 25

Preserved-as-found: Enhanced Preservation Tour of the Aiken-Rhett House | Thursday, May 25 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | $15 | Get an in-depth look at one of Charleston most notorious historical homes.*

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Health

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because it often has no symptoms. | Photo provided by MUSC Health

54 million. That’s the number of Americans affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. During the month of May, MUSC Health is spreading awareness about this extremely underdiagnosed condition.

Stacey Rothwell, a certified physician assistant at MUSC Health, discusses the importance of talking to your doctor about your risk of osteoporosis, getting screened, and possible treatments for those with the disease in this ~15 minute listen from MUSC Health.*

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News Notes

Community

The National Park Service is requesting feedback from the community through Friday, June 16 on its plans to replace the docks at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park on Sullivan’s Island. Tune into the virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 25 from 6-8 p.m. (WCIV)

Open

The Market at Paradiso opened its doors yesterday at 4338 McCarthy St. in North Charleston. Check out this spot for grab-and-go options, a wine and beer selection, and local provisions + goods.

Coming Soon

The Hub at Nexton, a mixed-use development in Summerville, is gaining some new tenants. Look forward to the arrival of spots including Lombardi’s Pizza Kitchen, The Co-op, and The Backyard Biergarten in June or July. (The Post and Courier)
Trident Medical Center is opening a $47.5 million mental health hospital in Ladson. Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness is slated to open on Tuesday, June 6. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Festival

The full lineup and daily tickets are now available for Riverfront Revival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Look forward to performances by artists including Darius Rucker, Band of Horses, and Wilderado during this music festival set for October 7-8.

Concert

Don’t order that cheeseburger just yet. Jimmy Buffet’s concert at Credit One Stadium, originally set for tomorrow, May 20, is being rescheduled. Here’s the good news: All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date once announced. (WCBD)

Biz

Candlefish launched a quarterly artist collaboration series at its King Street storefront at 270 King St. to celebrate local artists, kicking off with Kate Comen. Each purchase supports the local arts community.

Health

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Learn how patients can address mental health concerns during primary care visits in this ~4-minute listen from MUSC Health.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Unlock your home equity.*

Shop

Quick, who’s the next person you’ll buy a gift for? We’ve got 25 gift ideas that will spark joy + are perfect for every budget. One of our favorites? A heated back and neck massager to relieve pressure and tension.

Development

The development glossary

Your guide to understanding development news in Charleston, SC

Charleston is always being developed. | Photo by Preservation Society of Charleston

With so many ongoing and potential developments in the Lowcountry, this glossary may be handy. Check out definitions of common terms paired with local projects and examples you might recognize.

Mixed-Use

These are projects that provide more than one purpose in the community, like a building with apartments on top and shops on the bottom. Expect to see combinations of housing and commercial components.

Think: Proposed plans for the Union Pier redevelopment, which feature a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, hotel rooms, civic spaces, and public parks.

Rezoning

This changes an area of land from the city’s designated use. Examples of rezoning requests include developers looking to build a high-rise in a neighborhood with a height restriction or open a business in an area marked residential.

Think: Zoning changes approved by the City of Charleston Planning Commission for a proposed luxury hotel on Meeting Street where the Days Inn used to be. (The Post and Courier)

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The Wrap

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Hey y’all, something’s growing at Taco Boy on Huger Street. “Delilah” the century plant has woken up from her long beauty sleep to bloom. Check out these photos on Instagram.

Fun fact: Century plants bloom once in their lifetime, often taking 20 or 30 years (or more) to bloom, then die. Grab a margarita and taco and see Delilah in person before she returns to the earth.

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