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🍫 We’ll take s’more please

Places to satisfy your s’mores craving in Charleston
A s'mores cookie from Insomnia Cookies.
Gimme gimme s’mores. | Photo by Stephanie Freeman
This is s’more than a feeling. S’mores are typically associated with fires and fall, but in Charleston you can have different takes on this campfire treat year-round. Take a look at some local spins on s’mores as we celebrate National S’mores Day today, Aug. 10.

Peace Pie | 223 Meeting St. + 41 John St.

S’mores ice cream sandwich | Sink your teeth into chocolate ice cream and marshmallows sandwiched between two graham cracker cookies.

Vespa Pizzeria | 224 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island

S’mores | A mug of goodness featuring melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and crispy graham crackers.

LB Sweets & Treats | 1939 Maybank Hwy.

S’mores ice cream | If you’d prefer to enjoy your s’mores in a cup or cone, this is the dessert for you.

Insomnia Cookies | 509 King St.

S’mores Cookie | Grab your flannel and munch on this chocolate cookie with toasty marshmallow, crunchy graham cracker, and chocolate chunks.

Duck Donuts | 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 16B

S’mores Donut | We donut know about you, but this culinary creation with chocolate icing, graham cracker crumbs, and marshmallow drizzle makes us want to sing a campfire song.

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar | 1909 Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant

S’mores the Merrier | This shake with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, graham cracker, and a marshmallow rim is basically a frozen s’more in a jar.

Boxcar Betty’s | Multiple locations

S’more macaron | Enjoy a fried chicken sandwich with a side of fried pickles, but be sure to save room for a s’mores macaron sourced from Almond Dust Patisserie for dessert.
Kickin' Chicken
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Wolffer Estate Wine Stand Pop-Up | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 1-6 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Take a sip out of summer at this pop-up wine event.
  • Abstract Paint & Sip Class | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St., Charleston | $55.20 | All supplies and a complimentary glass of wine or beer is included with your ticket to this artsy event.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Wakeboard Happy Hour | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $30 | Enjoy a relaxed night out on the water and learn how to wakeboard.
  • Succulent & Sangria Workshop | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse, 832 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Make your own Instagram-worthy succulent terrarium while enjoying libations.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Shop food offerings and artisan crafts while listening to live local music.
  • The Paper Canopy Grand Opening | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Paper Canopy, 93c Spring St., Charleston | Free | Browse fine stationary and craft goods + enter a raffle to win $250.
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News Notes
Ranked
  • No. 16. That’s where Charleston ranked on Livability’s list of “Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast.” The Holy City was lauded for its career opportunities in tech, impressive history scene, and beautiful landscapes. Also on the list is Cary, NC (No. 2) and Asheville, NC (No. 17). (Livability)
Pets
  • Monday, Aug. 14 is the last day to nominate your pet for a chance to be featured on the 2023 edition of Palmetto Brewing Company’s Rescue Brew Beer. Each nomination is $10 and proceeds support the Charleston Animal Society. See past years’ winners for inspiration. Voting starts Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Cause
  • Warrior Surf Foundation will host the 7th Annual Surfboard Auction & Raffle at Bohemian Bull (1531 Folly Rd., James Island) on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Leading up the event, place a bid for the chance to win a surfboard signed by Jimmy Buffet.
Civic
  • The North Charleston Police Department welcomed two new K-9s to its team yesterday. Ghost from Slovakia and Edo from Poland are certified in criminal apprehension, drug detection, and building searches. (WCBD)
Family
  • Head to Carolina Ice Palace tomorrow, Aug. 11, for Pajama Party Public Skate from 6 to 8 p.m. Wear your favorite pjs and enjoy food and drink specials. The three best-dressed skaters will win a free public skate pass. Attend for $12.
Kids
  • Middleton Place National Historic Landmark kicks off its Kids Free Fridays tomorrow, Aug. 11. The event gives kids ages 17 and under free general admission entry when visiting with a paying family adult. Additional Kids Free Fridays dates are Friday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Aug. 25.
Plan Ahead
  • Charleston Beerfest will return for its second year with 60+ participating breweries, live music, and food trucks from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. VIP tickets are sold out but you can still scoop general admission tickets for $35.
Fun Fact
  • You can order a slice of sushi pizza from Poke Burri Charleston’s secret menu this month. Choose between spicy tuna and crab or fresh salmon and tuna. Not a big fan of sushi? Poke Burri offers ramen dishes as well.
Finance
  • Hey, big spender: Earn cash back on groceries, gas, and at your fave restaurants using Upside’s free app. Bonus: CHStoday readers get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code CHS25.*
 
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🍹 Mocktails are having their moment

The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Charleston
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Park & Grove’s Blood Moon mocktail is calling our name. | Photo by @savannahjoy_copeland
Now more than ever, data shows that consumers are experimenting with what it means to be “sober curious.” The result has been a spike in sales of non-alcoholic beverages and a declining interest in alcoholic drinks.

Here are a few stand-out stats:
  • Total dollar sales of non-alcoholic beverages grew by 20.6% between August 2021 and 2022. Non-alcoholic beer accounted for 85.3% of those sales.
  • 36% of US consumers reported to have “lost interest in drinking alcohol in general” while 13% reported to be “interested in alternative non-alcoholic beverages.”
  • Global Market Share predicts that the non-alcoholic drinks market will grow to $30 billion by 2025.
Wanna know where you can enjoy a mocktail in Charleston? Local spots include Park & Grove, Little Palm, and The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits. Check out five more spots we love at the link below.
Noteworthy mocktails around town
 
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The Wrap
 
Emily Shea wearing a black shirt next to houseplants

Today’s edition by:
Emily
From the editor
The only thing I like better than a regular donut is a sushi donut — especially the Spicy Tuna Donut from Poke Burri. I’ll be ordering that and the special sushi pizza that I mentioned in the News Notes section above next time I’m there.
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