08.25.2023

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The foodie event this fall that you won’t want to miss

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Hosted by Explore Charleston, Food & Wine, and Travel + Leisure, this annual foodie event serves up delish dishes and fun times. | Photo provided by Explore Charleston

Let’s eat, Charleston. Grab your BFF (read: best foodie friend), and get ready for Gather Charleston happening Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Charleston Visitors Center (375 Meeting Street).

Enjoy two days of some of our city’s favorite chefs, local goods, and cultural experiences for a celebration of all that makes Charleston a dynamic destination — and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Top City in the US year after year.

General Admission passes for this 21+ event grant attendees access to the Tasting Tent, Demo Stage, and an open bar. Here’s some more flavor to look forward to:

🍽 Tasting Tent

Friday hours: 2-6:30 p.m.; Saturday hours: 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Comprised of local restaurants and goods, the Tasting Tent is curated to give a well-rounded taste of Charleston cuisine. With each restaurant providing a different menu on both days, you’re able to sample a variety of Lowcountry favorites.

Note: The Tasting Tent will close during cooking demos,

🎤 Demo Stage lineup

Schedule and programming details subject to change.

Carrie Morey (Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits)
Chef Mike Lata (FIG + The Ordinary) and Chef Kevin Johnson (The Grocery)
Chef Michelle Weaver (The Charleston Grill) and Tia Clark (Casual Crabbing with Tia)
Chef Marcus Shell (39 Rue de Jean) and Chef Kevin Mitchell (The Culinary Institute of Charleston)
Chef Dano Heinze (Vern’s)
Chef Marc Collins (Circa 1886) and Chef John Ondo (The Atlantic Room at Kiawah Island Golf Resort)

Check out the full schedule.

🍷 Additional add-ons

Pro tip: Get your tickets soon — these events are selling fast.

Exclusive wine tasting with Food & Wine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle (Hosted at the Charleston Visitors Center)
An after-hours event at High Wire Distilling

Learn more and snag tickets

Events

Friday, Aug. 25

Farmers Market | Friday, Aug. 25 | 3-7 p.m. | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3673 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | Free | Stop by this local farmers market for fresh produce.
Affordable Art CHS Pop-Up | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | The Loutrel, 61 State St., Charleston | Free | Stroll and shop one of a kind works from a variety of local artists with Affordable Art of Charleston.
Lakuna Links Pop-Up | Friday, Aug. 25 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Shanty Shoppe, 3530 Park Avenue Blvd., Suite 105, Mount Pleasant | Free | Choose from bracelets, anklets, and rings in silver, solid-gold, or gold-filled that will be cut, placed, and welded just for you.

Saturday, Aug. 26

24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7:45-11 a.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave., Summerville | $25-$35 | Make a dash and run for a good cause supporting this local nonprofit.
ACE Summer Wellness Series | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 9-10 a.m. | The Charleston Place/Market Street Circle, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | $40 | Try this these weekly dance-based class that offers a fitness practice to strengthen the body and mind.

Sunday, Aug. 27

West Ashley Cars and Coffee | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 8-10 a.m. | Northbridge Shopping Center, 1690 Olde Town Rd., Charleston | Free | Come check out some of the coolest cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the local area.
Vivian Howard’s Book Club | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Lenoir, 68 Wentworth St., Charleston | $65-$85 | Stop by to hear from legendary North Carolina pit masters Ed and Ryan Mitchell, along with co-author Zella Palmer, to discuss “Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque.”

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News Notes

Open

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs’ second location is now open at 801 Folly Rd., in James Island. Guests can find original menu items + location-specific items like the Smash Burger. It is open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (The Post and Courier)

Drink

The Charleston Summer Wine Festival will take place on Saturday Aug. 26, at a updated time from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy 50 wine selections, mimosas, beer, food, and live music.

Cause

Charleston County Parks will host Grind for Life, a skateboarding competition on Saturday, Sept. 30. This event will benefit the Grind for Life organization, which helps cancer patients with their travel expenses. Various competitions throughout the day will occur, and registration is now open for $50 per person.

Edu

Pattison’s Academy, a charter school in Charleston County serving educational services for children with disabilities, is launching a Pre-K program. Learn more about the new program that helps children develop literacy + social skills. (WCSC)

Wellness

In our latest edition of CHS Wellness in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare: Your guide to exercising outdoors (safely) during summertime; eight smoothie spots to add some chill to your day; SPF FAQs answered by a surfing dermatologist; and more. Subscribe — the next issue drops on Monday.*

Sports

Ready for draft day? Host your fantasy party at Kickin’ Chicken and get two free Buckets of Miller Lite, Coors Light, or Miller High Life — plus, 25 free nuggets + a free order of Bobby Fries. Learn more + book at any of their locations.*

Featured Job

homeRN Charleston, a private pay concierge caregiving and nursing service, is hiring Caregivers. homeRN provides personalized, reliable in-home care to patients and their families. The caregiving team consists of certified nursing assistants, nursing students, and experienced caregivers guided by the medical expertise of a nurse. Learn more + apply.*

Finance

Pro tip: Peek into finance experts’ wallets and you’ll see this card. Where to start with the perks? This card is one of the best with 0% intro APR for over a year, up to 5% cash back, and no annual fee. Learn more.*

Try This

Restaurants

Stawberry short cake dessert at Rudy Royale in downtown Charleston.

Dessert, please. | Photo by: CHStoday team

This summer, the culinary team at Rudy Royale rolled out a new menu inspired by in-season, local + sustainable ingredients. Recently, the CHStoday team dined in to get a taste of what the southern eatery at 209 E. Bay St. had to offer. Here’s what we tried.

We started our tasting with some summer cocktails + mocktails. The restaurant offers a range of fun drinks for everyone to enjoy like the Driving Miss Daisy or the Honeysuckle Lavender Martini.

Next came the appetizers — Rudy Royale has fresh options, including fried oysters with corn chowder, country ham, and parmesan and a dish of South Carolina peaches with candied pecans, whipped goat cheese, and watercress.

Then, it was time to try some entrees. We’re still drooling over the sauteed pesto shrimp. Other menu items include salmon, steak, and a potato gnocchi dish.

Don’t worry — We also tried its famous fried chicken and topped off our meal with a top-to-bottom handmade strawberry shortcake.

Be on the lookout for an upcoming special menu for Restaurant Week.

Shoutout

Happy birthday, CHStoday member Frank Prevatt. We hope your special day is filled with your favorite things in Charleston! — CHStoday team

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Next week on Thursday, Aug. 31, Tie Dye Night is back at Mex 1 Park West from 4-7 p.m. There will be a limited amount of shirts, so get there early to get your spot.

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