01.24.2024

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Join in on the fun with Lowcountry Eat Out!

Q+A with Christine England of Lowcountry Eat Out!

Christine is very involved in the local food and drink community. | Photo provided by Christine England.

One of the ways you can stay up to date with new places to try for food and drinks is with a local Facebook group. Lowcountry Eat Out! has amassed more than 100,000 followers, describes itself as “A group of food-loving people who are supporting restaurants through dining, recommendation, sharing and engaging with restaurants and their social media. We are your restaurant referral network.”

We caught up with Christine England, one of the admins of the group. Keep reading to learn more.

For those unfamiliar with Lowcountry Eat Out!, what is it?

Lowcountry Eat Out! started during COVID-19. The goal was to share with our other foodie friends what restaurants were open and closed, the new menus, and whether they were doing take-out or delivery. As the group grew, I decided to keep the group positive. The goal is always to talk about the places you love. Those spots that would make you be sad if they closed.

table scape of King BBQ — How yummy does this food from King BBQ look?
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Photo provided by Lowcountry Eat Out!

What makes the local food and beverage scene unique in Charleston?

I think people forget that we are literally at the end of the road, so in terms of available ingredients, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to get things here. When you look at the diversity of restaurants that are popping up, they are making some incredible menus.

It’s wild to think I know some chefs/owners who drive to Atlanta a couple of times a month to make sure they can get the ingredients they prefer to use. They do that because they truly love what they do and are passionate about delivering an experience. We aren’t a major city with a year-round growing season.

Are there any specific tips you can give us for supporting the Charleston food and beverage community during the slower months?

The best is to write 5-star reviews for your local Charleston businesses and share posts or comment on posts from your favorite spots on social media. We have a plethora of tourists visiting the area. Let’s help them find the spots we love.

More ways to support

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Bookends: A Book Club with Victoria Benton Frank + Polly Buxton | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6 p.m. | Buxton Books, 160 King St., Charleston | $8-$32 | Join this inaugural event for a new series full of conversation, community, and cocktails.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Macrame Plant Hanger Class | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr., Charleston | $35 | Enjoy a yummy beverage while you make your very own macrame plant hanger.
Free Verse Poetry Workshop with Marcus Amaker | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Baxter-Patrick James Island Library, 1858 South Grimball Rd., Charleston | Free | Bring your imagination and see where it takes you at this month’s poetry workshop led by Charleston’s first Poet Laureate.

Friday, Jan. 26

WMNûp Coffee MEETûp for Women Entrepreneurs | Friday, Jan. 26 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Bomb Bar West Ashley, 466 Savannah Hwy., Ste. B, Charleston | $15 | Join to cultivate community, meet new like-minded friends, share the work you do, + receive support.
Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 26 | 9:30 p.m. | Snafu Brewery, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | $13 | Snafu Brewing presents “The Second Funniest Kids in School,” a night of stand-up comedy.

Calendar events here

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Travel

3 reasons to stay in Columbia for the Masters

Slideshow of a man with a prosthetic leg at the driving range, a group of men sitting around a picnic table with a yellow umbrella, and two women and a man sitting at a bar top at a restaurant, holding up cocktails.

Columbia has a course for you — from Golden Hills in Lexington to Cobblestone Park in Blythewood and every green in between. | Photos by Jeff Blake and Forrest Clonts via Experience Columbia SC

Going to the Masters this year? (Lucky you.) Just one hour down the road from Augusta, Columbia, SC has you covered for accommodations and entertainment.

Want to play a round yourself? Check out Cola’s golf courses.
Work up an appetite watching the pros? Here’s where to grab a bite after the round.
If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, reservations fill up quickly. Did you know? Many hotels offer shuttles to and from Augusta National, plus other Masters perks.

See you in Soda City

News Notes

Civic

Want to stay involved? This week, Charleston County announced a new tool to stay informed about the future infrastructure and City Council topics with a new website. If in-person meetings are more your style, see upcoming dates. (WCSC)

Development

For community members who want to be involved in the planning process of the redevelopment of Union Pier, there are two upcoming workshops — Today, Jan. 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center (Camden Room) and tomorrow, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Arthur W. Christopher Community Center.

Environment

Charleston County Environmental Management has joined the Recycle Coach app. Residents can use this to receive recycling collection reminders + updates, have access to resources, and report issues to the county’s Environmental Management department. (WCBD)

Show

Ready for a night of laughs? The Riviera, the historic theater at 227 King St., has announced three upcoming comedy shows over the next few months featuring Rory Scovel tomorrow night, Joe DeRosa in February, and Jared Freid in March. See the details.

Active

The Good Energy Movement workout event is this Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at The Dewberry (334 Meeting St.) There will be a 30-minute full-body workout led by Megan Roup, The Sculpt Society Founder, and then a meet and greet and complimentary cocktails and light bites. Tickets are $50.

Outdoors

Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park, located at 1595 Highland Ave., will now offer Charleston Laser Tag. This experience will combine elements of video games and action sports. Book your ticket for $25. (Holy City Sinner)

Try This

Looking to transform your life? Meet My Coach Ray, a seasoned NLP Coach and Trainer based in Charleston who could help you embrace an empowering journey of genuine, lasting change to unlock more joy and satisfaction in life. Schedule your free discovery call.*

Culture

Asked: Your 2024 local predictions

blue skies, blue water, and the Arthur Ravenel Bridge

What does the future have in store for 2024? | Photo by beccornwell.

Gaze into your crystal ball and tell us... what’s in the cards for Charleston in 2024?

That’s what we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us. On our list of questions for 2024 predictions, we’re wondering:

Will Travel + Leisure rank Charleston as the No. 1 city in the US again?
How many people will visit Charleston?
When will our temperatures hit 90° again?
Will Taylor Swift announce a surprise concert here?
How many new restaurants will open?

Got any other predictions for us? Take our survey. Regardless of what 2024 has in store, we’re looking forward to seeing what happens. All we know for sure is that we’ll be there to keep you updated on what’s to come.

The Buy

The Buy 1.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

The best baking supplies to cook up something cozy and comforting this winter. Think: a sourdough starter helper, lemon lavender scones baking mix, and Herbes de Provence focaccia mix.

Answered

What are some places around town to get soup?

French soup in a white bowl — Here is the Vichyssoise Soup from La Bonne Franquette.
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Photo by the CHStoday team.

City Editor Erika here. Last week, I asked for some soup recommendations around town. Here are some of the suggestions that I got:

Five Loaves Cafe - (I heard the potato, broccoli, and cheddar soup was fantastic.)
Community Table
Félix (Pro tip: try the Soupe à l’Oignon.)

Finally, I would like to recommend the Vichyssoise Soup from La Bonne Franquette (652 St. Andrews Blvd.) I tried it last week during a CHS team lunch, and it was delicious.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

We are on a roller coaster with the weather. Last weekend, it was freezing, but surprise, surprise, a change is on the way. Check out the forecast for this weekend.

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