The third annual Dine Where You Live campaign is underway and lasts through the end of the month (Thursday, Feb. 29).
The Town of Mount Pleasant and its Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to encourage folks to support local restaurants. The chamber says the campaign “supports local food and beverage establishments owned and run by your friends, neighbors, and family members and keeps dollars in the local economy.”
Participating businesses
Bohemian Bull - Mount Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi (Oakland and Ben Sawyer locations)
Burtons Grill
Condado Tacos
Dog + Duck (Long Point and Park West locations)
The Dolly Llama Waffle Master
For All The Tea
Graze Craze
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston/Mount Pleasant
Malika
MIX
Nautical Bowls
Nick’s German Kitchen
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ruby’s NY Style Bagels
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
Sheffield’s Wine Bar
Sommba
(Participating businesses as of Monday, Jan. 22)
Weekly drawing
Every week, one lucky diner will win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. To enter the drawing, you have to post about your dining experience at a participating business on Instagram or Facebook and tag @experiencemp + @mtpchamber in the post.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $27.50-$54.50 | Dancing queens get ready for the time of your lives and secure your spot for ‘70s pop show.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Pizza 101 | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 5:30-8 p.m. | The DIME, River Landing Dr., Charleston | $100 | Get hands-on in this pizza-making class + learn from Chef Jalen Reeves on how to make a margherita pizza.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Paint + Sip | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $37 | Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit + learn to paint love-inspired piece Key to My Heart.
Friday, Feb. 9
Walk + Talk Charleston: Journey to the IAAM | Friday, Feb. 9 | 2 -4 p.m. | Charleston Place Hotel, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | $35 | Join this tour to explore Charleston’s African American community through several generations.
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The Isle of Palms marina project is moving forward. City Council made plans for a public dock, a boardwalk, and a waterfront park in 2020. The boardwalk and public dock have been completed. The waterfront park portion is set to be finished by May. Give your input. (WCSC)
Travel
Ready for takeoff? United Airlines is adding a daily nonstop flight between Charleston International and Houston at the end of March. (The Post and Courier)
Development
Hungry for more options? To accommodate the Charleston area’s growing population, a dozen grocery stores are in the works. There will be several new Publix locations, a Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Lowes Foods opening their doors across the Lowcountry. (The Post and Courier)
Seasonal
Friday, Feb. 9th through Sunday, Feb. 11th from 2-4 p.m., The Charleston Place is partnering with HART Jewelry Studio for a “Hart to Heart Galentine’s Tea” pop-up featuring tea martinis, tea bites, and HART’s charm bar. Tickets are $135, including a gift, a martini, and tea food.
Cause
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary is holding the Hearts for Hounds online pottery auction until Saturday, Feb. 10 to support ~200 animals. The auction will feature art by local artist Leigh Wechter. (WCIV)
Feel Good
Do you have a local love story? Submit your memories to our local love map by Friday, Feb. 9 for a chance to be featured in the newsletter. Psst — putting your love on the map makes a nice surprise for your sweetheart.
Finance
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The Francis Marion Hotel is centrally located in downtown Charleston near historic homes, shops, and restaurants. | Photo by @francismarionhotel
1924. Calvin Coolidge was president, the Ford Model T Tudor was one of the most popular vehicles on the roads, and it was the year the Francis Marion Hotel opened its doors at 387 King St.
Yes, your math is correct. The historic hotel is celebrating 100 years on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Quick facts about the hotel
Named after Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, aka “Swamp Fox”
12 stories tall
235 guestrooms and suites
Cost of $1.5 million to build
Restored in 1996
Home to the Swamp Fox Restaurant
Houses The Spa of Charleston
The hotel’s website notes the 1920s as the Golden Age of railroads, radio, and grand hotels, and that the Charleston Renaissance was booming and the Francis Marion Hotel was a hub for artists and writers.
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