Plus, Pickle Palooza is coming in September.
 
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🧋 Tea-riffic with a touch of boba
two bubbles teas. The one on the left is purple and then one on the right is green and orange.
Let’s get this par-tea started with some boba. | Photo by the CHStoday team.
What’s the tea on boba?

If you haven’t heard of it, it can also be referred to as bubble tea or milk tea. No matter what you call it, it’s been popping up around Charleston over the last few years.

We think it’s tea-licious, so come oolong as we list seven bubble tea spots around the Holy City.

Poke Tea House, 441 Meeting St., Ste. E

This eatery serves up a Freshen Up It Tea which has a green tea base and guests can add boba.

Riso Noodle House, 1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.

This West Ashley favorite has various boba teas to choose from. We can’t decide which one we want to try first... maybe the Mighty Mango or the Passion Fruit Bubble tea.

Ha Long Café, 281 Meeting St.

This downtown restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine along with lots of tea options. We’ll take the Monster Boba Tea.

Maccaro Charleston, 427 King St.

Here’s another option for tea, this spot has flavors like strawberry, matcha, and caramel milk tea.

Two people cheers with their boba tea

It’s time to plan a boba date.

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Photo provided by @cuppamanna

Cuppa Manna, 100 S. Main St., Ste A, Summerville + 2007 2nd Ave., Ste C, Summerville

This Summerville local business always seems to be running fun initiatives for their boba tea — like most recently, experimenting with Pop Rocks.

King Acai and Bubble Tea, Multiple locations

With locations in Northwoods Mall, Citadel Mall, and Folly Beach, you have to take a picture of your boba tea by the Boba is Life sign.

The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery, 3510 Park Avenue Blvd., Mount Pleasant

Did you know? This family-owned businesses started as a mobile dessert + catering company. It has now expanded throughout SC and GA and its offerings include boba tea.
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, July 24
  • Christmas in July Experience | Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28 | 12 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel, 75 Wentworth St., Charleston | Free | The halls will be decked with festive delights for all to enjoy, plus there’s a mailbox for early letters to Santa in The Library.
  • Yarn Therapy In-Person | Wednesday, July 24 | 2-4 p.m. | Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek | Free | Knitting + crochet enthusiasts of all skills are welcome at this weekly gathering meant for relaxation and socialization.
  • Kid Tours: Wacky Whales | Wednesday, July 24 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Meet some of the whales in the Museum’s whale-y cool natural history collection + make your own fin-tastic friend to take home.
  • Art of Jazz: Grace McNally | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St., Charleston | $15-$45 | Bandleader and multi-faceted guitarist, Grace McNally, crosses genres and cultures with her arrangements, original music, and interpretations of jazz standards and folk songs.
Thursday, July 25
  • Free Verse Poetry Workshop with Marcus Amaker | Thursday, July 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Baxter-Patrick James Island Library, 1858 South Grimball Rd., Charleston | Free | This month’s workshop will be led by SC Literary Hall of Fame Inductee Marcus Amaker - no writing experience is necessary.
  • New Kids On The Block | Thursday, July 25 | 7 p.m. | Credit One Stadium, 7596, 161 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston | $24-$494 | Don’t miss this boy band put on a show with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Friday, July 26
  • Music on the Green | Friday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Pack a blanket and bring the family to this outdoor concert series featuring regional bands.
  • Paleo Roadshow | Friday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing, 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd. Ste.1, Charleston | Price of purchase | Charleston Fossil Adventures presents this antique roadshow for fossils.
  • Next Stop Comedy | Friday, July 26 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston | $20-$25 | Get ready to laugh with this brand new lineup of comedians.
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⚽️ Heading to Columbia for Rivals in Red?

A look at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC.
Columbia, SC is welcoming soccer fans to the sports-loving city with friendly locals, cold drinks, delicious cuisine, and more. | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Make it your goal to live like a local while you’re in Columbia for Rivals in Red: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC. Here’s what to do before and after the match:
Won’t be at Williams-Brice Stadium? Watch the game at Market on Main or The British Bulldog Pub.
 
News Notes
 
Community
  • The container ship that caused an emergency closure of the Ravenel Bridge last month is now free to leave Charleston. The vessel was cleared after Port State Control examiners ran dockside trials to ensure proper operation. The ship can now continue to the Bahamas. (WCSC)
Shop
  • It’s almost time to get school supplies. On Friday, Aug. 2, Tanger Outlets Charleston will host a tax-free Back-to-School Bash. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, games, and giveaways while doing some back-to-school shopping. (WCIV)
Active
  • Ready, set, go. The Summerville Italian Meatball Run will return for its second year in October. Proceeds from the 5K race and one-mile fun run will benefit the Educational Foundation of Dorchester County District 2 Schools. (WCBD)
Try This
  • Forte Jazz Lounge on Upper King is celebrating five years with an anniversary gala on Thursday, Aug. 1. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., attendees can enjoy a silent auction and live music from Joe Clarke and the Forte Jazz Band and food prepared by Chef Helene McSweeney.
Arts
  • The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the CofC School of Arts will host the first solo museum exhibit of New Orleans-based artist Demond Melancon. From Aug. 23 until Dec. 7, “As Any Means Are Necessary” will be displayed. Melancon is known for creating massive suits, having one in the IAAM.
Plan Ahead
  • Pickle fans, rejoice. Pickle Palooza: a local celebration of all things pickle will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Mount Pleasant. Activities include pickle-tasting flights, a pickle-eating contest, and pickle corn hole. Get your tickets. (Holy City Sinner)
 
 
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🍴 Go on a culinary journey

menu
The lineup looks great. | Photo provided by @southcitypr + @crucatering
Cru Catering has launched its Summer Private Dinner Series,and we’ve got the details.

Each multi-course dinner is curated by Cru’s Executive Chef and owner, John Zucker, along with VP of Culinary Operations Todd Annis and Executive Chef Alicia Smith. The meals are paired with wine + spirits by Cru’s beverage director.

Tickets are all-inclusive and $180 per person. Larger groups are welcome, but this experience is limited to 20 guests each night.

All events start at 6 p.m. and are hosted at 1784 Harmon St. in North Charleston — and hurry, they tend to sell out.

Here’s the rest of the lineup:

Tour of Italy | Friday, July 26 + Saturday, July 27
The chefs will share their Italian culinary adventures in the form of seven courses with regional Italian wine.

Sabor + Spirits: A Tequila Tour | Friday, Aug. 9 + Saturday, Aug. 10
This dinner features South American street fare and a tequila tasting with nine varieties.
 
The Buy
 
The perfect shoe for the rest of summer: Birkenstock’s waterproof slide sandal, which comes in bright and cute colors like purple fog, coral peach, and popcorn.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Earlier this week, we reported the opening of Spicewalla Charleston at 49 John St. Well, now we have pictures to share. Check out the colorful shop.
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