Plus, Lowcountry Oyster Company's $6.4 million expansion project.
 
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🦞 A decade of excellent seafood

Q+A with Jesse Sandole of 167 Raw
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167 Raw started as a small shop + restaurant on East Bay Street. | Photo by Lawson Builder
From its humble beginnings as a small restaurant on East Bay, 167 Raw has grown into a large-scale restaurant that quite literally always has a line out the door. The seafood spot is celebrating its 10th anniversary and continues to bring New England classics to Charleston.

We caught up with owner Jesse Sandole, a College of Charleston graduate (Go Cougars), to talk about how his business has changed over the past decade.

We’re sure you have several fond memories at 167 Raw, but do you have one that sticks out above the rest?
On the night of our soft opening, after years of planning and construction, the moment guests started streaming into our new King Street location is definitely a top memory. It turned into less of a mock service and more of a crazy party.

This photo shows 167 Raw's new space, which features a bright raw bar.

167 Raw’s new space is bringing all the coastal vibes.

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Photo by Mike Ledford

When you first started 10 years ago, did you ever see yourself where you are now?
We felt like we were offering something different that the city was excited about. When we opened, we only had four seats at the chef’s counter, but we quickly began to pivot to create more seating. A few years later, it eventually became clear to us that a bigger space was ultimately going to be necessary to streamline many aspects of the business. We are incredibly grateful for our new home at 193 King St. and for all of our guests who love to be there.

Other than your own, what are some of your favorite local restaurants?
There are so many great places in town that it’s hard to narrow it down. Chubby Fish, Malagon, FIG & The Ordinary, Graft, Last Saint, the list goes on, but I stop by Huriyali almost daily for an acai bowl or smoothie.
Owner's recommendations + plans for the future
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Events
Wednesday, July 31
  • Dog Days of Summer | Wednesday, July 31-Saturday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Nellie and Lo, 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Price of supplies purchased | Make time to drop off dog + cat supplies that will benefit several local rescues.
  • Not Your Mother’s Gin Dinner | Wednesday, July 31 | 6-9 p.m. | The Establishment, 28 Broad St., Charleston | $120 | This seven-course dinner explores gins from around the world — each drink will be paired with a local dish.
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Hot Beach | Thursday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | Join the opening reception to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
  • Music Bingo & South Philly SteakSpot | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Bingo is free | Put your music knowledge to the test + guess that song.
Friday, Aug. 2
  • James Island Town Market | Friday, Aug. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Town Hall Parking Lot, 1122 Dills Bluff Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks, and fresh produce.
  • Taylor’s Version - A Swiftie Dance Party | Friday, Aug. 2 | 10 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $25+ | Shake off some of this “Cruel Summer” heat, and head indoors for this party.
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Culture

Embark on a culinary journey during Harvesting Heritage
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Harvesting Heritage highlights creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodways throughout South Carolina. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum
Calling all foodies, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts.

The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia kicks off its Harvesting Heritage event series with Chef Amethyst Ganaway next month.

Snack and sip while exploring six South Carolina regions through culinary themes, including:
  • Coastal Connections | Aug. 17 | Learn about seafood sustainability + the health of our local ecosystems.
  • Upstate Fusions | Sept. 21 | Celebrate the culinary traditions of Indigenous + African American people.
  • Black Appalachia | Nov. 16 | Experience cultural traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Get tickets and tasty details
News Notes
Announced
  • Carnival will no longer stop in Charleston after this year, but two cruise lines have stops in the Holy City on their future itineraries. Norwegian Cruise Line has stops here in 2026 during trips between Philadelphia and Bermuda. Royal Caribbean also shows stops on some trips through April 2026. (The Post and Courier)
Development
  • Lowcountry Oyster Company is beginning a $6.4 million project to expand production, which will also bring 30 new jobs. The new facility will house a chilled water wet storage system, climate-controlled processing, and holding areas. Last month City Editors Erika + Callie toured the oyster farm.
Community
  • Hampstead Mall has received a refresh. The park is now fitted with public Wi-Fi and an amphitheater. The fence around Charleston County School District’s quadrant was replaced + will be open when school is not in session. The park’s reopening is tomorrow, Aug.1, at 10:30 a.m. (The Post and Courier)
Biz
  • Chat business + enjoy a brew with Mayor William Cogswell. The professional networking happy hour will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf). Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Sports
  • Emma Navarro fell to China’s Qinwen Zheng in the third round of the women’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics. College of Charleston sailing assistant coach Ian Barrows finished ninth in the men’s skiff. Canyon Barry and the Men’s 3x3 team fell to Serbia, they’ll be back in action tomorrow against Poland.
Read
  • Beer + books, name a better combo. Charleston FRIENDS of the Library and Frothy Beard Brewing Co. are teaming up for events in August and September. Follow along for updates.
History
  • Way back Wednesday. Take a look at The Battery in 1900. While many things have changed, we’re still noticing lots of folks enjoying the view from the edge of downtown.
Charlestonian
  • In six years, Allegiance Flag Supply, a Charleston flag-making business, grew from three college friends to 60 employees. Still growing, the company recently announced a $6.3 million expansion. Learn more about the folks behind the local business. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Eat
  • Shake up your next Taco Tuesday with this easy corn salsa — the perfect compliment to tortillas and your favorite protein.*
Active
  • Looking to revamp your workout routine? Enter: Vasper, a new, low-impact workout offered at interveneMD. This 21-minute workout is based on compression, cooling, and interval training to leave you energized + rejuvenated. See how it works.*
Shop
  • Meet your new shopping BFF. ShopUp is a free, AI-powered app that shares discounts + deals from your favorite local shops, restaurants, groceries, and more. Bonus: It can even help you earn extra credit card rewards with personalized recs. Download Apple or Android.*
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
 
Try This

Get a taste of Charleston

Honeysuckle Rose introduces the Petit Experience
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Honeysuckle Rose offers a rotating seasonal tasting menu. | Photo provided by Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose, known for Chef Ryan Jones’ eight-course tasting menu, is debuting the Petit Experience, still providing culinary excellence but condensed into five courses.

Here’s what you can expect:
Eat: Five-course tasting menu, including seasonal dishes
Drink: Wine or non-alcoholic cocktail pairings
Duration: ~Two hours
Price: $150 per person (This price is all-inclusive; the staff politely declines gratuity.)

You can reserve your spot for the Petit Experience starting today, July 31.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Callie
From the editor
Yesterday, Erika told us about four spots for a quick trip. Speaking of road trips... Hilton Head Island is another great spot to check out + they recently shared news with us that the town is getting its own edition of MONOPOLY. The classic game will have a Lowcountry twist, replacing spaces Like Boardwalk and Park Place with Hilton Head’s landmarks and businesses.

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The classic board game is full of Hilton Head’s own sites, landmarks, organizations, and businesses.

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