Fast and casual

• Fast and French | 98 Broad St.
  The name speaks for itself, but if they ever decide to undergo a name change we’d suggest Fast, French, and Delicious. You’ll agree once you try the open-faced croq’ monsieur.
• Cafecito | 471 King St.
  From King Street to Cuba, this sandwich and coffee shop will make you feel like you have teleported for a delicious hot-pressed sandwich.

Lowcountry specialties

• Ellis Creek Fish Camp | 1243 Harbor View Rd.
  There’s nothing more Lowcountry than lunch on the water, we recommend the shrimp po-boy.
• Dave’s Carry-Out | 42 Morris St., Ste. C
  This local spot offers Southern classics and seafood galore.

Local grocers + deli spots

• Brown Dog Deli | 225 Calhoun St.
  There are so many options at this popular spot, and next time we’re in, we’re ordering Megan thee ITALIAN.
• Queen Street Grocery | 133 Queen St.
  Choose a crepe, sandwich, or salad to take to Colonial Lake for a picture-perfect picnic lunch.

Burgers + hot dogs

• Skoogies | 840 Coleman Blvd., Ste. C, Mt. Pleasant
  This spot was recommended by reader Bailey H. — we’re eyeing the Skoogie Dog, which has kraut and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Heavy’s Barburger | 1137 Morrison Dr.
  This place is legit — we recommend Uncle Gene’s Ranchero + the BLT. Here’s a little preview.

• Gardening 101 | Monday, Aug. 26 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Charleston Farms Community Center | Free | Both beginners + seasoned gardeners are invited to learn more about plants and gardening.
• Women’s Volleyball: Charleston Southern vs Anderson | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Charleston Southern University | Free | Cheer on the Buccaneers as they start the 2024 season.

• Tuesday Tasting | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Point Hope | $14 | Try something new or stick to your favorites + choose four wines to sample for a discounted price.

• QVC Age of Possibility Road Show | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Historic Charleston City Market | Free | Watch a live QVC broadcast + check out the network’s pop-up shop featuring food samples and giveaways.

• It’s Mansion Monday — and we have a treat for you. Check out this 6,755 sqft home located on the Ashley River side of the peninsula. This waterfront home is listed for $13.5 million and is fitted with a sauna, theater room, home gym, and billiard room. Peek inside.

• Yes, we know it’s August — but it’s time to think about your holiday plans. Tickets are on sale for Brookgreen Gardens’ annual Nights of a Thousand Candles. This quintessential Lowcountry event features thousands of hand-lit candles and millions of twinkling lights draped across botanical gardens’ landscapes and sculptures.

• Get ready to party for the parks. The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s annual fundraiser is on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Colonial Lake. Proceeds from the party will benefit the group’s mission to protect and enhance the city’s parks + initiatives. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. (Holy City Sinner)

• Mount Pleasant’s Shelby Rogers announced she will be retiring from tennis. In a post on Instagram, the professional tennis player says that she has achieved her dreams but has pushed her body to the limit battling constant injuries and frequent surgeries. (WCIV)

• Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*

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