Plus, what CHStoday readers will miss about Cru Café.
 
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Sunrise 7:15 a.m. | Sunset 6:59 p.m.
High tides 10:10 a.m. + 10:12 p.m. | Low tide 4:27 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
🎃 It’s officially the first weekend of October, which means Halloween will be here before you know it. Check out these five pumpkin patches in the Charleston-area.
 
Top Stories
An aerial shot of downtown Boone flooded from Hurricane Helene.

Helping our neighbors | In true Lowcountry spirit, several Charleston businesses are lending a hand to those in need of extra support following Helene.


Thanks for the memories, Cru Café | CHStoday readers share what they will miss the most about the Pinckney Street eatery.

Renderings of a white home surrounded by plush greenery

Historic Fort Moultrie Post Theatre turned lux home | Novella Homes announced this transformative project to bring new life to one of Sullivan’s Island’s most iconic structures.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • A Big Sit: Accessible Birding | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | James Island County Park | Free | Join this event to see just how many birds you identify while staying within a seventeen-foot diameter circle.
  • Football: The Citadel vs. Furman | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Johnson Hagood Stadium | $21+ | Cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on the Paladins.
  • Family Day | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art | Free | Join guided tours and art activities + enjoy healthy snacks at this family-friendly celebration.
  • Latin American Festival | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 12-5 p.m. | North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston | $25+ | Join this annual event that celebrates Latin and Caribbean cultures.
Plan Ahead
  • The Pink Houses Tour | Monday, Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Hat Man Mural, corner of Broad & Church Streets | $40 | Join this picturesque walking tour through Charleston’s historic district + explore the city’s charming pink houses with Walk & Talk Charleston.
  • Chef Shin Omakase Experience | Monday, Oct. 7 | 5-10 p.m. | Thoroughbred Club | $20+ | Immerse yourself in the culinary art as Chef Shin personally hand-rolls omakase sushi to order.
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News Notes
Ranked
  • For the third consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler readers have voted Charleston as the most popular small city in the US. Are we surprised? See other local spots that were honored.
Open
  • Ready fore a good time? The Bays on Coleman is officially open. Join the grand opening today, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. + tomorrow, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Festival
  • Turn up the heat — no not in the forecast, please. We’re talking about the Hatch Chile Roast tomorrow, Oct. 6. Join the fun from 1 to 5 p.m., featuring 3,000+ pounds of fresh Hatch Chiles, tastings, live music, and a chile-eating contest.
Announced
  • Martha Stewert will make a stop in Charleston next month. On Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m., you can head to the Gaillard Center to celebrate her 100th cookbook. Pro tip: Every ticket includes a copy of Martha’s new book. (Holy City Sinner)
Opening
  • During his Food & Wine Classic seminar, celebrity chef Sean Brock announced that his Nashville-based restaurant, Joyland, will open in Charleston later this year. Known for its signature Crustburger, Joyland will take over the former Hero Doughnuts space on Calhoun Street. Read more on our website. (Eater Carolinas)
Development
  • Google broke ground on two new data center campuses in Dorchester County, marking a $3.3 billion investment in SC. With all these developments in the 843, read up on the cost of planting some roots in the Lowcountry. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Regional
  • If you’re a Charlestonian, you know that “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes” + “nothing is pronounced how it is spelled.” Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to CHStoday readers.
 
City Guide

Let’s dine al fresco

Patios for outdoor dining around Charleston
a breakfast sandwich and iced coffee on table on outdoor patio
Black Door Cafe is at the corners of Queen and Meeting Streets. | Photo provided by @theblackdoorcafe
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

With slightly cooler temps, we’re ready to catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these Charleston patios.

Coffee shops
  • babas | 11 Cannon St. + 804 Meeting St.
    Head to either location of babas for a European neighborhood café vibe.
  • Queen Street Grocery | 133 Queen St.
    Sip your coffee at this historic corner spot, which has been around since 1922.
Bars and breweries
Restaurants
  • The Kingstide | 32 River Landing Dr., Daniel Island
    Try out some seafood and enjoy the waterfront views.
  • 39 Rue de Jean | 39 John St.
    There’s something romantic about dining on this French café’s outdoor patio.
Reader recs + 40 more spots
 
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