Enjoy a meal at Iron Rose, which is open on Christmas Eve + Christmas Day. | Photo by Mills House
Home for the holidays, but don’t want to eat at home? Several restaurants around town would be happy to host you and your guests. We’ve rounded up a handful of places that will set the table, serve a delicious meal, and (bonus) even clean up.
Iron Rose | Tuesday, Dec. 24 + Wednesday, Dec. 25, brunch and dinner | Enjoy the à la carte brunch and the four-course prix fixe dinner menu. Dinner starts at $90 for adults and $35 for kids.
Sorelle | Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Treat yourself to a five-course meal where you’ll enjoy classic dishes intertwined with seasonal + holiday creations. Pricing starts at $195 per person.
The Select | Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Celebrate in style this year at this Meeting Street spot. The pre-fixe meal is $75 per person, wine pairings are available for an additional charge.
Holiday Shopping Bazaar in the Stacks | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Charleston Library Society | Free | Check out this market pop-up in the main reading room featuring local makers, bakers, collectors, and artists.
Mom Water Pop-up | 5-7 p.m. | The Mills House | Free entry | Sample the limited edition flavors of fruit-infused vodka water and browse custom CHS merch.
James Island Town Market | 6-9 p.m. | Town Hall Parking Lot | Free | Enjoy live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks, fresh produce, and a tree lighting.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Garden Club of Charleston Holiday Decorations | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Joseph Manigault House | $0+ | See plants that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the 19th century shaped into creative holiday arrangements.
Sip ‘n’ Build Gingerbread Workshop! | 1-3:30 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston | $50+ | Build solo or team up to create a gingerbread house and decorate it with over 30 candy options.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast | 2-5 p.m. | Drayton Hall | $85+ | Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, live music, a chili bar, local beverages for the 21+ crowd, bourbon tasting, and more. Save $10 with code: DeckTheHall10.*
Mark your calendar. Petit Merci will open on Montagu Street on Wednesday, Dec. 11, near the soon-to-open bistro. Petit Merci aims to bring European-inspired foods like breads, soups, take-and-bake meals, and pastries. The market will be open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Legacy
Today, folks across the Tri-County are remembering Mike Edwards of the “Two Girls & a Guy” morning show, WMXZ-FM, and Mix 95.9. The Charleston Radio group announced his passing. See the message from his coworkers. (Holy City Sinner)
Civic
The City of Charleston is hosting workshops for historic homeowners to help them understand the rules for renovations and modifications. Did you know? Several homes need approval from the Board of Architectural Review for changes like new paint or a window replacement. See the class schedule. (WCSC)
Arts
The James Island Town Council is moving forward with plans for a new arts and culture center, and leaders want to hear from you. The proposed center would be built on a property adjacent to Town Hall. James Island residents can share feedback at a community meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. (Charleston City Paper)
Try this
Celebrate the holiday season in style with Lady Loutrel’s Holiday Tea Experience, featuring teas, ciders, and cocktails while soaking in views of the Charleston skyline. This experience will be available Thursday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting tomorrow, Dec. 7. Tickets start at $340.
Seasonal
For the rest of the month, Saltwater Cowboys is hosting Christmas at the Corral, where you can enjoy specialty cocktails, a nightly snowfall, and the chance to roast marshmallows. Pro tip: Don’t worry about the cold, heaters will be provided. Check out other holiday pop-up bars around Charleston.
Award
The Coastal Community Foundation honored the Lowcountry Food Bank with the prestigious Richard Hendry Nonprofit Impact Award and a $30,000 grant. To be eligible, organizations must demonstrate impact, innovative approaches, collaborative partnerships, inclusive engagement, financial stewardship, long-term sustainability, and community support.
Outdoors
SC State Parks is hosting its annual SCavenger Hunt through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Learn more about our state parks as you search for clues, rack up points, and spend some time outdoors.
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Wellness
We wandered to The Dunlin Aster
Feel your stress melt away as you step into this coastal chic spa. | Photo by CHStoday
City Editor Callie here — Erika and I ventured down to The Dunlin Aster for a massage and an afternoon of relaxation.
For me, this experience started the moment my car crossed out of the Charleston City limits onto the quaint sea island roads. I navigated a shady tree-covered route to a secluded property where my stress started to melt away. Pro tip: Before you enter the spa, take a second to hear the wind whisper in the marsh grass.
After checking in and changing into a large white robe and a pair of slippers, we were greeted with champagne and escorted to the relaxation room, where there were tea, water, and snack options. There is also a garden with ample seating, a fountain, and a sauna.
When it comes to the treatment, we enjoyed 60-minute relaxation massages, which I highly recommend. But the offerings don’t stop there; tap the link below to check them out.
The AirFly Pro — it’s a nifty gadget that will wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment to Bluetooth headphones so you can ditch those pesky wired earbuds.
Mocha mousse. That’s Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, which was selected through global research and analysis to reflect “our desire for comfort” and “the indulgence of simple pleasures.” See if you can spy any mocha mousse shades across our Instagram feed.
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