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City Editor Callie’s Top Stories

What is strand feeding? | Strand feeding can only be seen in a few areas around the world, and the Lowcountry is one of them.

Interactive Historical Marker Map | The Preservation Society of Charleston launched a new way to unlock new tidbits of Holy City history.

A new generation of American mahjong players emerge | City Editor Callie had the best time chatting with groups dedicated to growing the tile-based game in Charleston.

City Editor Erika’s Top Stories

Southern Living’s 2024 Idea House | Explore Southern Living’s 2024 Idea House — this year, the Lowcountry takes center stage.

What would you do to the former Morris Sokol Furniture site? | Read what some of our readers would do with the former Morris Sokol site that served the Lowcountry for nearly a century.

Q+A with Sara Toppe | Meet this local educator as she shares her efforts to support fellow teachers in our community.

Events

Tuesday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Five Loaves Cafe | 5-9 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe, Mount Pleasant | $40-$80 | Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner for two, featuring an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and a complimentary glass of champagne to toast to the occasion.*

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Take the hassle out of New Year’s Eve hosting by wowing your guests with charcuterie and cheese boards — that you don’t have to make yourself. Lowes Foods has lots of options, plus, they only need one day’s notice to prepare your showstopper. Browse + order boards.*

City Guide

This is your sign to grab a cup of coffee

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The Daily is always a good idea. | Photo provided by the CHStoday team.
The Holy City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. City Editor Callie here. If you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Charleston.

Best bites

The Daily, 652 King St., Ste. B | Brought to you by Butcher & Bee, The Daily provides locals with quality coffee, to-die-for breakfast foods + super smoothies.

In-house roasted beans

Charleston Coffee Exchange, 2875 Ashley River Rd. | If you want something done right, do it yourself. That’s why this local spot serves only its own signature roasted beans.

Roasts to boast

Mercantile and Mash, 701 E. Bay St., Ste. 100-1 | Cold brew, cortado, chai, matcha, macchiato: you name it, Merc + Mash has got it.
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