Take advantage of trying different restaurants around town. | Photo by Andrew Cebulka
Restaurant Week is back. The 11-day culinary event starts tomorrow, Jan. 9, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 19.
This annual opportunity allows folks to try something new or indulge in favorites at a lower price. Keep reading for a few highlights.
Downtown
Oak Steakhouse | Dinner: Three courses for $60+ | Indulge in a decadent meal at this downtown steakhouse.
Church and Union | Dinner: Three courses for $50+ | We recommend the cauliflower risotto and don’t get us started on the mushroom gnocchi.
Callie here, my first time at Church and Union was during Restaurant Week 2022.
Photo by CHStoday
Mount Pleasant
Grace + Grit | Dinner: Three courses for $45+ | This is the perfect place to enjoy coastal classics like shrimp and pimento cheese hushpuppies and blackened scallops.
James Island + Folly Beach
Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen | Dinner: Three courses for $30+ | Try southern classics like the Fried Flounder Platter.
The Harlow | Dinner: Three courses for $30+ | Start with a raw bar sampler, then choose between the chicken sandwich and a signature burger.
Reagan Sobel Yoga Class | 4:30-6 p.m. | Venture X Charleston - Garco Mill, North Charleston | Free | Join this 45-minute flow with Reagan Sobel Yoga, then stick around for refreshments.
Nugget Day | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | The Kickin’ Chicken | Enjoy 10 nuggets and a side for just $7 — all day long, at all Kickin’ Chicken locations.*
Thursday, Jan. 9
Synthetic Ice Skating on the Point | Until Sunday, Jan. 19 | 4-8 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Mount Pleasant | $18 | Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable experience filled with fun for all ages.
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band | 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pour House | $20+ | This five-piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts.
Friday, Jan. 10
Fresh Catch Fridays | Until Friday, March 28 | Times vary | Little Palm | Price of purchase | Enjoy local fish specials — sustainably sourced and served with a side of coastal flavor + a portion of each special benefits the Surfrider Foundation.
New Year, New Garden | 4-5 p.m. | The Riverbarns at The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, Johns Island | $75 | Learn how gardening can fit into any lifestyle and become a source of joy, health, and connection with nature.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Marsh Ecology Walk + Somatic Stress Workshop | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mount Pleasant | $50 | Head to the Shem Creek boardwalk for a marsh ecology walk + learn the practice of somatics.
A downtown telecommunications tower, dubbed the “toilet paper tower,” is up for review again. Historic preservation groups are highlighting concerns about the design differences + have called for a closer look at the project’s impact on the tower’s historic or environmental surroundings. Read the Federal Communications Commission’s response. (WCSC)
Closed
You may have noticed several local restaurants announcing temporary breaks for cleaning and maintenance. Here are a few more updates: Islander 71 will welcome guests back this Friday, Jan. 10. Fleet Landing has plans to reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Traffic
Stay alert. Starting tomorrow, Jan. 9, the inner lane of Park Circle will be closed through Thursday, Jan. 25, for a traffic study. Keep an eye out for posted traffic signs and instructions.
Tickets for Rock the Block are live. Secure your spot for the Saturday, Feb. 22 event that features food, drinks, and music and benefits nonprofits Hogs For The Cause andRonald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. General admission starts at $25, and VIP tickets are $225.
Job
Love the outdoors? You could make a career out of enjoying the Lowcountry. Check out some of the openings the Charleston Outdoor Adventures team has available, right now.
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Finance
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Cause
Warrior Surf Foundation celebrates 10 years
Donate, volunteer, or attend an event hosted by the Warrior Surf Foundation. | Photo provided by Warrior Surf Foundation
A Lowcountry nonprofit is celebrating a decade of honoring and supporting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF) is a group that provides surf therapy, yoga, wellness programs, and community to veterans with mental health challenges.
Keep reading for fast facts about the organization + how you can get involved.
The WSF’s surf lessons are held at 3rd St. W. on Folly Beach. The 12-week program and open surfs are available to veterans and their families.
In 2023, the CDC accepted WSF into the Veteran Suicide Prevention Evaluation.
An under-sink organizer — declutter your cleaning supplies, bathroom products, or pantry items with an easy slide-out design that fits around most plumbing fixtures.
Want to help share a smile? Look no further. Be Kind Charleston is looking for volunteers to write encouraging cards for Lowcountry nursing home residents and nonprofits.
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