City Editor Erika here; I can always go for some she-crab soup. | Photo provided by 82 Queen.
With chilly weather and winter in full swing, it’s safe to say we are officially in soup season. Keep reading for 13 spots to grab a bowl of soup that feels like a warm hug. If your go-to soup spot didn’t make the list, let the team know.
82 Queen | One of the menu items this downtown favorite is known for is its award-winning she-crab soup. It’s been voted Charleston City Paper’s “Best She-Crab Soup” 17 times.
Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub | This spot is a go-to for hearty soups, such as Irish potato chowder, Guinness beef stew, and roasted red pepper gouda bisque.
Five Loaves Cafe | With locations in Mount Pleasant and Summerville, this spot offers daily house-made soups listed on their special boards. Past offerings have included Mexican chicken chili, butternut squash, and lentil soup.
Jack of Cups Saloon | This Folly Beach favorite serves unique soups like pumpkin curry coconut, sweet potato + kale, and the loaded soup.
Friday, Jan. 17 Flow Studios Horror Film Event | Times vary | Trident Technical Theatre (950 Building), North Charleston | Free | Don’t miss the opportunity to check out three local horror films.
Tray Wellington Band | 6-9 p.m. | Pour House | $12 | Enjoy live tunes of newgrass, bluegrass, and banjo virtuoso.
Saturday, Jan. 18 Move & Manifest with Sand.Sun.Sweat & Charleston Girls Who | 9-11 a.m. | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free | Start your day off with a morning of strength training and crafting vision board bingo cards.
Sunday, Jan. 19 Firefly Distillery Hosts Annual Oyster Roast Series | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | $45 | Bring your own oyster shucking gear and towels, lawn games, and chairs to relax and enjoy the festivities with friends and neighbors.
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Due to weather concerns, the Taste of Folly Savory Saturday event has been postponed to next Saturday, Jan. 25. The Cocktail Competition will still take place today, Friday, Jan. 17 as scheduled.
Development
MarineMax Charleston, a local boat dealer serving the community for over thirty years, recently broke ground on a new project. The facility will include a 5,000-sqft interior showroom and a 5,000-sqft canopy area, and is slated to be finished later this year. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Environment
Coyote mating season has begun and will last until the spring. This means these animals may be seen more in public spaces. Isle of Palms officials have shared tips on how to be “coyote smart.” Take a look. (WCBD)
Sports
Pat Eidson, Pinewood Prep’s head boy’s basketball coach, is now the all-time winningest head coach in the state’s high school history. Eidson began coaching at the Summerville private school in 1990 and now has 944 career games. Congrats, coach.(WCBD)
Concert
Khruangbin announced that the musical trio is stopping by the Holy City for their upcoming “A La Sala” Tour. They will play at North Charleston’s Firefly Distillery on Tuesday, April 15. Tickets go on sale today, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
Ranked
Charleston ranked as the No. 13 spot for US News & World Report’s “Best Places to Live in the US in 2024-2025.” The publication shared that the included cities “had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.” (Holy City Sinner)
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but if traditional celebrations aren’t your thing this year, we’ve got you covered. Bay Street Biergarten is hosting Cupid’s Cancelled, an anti-Valentine’s Day bash happening Friday, Feb. 14. Expect drink deals, anti-love festivities, and even readings. Get all the details.
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