Spots to help you stick to Dry January | We’ve rounded up a few bars, restaurants, and even a sodary that will help you stick to your Dry January goals.
Charleston’s inaugural Tech Week | The week-long celebration will include activities and events to foster connections and celebrate tech.
Events
Events
Saturday, Jan. 18
Charleston Winter Wine Festival | 12-10 p.m. | Festival Hall | $65 | Join this annual festival and sample 50+ wines, mimosas, and beer.
New Years Embodiment: Art Therapy Workshop | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | The Paper Canopy | $50 | Reconnect with your deepest intentions through guided meditation — then channel those feelings and create a meaningful piece of art.
How much apartment space can $1500 get you in the Holy City? According to RentCafe, $1500 a month can land you 725 sqft. Compare that to Columbia, where the same rent will get you 1,069 sqft on average.
Finance
It’s not fun, but the IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. This year the IRS has new chatbot tech to help answer your basic questions. The Charleston Area Urban League + Charleston County Public Libraryoffer free tax preparation services to those who qualify.
Number
28 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in South Carolina. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Tech
Time is ticking for TikTok’s potential demise. The clock app may soon no longer be available in the US App Store, pending a Supreme Court ruling. Don’t fret just yet — you can still scroll (albeit less mindlessly) through CHStoday’s Instagram feed for development updates, events, and all things Charleston.
City Guide
City Guide
🫛 It’s easy eating green
Food like this is nobody’s understudy — it’s the star of the show. | Photo via @banginveganeats
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Charleston, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake. Here are a few places to grab vegan + vegetarian bites around town.
For the vegan carnivore
Brown Dog Deli, Multiple locations | This spot’s Broad Street location has a special vegetarian menu featuring non-meat options like an Impossible burger, fried non-chicken, and a chili cheese veggie dog. The Calhoun Street location serves up a vegan breakfast biscuit sammie.
Delicious desserts
Annie O Love’s Cafe of Sweet Abundance, 1901 Ashley River Rd., Ste. 9 | This fully vegan and gluten-free spot serves up delicacies like cheesecake and cookies, in addition to food items like nachos, waffles, and sandwiches.
Casual eating
Three Girls on Spring, 121 Spring St. | Explore the flavors of plant-based delights at this cozy Italian deli.
ACTIVE Wear laundry detergent — refresh your gym clothes with this scientifically formulated enzyme blend that removes the lingering smell of sweat and body odor. It’s free from phosphates + each bag can wash up to 90 loads.
It looks like we’re gearing up for another cold week with a chance of winter weather. If we see any snow, I hope it will be beautiful but brief. If you’re looking to stay warm I recommend curling up with a bowl of the Thai coconut hot pot from Five Loaves Cafe.
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