No joke, the fresh catch sandwich was one of the best I’ve had. | Photo by CHStoday
No more going back and forth in the group chat, your lunch decision just got easier thanks to Hank’s Seafood Restaurant’s new lunch service. After 25+ years in the Charleston community, the award-winning Hayne Street spot is now offering its Lowcountry cooking Thursdays through Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Newsletter Callie here, I recently had the opportunity to taste a few lunch items, and here’s what I recommend: Start with the classic Oyster Casino — a warm, briny oyster topped with garlic butter, smoked bacon, Asiago cheese, and toasted bread crumbs — yum. The fresh catch sandwich was one of the best I’ve had; it featured locally caught mahi topped with tartar sauce. Pro tip: Order a side of the collard greens, trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these.
The master-planned community’s stellar location puts residents steps from the small-town charm of Downtown Nexton and Nexton Square, offering everything from fine dining and high-end retail to miles of trails and green spaces.
The homes
Inside, look forward to 1,900 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living spaces, with 3-4 bedrooms, oak staircases, electric fireplaces, and quartz kitchen countertops with beautiful backsplashes.
Charleston’s newest tiny cafe and market has just opened on Rutledge Avenue. The cozy spot is called nook, and it serves coffee, tea, and pastries during the day and wine, charcuterie, and caviar in the evening. Fingers crossed there are a few apple cinnamon rolls left when I stop by.
Coming Soon
Award-winning restaurateurs Johnny and Kasie Curiel are opening their next Fonda Fina Hospitality restaurant in Charleston. The new spot will be on the ground floor of The Charlee on Cannon, and will bring Mexico’s coastal traditions to downtown in the summer of 2026.
Civic
Tomorrow, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., you have a chance to hear from the city about plans to improve the WL Stephens Aquatic Center. Join the meeting at the recreation center to let leaders know what you think of the plans.
Kids
It’s almost time for the second annual Trick, Treat + Trail Family Fun Run and Festival, and you still have time to register. On Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., families can head to Wannamaker County Park for a fun run, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, jump castles, face painting, and a craft. (Holy City Sinner)
Plan Ahead
Next month, there will be a Major League Wrestling show at the Charleston Music Hall. Thanks to Danny McBride, who’s known for his HBO show “The Righteous Gemstones,” McBride’s tequila brand is teaming up with the wrestling league to make Lucha de los Muertos happen on Thursday, Nov. 20. Tickets are on sale now. (WCSC)
Want to hear some of the Holy City’s most legendary ghost stories?Tune into WCBD+ at 9 p.m. for details on ghostly folklore and haunted locations around the Lowcountry. ((WCBD)
Eat
Could someone tell where you’re from by peeking into your pantry? A bag of Benne Wafers would give it away — The Takeout just named the nutty-sweet cookies South Carolina’s most iconic snack. Hungry for more? Dig into the latest Charleston food news.
Home
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Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at Zach Top). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Did you know the Palmetto State grows citrus fruit? Spoiler alert, we do. One location where the sweet, tart, and juicy fruits are grown is at Orange Grove Farm in Beaufort, where the groves are full of satsumas, grapefruit, and red limes.
A really good eye shadow and liner set that features three dual-tip pencils, each with plush, creamy pigments. The Buy Editor Emily uses the low-maintenance set to create everything from a precise liner to a soft, smudged eye shadow look.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
🛍️ This Friday, Oct. 24, join RMHC Charleston and 25+ King Street retailers for Shop The Block. During the one-day shopping event, a percentage of sales from participating stores will be donated back to the RMHC to help keep families near their children while they receive medical care.
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