Poogan’s Porch, originally a home, was built in 1891.
Photo by @findingmywayee
Did you know Yelp’s second most haunted restaurant in the US is located on Queen Street? Poogan’s Porch, known for its fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and pimento cheese fritters, is also known for a few ghost sightings.
Like Poogan, the pup (and restaurant’s namesake) who sweetly makes his rounds, brushing against guests under their tables, and the woman in a black dress who startles guests looking for her sister. Hear the Legend of Zoe Saint Amand from Charleston Explained.
ETHOS Athletic Club is expanding to Mount Pleasant with a 20,000 sqft, two-story facility on Midtown Avenue (near the future Gather Mount Pleasant). The new space will feature indoor and outdoor gyms, cold plunges and saunas, an on-site daycare, and work areas. It’s set to open late next year.
Announced
The College of Charleston opened a new center to promote student growth and connections. The Center for Intentionality is located at 159 Rutledge Avenue and made possible by Charleston philanthropist and businessman Ben Navarro. Fun fact: Navarro teaches an intentionality course at the College. (WCBD)
Seasonal
Don’t forget to set your clocks back — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, ushering in brighter mornings and earlier sunsets. Need help adjusting to the change? Enjoying a sun-soaked morning at a local coffee shop should do the trick.
Try This
The fair is back, and so are all the fun food creations. Check out these seven foods from this year’s vendors that will leave your taste buds buzzing. The Electric Lemonade at Moose Joose Slush Works is at the top of our must-try list. (WCBD)
Edu
The techniques taught at the American College of the Building Arts have been passed down for thousands of years. Now, Charleston local Julian Williams and his son, Julian Williams, Jr., are carrying on the tradition. Listen to their story and the legacy they are building.
Eat
Mark your calendars for the November installment of Kickback at Katsubo. Sunday, Nov. 2, head to the Spruill Avenue restaurant from 4 to 7 p.m. for a free oyster roast, live music, and puppy adoptions from Libby & Mace’s Place Rescue.
Job
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🎃 Ready for a smashing good time?
Support local farms and reduce waste by donating your pumpkin. | Photo via the City of Charleston
Rather than letting your Halloween pumpkins rot or tossing them in the trash, consider one of these options.
Pumpkin smash
Pumpkin smash | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Otranto Road Library | Free | Smash your pumpkins, carved or not, before they are composted. Wax, paint, glue, and glitter are not compostable, so use a veggie peeler to scrape them clean before you bring them. Pro tip: Rotting jack-o-lanterns are great for smashing.
Support local farms, reduce waste, and treat the farm animals with a festive snack. Several Lowcountry farms are listed on the Pumpkins for Pigs page, but always check with the farm first before planning to donate.
The Buy
The Shark Matrix IQ Robot Vacuum that’s 40% off for a limited time. Psst — that’s a savings of $120. The Buy Editor Emily loves its precision home mapping technology that results in a more thorough clean on multiple surfaces.
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.
Wow — CHStoday readers know their coffee shops. A whopping 20 readers correctly guessed I was recently at, drumroll please... Sightsee. In case you were wondering the chai latte was just perfect.
Thanks a latte to all the readers who emailed in, here’s who got it right: Maggie F., Chris A., Cal W., Cheryl A., Kayla S., Ashleigh W., Carly M., Susan F., Zach W., Vikki M., Patti D., Eliot C., Amy M., Connor M., Marinela D., Christine C., Brianna L., Carrie J., and Kaylan T.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Callie
Happy Halloween. I hope everyone has a fun, safe, and not too scary weekend. Enjoy this throwback of one of my favorite customs.
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