Your new favorite ramen just dropped. | Photo by CHStoday
Now December is here, it’s the season for a warm bowl of ramen. Talk about perfect timing — Bar Weems is about to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant after years of feeding delicious grub to hungry Charleston locals through pop-ups.
We got a sneak peek at the new digs and sampled some dishes. Here’s what we loved:
The savory shoyu ramen (pictured above) was the star of the show.
We also got the wood ear mushrooms on the side, the perfect accompaniment.
And we can’t forget the Everything Fire Works cocktail made with mezcal, Italicus, olive brine, bitters, and goat cheese power. Trust us on this one.
Make sure to follow them on Instagram to get more updates on their upcoming opening.
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The Charleston County School District is offering financial incentives for students with good attendance. It’s the second time the program has run, with eligible families receiving $25 per week if their child has perfect attendance. Officials say they saw grades improve last time it ran, too. (News 2)
Outdoors
Keep your eyes peeled the next time you’re near the ocean. Several North Atlantic right whale calves have been spotted off the South Carolina coast in recent weeks. The species’ calving season runs from November to April, so you’ve got plenty of time to see one. (Post and Courier)
Pets
Animal shelters across the Lowcountry need our help, including Charleston Animal Society. To counteract the overpopulation of adoptable pets at their facilities, CAS is offering 50% off adoptions for the next 12 days. Heads up: They have a lot of kittens. (WCSC)
Opening
A second Dollar Tree is coming to James Island. The store opens tomorrow, Dec. 4 in the shopping center close to Camp and Folly Roads alongside the pre-existing Aldi and Planet Fitness. (Post and Courier)
Watch
Charleston is situated in a beautiful part of the world. Just ask the Lowcountry Land Trust, who is trying to raise $40,000 to support land conservation in our area. It’s easy to see why.
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Health
Meet Horizon IX, an innovative hearing aid that a leading audiologist calls “nothing short of a miracle.” With dual processors for sharper speech and less noise, it offers a nearly invisible design for all-day comfort. Try it at no risk for 45 days and experience effortless hearing for the holidays.*
Photo of the Day
Photo submitted by Edward R.
We’re switching up today’s “Post of the Day” section, and turning it into “Photo of the Day,” thanks to this gorgeous reader-submitted photo from Edward R. that made us dream and reminisce about long summer nights:
“Here’s my favorite Charleston picture. Someone at our Fourth of July celebration picked up our son’s phone and started taking pictures, and to this day, we still don’t know who took it. The mystery of the photographer has only made this photo even more special to our family.”
Three viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
☕ A JavaSok — aka an insulated neoprene sleeve for your favorite iced drinks. The widely popular product is an Amazon bestseller + one of the top gifts of the season. Bonus: Discover Soks for cans, water bottles, ice cream pints, and more.
🥘 The StoveShelf — as seen in Business Insider and Food & Wine. It’s a high-quality magnetic attachment for your stovetop that stores frequently used items like spices, condiments, and cooking oils.
🐻 Something that’s on every teenager’s holiday wishlist: the viral Starbucks Bearista bear cup. If you couldn’t get your hands on the original (they sold out within minutes), we found the perfect look-alike on Amazon.
Have you heard of the European Brabant? It’s an endangered horse breed, native to Belgium, that can weigh up to 2,000 lbs. The Lowcountry is home to 10% of the US population, and the Post and Courier told their story.
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