Hominy Grill closed its doors for good in 2019. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
We asked for some of Charleston’s closed-down restaurants you can’t stop thinking about — and you answered. Here are some of your fond foodie Lowcountry food memories of yesteryear:
“I sure do remember Hominy Grill. How could I ever forget it? Does anyone else remember how the guys who worked there used to ask, ‘Isn’t it delicious?’” — Kinnet E.
“LaBrasca’s on upper King. Best Italian (back in the day) ever!” — Linda W.
“We loved Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub on East Bay. A place where everybody knew your name.” — Ginger S.
“I truly miss Carolina’s! Spent many evenings there and always enjoyed the brittle basket dessert.” — Rosemary S.
“If you’re including shuttered restaurants in Mount Pleasant as well, don’t forget Oriental Garden! The. Best. Sushi. EVER. Such a quaint location, and the best prices too! I’ll never forget their announcement that they were closing, and would be relocating soon. But the closing became permanent.” — Carrie J.
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Yesterday, we wrote about Charleston’s James Beard semifinalists. Today, we’ve got more foodie awards to shout about — Yelp just named two Holy City restaurants to its top 100 in the country for 2026. Lewis Barbecue ranked No. 48, and 167 Raw Oyster Bar ranked No. 53.
Eat
It can be hard to find a table at those two spots, but it’s easy to find a good plate at this weekend’s Taste of Folly event. Head out to the beach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 24 to sample to best local food. Psst — there are eating contests, too.
Try This
Once you’ve had your fill of Lowcountry delicacies, you can look forward to the beginning of the second-annual Charleston Comedy Week. From tomorrow, Jan. 24 to Saturday, Jan. 31, six venues are hosting a bunch of superstar local, regional, and national comedians.
Weather
With some cold weather on its way, we’re reminiscing about last year’s snow. The Holy City looked oh so beautiful after a dusting almost exactly a year ago today. Keep scrolling for some cold weather tips.
Number
16. That’s the record-breaking number of nominations “Sinners” received for this year’s Oscars. Released in April, it will be hard to find it at a local theater, but some other nominated flicks are still on the schedule, including “Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” and “Zootopia 2.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Real Estate
Do smaller homes house happier people? Studies show that moving into a bigger home doesn’t always boost life satisfaction — sometimes it does the opposite. Case in point: This charming two-bedroom, one-bath cottage is a stone’s throw from Hampton park, and it proves that less can be more. (Washington Post)
Holiday
The Lunar New Year is coming up, with the Year of the Fire Horse starting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, representing movement, change, and opportunity. We’ll have plenty of happenings in our newsletters as we approach the occasion — our events calendar is already full of ideas.
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Although the Lowcountry is expected to avoid the worst of the cold front that’s set to sweep across much of the country this weekend, we are still expecting lows in the 20s next week, and there is a risk of inclement weather in the coming days.
A state of emergency has been declared in South Carolina, and there are several ways you can be prepared for the upcoming chill. One that we’re fans of: Check on your neighbors and your community.
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