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Event Spotlight
Honeysuckle Rose offers a rotating seasonal tasting menu.
Photo by Honeysuckle Rose
It’s time to raise a glass.Honeysuckle Rose, one of Charleston’s beloved spots known for its multi-course tasting menus, is welcoming an award-winning winemaker. This Thursday, Feb. 26, they’re hosting Napa Valley’s Steve Matthiasson for a one-night-only wine dinner. The six-course pairing experience has two seatings with limited space, so reserve your seat.
Hey CHS, it’s your newsletter team here — ready to pack our bags and move in after a recent visit to the coastal master-planned community of Homecoming.
This lush new neighborhood near Summerville feels like its own small town, with semi-custom homes tucked amidst walkable amenities + green spaces.
✨ The homes
Inside, look forward to up to 4,272 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living spaces, with 2-6 bedrooms, oversized garages, and customizable finishes across five unique floor plans.
This East Battery estate looks straight out of “Bridgerton.” You might need a few friends to cover the down payment — but with more than 11,000 sqft, space won’t be an issue. Think: sauna, bar, walk-in refrigerator, hidden commercial kitchen, media room, and glass elevator… Your move, Lady Whistledown.
Shop
There’s a new spot to shop for women’s clothes in Summerville. Monkee’s, a boutique featuring clothes, accessories, gifts, and shoes, opened its doors on West Richardson Avenue, right across from the Public Works Art Center.
Festival
The Refinery will host the inaugural Outside Streetball Festival on Saturday, April 4. The event will feature a three-on-three basketball tournament with a cash prize (and live on-court commentary), a dunk contest, on-site artists painting, local food vendors, and a headline performance by Nappy Roots. (Holy City Sinner)
Weather
Got a green thumb? This one’s for you. The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026 Last Frost Date Map, and it suggests Charleston gardeners may want to plant a little earlier than usual this year. Pro tip: Pick up some native plants atRoots and Shoots.
Tech
Apple is expected to unveil the newest iPhone + MacBook on Wednesday, March 4. If you’re saving up for the shiny new releases, here’s a tip: Take advantage of Charleston’s top free activities to stretch your budget. (Bloomberg)
Jobs
Summerville-based Thorne is a science-backed leader in health and wellness, known for innovation and quality manufacturing in an FDA-regulated, cGMP environment. The company is growing its local team, welcoming candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, lab, quality, logistics, and healthcare. Bonus: On-the-job training and advancement opportunities are available.*
Seasonal
There are 13 days until the clocks go forward for daylight saving time. That means a few things: spring is on its way, the sun is setting later, and summer will be here before we know it. A picnic awaits — plan out which local park you’d like to frequent for the occasion.
Travel
The world’s smallest country is making upgrades for visitors. The Vatican is enhancing the experience at St. Peter’s Basilica by expanding translation services + terrace access to reduce long wait times. CHS is the place to start your adventure. (AP News)
Learn
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Can you match the matchbook to its local business?
Graphic by CHStoday
Give yourself a gold star if you’re part of the 67% of CHStoday readers who guessed the matchbook above was from 167 Raw; you nailed it. We recommendshell-abrating your success with some oven-roasted oysters today.
Chef-curated tasting menus, skyline tours, spa days, and more thanks to unbeatable deals on Groupon. New deals drop daily, so there’s always something new to try. You can even stack deals: book date night now, schedule a deep tissue massage, and still have room in the budget for a weekend brewery tour.
Anyone else already miss the Olympics?Southern Living’s post about things that feel like an Olympic sport to Southerners had me laughing out loud. I’ll add my two cents:
Saying you miss the warm weather, and then trying not to complain about the humidity as soon as it returns.
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