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🏈 From tide line to goal line
Wings, and championship rings, please. | Photo provided by Rancho Lewis
We’re just days away from the Super Bowl, and it’s time to make sure you’re celebrating the right way... with great food. Whether you’re planning a home tailgate, looking for catering options, or searching for the best spots to watch the big game, we’ve got you covered.
Catering + pre-order options
Want to skip cooking? These local spots have you covered:
Rancho Lewis | This spot is offering hickory-smoked chicken wings in six flavors.
Petit Merci | Stop by this store to see what’s on the take-and-bake menu.
Where to watch the game
Prefer to watch the game out? Here are some of the best places to catch the action:
Uptown Social | With 40 TVs and four projector screens, this spot offers thin-crust pizza, nachos, and double-fried wings.
The Battery’s iconic “Piggly Wiggly” house — named for the pig statues out front — is on the market for the first time in nearly 30 years. Former Piggly Wiggly Carolina CEO Joseph “Buzzy” Newton III bought it in 1997, after longtime ownership by the parents of former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
Bagel lovers, get ready to “grip, rip, and dip,” because PopUp Bagels is coming to Charleston. The viral brand will call 83 Mary St. home. Stay tuned for an official opening date.
Announced
The Cigar Factory announced a new parking policy. If you’re planning to visit Mercantile and Mash or Bar Mash, get one hour of free parking by heading inside and scanning the QR code by the register, or get two free hours of street parking with a spot on Columbus Street.
History
Did you know? St. Michael’s is the oldest church building on the peninsula, and just over 265 years ago, the first service was held on Feb. 1, 1761. Fun fact: Two of its parishioners signed the Declaration of Independence, and three signed the Constitution. Celebrate the anniversary this weekend.
Giveaway
To prepare for SEWE, Hotel Bennett is hosting The Great Charleston Duck Hunt. Today, the hotel will share clues on social media — quack the riddles to find the duck and win a one-night stay, three-course dinner for two at Gabrielle, and breakfast for two. Good luck.
Concert
You won’t need a hotel or a motel, because Mr. Worldwide is playing right here in Charleston. Pitbull is bringing his I’m Back tour, and special guest Lil Jon to Credit One Stadium on Sunday, May 17. Get your tickets.
Number
$47,000. That’s about how much Dunleavy’s Pub raised for the South Carolina Special Olympics and Special Olympics athletes at this year’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. This year’s games will be in Minnesota, and the Palmetto State will be represented by 150+ coaches and athletes. (WCBD)
Shop
Meet the intimacy gummy: Camino Wild Cherry, the ultimate edible for date night. Heighten sensory experiences and ignite that special spark with a THC gummy that fits seamlessly into your Valentine’s Day plans — without the hangover or bloat of alcohol. Get 20% off a full-size tin with code 6AM20.†*
The Buy
A great date night look to wear on Valentine’s Day. Shop our top five options:
How much snow did you think Charleston was going to get?
Most of you were right and thought the Lowcountry was going to get at least a dusting. Only 14% of CHStoday readers thought we’d steer clear of the snow.
Thank you to all the readers who shared their snowy pictures. I had so much fun flipping through them.
Here’s a photo of Jack and me during our brief stint outside to get a closer look at some of the flakes. We spent most of the weekend inside reading books.
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