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⛳️ We’ve been inspired by a tasty tradition
We’re serving a taste of the Lowcountry with these oysters from 167 Raw. | Photo provided by @maddeats__
Green Jackets, a Par 3 Contest, and the Champions Dinner — it’s a tradition like no other. The world’s best golfers have traveled just across the SC border to the small city of Augusta, which is home to blossoming azaleas, tall Georgia pines, and the south’s best golf tradition, the Masters.
We’ve been inspired by the Champions Dinner, where the tournament’s past winners gather for dinner and feast on the menu selected by last year’s winner. Here’s a peek at what the golfers ate this year and a look at menus past.
This fun tradition and our foodie city, we got to thinking… What if the CHStoday team had the chance to create the menu?
Meeting Street Music Festival 2026 | Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 18 | Times vary | 900-1200 blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia | Free | Enjoy 11 bands, great food, and a free two-day street festival in the River District, headlined by Sugar Ray.*
Experience the connection between art and our shared experience in shaping perspectives, opening dialogue, and more. | Photos provided by the Gibbes Museum of Art
Charlestonians know Art Charleston is a can’t-miss spring tradition — and with April here, the countdown is officially on.
Presented by the Gibbes, the festival runs April 22-26, featuring a dynamic lineup of design, conversation, music, and more.
There’s a new spot to try this weekend. V Modern Italian opens today on Meeting Street in the Greystar Building, where The Select once stood. Expanding from Nashville, the concept features a menu of antipasti, fresh pastas, and wood-fired dishes.
Opening
A new spot to grab a coffee, plants, and snacks is coming to Mount Pleasant’s Oyster Park. Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe is set to open this Friday, April 10. We can’t wait to sip a cup of coffee while admiring the lush plant displays and the dreamy decor.
Development
The Wedge at West Ashley Circle will soon be home to a new Aldi. The discount grocery store will sit where Bees Ferry Road, Glenn McConnell Parkway, and West Ashley Circle come together. Developers are working to get approval, so it could be a while before construction begins. (WCBD)
Announced
Charleston FRIENDS of the Library announced that it will remain at the Citadel Mall and move into a larger space. This comes after several shops in the mall were asked to leave their spaces to accommodate the Medical University of South Carolina’s West Ashley expansion.
Plan Ahead
We all scream for free ice cream. Here’s the scoop — next Tuesday, April 14 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s. Head to the Ben Sawyer Boulevard shop between 12 and 8 p.m. for your free scoop. (Holy City Sinner)
Try This
Leave your mark on Piccolo Spoleto and design the festival’s poster. The city’s Office of Cultural Affairs is now accepting submissions; selected artwork will be the festival’s official image. Submissions are due Sunday, April 19.
Cause
Grab a paddle and play for a purpose at Pattison’s Paddle Battle on Sunday, April 26. This round-robin pickleball tournament at Crush Yard welcomes all skill levels, plus a raffle and the chance to win two overnight stays at The Loutrel. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit Pattison’s Academy. Get in the game.*
Wellness
Why buy multiple supplements when one can do it all? This top-rated, lab-tested supplement delivers essential fatty acids to support brain function, heart health, joint and skin health, and overall vitality. Get it for under $25.*
City Guide
Putt your skills to the test at a local course
Move over Augusta National, we’ve got Charleston National. | Photo by Charleston National Golf Club
If the Masters has you wanting to perfect your swing, here are 20+ courses to tee up at in the 843.
Fun fact: The history of golf in the Holy City dates back to 1739, when a shipment of golf clubs arrived from Scotland. A few years later, in 1786, a Golf Club was founded in Charleston. Keep scrolling to learn more about our Lowcountry courses.
Mount Pleasant
Charleston National Country Club | 18 holes | This championship golf course offers five sets of tee markers + is the only Rees Jones design in the Charleston area open to the public.
Isle of Palms
Wild Dunes Links Course | 18 holes | This course is 6,503 yards long and Tom Fazio’s first-ever design, featuring a final hole overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
James Island
City of Charleston Golf Course | 18 holes | The course opened in 1929 and sits between the Stono River and historic Riverland Terrace.
Every week, lululemon drops new styles. From workout essentials to elevated loungewear, these are some of our recent favorites:
💎 Add a little color to your workout wardrobe with the perfect jewel-toned tank top designed with training in mind.
🎾 Or, go crazy and add a pattern. We love this retro paisley cropped tank and matching high-rise tennis skirt.
👗 Ideal for running errands, evening walks, or on the pickleball court, this pastel pink athletic dress will quickly become a staple in your spring wardrobe.
👕 No more sweating through your clothes during warm-weather outings. This men’s collared shirt boasts lightweight, quick-frying fabric for everyday wear.
👖Unwind after a long day by throwing on these ultra-soft lounge pants that you’ll never want to take off.
🍹 Why watch the Masters from your couch when you could grab a seat on the Blind Tiger’s patio and soak in the sun while sipping on some fun, themed drinks? I’m stopping by to try a frozen transfusion or their version of The Azalea... or maybe both.
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