Restaurants

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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
April 22, 2026 11:56 AM
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Callie Putnam
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Plans for a downtown Charleston hotel move forward
Plans for a downtown Charleston hotel include a restaurant + speakeasy.
March 18, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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What’s next for Nexton?
We’re looking at what’s next for Nexton + what’s already here.
March 14, 2024
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Callie Putnam
The photo shows a specialty cocktail that's a coral color, in a short glass with salt around the rim.
Food
Try this: Make The Longboard’s refreshing cocktail recipe this spring
This cocktail recipe was created locally and is crafted at The Longboard on Sullivan’s Island.
March 8, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Asked: Where are the best dive bars in Charleston?
Tell us about your favorite Charleston hole-in-the-walls, dive bars, and lowkey spots that offer immaculate vibes.
March 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
Charleston Place renovation plans include rooftop bar update
Plans for a rooftop bar are moving forward after the City’s Board of Architectural Review approved granted approval.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Answered: Closed Charleston businesses you miss most
Charleston has said its fair share of goodbyes to restaurants, bars, and venues. Here are closed businesses in the 843 our readers still dream about.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
Business
Asked: What Charleston business would you like to see make a comeback?
Tell us which Lowcountry business you miss the most.
February 19, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
Harold’s Cabin announces it will close
The corner store-styled bar + restaurant’s history runs deep in Charleston.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Try this: The Matador’s Coconut-Avocado Margarita
Celebrate National Margarita Day with this recipe from The Matador.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses
Dine Where You Live is a campaign that encourages residents to dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses.
February 5, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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A set wooden table displays an array of dishes: pasta with clams, fresh salad, bone marrow, crusty bread, cocktails, and chips, creating a vibrant, rustic, and inviting dining experience.
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Allora to bring a taste of coastal Italy to Spring Street
The new coastal Italian concept is set to open in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, offering rooftop dining, all-day coffee, and gelato.
September 18, 2025
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Movies and TV shows filmed in and around Charleston
Use this list to see if you can spot the Lowcountry scenes featured in movies and TV shows filmed around town.
September 18, 2025
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The top industries and employers in the Charleston metro area
We crunched the numbers for you.
September 17, 2025
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A lively city street scene shows elegant multi-story buildings with arched windows, rooftop terraces, and bustling sidewalks filled with pedestrians. Cars line the road, while trees and greenery soften the urban architecture.
Development
Taking a closer look at the Courier Square project
Courier Square is a mixed-use Planned Urban Development project that aims to provide new housing, retail, and office space to upper King Street.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A cozy café interior shows pastry cases filled with baked goods, fridges stocked with drinks, and a handwritten menu board. Warm lighting, rustic décor, and a “Grab & Go…Or Stay” sign invite customers.
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Odd Duck Market is spreading its wings with a new location planned for downtown
The market is a Park Circle favorite serving everything from breakfast and wines to unique gifts, all while supporting local brands.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Spread the local love with CHStoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win CHStoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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10+ museums in Charleston
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music fan, these 12 museums in Charleston have it all.
September 12, 2025
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A collage shows three images: cucumber tea sandwiches on floral china, a white ferry boat cruising through blue-green waters under a partly cloudy sky, and a stack of golden biscuits filled with sausage.
Events
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits and the Daniel Island Ferry team up to offer a brunch cruise
Biscuits, Bloodies, Brunch + Boats is an all-inclusive experience that features a bountiful brunch spread and a boat ride around the waters of Charleston.
September 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston
This list of volunteer opportunities in Charleston includes everything from lending a hand at the hospital to donating to a local cause.
September 10, 2025
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This minimalist illustration on a light blue background features black line art: a book, eyeglasses, pencil, butterfly, and bird framing a cloaked, hat-wearing figure, all enclosed in a rounded square.
Business
Ladybird Books, a new independent bookstore, is set to open on King Street
In addition to offering a plethora of books, the new independent bookstore Ladybird Books will host events, readings, and conversations.
September 9, 2025
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Callie Putnam