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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 29, 2025 02:08 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurants
Answered: 20 places in Charleston to get an Espresso Martini
Charleston is loaded with places to get an Espresso Martini
March 15, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
CHStoday chats with Chef Shuai Wang about family, food, Charleston, and “Top Chef”
Chef Shuai Wang is competing in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” was named a 2025 SC Chef Ambassador, and owns two popular North Charleston restaurants.
March 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Charleston cafes set to debut their first cookbook this spring
The cookbook, which features two Charleston cafes, aims to celebrate food’s ability to foster community and share the secrets behind some tasty bites.
March 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston
From family fun to block parties, we’ve rounded up several spots to sham-rock St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston.
March 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
The Dewberry unveils its new culinary team + a pair of new menus
Make plans to head to The Dewberry and experience the new offerings from the iconic downtown hotel’s newly announced culinary team.
March 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
Leaders break ground on Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
Magnolia Landing will be the newest waterfront work, live, and play project in the Charleston area, and its been in the works for nearly 20 years.
February 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurants
Let’s eat, kids: Family-friendly restaurants in Charleston
Skip the meal prep just this once and treat the little ones to an outing at one of these Charleston spots.
February 27, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Food
Three places to buy king cake in Charleston
Celebrate Mardi Gras with king cake in the Holy City.
February 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurants
Sean Brock opens Joyland location in Charleston
The acclaimed chef behind Charleston’s McCrady’s, Husk, and Minero has brought his Joyland concept to Calhoun Street.
February 17, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
Q+A with Hamilton Horne of King Tide Farms
Hamilton Horne’s passion for fresh ingredients + Charleston’s food scene inspired him to start King Tide Farms, a smart hydroponic farm inside of a 40-foot refrigerated container.
February 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Q+A with Highland Resources’ CEO on the progress of Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
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Charleston ranked No. 1 small city for a fourth year in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
It’s not just Charleston getting the praise; the Lowcountry has several hotels, resorts, and islands honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Upcoming races to prepare for in the Charleston area
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
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Know before you go: Riverfront Revival
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
September 30, 2025
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Volvo shares its route to expanding operations at its Charleston-area plant
The Swedish car company is celebrating 70 years, and it has sold more than 5 million cars in the US.
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Charleston Beer Fest returns with more breweries
The annual festival will be back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The Charleston Beer Fest will offer tastings from 75+ breweries, live music, and a variety of local vendors.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Kultura is making room for more guests at a larger restaurant space in downtown Charleston
The acclaimed Filipino restaurant, Kultura, will expand its operations to a larger space on Rutledge Avenue, just a few blocks away from its original Spring Street spot.
September 22, 2025
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