Restaurants

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Restaurants
Riva Mare, a rooftop restaurant, is planned for the Charleston Design District
The new rooftop restaurant will overlook the Cooper River and offer coastal Italian dishes.
March 05, 2026 02:41 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Food
CHStoday’s menu for the Masters Champions Dinner
Here’s what the CHStoday team would put on the menu if we were serving the Masters Champions Dinner.
April 9, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo shows Kelsea Ballerini performing on stage under a soft spotlight, creating an intimate and ethereal atmosphere. Seated on a stool, she strums an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone, her focus deep and emotional. She wears a layered tulle dress paired with sparkling knee-high boots, adding elegance and glamour to the moment. The background is dimly lit, with a drum set visible behind her.
Events
Answered: Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
Did you know? Ballerini collaborated with Apple Maps to highlight a few of her favorite Lowcountry spots.
April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo showcases a plated dish featuring crispy fried soft-shell crab atop a vibrant, fresh salad. The salad includes a mix of leafy greens, shredded cabbage, carrot strips, and sliced red peppers, all lightly dressed. The plate is artistically speckled.
Food
7 spots to get soft-shell crabs in Charleston
Seeing soft-shell crabs on the menu is a sure sign summer is on the way — check out these seven Charleston spots to grab yours.
April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurants
Michelin expands with the Michelin Guide American South
The Michelin Guide American South will explore six southern states, including South Carolina.
April 2, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
Q+A with Chef Orlando Pagan of Wild Common
CHStoday chats with Chef Orlando Pagan about his journey with multiple sclerosis, Wild Common, his favorite Lowcountry spots.
April 1, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This image shows a close-up of a person holding a drink and a small plate of food. The drink is a light purple beverage with ice and a lemon slice, served in a plastic cup branded with the "Credit One Charleston Open" logo. The food appears to be a taco with melted cheese on a toasted tortilla, topped with chopped lettuce, onions, and other fresh ingredients.
Events
Beemok Hospitality Collection introduces a new series of foodie fun for the Credit One Charleston Open
The food and drink-focused offerings will feature the hospitality group’s several properties during the Credit One Charleston Open’s duration.
March 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
If the characters of “The White Lotus” season 3 were in Charleston, where would they eat?
Play along with us and let us know where you think you’d spot your favorite “The White Lotus” season 3 character enjoying a meal in the Holy City.
March 20, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Folly Beach
Culture
Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
Ballerini has made several stops in the 843 — some to visit friends, and some for work like the stop she made with Kenny Chesney on the “I Go Back Tour.”
March 18, 2025
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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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Real Estate
Charles Towne Farms to offer homes with acres of space
The Charles Towne Farms development emphasizes open green spaces, luxury living, and architectural design.
November 18, 2025
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Food
10+ Cozy Charleston soup spots to warm your soul
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November 17, 2025
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Erika Ross
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These holiday pop-up bars will get you in the festive mood.
November 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
What is an Electric Cooperative?
Electric cooperatives serve nearly two million South Carolinians and maintain more than 78,000 miles of power lines across the state.
November 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Our favorite bites from Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place
Newsletter Editor Callie shares her favorite bites from Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place, a year-long pop-up restaurant at the iconic downtown hotel.
November 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Q+A with Kim Powell of Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth
Woodhouse Spa now offers its elevated self-care services at its newest location inside the historic Wentworth Mansion.
November 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Development
Boeing broke ground on a billion-dollar expansion
Boeing’s new expansion project will support 1,000+ new jobs and more than $1 billion in investments.
November 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
A pair of friends with Charleston roots rose to the highest ranks of the armed forces
From first jobs to sports, to volunteer service clubs and plays, this pair of friends did everything together.
November 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
We want to know: Where are the best collard greens in Charleston?
We’re on a mission to find the best collard greens in Charleston, and we need your help.
November 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Wellness
Support local veteran-focused organizations + deals for veterans
This Veterans Day you may consider supporting one of the several veteran-focused organizations in the Lowcountry that work all year to support veterans.
November 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam