Restaurants

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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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Petit Merci opens in downtown Charleston
Get a taste of European delights in the Harleston Village neighborhood.
January 2, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
Restaurants open on Christmas in Charleston
We’ve rounded up a list of local spots open on Christmas that will serve up your holiday meals.
December 5, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery opens on Congress Street
The legacy of Harold’s Cabin lives on with the opening of Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery, a new Congress Street neighborhood-focused market and restaurant.
December 3, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Shellabration 2024: Shuck oysters and support coastal conservation
Toadfish Conservation Coalition’s annual fundraiser brings oysters and live music to Bowen’s Island Restaurant.
November 20, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Charleston native competes on the Food Network’s “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” competition
Get to know a baker who calls Charleston home and prepare to cheer her on the Food Network’s “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” competition.
November 13, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Fleet Landing will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a charity oyster roast + day of giving
Fleet Landing is a locally-owned seafood restaurant that is celebrating a major milestone + giving back to the Charleston community.
November 11, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Restaurants
Come on, dish: Which Charleston restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Holy City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
November 8, 2024
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Food
Pelato — a new Italian restaurant with Brooklyn roots — will soon call Morrison Drive home
The team behind Pelato says they aim to bring both authentic Italian dishes and traditions to Charleston — the new restaurant will call the former Butcher & Bee space home.
November 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Epic foodie event: Charleston welcomes Charlotte’s top chefs + mixologists
Savor Charlotte is like having your best friend come to town just to cook you a delicious meal in your own home.
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Food
Where to wander: Visit Islander 71 a picturesque fish house + deck bar
City Editors Erika + Callie enjoyed Islander 71’s food and views + are having the best time exploring spots in every Lowcountry neighborhood.
October 24, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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A neatly wrapped napkin, a drink on a coaster, and a cookbook titled “The Fleet Landing Cookbook” featuring a waterfront restaurant photo rest on a dark table, creating a cozy dining atmosphere.
Business
Fleet Landing celebrates 20 years with the release of “The Fleet Landing Cookbook”
To celebrate 20 years of serving seafood and southern favorites on the Charleston Harbor, Fleet Landing has released its first cookbook.
September 8, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Patios for outdoor dining around Charleston
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Charleston’s many beautiful patios.
September 5, 2025
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Small Business
Plowing ahead: GrowFood Carolina is supporting local farmers and eating fresh
GrowFood Carolina, which now represents 80+ SC farmers, helps them put their produce in grocery stores and local restaurants.
September 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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10+ free things to do in Charleston
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Charleston, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
The Charleston Place welcomes Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park to lead its year-long pop-up restaurant
Chef Daniel Humm and the pop-up restaurant will host its first guest on Thursday, Oct. 2. The restaurant will be housed at The Charleston Place.
September 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A historic photograph shows Charleston’s devastation after the 1886 earthquake, with collapsed buildings, debris scattered across the street, and people standing among the ruins of Wm. M. Bird & Co. storefront.
Taking a look back at the Charleston earthquake of 1886
The Lowcountry isn’t a stranger to natural disasters, but the Charleston earthquake of 1886 shook the region to its core.
August 26, 2025
Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.
City
Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal
Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.
August 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A modern, stylish interior features tall white columns, wood cabinetry, pendant lighting, and lush greenery. Neutral tones, sleek furniture, and textured rugs create a warm, sophisticated space blending comfort with contemporary elegance.
Business
Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District
The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.
August 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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5+ independent bookstores to explore in Charleston
These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam