I had the opportunity in May to go on a culinary tour of Charleston’s Market area with Bulldog Tours. It was called the Savor the Flavors of Charleston Tour, and my intent was to see what may spark interest for a future article on a chef, a cooking trend or a savory tidbit on food…
Bloody marys belong on the “top shelf” with mimosas in the pantheon of boozy brunch staples. It’s a hearty drink that can make you feel like you’ve consumed a meal in a glass, and Charleston offers an abundance of options to enjoy this hangover-helper drink concoction. Standard versions might typically consist of vodka, tomato juice…
In April, Charleston bade farewell to one of the bastions of the brunch scene when Hominy Grill shuttered its doors. It’s sad to say goodbye to one of the best venues for that iconic Southern dish, shrimp and grits (and who can forget the Charleston Nasty Biscuit?), but Hominy Grill owner and chef, Robert Stehling,…
Charleston is fortunate to have a multitude of rooftop bars around the city. One of the best things about all of them is that they offer different views of the city. I decided to pay a visit to a few of what I have deemed “the best rooftop bars in Charleston” and soon discovered…
A few years ago, Lindsay Gantt fell into the latter category before her son’s picky-eating tendencies and her career as a pediatric speech-language pathologist inspired her to change her family’s approach to foods. She now shares techniques, ideas and encouragement with others — both parents and children — as a Healthy Hands Cooking instructor. “I…
Summer is in full swing, and, no matter your age, it would be almost un-American — at least un- Charlestonian, — to miss a trip to The Joe to see the Charleston RiverDogs play ball this season. It’s an adventure every time, which can only be expected when you walk through the gates and into…
The ease, comfort and appreciation of prepared meals when life is chaotic should never be underestimated. Whether you are on vacation, have youth sports every night, double shifts at work or you want to help someone else who is suffering from the loss of a loved one, surgery or long-term illness — the gift…
Just up the road from Charleston lies the Hammock Coast, a small string of Lowcountry beaches and coastlines that exude all the things you might hope for in a quiet getaway. Historic Georgetown, the . third-oldest city in South Carolina, is nestled along the Sampit River and is a charming area with old houses and…
It’s ubiquitous among the world’s cultures, whether you clink glasses proclaiming a hearty “cheers,” “salud,” “slainte” (pronounced slawn-cha) or “kanpai.” But where did this ritual, now so inextricably linked with drinking alcohol and paying respect to a person or idea, first originate? Like a lot of provenance stories, the answer is complicated. Ancient civilizations including…
While fans taking in the recent United States Golf Association’s Women’s Open Championship at the Country Club of Charleston found the play of the top female golfers in the world a visual delight, they also were able to satisfy their palates with food provided by the Lowcountry’s own Swig & Swine, affiliated with Queen Street…
