The Old Village Post House at 101 Pitt St. is getting new life breathed into it. Entrepreneur Ben Towill, owner of downtown Charleston’s Basic Kitchen, and his wife, Kate, have purchased the building and reimagined the classic space. But even with their modern updates, the Towills intend to maintain the magic that the restaurant and…
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Bakies: The Sweetest Deal in Town
With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time than now to start making baked goods from Bakies a regular part of your life. All of their sweets, including cakes, cookies and cupcakes, are made from scratch and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Bakies uses only top quality,…
The Shelter Kitchen + Bar – Perfect for Happy Hour and More
Fresh shrimp from local boats arrive in the kitchen of The Shelter and transform into beautiful Lowcountry meals. There are a lot of things to say about The Shelter Kitchen + Bar – for example, owner Ryan Kaufman’s evolution from kitchen trainer to phenomenal cook to executive chef, or the delight of biting into silky…
Topsail Restaurant & Bar: Nautical-Themed Seafood Dishes
It’s the staff that gives the new Topsail Restaurant on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant an extra bit of appeal — that added bonus — making it stand out from the rest. They opened their doors in February in the location formerly known as Finz. You wouldn’t know from just being a patron at the…
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar: A Cool Place to Chill
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar opened in 2017, and a steady stream of those looking for a cool place to chill in Mount Pleasant have been frequenting the locale ever since. Owners Harris Khan and Mary Schultz brought their extensive backgrounds in the food industry to the forefront at this hospitable eatery that focuses…
Burtons Grill: Bringing the Community Together
Who doesn’t love a fun evening out for dinner and drinks with friends or family? Seems like a no-brainer. But what if some of those folks have food sensitivities? No need to worry, Burtons Grill in Mount Pleasant’s Towne Centre is here for them – and for everyone else, too. It all began in 2005,…
Bar & Cocoa: Setting the Chocolate Bar High
Decadent, indulgent, savory – those are just a few words that come to mind when describing the chocolate bars featured at the new Bar & Cocoa shop on Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant. And these aren’t just any chocolate bars either. Co-founder Chris Lacey sources only the finest chocolate from around the world. “Eat Real…
Near Historic Shem Creek, The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
Amid the many restaurants in Mount Pleasant, it is always a pleasant surprise to find a locale that offers not only an extensive locally sourced menu, cocktails and drink specials, live music and fun activities such as cornhole boards and pool tables, but is family friendly, too – where even your four-pawed pals are always…
Spicy, Tasty and Affordable Asian Flavor
Thai food is well-known for its balance of five flavors: sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy. With an emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and spicy ingredients, you can enjoy the delicious After relocating from North Carolina, co-owner David Musselwhite opened Asian Flavor with his fiancée, a native of Thailand. They took…
Craving ‘Cue: Swig & Swine Now in Mount Pleasant
The most recent addition to the Queen Street Hospitality Group, Swig & Swine in Mount Pleasant, opened its doors in March of 2018 but hosted the official launch party this past September. Since opening the original West Ashley location in 2014, co-owner Jonathan Kish remarked that the restaurant received much attention, leading him and his…