Restaurants are constantly adapting in the COVID-19 era. The Shelter Kitchen + Bar, for example, has had to forgo trivia nights, bar seating and its popular Bloody Mary bar at weekend brunch. But the constants that comfort us remain — beyond friendly staff, mouth-watering food and vibrant, scenic atmosphere. In fact, the local hangout has…
Charleston SC Restaurants
60 Bull Cafe: Foodie Dreams Brought to Life
Growing up with an entrepreneur father who owned a restaurant and deli, Torrey Glass saw the hard work and love that went into cultivating the perfect atmosphere for customers; he was intrigued. After years in the corporate world, Glass decided it was time to open 60 Bull Cafe. It is a place for people to…
Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen: Bringing the Past to the Dining Table
The purveyors of the ever-popular 82 Queen restaurant have created yet another delectable dining establishment to entice visitors. Jonathan and Patrick Kish’s great-grandmother, Florence Powell (née Moseley), is to whom tribute has been paid with the restaurant’s name. A Charleston native born in 1908, Florence met and married Jesse Powell, the plant manager at the…
A Taste of Upper King
The midtown section of Upper King Street is a business district coming back from many difficult years. Where store fronts were previously boarded up, restaurants and bars now light up the plate glass windows. Tucked between the food and drink options are interesting local shops—like Blue Bicycle Books and Affordabike—that you won’t find in every…
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee: More Than a Cup of Coffee
It seems like there is a coffee shop on every corner these days, but Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – true to its slogan – is more than a cup of coffee. Serving up good brews with a side of positivity, the coffee shop is run by employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founder Amy Wright…
Hyman’s Seafood: Tradition and Excellence
Hyman’s Seafood is a Charleston landmark for locals and visitors alike. Paired with Aaron’s Deli, the combination offers a vast seafood and deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s. Hyman’s Seafood has been at the same location, 215 Meeting St., for over 126 years. It started…
Container Bar: Dine and Unwind
The food truck is a Lowcountry staple Charlestonians have grown to love. With so many offerings, from vegan doughnuts to steamed pork buns, these mobile beacons of flavor are sure to satisfy any cravings. Sure, social media is a great way to track down the whereabouts of these roaming eateries, but imagine a world where…
Reviving Traditional South Carolina Flavors Revival
Revival, a modern Southern eatery that opened in June at 162 East Bay St. in Charleston, harkens back to the roots of Holy City cuisine by combining classic ingredients and recipes from South Carolina’s past with contemporary flair. The menu centers around modern versions and presentations of dishes drawn from the state’s history, such as…
Melvin’s Barbecue: Fresh Look, Classic Techniques
While Melvin’s Barbecue has been a staple for locals in Mount Pleasant for years, their new sign – and wood-fired only techniques – are beckoning old friends and new to enjoy one of the hottest barbecue destinations in the nation. With a new logo and freshly designed label, the look may be different, but the…
Helping Neighbors: SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar
There’s almost nothing better than mouthwatering Southwestern-inspired food and a perfectly made margarita – but if we had to name one thing, it would easily be the taste of giving back. Started in 2013, Kitchen Karma has been SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar’s go-to way to raise money for local charities throughout Charleston. Rotating…