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It's not all about music. Southern food culture has played a major role in the festival since its inception in 2017.
In a party city like Charleston, it's no surprise that there are many bars, with happy hour deals every day of the week, trying to entice tourists and locals to stop in and enjoy a few beverages after a long day at work or seeing the sites. Instead of compiling an exhaustive list, we're selecting one or two of the best deals available each day of the week.
In addition to our list of daily happy-hour offerings, we thought it would be helpful to compile a personalized roundup of unique deals based on personal preferences.
When Palmetto Brewing Co. in 1994 pulled a pint of red ale from a tap hooked up to its very first keg, it was such a big deal that The Post and Courier sent a reporter over to the Huger Street…
Every new restaurant brings something different to the Charleston-area dining scene, but it’s the rare venue that doesn’t have some sort of local precedent. To celebrate the newcomers and hono…
Mac-and-cheese doesn’t seem like an obvious theme for a vegan cook-off, since animal products account for at least half of the cherished dish. But organizers of the upcoming Mac Down Charlesto…
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Charleston Beer Festival, which will feature more than 40 Carolina breweries in a brand-new venue.
We've made a list of some of the most popular local kid-friendly bars and breweries in the Charleston area.
Want to go out to watch the Super Bowl? Here are some parties around the Charleston area.
Volvo Car Stadium, the Daniel Island music venue and tennis arena, is partnering with neighboring restaurant, bar and brewery Dockery's for its craft beer distribution.
Looking for things to do in Charleston? We've got you covered, from oysters and jazz to pirates and puppies.
Ye Ole Fashioned, with its Neapolitan ice-cream scoop sign and blue-striped awning, is the landmark that let's you know you've arrived in West Ashley from downtown. The nostalgic cone and sand…
Art and food combine for this new exhibit at Miller Gallery.
You can also expect snowboarders, axe throwing and drink specials.
Look out for alternative proteins, interactive desserts that lend themselves to Instagram stories, and offbeat places to eat.
Because I eat out nearly every night, I miss out not just on home-cooked meals but also the valuable cooking and cleaning time during which you might stream Netflix in the background.
A handful of favorites from the past year.
A CBD pop-up shop dubbed the Curious Benefits Dispensary will debut with a night market in Avondale.
In searching for the best homegrown alternatives to chain restaurants off Interstate 26 exits, you don’t have to stray far to find distinctly regional tastes along with newer elements of the state’s cuisine.
As we hit the holiday season, you can expect to find oyster roasts popping off all over the place. Here’s a roundup of weekly events at local bars and restaurants along with some marquee events you won’t want to miss in the coming months.
Explore Charleston and Discover South Carolina each contributed about $140,000 to help underwrite the production costs associated with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb’s visit.
Now that South Carolina has legalized CBD derived from hemp and granted special permits to a small but growing crop of hemp farmers, the product is starting to show up more in Charleston.
Friendsgiving is the trendy addition or alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with family.
Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it comes good food, football, and time spent with family and friends.
How to hack the holidays without turning your oven higher than 225 degrees
Looking to throw a party for the biggest rivalry game of the year? Here's what you need to know when inviting friends over for the USC vs. Clemson football game, from kick-off time to party platters to the ultimate drinking game.
It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of the restaurants opening in the Charleston area. But what if the restaurants came to you?
The chef and partner is Atlanta-based Rusty Hamlin, a second place finisher on the reality show Food Network Star, the TV series most famous for launching Guy Fieri's career.
Mother Nature might not be cooperating, but fall has arrived on menus around town.
On a recent weekday afternoon, browsers in the Charleston area had their pick of just-harvested pears; beef lumpia; made-to-order marshmallows; garlic crabs; yardbird eggs; Brazilian-style beans and turkey wings.
Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of Shovels & Rope are releasing a new beer with Commonhouse Aleworks that will benefit the nonprofit Metanoia.
Richard's Bar & Grill remains open while its owner challenges the S.C. Department of Revenue's plan to revoke licenses to sell alcohol, because of illegal gambling devices seized in 2017.
Folly Beach's Lowlife Bar is as spacious as a standard restaurant, but so long as it’s serving, walls only surround a portion of the concrete-floored room, making the ocean feel nearer than five blocks away.
If restaurants want to keep their Charleston Restaurant Week menus in force, the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will continue to promote them, a spokeswoman for the organization says.
A complete directory of Charleston area food trucks, sorted by cuisine.
As Florence bears down on the East Coast, some bar and restaurant owners in Charleston are hoping to be able to stay open and serve food and drinks to downtown customers.
One would be remiss not to tout the extensive bar and nightlife scene of Charleston. The world-class Holy City food and beverage world filters into the post-happy hour time frame, which includ…
When my children were little, we would keep an eye out on road trips for Carrabba's Italian Grill because we could get decent pizza and pasta, but mainly because the kids were given pizza doug…
Previously, evening pop-ups at Destiny were impromptu affairs. But going forward, the founder would like to host them on a quarterly basis.
If you plan your week just right, you can probably eat discounted sushi every single day.
Cory Schwartz used to make a specialty sandwich for his family when he was growing up. The ingredients? Raisin bread, mustard cheese, bacon and honey mustard.
Haven't made your weekend plans yet? We can help you out with some of the best things to do in Charleston.
The Charleston Depot Event Gallery, formerly Scarecrow restaurant and Feathertop bar, is hosting its first installment of Funky Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Aug. 3 at 23 Ann Street.
From unicorns to lord proprietors, beer can design is as unique as the brewery behind the beer.
A raft of locally made ice cream treats offer a delicious way to cool off as the dog days of summer hit.
Cold soups are not for everyone, a truth I discovered while seeking out the best cold soups in town. Cold soups are for those of us looking for a bright bite of cool summer. In a capable chef'…
SouthEast Crab Feast
It's no secret that Charleston is a sought-after wedding destination. With picturesque palmetto trees, mossy oak boughs and historic churches with stunning stained glass, our coastal city is a…
Possibilities for collaborations are endless as companies and organizations hop into the tank and craft their own creations.
This was supposed to be a story about chili dogs, because I adore chili dogs and pride myself on making a delicious vat of hot dog chili for any summer party I throw. I tried to find a chili d…
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