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Bourbon N’ Bubbles is rolling out a new culinary experience that is rooted in Charleston history and tradition. With offerings like benne wafers with pimento mousse, fried chicken lollipops and Charleston Red Rice, locals are sure to feel right at home sampling their favorite Lowcountry fare… Read moreBourbon N' Bubbles: New small plates
An inside look at the newest restaurants around Charleston and the Lowcountry
A new restaurant is serving Japanese-inspired ramen bowls in Mount Pleasant. Here's what to expect.
New North Charleston cocktail bar is named after a form of slang that was popularized by the gay community in the 19th century.
A new coffee shop has opened near Hampton Park in Charleston.
The Archer, from the owners of Berkeley's, is now open in Charleston.
The former Zeppelin Pizza Co. on James Island is now home to a new restaurant. Here's what to expect.
North Charleston's newest restaurant is serving chicken, chicken and more chicken in Park Circle.
Marbled & Fin in Charleston is, for most, a special occasion restaurant. Memorable moments are delivered in spades — if you know your way around the menu.
The Establishment, a seafood spot on Broad Street, doesn’t appear on most lists of the essential, iconic or must-visit restaurants in Charleston. Maybe it should.
Against Malagón's modest Spring Street facade, a bright-red door really stands out. What waits behind it is a remarkable exploration of Spain's many culinary regions.
Food Editor Parker Milner's latest restaurant review takes him to Taverna Philosophia in Mount Pleasant.
Slightly North of Broad opened in downtown Charleston in 1993. Should it remain on diners' list of must-visit Lowcountry restaurants?
Maison in Charleston hasn’t changed much since opening in 2019. But, must an offering transform for a restaurant to remain relevant?
Da Toscano Porchetta Shop is unlike any other sandwich shop around. Perched at the west end of Cannon Street, the porchetta emporium now marks the beginning of Charleston’s most exciting dining district.
XO Brasserie is one of the hottest restaurants in Charleston. What can diners expect?
Contributing critic Robert F. Moss visits Sullivan's Fish Camp on Sullivan's Island for his latest restaurant review.
Palmira Barbecue serves whole hog, beef cheeks, pork ribs and more in a low-slung brick building on Ashley River Road in Charleston.
Colectivo on Johns Island serves ambitious Mexican cuisine, inspired by chef and co-owner Alex Yellan's travels to Mexico.
Described as “a Southern tavern serving timeless classics and luxurious comfort food,” Lowland opened in November 2023 in Charleston. What can diners expect from the George Street restaurant, which is led by a James Beard Award-winning chef?
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Taco trucks in shopping center parking lots — now that's an amenity I could get used to.
Being located near the ocean does not guarantee a quality sushi scene, seeing as a lot of sushi-grade fish is flown in from Japan. But with a new restaurant opening every single week in Charleston, I continue to be amazed by how few of them focus on raw fish.
Many late afternoon happy hour specials disappeared during the pandemic as restaurants struggled to stay open. Some have returned, though the cost savings are still limited — the other day, I walked by a restaurant on East Bay Street promoting $11 glasses of wine for a few hours in the late afternoon.
Speakeasies have been trending in cities across the country for a few years now. The popularity of bars in hard-to-find locations has recently extended to South Carolina.
Bar Tab
A column that highlights a locally made or sold adult beverage around the Charleston region.
North Charleston's new LGBTQ+ bar is a dimly lit speakeasy with a secret-language cocktail menu.
Sometimes you order a drink for the taste. Sometimes you order it for the Instagram appeal. When you get both in one, well, it's a win. That's what the "Goldfinch" is doing for us at The Select.
Encouraging patrons to dress in "gothic academia" clothing and offering up theatrical readings of some of the horror genre's vintage favorites, this traveling show blends classic Gothic literature and mixology for an enthralling evening.
For a refreshing drink to cool off, I've been looking to a classic cocktail that hails back to the 1950s in San Juan: the piña colada. A piña colada is made with rum, coconut and pineapple juice, served best blended. And on an August afternoon in the Lowcountry, it's a cooldown treat. Here's where to find one in the Charleston area.
Kultura, the Filipino comfort food locale run by Chef Nikko Cagalanan at 73 Spring St., is serving up fantastic cocktails despite not having a liquor license. Instead of using the traditional spread of liquors like vodka, tequila, bourbon and gin, beverage manager Jessica Ford is mixing her drinks with sake, wine and vermouth, arriving at some lower-ABV but still delightful concoctions.
For those braving the traffic to head out to one of Charleston's most popular beaches, the fun doesn't stop on the sand at Folly. After soaking up some rays and taking a dip, you can wander up the pier, along the main strip and even off the beaten path to discover some great places for cooling off with a refreshing beverage. Here are 12 Folly Beach bars to visit.
Pop-Up Picks
A column exploring upcoming pop-ups around the Charleston area and the work of the chefs behind them.
The next Roxa dessert pop-up will take place June 23 at The Belmont in downtown Charleston.
To the right of Community Crafthouse’s 18 rotating taps, resident pop-up Max Sushi is churning out sashimi, rolls, poke and more.
Washington, D.C., restaurant Ghostburger will host a four-day pop-up at Meeting at Market at The Charleston Place May 23-26.
Chef Alex Yellan’s Colectivo is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday, but it’s worth swinging by on a Monday. That’s when Yellan’s former Xiao Bao Biscuit colleague Jamey Fairchild transforms the space into Gingerbug, a pop-up inspired by Thailand.
