When the Park Avenue Oyster Bar & Grill opened in April of 2023, the owners were hesitant to “fully flex” their Charleston pedigree, said co-owner Philip Fisher. “Aiken is an interesting little bubble,” said Fisher, who added they wanted the new restaurant to be able to stand on its own pedestal of good food and service.
Read MoreAmaro—the Italian word for “bitter”—refers to a category of aromatic, herbal, or bittersweet liqueurs that are typically enjoyed as after-meal digestifs. And while “amaro” captures the essence of this liqueur’s bitter profile, it hardly does justice to its depth and variety. Initially, the ingredients in making amaro were chosen in part for their medicinal properties, which contribute to the liqueur’s role as a digestif.
Read MoreThe inventor of the telephone once said, “When one door closes, another door opens.” Alexander Graham Bell obviously wasn’t directly referencing the Mount Pleasant culinary scene when he uttered this profound principle, but the wisdom of his words might apply in this case.
Read MoreMount Pleasant has a new neighborhood trattoria to indulge in! Opened in 2023 by Kevin and Susan Johnson—who opened The Grocery in downtown Charleston in 2011—Lola Rose is one of the newest additions to the Mount Pleasant food scene.
Read MoreIn the heart of South Carolina’s Old 96 District, the quaint town of Green- wood is one of the slower-paced areas in the region for much of the year. As the summer approaches and the locals dig out their bathing suits for another relaxing season on the lake, there’s something else pulsating just beneath the surface. Anticipation, perhaps?
Read MoreWhat do you get when you mix one part bike shop, one part skate store, and one part sober bar? A truly unique, local- ly-owned Mount Pleasant establishment known as Crafty Cranks & Board Shop— and The Board Room sober bar—the brainchild of co-owners Eric Schwartz and Gary Colangelo. The curiosity of this eclectic shop/bar will lure you in, and the chill atmosphere, vast alcohol-free beverage options, friendly folks, and the emphasis on community will keep you coming back.
Read MoreWhen you’ve had a truly delicious glass of wine, you know it in the moment; when you’ve had a sustainably sourced wine with clean ingredients, you can feel the difference in that moment and beyond. And that’s important to family-owned Boutique Beverage based out of Wilmington, North Carolina— but whose warehouse resides in Charleston, SC.
Read MorePeter Tollmann wanted something different than his successful career in sales. His dream was to buy a company of his own and use the experience as a way to teach his two kids the ins and outs of succeeding in the business world.
Read MoreIn the bustling heart of the Lowcountry, a team of metal fabricators, outdoor enthusiasts, and culinary connoisseurs converged to create a revolutionary line of carbon steel cookware: Cast-A-Way Carbon.
Read MoreAs a native South Carolinian whose family has ventured to Litchfield Beach for decades, Georgetown was part of our route when we “drove the back way” to the coast. These days, Georgetown is much more than that: the town is growing, and a new boutique hotel — the first on the riverfront — is marking its progress.
Read MoreIt’s late morning, mid-week, and I’m embarrassed by my coffee-drinking habits. No wonder – I’m on a Zoom conference with the founder of Charleston Coffee Roasters, Lowell Grosse, and I’ve just admitted that I like a splash of half-and-half in my morning cup.
Read MoreWe didn’t sell our company, but rather, Jeremy Renner bought in as a co-owner. We wanted to partner with someone we knew could take our brand to the next level. Jeremy and I share the same vision to create an all-encompassing spirit brand that doesn’t just produce the highest quality vodka, but also prompts a lifestyle and a mindset.
Read MoreThe Charleston Hemp Collective: Cultivating Wellness and CBD Innovations There’s a movement taking root—pun intended—that seeks to harness the healing potential of nature and cultivate a community grounded in wellness. At the heart of this movement is the Charleston Hemp Collective, a company passionate about spreading the word about the transformative properties of hemp
Read MoreSummerville, South Carolina boasts of being the birthplace of sweet tea, and though residents of other towns south of the Mason- Dixon Line might claim that the quintessential Southern drink was born within their borders, there’s one fact they can’t ignore: on National Iced Tea Day in 2016, the denizens of Summerville mixed 210 pounds of loose-leaf tea,
Read MoreIt was a simple drive from my starting point of Charleston, SC, and located just off the shore of Hilton Head Island, it’s a rather simple drive for most along the East Coast. Once you get there you’ll hop on a ferry and settle in for a 30 or so minute boat ride to your destination dock of choice: the Melrose Landing Dock on the Daufuskie side or Haig Point Dock.
Read MoreOysters have been a Lowcountry staple for centuries, an ever-present aspect of the area’s culinary scene as well as an important part of the history and culture of the South Carolina coast. One restaurant in downtown Charleston gives diners the opportunity to enjoy these tasty mollusks and also learn about why they serve as more than just the star of a raw bar or an ingredient in a savory seafood main dish.
Read MoreDianne Crowley has enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, a lifelong journey that has taken her from Jacksonville to Atlanta to Hilton Head and finally to Shem Creek, the home of Mount Pleasant’s once-vibrant shrimping fleet.
Read MoreIf Mount Pleasant is a frequent foodie stomping ground for you, there’s no doubt you’ve already tasted the vibrant flavors and wood-fire creations from the growing restaurant group, Free Reign.
Read MoreAfter 30 years as an owner and manager, however, he’s back to wearing a variety of hats – from food preparation to running the pizza station – not because he sees some nostalgic value in taking on jobs he learned as a teenager but because he realizes that today’s business environment requires flexibility, innovation and the vision to succeed where others have failed.
Read MoreLaunched in summer 2020, it was a daring time for Local to open its doors. But the successful establishment serves up brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks—all grounded in Southern hospitality, friendly staff, and an intense focus on feeding and making memories for the community.
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