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April 19 2024
Where to fine dine around town
One thing we know how to do in Charleston is eat and eat well. It’s no surprise that 4 Holy City restaurants are ranked among the “best fine dining” in the US — according to Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best list.
Here are the local fine-dining spots making national headlines.
No. 3 — Halls Chophouse, 434 King St.
TryThis: Halls Seafood Tower + the broiled Heritage Twin Pork Chops glazed with apple-mustard, served with brown sugar-baked Sea Island Red Peas, charred broccolini, and bacon-bourbon jus
No. 9 — Circa 1886, 149 Wentworth St.
TryThis: Start with the butternut squash and peanut soup + order the spiced guinea hen served with jollof rice, chard, benne eggplant pudding, and Tiger Nut Sauce
No.14 — Peninsula Grill, 112 N. Market St.
TryThis: She Crab Soup with a sherry drizzle, roasted duck breast + coconut cake after the main course
No. 25 — 82 Queen Street, 82 Queen St.
TryThis: Carolina Crab Cakes served with okra, sweet corn, black-eyed pea succotash, Charleston Red Rice, lowcountry remoulade, and roasted red pepper coulis
Craving more fine dining around the Lowcountry? Click the button below for a list of local sophisticated restaurants.
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Which fine-dining restaurant do you prefer?
- Halls Chophouse
- Circa 1886
- Peninsula Grill
- 82 Queen Street
TheBuy
- North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., July 29 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers like Robert Fields Farm + shop for fresh SC Certified produce — Bangin' Vegan Eats is this week’s featured food truck. 🥬
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TryThis
- Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Thurs., July 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | From historic homes to beautiful gardens, sweet tea lovers can explore the birthplace of sweet tea. 🍋
Drink
- Bikes & Brews | Thurs., July 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Swig & Swine, 1990 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville | Free | Enjoy a bike ride,beer + BBQ. 🏍
Cause
- Christmas in July Party | Thurs., July 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Wild Dunes Resort | $100+ | Help raise money for families East of the Cooper by celebrating with Santa for a good cause. 🎄
Film
- The 2021 Fly Fishing Film Tour | Thurs., July 29 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $18 | The biggest catch of the night will be this unforgettable documentary on fly fishing. 🎣
Active
- Folly Beach Community Yoga | Thurs., July 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Folly River Park, Center Street, Folly Beach | Free | Dedicate an hour to finding your inner peace + expressing self love. 🧘
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Weather
- 89º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
- Extreme hot + humid conditions are expected today and tomorrow. Heat safety practices include staying hydrated, checking on the elderly, and not leaving kids or pets unattended in vehicles. (US National Weather Service Charleston)
Tide
- Low: 6:43 a.m. + 7:06 p.m.
- High: 12:31 a.m. + 12:56 p.m.
Dish
- Get ready for burritos, sourdough bagels + sweet treats because pastry chef Caitlin Schumacher is bringing her breakfast food truck — Girl Nextdough — back to James Island in August, possibly ofF of Folly Road. 🥯(Holy City Sinner)
Arts
- Art lovers, this one's for you. August is around the corner, and the Gibbes Museum of Art has many upcoming events — including a printmaking workshop, art collecting sessions + virtual storytime. View the entire list. (Holy City Sinner)
- If you take a trip to Goose Creek, you might notice a large mural bringing vibrance to the area. To celebrate local art, the city is considering future art projects — including a mural park, inviting visitors to create their own art creations. 🎨(WCBD)
Civic
- The Summerville Fire Department’s Citizens Academy is starting up its annual Citizens Fire Academy program – giving people first-hand experience working with firefighters. Applications for the program are due by Sept. 1. 🚒(WCBD)
Gallery
- Ready to set sail? Take a look at these photos from the Carolina Yacht Club’s recent annual regatta in the Charleston Harbor where sailors compete in the Holy City waters. ⛵(The Post and Courier)
- Summer is in full swing, so now’s the time to take in the beautiful colors around the Lowcountry. From a stained glass window at the Wentworth Mansion to bright berries in West Ashley, these local pictures are beautiful. 🌈 (The Post and Courier)
Number
- 2,200. The number of vacancies in SC classrooms after this summer — according to SC for Ed. This is an increase of 45% from last year. If these positions are not filled classroom sizes will be affected + some courses will not be available. (WLTX)
DYK
- Wonder what actresses are from the Palmetto State? Check out this list which includes Charleston native Madelyn Cline from Netflix’s “Outer Banks” + St. Matthews’s Viola Davis from ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder.” 🎥 (WCBD)
- Blast off, SC. Mementos from SC State University + 13 other historically Black colleges and universities will be launched into space on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner this Friday at 4:53 a.m. EST 🚀 (WCIV)
All aboard Mt. Pleasant’s USS Yorktown. If you’ve ever wanted to work at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, now's your chance because they’re hiring.
Open positions include full-time security + part-time ticket booth cashiers. Get the details.
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Y’all ready to party? Mark your calendars + plan ahead for Charleston Parks Conservancy’s tenth anniversary of Party for the Parks — including a “Zodiac Celestial Celebration” theme. It goes down Oct.29 from 6-10 p.m. at Colonial Lake. You’ll want to keep up with the ticket release date because there are only 600 tickets available. 🎉
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