Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024
Restaurant Week begins today in Charleston. 😋
Happening Sept. 9-19, this is the perfect chance to try out new places to eat or snag some great deals at local favorites like Slightly North of Broad, O-Ku, and 82 Queen.
If you’ve never experienced Restaurant Week before, different eateries offer special deals (think 3 courses for $35, $40 per couple) during this time to encourage people to get out + eat local.
With 40+ Charleston area restaurants participating, the hardest part will be choosing which places to dine.
Pulled pork sandwich with collard greens at Butcher & Bee | Photo by @sharoneatsworld
There are 47 local dining spots participating in Restaurant Week. Click the button below for the list of participating eateries + deals.
Use the buttons below to share this delicious news with your favorite eating buddy. 🍽️
Ready for Restaurant Week?
We're hungry just talking about it.
- Yes, my stomach is growling
- No, I'll miss out this year
- Maybe, I'll check out the menus
Today
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. RiverDogs | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | It’s Thirsty Thursday — enjoy $1 beers + support the home team at The Joe. ⚾️
- Paws on the Patio | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Burtons Grill & Bar, 1875 N Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant | $30 | Bring your 4-legged friends out to enjoy happy hour benefitting Charleston Animal Society + receive a party favor for your pup. 🐶
Friday
Saturday
- Hockey for Disability Inclusion Event | Sat., Sept. 11 | 2:30-7 p.m. | Carolina Ice Palace, 7665 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston | Free | Everyone is welcome to play hockey + receive a free jersey and puck for participating. 🏒
- High Ropes Experience | Sat., Sept. 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | James Island County Park | $30 | Immerse yourself in nature with this opportunity to explore the Lowcountry above the trees. 🌲
- Dog Day Afternoon: Splash Island | Sat., Sept. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park | $10+ | Celebrate the dog days of summer by cooling down with your furry friend at the waterpark — be sure to bring a leash. 🦮
Sunday
- Bluegrass Brunch | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | Join the Commonhouse Cats for live bluegrass tunes + stay for the chicken and waffles. 🧇
- Bendy Brewski Yoga at Holy City | Sun., Sept. 12 | 10 a.m. | Holy City Brewing | $15 | Sip drinks + enjoy a view of the marsh as you share yoga love with the community. 🍺
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
- 81º | Showers | 68% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 4:07 a.m. + 4:34 p.m.
- High: 10:19 a.m. + 10:32 p.m.
Ranked
- Charleston is the best US city according to Travel + Leisure’s “Best U.S. City List.” The city earned the title for its architecture and food scene and has claimed the top spot for 9 years in a row. The Holy City also ranked as the No. 18 best city in the world. 🏆 (Holy City Sinner)
Closed
- Farewell to Black Magic Cafe in West Ashley. The announcement was made on the restaurant’s Facebook page detailing Ashley River Road’s permanent closure. The James Island eatery remains in business. 🍽️ (Holy City Sinner)
Coming Soon
- Bevi Bene Brewing Co. will open off of King Street Extension on Summerville Avenue in the Lumberyard development. The new brewery will specialize in lagers + hard kombucha. Stay tuned for a specific opening date. (Charleston City Paper)
Arts
- Keep your eyes peeled for the pop-up Van Gogh art exhibit “Starry Night.” The exhibition will feature more than 300 works of art + a 3D world. Tickets are available for presale now. No location or date has been announced yet. 🎨 (Charleston Scene)
CSU
- Tomorrow CSU’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 772 cadets will honor the first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11. Fifty cadets will walk the equivalent of 110 stories of the World Trade Center at 5:55 a.m. at the Whitfield Stadium. 🇺🇸
Try This
- The Whale — a craft beer collective opening next month — and the restaurant Berkeley’s will host “BARK-ley’s & The Whale” on Sept. 15 from 5-9 p.m. at 624 1/2 Rutledge Ave. The dog-friendly event will include brews, barks, and brats on the patio. 🐶
The Citadel
- The Citadel is a part of a collaborative team receiving a $2 million cybersecurity grant. The team’s focus is to work on infrastructure control systems such as water, electricity, gas + traffic systems. 🔒 (The Citadel Today)
Development
- Phase 1 of preserving the smokestacks downtown has begun. The stacks are at risk of collapsing due to issues such as cracks throughout the interior. Crews will go through the stacks + remove the interior lining. (WCIV)
Listen
- On a recent episode of Health Focus, a weekly podcast that features chats with MUSC Health professionals, Libby Malphrus (a genetic counselor at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center) discusses cancer genetic counseling. Listen here. 🎧 Ⓟ
Did you know September is Library Card Sign-up Month? Charleston County Library is encouraging community members to start their library card applications online or at a local branch + best of all, it’s free.
Is the perfect book waiting for you? Get a card. 📚
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