September | Things to Do in Charleston, SC
Each month there’s so much to do around Charleston, it can be tough to choose. Here are our picks for September. Share with us your favorite happenings, new restaurants and fun things to do using #CharlestonTraveler. September Events: Second Sunday on King: September 8 Every month on the second Sunday the City of Charleston helps […]
Fall Things to Do in Charleston, SC – October
There’s a crispness to the air and the leaves are turning colors…it’s time to get the sweaters out and consume all things flavored pumpkin! We’ve pulled some of the best October events to share with all our travelers of Charleston – we hope to see you at some of these Lowcountry special events. Share with […]
Your Guide to Spring Break in Charleston, SC
There aren’t many places in the world more beautiful than Charleston, SC in the Spring. The flowers are in bloom and the weather is perfect with the salty ocean breeze in the air. Charleston is a well known tourist destination having won for multiple years in a row the “Best City to Visit in the […]
The Top 7 Things to Do in Charleston, SC: A Guide for Visiting
Charleston, also known as the Holy City, is best known for its rich history, historical sites, amazing food, outdoor activities and more. It truly has something for everyone! To ensure that your trip is as enjoyable as possible – whether it’s a vacation with family or friends, a road trip adventure or just some time […]
May | Things to Do in Charleston, SC
The sun is out to greet us every day, flowers are in full bloom, and endless Charleston events await us. It’s one of our favorite times of the year. We love farmers markets and outdoor brunch, plus we have a host of events keeping us busy and out enjoying this this beautiful month of May […]
Charleston’s Craft Brewery Ultimate Drinking Guide
Charleston’s reputation for a world-class culinary destination has spilled over into our pint glasses. In just the last few years, numerous craft breweries and distilleries have opened all over the area, giving locals and visitors a reason to raise their glass and toast the beverage artistry of Charleston. Breweries, distilleries and a local winery offer […]
November | Things to Do in Charleston, SC
The holidays are right around the corner, which means tons of amazing events here in the Charleston area. Make the most of the fall season with our tips for what to see and do this month. Join us in our holiday countdown and prepare for the many exciting adventures to come this month. November Events […]
5 Can’t Miss Experiences in North Charleston
No visit to the Lowcountry is complete without spending some time in North Charleston. Experience the beauty, culture and food of this vibrant city. Attend a festival or event at Riverfront Park. The Spoleto Festival USA finale is on June 9, Slightly Stoopid is performing on June 23, and you don’t want to miss the view for […]
Where to Go for Great Seafood in Charleston
By Barry Waldman Any restaurant in Charleston that purports to serve Lowcountry fare has to have good seafood dishes on the menu. In a culinary jewel like Charleston, nearly any seafood or Lowcountry restaurant that’s not a national chain will delight your taste buds – or it won’t stick around. Erin Perkins, editor of Eater […]
Charleston is a Tasty Spot for Lowcountry Oysters
By Barry Waldman In clusters at an oyster roast or as an appetizer on the half shell; fried, steamed, roasted, grilled, broiled, smoked or baked; soaked in lemon juice or bathed in mignonette sauce; cooked up in a stew or a soup – Charlestonians love their oysters. And not just any oysters, but Lowcountry oysters, […]
Best Places to Grab a Coffee Around Charleston
Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up after a busy day of sightseeing or you simply want to relax with a morning latte in the heart of downtown Charleston, there are plenty of great choices. The Charleston area has some delicious local coffee shops that make a mean mocha and serve up locally made pastries, muffins […]
Dinner with a View: Rooftop Dining in Charleston
Charleston is known for her spectacular skyline. From the diamond spans of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River to sunsets on the water to church steeples dotting the horizon, this city is postcard worthy. To get a bird’s eye view of these breathtaking views, we’ve selected our top picks for outdoor dining/drinks […]
Explore the Markets Around Charleston for Food, Crafts
Shop local during your Charleston vacation. Local markets are a great place to find locally made gifts and crafts and tasty eats while getting a true sense of the local community. Charleston Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April 14 to Nov. 24 in Marion Square, downtown Charleston. Check […]
Best Places for Avocado Toast Around Charleston
by Morgan Foley Avocado toast has fast become one of the most popular items on almost every breakfast and brunch menu in the Charleston, S.C., area. This smashed (or sliced) avocado on whole grain bread with a dash of olive oil and sea salt just might be the best thing since sliced bread. If you […]
Off the Beaten Path: 5 Charleston Restaurants to Try
Article & photos by Abby Tierney It’s no secret Charleston, S.C., is known for its “foodie” scene. One of the biggest mistakes people make when they visit, however, is limiting their vacation eats to the classic, better-known restaurants located in the King Street and South of Broad areas. What most don’t know is that some […]
Bring on the Charleston Brunch at these 9 Tasty Spots
By Bailey Laskowski Quite possibly everyone’s favorite meal of the week is brunch. It combines the deliciousness of breakfast foods with the lazy mornings of a relaxing weekend. While you’re visiting the Charleston area, make time for a weekend brunch at one of our terrific restaurants. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of […]
Your Guide to Charleston Waterfront Dining
By Barry Waldman Here in Charleston, dinner and a show means waterfront dining where your seafood platter and sweet tea are enjoyed with views of the beach, dolphins playing in the creek or the sun setting over the Cooper River. Here’s our guide to dining with a water view. Try some of these terrific restaurants […]
Why Choose Sustainable Seafood in Charleston
On your visit to Charleston, you won’t want to pass up the chance to dine on fresh seafood. But be warned, not every seafood restaurant in town serves local or sustainable seafood. The South Carolina Aquarium, which promotes sustainable seafood, suggests you ask before you order when dining out or purchasing seafood from a grocery […]
Order Oysters at These 6 Charleston Restaurants
A favorite culinary time has arrived: oyster season. Order a platter of oysters – raw, steamed or fried – at one of these Charleston restaurants with a reputation for out-of-this-world oysters. Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar: This renovated space reflects the beautiful, original 1800s architecture in a comfortable, contemporary indoor and outdoor dining space. […]
Charleston Recipe: Praline Cookies
Perfect for the holiday season! These praline cookies will have your guests dreaming of Charleston with every delicious bite. Praline Cookies Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup medium brown sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoons flour Directions: Melt butter and blend in sugar, add egg, nuts, flour […]
The Traveler 20: Epic Places to Try Now in Charleston
By Helen Mitternight Charleston has plenty of traditional Lowcountry restaurants, but sometimes you just want to eat where the locals do. Here are 20 places Charleston locals love. Downtown The Immortal Lobster: It’s not the cheapest food truck, but Immortal Lobster, which parks for lunch nearly every day in the parking lot of Blue Bicycle Books, […]
Charleston Home to Smokin’ Good Barbecue
South Carolinians are nothing if not passionate about their barbecue. Go ahead, ask some locals, and they won’t hesitate to share their favorite barbecue joint. Here in the South, it’s all about pork that has been cooked low and slow in a smoky pit. But that hasn’t stopped some brisket masters from coming into the […]
20 Places to Dine in Charleston Now
By Angel Passailaigue Postell This is such a hard thing to do. Narrow down a list of places to go and dine in Charleston. That’s because this city is busting at the seams with options. Everything from casual flip-flop wearing dives to several over-the-top five-star service establishments. So, whether you are in the mood for […]
As Seen on TV: Charleston Dining
Charleston’s dining scene is hot. Just about every food writer, publication and food-focused TV show has made a stop in one of the Holy City’s restaurants, sampling everything from hot dogs to chicken and waffles. Charleston has been featured on several shows, including the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Best Thing I Ever […]
Lowcountry Boil Recipe – Frogmore Stew – A Charleston Classic
This Lowcountry Boil Recipe, also known as Frogmore Stew, is a Charleston classic and favorite of all seafood and southern comfort food lovers! Lowcountry Boil Recipe Ingredients 6 quarts water 3/4 cup Old Bay seasoning 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 2 pounds red new potatoes, halved 2 pounds Andouille sausage, cut into 2″ […]
Charleston: The City of Seafood
By Jason A. Zwiker If you want to hear the tales of long ago, the behind-the-scenes story of the South Carolina Lowcountry and especially of the food we love to eat, get a shrimper or an oysterman on the water. Trawlers returning to the docks after a long, hard day of work on the water, […]
Best Places to Dine, Drink in Charleston this Fall
By Scott Wink Charleston is one of the hottest culinary destinations in the world right now. Around every corner of the city you’ll find some of the country’s most talented chefs, hottest restaurants, and delicious locally made products. In order to get the most out of your time in Charleston you’ll need to do a […]
Charleston Restaurant Week Returns for Fall Feast
If you love amazing food prepared by world-renowned chefs served in the country’s most-loved city, then you’ve come to the right place. And during the right week. Charleston Restaurant Week starts today and runs through Sept. 14. Sponsored by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association twice a year, restaurants all over the Charleston area offer specially […]
Things to Love about the Lowcountry
Sometimes we just have to share a few of the things we adore about Charleston. As we wrap up winter and get ready for spring, we pause to offer up some things we love about the Lowcountry. Now, what do you love? The BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival: It’s the perfect excuse to stuff […]
Tasty Spots for Brunch in Charleston
It’s tough to beat a relaxing weekend brunch – steaming cup of coffee and lingering over waffles or eggs Benedict. It’s the opposite of our usual gulp of juice, bite of toast and coffee in the travel mug. Brunch is even better when you’re on vacation or visiting a new city. So here are few […]
It’s Oyster Season in Charleston
Quick, check the calendar. If there’s an “R” in the month, then it’s time to grab your favorite oyster knife and head to a Charleston oyster roast. Whether it’s a birthday party, a fundraiser or just a Friday night, Charlestonians love to attend an oyster roast. In the beginning When the water temperature reaches 70 degrees or greater, oysters […]
Charleston Restaurant Week Kicks Off 2014
We’ve long joked (sort of) that we could eat out in Charleston every night of the week and never dine at the same restaurant twice. Charleston Restaurant Week – organized twice a year by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association – is our chance to at least spend 12 days hitting up all the restaurants on […]
Barbecue is a Best Bet for Charleston Dining
A bit like politics, religion and football, folks in the South are passionate about their barbecue. “I equate it to college football teams. Everybody feels strongly about their favorite barbecue and everybody else is the enemy,” said Aaron Siegel, owner/pitmaster at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ. “In general, it’s the type of thing people feel really strongly about. When you ask somebody about […]
Cook Up Hoppin’ John for Lowcountry Celebration
Cook up a pot of Hoppin’ John and you can ring in the New Year with a taste of the South – and good fortune. Legend has it that eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day will bring you luck. The black-eyes peas are said to resemble coins or pennies. Many people add collard greens and cornbread […]
Check Out Charleston’s Craft Brew Scene
In the last few years, the Charleston craft beer scene has exploded. Beer enthusiasts have more than a few places to taste a pint of beer made right here in the Holy City. We’ve compiled a list of some local breweries, most of which offer tours and tastings. COAST Brewing Co. – COAST is a family owned craft […]
Charleston Restaurant Week Set for September
One of our favorite weeks is just around the corner: Charleston Restaurant Week. Set for Sept. 4-15, it’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season, celebrate the kids being back in school and indulge in a new Charleston restaurant (actually, this week try at least eight). Put on by the Greater Charleston Restaurant […]
Boiled Peanuts: A Southern Staple
Boiled peanuts are a southern staple that people seem to either love or hate. There’s no middle ground here: your vote is either in the “soggy mush” camp or the “delicious snack” one. Boiled peanuts are common in the Deep South, especially South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and norther Florida. They are essentially unroasted peanuts […]
It’s Easy to Eat Local in Charleston
Charleston has secured her spot firmly on the foodie map. We have award-winning chefs and restaurants, access to local seafood and plenty of farmers markets. Eating local in Charleston has never been easier. The food scene – just like the history and beaches – is becoming a major tourism draw for our city. One aspect […]
A Charleston Oyster Roast
A wintertime visit to Charleston isn’t complete without an oyster roast. Rest assured you won’t have any trouble finding one while you’re in town. The weekends of January and February are filled with oyster roasts for fun, for charity and, well, sometimes we don’t even need a reason. You might just find some friends and […]
Indulge in the Sweet Taste of Charleston
If you’re visiting Charleston for more than a few hours there’s a very good chance you’re doing a lot of walking. You’ve probably walked King Street, Market Street, Meeting Street and the Battery. You may have even walked the beach, a park and a plantation. All that walking gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in some delectable desserts and sweet […]
Best Southern Food in Charleston
Famous foodie Andrew Zimmern wrote a blog for The Huffington Post about the best Southern food in the United States. Huff Post Travel called Southern cuisine “soul-warming comfort food at its best.” We couldn’t agree more. Over the last decade, Charleston has come into her own as a top dining destination, so it’s not surprising Zimmern’s […]
Fall a Great Time for Seafood in Charleston
Visitors to Charleston may have a tough time deciding which renowned restaurant to try first, but they’ve probably already decided on the menu: seafood. Particularly the land-locked visitors will be eager to get a taste of fresh, local seafood. And fall is the just the time to do it. Whit McMillan, director of education at […]
Charleston in a Word: Beloved
Last month we asked our Facebook friends to “Pick one word to describe Charleston.” The more than 40 responses ranged from “beautiful” and stunning” to “home” and “elegant.” The response was overwhelmingly positive and a true reflection of just how much people love Charleston. Some of our other favorites were: Awesome Wish I were there […]
Making the Charleston Restaurant Rounds
Excuse us! That was just our stomachs growling over the thought of all the delicious food available during Charleston Restaurant Week, which kicks off today and runs through Sept. 16. Hosted by the Charleston Restaurant Association, Charleston Restaurant Week takes place in September and in January. More than 100 area restaurants offer prix fixe menus […]
5 Things to Love about the Lowcountry
We continue our series of “Things to Love about the Lowcountry” with five more reasons to fall in love with Charleston. Help us add to the list! Why do you love the Lowcountry? Food: With our bounty of restaurants, local breweries and culinary festivals, there’s not a chance we’re going hungry. The shade of live […]
Charleston in the Spotlight
Hardly a week goes by that Charleston – at least in some form – isn’t making the news. Our fair city graces the pages of many travel magazines, websites and blogs. If we’re not careful, we might start to get a big head. Here are a few articles that caught our attention recently: “Charmed by […]
Take the Eat Local Challenge
Local is where it’s at! Especially when it comes to food. Eating local isn’t terribly tough in Charleston. We have dozens upon dozens of local restaurants, access to local seafood and farmers markets that have long seasons thanks to our mild climate. So Lowcountry Local First is issuing a challenge for April: Eat Local! The […]
Top 6 Things to Do in Charleston
If you tell someone you’re visiting Charleston who’s been here before, then they’re more than likely going to tell you what you must see or do. Of course it all depends upon what your current situation is. Do you have kids? What’s your ideal for a great vacation? Active, on the go, relaxing or a […]
