Going green and eating vegan + vegetarian is in and bigger than ever before. Health benefits, sustainability, and fair animal treatment are pushing foodies to give up meat and dairy. You might think that veganism and vegetarianism limit your palate, but creativity in this plant-forward community is at an all-time high. Finding non-meat and dairy-free […]
One of my favorite casual dining spots in Charleston is hands-down Butcher and Bee. Located north of the crosstown, the recently-reimagined spot offers a sleek and swanky backdrop to some truly showstopping dishes. The Butcher & Bee team is serving up a modern menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients and internationally-inspired flavors. My favorites tend to skew […]
Rising temperatures and sunny skies can only mean one thing: summer’s here. Marked by long days at the beach working on the perfect tan and late-afternoon bike rides through the neighborhood, the dog days offer the chance to ditch suits for shorts and let your hair down for some fun in the sun. Summer also […]
Summer is here and in full swing. The sun is shining and the temperatures are most definitely rising. One of Charleston’s favorite activities is unwinding with full days under the sun and wading in the waves at the beach. In Charleston, it’s no secret that there are plenty of options to eat well no matter […]
Born + raised in New England, it’s no surprise I’ve developed an affinity for – dare I say it – wicked good seafood. From steaming clams + shucking corn on my parents’ back porch to clamming in the Block Island waterways and enjoying lobster rolls (top-split white bread hot dog bun lightly toasted in butter […]
For Stephanie Burt, food has always served as a catalyst for connection. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, she spent many afternoons with her mother and grandmother learning the ins-and-outs of the kitchen. One of Stephanie’s most vivid memories is of her grandmother’s fried chicken, often enjoyed during sunny afternoon picnics at the park. Stephanie’s […]
Anyone that knows me knows I live and die by pizza. Whether its breakfast or dinner, hot or cold, cheesy or covered in toppings, I can always find happiness in a slice. That said, my standards are set high for my pies. Luckily, one of my favorite spots is tucked away in the Hampton Park […]
A bottle of Veranillo Del Monte Chino. That’s the wine, above all others, that Indigo Road Wine Director Vonda Freeman would pair with the experience of being in Charleston for the first time. “Veranillo is something that’s definitely got a rusticity to it, it’s got a lot of history to it. It’s often known to […]
An avid connoisseur of wine + food and a supporter of small + local Lowcountry businesses, Ann Marshall of High Wire Distilling embodies the true essence of a passionate Charlestonian. Raised in Orangeburg, Ann Marshall was always close to Charleston, letting her love for the city flourish over the years. She describes her familiarity with […]
Sustainability, community, and good meals are a few of the things Charleston’s “oyster queen” Caitlyn Mayer holds close to her heart. Caitlyn + her husband, Peter, opened Charleston Oyster Farm in 2016. Today, Caitlyn + Peter run the farm with Peter’s brother, Tom. With HQ located just over the bridge on Stono River the trio […]