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The Post and Courier

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What is the ‘rocks’ charge on my Charleston restaurant bill? It isn’t for ice.

Is it just me, or are more and more Charleston restaurants leaving the prices off of their online menus? Like most diners, I prefer to know how much items cost ahead of a visit, especially when we're eating with kids and might be in a rush. When dish prices aren't made available, it doesn't just ruin my pre-dinner scouting mission — it makes me wonder why they're trying to hide them. At restaurants, surprises are typically a good thing. But that's rarely the case when it comes to the bill, which brings me to our first Tip Jar inquiry of the week. Submit your restaurant, dining and food questio...

Charleston, SC · 1d

FanBolt.Com

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‘The Notebook’ House Is Real, and Noah’s Home Sits on Wadmalaw Island Near Charleston

Allie Hamilton asks for very little. A white house, blue shutters, a room with a view of the water where she can paint. Noah Calhoun spends the next decade of his life building exactly that, and the 2004 film turns the house into the closest thing it has to a third lead.

Charleston, SC · 3d
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The Post and Courier

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James Island gets a taste of new Texas-style steakhouse

CHARLESTON — A new laid-back Texas-style steakhouse has opened on James Island, bringing char-grilled steaks, cocktails and live music to a sprawling Camp Road space. Char House Social is the latest venture from Josh and Katie Drewry, opening Nov. 6 at 1234 Camp Road. It is far from a formal steakhouse, matching the more relaxed atmosphere of James Island. The restaurant features multiple televisions around the bar, a permanent stage for live music and several outdoor patio areas. “When people think of a steakhouse, they often picture white tablecloths and special occasions,” Josh Drewry said....

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Gone Are Most Of Charleston’s Old Seafood Shacks, But Bowens Island Restaurant Still Roasts Oysters By The Shovel

Down a bumpy gravel road south of Charleston sits a fish shack that refuses to change with the times. Bowens Island Restaurant still serves fried shrimp, hush puppies, and oysters inside walls covered in graffiti, with the marsh stretching out all around. Many old-school seafood spots in the Lowcountry have...

Charleston, SC · 3d
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WCBD Count on 2

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New Chinese restaurant opens in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A new Chinese restaurant, Loong Yan Dim Sum, is now open in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant offers handcrafted Shanghai soup dumplings, Cantonese dim sum, Mongolian beef, fried rice and more. “Loong Yan is bringing a whole lot of flavor to Mount Pleasant!” the town of Mount Pleasant said. The new […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 2d

WCBD Count on 2

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Henry’s on the Market becomes first on Market Street with Historic Marker

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Preservation Society of Charleston is recognizing one of Charleston’s oldest and most storied restaurants with a new historic marker for its nearly century-long legacy. Henry’s on the Market, which has operated in an original 1841 building since 1932, became the first property on Market Street to receive a placard […]

Charleston, SC · 20h

The Post and Courier

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Thanksgiving dinner for less: Restaurant and grocery deals around Charleston

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag — or hours in the kitchen. From restaurant buffets and barbecue takeout to grocery store turkey deals for less than $50, Charleston-area diners have plenty of ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. There is no shortage of Charleston-area restaurants offering to do the cooking this Thanksgiving, but here are some of the more budget-friendly options. Dine-in dealsOscar’s is a downtown Summerville favorite. Located at 207 W. 5th N. St., it is offering its annual Thanksgiving buffet by reservation from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26. Ad...

Charleston, SC · 1d

bassanglermag.com

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Shimano Acquires Jackall, Uniting Two Leaders in Fishing Innovation

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Shimano Inc. has announced that it has acquired all shares of Jackall, the international fishing lure company recognized for its innovative designs, distinctive product development, and commitment to advancing the sport of recreational fishing. With a relationship that began in 2010, Jackall has been a long‑standing business partner of Shimano, including a key collaboration on the Poison rod series.

Charleston, SC · 2d

WCBD Count on 2

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National Nachos Day: Here are 5 of the top-rated spots for nachos around Charleston

Whether you prefer classic tortilla chips piled high with queso or loaded versions topped with brisket, pulled pork, or all the fixings, National Nachos Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself. Observed each year on Nov. 6, National Nachos Day celebrates one of America’s favorite shareable snacks. In their simplest form, nachos consist of […]

Charleston, SC · 1d

Yahoo!

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Hair is a blank canvas at Frontline Barber Lounge in Moncks Corner

Clients are not walking in for an ordinary haircut appointment when they go to Frontline Barber Lounge. They might play video games in the barber chair while an intricate design is shaved into their hair. If a customer has an artistic vision for what they want done, Franky and Jacqueline...

Moncks Corner, SC · 1d

Food & Wine

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The Perfect Charleston Spritz Crawl, According to a Local Expert

From a gin-and-olive spritz at Cheeky to an elderflower version above King Street, these five stops make the case for another round.

Charleston, SC · 1d

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MORNING BUZZ: Roadside gator spotted during overnight commute

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Seeing gators in the Lowcountry is not unusual, with thousands of them living in the surrounding area. It is always surprising however when they are found lurking, especially in the middle of the night. Good Morning Charleston anchor Mel Orlins shared the story of...

Charleston, SC · 2d

goodgritmag.com

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Home Team BBQ: 20 Years of Finger-Lickin’ Hospitality

For more than two decades, Home Team BBQ has been a staple of the local dining scene, serving up some of Charleston’s most beloved flavors: smoked wings, nachos smothered with pulled pork or brisket, and perhaps the most indulgent of items on the menu–the Gamechanger–a boozy frozen cocktail that’s earned its own cult following.

Charleston, SC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Johns Island Native Michael Mitchell Brings Flagship Design Showroom Home

Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. & River Rd. — Approximate Site Of Planned Showroom Development. Interior designer Michael Mitchell is bringing his luxury home-furnishings business back to the island where he grew up. Mitchell has signed a lease for space inside South Island Market, a mixed-use development taking shape on Johns Island, where his company plans to open a flagship showroom and full-service design studio.

Charleston, SC · 3d

live5news.com

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Folly Beach updates plan to help protect its shoreline

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Folly Beach is rethinking how to protect its shoreline. The city is updating its Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan, and the community is helping shape it. “It’s not an if thing; it’s a when, but we always are trying to be proactive as a...

Folly Beach, SC · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Tiny South Carolina Pizzeria Serves Big Slices Just Steps From Folly Beach

On Center Street in Folly Beach, a slice of thin-crust pizza comes with a front-row view of the beach traffic. Flip-flops and sandy feet fit right in at this little South Carolina pizzeria. The slices come big, and the subs carry names like the Squeek and the Melnard. The prices...

Folly Beach, SC · 1d

holycitysinner.com

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Alteño by Chef Johnny Curiel Opens in Charleston

Chef Johnny Curiel and his partner, Kasie Curiel, founders of Fonda Fina Hospitality, have announced the opening of Alteño, a new Mexican restaurant located on the ground floor of The Charlee on Cannon at 89 Cannon St. in downtown Charleston. The restaurant brings the flavors of Mexico's Jaliscan Highlands...

Charleston, SC · 1d

charlestondaily.net

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Kendrick’s, Charleston’s latest Restaurant Concept is Hosting Open Interviews November 8-9, 2026 – FOH and BOH

Kendrick’s, a new restaurant at 55 S. Market Street in Charleston, is holding open interviews this weekend as it builds out its opening team. The restaurant will host the hiring event on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Job seekers can walk in without an appointment.

Charleston, SC · 2d