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New Mexican restaurant brings authentic Jalisco flavors to Summerville
NEXTON, S.C. (Palmetto Life) — Cielo Mexican Kitchen has opened in Nexton, bringing traditional Mexican cuisine from Jalisco to the Lowcountry. The restaurant was founded by local Charleston area restaurateurs originally from Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, birria and other Mexican culinary traditions. Co-founder Antonio, who planned the restaurant’s design and concept, passed away before the opening. His partner Yesenia followed through with his vision to create the restaurant.
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The No-Frills Restaurant In South Carolina That Locals Swear Has The Best Breakfast In The State
Sometimes the greatest culinary treasures aren’t found in fancy establishments with white tablecloths and sommelier service, but in humble buildings with worn-in booths and coffee that keeps coming until you have to waddle out the door. The Summerton Diner in Summerton, South Carolina is exactly that kind of place.
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Santee Cooper shows out South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation anglers
On February 14th, SC Bass Nation held its first trail tournament of the year at Santee Cooper lakes. Boaters and co-anglers were greeted with calm winds, warming temperatures, and extremely clear water on the famed fishery. By the time the scales had closed, three separate bags were weighed in, each totaling more than 35 lbs. James Gibbons took first prize with an astonishing 35.84, followed closely by Corey Casey, and Bennett Lawshe.
Charleston City Paper
Southern Soul Festival brings classic R&B sound
The Charleston Southern Soul Festival will bring a showcase of classic R&B and contemporary Southern soul on Feb. 28 to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature powerhouse vocals, deep grooves and old-school R&B with a distinctly Southern flair. The event highlights the enduring influence of Southern soul while giving Lowcountry audiences another chance to experience the genre’s emotional pull in a live setting.
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Chef Sean Brock's Joyland Closes Charleston Location
Joyland, the burger concept from James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock, has closed its Charleston location at 145 Calhoun St. A note posted on the restaurant’s door said its locations in Birmingham, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee, remain open. The restaurant, known for its “crustburger” (pictured), opened in Charleston on...
The Berkeley Observer
Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen to Close
Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen announced that it will officially close on Saturday, Feb. 28, after what owners described as “a couple of wonderful years” serving the community. The post Lowcountry Coffee Company in St. Stephen to Close first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art Announces "Art as a Conduit to the Spiritual"
Art lovers, museum goers, and those with an interest in the divine, are invited to join the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston for a lecture entitled Art as a Conduit to the Spiritual, by Amanda Sroka, Senior Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. The event takes place Thursday, March 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Frothy Beard Off World to Pour Final Pints in Summerville Before Reopening in a New Location
It’s not a goodbye, but a “look forward to seeing you soon,” as a brewery prepares to pour one last pint before reopening the tap in a new location. After five years in Summerville, Frothy Beard Off World will close its second location at 117 S. Main St. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to a Facebook post.
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The Roast Beef At This Buffet Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip
The Roast Beef At This Buffet Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip. Most people don’t associate buffet restaurants with standout roast beef, but Carolina Buffet in West Columbia is about to change your assumptions and possibly ruin you for lesser versions forever.
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This Tiny Restaurant In South Carolina Serves Up The Best Shrimp And Grits You’ll Ever Taste
Shrimp and grits done right can make you believe in magic, or at least in the power of really good Southern cooking. Cafe Strudel in West Columbia has mastered this classic dish in a way that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about it. Here’s a truth...
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Meet a South Carolina Local: Chris Williams
For Chris Williams, chef-owner of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina, community is key. He grew up in Olar, a rural town on the edge of the Lowcountry, before moving to the Midlands as a kid. The chef celebrates his South Carolina and Gullah Geechee roots at events like Taste of Lake Murray and Columbia Food & Wine Festival, and will compete this fall in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis. We chatted with Williams, a2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, about food, culture, and community.
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Local artist crafts giant sweetgrass basket for SC museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina State Museum unveiled Thursday morning what is believed to be the largest sweetgrass basket ever created. The hands and heart behind the 5-foot-tall and 5-foot-wide basket is renowned Gullah Geechee artist and Mount Pleasant native Corey Alston. The sweetgrass basket was named “Big Percy.” Commissioned by the museum, […]
Charleston City Paper
New issue of Dish magazine filled with tasty tips, secrets, stories
MORNING HEADLINES | The new issue of Dish culinary magazine by the Charleston City Paper’s cuisine staff hits the streets Friday at our 700 pickup locations. But you can see the full issue online now by clicking here. The winter issue explores chefs’ kitchen tips, classic sweets, the secret...
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Z-Man® SWAG™ LT Swimbait
Ladson, SC — After taking home the Best Freshwater Soft Lure category at ICAST 2025, the Z-Man® SWAG™ LT swimbait has officially hit retailers nationwide—arriving just in time for one of the most important big-bass windows of the year: the prespawn.Built around Z-Man’s optimized Over/Under Line-Through Harness and powered by its proprietary hybrid SWAG tail, the SWAG LT delivers the wide, natural swimming action and stability anglers demand from a premium harnessed swimbait. Whether slow-rolled in cold water or burned high in the column, the bait maintains its signature tail wag and tracks true at all speeds.
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Costa to Host Williams Selyem Wine Dinner March 5
Costa is hosting a special evening celebrating the renowned wines of Sonoma wine producer Williams Selyem on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy a multi-course menu by Chef de Cuisine Malcolm McMillian, paired with Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays selected by Beverage Director Mark McNeely. Guests will be taken on a journey through the artistry and nuance of this legendary winery, with flavors that complement and elevate each wine.