Scarcely a week goes by that Charleston isn’t recognized nationally for its terrific restaurants. Early on the Farm-to-Table scene, the Holy City has been turning out heavenly food for years (make that centuries). Turns out this is just one more way in which Charleston is part of a big economic story. As noted in Smart [...]

We’re still celebrating Charleston being named the top city in America by Condé Nast Traveler, but the accolades don’t stop there! U.S. News selected the top American honeymoon destinations, and Charleston was selected for the #8 position. Says the magazine:  Start your marriage off with a taste of authentic Hollywood romance (Gone with the Wind-style) [...]

Last week, Charleston lost Jack McCray, a truly nice man who was also one of the coolest cats around. A longtime copy editor at the local daily, Jack had more recently risen to his rightful place as our local King of Jazz and cofounded the Jazz Artists of Charleston. An author of a book about Jazz in [...]

Imagine enjoying a week-long line-up of Charleston’s finest foods, wines, beer and entertainment from nationally acclaimed restaurants like Husk, Cypress and Charleston Grill. Well, that’s the gastronomic future for 16 lucky foodies who will embark on Bunkycook’s first-ever culinary adventure to Charleston (November 6-9). It seems that all of Charleston’s accolades (#1 city by Condé [...]

Halloween may be behind us, but there’s plenty to shiver about year-round in these parts, according to Bruce Orr’s new book, Haunted Summerville. This collection details more than a dozen spirits, including one who haunts the Whole House on East Doty Avenue. Also noted: local pub, Montreaux’s resident ghost, “Monty.” And don’t miss Orr’s own encounter [...]

Football in the South is truly inspiring, and we’re hard pressed to imagine a more storied gridiron history than that of Summerville High School, home to John McKissick, America’s winningest high school coach (500+ victories, and counting). Last week, the school celebrated its homecoming with its annual parade and bonfire. Less typical: the national NBC sports [...]

It’s not everyday that an internationally recognized foodie gives his seal of approval to a small city like Charleston. Yet, that’s exactly what happened during Anthony Bourdain’s interview with Delish, titled “The Most Underrated Food Towns in America”. During the Q&A, the host of the Travel Channel’s popular No Reservations, noted Charleston as one of the [...]

What do you get when you combine a 9 year-old and a 40-pound cabbage? In Katie Stagliano’s case, you get a feast for the needy! Stagliano, from Summerville, was recently featured on ABC’s  “Everyday Health”. The 30-minute show, co hosted by Laila Ali, Ethan Zohn and Jenny Morasca, focuses on stories of people who have [...]

Sorry, San Francisco, but your time at the top has ended. According to the newest Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice poll, Charleston is now the #1 tourism destination in America. And that’s not a brag (that would be impolite!).  The local media and social networks around town were instantly abuzz with the news. The annual survey [...]

Imagine your phone rings. You answer. The voice on the other end claims you have been selected to receive $500,000 over the next five years. For most of us, this call would be too good to be true. For Alisa Weilerstein, a Charleston favorite during the Spoleto Festivals, it’s a reality. On September 20th, Cellist [...]