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Mole-driven dishes, house made tortillas, salsa––oh my!

Local floral designer and prop stylist Britt Fowler teamed up with local food photographer Keely Laughlin to create a one-of-a-kind Friendsgiving celebration.

The upcoming Charleston artist that you don't want to miss!

Local artists Briahna Wenke and Sam Rueter create art by painting live models for their upcoming exhibit "Things They Carry."

The memory was enough to lure her obtaining her culinary degree at the Art Institute in 2014 and, from there, to Poogan’s Porch and Mex-1. She joined the current restaurant back when it was called Union Provisions.

On September 21st, Charleston played host as one of the tour’s stops, to resounding success.

Your weekly breakdown of the most dramatic season ever.

Top Chefs Benefit MUSC

No longer must we feel the need to splurge only for a special occasion—the world of grower champagne has opened doors to a more affordable product that allows for us all to reap the benefit of having a glass of bubbly any time we so desire

Locals usually think of the area around Market Street as a place for cruise ship tourists and memento seekers, not as a spot where some of the city's most exciting restaurants might be hidden. However, executive chef Adam Hodgson and owner-operator Patrick Whaley of the modern and dynamic eatery 5Church have set out to change all that.

Lake Street Dive exploded into the public eye in 2012 with a cover of Michael Jackson’s “I Want You Back.” The YouTube video shows off lead singer Rachel Price’s powerhouse vocals and put the band’s fun-loving vibe on full display; it went viral immediately and now boasts over three million views. Since then, they’ve released two full length albums—Bad Self Portraits and this year’s Side Pony—and they have established themselves as a perennial force in the music world. Recently Charleston Grit had the pleasure of chatting with Lake Street Dive guitarist Mike “McDuck” Olson about their latest album, their upcoming show at the Music Farm June 8th, and Hometeam BBQ—naturally.

The American-Cuban relationship is beginning to heat up for the first time in half a century, as a result everyone is abuzz with the prospect of Cuban cigars and rum soaked Cuban vacations. But – you may have to put those Cuban dreams on hold – if you read the fine print, it could take years until full trade is established between the estranged nations and you still need special permits for travel. There is good news though, the fine folks over at The Victor Social Club have the scratch for your Cuban itch.

Throughout our lives, we acquire through experiences the understanding that some ideas are universal and key to the continuation of our existence. Love overcomes hate, good wins over evil, and in the case of adult relationships, intimacy is vital to survival.

On November 3rd, 2015, the people of Charleston will do something that has not been done since 1975: go vote in a mayoral race that won’t have Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on the ballot. For this historical election, I decided to research the candidates to discover more about them, and determine who were my top choices and who I felt needed one more four year term before winning the hottest seat in town.

David Seay, designer of Versus Apparel, hosted a private fashion show in his home showcasing looks from his latest collection.

Grit has gotten 6 fresh new voices over the past few weeks. Meet them all here!

In the fourth issue of "Meta Mag," local artists and poets explore the theme of money.

The Best Dive Since '55

In the third issue of "Meta Mag," local artists and poets explore the theme of spirituality.