Palace Hotel

"........I love the sound of the knife on a wood cutting board." -Chef Beverly states

Truth is told, drama unfolds, and a baby is on the way!

It's time for the latest installment in Charleston's best drama.

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.

For its third anniversary, The Alley did what it does best: invite the town out to a big, sexy party dressed out in the finest fashions history and budgets could afford. All we had to do in return was allow a portion of our ticket to be donated to the Be a Mentor Program, and enjoy the show.

When I began driving for Uber this fall, I received advice from numerous sources on how to succeed, make a ton of money, and most importantly remain safe. However, no one informed me of how crazy my passengers can be. The following series chronicles weird, hilarious, and scarily true moments I have experienced as an Uber driver.

Check out 10 of our favorite downtown places to beat the heat with a cold drink for happy hour.

Charleston personality Shep Rose gives Instant Grit a tour of his latest business venture, eclectic Eastside bar, Palace Hotel.