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Staycation at the Grand Bohemian

In the grand scheme of things, the Grand Bohemian was Grand!

Let AIDS Make You See Red

Holy City has unholy AIDS stats - what you can do

Charleston Dive Bars: A Mini-Series of Philosophical Irrelevance

Part III: Cutty’s

Lunch Menu at Barony Tavern Offers Pub Food with Southern Touches

Barony Tavern's recently added lunch and tavern menu offers interesting twists on everyday lunch items.

My Trip (and Tips) to the Thrift Store

Hope you guys had a chance to read through my Thrifting Tips! I’m going to take you through the process of it all, just because it can be a little overwhelming! I love the Goodwill in Mount Pleasant, the one is James Island is amazing as well. They are open until 8PM which is great for last minute shopping needs!

Thrifting Tips For Fall and Winter Wardrobe

You've put your summer wardrobe way, and now it’s time to get out the good stuff. But if you’re like me, you’re ready for some new stuff. Also if you’re like me, I heard money doesn’t grow on trees, so I like to stay within a (major) budget. In Charleston, fall and winter is all about layering. I’m not asking you to buy your perfect fitting jeans and classic white tee-shirt at goodwill, but rather novelty pieces that can be used to mixing, matching, and layering. Here are some tips for your trip to the thrift store!

Will Barbie Land Her Man? — Tales of an Uber Driver

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.

Casanova's in the Corner and He's Asking for a Dance: In Defense of The Recovery Room

Bartenders have an unspoken oath: Don't talk poorly of bars where you don't work. It's unbecoming. Well luckily I've always thought that was a dumb rule. Corporate bars are garbage. Spending a half million dollars to create a "dive" bar is a joke. There are maybe 10 bars I like in Charleston. And I frequent less than that. One of those bars that I do frequent is The Recovery Room.

Thanksgiving Appetizers + Sides

Delicious recipes ideas the whole family will love!

The Math of Finding a Mate

Math Can Find Your Mate

Clucker Chuckles

You've been cooking your Thanksgiving turkey for 4 hours. You pull it out the over, it hits the floor. Do you serve it anyway?

Chef's Counter Lunch at Mercantile

Trying out the new Chef's Counter menu at Mercantile and Mash.

cleaning for guests

It's that time of year again for guests to be arriving and staying in your home. Here is a quick list to get the cleaning done so you don't have to worry about it for one more day!

Halls Chophouse Rakes in the Awards

Charleston Grit interviews Bill Hall of Halls Chophouse to ask him about recent awards from TripAdvisor and Yelp and see what's next for the esteemed restaurant.

Charleston International Film Festival Gala

Sunday night filmmakers, screenwriters, and directors from all over the country gathered at the Charleston Music Hall to celebrate the winners of this year’s film festival. From the moment I walked in the door it was apparent that I was among a group of talented and intelligent artists.

The River and The Stones

Keep moving before the stones disappear beneath the water.

Youth Model Brings Aged Excellence To The Indie Rock Youth Movement

While the name may be deceiving, Youth Model isn’t your typical fresh-faced indie pop band hoping to squirm their way into the hearts of teeny-boppers.

Thanksgiving Entertaining & Stovetop Potpourri

The countdown is officially on for the most wonderful time of the year. I'm sharing what to serve, how to decorate, and how to make your home brim with heart-warming, nostalgia-evoking aromas with homemade simmering stovetop potpourri.

Local stand-up comedian Jeremy McLellan interviews Brian Regan

Regan opens up about comedy, politics, passion, and the world changing around him.

The Glass Alone

Feeling lonely? Are you alone? Do you experience loneliness? What's that all about?