Charleston

Dining Al Fresco at Two Very Different Downtown Patios

Whether casual or fine dining is your speed, these two downtown restaurants offer intimate outdoor options to enjoy the summer weather

Floating on Water...I mean Hydrofly.

Hydrofly brings floating on water to life and this is what it looks like:

Interview: Hearts & Plugs’ Wet, Hot, Flamingoran Summer

Last weekend The Royal American played host to The Third Annual Summer Shindig with a premium lineup from the Holy City’s sweetheart record label, Hearts & Plugs. Charleston Grit caught up with founder Dan McCurry and label-mate Grace Joyner to talk highlights of the label’s history and of the past year.

Bourbon Jungle

Cheers to a tastefully done summertime cocktail menu found on the heart of King St.

Gullah/Geechee International Music and Movement Festival

It's not often we meet royalty. But Queen Quet of the Gullah-Geechee Nation is the Lowcountry's resident monarch.

Caviar & Bananas New Summertime Sammies are the Bomb

Downtown lunchtime powerhouse Caviar & Bananas keeps it fresh this summer with four new sandwiches for the gourmand on-the-run.

Roosevelt Collier Heads Up Summer Solstice Bash at the Pour House

No plans this weekend? We've got you covered. Famed steel guiatrist Roosevelt Collier is headlining the Summer Solstice Bash with help from jam band Umphrey's McGee at the Charleston Pour House this Saturday, June 25th, at 10pm.

Founder's Blowout - Southern Charm Recap Season 3, Episode 9

The truth is revealed. Somewhat. Not really. Maybe. Who knows?

5Church Changes The Market Street Game

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.

Hearts & Plugs Releases Summer Essentials, Anticipates Summer Shindig

Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig promises smooth grooves for the masses.

Charleston has the 18th Highest Rate of HIV/AIDs in the U.S.

HIV/AIDs denialism is a mindset that will set you up for failure in a city that is ranked as having the 18th highest new HIV case rate in the United States—Charleston, South Carolina.

It's The End of The World As We Know It - Southern Charm Recap Season 3 Episode 8

The world, as the Charmers know it, collapses. Can it be rebuilt?

Hate's New Face

If your Christian or political views point to hate, they are neither Christian or American.

Day of Unity planned for Sunday, June 12th

Join the community in a celebration of unity Sunday following the Riverdog's baseball game. A community concert and live art demonstration is planned for A Day of Unity to benefit the International African American Museum.

Election Season Highlights—Steven Smith, S.C. House District 15

On Tuesday, June 14th, the citizens of Charleston will take to the polls to decide who will win in several key primaries. Here Mr. Steven Smith, Republican candidate for SC State House 15, speaks to Grit Contributor Lorena Jordan on his life and issues.

Election Season Highlights- Russell Guerard, District 110

On Tuesday, June 14th, the citizens of Charleston will take to the polls to decide who will win in several key primaries. Here Mr. Russell Guerard, Republican candidate for SC State House 110, speaks to Grit contributor Lorena Jordan on his life and issues.

Who's your Daddy? — Southern Charm Season 3, Episode 9 Recap

The heir arrives, and lives crash.

Lake Street Dive talks Side Pony and their upcoming show at the Music Farm

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 Heat, Oh God, The Heat

The heat sucks, but bad attitudes suck more.

Parker Millsap Wants To Almost-Rock You At Biscuits & Jam

Parker Millsap is sure to make some new fans when he plays the Southern Living Biscuits & Jam Outdoor Concert this Saturday, June 8, at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.