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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.

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.

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.

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.

Local stand-up comedian Jeremy McLellan interviews Brian Regan

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

daily | fall mornings

There is something absolutely comforting about fall mornings...the fog, the mist, the crisp air. It is always so delightful.

Charleston Museum's Annual Family Picnic

The Charleston Museum's Annual Family Picnic invites families to the Dill Sanctuary for an afternoon of festivities. A Sunday well spent, even when kids sort of freak me out.

Ten Local Gifts for the Holiday Season

Treat your friends, family, and coworkers to a taste of Charleston with local goods this holiday season!

Weekend Roundup November 6-8

We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

Alesya Opelt, Founder and CEO of Alesya Bags

“CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO CREATE, I JUST LIKE TO SEE THINGS COME TO LIFE. ”

The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends: Mayoral Race

Every single person running for mayor has come out in support of extending I-526. Why is Charleston intent on destroying it's culture? Stop the madness.

The Charleston Mayoral Race

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.

SOUND + LIGHT Preview Experience

As I wandered further and further back in the darkness, I had the distinct feeling of Alice in Wonderland when, after growing too big, she suddenly finds herself getting smaller and smaller, everything around her seeming enormously out of proportion...

Thanks Joe!

How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival near Folly Beach

The 2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival was held this year at Brick House Kitchen near Folly Beach. With a steady lineup of innovative surf cinematography, the Carolina surf community came together for a fun weekend of beer, food, live music, and great film.

Indigo Market

Liz Lyday and Chrissie Batten are the proud owners of Charleston’s newest vintage furnishing boutique, Indigo Market.