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Walking the Walk, Not Just Talking the Talk

Learn how a properly trained massage therapist can not only help you physically, but motivate you to be a better version of you. Massage therapy is more than just a luxury, it is an integral part of health and wellness.

Boogie Fever: Fighting the Common Cold

With two people sick in the house, dad can't resort to this typical cold remedy—bourbon

Spirits and Salsa: An Evening of Dancing at Striped Pig Distillery

A glimpse behind the scenes

H+P Redux Residency Week Five: Grace Joyner + Hermit's Victory Album Release

Indie darling Grace Joyner and ethereal bedroom-pop artist Hermit's Victory closed out the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency on April 15 as the final show of the five-part series. Although the residency has come to an end, the series has undeniably catapulted the Charleston music scene and has brought recognition to these 10 deserving artists. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

Summer Is Music Festival Season. Are You Ready?

Read on for 20+ excuses to relax, escape from the norm, and travel this summer to see where countless artists of all genres are popping up all over the country.

Charleston Eat Local Challenge 2015

The Lowcountry is bursting with local farms and food producers, and the impact on our economy when we buy from local farmers is profound. Making a simple shift in your weekly spending to $10 towards local food could potentially bring millions to the Lowcountry and reduce our environmental impact as a community. The Eat Local Challenge is a great place to start.

All Aboard the Sol Driven Train!

Saturday night at the Pour house was local award-winning band Sol Driven Train’s album release party, with opener BIG Something.

Unwrapping Mindfulness and Healing With Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre

Food as medicine, mindfulness mediation, and healing from inflammation through diet—Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre Charleston breaks it down.

A Northern Girl Providing Southern Hospitality

Gardenia Events teams up with The Cotton Wedding for a Lowcountry bridal expo on March 27.

Seam Siren: Maui-Based Herbalist Creates Line of Organic Clothing

Herbalist and healer Mary Wutz turned to fashion to create a line of sustainable, organic clothing that is as good for your body as it is for the Earth.

Don't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You

Oh no she didn't! After an Atlanta blog editor took Charleston to task for defending the city's honor, Devin Grant wrote a few words in reply.

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Weekend Picks 3/13–3/15

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/13–3/15. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2015 Coverage

This year's 10th Annual Wine + Food Festival was a celebration of Charleston's rich culinary history, its international notoriety, and its progressive future. Saltwater Chef was there to get a finger on the pulse of the festivities.

Weekend Picks 3/6–3/8

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

School Daze

Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," the inaugural production in Woolfe Street Playhouse's new SideStage black box, is a rockin' 80s play about the nature of knowledge and its acquisition and use.

Weekend Picks 2/27–3/1

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/27–3/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Weekend Picks 2/20–2/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/20–2/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

How to Go Gluten-Free: A 10 Step Guide for Beginners

You've been having the bloating, the swelling, the indigestion, brittle nails, insomnia—you name it. You get tested for gluten intolerance and celiac disease, and your doctor tells you it's time to go off gluten. Uh-oh. Not. Good. My life is over. Now what? Here's a guide from Saltwaterchef.com on how to go gluten-free in 10 Steps.

The Subjectivity of Offensiveness

How political correctness is killing honesty and creativity

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