Instead of turning and smashing a whiny lady's phone on the ground in the DMV the other day, I pondered our knuckle-headed knack for complaining. As they say, "Ain't nobody got time for that..."
UPDATED WITH TOP 10! A sweet (and sour and spicy...) local surprise on Bon Appetit's 50 nominees for Best New Restaurant 2013. Plus, we'll tell you where your next foodie vacation needs to be...
I confess, I'd rather do most anything than go on an organized tour. But I went on this one, which included four local restaurants and plenty of small bites. What I thought, and what my faves were
Here it is! Also... Have you heard that it's Shark Week?! Since it's all everyone's been talking this week, let's take a look at some of the funnier Shark Week jokes before it's all over...
How do you start a grilled cheese stand? How do you do it in THIS foodie city? Cory Schwartz knows the secret is tender love and care...and probably bacon. He even gave us a few tips to take home.
You may know of the West Ashley guitarist and singer Skye Paige (and if you don't, keep on reading)... but did you know she's with a new band? Get the scoop, and where to see them play TOMORROW, here
Having negative people in your life can weigh heavier on you than you think. Here's how I—a gal who abhors confrontation—said goodbye to some of mine... (kitchen photo by Helene Dujardin)
Paired with a bacon & arugula salad, this is one of my favorite lunches... Here's the easy, low-carb, gluten-free recipe + random pics of last week's trip to the zoo (don't worry, they're worth it)
In my first blog for Grit and debut post in my "Why Is No One Talking About..." series, I drink coffee with a local comedian and guess what? Laughter ensues. Check it out...
I don't understand why people jog down the city's busiest shopping district. I see them, and I want to chase after them and ask: "Why are you REALLY here?"
Conroy, Steinbeck, Hiaasen, O'Rourke... a non-summer reading list with mind-blowing stories. Plus, a primer on which authors to stack your bookshelf with to make you seem deeper than you are
According to their Facebook page, the producers are in need of some very specific locals (and their dumpy old cars?). Here's a peek at where they'll be and who they want to hire...
Late-night comedians, 904; Carlos Danger, zip (up please). Watch Stephen Colbert and company zing Wiener while we in Charleston rejoice: BOO-YA, this pants-dropping politician is out of state
Better question: is YOUR bottom line getting any better? Take this fun 10-question quiz and enter to win $50 toward a sweet steak dinner at Burwell's (that'll take the sting out of economic woes)
If blueberries plucked right from the bush don't remind you of summers growing up, I don't know what will. Here's a delish recipe for sweet treats, and I didn't skimp on the chocolate...
Those of us over 35 remember a time when you bought albums—period. Problem was, one or two songs rocked, the rest of it sucked. Here are 13 albums that are good start to finish
Last week The Alley hosted a Stone Brewing Beer Dinner. Here's what I thought of Chef Courtney Tomer's cuisine, plus what I learned about the Columbus Street spot
Last Friday, Charleston Sports and Social Clubbers and our tens of fans flocked to The Joe for a party like no other (and spring kickball finals). Put this one on your planner for next season...
