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Lowcountry Oyster Festival a Hit Despite Rain

World's largest oyster festival was a crowded, wet, shucking good time. Take that, rain.

Poogan’s Smokehouse: Beer and BBQ Bliss!

Nothing beats local beer and BBQ. Recently, Poogan's Smokehouse hosted Grit for a night of beer and BBQ bliss.

On Forty-One: A neighborhood bar worth the drive

Appropriately named, On forty-one is a drive out N. Hwy 17, but a true delight.

A Lunch Date with the Royal American

Tucked away along Morrison Drive, The Royal American has been serving up live music and 32-ounce signature punches for six years, but now they're serving up lunch!

8 Outdoor Happy Hours in Downtown Charleston

It's the best time of year - the time for dining outdoors. And, if you're on a budget like me, it might be better to check out the happy hours. Here's our curated list.

HIDDEN F&B: Deljuan Murphy, Fleet Landing

Deljuan Murphy has been executive chef at Fleet Landing for just a few weeks,and he may not be “Hidden” for much longer.

Bring in the Rat

“That’s a wonderful representation of who we are,” marketing and communications manager Kara Bale says later. “What you witnessed is that these are not domesticated animals. They retain their wild traits. That bird had to choose to listen to Stephen. It wasn’t forced; we use all positive reinforcement.”

'Tis The Season: December Holiday Events Round Up!

I've collected various top holiday events happening in Charleston the month of December and will be adding to this, so check back!

Bacon Happy Hour at Macintosh Hits The Spot

The new happy hour menu will be available at The Macintosh every Monday through Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm, and somehow manages to keep every item offered priced at $6 or below.

Dan Doyle's Fowl Mouth

At Poogan’s Porch, Doyle has taken the helm of a legacy, at Smokehouse he’s working to create one. And while Doyle enjoys all styles of cooking from braising to frying, he certainly would not have spearheaded a restaurant with smokehouse in the namesake if he wasn’t comfortable at the lip of a smoker. And that’s just what “Fowl Mouth” at Charleston Wine+Food will afford him.

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.

Will Hoge Comes to the Pour House

Americana singer Will Hoge makes his Holy City appearance at the Pour House this Sunday, April 24.

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Recap

Here's my play-by-play to the wild weekend that is the Southern Ground Music Festival.

Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water, I Will Lay You Down

As part of the Lowcountry Local’s “Eat Local Challenge” I am drinking my way through Charleston’s local inebriating options. Here is my report from The Cooper River Bridge Run Weekend.

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

Ahh, the Super Bowl. America’s favorite buffalo-wing-related-holiday. A chance to officially break those resolutions you’ve been desperately trying to cling to for the past few weeks. Well, let me tell ya: it ain’t no thang but a chicken wang.

Weekend Roundup December 4-6

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, December 4-6

Ginny Deerin—Will she be Charleston's first female mayor and South Carolina's first LGBT mayor?

If Ginny Deerin is successful in her upcoming bid to be Charleston, South Carolina’s next mayor, she will make history, becoming Charleston’s first female mayor and South Carolina’s first LGBT mayor.

Beckie Dobbs #internationalBossLady

The very first International Boss Lady, former Charleston native.

New Neighborhood Hot Spot—The Westendorff

A culinary tour of new neighborhood hot spot, The Westendorff

Meta Mag 3: Spirituality

In the third issue of "Meta Mag," local artists and poets explore the theme of spirituality.

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