The sweetgrass Cultural arts Festival is returning to Mount Pleasant’s Memorial Waterfront Park June 1 and June 2. Named a Top 20 event in by the Southeast Tourism Society, the eighth edition of this phenomenal event promises boundless pleasure for visitors of all ages. Designed to build awareness of the Gullah-Geechee people, event-goers can … [Read more...]
The Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival – Mount Pleasant, SC – Memorial Waterfront Park
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Cuoco Pazzo – Mount Pleasant, SC – Chef Davide Davino
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Some of us don’t have the money to travel to Europe. Fortunately, Chef Davide Davino, owner and chef at Cuoco Pazzo, brings the mood of Italy to our own Mount Pleasant. His flair for creating an authentic Italian experience shines through not only in the food but also in the hospitality. “I’m originally from Naples,” said Davino, “and … [Read more...]
Sticky Fingers – Original Location – Johnnie Dodds Blvd
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As is the case with just about any restaurant, people visit Sticky Fingers in Mount Pleasant to check out the food, a wide assortment of freshly-prepared, Southernstyle main courses, sides, salads and desserts. More often than not, they return for the now-famous customer service. It’s not that the food and moderate prices aren’t reason … [Read more...]
Heirloom Eats: Mt. Pleasant, SC – 1795 North Hwy 17 #1
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Heirloom eats, a newcomer to Mount Pleasant, engages guests in the simple pleasures of family, friends and nourishing meals prepared from scratch with local ingredients. Owner Jerry Crites and daughter Casey Crites have created an inviting vibe with both the food and the atmosphere. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and also offers … [Read more...]
Shagging – Myrtle Beach, SC – Mt. Pleasant, SC
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Across the country, at weddings near and far, folks flock to the dance floor for the Electric Slide. The YMCA sends party-goers’ arms flapping into the air. The Twist makes even the tamest wallflower bloom to the occasion. Here in the Lowcountry, there is a dance with an absolutely passionate following, and those who take to the dance, live … [Read more...]
Wrecked But Never Ruined
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Seafood by the Sea No reservations, no china, no silver, no air conditioning, no cloth napkins and no tablecloths. Just plain ole good-as-it-gets, fresh-from-the-water Lowcountry seafood served right. That’s all they do at The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene. They do a darn good job of it, too. Fred and Patricia Scott opened The Wreck … [Read more...]
Fear No Easel: Bringing Back Creativity
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Overheard from the next table, “I haven’t held one of these in my hand since the eighth grade.” The 60-something-year-old gentleman was talking about a paintbrush as he sat in front of his blank canvas at Fear No Easel. Many in the room expressed similar sentiments: not having painted since high school; not feeling this creative since helping … [Read more...]
Gullah Cuisine, 1717 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC
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If you are not from here, You might think you’ve had real Southern cooking because you’ve tasted takeout chicken. You have not. If you are from here, you might have your mother’s fried pork chop recipe on a stained index card. And maybe you’ve known how to cook collards since you were old enough to reach the counter. Still, you don’t … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting 101: Mount Pleasant Wine Bars
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Are you looking for a new and interesting activity? Why not consider attending or even hosting a wine tasting, a great alternative to hitting the bar scene? It can be an educational experience as well. Sampling new wines, learning about the different varietals and taking the opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself are just some of the benefits. … [Read more...]
Home Grown Tunes: Awendaw Green
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Open a jar of store-bought jam, and you typically get a taste of sweetened fruit. Open a jar of homegrown Barn Jam and you get a taste of easy moods, excellent sounds and groovy surroundings. Every Wednesday night, the doors of Awendaw Green on Highway 17 open to the public with Barn Jam, a variety of sounds and music styles. Staffed by a group … [Read more...]
