At last, there’s a product sinister Bond villain Auric Goldfinger would have felt completely at home with, and it’s created right here in Mount Pleasant. It’s a quality cigar with Dominican filler, the best wrapper in the world, Connecticut Shade, and an infusion of pure, edible 24-karat gold. Available in two styles, the Winston and the Churchill, at $55 and $125, … [Read more...]
The Local Flavor: Farmers Markets in the Lowcountry
I remember the first time I sunk my choppers into a homegrown, perfectly ripe, South Carolina peach. Like taking a bite out of the sun, it filled my senses with aromatic vibrancy and just the right amount of sweet. Grocery-store produce picking falls short of the wonder and sense of community provided at area farmers markets. Stacks of green onions, collards, crimson peppers … [Read more...]
Craft Beers for a Good Cause: The Charleston Beer Garden
“The 5th Annual Charleston Beer Garden event is really about fun, not beer snobbery. It’s about coming together for a day and enjoying great beer, good company and listening to fantastic regional music.” So said Jason Kirk, organizer of the event set for May 14. The director of development for Lowcountry Aids Services, Kirk does much to raise funds for the 25-year-old … [Read more...]
Some Like it HOT! …The Pepper Trend in East Cooper
They say your taste buds change and develop every seven years, which makes sense to me because I haven't always been a fan of spicy foods. Now I can hardly stand a dish of grits or a serving of chips and salsa without the proverbial kick in the pants from a peppery sensation on my tongue. It appears I am not alone in that sentiment. Lately, more than ever, … [Read more...]
Calling All Idea People! DIG SOUTH 2016 is Here
Every spring, the Lowcountry crackles with the kind of creative energy that could power a locomotive. A multitude of tech and digital innovators descend upon the area to brainstorm, share tales of entrepreneurial ventures and keep the flame of creativity burning bright. On April 26, 27 and 28, 200 speakers and more than 2,000 attendees will come together to inspire, encourage … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget the Local Shrimp! – 29th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Hypothetically, a foodie relative is coming to visit from Ohio and wants you to introduce him to some of the most representative examples of Lowcountry cuisine. What do you offer him? Sweet tea, for sure. She crab soup would also tickle his palate. But, whatever you do, don’t forget the local shrimp! Present them in the classic shrimp and grits, served in a Lowcountry … [Read more...]
Golfing for the Greater Good: The 4th Annual Golf Ball
Besides providing a fun-filled day in the sun, golf tournaments at the local level also serve important purpose: raising funds for worthy causes and increasing awareness of the efforts of charitable organizations. East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) will host its 4th Annual Golf Ball in May at the Daniel Island Club. The two-day fundraiser includes a golf tourney on May 9, … [Read more...]
Living the Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle: Heyrocco
There aren't many occasions I'll depart the comfy cocoon of Mount Pleasant on a Sunday evening and drive downtown to a dive bar decked out in twinkling lights, sticky floors and Miller High Life cans. But a live rock ‘n’ roll show featuring local stars Heyrocco is one of them. Yes, I'm writing this on a Monday, a bit tired, I'll admit. But it was totally worth it to watch … [Read more...]
A Blur in the Rearview Mirror: One Groom Reflects on Wedding Planning
“Weddings ain’t what they used to be,” or at least that’s what my mother tells me. When she married my father in the early 1980s in McMinnville, Tennessee, a few friends and family members gathered at their local church and then showed up afterwards for a light reception in the fellowship hall, followed by a dinner at a local steakhouse. Although that’s likely an … [Read more...]
See and Be Seen – The 22nd Running of the Charleston Cup
Every autumn, Hollywood, South Carolina, fizzes with the spirited energy only one time-honored tradition can provide. Women in wide-brimmed hats and men rocking Brackish bowties descend upon the polo field at Stono Ferry for a day of horse racing and upscale tailgating. While Charleston’s best are dressed in their absolute finest, the real showstoppers are a tad grander in … [Read more...]