While the wintery months often conjure up images of hot chocolate by the fire, here in Mount Pleasant there’s a distinctly Southern tradition that’s equally savored: oyster roasts. Many are happy to ignore the cold winter air in exchange for the chance to sidle up to a table laden with freshly steamed oysters. If you fall into this category, you might be interested in the tools … [Read more...]
In Pursuit of the Trivial
If you’ve never heard of Alex Trebek, you might want to skip this article. On the other hand, if you happen to know the answers to such “Jeopardy-style” questions as which director won the Academy Award in 1962 (David Lean, “Lawrence of Arabia”) and where the largest stadium in the world is located (North Korea, 150,000 total capacity) Trivia Night in Mount Pleasant might be … [Read more...]
An Active Lifestyle: Dunes West Golf and River Club
If it is an active lifestyle you seek, set amid a panoply of beauty and history, then Dunes West Golf and River Club is for you. Name a sporting activity, and you can be fairly certain it will be available at Dunes West Golf and River Club. The gated community off Route 41 in Mount Pleasant features a championship 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course with five sets of … [Read more...]
Sky is the Limit: Sky Zone, Mount Pleasant
If you’ve ever fantasized about joining Cirque du Soleil or passed a kids’ birthday jump castle and wished you weren’t too big to get in on the fun, your dreams can now come true – right here in Mount Pleasant. Whether you are 8 or 80, you can experience a freedom that’s as close to weightlessness as most of us will ever get at Sky Zone, the Lowcountry’s first indoor … [Read more...]
The Pumpkin Patch is a Lowcountry Tradition
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch started small but is now the Lowcountry’s largest fall festival and an annual tradition for many area families. The Pumpkin Patch, which will mark its 18th year this fall, also offers a wide variety of attractions and events for the whole family. The centerpiece of the annual event is an eight-acre corn maze that is among the largest in the … [Read more...]
Under the Sun or Stars: The Rusty Rudder Offers Outdoor Dining
One way to take advantage of the Lowcountry’s magnificent weather is to enjoy an excellent meal under the sun or stars. That certainly is a possibility at the Rusty Rudder, one of Mount Pleasant’s newest restaurants.Counting the dozen or so seats at the Tiki bar, around 100 people will be able to soak in the outdoor ambience on the huge patio behind the main building. Shaded by … [Read more...]
An Island Tradition: Laura Alberts
While Daniel Island is a relatively recently-established community, Karen Elsey, a founder of Laura Alberts Restaurant, says the staff there enjoys the pleasure that comes from being a part of the social and culinary fabric of the island. “We have watched children grow and people retire here on the island. We appreciate all of our islanders and all of our patrons that come … [Read more...]
Island Time: The Islander Gears Up for Summer Dining
Holy City Hospitality has just expanded its list of fine restaurants in the Lowcountry to another frontier – namely, Daniel Island. Just in time for a fun-filled summer, the new eatery promises creative cocktails, fresh local seafood with a taste of sushi and an atmosphere that locals and visitors will find inviting. Right before the Islander opened its doors, I had the … [Read more...]
Easy and Breezy: Red’s Ice House
It’s late afternoon at Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, time to sit back on the deck or under the covered bar and nibble on buffalo or coconut shrimp, or maybe some Ice House wings and a burger, while sipping a cold beer or Red’s Signature Sunset Margarita. If you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of dolphins or even a manatee gliding along the creek’s tranquil … [Read more...]
Looking For a Place to Watch the Big Game?
When he lived in Denver and worked in the corporate world, Addie Culler’s basement was a shrine to football, basketball, baseball and ice hockey, complete with memorabilia, a built-in bar and, of course, an area dedicated to the American sport of watching American sports on television. He’s moved from Colorado to South Carolina, but Culler’s life isn’t all that different … [Read more...]