We’re fresh back from a killer 4-day vacation in Charleston, SC, and we wanted to share some of our favorite places and experiences with you, in case you’re thinking about a visit. We highly recommend it. Extra big thanks to our awesome customer Tom, who directed us to most of these great places!
Culture
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade – We were lucky to catch this on Monday.
Shops
The Charleston Beer Exchange – Excellent beer shop, where they introduced us to Charleston’s Westbrook, Coast and Holy City breweries.
goat.sheep.cow – Sweet cheese and wine shop, where we picked up some Battery Park cheese from Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse.
Heirloom Book Company – New and used food books and cookbooks.
Blue Bicycle Books – Great new and used bookstore in a deceptively skinny little house.
Savannah Bee Company – A beautiful shop filled with glowing jars of honey.
Restaurants
Husk – Amazingly delicious updated Southern food, accompanied by the tastiest grains ever: rice, grits, and even oats.
Hominy Grill – We had two fantastic Southern breakfasts here, and we wish we had time to come for lunch and dinner too.
Jestine’s Kitchen – Excellent, fresh Southern food, including the creamiest cheese grits ever.
Hank’s Seafood – We loved sitting at the bar with a couple Westbrooks and a plate of delicious local raw oysters.
Two Boroughs Larder – Creative American/international food, like rabbit tempura with brussels sprouts kimchi.
G&M Fast & French – Fresh pressed coffee and ham-and-cheese croissants.
Bars
The Gin Joint – Great cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. Our new favorite drink: rye with smoked maple syrup and black walnut bitters.
Closed for Business - Nice craft beer list.