October 2015

Craft beer may grab all the headlines, but small-batch liquor is becoming more and more popular in the Lowcountry. As recently as two and a half years ago there wasn't a single small-batch distillery in town, and now there are six! Which local liquors should you be lapping up? Red Harbor Rum is s

Creative sandwiches, craft burgers, and handmade artisinal pizzas have been popular for years, but the humble hot dog hasn't gotten the same treatment. Until now. Cities like Chicago and LA have been reveling in a new gourmet hot dog craze, and now that trend has come to Charleston in the form of Pa

H?M chef Shay MacDonald joined Holy City Brewing's Suelto back in January and helped them fashion a beer-friendly menu featuring favorites like chicken enchilada cheesesteaks and a massive burgers. Five months later, MacDonald is returning to H?M and Suelto is getting a name change. The restaurant,

This Saturday is Food Day, an national event that is designed to inspire Americans to improve their own diets and help solve community food problems. The event aims to promote healthy diets, support organic farms, and reduce hunger. Here in South Florida, the University of Miami is putting on Green

Ballet Palm Beach will be presenting “Swan Lake Act II and Other Works” this Saturday and Sunday to open its season. The company will perform original pieces to accompany the classic ballet. Other highlights of the upcoming Palm Beach cultural scene include By Sea and Land: Florida In the Civil

You won’t wind Leslie Diver’s tours in any guidebook or travel site. Diver, who was once a stockbroker, now gives driving tours of Palm Beach’s notable houses. She also tells the stories of the many colorful characters who have made Palm Beach their homes. People who book a tour on her websit

Charleston's mayoral candidates held their liveliest debate yet last Thursday in the Sottile Theatre. With a lengthy 90-minute runtime and questions posed by College of Charleston political scientists, this was a bruising contest to help decide who will replace longtime Mayor Joe Riley. Most of t

Want to try some classic southern barbecue in Charleston? Look no further than the popular Smoky Oak Taproom. With a lively crowd and a menu ranging from beer can chicken to smoked sausage and brisket, you'll be in barbecue heaven. Add a great beer list to that, and you can't go wrong! Read the f

Looking to get outside and enjoy a little music this weekend? Check out the Charleston Beach Music Festival! The tenth annual iteration of this popular fest will include live bands, deejays, and even dance workshops spread across October 24th and 25th. Bands include Jim Quick & Coastline, The Fa

Bryant Fajardo, who once worked under the innovative Spanish chef Jose Andres, is serving great tapas in a relaxed atmosphere to Palm Beach County. His restaurant, Patio Tapas and Beer, features classic Spanish small plates like Pan con Tomato, Patatas Bravas, and Chicken Croquetas in a beautiful s