With its vibrant tradition, wealthy historical past, exquisitely-preserved structure, idyllic coastal location, celebrated eating scene and pleasant locals, Charleston is one in all America’s greatest beloved journey locations. Come, expertise what’s new within the Charleston space this spring!
Accolades
New Eating places
Restaurant Information
Retail
Lodging
Excursions & Sights
Highlighted Particular Occasions
ACCOLADES
NEW RESTAURANTS
BARTACO
304 King Road, Charleston
bartaco.com | @bartacolife
Impressed by a wholesome, outside life-style, Bartaco combines recent, upscale road meals in a relaxed setting. At Bartaco, the meals is a celebration of globally-inspired flavors, targeted on tacos and small plates, “not tacos,” all ready with recent, high quality substances––creating daring and vibrant flavors. With chill, but upbeat music, coastal-inspired paintings and design particulars and the odor of recent lime zest within the air––it’s a spot the place folks can chill out and have a good time with family and friends. The restaurant serves as a spot for a lot of social gatherings and informal get-togethers. Opened January 2024.
BY THE WAY
45 ½ Spring Road, Charleston
uptownsocialchs.com | @uptownsocialchs
By The Approach is an elegant neighborhood tavern that includes Charleston’s most proficient musicians, elevated pub fare, approachable cocktails and an old-world vibe. It’s the proper setting for an intimate date night time or a enjoyable night time with mates! By The Approach is a must-visit location for locals and guests alike. Opening Summer season 2024.
CRAVEWELL CAFE
168 Calhoun Road, Charleston
cravewellcafe.com | @cravewellcharleston
Bask in a pleasant array of choices, together with energizing smoothies, vibrant smoothie bowls, crisp salads, satisfying sandwiches, healthful wraps and mouthwatering toasts. Cravewell invitations you to benefit from the refreshing goodness of Blissful Moose Juice, cold-pressed juices and fresh-pressed juices. Get able to savor the goodness and elevate your eating expertise. Opened January 2024.
GET CARRIED AWAY
644 Coleman Boulevard, Mt Nice
getcarriedaway.com | @getcarriedawaysouthernmarket
Based on Pawleys Island in 2012, Get Carried Away has change into a mainstay for locals and vacationers. The takeout idea options ready meals that may be loved on the seashore, on the dock or proper at residence. At their Southern Market in Mount Nice, visitors can get pleasure from their signature ready picks, an upscale cafe and outside bar referred to as “The Perch,” in addition to a curated retail store of wine, craft beers and different distinctive objects. Opened Spring 2024.
MERCI
28 Pitt Road, Charleston
mercichs.com | @mercichs
Set in a historic, 1820s Federal-style constructing on the nook of Pitt and Montagu Streets within the charming residential Harleston Village, Merci is a neighborhood bistro providing a European-inspired menu in a comfortable, convivial setting. Menu highlights embrace an up to date spin on the classics, from steak tartare and foie gras to Beef Wellington and roasted duck. Merci is primarily impressed by Chef Zentner and his household’s travels to Europe but additionally by beloved neighborhood bistros in New York and Boston. Opening Summer season 2024.
PHILOSOPHERS & FOOLS
50 Bogard Road, Charleston
philosophersandfools.com | @philosophersandfoolschs
A comfy neighborhood bookstore bar, this literary-leaning, tasteful newcomer was created by two individuals who like to learn and sip a glass of wine or a craft beer whereas they learn. Their workforce has thoughtfully curated all the pieces from the books to the wine & beer, from the snacks to the decor. They welcome you to come back in and uncover a brand new ebook or discover an previous one not but in your shelf; sit down for a dialog with mates; and revel in one thing to drink or snack on. Opened March 2024.
RED PALM TAVERN
45 Romney Road, Charleston
@redpalmtavernchs
Head to Crimson Palm Tavern for an old-style American tavern and sports activities bar with a wood-fire-influenced menu, spacious patio, billiards, darts, 15 TVs + an enormous LED display screen, good for watching your favourite workforce. The tavern presents stay music 4 to 5 nights per week, trivia nights, cornhole and outside video games on the big lined patio and a basic bar pool and darts inside. The menu is a full, upscale bar menu with a Southern twist. Opened January 2024.
SMASHLEY’S BURGER BAR
5401 Netherby Lane Suite 1002, North Charleston
smashleyburgerbar.com | @smashleyburgerbar
Smashley’s Burger Bar has a really feel harking back to the Nineteen Eighties basic movie “Cocktail” and slightly tongue-in-cheek humor with its large burgers consuming fleeing people by means of the Holy Metropolis. Nonetheless, its smash burgers and bowls may have your tastebuds telling you to return. Opened February 2024.
WOODHAVEN PIZZA
1701 Shoremeade Highway Suite 620, Mount Nice
woodhavenpizza.com | @woodhavenpizza
New York-style pizza from the borough of Queens impressed Woodhaven Pizza. Whether or not you’re craving a basic New York slice or seeking to strive revolutionary flavors, you’ll discover an abundance of pizza choices. Opened February 2024.
XO BRASSERIE
1090 Morrison Drive, Charleston
xobchs.com | @xo_brasserie
After years of managing a few of Charleston’s prime eating places, like Oak Steakhouse and Royal Tern, Herman Ng needed to deliver the delicacies he grew up consuming to Charleston. XO Brasserie will provide up to date Chinese language delicacies with a deal with Cantonese and Sichuan flavors in an elevated, vibrant ambiance. Opened February 2024.
RESTAURANT NEWS
CIRCA 1886’s NEW MENU
149 Wentworth Road, Charleston
circa1886.com | @circa1886
Expertise a symphony of flavors with Circa 1886’s thrilling new tasting menus and à la carte choices. The brand new menu embraces the season’s bounty and options native substances, from farm-fresh eggs and honey to seasonal greens and grains. The menu provides a various vary of choices that permit visitors to get pleasure from acquainted dishes and objects that promote curiosity. Whether or not you’re looking for a basic consolation dish or an revolutionary culinary expertise, there’s one thing for everybody. Winter 2024.
COMMONHOUSE ALEWORKS PARTNERS WITH SWIG & SWINE
4831 O’Hear Ave, North Charleston
commonhousealeworks.com | @commonhousealeworks
The beloved North Charleston brewery introduced a brand new kitchen partnership with native Charleston barbecue legends Swig & Swine BBQ simply earlier than the brand new 12 months. Swig & Swine’s “Unusual Swine” menu is now accessible on the Commonhouse Aleworks flagship in Park Circle. Spring 2024.
FLEET LANDING NEW RAW BAR
186 Harmony Road, Charleston
fleetlanding.internet | @fleetlanding
Fleet Touchdown, a Charleston establishment and the go-to waterfront restaurant on the peninsula, lately unveiled its new uncooked bar, giving prospects a brand new solution to expertise the landmark institution. The addition marks the start of a year-long celebration because the restaurant seems forward to its milestone 20th anniversary this November. Situated inside Fleet Touchdown, the uncooked bar encompasses a conventional U-shaped bar with 16 seats overlooking the Charleston harbor. The menu boasts oysters on the half-shell, recent fish dishes, seafood towers, shrimp cocktails and extra. Spring 2024.
HANK’S SEAFOOD 25 YEARS
10 Hayne Road, Charleston
hanksseafoodrestaurant.com | @hanksseafood
Hank’s is celebrating its twenty fifth milestone this 12 months and plans to proceed rising and serving the town of Charleston by means of its lately opened, elevated gathering and occasion area, Hank’s Social Corridor, which provides catering from Hank’s Restaurant and seating for 120 visitors. March 2024.
NEW BEN & JERRY’S LOCATION
1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 1200, Mount Nice
benjerry.com | @benandjerrys
Including a scoop of pleasure to the colourful neighborhood of Mount Nice, our household proudly proclaims the opening of a second Ben & Jerry’s scoop store. 1978, Ben & Jerry’s has been a pioneer on this planet of premium ice cream. Euphoric flavors, social duty and a dedication to utilizing high-quality substances. Indulge within the euphoria of our ice cream and be part of us in making a extra flavorful and compassionate world. Spring 2024.
NEW BODEGA LOCATION
141 W Coleman Boulevard, Mount Nice
eatdrinkbodega.com l @eatdrinkbodega
For individuals who grew up within the New York metropolitan space, there may be nothing extra nostalgic than old style breakfast sandwich on a heat Kaiser roll from a close-by bodega or neighborhood grocery retailer. Government Chef Alec Gropman brings his childhood favourite to life with a menu filled with old-school brunch staples, some with a Charleston twist! Bodega is a real “can’t miss,” whether or not it’s eating at one in all our two places, a day on the boat, or a lazy Sunday on the sofa! Winter 2024.
NEW FLYING BISCUIT CAFE LOCATION
2245 Ashley Crossing Drive, Unit 16, Charleston
flyingbiscuit.com | @flyingbiscuit.westashley
The Flying Biscuit Café has introduced its newest restaurant, which is positioned within the bustling West Ashley. Flying Biscuit Café West Ashley is the second Charleston space location for the all-day breakfast chain. It has been serving its well-known biscuits and Southern-inspired meals with recent substances to prospects all through the Southeast for over 30 years. January 2024.
RUBY SUNSHINE DEBUTS NEW SPRING MENU
171 East Bay Road Charleston
rubybrunch.com | @rubysunshinebrunch
Now by means of April 30, all Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine places will function these spring-themed specials, assured to fulfill each visitor’s brunch cravings. Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine are distinctive ideas specializing in brunch with cocktails and mimosas throughout its well-known, all-day “boozy brunch.” Born from the simple spirit and soul of New Orleans, it’s a spot the place the nice occasions roll all day, each day. Spring 2024.
THE PEACOCK CHARLESTON
213 East Bay Road, Charleston
thepeacock-chs.com
The Behavior has undergone an thrilling transformation and is now referred to as The Peacock Charleston. This multi-story institution provides a novel expertise to locals and vacationers, combining distinctive delicacies, stay performances and a vibrant ambiance. With three completely different ranges of the area, The Peacock provides a definite ambiance and leisure choices, making it a really distinctive venue. Winter 2024.
THOROUGHBRED CLUB: THE OMAKASE SERIES
205 Assembly Road, Charleston
charlestonplace.com | @thecharlestonplace
Bask in a unprecedented night because the world-renowned Chef Shin Horiguchi takes heart stage at Thoroughbred Membership. Be part of us for an unique 10-day pop-up expertise, occurring 4 occasions all year long and immerse your self in omakase sushi. Chef Shin, a maestro in his craft, personally hand-rolls every sushi masterpiece to order, creating an intimate and fascinating eating affair. Our dedication to excellence shines by means of with the freshest substances meticulously flown in from Japan, promising an genuine and unparalleled culinary journey. March 21 – April 2, June 20 – June 30, October 3 – October 12, 2024.
WOOD-FIRED FRIDAYS AT SORELLE
88 Broad Road, Charleston
sorellecharleston.com | @sorelle_chs
Sorelle debuts ‘Wooden-Fired Fridays, which happen each Friday night time. Chef Nick Dugan and his workforce will provide a restricted spherical of Neapolitan-style pizzas at 9 p.m. till they’re bought out. Late-night revelers can get pleasure from a rotating menu of freshly fired pizzas paired with their favourite Sorelle sips on the expansive bar and lounge space on the primary flooring. Reservations aren’t required and walk-ins are welcome. Winter 2024.
ZERO GEORGE CAVIAR BAR: THE ROYALE WITH CHEESE
0 George Road, Charleston
zerogeorge.com | @zerogeorgest
After the restricted sequence look of our beloved Royale with Cheese on the Zero Bar, it’s now on its solution to The Caviar Bar. The Zero burger can be our newest à la carte menu merchandise and could be ordered along with our conventional caviar service. February 2024.
RETAIL & BUSINESS
IBU MOVEMENT COLLABORATION WITH CHARLOTTE MOSS
183 King Road, Charleston
ibumovement.com | @ibumovement
Ibu Motion is debuting its second collaboration with celebrated inside design icon Charlotte Moss. Impressed by the evolution of non-public fashion and the Moroccan desert-scape, the Charlotte Moss for Ibu Motion assortment is handmade by Ibu artisan companions in Ourika, Morocco, with ornate embroidery, cherry buttons and desert-floral impartial tones.
THE DEWBERRY SPA 344 Assembly Road, Charleston
thedewberrycharleston.com | @thedewberrycharleston
The Dewberry is happy to announce enhanced spa menu choices. Impressed by these on the go, The Dewberry’s 30-minute specific remedies provide an enormous punch in a pinch. Exhibit effervescent pores and skin and renewed vitality with their Categorical Facial and therapeutic massage choices. January 2024.
UNCOMMON JAMES
309 King Road, Charleston
uncommonjames.com | @uncommonjames
Founder and CEO Kristin Cavallari is bringing her life-style model Unusual James to its fourth retail location, which is in downtown Charleston. Unusual James is now a globally acknowledged life-style model that provides jewellery, skincare (Unusual Magnificence), attire, equipment and residential décor. The model’s different brick-and-mortar places embrace Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. Opened February 2024.
THE ANSONBOROUGH CHARLESTON
21 Hasell Road, Charleston
theansonborough.com | @ansonboroughinn
After in depth renovation, the historic Ansonborough Inn is being relaunched as The Ansonborough Charleston. The boutique 45-room property will function revitalized indoor and outside areas, together with an expanded neighborhood bar and lounge providing artisanal cocktails, beers, wines and lightweight bites. It should additionally boast a Poker Room discreetly nestled past a secret bookcase enclave. Providing spacious 450—to 750-square-foot rooms, the resort’s storied previous will echo all through the renovation, combining historic attraction with elegant and fashionable attraction. Spring 2024
CHECK-IN CHARLESTON
292 King Road, Charleston
Rebranding, the previously identified “Quarters on King” is now “Test in Charleston.” February 2024.
HANK’S LOFT
10 Hayne Road, Charleston
hanksseafoodrestaurant.com/hanks-loft | @hanksloft
Hanks Seafood Restaurant has launched an lodging area referred to as Hank’s Loft to have fun its twenty fifth anniversary. This 3-bedroom luxurious escape exemplifies Hank’s dedication to offering visitors with distinctive and genuine experiences for his or her upcoming keep or celebration in Charleston. The loft additionally makes the proper gathering place for particular events to host teams of as much as 30 folks. February 2024.
ADRENALINE MONKEY
4950 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 100, North Charleston
adrenalinemonkeyfun.com | @adrenaline_monkey_fun
Adrenaline Monkey is an revolutionary household journey park that empowers visitors of all ages, sizes and skills with adrenaline-pumping adventures. Different options embrace a ninja warrior impediment course with fog and buzzers, a mega boulder wall, slides and an arcade. Opening Summer season 2024.
CHARLESTON COUNTY PARKS PARTNERS WITH KULTURE CITY
861 Riverland Drive, Charleston
ccprc.com | @charlestoncountyparks
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Fee has partnered with Kulture Metropolis to make three of their hottest parks Sensory Inclusive. Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Nice, Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston and James Island County Park have all been deemed Licensed Sensory Inclusive Venues. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and constructive expertise for all visitors with sensory points, no matter age or capacity. February 2024.
SOUTH OF BROAD HOUSES & GARDENS
18 Anson St, Charleston
bulldogtours.com l @bulldogtours
Bulldog Excursions is the primary to supply a historical past strolling tour of this prestigious neighborhood and curated excursions of two museum homes. On this unique tour, you’ll have the possibility to get an outline of Charleston’s historical past plus entry inside two of South of Broad’s most notable homes. Visiting these manicured gardens is the proper solution to spend a day, significantly within the spring. March 2024.
HIGHLIGHTED SPECIAL EVENTS
A SOLO EXHIBITION OF TYRONE GETER AT REDUX
1056 King Road, Charleston
reduxstudios.org | @reduxartcenter
Redux Up to date Artwork Middle is happy to announce the opening of “Courageous New World,” a solo exhibition by celebrated artist Tyrone Geter curated by Leila Davenport Ross of Present & Inform Artwork and Design. “Courageous New World” showcases Geter’s current mixed-media large-scale charcoal drawings and accompanying detailed sculptural installations. Geter’s work exhibits each the tough reality of the topic’s actuality of bearing the brunt, in addition to their energy and energy to adapt. Geter goals to offer the viewers with a way of awe of their energy and with their evolution and hope for our collective future. March 29 – Could 18, 2024.
THE MILLER GALLERY
785 Assembly Road Unit A, Charleston
themillergallery.com | @themillergallery
The Miller Gallery proudly presents “Down the Rabbit Gap,” a trio exhibition that includes artists Angela Chrusciaki Blehm, Julia Deckman and Suzy Lindow. Hosted within the gallery’s charming 100-year-old constructing, the exhibition will showcase whimsical paintings in varied mediums by three of the gallery’s prime feminine artists. From topsy-turvy teacups to blooming florals, viewers can be transported into an art-filled wonderland. March 2024.
TOAST UNDER THE OAKS AT JOHNS ISLAND COUNTY PARK
2622 Mullet Corridor Highway, Johns Island
ccprc.com | @charlestoncountyparks
Drinks, stay music and delightful surroundings await visitors at Toast underneath the Oaks at Johns Island County Park this spring. This common pleased hour occasion is held beneath the sweeping stay oak timber at this scenic park on Johns Island. Beer and wine are included with admission. Every occasion may even function meals vehicles promoting fare on-site. Thursday, March 14 & Thursday, April 18, 2024.