Cold Shoulder Gourmet is closing
The sandwich shop at 1684 Old Towne Road in West Ashley is closing at the end of June after four years. Founded in 2020 by Kenyan-born chef Craig Edmunds, the brand will continue through pop-ups, guest kitchens, and new sandwiches. An exact closing date wasn’t announced.
New coffee & cocktail place opening in Charleston
Chef Michael Toscano, owner of Le Farfalle and Da Toscano Porchetta Shop, is opening The Larrikin later this year, an all-day eatery serving espresso and cold brew in the morning, grain bowls and salads midday, and cocktails at night. The 60-seat spot sources coffee from roasters across the Carolinas. It’s currently popping up at Blanca Estrada.
New in town: J.T. Doscher
The Pediatric Physical Therapist traded Jersey traffic for greenway walks, golf, and beach days with his wife and two kids. Read more [...]
Hungry Howie’s is coming to Goose Creek
The Michigan-based chain known for Flavored Crust Pizza opens mid-July at 134 Saint James Ave. in Goose Creek – its fifth South Carolina location and first in the Charleston area.
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Ms. Rose’s is closing
The West Ashley restaurant announced in a Facebook post that it will close on May 30th. The post mentioned rising operating costs and the difficulty of staffing a kitchen.
Cuoco Pazzo is relocating to Oakland Market
The Italian restaurant is relocating from Fairmount Shopping Center to 1181 Oakland Market Road after RCB Development bought the property and tripled rent from $4,800 to nearly $16,000. Owner Davide Davino secured the new space for just over $12,600 monthly, with a larger patio and kitchen. The current location closes July 31; the new one opens around August 1. [Post and Courier]
Nantucket’s Meat and Fish Market is coming to Mount Pleasant
The family-owned business headquartered in Nantucket, Mass., with outposts in Hilton Head and Martha's Vineyard, plans to open at 616 Coleman Blvd. in Moultrie Plaza. The market recently applied for a liquor license and will replace the Village Emporium, which moved to 612 Coleman Blvd. in February.
Steep Me Tea Apothecary opens on King Street
The shop, which serves hot and iced beverages infused from over 400 varieties of loose-leaf tea, is now open at 651 King St. The grand opening will be Saturday (May 23rd) from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Lou Lou’s Tavern on the Tracks sets opening date
The restaurant by Dave and Chrissy Lorenz of Epic Hospitality (Mex 1, Islander 71), opens May 21 at The Refinery (1640 Meeting Street Road) in the former Cleats space. To start, the place will serve 20-30 small plates plus four entrees. Hours: 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with brunch and lunch added later.
Sewing Down South reopens
The King Street home goods store co-owned by "Southern Charm" cast member Craig Conover, reopened yesterday after several days of renovations marking its flagship's five-year anniversary. The new layout features a pillow wall, apparel section, photo backdrop, and a rotating local maker spotlight starting with Trista Kutcher. Conover co-founded the brand in 2018.
CudaCo opens new spot
James Island seafood spot CudaCo is introducing a new concept – DECKHOUSE Crudo Wine Bar, located right next to CudaCo at 765 Folly Rd. The new spot will be open Wed-Sun from 3-10 PM and serve bar snacks, ceviche, and crudo alongside wine and beer.
Newlyweds: Jourdan and Jacob Schar
High school sweethearts Jourdan and Jacob started dating in 2018. They got married at Harborside East with the Ravenel Bridge in the background – a fitting backdrop for the city where they fell in love. Read more [...]
Johnny’s Garage new cheesesteak
The pizza place that opened late last year in Hanahan has a new menu item – Philly cheesesteak with sliced sirloin steak, grilled onions, and Cooper Sharp.
Mount Pleasant explores redeveloping port-adjacent Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant is studying whether the Long Point Road corridor between the I-526 interchange and the Wando River could be redeveloped into a district for creative and professional industries. The RFP closed May 4 with two firms interested. The area currently houses warehouses, retail, breweries, schools and neighborhoods. The study comes as a $350 million project to build a new I-526 off-ramp for port-related traffic, aimed at easing congestion on the expressway connecting West Ashley to Mount Pleasant, approaches a projected 2027 construction start.
Nigel closes last Charleston location
Nigel’s Good Food closed its final location in Hanahan’s Bowen Village in April, concluding a 15-year run. Owner Nigel Drayton, who began his culinary career at Hyman’s Seafood, opened the original restaurant in 2011 following a catering business launched in 2005. At its peak, Nigel's included three locations and a barbecue outpost, all of which have now closed. Drayton continues to operate Nola’s Creole and Soul in Summerville, which opened in September 2024 and serves select signature items from the Nigel's Good Food menu.
Charleston ✈ Atlantic City
Breeze Airways is launching a new nonstop route connecting Charleston and Atlantic City, New Jersey, with service beginning May 6. The twice-weekly flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Rodney Scott’s BBQ has closed
The BBQ place closed its King Street location on May 3 "until further notice." According to a report, the closure follows an April 27 breach of contract lawsuit filed in Charleston County, alleging Rodney Scott's BBQ, RSBBQ Partners, Nick Pihakis and affiliated entities failed to repay a $350,000 loan from Itria Ventures.
Charleston Airshow has been cancelled due to weather ✈
The 2026 Charleston Airshow, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, over the Charleston Harbor, has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions. "While the intent was to proceed with the show unless weather posed a serious safety risk, the current and forecasted conditions have unfortunately reached that critical safety threshold. As previously communicated, the show cannot be rescheduled," Joint Base Charleston said in a statement.
JINYA Ramen closes Charleston location
The ramen spot at 850 Morrison Drive has closed on Saturday. This was the second location in SC for the ramen chain, which has about 70 restaurants. The Charleston spot was opened in January 2025.
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