Blu Oyster Sushi & Seafood closes
The Johns Island restaurant officially closed yesterday after announcing in a social media post that its team is prioritizing health and family.
Rick Agius, the owner of Garage 75 and Zeppelin Pizza Co., debuted Blu Oyster ~3 years ago. The restaurateur previously opened and closed Dills Camp & Sundries on Camp Road and a second Zeppelin location at 1175 Folly Road, where Ti-Ney Bangkok currently operates.
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The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Mount Pleasant over $142,000 for four-foot-wide bike lanes. The town is planning to add these lanes along Coleman Boulevard between Garland Road and Bayview Drive. This will connect the corridor to the existing bike lanes.
West Ashley gets new Egyptian spot
Egy Dough has recently opened at 2578 Ashley River Rd, bringing Egyptian pies, Pizza, shawarma, and sweets. Lauren says "Run don't walk!"
Check out their menu here.
Buc-ee’s will open second location in SC
Hardeeville City Council gave preliminarily approval to a development that will bring a Buc-ee's off Exit 8 of Interstate 95 near Hilton Head and Savannah. Its progression and conclusion will coincide with the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s I-95 Widening and Exit 8 Redevelopment Project.
The new Buc-ee's will bring around 200 jobs and is expected to open in 2028.
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Charleston International Airport and BermudAir announced the first-ever nonstop flight between the Lowcountry and the island of Bermuda. The new service to L.F. Wade International Airport will begin on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with flights departing every Saturday.
🍫 Craving Dubai chocolate?
Haven't heard about this trendy chocolate? Read about it here. If you have and are craving one, Istanbul Shish Kabob by Tanger Outlets has the goods. You can get the chocolate ($30.99) delivered with DoorDash and Uber Eats. Check out this review by Elise.
Credit to this person from Reddit.
🍝 New Italian restaurant just opened
The owners of Migliori’s Pizzeria have opened Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails at 1146 Muhlenbergia Drive in north Mount Pleasant. Bar opens at 4 pm and full dinner service starts at 5 pm Wed-Sun.
Check out their menu here.
🍺 Craft beer manufacturer expands Charleston County operations
Low Tide Brewing is expanding its operations in Charleston County by investing $22.2 million, which will create 33 new jobs. The company will expand into a 26,800-square-foot facility, located at 0 Beer Garden Way on Johns Island, which will include a brewing system and event space.
Nestlé to expand South Carolina frozen food plant
Nestlé is spending $150 million to expand a plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, which opened in 1980. The money will be used to build a new production line for single-serve frozen meals and to enhance automation and digital technology.
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