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.
WildFlour Pastry adds lunch menu
The West Ashley spot has introduced new sandwiches, served on its breads & croissants. Some highlights include The Smokin’ Bird: smoked chicken salad, cheddar, pickled red onions, & lettuce served on Croissant, and The Maverick: roast beef, provolone, Swiss, caramelized onions, and arugula, with horseradish mayo served on ciabatta. WildFlour Pastry is located at 1750 Savannah Hwy. Check out the lunch menu, which is available Tuesday – Saturday from 11-3 PM, here.
Mazal has a new menu item
The West Ashley restaurant has added Candy Wrap Kebabs – meat wrapped in a tortilla that is then grilled. The Mediterranean spot is located at 1901 Ashley River Rd.
New BKeDSHop opening in West Ashley
The 4th BKeDSHoP location will open on Mother's Day at 555 Shadowmoss Parkway. BKeDShop, which serves donuts and coffee, has locations in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.
New in town: Olivia Petersen
Olivia always wanted to move to the Lowcountry and one day she got the courage to pack everything and head South. Read more [...]
Dive In Food and Spirits to open soon
The new neighborhood bar and restaurant is set to open within the next month at 525 Meeting St., the former home of Palace Hotel, which closed in 2025. Co-owned by Fitz Gaines, Lamar Bonaparte, and Tyler Wicker, the restaurant will serve lunch, dinner, and drinks, including house-made burgers, sandwiches, and duck confit fries.
Palmetto Pita opens in Charleston
The new spot at 141 Calhoun St. (across from Marion Square) is the sister restaurant of North Charleston's Istanbul Shish Kabob, owned by Emad Hammad. It serves build-your-own bowls, sandwiches, and wraps with shawarma, chicken kabob, or lamb kofta, plus scratch-made toppings. Seating is limited. Palmetto Pita is open 11 a.m. daily, with Friday and Saturday service until 3 a.m. The spot is closed on Mondays.
Krystle Brooks Jewelry brings hand-mined Herkimer diamonds to Charleston
Krystle and her niece Alayna have landed in Charleston with a family jewelry business built around Herkimer diamonds – rare quartz crystals hand-mined in upstate New York. Read more [...]
Mother’s Ruin opens on Friday
The NYC-based bar with locations in Nashville and Austin, opens April 24 at 474 King St., where The Rarebit operated for 13 years before closing in December. Named after the mid-18th century moniker for gin, the bar kept the space largely familiar and put the Rarebit Moscow Mule on its opening menu. Brunch runs until 4 p.m., with a smashburger, crispy chicken sandwich, French onion grilled cheese, and waffle fries available later. The kitchen stays open daily until 1:30 a.m. Hours are 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Monday–Friday and 10 a.m.–2 a.m. Saturday–Sunday.
The nail mechanic: Kris Gower has found her balance
Kris Gower grew up in her dad's garage and became a mechanic. Now she paints nails in a shed in her backyard. Continue reading [...]
The CODfather has closed
After announcing plans to close earlier in the year, the North Charleston fish and chips spot has closed after 13 years. Owner Adam Randall said in a Facebook post that he accepted an offer last week and a decision has been made not to reopen the restaurant.