Keel expanding Charleston County operations
The defense manufacturer is expanding its operations in Charleston with a $67 million investment that will create 170 new jobs at Keel’s Yonges Island shipyard. Headquartered in Ladson, Keel is an advanced manufacturer of submarine modules and components, aircraft carrier components, and other complex structures for the U.S. Navy and broader defense industry.
Saltwater Cowboys launches The Wagon
The Mount Pleasant restaurant is introducing The Wagon, a food truck that will serve menu items in a grab-and-go setting. The Wagon will be permanently parked in the restaurant's Shem Creek lot at 130 Mill St. The truck will be open daily from 11 AM and orders can be placed here or through Uber Eats, Grubhub and Door Dash.
Kultura to open on Oct. 24
The Filipino restaurant which relocated from its original location at 73 Spring Street to a bigger space at 267 Rutledge Avenue, will open its doors on Oct. 24. Opening hours will be 5-10 PM Thursday through Monday and reservations can be made through Resy.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Charleston has been named the nation's “best small city" in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. "Charleston may be a small town, but this city punches well above its weight. When you consider everything it has to offer—history, culture, food, charm—it’s no wonder the so-called Holy City has repeatedly topped our list of the best small cities in the US."
Chelsey serves Charleston with The Drifter
Chelsey Drawdy recently expanded the offerings of Studio E Events with the launch of The Drifter, a mobile bar serving coffee and cocktails in the Charleston area and beyond. The 28-year-old entrepreneur shared her story with us. [...]
The Wedge opens
The business has officially opened a storefront to go alongside its food truck. The new spot is located at 2487 Ashley River Rd, Unit 2, and hours are 8 AM to 2 PM, Wednesday through Sunday.
Beyond town: 2D design
Japanese restaurant Shirokuro, located in NYC, has been making waves on social media for its unique design.
Allora is now open
The latest concept from Free Reign Restaurants is now open at 114 Spring St. The menu highlights handmade pastas, fresh crudi, antipasti, and conserva di pesce, paired with Amalfi-inspired cocktails, a wide spritz menu, and boozy pops. Check out the menu here.
Photography by Piper Jones.
All-you-can-eat
Starting today, Tsunami Japanese Restaurant in Mount Pleasant is introducing all-you-can-eat, all day long. The new deal for adults is $28.99 per person and includes sushi.
Bagelville
Ruby's Bagels is opening its fifth location in Summerville at 1288 Nexton pkwy in ~2 weeks.
New 🍕on the menu
Starting tomorrow afternoon, Bohemian Bull in Mount Pleasant will be soft opening their new Pizza menu. The restaurant spent two months working out its hand tossed dough, house made sauce and wood fired pizza oven.
Flying to Cancun?
Breeze Airways is planning to fly internationally for the first time early next year – on Jan. 17, 2026, a non-stop flight will operate once a week from Charleston to Cancun International Airport, pending final government approvals.
Charlotte Berger PR: The five-year mark
The Charleston-based public relations firm is celebrating five years in business with 13 full-time teammates and 30+ clients. Founder Charlotte Berger shared her journey and insights with us. [...]
Pho & Padthai to open next month
The new restaurant offering Vietnamese and Thai dishes will open on October 3rd in West Ashley. Head chef and co-owner Tee Nguyen has operated Lanna Thai in Ashley Phosphate and Pho Bowl in Goose Creek – both of which have been passed on to her nieces and nephews. The restaurant is located at 1662 Savannah Hwy Suite 202.
Check out the menu here.
More investment
Volvo Cars is continuing to invest in its South Carolina plant in Ridgeville to reach full capacity utilization in the coming years. The company has already invested $1.3 billion over the past decade in the facility, which currently has a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually and produces the electric EX90 SUV and Polestar 3. To better utilize capacity, Volvo will add its popular XC60 SUV to the production line starting in late 2026, and plans to introduce a new hybrid model designed specifically for the US market before 2030.
"Volvo Cars' decision to further invest in Ridgeville reinforces South Carolina's position as a national leader in automotive manufacturing." – Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina.
The Pass is coming to Mount Pleasant
The Charleston sandwich shop will open its second location in Northcutt Plaza in late fall 2025.
The girl behind the sign
At a busy Mount Pleasant intersection, a handmade sign caught the attention of drivers and, soon after, thousands of people online who shared photos and commented in neighborhood groups and on Facebook feeds. Manytown is bringing you her story. [...]
Molly Joseph × Alfred & Lu
Artwork by Molly Joseph Fine Art is now on the shelves at King Street shop Alfred & Lu. The Charleston-based mother-daughter duo is known for illustrated maps and recipes, fine art, live painting, and wedding stationery.
Molly Joseph: This is a dream come true, and we are so excited for our art to be on the shelves of such a beautiful shop.
Manytown: Now that this dream has come true, what’s next?
We’re expanding our collection to include new regions and coastal towns our customers have been asking for.
New in town: Jordan and Sandra Ehrman
Jordan and Sandra recently moved to Charleston from abroad. Compared to their previous location, driving in Charleston is like taking a relaxing boat ride up the Wando River. Continue reading. [...]
Rivayat is opening tomorrow
The Indian restaurant, which is owned by the owners of Spice Palette, will open tomorrow at 210 Rutledge Ave. Check out their menu here.