Kultura is relocating
Filipino restaurant Kultura is relocating from its original location at 73 Spring Street to a new space at 267 Rutledge Avenue, previously occupied by Chasing Sage. The new location will offer more space and a proper kitchen. The owners are planning to open the new space in October.
Rivayat to open in Charleston
Indian restaurant Rivayat is set to open in downtown Charleston later this summer, bringing together Charleston seafood and Indian spices. The restaurant, which is owned by the owners of Spice Palette, is taking over the space previously occupied by Malaysian restaurant Makan at 210 Rutledge Ave.
Palmetto Brewing announces closure
The Palmetto Brewery taproom at 289 Huger Street will permanently close on Thursday, June 26. Charleston's oldest brewery, which opened in 1993, shared the news in a Facebook post. The owners are facing legal action for $6.9 million they borrowed to acquire Palmetto in October 2021.
NYC’s Prince Street Pizza to open in Charleston
The famous Sicilian-style pizzeria will open in the fall in the former Tasty Thai & Sushi space at 350 King Street. Prince Street Pizza opened its doors in 2012 in NYC and it currently has 15 locations in NYC, California, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, and Toronto.
Joyland to open on Friday
Chef Sean Brock, who is behind Joyland and its viral crustburger, announced the official opening of the third location in 145 Calhoun St. Charleston. The new spot will open on Friday.
Charleston Planetarium to open next month
The new "state-of-the-art" planetarium dome theatre being installed at Citadel Mall, is set to open in February. The dome is expected to have 50 seats where visitors can see shows on subjects such as astronomy, biology and history. The plan is to stay at the Citadel Mall for around three or four years.
JINYA Ramen to open second location
JINYA Ramen Bar will open its second location in the state at 850 Morrison Drive Suite 102 Charleston. The city will be the 69th location for the brand. The new location will host a grand opening celebration on January 22, offering a free bowl of ramen to the first 100 guests in line at 11 a.m.
Barsa is closing
The Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant located on Upper King Street is closing after 14 years. The last night of service will be December 21st, 4pm-10pm. In a Facebook post, the restaurant announced that it will be changing ownership and that owner Drazen Romic will be retiring.
Sam Rittenberg Boulevard redesign
The City of Charleston is soliciting proposals for a complete street redesign for the Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Corridor. According to the Project Overview & Vision section, The Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Corridor Redesign is an opportunity to create an attractive, functional, multi-modal main street in West Ashley that supports vibrant neighborhoods and mixed use redevelopment opportunities.
Charleston expands partnership with Park Loyalty
The company offering parking-focused technologies and services has expanded its partnership with the City of Charleston. Earlier this year, Park Loyalty began working with the city to streamline parking enforcement and support the issuance of over 100,000 violations. Check out their tech solution for timing citation issuance here.
MUSC breaks ground on College of Medicine building that aims to enhance medical education
The project marks the first time in more than a century that the university’s flagship college will have a dedicated building.
Makan plans to close
The Malaysian restaurant announced that its final service will be December 21st. Makan, which means "to eat," is owned by chef James Wozniuk, who opened the first location in Washington, D.C. in 2020, receiving a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2021, along with other accolades. The Charleston location opened just six months ago.
By the Way is now open
The new restaurant and bar from Uptown Hospitality Group and Southern Charm's Craig Conover and Austen Kroll, is now open. The restaurant is located at 45 1/2 Spring St. and will stay open until 2 AM.
New addition to CHS airport
Global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North has launched Ashley Cooper Provisions at the Charleston International Airport as part of the company’s 10-year contract extension. The 50-seat venue features Charleston-inspired bites and cocktails. Ashley Cooper Provisions replaces and expands on the space where Harvest & Grounds was previously.
Bearcat restaurant closes
Bearcat has closed after 13 months. Rising costs and mediocre patronage were reasons for the closure of the West Ashley restuarant. "Opening an independent restaurant in 2024 is really hard these days," chef/owner George Kovach told The Post and Courier. "We were just unfortunately slow."
Polestar begins US production of the Polestar 3 LR
Polestar has started US production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3. The production of Polestar's most affordable ($67,500 vehicle starting price) and longest-range EV is taking place in Polestar’s shared Volvo plant in Charleston.
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Gaming services studio PTW has opened a new location in Charleston, featuring "state-of-the-art amenities designed for next-gen game testing." The Japanese company, which was founded in 1994 and has 8,500+ employees, expects to create hundreds of jobs for the Charleston area over the next few years. PTW offers a variety of services for gaming companies including art production, game development, and quality assurance.
New clothing store coming to Charleston
Draper James, a clothing brand launched by actress Reese Witherspoon, is planning to open a flagship store in Charleston. [Post and Courier].
Airport lounge now open
The Club CHS, Charleston airport's lounge, is now open with new lighting, "vibrant murals" and updated menus. Featuring six separate zones, The Club CHS will be open Monday through Sunday 4:10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET. Access is available to outbound travelers, with a valid boarding pass, who participate in the Priority Pass membership program through premium credit cards like Chase Sapphire, American Express and Diner’s Club International. For others, a day pass will be available for $50 per person. AAA members can receive a discounted rate of $42.50. Children under 24 months can accompany a member at no cost.
Ashley River pedestrian-bike bridge moves forward
Charleston is moving ahead with a pedestrian-bike bridge over the Ashley River. The city’s original proposal featured a pedestrian bridge that would come over the slip or merge lane on Lockwood Drive and connect into Bee Street and further into the medical district. However, Mayor Cogswell presented an alternative plan that includes a landing pad, or pedestrian roundabout, where the bridge meets the peninsula. It would be an elevated structure that connects to Brittlebank Park and Bee Street and includes a viewing platform of the Ashley River. The proposal would also allow for a connection between the landing pad and the Battery path in the future.