Back in business
The Obstinate Daughter is reopening tomorrow after the restaurant was temporarily closed due to a fire last month.
Taco Bartina closes
In a Facebook post, the West Ashley restaurant said it was closing after 16 years.
Bar Copa to close
Johns Island’s bar and restaurant, Bar Copa, will be closing on February 1. The spot, which serves tapas and curated cocktails, opened last August.
New Puerto Rican Bakery opens in Goose Creek
Coqui Bakery has recently opened at 1316 Red Bank Road. Check out some of their items here.
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.
Dog & Duck Park West to reopen soon
The bar hopes to reopen in Park West the end of January or early February, after submitting building permits to the Town of Mount Pleasant. Dog & Duck is also preparing to open its fifth location at 430 Cross Park Lane in Nexton. The new location is expected to open in November 2025.
Riso Noodle House closes
The Chinese restaurant located at 1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd has closed.
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.
Old Li’s Restaurant now open
Old Li's Restaurant, which opened in West Ashley in 2021 and closed in July 2024 due to a move to a bigger space, is now open again. The Chinese restaurant is now located at North Charleston.
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.
The Mason Jar by Fatboys reopens
After being closed for nearly two months due to a car driving through the restaurant, the spot offering classic Southern food announced it will reopen tomorrow.
New Mexican spot opens
La Minerva Cocina & Tequila, a modern Mexican cuisine, has officially opened its doors. The restaurant, located at 8811 Dorchester Road Suite 107, is owned by Raul Salazar and Alondra Ramirez, who also own Rio Chico in Summerville, James Island, and West Ashley.
Credit to this Facebook user who had a good time.
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."
New Italian restaurant coming to Hanahan
Chef Mark Bolchoz plans to open Italian restaurant Cane Pazzo in spring 2025 in Hanahan. Cane pazzo is an Italian phrase that translates to crazy dog.
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Jack’s Cosmic Dogs on James Island is temporarily closed. The Mount Pleasant location remains open.
Bojangles to install ordering kiosks
Bojangles has partnered with Grubbrr to add self-ordering kiosks across its system of over 800 restaurants. The decision follows the successful completion of a pilot program in which the adoption of GRUBBRR's kiosks exceeded more than 50% in certain Bojangles locations. Additionally, Bojangles saw an increase in throughput, which led to improved operational efficiencies.
The chain has 150 locations across South Carolina.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has launched a new line of pasta sauces – marinara, tomato basil, and arrabbiata. A 24 oz jar goes for $12.99 and you can buy online or at the restaurant.
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar is closing
In a Facebook post, The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Mount Pleasant announced it is closing after three years, with November 30th being the last day. The store was opened by Charleston couples Matt and Heidi Oates, and Lisa and Gary Gremillion.