Riso Noodle House closes
The Chinese restaurant located at 1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd has closed.
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.
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.
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."
A new bank is coming to town
The Burger King at Ashley River Road and Sam Rittenberg Blvd, which has been vacant since 2019, is being demolished. A First National Bank of Pennsylvania outpost will be built in its place and is expected to open in 2025.
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.