THE FINE PRINT
EAT AND DRINK
Blind Tiger Pub Eat share plates and oysters, but prepare to be trampled on nights when the Clemson Tigers football team plays Alabama’s Crimson Tide. 36-38 Broad St, +1 843 872 6700, blindtigerchs.com
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit Order the buttermilk biscuits stuffed with ham or black pepper bacon for breakfast. 476 1/2 King St, +1 843 737 5159, calliesbiscuits.com Edmund’s Oast Focus on the house beers first at this craft brewery then get acquainted with other small-batch brews on its extensive bottle and tap lists. 1081 Morrison Dr, +1 843 727 1145, edmundsoast.com
Harold’s Cabin Order the Salty Racoon, a tequila-based “porch pounder” with smoked local sea salt. Pair with hushpuppies.
247 Congress St,
+1 843 793 4440, haroldscabin.com
High Wire Distillery Tastings and tours offered Thursday to Saturday. Don’t miss the Revival Sorghum Whiskey – the smoothest drink in town. 652 King St,
+1 843 755 4664, highwiredistilling.com
Husk The spot that put Sean Brock on the culinary map. Try the skillet cornbread, oysters and ham. 76 Queen St, +1 843 577 2500, huskrestaurant.com McCrady’s Brock’s latest flight of fancy, every bite a lesson in locavore creativity. Herbs are sourced from McCrady’s rooftop garden. Set menu; reservation only. 155 East Bay St, mccradysrestaurant.com Rodney Scott’s BBQ The newest barbecue in town by a celebrated pitmaster. Unlikely you’ll need the whole hog, but line up for the pulled pork sandwiches. 1011 King St, +1 843 990 9535, rodneyscottsbbq.com The Cocktail Club
A second-floor lounge that specialises in punch bowls. 479 King St, +1 843 724 9411, thecocktailclubcharleston.com
Xiao Bao Biscuit Asian soul food that’ll open your eyes to the New South and its edible diversity.
224 Rutledge Ave, xiaobaobiscuit.com
SHOP
Croghan’s Jewel Box Lowcountry rice spoons, antique jewellery and more. 308 King St, +1 843 723 3594, croghansjewelbox.com Charleston Farmers Market Every Saturday from April until November, farmers and food vendors share the Lowcountry bounty. The fun begins at 8am. Marion Square, +1 843 724 7305, charleston farmersmarket.com
STAY
Belmond Charleston Place Michelle Weaver is one of Charleston’s best-loved chefs; order her pickled oysters in the hotel’s Charleston Grill. 205 Meeting St, +1 843 722 4900, belmond.com
The Spectator Hotel Modern Southern hospitality – don’t miss cocktail hour with bartender Allen Lancaster. 67 State St, +1 843 724 4326, thespectatorhotel.com Wentworth Mansion
The rooftop cupola is a spectacular spot for sunset cocktails with one of the best skyline views of the city. 149 Wentworth St, +1 888 466 1886, wentworthmansion.com