Dive In
“A dive bar is more a state of mind than a physical structure,” explains Tim Mink in attempt to categorize the newly opened Royal American. If the dim lighting, old jukebox and pack of regulars already parked at the bar after only one week of business are to be considered, then by all intents and purposes [...]
Recent Food & Wine Stories
Bee-autiful
With two restaurant grand openings already under his belt, Michael Shem-Tov was no stranger to the hoopla that can surround a new kid on the foodie block here in Charleston. Which is exactly why, on October 21st, he simply unlocked the front door at 654 King Street and silently declared Butcher & Bee open. No [...]
Eats & Tweets
You eated! You tweeted! (and Facebooked, but that doesn’t rhyme.) We believe the best food reviewer to whom you should listen is…well, you. Which is why we ask you to tweet us your best “bites” in Charleston so we can share your recommendations with other cuisine lovers in the city. Here are your best pics [...]
Wok It Out
This is not your 3am boxed Chinese take-out binge. Nor is this your late night greasy fried chicken and biscuit snack. This is Xiao Bao Biscuit company, a home-run restaurant with delicious events popping up around our city, and a husband-wife duo that’s changing how Charleston views traditional home cooking. Joshua Walker and his sprightly [...]
