SC Culinary Pulse

New Charleston Openings

• 🔥 Bareo: James Beard finalist Chef Nikko Cagalanan opens Bareo dumpling bar at 73 Spring St. in Charleston with...

Charity oyster roast hits Lexington:

• Featuring Blues Deluxe Band performance
• Date/Time: This Thursday at 6pm
• Venue: Icehouse Amphitheater, Lexington, SC
• Cause: Funds/awareness for blood cancer fight; tickets here

New gem at 73 Spring St.: James Beard finalist Chef Nikko Cagalanan and partner Paula Kramer opened Bareo on Feb. 13—packed with 100 covers in first...

Skip tourist traps for Charleston's real flavors—from Gullah-Geechee soul food to whole-hog BBQ.

• Hannibal’s Kitchen: Soul of the city; try Crab...

Standout fusion BBQ worth repeat visits: Reviewer hit King BBQ in North Charleston twice in two days, ditching other Charleston heavyweights.

• Chef...

Technique-driven Tokyo tavern fare arrives at Shokudô on Upper King Street.

• Fish curry standout: Crispy wahoo, braised pork, Carolina Gold rice in...

Planning a visit to Fleet Landing in Charleston? Key details:

• Bars: Both open during lunch-to-dinner transition
• Location: 186 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401
• Phone: (843) 722-8100 for reservations
• Connect: Facebook

The Cove Restaurant and Oyster Bar shines with signature seafood like whole fish and pastas, plus beloved lemon chicken.

Catch the DJ vibe on Fri + Sat for a fun, casual outing.

Variety of delicious options awaits.

Tourists craving authentic Lowcountry family meals like grandma's Sunday dinner with shrimp will love this Hilton Head gem.

• Welcoming backyard...

Historic Lowcountry Dining

• 🔥 Hot Fish Club: Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet serves fresh seafood and Lowcountry classics like she-crab soup,...

Discover timeless Lowcountry flavors through a Gullah-inspired recipe and historic dining:

• 'Fuskie Fried Crab & Shrimp Rice: Hearty mix of rice,...

Charleston private chef Lauren Furey launches Season 2 of her SCETV series March 17, blending Southern-Italian traditions in 8 streaming episodes.

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Perfect for downtown walks – The Hidden House at 21 Burns Lane (off King St., south of Calhoun) flips from cozy coffee/tea lounge by day to wine bar...

Upcoming Food Events

• 🔥 Gullah Oyster Roast: Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island announces Old Fashioned Gullah Oyster Roast this weekend with...

Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island announces an Old Fashioned Gullah Oyster Roast this weekend, promising fellowship, storytelling, and authentic Gullah cuisine for a true Lowcountry experience.

Bluffton blends historic roots with vibrant family enterprises, from oyster shucking to cozy eateries.

• Squat ‘N’ Gobble: Oldest continuous...

Green brews and kid zones light up Charleston's St. Patrick's celebrations at local breweries.

• Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.: $5 beers (incl. green),...

Beloved Lowcountry tradition celebrates Charleston’s vibrant food scene with 20+ chefs partnering with local farmers, fishermen, and ranchers.

• Date...

Festival Highlights

• 🔥 Charleston Wine + Food 20th Anniversary: Video coverage shows the Charleston Wine + Food Festival celebrating its 20th...

For BBQ fans eyeing a Lowcountry visit:

• El Paso origins: Born Brooklyn, raised El Paso—border cuisine (West Texas, Sonoran Mexican, Native...