The City Magazine Since 1975


* indicates required

FEATURED

These dishes will earn you a spot at the holiday table, year after year


Bonus: all items are sourced from local stores and makers


Meet the Dublin-born dynamo who leads the Charleston Literary Festival


Learn about their artistic evolution since the pandemic


Attend the 15th Anniversary of the Book Festival on November 14 and 15


Hear Harlan Greene discuss his new book, “Porgy’s Ghost,” at the Charleston Library Society on November 20


See Our Locally Scouted Styles that Look Right at Home Around the Thanksgiving Table


Plus, Ladybird Books Brings More Literature to the Downtown Retail Corridor


Read the story, a favorite from our archives, to tour the 19th-century single house


Chef-owner Mark Bolchoz specializes in elevating local, seasonal ingredients in dishes meant for sharing


Since 1986, Steeplechase of Charleston has introduced new generations of fans to the sport



UPCOMING EVENTS

PHOTO GALLERIES





Dead 27s’ new EP captures the soul of Southern rock


The Holy City’s calendar’s packed—find out what’s on tap for the coming days


David Boatwright paints the town in good taste


Want a tree that provides shade as well as a sweet summertime treat? This spring, plant a low-maintenance, high-yielding fig


SPECIAL SECTIONS

Charleston Arts Timeline
Where Is This?
Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
Charleston Magazine Dining Guide
Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

LATEST

Worried about what libations to serve with your holiday feasts? Simply pair wines with foods that share their...


Meet Carolina Gold Rice’s even more fragrant Charleston cousin


Champagne cocktails have put the sparkle in local celebrations for centuries


Meet the new Carolina Cups, a singular take on our briny oyster clusters


Express your sipping style with buzz-worthy wine accessories


FIG chef-owner Mike Lata talks about his road to culinary success and what’s next for the 2009 Best Chef Southeast


Charleston’s own Matt Lee and Ted Lee revisit some favorite Lowcountry cookbooks


The Lowcountry’s own shrimp and grits puts the home in hominy


Part farmer, part culinary historian, and part businessman, Glenn Roberts grows authentic foods for discriminating...


Take your pick—vinegar, tomato, or mustard—to accompany your South Carolina ’cue


Firefly Distillery’s Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt take a shot at flavored vodkas and a new line of rums


A savory sampler of locally made goat cheese


Ben Ham celebrates natural landscapes—from the South Carolina coast to the California mountains—in his new exhibit of...


Get a taste of Charleston’s tea-growing tradition


The Moscow Ballet transports audiences into the dazzling fairy tale world of The Great Russian Nutcracker


Handmade sweets from some favorite pastry shops


With Charleston and now Greenville simmering, the eating gets better and better in South Carolina


They begin their long days before dawn, the sun greeting them as it skims the horizon. This is the calm that belies the...


Language Artist


Taylor Shand


It’s a little-known fact that South Carolina has produced its fair share of winemakers. Take a sip of these tasty...


Top R&D Doc


Ginger Marchand


A Holy City native, this composer and College of Charleston music professor tunes in to old-school traditions, with a...


these words aptly describe the following individuals, who—through their professions, their passions, or both—are making...


John Aquino


These all-occasion dishes are a snap to whip up, with minimal ingredients lists and standout results


Brian Bertolini reveals a few of the secrets behind his pasta-making success