Bringing the Magic to West Ashley
Baguette Magic adds retail hub to their production kitchen on Wappoo Road by Lorne Chambers | Editor Ever since 2019, when sisters Paula and Samantha Kramer purchased a small bakery with a funny name along Folly Road on James Island, there has been a buzz surrounding...
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Rare Brews Cause A Stir
Many of the most highly rated and anticipated beers in the American craft beer world fall under the category of Russian Imperial stout. Likely you know the style — big, rich, roasted beers that often carry a hefty weight in the alcohol department. Like many beer...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Of the few traditions associated with Valentine’s Day, chocolate may be the most delicious. The sweet, dark goodness of this sinful delight has been touted as an aphrodisiac and as a stimulant. The prevailing wisdom is that chocolate is the perfect pair is red wine....
A Dry Winter Month
February couldn’t get here soon enough. And, as you may guess from last week’s column, I wasn’t waiting for the Super Bowl. Nor was I holding my breath for the march to tourney madness. Our beloved Cougs just aren’t cutting it in the CAA. And I’m not even some kind of...
Super Bowl? Super Beer!
The Super Bowl is upon us. For many, this is the penultimate sporting event. Ticket prices are through the roof; the city that never sleeps will come to a stand still as the teams take the field. All eyes and TV sets will fall upon the great pigskin battle....
Avondale Restaurant Week Returns
If you didn't get enough discounted meals during Charleston Restaurant Week, don't worry. For the last couple years, immediately following the semi-annual “foodie-friendly” event held by The Charleston Restaurant Association, the businesses of Avondale Point host...
The Craft Beer Catch-22
A relatively famous, yet anonymous quote follows like this: “Life is too short to drink crap beer.” Simple. No problem. Buy the good stuff, stay away from the big brands, you’re safe, right? It’s obvious which brands are craft and which are macro, isn’t it? The light...
Barrel-Aged Perfection
After six years of making this annual list, we had to rethink the definition of a top-notch beer bar. New ones are opening every second, and “good beer bar” no longer equals a zillion taps; there’s just more to it now. We needed to walk out of these places saying,...
A New Year in Craft Beer
Ah yes, a new year is upon us. As we bid a fond and wistful farewell to the old man of 2013, in comes 2014 like a little baby, cooing and cute. Here’s to good times ahead, chances to take, obstacles to overcome, and delicious beers to drink. What can we expect from...
A New Year's Resolution
As a new year opens up, many of us strive to change our ways, to do things differently than we might have last year. Why not drink better beer this year and really enjoy it. If you're new to the craft beer game, resolve to find and enjoy the good stuff. I know that...
Their Special Ale
As it’s the first week of winter, it seems only appropriate to talk about the style of beer obviously meant for this day, winter warmer. Generally an English holiday ale, classic winter warmers of the early 1900s were malty, robust, lightly hopped, and slightly...
