Dip into The Lick
South Windermere’s stylish new spot aims to reshape West Ashley’s culinary identity by Lorne Chambers | Editor It’s 9 a.m. on a Friday, and The Lick, West Ashley’s swankiest new dining spot, doesn’t even open its doors for another seven hours. But head chef Chris...
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Just Like a Trip to the Chippy
For a native of the UK, fish and chips is the ultimate comfort food by Aaron O'Brion | Contributing Writer Charleston is by no means a podunk little backwater. We have an international airport, after all. But every June, Charleston is transformed into a global center...
Poke Your Tastebuds
Creative twists on traditional Asian favorites are the trademarks of Poke Burri, which just opened in the new Victory building in Avondale by Lorne Chambers | editor The first tenant of the new Victory building in Avondale has officially opened its doors. The...
West Ashley Supper Club
Brand new column celebrates the joys of cooking and the importance of supporting local businesses Let’s take a quick survey. By a show of hands, how many of you have spent the last couple of months overindulging? That’s OK. And how many of you are super stoked about a...
The Beer Snob — The Old Foghorn
A classic American Ale Of all the ‘recognized’ beer styles, one of the oddest may be barleywine. Originally created in England in the 18th century as an alternative to wine when supplies of the grape tipple might have been minimal due to inevitable strife with...
Brunch with a Twist
Caroline’s kicks off brunch service with a creative menu featuring unique spins on classic dishes by Lorne Chambers | editor It had to happen sooner or later. We knew it was only a matter of time before Caroline’s Aloha Bar would start serving brunch. And for this,...
The Business of Beans
Local coffee shop owners and roasters gather with area business leaders for an informative ‘coffee talk’ by Lorne Chambers | Editor Many business deals, both large and small, have been sealed over a cup of coffee. So it was apropos that as the local business community...
What’s West Ashley Eating?
Remembering an Avondale F&B Icon It's very likely, by the time you are reading this, we will be very close or even just passed the 1 year anniversary of the passing of Caroline Smith-Adams. Most of you just knew her as Caroline from Voodoo. Caroline tragically...
Barreling Ahead
New liquor store Gibby’s Bottle Shop has deep West Ashley roots by Lorne Chambers | Editor For years local bourbon enthusiasts have been making the drive up Interstate 26 to Gibby’s Bottle Shop in Orangeburg for one of the best bourbon selections in the Southeast....
Still the Spot for Tacos
Taco Spot changes name to Taco Bartina to avoid confusion with other restaurants by Lorne Chambers | Editor The Taco Spot is now Taco Bartina. There’s a new sign to go with the new name, but rest assured, it’s the same great local spot for tacos run by your same...
What’s West Ashley Eating — How Do You Taco?
West Ashley has no shortage of taco options Some of the most popular posts that I have put up have been pics from Mexican restaurants. So it got me thinking, how do you taco in West Ashley? The possibilities have finally opened up over here. Fast food, Tex-Mex,...
