On the Map … and the Plate
West Ashley chefs and brewers represent at the 2026 Charleston Wine + Food Festival by Jenny Peterson | Contributing Writer Thousands gathered under the glow of string lights at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival’s (CHSWF) opening night gala held at the College of...
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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,...
The Beer Snob — Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy
Only thing to worry about is choosing Ale or Lager? The first day of summer is upon us. We’re gonna be in the pool. We’re gonna be in the clubhouse. We’re gonna be all over that shuffleboard court. And I dare you to keep me out! Time to bust out the grill and get to...
Bringing Home the Bacon
West Ashley gets a proper butcher shop with the relocation of Burbage Meats by Bill Davis | News Editor Wappoo Rood just got a good bit more delicious with the opening late last month of Burbage Meats, a full-service butcher shop that migrated in from Ravenel. The...
The Return of Farm-Fresh Veggies
West Ashley Essentials Market held every Wednesday through Oct. 27 at Ackerman Park from Staff Reports The West Ashley Farmers Market returned to Ackerman Park in its essentials-only format on Wednesday, May 19. The scaled-down version of the market, dubbed the West...
A Culinary Tour of the Caribbean
New Pan-Caribbean restaurant Patois takes over where Spanglish leaves off Story by Lorne Chambers | Editor Photo by Paul Cheney After opening to much fanfare in late 2019, Spanglish Cocina+Bar struggled through a rocky 2020 that resulted with the original owners,...
What’s West Ashley Eating?
Greetings my fellow 29407 & 29414ers! Somehow, the powers that be decided that letting me have a column in this paper would be a good idea. You can call me Mr. Eats, a.k.a. the dude behind the Instagram @westashleyeats. Go follow it, NOW! I won’t share a bunch of...
What is West Ashley Eating?
New Instagram page focusing exclusively on West Ashley food gains a following by Lorne Chambers | Editor The person behind the popular new Instagram account @westashleyeats scoffs if you call him an influencer. But he is influencing people and he is having an...
Changes on the Half Shell
The Deli says good-bye to breakfast, expands to add Steam’d Raw Bar with indoor/outdoor seating and fresh seafood by Lorne Chambers | Editor Last year The Deli opened in the former First Federal Bank location on Savannah Hwy. near the I-526 on ramp. It was the latest...
