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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF WILD DUNES® RESORT

BORN FREE The Lowcountry is home to native creatures, both great and small

BACK ON COURSE The newly-restored 18th hole on the Links Course

POINT OF VIEW Experience a bird’s eye view of Charleston’s diverse landscape

THREE KINGS Three personalities come together on one street

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Dip Into the Deep Blue

Born Free

Back on Course

From aquatic life to sunken wrecks, Charleston’s waters beckon visitors to take a closer look into the underwater world that makes the area unique.

Learn about the importance of maintaining the Lowcountry’s rich landscape, home to native creatures, both great and small.

Literally a golfer’s “paradise,” the newlyrestored 18th hole at the Links Course finishes out a distinctly Lowcountry course to bring more than an eyeful with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean.

BY COLLEEN TROY

BY MELISSA BIGNER

BY RYAN TAYLOR

Three Kings

of Man, Mud, and Clam

Venture down Charleston’s famed thoroughfare to see what’s in store when three distinct personalities come together on one street.

Beneath the mudflats that line the marsh-edged waters of the Folly River, there lies a culinary treasure of mollusks waiting to be unearthed by local clammer Chaz Green.

BY CAROLINE NUTTALL

BY SANDY LANG

IT’S THE MOST DRAMATIC FINISHING HOLE EAST OF PEBBLE BEACH... IS IT FUN? YOU BET!

PETER FRANK EDWARDS

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THE AREA TAKES ON A UNIQUE BEAUTY WHEN YOU’RE SOARING A THOUSAND FEET ABOVE IT ALL. - POINT OF VIEW PAGE 20

DAY TRIP Point of View

Soar to great heights and experience a bird’s eye view of Charleston’s diverse landscape and one-of-a-kind landmarks. BY COLLEEN TROY

IN GOOD TASTE Just Dug, Just Picked, Just Caught

JOSH ZOODSMA

Born under Carolina sunshine, with a dash of Lowcountry love, local staples such as collards, tomatoes and even honey are a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds. BY MARY SUE LAWRENCE

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Things to See & Do, Dining, Shopping & Services listed by geographic area with helpful maps.

TAKING THE LOWCOUNTRY HOME Southern Farmers Market Cook Book

56 - Charleston Area Events 60 - Isle of Palms / Sullivan’s Island

Get cooking with Holly Herrick’s Southern Farmers Market Cookbook, dedicated to delicious dishes essential to a Lowcountry table.

62 - Downtown Charleston 64 - Mount Pleasant

BY CARTER WORRELL DANDRIDGE

68 - Daniel Island 70 - West Ashley / James Island / Johns Island

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CONTRIBUTORS PETER FRANK EDWARDS A former fish monger and sous chef with a degree in anthropology, Peter Frank Edwards was born and raised in Charleston. His photography is often of travel, people and food (which happen to be his passions)... with clients ranging from Buick and Men’s Journal to The New York Times “T” Magazine. When not on location, he splits time between his James Island home and a cottage in Maine.

JOSH ZOODSMA

COLLEEN TROY

Born and raised in the frigid winters of Michigan, Josh Zoodsma now takes pleasure in calling Charleston his home. Josh has spent more than a decade exploring the waterways and islands of the Lowcountry and finds great inspiration in these surroundings. After his tenure as an assistant to several prominent photographers, Josh now finds himself behind the camera for many editorial and advertising clients.

Colleen is a freelance writer and local business owner who moved to the Lowcountry from New York City in the late ’90s. She and her family love the culture, climate and landscapes of Charleston and especially enjoy calling friends “back home” when it’s wintery there and oh-so-warm here!

SANDY LANG

MARY SUE LAWRENCE

Sandy Lang is a freelance writer/editor/ creative based in the Lowcountry, working with commercial and editorial clients. She is the Travel Editor for Charleston Magazine, produces photo shoots with Peter Frank Edwards Photographs, and writes about food and travel at sandylang.net.

Based in Charleston, writer Mary Sue Lawrence likes to eat almost all local foods, though she should be punished for cooking collards and beans “to death” the good ole’ Southern way. Her latest food-related obsessions include a local seafood co-op and raw milk from Green Grocer Farm. She's written hundreds of articles for publications including The New York Times, Coastal Living, The Miami Herald and The Dallas Morning News.

CAROLINE NUTTALL

MELISSA BIGNER

Caroline Nuttall is the publisher of CHARLIE Magazine, Charleston’s premiere online magazine celebrating progressive culture in the city. Nuttall is enamored with all the city has to offer in food + wine, fashion, art and events. She is a forever-proud Virginia Tech Hokie who believes every day in Charleston is a vacation. Keep up to date on the best of Charleston by subscribing to CHARLIE at readcharlie.com/subscribe and follow Nuttall at twitter.com/readCHARLIE.

Melissa has written extensively about the Lowcountry for Southern Living, Cottage Living, Charleston, and Charleston HOME magazines, plus travel guides like Fodor’s and Moon Handbooks. She has also authored several books for groups like HGTV, TLC, and Better Homes & Gardens. Currently she edits Charleston Weddings and is working on Simple Southern Bouquets, a coffee table tome featuring the region’s most romantic blooms and the sweet, nostalgic stories Southerners share about them.

ALEXANDER FOX

CARTER WORRELL DANDRIDGE

After graduating summa cum laude from the Savannah College of Art and Design's film/video program in 1999, Alex worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, cinematographer and editor before starting his own production company, Fox Commercial Media, in Charleston, SC. He currently creates commercial photography and video projects for clients throughout the southeast.

Carter is a graduate of the College of Charleston. After attending Journalism School at NYU, she returned to Charleston, the city she now considers home. Carter works as a freelance writer. Locally, she has been published in Garden & Gun magazine and styled photo shoots for the Charleston Visitor’s Bureau.

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typical. one thing your wedding will not be.

Weddings are wondrous. Meaningful. They are celebrations as unique as the bride and groom. Wild Dunes understands that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the very reason your wedding will be everything it should be. And more. Come discover Wild Dunes Resort. Only minutes from historic Charleston, SC.

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BOB DURAND JR.

not, these souvenirs are priceless reminders of your stay in the Lowcountry, a place where time does stand still.

From bird-watching to botanical gardens to taking a harbor cruise at sunset, the Lowcountry offers plenty of activities for each of your family members to enjoy BOB DURAND JR. JOSH ZOODSMA

the time of year.

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Dive off Charleston shores and discover a pristine water world populated with haunting wrecks and teeming with wildlife.

sk Sally Robinson about diving in Charleston and she can hardly catch her breath for all the accolades that bubble forth. “The coolest thing about this place is that for the greater diving community, it’s virtually undiscovered,” she says. “Plus, there are killer fisheries offshore, with hundreds of fish like you’d never see anywhere else—schools of amberjacks four feet across zoom around the anchor lines like you wouldn’t believe. “That’s because we’ve got a healthy ecosystem,” Sally says, explaining the copious amounts of amberjacks and other fish. “Inshore, our marshes act as nutrient-rich nurseries for them; it’s murky for about 10 miles out and then suddenly everything goes blue and that’s where the big ones are. Also,” she adds, “because the diving’s farther offshore than in tropical areas, it hasn’t been overfished or overdived so you get tremendous schools of amberjacks, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, spadefish, and more.” Sally knows what she’s gushing about. Together, she and husband, Tom, have run Charleston Scuba, the area’s premiere recreational diving shop, for as long as they’ve been married—nearly 18 years. And with her background in marine biology, you can bet that her favorite dives revolve around sea life. But she does get why wreck diving is so popular here as well. “There are ships, sunken subway cars, a big barge, an icebreaker, and others,” she says, “so I get the appeal. Diving those, all of a sudden they loom out at you and you feel like you’re in a movie. It’s pretty romantic, and you wonder what the wrecks were like in their former lives, what happened to them and all that. But still, my favorite dives are on the ledges. “The ledges are between 15 to 20 miles out,” Sally continues, “and you never know what you’re going to see because the life there is always changing. There are big nurse sharks, stingrays, large fish, and sunfish with their huge lips. I’ve even seen leatherback turtles that, I swear, are as big as a Volkswagen. They gulp down jellyfish like they are candy.” Sharing her passion is part of what has made the company so successful. She and Tom view Charleston Scuba as a lifestyle rather than a beancounting business (and say they drive a boat instead of a luxe company car). That comes in handy, because as Sally says, in the early years they were pretty much just eating beans to get the whole thing rolling. These days, however, Charleston Scuba’s the hub of diving activity in town, the low-key place where local scuba-nuts-in-the-know pop in to chat over their latest explorations and conquests near and far. “It can be like a bar,” says Sally, of the times when she’s land-bound and in the shop. “People from all walks of life—doctors, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, teenagers, even my old professors—swing on in just to visit.” She says there’s just something about dropping out of the rat race and slipping into another world, a watery one, that unites all these folks. And the Robinsons can think of no better place than Charleston’s waters to do just that. For more information about certification, charters, and diving in Charleston, contact Charleston Scuba (335 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, 843.763.3483, charlestonscuba.com).

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SALLY’S BEST PICKS Beginning Divers: The Charleston 60 Wreck. A sunken barge rife with fish, at rest 60 feet down. ($100 for two dives)

Intermediate Divers: The Indigo Ledges. Tropical fish, corals, sponges, and more, 70 to 80 feet down. ($105 for two dives)

Expert Divers: The Train and Comanche wrecks. Subway cars from the Big Apple and a sunken icebreaker from the Great Lakes make artificial reefs for all manner of sea life, 100 feet down. ($125 for two dives)

Optimum Diving Times: May through October. July brings smooth, warm waters. September brings great animal life as migration patterns are in full swing. October offers terrific visibility.

RIVER DIVING

Want to play antebellum, pre-historic, and Civil War underwater archeologist, all in one day? Try river diving. The Cooper River is loaded with everything from plantation cast-offs (china to crystal, ceramic pipe stems to

the occasional silverware), to War-era relics and enormous fossilized shark teeth. That’s because strong river currents constantly turn over the muddy riverbed bottoms where many of these “finds” rest. If a murky adventure sounds like your thing, contact Captain Tom McMillan for his “A Day on Cooper River” charter at cooperriver.com or call 843.693.8485. ($70 for a two-tank dive)

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BORN

FREE by Colleen Troy

PHOTOGRAPH THIS PAGE: COURTESY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM PHOTOGRAPH FACING PAGE: COURTESY OF THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY

CHARLESTONIANS HAVE ALWAYS LOVED A GOOD COMING OUT PARTY – THE RITUALIZED INTRODUCTION OF A YOUNGSTER TO POLITE SOCIETY. nd there was no mistaking the blend of excitement,

rescues about 400 raptors a year. They release those who can

nostalgia, joy and optimism that accompanied the

fend for themselves, and care for the rest.

recent debut of Deb (nee: DeBordieu), a 320-

Last spring, Center workers helped hatch a trio of screech

pound sea turtle nursed to health by the South

owls rescued from a hollowed-out utility pole. As they advanced

Carolina Aquarium and reintroduced to the sea in

from incubated eggs to hand-fed babies, to adolescents adept at

May 2009 on the Isle of Palms.

catching and consuming live

Flanked by hundreds of

prey in their cages, the Center

well-wishers in a receiving line

prepared for release.

defined by swimsuits and

Moving day occurred after 8

flipflops, Deb made her way to

weeks of nursing; and all three

the blue waters in what

screeching teens are thought to

appeared to both puzzlement

be making their own way now

and excitement.

in the woods near the 3,000-

Deb was one of a growing

acre conservation tract that

ranks of unfortunate turtles

abuts the Center.

caught in the nets, propeller

The Center for Birds of Prey

blades and receding sands of

offers visitors a unique insight

development – and whose

into the lives and spectacular

fortunes changed at the hands

abilities of more than 30 species

of Aquarium professionals.

of birds of prey, including

Just as it takes a village to

eagles, hawks, owls, falcons,

raise a child, it takes a com-

kites and vultures. Whether

munity to restore a turtle to health (plus about 2 years of treat-

you are a birder, a photographer - or simply want to spend the day

ments totaling $22,000). The Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital

outdoors, visitors can explore the natural history of raptors through

(which conducts public tours) treated a cut in her shell, fattened

guided walking tours, personalized environmental education

her up and released Deb in time to mate and return to the beach

programs and compelling free-flight demonstrations.

of her birth, a sandy strand on DeBordieu Island, to lay her eggs.

Fauna isn’t the only focus of local efforts; flora is also a conservation

Hers is just one of many happy endings unfolding throughout the

concern. To that end, the Lowcountry Open Land Trust has put more

Lowcountry, where armies of people are working to protect the

than 76,000 acres of Lowcountry landscapes on the “protected” list.

Lowcountry’s storied – and beloved – natural resources.

Working with landowners, the Trust places easements on

About 15 miles north of Wild Dunes Resort lies The Center for

lands from 1 to 12,000-plus acres. Owners receive tax breaks,

Birds of Prey. It is a refuge for raptors (hook-beaked hunting

and the assurance that their lands will remain unspoiled for

birds) injured, weakened or sickened in their habitats. Working

generations to come.

through a corps of volunteers and utility workers (who often

The result: lasting Lowcountry landscapes – and healthy homes

find injured or abandoned birds in utility poles), the center

for critters like Deb and the rehabbed raptors.

To learn more: South Carolina Aquarium scaquarium.org, 843.720.1990 The Center for Birds of Prey thecenterforbirdsofprey.org 843.971.7474 Lowcountry Open Land Trust lolt.org 843.577.6510

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FACING PAGE: The Morris Island lighthouse stands about 300 yards off shore from the island of Folly Beach. The lighthouse was completed in 1876 and was the second lighthouse to be built on the island. LEFT: Ruth and Thomas Campbell are anxious to see the city they call home from a different angle. BELOW: A view of Wild Dunes Resort, which sits along more than two miles of lush, white sandy beach.

The area takes on a unique beauty when you’re soaring a thousand feet above it all. Viewed from above, the landscape takes on amazing new textures. Waves along the beach sparkle like pavé diamonds. The tidal creeks inching inland sketch a gorgeous abstract through the marshes. The storied houses on Rainbow Row look doll-sized. It’s a scene that Jim Ellison never tires of. A commercial pilot with 23 years of safe flying under his belt, Ellison charters his Cessna Skyhawk for visitors to the Charleston area. His company, Flying High Over Charleston, provides customized air tours ranging from 40 to 70 minutes in length. Up to three people can snuggle up in the cockpit of his plane (which departs from a runway near the Charleston International Airport in North Charleston). Connected to the pilot by earphones, they get a complete guided tour. It’s been a hit with clients as young as a year and as mature as 80. continued on page 26

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PREVIOUS PAGE: The Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River offers breathtaking, vaulted views. BELOW LEFT: Shrimp trawlers frequent the Charleston waters. BELOW RIGHT: South Carolina has more marsh acreage than any other Atlantic coast state which is influenced by the twice daily rise and fall of tides. FACING PAGE: A pier extends into the Atlantic on the Isle of Palms.

“The first thing just about everybody says is that Charleston is much

amazing photos,” says Ellison, the go-to guy for local professional

smaller than they thought,” says Ellison, who notes that walking down

photographers seeking aerial viewpoints.

Market Street is far different from buzzing above it. “We also cover in 40

He says another favorite is a little thrill ride above the surf; he’ll drop

minutes what it would take you hours to see by car,” he adds.

down about 600 feet above the waves and glide along the water and the

Visitors tend to select a variety of places to soar over (and he

beach. “People can’t believe how exciting that is. You feel like a bird.”

simplifies things by offering four standard packages), but Ellison says

Rates begin at $125 for a 40-minute tour (fee covers up to three

the still-new Ravenel Bridge is the number one destination choice.

passengers), and Ellison’s is thought to be the only FAA-licensed plane

“I line up those diamond towers in our sites, and people take home

tour in the area. Call 843.569.6148 for more details.

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“When the 18th hole was lost, one of the most important elements of the round –– the ocean –– was lost as well. Now that the 18th hole is back and as good as ever, the Links Course is complete again.” — Bryan Bowers, Fazio Senior Design Associate

By Ryan Taylor

THE SOFT SEA BREEZES AND GENTLE SURF THAT CARESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST CAN REJUVENATE THE SOUL. JUST TAKE A FEW STEPS ALONG THE BEACH AT A PLACE LIKE WILD DUNES AND FEEL THE TRANQUIL AURA BEGIN TO WASH OVER YOU LIKE THE ATLANTIC OCEAN OVER YOUR TOES. IT’S AN ELIXIR THAT SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED FOR MANY A MALADY. THE BLEND OF WIND AND WATER BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO THOSE IT TOUCHES.

For more than three decades, the world-class 18th hole of

Whether a golfer has been striking the ball a couple

the Links Course has been a jewel in the Wild Dunes Resort

more times than normal or perhaps playing the round of his

crown, bringing enjoyment to the golfers who conclude their

life, it’s impossible not to stop for a few moments between shots

round on the par-5 hole which hugs the Atlantic Ocean. It

and gaze over the sea oats and dunes at the Carolina coastline

would be difficult to imagine a more perfect way to put the

just a few feet away. It’s okay to pause because this is where golf

final touches on a day on the golf course than by playing the

is meant to be played, or at least is sure feels that way.

18th hole which sits just a few feet away from the beach and

It’s been that way since the first ball was struck in 1980, and

all its beauty.

it’s the same way today when Wild Dunes celebrates its 30th

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anniversary as a premier golf resort destination.

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“I believe, as do many of the players that have played the hole, that it is better now. It is exceeding what the players were expecting.” – Jeff Minton, Director of Golf at Wild Dunes

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itting majestically along the coast certainly has its advantages, but the hole’s proximity to the ocean can leave it susceptible to hurricanes or coastal erosion. Ten years after noted designer Tom Fazio and his staff created the golf course in 1979, Hurricane Hugo paid a visit to the Charleston area. The 18th hole was damaged but was restored. Then, during the past 10 years, it was the victim of slow but steady beach erosion, which was far less dramatic than a hurricane but ultimately more destructive. “It wasn’t long once the ocean breached the protective row of dunes that we began losing ground,” said Scott Ferguson, the Director of Golf Maintenance at Wild Dunes. “The left edge of the hole, including the green, began to erode at an amazing pace.” With the sea eating away at the 18th hole and eventually taking a big bite out of the fairway, it could be said that play on the hole proved to be a bit more challenging. In October 2007, diminishing playability and concern for golfers’ safety dictated that the hole be closed. Anticipating this, Wild Dunes had created a temporary par-3 hole using the original tees at the 18th tee, giving golfers a shot directly towards the ocean. “It was actually a very demanding par 3,” said Jeff Minton, Director of Golf at Wild Dunes. “The hole played into the prevailing winds and offered golfers outstanding ocean views.” A 2008 beach renourishment project allowed for the preservation of the Dewees Inlet point and several endangered condominium complexes. And it also made possible the return of the 18th hole to its original par-5 status. Working again with Fazio’s design company, Wild Dunes recreated a hole that reopened in June 2009 and is, by many accounts, better than ever. “I believe, as do many of the players that have played the hole, that it is better now,” echoed Minton. “It is exceeding what the players were expecting.” The updated version of the 18th hole follows a similar footprint to the original hole. At 512 yards it is about 10 yards longer. It has a little bit less of a dogleg-right configuration, and it’s considered aesthetically more appealing and offers golfers more strategic opportunities. Undulations throughout the hole have been maintained. Additional dunes along the right side as well as new palm trees help frame the hole. “The characteristics are similar,” says Ferguson, “but it comes off I believe as more dramatic with more [risk-reward] shot options. It’s a modernized version.” Andy Banfield, a Fazio senior design associate who has worked on the Links Course since its inception, says the 18th hole is more “visually striking” and golfers have a better opportunity “to see the hole’s features so they can see where they want to go and play the hole better. The hole is better now than it was before.” ABOVE: PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER FOX LEFT: PHOTO BY PETER FRANK EDWARDS

ABOVE: Left to right, Andy Banfield, Senior Design Associate for Fazio Golf, Scott Ferguson, Director of Golf Maintenance at Wild Dunes and Jeff Minton, Director of Golf at Wild Dunes finish an enjoyable round on the Links Course.

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“You’re on the ocean, and that in itself is very dramatic,” Banfield

The fairway, a bit wider than before, is inviting, but so is a yawning

says. “It’s a great way to finish a round of golf, which is a reason

bunker on the right. Tempting to skirt the bunker to the left can result

why [Fazio] wanted to have the hole there from the very beginning.

in a more manageable attempt at getting to the green on your second

It typifies Wild Dunes.”

shot. The risk might be deterrent enough, but it’s a fair challenge

As spectacular as No. 18 is, golfers are afforded the added treat of

worthy of any spectacular finishing hole.

sampling the 17th hole as an appetizer. After finishing the par-3 16th,

Number 18 concludes with an approach shot to an elevated green

you approach hole 17 with one eye on the hole and one on the ocean

protected strategically by two bunkers on the right and one to the left.

which gradually comes into full view.

While strolling around the large, undulating green, hoping for a deft

It is here that begins “what has long been referred to as two of the best

putting touch, it’s tempting to soak in this unique golfing experience

finishing holes on the East Coast,” says Ferguson.

while standing in the sun and the breeze before making that final stroke.

Golfers are to be forgiven if they suspend play a moment before their

As president of the Wild Dunes Men’s Golf Association, Larry Pierson

next tee shot to take in the view of Dewees Island behind the 17th tee

followed the rebirth of No. 18 with great interest.

and the coastline that runs along the left of the par-4 fairway.

“It is so great to finally have our course back to its original 18 holes

The change in Lowcountry topography is as dramatic as it is breath-

that made it one of the very best in the country,” Pierson said. “It’s the

taking, and it peaks when you step to the elevated tee on No. 18.

most dramatic finishing hole east of Pebble Beach. ... Is it fun? You bet!”

From here the ocean again captures your attention, giving you pause

As the course’s signature hole, No. 18 was certainly the missing link

before selecting a club for the next shot. The golden sea oats which rise

during the 20 or so months it was out of commission. It is the icing on

from the dunes on the left, and the native coastal vegetation including

the cake and its return is reason to celebrate for those who enjoy golf

palmetto trees on the right, help frame this par-5 hole.

at Wild Dunes. “The Links Course weaves in and out of the distinctive landscapes of the Lowcountry, from lowlands to uplands to dunes to marshes, through stands of live oaks and eventually out to the ocean,” said Bryan Bowers, a Fazio senior design associate. “It ties all of the visual experiences together within the routing and creates an ever-changing visual palette throughout your round of golf. This variety of settings is really one of the hallmarks of the Links Course.” “When the 18th hole was lost, one of the most important elements of the round––the ocean––was lost as well,” Bowers said. “Now that the 18th hole is back and as good as ever, the Links Course is complete again.” To experience this Tom Fazio masterpiece, book your tee time today by calling 843.886.2002.

ABOVE / RIGHT: PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER FOX FACING PAGE: PHOTO BY JOSH ZOODSMA

An aerial view of the stunning, oceanfront par 5 finishing hole on the Links Course

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JUST DUG JUST PICKED JUST CAUGHT Lowcountry Farm Fresh

By Mary Sue Lawrence Photography by Peter Frank Edwards

Growing up on James Island in the ’70s and ’80s, when neighboring Johns Island seemed all farmland and tomato sheds, my Technicolor dinner plate alerted me to how the seasons played out on local lands.

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Summer was kid–friendly, with sweet corn, lima beans, tomatosoaked red rice, cucumbers, watermelon and blackberries we picked from wild vines near the marsh. My mom tried to convince me that there was nothing better than biting into a sun-warmed tomato whole, like an apple, never guessing from my reaction that I would be the tomato sandwich addict that I am today. During the fall and winter she heaped my dad’s and adventurous little sister’s plates with collard greens and squash, while the rest of us kids honed in on the sweet potato casserole spiked with pecans we’d helped to crack. Spring equaled strawberry-everything. Back then, you didn’t wonder if your fruits and vegetables had logged too many “food miles.” It was easy to tell what wasn’t local—it came in a can. And while farms across South Carolina are diminishing as they are nationwide, there are still fields and markets in the Lowcountry where you can find just-picked bounty (or even pick your own).

U-PICKS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AND ORGANIC FARMING One of the oldest working plantations in the country, Boone Hall is popular for its U-pick strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, tomatoes and pumpkins. “We’re one of the few places you can pick your own tomatoes,” says farmer Brock White. “Summer and fall, right up to frost.” Specialty peppers, lettuce, cabbage, eggplant, corn, squash and heirloom tomatoes fill his fields. Fall and winter they yield collards and broccoli—all for sale at the Boone Hall Farms Market, along with honey harvested from the farm’s honeybees. Owl’s Nest Plantation in Cross, SC about 60 miles from Charleston, specializes in heirloom vegetables.

Juicy tidbit: South Carolina is the second-largest producer of peaches in the nation, after California.

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“The difference between heirloom and commercial is like night and day––heirlooms have better flavor and better shelf life,” says David Howe, who’s been organically farming Owl’s Nest for 15 years. Along with 27 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and old-timey basils like lime, lemon and cinnamon, his fields are bright with cucumbers, winter and summer squash, lettuce, green beans, spinach, melon and cut flowers. From other South Carolina farms he brings in 20 varieties of apples, plums, pecans, figs and peaches, all which he sells at four farmers markets across the state, including the ones in Charleston and Mt. Pleasant. On Wadmalaw Island, Pete Ambrose has made the labor-intensive move from conventional to organic farming on most of Ambrose Family Farm. “I love farming, and I’m always experimenting with organics or growing things off-season,” says Ambrose, a farmer for 32 years. “I do it as sustainably as I can.” His fields are sweet with U-Pick strawberries and tomatoes each spring; lettuce, cabbage, squash, arugula, collards, golden and candy stripe beets, and Pete’s Sweet Onions are signatures. He also sponsors a co-op with weekly deliveries of fresh produce, eggs and shrimp from the family trawler. Keep a look-out for local beef, eggs and milk from area farmers, too, as well as Split Creek farm goat cheese and Clemson blue cheese from South Carolina upstate. Dig in and help yourself to a plateful of Lowcountry sunshine and Carolina goodness.

If green acres is not the place for you and neither is the kitchen, you’ll love the new Fresh on the Menu program, created by the S.C. Department of Agriculture to help restaurants feature and highlight South Carolina farm ingredients.

WHERE TO BUY AND PICK-YOUR-OWN Charleston

Mt. Pleasant

Stono Farms Market

Boone Hall Farms Market

Farmers Market

Main Road, Johns Island,

Hwy. 17 N, year-round, Mon. – Sat., 9

on Marion Square

on Coleman Blvd.,

year-round, Monday-Friday,

a.m. – 7 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,

every Saturday,

every Tuesday,

8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

U-Pick on nearby Boone Hall Farms,

April-December,

April-October,

U-Pick on nearby Ambrose

strawberries, tomatoes, blackberries,

8 a.m. till 2 p.m.

3 p.m. until dark

Family Farm, 843-559-9999,

and more: call 843-856-8154

ambrosefamilyfarm.com

boonehallfarms.com

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“it” ITEM: Holly Herrick’s Southern Farmers Market Cookbook By Carter Worrell Dandridge n the journey from garden to plate, Holly Herrick’s Southern Farmers Market Cookbook is your faithful guide and leader. Equipped with firsthand experience working in her family’s New England farm, a diploma from Le Cordon Blue in Paris and years of cooking, the restaurant critic and food writer steers readers through the maze of southern farmers market with delicious, yet doable, recipes coupled with mouth-watering photographs in this easy-to-use manual. First grouped by course, recipes are further arranged by season, so that one doesn’t arrive at the market in November in hopes of making “Endless Summer Tomato Sauce” or expect to fill a basket with ripe figs in April. Venturing

off on your own? Flip to the back for a breakdown, by state, of when specific produce is in season, followed by a list of markets around the southeast. Herrick recognizes that the region’s diverse agriculture and extended growing season lend to the burgeoning trend of market-shopping, but also believes that farmers markets create community. Shoppers of all different backgrounds flock to the market for a bit of socializing, fresh air and delicious food. Health benefits of local produce aside, Herrick believes that food cooked with farmers market goodies is better for one reason: “Farmers and shoppers alike come for a love [of the land],” she remarks. “And you can taste that love in the food.”

WHERE TO FIND YOURS Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Books-a-Million

Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre 1716 Towne Centre Way Mt. Pleasant, SC (843) 216-9756

832 Orleans Road Charleston, SC (843) 556-9232

www.Amazon.com

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If you are looking for the perfect item to take home, look no further than 5757 Palm’s “It Item.” Each issue features a treasure that will “bring you back” to Wild Dunes and Charleston... tiding you over until your next actual visit.

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KINGS By Caroline Nuttall • Photography by Josh Zoodsma

ou know all of the lovely things Charleston is known for. You know you’re going to delve into the shrimp and grits, pimento cheese and other Southern culinary delights. Your to-do list includes taking a carriage tour, strolling

the Market or visiting one of the many historic churches in the Holy City. But you may not know about the downtown Charleston gem that is King Street. You may not know about the three distinct personalities that make Lower King, Middle King and Upper King so different that it’s hard to imagine they share the same city, let alone the same street. And, most importantly, you may not know what it has in store for you. I’ve got you covered.

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MIDDLE In the middle of it all is King Street’s Fashion District––perfect for the young, hip and fashionable. You won’t find Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus or H&M, but what you will find are one-of-a-kind boutiques with threads you won’t see on every third person walking down the street. King Street’s standouts are Hampden Clothing, Copper Penny and K. Morgan. You’ll find Southern-inspired frocks from local designer Lula Kate at her self-titled store. In the mood for couture? Stop into Mary Porter or Christian Michi for a gown that will stop traffic. For shoes, Bob Ellis is the place; all of the top designers: Manolo, Fendi, Louboutin. Lingerie? Find elegant, honeymoon-worthy pieces at Bits of Lace. Glasses? SEE Eyewear has the coolest specs in town. All of this fine fashion can sometimes come with a fine price, so if you want to give your wallet a break, try newcomer consignment boutique, Butterfly, stocking only the best. Willy Jay’s and Luna offer other great finds at great prices.

LEFT: Hampden Clothing mixes cutting edge pieces with wordrobe basics to develop a women’s individual style.

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UPPER Just a few blocks and you’re on Upper King Street, and in a whole new world. Welcome to Charleston’s Design District, perfect for anyone with an eye for beautiful and unique home furnishings and other design goodies. The Design District is the most recent to be added to King Street’s trio, and the entrepreneurial spirit is palpable. Lesesne is a favorite local spot, elegantly filled with contemporary furniture, home décor, French linens and, what it’s known best for, classically hip stationery. Dwelling’s brick walls hold within it plush furniture pieces, eclectic chandeliers and other urban decorative accents. Local designer Lauren Sanchez creates fun purses with cool fabrics, which you can find at Blue Bicycle Books, a little piece of bookstore heaven. Just steps off King Street is Filigree, featuring unique, funky but classic jewelry that you will love forever. Upper King isn’t complete without great home design shops, so if interior design perks up your ears, don’t miss King Street Kitchen Company or Haute Design Studios.

RIGHT: Lesene offers a unique blend of papers and stationary. Handmade cuff bracelets at Filigree.

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LOWER And then there’s Lower King. The stretch that reiterates that no one does history like Charleston. The Antique District on historic King Street is full of precious finds, perfect for the true collector, those that just like the sound of “vintage” or anyone who wants to experience the upper crust of Charleston’s “So Ho.” You can pay several pretty pennies in the best antique shops, like Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques and Alexandra AD, but they offer absolute treasures for the true collector (and fun window shopping for the true vacationer). Get a little lighter with spots like Plum Elements, showcasing exclusive lines of handcrafted stoneware and porcelain, and Julia Santen Gallery, sporting in-vogue vintage posters.

King Street has racked up countless accolades over the years, like being named in the “10 Top Shopping Districts in USA” by Forbes Traveler. And there’s a reason for it. It’s not about bargains, sweet cobblestone streets or even big designer names. It’s about the under belly. The passion and heart of the local people bringing the best to Charleston. King Street wouldn’t be the same without them. Charleston wouldn’t be the same without them. And, of course, your love of this glorious city wouldn’t be the same without them.

LEFT: Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques is one of the nation’s premier sources for fine and unusual 17th-19th century French furniture.

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ALL THIS SHOPPING MAKES SOMEONE HUNGRY! LUCKY FOR YOU SOME OF CHARLESTON’S BEST RESTAURANTS ARE JUST A HOP, SKIP OR JUMP AWAY FROM KING STREET SHOPPING. Are you…

DESIGN DISTRICT Upper King Street

Then try…

And Here’s a Tip…

Fish

The $10 lunch special (complete with wine) is a steal!

Rue de Jean

Only order the burger, mussels or sushi––divine!

La Fourchette

Romantic date place; petit fours for dessert are a must.

Fast and French

A true hidden gem: dirt cheap French fare and a great place to meet people with community style seating.

Shine

Best for hip street fare and their Chocolate Covered Bacon Sundae.

Chais

Trendy tapas; Mini Burgers and Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi are faves.

Halls Chophouse*

A hopping bar and the best meat in the city!

Basil

Posh Thai food and inventive cocktails.

ANTIQUE DISTRICT

Oak Steakhouse*

Steak. Rare. Pittsburgh Style. With foie. Trust me.

Charleston Grill*

Go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday for the best jazz in the city.

Lower King Street

Fulton Five

If you have a large party, reserve the upstairs private dining room

FASHION DISTRICT Middle King Street

and balcony––at no additional cost. * = priciest end of the dining spectrum

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DESIGN DISTRICT 1. Blue Bicycle Books • 420 King Street 843.722.2666 • bluebicyclebooks.com

SPRING ST.

2. Dwelling • 474 King Street 843.723.9699 • dwellingstyle.blogspot.com

CANNON ST. 5 6

MORRIS ST. 4

6. Lesesne • 539 King Street 843.853.3905 • shoplesene.com

MARY ST.

ANN ST. RADCLIFFE ST. 3

FASHION DISTRICT

WARREN ST.

1. Bits of Lace • 302 King Street 843.577.0999 • bitsoflace.com 2. Bob Ellis • 332 King Street 843.722.2515 • bobellisshoes.com

JOHN ST.

Upper King Street

REID ST.

4. Haute Design Studios • 489 King Street 843.577.9886 • hautedesign.com 5. King Street Kitchen Company • 543 King Street 843.408.0543 • kingstreetkitchencompany.com

WOOLFE ST.

DESIGN DISTRICT

3. Filigree • 47 John Street 843.722.6189 • filigreecharelston.com

HUTSON ST. VANDERHORST ST.

3. Christian Michi • 220 King Street 843.723.0575 • christianmichi.com 4. Copper Penny • 317 King Street 843.723.3838 • shopcopperpenny.com

CALHOUN ST.

GEORGE ST.

5 1

LIBERTY ST.

9. SEE Eyewear • 355 King Street 843.722.6101 • seeeyewear.com

10 WENTWORTH ST.

SOCIETY ST. WENTWORTH ST.

Middle King Street

FASHION DISTRICT

GEORGE ST.

8. Luna • 334 King Street 843.853.5862 • shopluna.com

ANTIQUE DISTRICT

BURNS LN.

7. LulaKate • 324 King Street 843.805.7193 • lulakate.com

10. Willy Jay’s • 300 King Street 843.579.0330 • willyjays.com

Lower King Street

6. K. Morgan • 255 King Street 843.577.0924 • kmorganboutique.com

ANTIQUE DISTRICT

5. Hampden Clothing • 314 King Street 843.724.6373 • hampdenclothing.com

HASELL ST. BEAUFAIN ST.

1. Alexandra AD • 156 King Street 843.722.4897 2. Julia Santen Gallery • 188 King Street 843.534.0758 • juliasantengallery.com

3. Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques 120 King Street • 843.577.6445 maryhelenmccoy.com

MARKET ST.

PRINCESS ST. FULTON ST.

4. Plum Elements • 161 King Street 843.727.3747 • plumelements.com

CLIFFORD ST.

HORLBECK ALLEY 4

JACOBS ALLEY

QUEEN ST.

BROAD ST.

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IN GOOD TASTE

By Sandy Lang Photography by Peter Frank Edwards

ON A STEAMY JUNE MORNING, LOCAL CLAMMER CHAZ GREEN CRUISED THE MARSHEDGED WATERS OF THE FOLLY RIVER, HEADING FOR A CERTAIN SPOT OF SAND AND PLUFF MUD THAT WOULD BE GLISTENING IN THE LOW TIDE. IT’S A TRIP HE’D MADE DOZENS––MAYBE HUNDREDS––OF TIMES OVER THE YEARS, TO THE TIDE-WASHED BANKS WHERE CLAMS THRIVE. Hard-shell clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) live naturally in the salt This is highly physical work, often done in raw cold temperatures or in the hot sun, and Chaz admits it isn’t easy. He said he recently brought a restaurant owner out to the flats who wanted to see how Chaz collected the clams. “When my friend got off the boat, he said he’d never accept a free clam from me again…said he’d had no idea how much work went into getting them.”

creeks of the Lowcountry, but the ones he’d be gathering were purposely seeded years earlier into a stretch of mudflats on the back side of the island of Folly Beach. Tall poles marked the line-up of 50-foot by 10foot beds, where some 30,000 tiny clams had been planted like seeds, each taking up to three years to mature. The College of Charleston graduate––who studied English and philosophy, and quoted books and authors often during that day’s sunrise excursion––described the scene as he maneuvered the boat. He said mesh netting had been stretched across sections of this wild “farm,” arranged to protect the young and growing clams from predators, particularly crabs.

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ON THE CLAMS’ TERMS Mercenaria mercenaria – Genus of the edible American hard-shell clam, known for its round, heavy shell. The clams are usually referred to by size: • littleneck clams – 7/8 to 1 inch in diameter, small and tender, often served steamed or raw • cherrystone clams – medium-sized clams, served on the half-shell or baked • topnecks or “chowder” clams – greater than 1 1/4 inch in diameter, the largest and toughest hard-shell clams, usually chopped for chowders and fritters

Does he eat clams? Definitely. Chaz said he often sautés them with olive oil and garlic. “I love steak and clams, too…I roast the clams right on the grill with the steak, and maybe some onions, tomatoes and pineapples.” (On a hot grill, clamshells open in about 10 minutes.)

As Chaz steered his wide, flat-bottomed boat through winding creeks that day, a pelican dropped to the water in a splash, and schools of mullet stirred up here and there on the surface. All the while, Chaz’s gangly young Irish Setter, Sam, paced the boat, and leaned his muzzle far out into the saltwater breeze. Once Chaz had pulled as close as possible to the flats, he anchored and grabbed his wide, short-pronged rake with the wooden handle. He hopped from the boat and trudged ankle-deep, and sometimes knee-deep, off into the flats that were popping and clicking with life. There he raked and dug with both hands, filling two mesh bags with the small, heavy clams (each no bigger than a plum, but with a thick, round shell), and then dragged the muddy catch back to the open-hulled boat. On the return trip, he’d tie up and soak the bags overnight in a deep curve of the flowing creek to allow the clams to “spit” as much mud as possible. And the next day, he’d rinse and divide the clams by size, using a noisy, electricpowered sorter that shakes the bivalves down a five-foot long chute, “sorting out mudders” and dropping clean clams into the separate baskets for cherrystone-sized (medium) or littlenecks (smaller clams). From there, Chaz would deliver the fresh catch to Charleston-area restaurants and seafood markets, and onto trucks for the northern buyers who’ve long had a taste for these Southern clams raised in our backyard salt creeks.

WANT TO RAKE AND BAKE? In the fall and winter months, Barrier Island Eco Tours offers “Shellfish Workshops” from the Isle of Palms Marina. These occasional trips are naturalist-led, half-day outings to the public shellfish grounds at Capers Island. Participants get an up-close view of shellfish beds, and enjoy a roast and clambake at Boneyard Beach. Tour-goers with a S.C. Saltwater Recreational Fishing License can even help harvest the clams and oysters. (Temporary permits are $5 for residents and $11 for non-residents.) For more information, call Wild Dunes Island Adventures at 843.886.2292.

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She Crab and Clam Chowder

Wild Dunes Resort Executive Chef, T. Cooper Thomas

1/2 1 1 1/2 1 3 1 5 1/2

pound bacon - diced cup chopped leeks - whites only cup chopped yellow onions cup chopped celery carrot - peeled and diced bay leaves Tablespoon chopped fresh basil cloves of garlic - minced cup flour

1 4 2 1 2 2 2

pound white potatoes - peeled and medium-diced cups clam juice cups heavy cream pound of fresh lump crab meat tea spoons of crab roe (picked and chopped) pounds little neck clams - shucked - chopped Tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Salt and pepper

In a heavy stock pot, over medium-high heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Stir in the leeks, onions, celery, and carrots. SautĂŠ for about 2 minutes or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and basil. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and crab roe. Stir in the clam juice. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the mixture until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring up to simmer. Add the clams and crab then simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

BOB DURAND JR.

from the kitchen of

(Serves 6-8 people as a soup course)

ALL THINGS

CHARLESTON

hether you’re just getting to know Charleston for the first time, or

The All Things Charleston section is a

you’re an old friend, we’re certain this will be another unforgettable

helpful guide to the Charleston area.

stay. You’ll soon come to understand that the area is forever full of

It is divided by geographical area, using

things to do and see, history to absorb, places to shop and food to taste. No matter the

maps to help you find local dining,

season, the Charleston region is the perfect getaway.

shopping and entertainment venues.

We’ve consistently been called the most mannerly city in the nation. We’re at the top of the lists when it comes to “Top Ten” travel destinations, romantic destinations...and more. But beyond all the rankings, our passion is making sure we offer what every vacationer is looking for: countless ways to lose themselves and enjoy the moment. Whether you love to shop, golf, taste regional delicacies or to sit back in a hammock and watch the clouds go by, Charleston can accommodate.

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RESORT DINING CHARLESTON AREA EVENTS RESORT SHOPPING ISLE OF PALMS/SULLIVAN’S ISLAND DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON MOUNT PLEASANT DANIEL ISLAND WEST ASHLEY/SURROUNDING AREAS

ALL THINGS CHARLESTON

THINGS TO SEE & DO, DINING, SHOPPING, SERVICES owhere else will you find such a variety of quality things to see and do. There is something for everyone in Charleston and the surrounding areas from the sports fanatic to the history buff, from the art lover to the weekend fisherman (or woman). Close your eyes and just point anywhere in this section...you’re sure to land on something that will not only offer hours of fun, but will create memories that will be yours for years to come. For centuries, the Lowcountry has been renowned for the unique way its chefs create culinary concoctions from the best of fresh, locally harvested foods. Based on a bounty of seafood culled from the surrounding ocean, creeks and tributaries and game hunted in nearby woodlands, they developed a style that is still celebrated today. Whether you crave a taste of that traditional, plantation-style fare, nouveau Southern or classic American dishes, our top-caliber restaurants will satisfy and delight. If you go home empty handed, you must have serious will-power. It doesn’t matter where you go in the Charleston area, you’ll find a wonderful selection of antiques, apparel, collectibles, jewelry, art, home and garden items and much, much more!

PETER FRANK EDWARDS

DINNER DELIVERED Sometimes a true vacation means that dinner magically appears on your table - no fuss, no muss. That's precisely what Dinner Delivered offers - a multi-course meal for eight to ten people, complete with disposable dinnerware and condiments. Local cuisines or an Italian feast are the daily bill of fare. 843.886.2307. 24 hour reservation required. Lowcountry Smoked BBQ Pork $160 Slow-smoked shredded pork with benne seed knot rolls and our lip-smacking, housemade Carolina sauce. Served with sweet pepper relish, red bliss parsley potato salad and cole slaw. Dessert is chocolate cake. *Trimbach Pinot Gris, $45/bottle

Wild Dunes’ Southern Fried Chicken $165 Crispy fried chicken with dilled-potato rolls, buttermilk biscuits and whipped honey butter. Served with creamy cole slaw and Charleston red rice. Dessert is deep dish apple pie with fresh whipped cream. *Palmetto Amber from South Carolina, $24/12 pack

DINING OPTIONS ON THE RESORT

Family Italian Feast $150 Traditional baked lasagna served with red sauce, classic Caesar salad tossed with golden garlic croutons, shredded parmesan and grilled ciabatta bread. Dessert is Amaretto cheesecake. *Banfi Chianti Riserva, $37/bottle

Famous Family Frogmore Stew - $195 Medley of fresh shrimp, smoked sausage, clams, mussels, corn on the cob and spring new potatoes simmered in spicy seafood broth. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, a seasonal salad with sugared pecans and orange vinaigrette and warm corn muffins and honey butter. Dessert is assorted jumbo cookies and brownies. * Danzante Pinot Grigio, $28/bottle

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The Lettered Olive

Sea Island Grill and Lounge

Upbeat. Casual. This family-friendly scene is the newest restaurant in Wild Dunes. Offering an enhanced kids menu, as well as homestyle Southern classics. The adjoining bar provides the perfect atmosphere for catching the latest sporting events and sipping specialty cocktails. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.7300.

Fresh Lowcountry seafood, prime meats and gracious services in a romantic and intimate setting. There’s also a terrace and lounge area. Located in the Boardwalk Inn. Hours change seasonally. For reservations, please call 888.845.8915 or extension 2200 on the Resort.

Hudson's Market Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine, and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.7301.

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The Grand Pavilion Café & Bar Open seasonally, the Grand Pavilion Café & Bar offers a panoramic ocean view and a winning combination of kid-friendly and adult fare. Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and cocktails with a side of salt air. 843.886.2107.

Dunes Deli Grab and go. That's Dunes Deli, next to the Harbor Pro Shop. From morning staples like coffee and donuts, to sandwiches and salads, your appetite’s covered. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.2233.

Monday thru Friday for Happy Hour on the Creek from 4 til 7 pm

Join us

No visit to the Lowcountry is complete without indulging in a delicious creekside dining experience at Water’s Edge. Chef/Owner Jimmy Purcell brings his unique style to a savory blend of seasonal menu selections that complement the natural beauty of Shem Creek. Both create a personalized, relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Coming by boat? We offer 75 feet of dockage directly in front of the Cabana Bar!

Put Life on Hold Until After You’ve Dined at Water’s Edge.

Lunch Inside & Outside Daily 11 am - 5 pm • Dinner 5 pm - Until... • Sunday Brunch & Dinner Menu 11 am Brunch ends at 3 pm, Dinner Served Until... • Serving Late Night Fridays & Saturdays DOWNTOWN

Gift Certificates available. Private Room available for large parties.

blah. obviously, they’ve never held a meeting here.

DINING

SHEM

CREEK

1407 Shrimp Boat Lane Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.884.4074 for Reservations waters-edge-restaurant.com

Meetings are serious business. You know that. But it’s not all business. Wild Dunes has created an oceanfront resort environment where you will play as hard as you work. And when it’s time for business, our new event facility provides the perfect inspiration for a successful meeting. Come discover Wild Dunes Resort. Only minutes from historic Charleston, SC.

To speak with an event specialist, please call 843.886.2090 or email meetings@wilddunes.com.

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With a combination of temperate climate, diverse natural environment, and an endless number of

CHARLESTON AREA

EVENTS

things to do, the Lowcountry is the perfect place for an extended getaway. Oyster roasts in the winter, marathons in the spring, a slew of festivals in the summer, and a fair in the fall - the kids won't be the only ones asking, “Are we there yet?”

Greek Festival TBD Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Downtown Charleston 843.577.2063 Festival highlighting authentic Greek culture, food and music. Piccolo Spoleto MAY 22-JUNE 7 Downtown Charleston www.piccolospoleto.com For 17 days, Piccolo Spoleto transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Spoleto Festival USA MAY 28-JUNE 13 Downtown Charleston 843.579.3100 www.spoletousa.org

RYAN WILCOX

America’s premiere arts festival offers both traditional and contemporary works of opera, chamber, choral and symphonic music, jazz, theater, ballet, classical and contemporary modern dance as well as works of literature and visual arts. Charleston Fashion Week

Cooper River Bridge Run

Patriots Point 4th of July Blast

MARCH 16-20 Marion Square, Downtown Charleston

MARCH 27 Cooper River Bridge, Mt. Pleasant

www.charlestonfashionweek.com

843.792.1586 www.bridgerun.com

JULY 4 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mt. Pleasant

Hosted by Charleston Magazine, Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing retail and design community featuring runway shows from local retailers, the bridal couture show, and the debut of emerging regional designers in the southeast.

10K/6.2-mile run and walk begins in Mt. Pleasant and ends in downtown Charleston. Family Circle Cup APRIL 10-18 Family Circle Cup Stadium, Daniel Island 800.677.2293 www.familycirclecup.com As one of South Carolina’s premiere tennis events, the Family Circle Cup has called Charleston home since 2001.

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843.884.2727 www.patriotspoint.org Starts at 5 p.m. Free admission. The Original Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival AUGUST 27-29 843.571.3668 www.pivotsbeachclub.com The Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society hosts this annual festival featuring some of the Carolina’s best beach music bands, and offers free shag lessons.

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Boone Hall Bluegrass and BBQ Festival SEPTEMBER 5 Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.884.4371 www.boonehallplantation.com Barbecue and Bluegrass, just the sound of it makes your mouth water and your toes start tappin’! Scottish Games and Highland Gathering SEPTEMBER 18 Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.883.3889 www.charlestonscots.org A family-friendly weekend highlighting Scottish dancing, fiddling, athletics and more!

Happy New Year, Charleston! DECEMBER 31 Marion Square, Downtown Charleston 843.724.7305

BOB DURAND JR.

4-10:30 p.m. A city-wide, non-alcoholic celebration of the New Year.

Candlelight Tour of Homes & Gardens

Coastal Carolina Fair

Holiday Farmers Market

SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 24 Downtown Charleston

TBD Ladson Fairgrounds, North Charleston

TBD Marion Square, Downtown Charleston

843.722.4630 www.preservationsociety.org

843.572.3161 www.coastalcarolinafair.org

843.724.7305 www.charlestoncity.info

Learn about the historical significance of each property, most of which are privately owned and not open to the public.

Usually held at the end of October through the first weekend in November.

Under the brightly colored tents at Marion Square, find everything you need to deck the halls and fill the pantry with baked delights, natural wreaths, fresh greenery, and more!

Holiday Festival of Lights IOP Connector Run & Walk for the Child OCTOBER 2 Isle of Palms Connector www.iopconnectorrun.com The IOP Race for the Child is an annual tradition since the opening of the Clyde M. Dangerfield Isle of Palms Connector Bridge.

TBD James Island County Park

Lowcountry Oyster Festival JANUARY 22 OR 29, 2011 Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.577.4030 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com Grab your oyster knife and shuck all the oysters you can eat! Southeastern Wildlife Exposition FEBRUARY 18-20, 2011 Downtown Charleston 843.723.1748 www.sewe.com Charleston goes wild in celebration of the beautiful world of nature.

843.795.4FUN www.holidayfestivaloflights.com With over two million lights and 600 light displays, the Holiday Festival of Lights has become a Lowcountry tradition for many families. Battle of Secessionville

OCTOBER 8-10 Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.577.4030 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association hosts the three-day celebration featuring 50 of Charleston and the Lowcountryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest restaurants.

NOVEMBER 13-14 Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.884.4371 www.csatrust.org Company 1, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment (colored), participates in this Civil War reenactment.

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id you know that even with all this beach, sun, golf, tennis and fun, shopping still tops the list of favorite things to do for visitors to the Lowcountry? Well, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got you covered. Even the savviest shoppers rave about our wares.

SHOPPING ON THE RESORT Harbor Course Pro Shop

Links Course Pro Shop

Our Harbor Course Pro Shop offers the latest in golf attire, logo wear and gift items. Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 843.886.2004.

Set in the Links Clubhouse, our Pro Shop offers a wide variety of golf clothing for men, women and children, plus any golf equipment you might need. Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 843.886.2002.

Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.7301.

Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services

Island Adventures Outfitters

Located on the Grand Pavilion, The Surf Shop is where you'll find sunscreen, hats, t-shirts, go wild merchandise and other beach essentials. Open seasonally. 843.886.2105.

Stop by our outdoor adventure headquarters for top of the line apparel and equipment. And while you're here, book resort activities including water and wildlife excursions, golf, tennis and resort dining with an Ambassador of Island Fun. Located on the Village Plaza. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.2109.

Sand & Sea, located on The Village Plaza, offers a selection of hair care, skin care, massage and makeup products including Bare Minerals, Bumble and Bumble, Burt's Bees, locally-made Deep Steep, Glymed and MD Formulations merchandise. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.2555.

PETER FRANK EDWARDS

Hudson's Market

The Surf Shop

Wild Dunes Gift Cards Take Wild Dunes home with you - or give a bit of the Resort to your family and friends with a Wild Dunes Gift Card. Gift Cards may be purchased in all Resort outlets or on our web site, wilddunes.com. 843.886.2260.

Go Online!

Go Wild Cards

He wants a round of golf and she wants a massage. Give a little Wild Dunes to your friends and family with a Wild Dunes gift card. Redeemable at all Wild Dunes outlets. Visit wilddunes.com to purchase.

Instead of carrying cash around on your vacation, Go Wild cards may be used as debit cards for goods and services purchased on the Resort. Perfect for families! Go Wild cards may be purchased in advance by calling 888.845.8915 or in any Resort outlet.

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If you are a visitor to Charleston, you can receive a discount off the retail price of any therapeutic massage from Massage Envy in Mt. Pleasant or a facial at FaceLogic Essential Skin Care Spa, both conveniently located in

The Shoppes at Seaside Farms (Near Target)

One hour massage ($65.00 retail value) only $ 48.75 with visitor discount must present this ad to receive discount!

M-F 10am - 6pm, Sat. 9am - 6pm Sunday - Closed Walk-ins Welcome

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M-F 9am - 10pm, Sat. 8:30am - 6pm Sunday - 10am - 6pm Walk-ins Welcome

849-7377

Enjoy your vacation even more with a relaxing massage and/or a luxury facial without the traditional spa prices...

One hour signature facial ($69.00 retail value) only $ 59.00 with visitor discount must present this ad to receive discount!

the Oceanfront 18th. a Fazio masterpiece that will take your breath away.

Vacations are easy. Our golf courses are not. Here, you’ll find 36 holes of award-winning, Tom Fazio-designed golf guaranteed to challenge players of every skill level. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

To book tee times or learn more about rates and daily specials, call 877.845.8880.

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ISLE OF PALMS

Locations are approximate. Please call advertiser for exact location and directions.

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Fort Moultrie Historical Park

Fort Sumter

Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse

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A Doctor On Call, Dr. Kathy Malaney

Aqua Adventures Charters

AquaSafaris, Inc.

Atlanticville Restaurant

1202 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.886.4402

50 41st Avenue 843.860.1664 www.charlestonsportfishing.com

Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point 843.886.8133, 800.524.3444 www.aqua-safaris.com

2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island 843.883.9452 www.atlanticville.net

Warm, friendly Urgent Care and Family Practice. Conveniently located on the Island. 1/2 block from the IOP Connector. Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary. Evening & Saturday appointments also available. Great prices on Botox, Juvederm, and Laser Treatments. See our ad on page 67.

Aqua Adventures Charters offers inshore fishing, offshore fishing, harbor tours, and dolphin watching tours. Fun for the whole family! Hourly, half day, and full day rates are available. See our ad on page 61.

The one call for all your Lowcountry water activities: Inshore and offshore fishing, sailing, motor yachts, excursions and special events. Now featuring dolphin sunset sails aboard our 1,700-square-foot catamaran PALMETTO BREEZE ($15/children, from $25/adults)! See our ad on page 66.

Upscale cuisine served in a casually elegant setting. Sullivan’s Island mainstay featuring fresh local favorites ranging from new age southern to traditional. Thai Tuesdays, Sunday brunch and live music. See our ad on page 7.

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Banana Cabana

Charleston Limo

Isle of Palms Marina

Café Medley

1130 Ocean Boulevard Isle of Palms 843.886.4361

843.860.5466 www.charlestonlimo.com

843.886.0209 www.iopmarina.com

2213 Middle Street 843.793.4055 www.cafemedley.com

Right On Da Beach! The best bites on Da Front Beach! Casual, relaxing fun. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, burgers, fabulous quesadillas, savory seafood and a cool refreshing drink while overlooking the ocean. Open daily for lunch and dinner. See our ad on page 13.

Charleston Limo offers luxury limousines and vans for weddings, anniversaries, corporate transportation, sporting events, bachelorette/bachelor parties or just a night out on the town. See our ad on page 61.

The IOP Marina offers powerboat rentals, inshore and offshore fishing charters, harbor cruises and excursions, and group outings. See our ad on page 61.

Café Medley – We’ll start your day and wine you down. Rise and shine with Coffee/Espresso and Pastries. Large selection of wine and beer by the glass, bottle or case. Gourmet Treats, Ice Cream, Sandwiches and more. See our ad on page 7.

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DINING

Morgan Creek Grill

Sullivans

80 41st Avenue, Isle of Palms 843.886.8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com

2019 Middle Street, Sullivans Island 843.883.3222 www.sullivansrestaurant.com

Right outside of the Wild Dunes gate, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Isle of Palms Marina, Morgan Creek Grill serves fresh seafood and steaks along with Lowcountry fare and Southern hospitality. For more casual outdoor dining, try the Upper Deck Bar & Grill. See our ad on page 3.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the Locals Eat.â&#x20AC;? Come enjoy our casual atmosphere, great food, and great prices. Seafood, steaks, local cuisine. Family owned and operated for 21 years. Bring your family to beautiful Sullivans Island and enjoy. Family is our secret ingredient.

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Tidal Wave Watersports

Wild Dunes Real Estate

843.886.8456 www.tidalwavewatersports.com

5757 Palm Boulevard 843.886.2500, 800.562.9453 www.wilddunesrealestate.com

Tidal Wave offers waverunner rentals and safaris, parasailing, banana boat rides, wakeboarding, tubing, and customized excursions. See our ad on page 61.

Owned and operated by Wild Dunes Resort, Wild Dunes Real Estate continues to serve as the only on-site real estate sales company. Properties at Wild Dunes include private homes and cottages, villas and condominiums on the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. See our ad on back cover.

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DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON

Locations are approximate. Please call advertiser for exact location and directions.

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The Buccaneer 5 Faber Street 843.805.5065 www.thebuccaneerrestaurant.com

A restaurant, tavern and museum, The Buccaneer is decorated with an extensive collection of pirate artifacts from the "Golden Age of Piracy." The menu incorporates fresh produce and locally sourced seafood. Open daily for lunch and dinner, weekend brunch and live music Fridays and Saturdays. See our ad on page 41. 5

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Charleston Sailing School 17 Lockwood Drive 843.364.4123 www.charlestonsailingschool.com American Sailing Association Certified Training Facility offering Sailing Lessons, Private Charters, & Bareboat Rentals on Yachts 25'-44'ft. “Outstanding School” 2008 & 2009. See our ad on page 63.

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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry 25 Ann Street 843.853.8962 www.explorecml.org Race boats down rapids, take the helm of the CML Pirate Ship or shop the aisles of the Charleston Market – found only at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry! Eight hands-on exhibits and daily programs for children and their families!

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