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020. WELCOME TO CHARLESTON 022.
HISTORY
028. SIGHTSEEING AND PLEASANTRIES
044. REAL ESTATE Q LAND
074.
050. ACTIVITIES
K-8
Kiawah Cares
K-10
Raise a Glass
K-15
Smart & Sustainable
K-16
Weekend of Jazz
K-18
Just for Laughs
K-20
Special Weekend Getaways
K-23
The Joy of Kiawah
K-24
Treasure Island
K-28
Closely Connected
AND ADVENTURE
DI S COVE R CH A R L E STON .COM
A NEW WORLD SPECTACLE
SHOPPING TREASURE TROVE
088. DINING Q KINGDOM Q LOCAL
OF FLAVOR
CHEF PROFILES
Q RESTAURANT
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DIRECTORY
WEDDINGS & SPAS Q JOINED
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The Sanctuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treats
ARTISTIC ESCAPE
Q FINE
OF PLENTY
Q ACTION
Tennis for the Family
K-6
Q SPOLETO:
GO FOR A RIDE
Q PLEASURES
Elite Courses
K-4
056. ART & CULTURE Q AN
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K-1
AS ONE
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TURTLE POINT
Elite
COURSES KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT’S TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
ver since purchasing Kiawah Island
E
It all began back in 1996 with the transformation of the
Golf Resort in the mid-1990s, the
unpolished Marsh Point into the sublime Cougar Point. The
owners have worked tirelessly to
course’s original architect, Gary Player, returned for a complete
raise the resort’s caliber of golf
conversion of the course.
to the very highest level. Over
Those improvements were followed in 1997 with the
the decades, each course has
construction of the stately Osprey Point clubhouse and the first of
undergone extensive work to
four major Pete Dye-led changes to The Ocean Course (followed
improve the player experience.
by renovations in 2002, 2003 and 2011 in preparation for the 2012
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OSPREY POINT
PGA Championship; the most recent renovations carried a price
TO DATE, THE OWNERS OF KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT
tag in excess of $700,000). In 2000, Jack Nicklaus also returned to Kiawah for a renovation
HAVE INVESTED OVER $13 MILLION IN THE RENOVATION
of Turtle Point. That same year saw the construction of the course’s antebellum-style clubhouse. In 2002, the resort expanded
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RESORT’S GOLF COURSES.
and renovated the Cougar Point clubhouse, and that was followed by the building of a new clubhouse at Oak Point in 2003. The
fairways with Platinum Paspalum; rebuilding all bunkers; laser
following year, major changes were made to a number of holes on
leveling all tee boxes; and reestablishing irrigation throughout the
Oak Point, including the removal of a quirky par-4, addition of a
course, at a cost of $4.5 million.
par-3 and conversion of a par-4 into a par-5. In 2014, Osprey Point was closed for the summer for a complete
Most recently, Cougar Point was closed in November 2016 for an extensive $4.2 million renovation with an anticipated reopening date
renovation approved by course architect Tom Fazio. It included
of October 2017. Improvements being made under the direction of
regrassing tees, fairways and greens with Platinum Paspalum (the
the Gary Player Design Company, include:
same grass that performs so impressively on The Ocean Course); shifting bunkers; and renovating a number of fairways for improved
• Regrassing the greens, tees and fairways with Platinum Paspalum
drainage and playability. Renovation costs totaled $1.5 million.
• Laser leveling all tee boxes, including the practice range
Resort improvements continued in 2015, as Oak Point closed for a six-month renovation, which also included regrassing the tees,
• Rebuilding all bunkers • Updating irrigation throughout the golf course
fairways and greens with Platinum Paspalum; returning the greens and tees to their original sizes; and recontouring all of the bunkers
To date, the owners of Kiawah Island Golf Resort have invested
along with some of the fairways. Irrigation was added to the roughs
more than $13 million in the renovation and maintenance of the
as well for a total project cost of $2.1 million.
resort’s golf courses — not including spending on clubhouses,
Turtle Point underwent extensive work under the watchful
restaurants and other resort facilities. They remain steadfast in their
supervision of Jack Nicklaus Design in 2016. Renovations included
dedication to make Kiawah Island Golf Resort the premier golf
rebuilding green complexes; regrassing the greens, tees and
destination in the nation and your favorite place to play.
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OAK POINT
OCEAN COURSE
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Tennis for the
FAMILY HIT THE COURTS ON KIAWAH ISLAND
W
ant to practice a sport everyone in the family will love? Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s tennis program has activities for kids as young as four and boasts players hitting balls well into their later years. So whether
young, old, novice, intermediate or experienced, Kiawah has the perfect tennis offering for you and every member of your group. “Over the years we’ve listened to our guests and we’ve come up with a great introduction to family tennis. Each Monday throughout the summer, we run a free demo clinic which gives a great overview of what our tennis program offers,” said Roy Barth, Kiawah’s longtime Director of Tennis. “We go over a few key teaching concepts on the court, allowing participants to hit balls and pick up some tips. This gives us an opportunity to speak directly to the guests and discuss what we offer for the whole week. Many times, they’ll go directly from the clinic into the pro shop to sign up for programs for the kids and for themselves.” One of the most popular teaching aids is the automated “Practice Alley.” It’s essentially a batting cage for tennis players with an automatic ball retrieval system for uninterrupted practice time. In addition to Practice Alley, Kiawah provides a number of programs and activities in the summer months that are suitable for the whole family. >> Guaranteed Match-Making Service. At least two days advance notice is required. If a player of equal ability cannot be found, a Kiawah Tennis Pro will play you as part of the court fee. >> For more information on Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s tennis programs for the entire family, check out the Tennis Brochure at KiawahTennis.com.
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ROY BARTH TENNIS INSTRUCTIONAL DVD Kiawah’s Director of Tennis, Roy Barth, has compiled his years of tennis instruction experience and knowledge into an interactive DVD. Titled Tips for Better Tennis – Key Foundation Points, it offers instruction on the fundamentals of tennis, perfect for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned professional.
AVAILABLE AT: secure.kiawahresort.com/Tennis-s/1928.htm or The Roy Barth or West Beach Tennis Centers.
Tennis for the whole family • Free Demo Clinic | All ages & abilities
TOURNAMENT PLAYER LEVEL
Promotes all tennis programs and activities for the
• Tournament Tough Workout | Ages 10–18
week, along with teaching key concepts.
Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
• Practice Alley | All abilities
• Barth Tennis Academy| Minimum age 10
Juniors (under age 13) must be accompanied by an adult;
Tournament players and college-bound players.
Ball machine with an automatic retrieval system.
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–Noon & 2:00–4:00 p.m.
• Parent-Child Round Robin | Minimum age 10 Every Thursday.
KIAWAH OFFERS ADULT PLAYERS A WIDE RANGE OF
• Pro Exhibition (No charge) | Advanced
CLINICS AND DRILL SESSIONS — MANY OFFERED YEAR-
Every Monday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Door prizes.
ROUND — TO ELICIT THE BEST OF YOUR TENNIS SKILLS: • Daily Stroke-A-Day Clinic | Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
FOR UP-AND-COMING PLAYERS, KIAWAH
Daily, 9:00–11:00 a.m. Year-round.
OFFERS A NUMBER OF JUNIOR PROGRAMMING
• Daily Drill Sessions | Intermediate/Advanced
OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, INCLUDING:
Daily, 11:00 a.m.–Noon. Year-round.
• Tiny Tots | Ages 4–6
• Tournament Tough Workout | Intermediate/Advanced
Perfect for learning the basics, utilizing a small net, small
Monday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–12:30p.m. Summer.
racquets and foam balls. Monday–Friday.
• Adult Mini-Camps | Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Friday–Sundays, Eight hours of programming. Year-round.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
• Round Robins | Intermediate/Advanced
• Daily Stroke-A-Day Clinic | Ages 7–11 & 12–16
Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles – Mondays & Fridays, two-hour
Monday–Friday, 3:00–4:00 p.m. (12–16)
sessions. Summer.
Monday–Friday, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (7–11)
Mixed Doubles – Wednesdays, two-hour sessions. Summer.
• Junior Mini-Camp | Ages 8–18
Men’s & Ladies’ Singles – Tuesdays & Thursdays,
Monday–Friday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
two-hour sessions. Summer.
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The Sanctuary’s
TREATS PERSONALIZE YOUR DAY OF PAMPERING
T
here are many reasons why millions of
oils and essential oils that are used to further personalize and
people visit spas every year. Whether
enhance every treatment.
seeking relaxation, skin renewal, body hydration or muscle recovery, The Spa at
“Whether you want to relax, revitalize or recover, we have the perfect blend for you,” says Leavell.
The Sanctuary has a wide range of services to customize your spa experience. “While we have many pre-designed packages to choose from, our agents are
The Spa’s New Cryo/ Thermal Recovery
trained to listen to the needs of our guests and are empowered to create customized spa packages for everyone,” says Jerilyn
ARE YOUR LEGS TIRED FROM RUNNING,
Leavell, Spa Director.
CYCLING OR PLAYING TENNIS — ALL VERY
For guests seeking expert skincare and a luminous glow before
POPULAR ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND? WE HAVE
a night out, the staff might recommend The Spa’s new Diamond
GREAT NEWS! THE SPA’S NEW 60-MINUTE CRYO/
Luxury Retreat, which features a Diamond Luxury Facial and
THERMAL RECOVERY MASSAGE IS THE PERFECT WAY
Diamond Rose Body Ritual from Natura Bissé. For guests looking
TO PROMOTE RELAXATION AND HEALING AFTER A
for a treatment after enjoying a full day on the golf course, tennis
DAY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
court or cycling paths, The Spa offers a customized package that features its new Cryo/Thermal Recovery (see side-bar), followed by a
Highly skilled massage therapists use a combination
30-minute reflexology session.
of hot and cold treatments to flush metabolic waste
“Whether guests are interested in spending two hours with
from overworked muscles, focusing on the lower body.
us or half a day, we have tried to anticipate their needs by pre-
“Contrast therapy,” as it is known, results in a vascular
selecting services that address specific concerns. However, we
flush and detoxification of the lymphatic system.
are always looking for opportunities to create the perfect spa package for every individual,” says Leavell. Customization does not stop at the reservation process. Before
Therapists alternate between quick and slow strokes, as well as cold and hot treatments. Cold marble stones, warm towels and wraps, and a cooling Arnica Gel are all
beginning treatments at the spa, therapists always have a detailed
used to detoxify and increase blood circulation and muscle
conversation with each guest so that they can personalize the
tone, while reducing stress and healing sports injuries.
experience even further. “While all services have protocols the therapists are prepared
The results become apparent after 72 hours. To fully benefit from this kind of service, guests should soak in
to follow, it is important to remember we are always customizing
The Spa’s mineral whirlpool for a few minutes prior to
the service to the specific needs of the guest. For example, many
their appointment. The combination of the warm soak
of our massage services are full-body massages, but if the guest
and the massage helps guests fully recover from a Kiawah
chooses to spend the hour or 90 minutes on a specific area, we
“day of fun.” The Spa’s separate men’s and women’s aqua
shift our time and attention to meet that request,” says Leavell.
retreats each feature a steam room and sauna for guest
The Spa also has its own custom-blended aromatic massage
enjoyment on the day of service.
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Kiawah
CARES THE ISLAND GOES ON PATROL FOR TURTLES
t’s 6 in the morning. Most of Kiawah’s residents and
I
But if you don’t live on the Island, the Turtle Patrol still wants your
visitors are still snug in their beds, getting rest for the
help. During the season, evaluations often turn up live hatchlings
upcoming day’s activities. There is a small group of
who are still inside their nest cavity. Most hatchlings get out on
people, however, that is already awake and on its way to
their own, but sometimes a little helping hand is needed. The
put in the day’s hard work. Kiawah Island’s Turtle Patrol
Patrol encourages bystanders to form a line to the ocean to help
spends every morning — from around Mother’s Day until
guide hatchlings toward the water and to watch out for hungry
sometime in October — driving and walking the length of
gulls that might try to snatch them along the way.
the beach, keeping an eye out for brand new or hatching
In Kiawah, the nests most commonly found belong to
nests. The island boasts a dedicated team of approximately 200
loggerhead turtles, the third largest species of sea turtle in the
volunteers that is charged with locating new nests, marking them
world. In addition to these loggerhead nests, Kiawah’s beach has
and then checking each one every morning until they hatch.
also played host to two leatherback nests and two green sea turtle
Nearly all volunteers are either property owners or local residents.
nests in its history.
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Every once in a while, a sea turtle is found sick, injured or in
able to observe the daily care and rehabilitation of these animals.
some kind of distress on Kiawah’s beach. When this happens, the
Larger tanks will allow the turtles to swim more freely and will also
animal is brought to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle
accommodate larger animals. Special lighting will mimic the rising
Hospital for treatment. The turtle is first diagnosed by an on-staff
and setting of the sun, plus soundproofing and one-way glass will
veterinarian and is then given treatment and rehabilitative care —
give visitors an intimate view of the turtles without disturbing the
for anything from infections and cold shock to shark bites, boat
creatures. Another feature of the new facility is a large exercise
strikes and ingested plastics — by other hospital staffers.
pool that will be used to prepare turtles for their release.
In May of 2017, the good work the hospital is doing is going to
The expansion is definitely needed. “[Last summer was]
get even better. That’s when the newly expanded, state-of-the-
the busiest season for local strandings in our history,” says
art Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery™ center — part sea turtle
Sea Turtle Rescue Program Manager, Kelly Thorvalson. “With
hospital and part educational initiative — will be unveiled on the
so many turtles coming in so quickly, we ran out of space to
main floor of the aquarium. With this expansion, visitors will be
hold them, and for the first time since [opening] the Sea Turtle Hospital in 2005, we were forced to transport turtles out of state [for] rehabilitation. The hospital expansion could not come at a better time,” says Thorvalson. Last summer’s busy season actually started with a new and unusual experience for the team: a rare-to-the-area leatherback sea turtle. The leathery-shelled, 450-pound turtle was one of only a handful that was stranded alive and subsequently rescued in the United States. The turtle responded well to treatment and was
Opposite page: ©South Carolina Aquarium. This page, from top: South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital; Kiawah Island’s Turtle Patrol.
successfully released.
ACTING LOCALLY, THINKING GLOBALLY While that incident was a rarity for the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program, encounters with leatherback turtles by the Florida-based Leatherback Trust aren’t so rare. The Leatherback Trust is a non-profit conservation organization leading the way to safeguard sea turtles both in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to protecting leatherbacks, loggerheads and greens, it also works to conserve the traditional nesting beaches in Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and Greece. The Leatherback Trust works with local communities in each of these countries to advance the basics of conservation. “The hope for these programs is that in the end, we can walk away, and the programs will still be there; the conservation will continue even without [The Trust],” says Jim Spotila, Chairman of the Board of The Leatherback Trust. The Trust also has a hand in education. Many institutions — ranging from grade schools to colleges — organize trips to Costa Rica each year to educate their students about sea turtles, conservation and what they can do to help. Back on Kiawah Island, sea turtles are such an important part of the environment that many guests plan their summer vacations around nesting and hatching season. However, to keep these magnificent marine animals thriving, visitors need to do their part by ensuring there is no plastic debris polluting the ocean and by working hard to help the next generation of turtles make it to the water safely. Little by little, we can bring the turtles back. >> For more information on sea turtles, their nesting habits and how you can make a difference, visit the Heron Park Nature Center at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
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or many, an inviting cocktail is a
simply to celebrate the approaching sunset. When it comes
welcome part of their beach or
to drinks, Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House at the Osprey Point
golf vacation. Kiawah Island Golf
clubhouse is known for two things. One, of course, is beer. The
Resort stays ahead of mixology
bar features more than 60 local, imported, draft and craft beers
trends to provide guests with the
(some are even gluten free). Beer flights are a popular option,
finest selection of libations to enjoy
with guests customizing a sampling of four beers from the 12
over a post-round golf story, as
choices on tap. Cherrywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledgeable servers can make
a relaxing beach refreshment or
recommendations based on individual likes and dislikes.
K I A W A H R E S O R T. C O M
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In Spring and Summers THE SANCTUARY’S LOBBY BAR IS KNOWN FOR ITS SEASONAL SPECIALTY COCKTAILS. SPRING AND SUMMER BRING UNIQUE, REFRESHING DRINKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR TOASTING MEMORABLE SUNSETS. • The Carolina | sparkling rosé, Cointreau, peach mint simple syrup and fresh lemon juice • The Pee Dee | EFFEN® Cucumber vodka, lime, cucumber, agave nectar and ginger beer • The Blockade | Bacardí rum, St-Germain, blackberry
GUESTS ALSO RAVE ABOUT THE NEW OCEAN COURSE
sage simple syrup, lemonade and blackberries
ALE DEVELOPED THROUGH A COLLABORATION BETWEEN
• The Border | Don Julio® Blanco tequila, St-Germain, jalapeño-infused simple syrup and grapefruit
LOW TIDE BREWING OF JOHNS ISLAND AND THE • The Rye 95 | Bulleit Rye American Whiskey,
CULINARY TEAM AT THE ATLANTIC ROOM. Mules are the restaurant’s other popular bar menu option. The four mules are completely different from each other, made
Domaine de Canton, lemon juice and agave • The Yellow Jessamine | Pallini Limoncello, prosecco and fresh berries
with either tequila, bourbon, rum or — in the case of the local favorite Charleston Mule — Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. The Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course clubhouse offers seasonally changing specialty cocktails. Of course, there are
• The Bagger Vance | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain, grapefruit and Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. tonic water
always a few favorites offered year-round, including On the Green, The Condor and Kiawah Sunset. Your best bet is to visit
• The Swamp Fox | Nolet’s Dry Gin, Domaine de
the resort website to preview the latest menu.
Canton, fresh lime juice and strawberry basil syrup
Guests also rave about the new Ocean Course Ale developed through a collaboration between Low Tide Brewing of Johns
• The Cotton Gin | Pimm’s No. 1, Goslings Stormy
Island and the Atlantic Room culinary team. The brew is custom-
Ginger Beer and fresh lime juice
crafted to complement the dishes served in the Ryder Cup Bar and The Atlantic Room. Both of the resort’s premier restaurants, The Atlantic Room and The Ocean Room in The Sanctuary, boast extensive wine
• The Rutledge | Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, The Christian Brothers Brandy, B&B, Carpano Antica, Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters
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NO MATTER WHAT THE SEASON OR WHERE YOU CHOOSE TO DINE AT KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT, YOU CAN ALWAYS RAISE A GLASS FILLED WITH A VERY TASTY COCKTAIL. lists. Because of the diversity of the dishes served at each, however, guests would likely not be drinking the same wine in both places. The Ocean Room team, led by Sommelier Erika Selheim, is widely recognized for earning the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for its 1,000 selections that showcase some of the world’s finest varietals. The Atlantic Room was also honored with a Wine Spectator award. Servers there pride themselves on being well versed in pairing each dish on the menu with a selection from the wine list. The resort’s authentic Italian restaurant, Tomasso at Turtle Point,
In Winter
offers a wine list that is just as expansive, but more focused on Italian and New World options — from Pinot Grigios to Barolos.
FOR THE COOLER WINTER MONTHS, THE LOBBY BAR
Tomasso is also highly acclaimed for its house-made Limoncello.
SERVES UP SOME SEASONAL DRINKS. • The Poinsettia | sparkling Champagne, Cointreau and cranberry juice, garnished with fresh cranberries • Sage Blackberry Martini | Hendrick’s Gin, sage and blackberry simple syrup and fresh lemon juice, garnished with fresh blackberries • Spiced Cranberry Mojito | Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, muddled mint and cranberry, fresh lime juice and simple syrup • The Original Cinn | Crown Royal Regal Apple whisky, fresh ground cinnamon and agave nectar, topped off with Doc’s Draft Hard Apple Cider • Cinnamon Apple Mule | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, fresh ground cinnamon, apple juice, ginger beer and fresh lime juice • The Sanctuary Sidecar | Rémy Martin VSOP, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, garnished with a sugar rim • The Rutledge | Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, The Christian Brothers Brandy, Carpano Antica, Angostura Bitters and Peychaud’s bitters
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SUSTAINABLE KIAWAH TAKES GREEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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iawah Island has always been an environmentally conscientious destination. The town and the resort take great pride in the unspoiled environment and both work diligently to conserve natural resources. Now, the Town Center Market in East Beach is taking the
concept of being green to the next level. After years of using Styrofoam plates and plastic flatware,
General Manager, Deborah Fields, began working with Sysco Corporation to find more environmentally friendly solutions for The Market. Last July, they started sourcing compostable serving dishes and flatware. “The plates are made from palm leaves, very apropos for a resort in South Carolina where the state tree is a palmetto,” explained Fields. “The flatware is made from regenerated, compostable material that easily returns to its natural state after use. It actually took a while for Sysco to find items that met our standards. We didn’t want to serve anything on compostable paper that could allow liquids to seep through. These plates, while manufactured with palm leaves, appear to be made of bamboo,” said Fields. The response from the resort’s guests has been overwhelmingly positive. The Market has set up displays throughout the dining area that describe the endeavor, and servers are also able to educate guests on what is compostable, what is recyclable and where to deposit each kind of product. Now, all plates and flatware as well as unused and uneaten foods go into compost recycling containers, which are collected by Food Waste Disposal, LLC, the company charged with the task of composting the waste material at its nearby Charleston facility. “We’re very proud to be taking green to another level,” says Fields. “That’s very important to a resort such as Kiawah, where we were green before green was cool!”
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JAZZ
WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FRIENDS BY YOUR SIDE, IT’S ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN THE MUSIC ach November, GRAMMY®-winning
by the camaraderie of the musicians, celebrating is just that much
guitarist Earl Klugh gathers a lineup of
more fun. It really makes you appreciate everything.”
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exceptionally diverse talent. Legends
“Bob James and Ray Parker Jr. came in to be a part of this
such as Natalie Cole, Burt Bacharach,
weekend with me, and we had such a great time. Bob and I have
Peabo Bryson and Al Jarreau share the
been friends for almost my entire career, and it was so special to
weekend with up-and-coming talent
have him as a surprise guest on my show. The fans loved it, but I’m
such as Trombone Shorty & Orleans
not sure they loved it as much as I did! Both Bob and Ray actually
Avenue and Jake Shimabukuro, as well
flew in to a couple of my concerts this year to surprise the fans. Ray
as the most popular current artists around, including Chris Botti, Jeffrey
and I have been friends since we were teens. He has had a really
Osborne, Boney James and dozens more.
busy year, but still took the time to come to Weekend of Jazz early
Earl Klugh’s 7th Annual Weekend of Jazz not only
and hang out with the fans. He also played with our friends, The
showcased an incredible array of artists, it featured a special
East Coast Party Band. Ray also sat in with ECPB when they played
gathering of friends celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earl
at my wedding three years ago, and they always put on a great
Klugh’s self-titled debut album. “It’s just a great experience when
after-hours show! It was great to ring in not only the anniversary of
you’re surrounded by your friends on and off the stage,” says Klugh.
my debut album, but also my wedding anniversary!”
“I’ve had a great time all year celebrating the 40th anniversary of my
“Another great act that I was so excited for is Gerald Albright
first album. But when you have an event like Weekend of Jazz, where
and Jonathan Butler. I can’t say enough about these two. They are
the guests of the festival have become your good friends, joined
two of my favorite people in the business and two of the best at
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their craft. They both came in early to join our guests in Charleston
EARL KLUGH’S 8TH ANNUAL WEEKEND OF JAZZ WILL
for our culinary and wine dinner at 492, and they both were able to enjoy some golf at Kiawah during their stay. Can’t wait to see them
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again and have them back at my festival.” “Jeff Lorber is another one of my favorites. He’s a wonderful
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person and an outstanding musician who always brings a great band with him. We have had him now at our Weekend of Jazz at
musicians perform at Weekend of Jazz in November. Postmodern
The Broadmoor and at Kiawah, and we look forward to inviting him
Jukebox is a very talented group of young musicians who perform
back to both events.”
arrangements of popular songs in genres from the 20s, 30s and
“This was Michael McDonald’s first time performing at Weekend
40s, all wearing costumes of the era. I have a lot of respect for the
of Jazz, and it was such a treat. I am a huge fan of his music and his
music and these guys are on tour 300+ dates a year and selling
songwriting. I really enjoyed spending some one-on-one time with
out venues like Radio City Music Hall. One of their headliners,
him at Kiawah over lunch, and he had me and the audience all up
Ariana Savalas, also did her own cabaret show at Weekend of
dancing and singing along during his show!”
Jazz. I learned after hearing her for the first time that she was Telly
“It was also a pleasure to present one of my best friends, Al Turner, at Weekend of Jazz. Al has been in my band since 1994 and is one of the greatest bassists around. He played a show over the
Savalas’s daughter, and my how the talent runs in the family. She is the kind of talent that I can see having a career for years to come.” “Aside from the music, we offer all sorts of daytime experiences
summer with his own band, and it was fantastic. He works really
for guests, including cooking and cocktail demonstrations, golf,
hard on everything that he does, and it was really special to see him
fitness classes, Q&A sessions and much more. Our friend and PGA
create his own show — made me feel very happy to watch it. The
Champion John Mahaffey couldn’t be with us this year due to a
bass is not the easiest instrument to play as a frontman, but Al does
Golf Channel telecast, but his friend Joe Inman led a great outing
it seamlessly. So proud of him!”
and clinic for our golf-loving guests. Joe is a wonderful guy and
“It’s important to bring something new and different and
I know everyone enjoyed the experience — definitely one of the
fresh to the events, and we had a few groups of excellent young
weekend highlights.”
EARL KLUGH’S 7TH ANNUAL WEEKEND OF JAZZ
far and to share it with so many people — fans, friends and
Opposite page, from left: Earl Klugh and Bob James; Gerald Albright, Al Turner, Earl Klugh, Ray Parker Jr. and Jonathan Butler. This page, from left: Michael McDonald; Gil Johnson, Earl Klugh and Chef Remy Funfrock.
musicians alike. Hosting these special weekends at Kiawah Island
“I feel very blessed to have had such a wonderful career so
is such an honor and a privilege for me, and I look forward to many more.”
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Just for
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he Grand Oaks Ballroom in The
McGann is the creator and host of the Emmy-nominated
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television show, “The Chicago Stand-Up Project,” which appears
was roaring with laughter during the
on Chicago’s PBS station, WTTW. He is also a regular contributor
third Annual Kiawah Comedy Weekend
to WGN 720 AM, Comcast SportsNet’s “Sports Talk Live” and has
last January. The event featured two
appeared on many other radio and television shows.
nights of some of the nation’s most
Saturday’s headliner, Dale Jones, is the first comic in three years
acclaimed comedians. Both nights
of Kiawah Comedy Weekend to earn a standing ovation following
offered a different comedy lineup of
more than an hour and a half of non-stop laughter. He combines a
nationally recognized performers with credits including “The
machine gun–style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces,
Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Late Late Show with
quick improvisations and well-placed physical comedy.
Craig Ferguson,” and many more.
In addition to his training at the world-renowned Second
Jeff Jena returned to the 2017 event as emcee. Jena, a live-
City, Jones has had numerous television appearances, including
performance veteran of nearly 35 years, has made appearances
“The Very Funny Show,” “Last Comic Standing” (season six), “30
on more than 40 national television shows, including “Comics
seconds to Fame” and Canada’s The Comedy Network.
Unleashed,” “The Bob and Tom Show,” “The Dennis Miller Show,” HBO, MTV, “Evening at the Improv,” NBC Friday Night
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and “The Showtime Comedy Club Network.” His deft hand kept
Andy Hendrickson is a comedian, writer and actor that built his
the evenings moving along and the guests rolling in the aisles.
career in New York City and now resides in Los Angeles. He has a clever, conversational style and has been engaging audiences for
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well over a decade. Since 2013, he’s had multiple TV appearances,
Friday’s headliner, Pat McGann, shared his life experiences as
including “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Late Late
a husband and father, and used his quick wit to entertain the
Show with Craig Ferguson” and Gotham Comedy Live. In LA, you
audience with a lot of give-and-take.
can catch Andy at The Comedy and Magic Club, and in New York
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Comedian Dean Napolitano is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear, telling stories of growing up in an ethnic family, only with a modern twist that makes him one of the most relevant comedians working today. He’s a true storyteller with an imaginative delivery that makes audiences feel as if they have been through each experience themselves. Aaron Kleiber has been entertaining his entire life — from climbing atop his grandmother’s coffee table as a child and being voted class clown in high school to taking the stage at comedy clubs across North America talking about the challenges that he and his wife encounter raising three young children. As a comic, Kleiber made his nationally-televised stand-up debut on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live” in 2013 (in which his set was used as part of the “Best of Season 2” episode). Shortly thereafter, he appeared on “Standup and Deliver” on NUVO TV, filmed live during the 2013 Cabo Comedy Festival. Kleiber was
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named a top-five finalist in the 2014 Big Sky Comedy Festival, which is judged by some of the biggest names in the industry. He
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was also named Best Local Comedian by Pittsburgh Magazine in 2012 and 2013 and studied and performed at the legendary
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>> Keep an eye on KiawahComedyWeekend.com for information on the fourth Kiawah Comedy Weekend currently
SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S FESTIVITIES — INCLUDING FIREWORKS. City he appears regularly at the most popular venues, including the world-famous Comedy Cellar. Hendrickson has performed at clubs and festivals throughout the world, including a few for our troops in Afghanistan on Outback’s Feeding Freedom Tour. His third comedy CD,
Underachiever, was recently released to rave reviews and debuted in the iTunes Top 40. Erin Foley’s razor-sharp observational comedy has gotten her big laughs on “@midnight with Chris Hardwick,” “Conan,” “Chelsea Lately,” Comedy Central, “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “The Arsenio Hall Show” and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, among a slew of others. Foley continues to crush audiences nationwide with her hysterical view on life, spot-on humor, rapid fire speech and aerobic wit. When she’s not performing stand-up, Foley is also a talented actress whose credits include “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Go On” and Almost Famous. Erin has branded a unique position for herself in the industry as not only a gifted stand-up comedian, but a talented actress. Her versatility makes her one of the most incredible and admired comedians touring the country today. It’s no surprise that The Huffington Post placed her within the top 20 of its list of 53 of Our Favorite Female Comedians. Art Levine, a contributing editor at The Washington Monthly writes, “She offers smart comedy on politics, culture, sports and commercialism that can appeal to anyone in an urban area or with a college degree.”
scheduled for February 9 - 10, 2018.
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Special Weekend
GETAWAYS PLAN FOR AN EXCITING ESCAPE
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hroughout the year, the Kiawah Island
• Women’s Tennis Weekends | Special women’s-only events
Golf Resort offers a variety of weekends
will be held in the fall of 2017 on September 29–October 1 and
that cater to our guests’ unique and
November 3–5. They are also scheduled throughout the winter,
varied interests. From golf and tennis
January 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 and February 2–4 and 9–11, 2018.
to food, wine, music and comedy, Kiawah’s guests are treated to a wealth
• Kiawah Comedy Weekend | Each January, The Sanctuary
of options that let them explore each
hosts two nights of nonstop laughter showcasing some of the
and every aspect of themselves.
nation’s most acclaimed comedians with credits from shows such as “The Late Late Show” and “Conan,” as well as network
®
• Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz | GRAMMY -winning
appearances on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime and more.
guitarist Earl Klugh returns to Kiawah Island Golf Resort with his renowned Weekend of Jazz event on November 9–11, 2017.
• Gourmet & Grapes Weekend | This culinary extravaganza
These three incredible nights of entertainment feature some of
brings together the Lowcountry’s most renowned chefs and
the greatest smooth jazz artists.
winemakers to raise money for cancer research. The event, which
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takes place at The Sanctuary every February, benefits Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. • Women’s Golf Getaway | Each February, female players enjoy programming that combines instruction from top LPGA-certified professionals with rounds of golf and time to relax on Kiawah Island. This is the perfect women’s getaway highlighted by golf, meet and greet receptions, delicious cuisine and luxurious accommodations. • Friendship Cup | Kiawah Island Golf Resort celebrates friendships made on the golf course in this two-man team tournament for amateur players held annually in March. The event includes daily breakfast, opening reception and plated dinner, hospitality room for two nights, two rounds of golf (one on the famed Ocean Course), an awards luncheon and a tournament gift bag. • National Pro-Am | PGA club professionals from around the nation, along with three of their members, tee it up during the annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-Am every March. This 72-hole stroke play event challenges competitors on the resort’s championship courses. >>To stay informed about special event details and upcoming dates, please visit KiawahResortEvents.com.
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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, THE SANCTUARY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS STORYTELLING AND TEA WITH MRS. CLAUS, SANTA TUCK-INS FOR YOUNGER GUESTS AND, OF COURSE, SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S FESTIVITIES — INCLUDING FIREWORKS.
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The Joy of
KIAWAH HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES MARK THE SEASON ON THE ISLAND
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hile most people
The Sanctuary or one of nearly 600 private resort villas or luxury
come to Kiawah in the
vacation homes. In addition, reservation agents can build a
summer for our world-
custom package upon request. All of the resort’s restaurants
renowned beach or in
offer special menus and dishes in celebration of each holiday, or
the spring or fall for
guests can order a festive dinner to be delivered to their rental
our outstanding golf,
home or villa for a carefree family holiday at the beach.
winter has become a “hot” season with more
Throughout the month of December, The Sanctuary offers an array of exciting activities, including Christmas storytelling and
and more guests discovering Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s festive
tea with Mrs. Claus, Santa tuck-ins for younger guests and, of
holiday celebrations. As the calendar approaches Thanksgiving,
course, special New Year’s festivities — including fireworks.
the resort’s five-star hotel, The Sanctuary, becomes the island’s
The resort also offers a variety of special event weekends from
epicenter for a six-week-long seasonal celebration. Whether it’s
late fall through early spring every year. Each event showcases
enjoying a walk in the crisp morning air or indulging in a festive
substantial savings on regular rates and delivers a variety of
drink at the Morning Room or Lobby Bar, there is a tradition just
fun activities from sporting events and entertainment to other
waiting to be started on Kiawah Island.
pleasurable pursuits.
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS
>> Discover details on the resort’s many
The resort offers a selection of value-added holiday packages
holiday celebrations and special event weekends at
from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Guests can stay in
KiawahResortEvents.com.
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Treasure
ISLAND
FOR FOUR DECADES, KIAWAH ISLAND HAS SET A HIGH BAR FOR LUXURY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS. THE NEW OWNERS SEE NO REASON TO CHANGE.
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he Great Recession produced many boom-and-bust stories about golf communities: Rapidly rising prices followed by a shocking plunge; homeowners and developers losing their shirts and more; lawsuits, bankruptcies, fire sales. This is not one of those stories. Most of the communities at the very top
weathered the storm, perhaps none better than Kiawah Island on the South Carolina coast just south of Charleston. Thanks to a unique location, good stewardship, and geographically diverse customer base, Kiawah— which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2016, as well as the 25th anniversary of the “War by the Shore”—didn’t take it on the chin like a lot of communities did. True, Kiawah was recently sold: a Charlotte-based, boutique private real estate investment firm, South Street Partners, bought the community two years ago from the local-family development dynasty that had owned it since 1988. As part of the transaction, South Street acquired 500 developable lots; the Kiawah Island Club with its two courses (each with a clubhouse), Sports Pavilion, spa, and Beach Club; the Kiawah Island Utility Company; and Freshfields Village, the on-island shopping center. (The famed Ocean Course, four other resort courses, and the five-star Sanctuary hotel are owned separately and were not part of the transaction.) “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Chris Randolph, one of South Street’s four principals. “Ultimately, much of the credit is due to the previous ownership. They just did a very good job of keeping this place as a best-in-class type of asset. There was never any real overbuilding.”
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And never much of a downturn. Even in the depths of the
KIAWAH GETS A BOOST FROM THE RESORT, WHICH ENJOYS
recession— between 2008 and 2010—Kiawah managed to sell a total of nearly 600 properties for close to $800 million. Last year,
A WORLD CLASS REPUTATION. IT HASN’T HURT THAT THE
273 properties were sold for more than $300 million, including one oceanfront lot that went for $22 million—the largest real estate
OCEAN COURSE HAS HOSTED MAJOR GOLF TOURNAMENTS
transaction in South Carolina history (and more than what the Kuwait Investment Company paid for the entire island when it first
AND BROUGHT THE NAME KIAWAH, ALONG WITH ITS SPECTACULAR
took the property private in 1974). This year, Kiawah is on target to do pre-Recession-type numbers: In 2007, 287 properties were sold
SCENERY, INTO LIVING ROOMS AROUND THE WORLD.
for $441 million. “If you look at pricing and sales in the second-home market, even
with its giant mounds, Scottish-style burn, and long-range views
during the worst times, Kiawah got dinged but there was no real kind
of the marsh. Each course has a clubhouse, and each clubhouse
of bottom to it,” says Randolph. “It was more of a dip and less of a kind
has a locker room elegant enough to live in. Members also have
of ‘V.’ So we took a pretty bullish view on obviously not only the island
exclusive use of a large sports pavilion and spa.
but on the recovery story in general. And the nice part of it is that the remaining real estate is some of the best that Kiawah has ever offered.” Given how Kiawah has developed since offering its first lots and homes in 1976, that’s saying something. You can’t play the outstanding Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course—site of the 2012 and 2021 PGA
Kiawah gets a boost from the resort, which enjoys a world class reputation. It hasn’t hurt that the Ocean Course has hosted major golf tournaments and brought the name Kiawah, along with its spectacular scenery, into living rooms around the world. One of those attracted by the big events was John McCallum, 63,
Championships as well as the 1991 Ryder Cup (aka, “The War by the
a banker from New Jersey, who has owned three different homes
Shore”)—and not be impressed by the grand yet tasteful design of the
on the island since 1990. “It occurred to us that something like 300
homes you see, a testament to the commitment of the architectural
million people watch the Ryder Cup and they’re all going to discover
review board. The homes sit well back across the marsh, preserving the
Kiawah,” he says. “That was a great initial launch pad for a much
views and the serenity of the course. “Do not disturb” is a common
more widely acclaimed island and international publicity.”
refrain at Kiawah: Self-imposed setbacks keep development well away
If that’s what got McCallum there, the addition of first-rate
from the beach while hundreds of acres of dunes have been deeded to
amenities has helped keep him. “The developers went top-shelf the
the local community association as permanent green space.
whole way. They really wanted to maintain the community and put a
The 10,000-acre island also is the rare oceanside property where the beach is getting bigger. Because it is a depositional barrier island rather than an erosional one, the tides and surf add more sand than
great deal of thought into it. It’s been well-managed— great people and attention to detail.” The new ownership group sees themselves not only as stewards
they remove, creating striking dunes covered with long-stalked sea
but builders, continuing the commitment to adding amenities as
oats that dance in the ocean breezes. One study found that the island
good as those already in place. Recent additions include Ocean
gained as much as seven million cubic yards of sand over a period of
Park, an 80-acre green space that winds through a collection of
16 years. For the past 40 years and through three ownership groups, a
200 homesites, features a pool house, and serves as the site for
pro-conservation mindset has guided Kiawah’s development.
community events. A sporting club for skeet shooting and turkey
The master plan has always been to create value by maximizing the
hunting just opened. They’ve also introduced a family program called
natural environment and the protection of wildlife. With its miles of
“GoKiawah” that offers amusements both on and off the island,
oceanfront, maritime forests, and salt marsh, few places are as rich in
everything from kids games (offered both during the day and while
natural beauty. Initial zoning allowed for 12,000 residential units, but a
parents enjoy dinner) to shuttle service—by bus or by boat— to and
previous ownership group had cut that by more than half to preserve
from nearby Charleston and its thriving food scene.
the natural habitat and make the homes even more valuable for the current 4,200 property owners. Another constant has been the quality of the amenities. In the beginning, homeowners had access to the resort’s facilities. In 1992, the Kiawah Island Club started taking shape with the opening of
Randolph jokes that “We’re in an arms race with Charleston” when it comes to fine dining, but given the recent upgrades to the club’s food and beverage services, including new “comfort stations” on the courses, eating at home has never been better. “The old owners did a fantastic job, but it’s been a breath of fresh
The Beach Club, which features a Robert A.M. Stern-designed,
air with the new owners to see family- and kid-friendly things being
shingled clubhouse and three pools situated along the island’s
done,” says Adam Fuller, 44, who has three daughters between six
most expansive stretch of shoreline. The first course exclusively
and 12. “That was a huge add that was not there before. Our kids are
for members, the Tom Fazio-designed River, opened in 1994; it
beside themselves when it’s time for Bingo.”
was recently treated to a major bunker renovation. Six years later came a second private course, Tom Watson’s links-like Cassique,
Fuller, who lives in Atlanta and co-owns automotive repair facilities throughout the Southeast, looked at a number of golf communities
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Dear Visitor,
If you woke up in Charleston this
Thank you for making Kiawah
morning, you’re fortunate indeed.
Island Golf Resort your
The rich life of the Lowcountry comes from the natural beauty of
vacation destination. I’m very pleased to share the 21st issue
seashore and saltwater, sweetgrass, pluff mud, dunes, riverfront
of Connoisseur magazine and its stories about our great
estuaries and wildlife. But it doesn’t stop there. Charleston’s rich
island with you.
architectural history is as apparent in the peninsula’s shops and
Achieving an extraordinary guest experience at Kiawah Island
restaurants, residential neighborhoods and parks, as it is in the
Golf Resort is our foremost goal, so raising the caliber of our
plantations, forts and small towns that surround us.
golf to the highest level is extremely important to us. Learn
There’s always something going on. Festivals are celebrated
what we’ve done over the last few years to ensure your
year-round, from the Oyster Festival in January to the Holiday
Kiawah golf experience is the best in the U.S.
Parade of Boats in December and every month in between. Arts
Family travel is another one of the top reasons Kiawah is
and culture are featured in monthly art walks and 2nd Sunday on
so popular. Explore how tennis at the resort can be a family
King Street; galleries and local theaters have openings almost
affair. Plus, learn how visitors to The Spa at The Sanctuary
every day; and no other city can rival our internationally renowned
can customize their spa day.
showcase of the performing arts: Spoleto Festival USA.
We’re very proud that Kiawah Island Golf Resort was green
Food is at the center of life in Charleston. Many of our restau-
before "green" was cool. Find out how we’re taking the next
rants are owned by skilled, imaginative chefs and restaurateurs
step at the Town Center Market in East Beach. Speaking of
that utilize ingredients found within a few miles of their estab-
green, you can discover what the island does to help ensure
lishments and prepare them in Lowcountry tradition. The bounty
the future of sea turtles.
of the ocean, fertile farmlands, cultivated crops — like rice, tea
I sincerely hope that you take the opportunity to immerse
and mushrooms — and strong local economy keep us winning
yourself in the many joys of our island and choose to make a
national culinary awards and recognition.
visit to Kiawah a tradition for many years to come.
Great weather, a wealth of options for culture and entertainment, food, beauty, quality of life… and you. See what I mean about good fortune? I hope you enjoy your time here. Warm Wishes,
Susan Lucas
Roger M. Warren, PGA
Local Editor, Discover Charleston
President, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
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IF ARCHITECTURE, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, ARTISAN WORKSHOPS, Bill Tyner, who has been a tour guide for five years, says it’s
easy to spot Palmetto’s carriages because they’re drawn by mules, not horses. He points out that trips to the bottom of the Grand Canyon are on mules as well, because they’re stronger and heartier. The first stop on any carriage ride is the tiny lottery house
to assume that these tours are mostly a leisurely excursion
at the corner of Market and Church streets. Each carriage is
that’s short on substance. Not so in the Holy City. Charleston
randomly assigned one of three zones, which dictates which
is one of the few historical destinations in the country that
part of the city you will tour. The routes are regulated by the city
requires its tour guides be licensed. Hopefuls must pass a
to ensure visitors enjoy a free-flowing sightseeing experience.
rigorous 200-question exam that covers various aspects of
Regardless of which path you take, you’ll see and learn plenty.
the city’s rich heritage. While the exam is challenging, there
Tyner begins the tour by painting a mental picture of the city’s
are nonetheless a number of reputable carriage providers that
earliest boundaries for his guests. The British built a wall around
promise an entertaining and informative ride. Palmetto Carriage
the city to protect its inhabitants from the French, Spanish and
Works is the oldest.
Native Americans, but it was surprisingly small.
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MILITARY RELICS AND LOCAL LEGENDS CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION, CHARLESTON IS A CITY RICH WITH SAVORY STORIES. AND THERE IS PERHAPS NO BETTER WAY TO HEAR THEM THAN WHILE RIDING ONE OF THE CITY’S CHARMING CARRIAGES. It’s easy
“The ridge of the city was four blocks by three blocks,” says Tyner. “That’s approximately 60 acres in size.” For perspective, he points out that at one time more than 3,000 people lived within these 60 acres. “How did they get through it?” he asks, smiling. “There was one tavern for every 13 people that lived inside the wall.” The barrier started coming down in 1745 and was completely gone by the early 1790s. Of course there’s no scientific proof that alcohol made the confines of the city more bearable, and there’s evidence that something on the other end of the spectrum may have played a greater role in the city’s survival: churches. One of the first breathtaking structures that emerges as you turn onto Broad Street is St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the oldest surviving religious structure in a city that boasts more than 400 places of worship. That includes the second oldest synagogue building in the United States, Kahal Kadosh Beth
Elohim, and the French Huguenot Church, the oldest Gothic Revival church in all of South Carolina. One reason Charleston has been so successful at safeguarding the city’s character is because it has some of the strictest preservation laws in the country. In 1931, Charleston adopted the first preservation-zoning ordinance in the United States. Those regulations continue to protect the exquisite architecture and picturesque settings for which the city is renowned. Approaching the corner of Broad and East Bay, Tyner explains that in the early 1770s the Old Exchange Building was erected to support local business, especially the flourishing import/export industry. “In 1912, a developer tried to purchase it to reportedly build a gas station,” says Tyner. “But the Daughters of the American Revolution bought it and saved it from being demolished.” It has since become one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. Natural disasters in the 18th and 19th centuries extensively damaged a number of historic structures, many of which have been beautifully restored. The Unitarian Church on Archdale was decimated during the1886 earthquake. Fortunately, the original
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flooded in from across the country. The Great Fire of 1838 is said
At various points during the carriage tour Tyner points out that
to have burned down more than 1,000 buildings. Nonetheless,
Charleston is a proud city of “firsts.” Perhaps most famous is
the city managed to maintain its high standard of preservation.
the widely known fact that the first shot of the Civil War was
Today, the Charleston Board of Architectural Review must
OF FIRSTS
fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. But it’s not just about
approve any demolitions within the Old and Historic Districts. A
war. Introduced by French botanist André Michaux in the 18th
renovation or repair is required to “be sympathetic to the historic
century, the first crepe myrtle arrived in North America via
features that characterize its setting and context.” This means
Charleston. Dock Street Theatre was America’s first theater. Its
that if a window of blown glass is broken, it cannot simply be
first production was The Recruiting Officer, and It also staged
replaced with regular glass. When Hurricane Hugo hit the east
America’s first opera. The nation’s first fire insurance company
coast in 1989 — resulting in billions of dollars in damage in
was established in Charleston, as was the first Chamber of
Charleston alone — residents faced the practical and financial
Commerce and museum. The College of Charleston was the first
challenges of complying with this ordinance.
municipal college in the nation, and America’s first passenger
As the carriage turns on to East Bay Street, famed Rainbow
railroad started service out of Charleston, with its 136 miles of
Row comes into view. Built between 1730-40, Tyner explains
track stretching to Hamburg, South Carolina. One carriage ride
the area developed because of the shipping industry. At one
probably won’t cover the breadth of Charleston’s rich history, but
point more than 200 ships a day were loaded and unloaded in
it can be a first taste that leaves you hungering for more.
DOCK STREET THEATRE WAS AMERICA’S FIRST THEATER. ITS FIRST PRODUCTION WAS THE RECRUITING OFFICER, AND IT ALSO STAGED AMERICA’S FIRST OPERA.
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Charleston harbor. After the Civil War, the area fell into disrepair. It was mostly left to vandals and criminals until the early 20th century, when Judge Lionel K. Legge and his wife Dorothy Porcher Legge bought and renovated several of the buildings there. A number of stories circulate about how the structures got their varying hues, but regardless of their origins the neighborhood has become a Charleston landmark. Winding through the tree-lined streets, a glance in either direction often yields views of sweeping piazzas, or open spaces. Non-locals might call them balconies or porches, but they were built to channel the ocean breezes, which made them a simple but effective form of air conditioning. Another trademark feature is the ubiquitous display of exquisite wrought iron work. Once dubbed The Poet of Iron Work, Philip Simmons was a Charleston blacksmith that spent 78 years forging metal into artwork. Born in 1912, he spent seven decades honing his craft, generating more than 500 pieces, including balconies, gates and fences. Though he died in 2009, his work has left an indelible mark on the city, and his pieces can also be found at museums around the world. Q
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MOVIE BUFFS ARE LURED BY CHARLESTON’S TIMELESS BEAUTY
AND INIMITABLE AMBIENCE. OVER THE YEARS, THE CITY HAS BEEN FEATURED IN VARIOUS HISTORIC AND ROMANTIC FILMS, INCLUDING THREE SHOT AT BOONE HALL PLANTATION IN MOUNT PLEASANT: the 1980s mini-series North and South, based on John Jakes’ novels and starring Patrick Swayze and Kirstie Alley; Queen, the 1990 sequel to Alex Haley’s landmark Roots; and 2004’s The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena
draped with Spanish moss on either side and is known as
Rowlands and James Garner.
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inspiring Georgian-designed mansion there was built in 1936 by Canadian Ambassador Thomas Stone. Guided tours of the first floor allow guests to see the atmosphere that would have surrounded a Coastal Carolina planter’s family. Boone Hall also happens to be one of the oldest working farms in the country, continuously growing and producing Another favorite destination for cinema fans is Middleton Place, which is set on the banks of the Ashley River. The
Courtesy of Boone Hall Plantation (3)
Founded in 1681, Boone Hall is widely recognized for its gorgeous entry drive, lined by 274-year-old live oaks elegantly
“the most photographed plantation in America.” The awe-
BOONE HALL IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS GORGEOUS ENTRY DRIVE, LINED BY 274-YEAR-OLD LIVE OAKS ELEGANTLY DRAPED WITH SPANISH MOSS ON EITHER SIDE.
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Visitors often opt to take relaxing tours of the property aboard a carriage, but those who prefer to explore on their own can take a nature walk. Guided tours take visitors through the house museum and gardens where an expert leads a fascinating 30-minute discussion of the garden design, history and horticulture. Make sure to visit the stableyards where you can watch weavers, potters and blacksmiths demonstrate period skills as they
Patriot — starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, CHARLESTON HAS SO were practiced by those who were enslaved at MUCH HISTORY THAT Joely Richardson and Leon Rippy — was filmed Middleton Place. THE BEST WAY TO TAKE there in 2000. But for the biggest attraction of all head to IT ALL IN IS IN SMALL A National Historic Landmark with the oldest historic downtown Charleston. The city offers a DOSES WITH CARRIAGE wealth of sights and is easy to explore, but you landscaped gardens in the U.S., Middleton Place TOURS, WALKING boasts 65 acres that were first planted in 1741. may not get all the inside knowledge on your TOURS OR HARBOR It’s the birthplace of Arthur Middleton, a signer own. Charleston has so much history that the CRUISES. of the Declaration of Independence and son of best way to take it all in is in small doses with the 2nd president of the Continental Congress. carriage tours, walking tours or harbor cruises. Amazingly, the Middleton family has maintained The Market Area, horse-drawn carriage tours ownership of the property for 320 years. last about an hour and will clop you through 30 Thanks to an extensive variety of flowering plants — city blocks, down cobblestone streets imbued with more than including centuries-old camellias, azaleas, kalmia, magnolias, 300 years of Revolutionary and Civil War history. Licensed crepe myrtles and roses — Middleton Place is in bloom every guides, who are tested experts on Charleston’s history and its day of the year. influence on national events, provide the kind of great insight
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Walking tours abound in the city. Most last about two hours and take you on very specific strolls that carriages just can’t match. Bulldog Tours — winner of the Charleston City Paper Award for Best Tour Company for the last seven years — offers history, culinary, ghost and historic graveyard tours. If you are a history buff, foodie or enjoy getting goose bumps, Bulldog Tours can guide you down Rainbow Row, take you right to Charleston’s best kitchens or lead you on a nighttime journey through historic cemeteries.
you don’t get in your average high school classroom. Die-hard romantics can hire a private carriage for two or four. Given that Charleston has always been a port city, the harbor is its lifeblood. Hopping aboard a SpiritLine Cruise allows visitors to see more than 75 points of interest — including Fort Sumter, the Battery mansions, breathtaking Ravenel Bridge and even dolphins swimming in the harbor — from a different perspective. Harbor tours, dinner cruises, private dining events, sightseeing and packages that combine your cruise with other popular destinations make this a great way to enjoy the city. Back on dry land and moving farther inland, a short drive on the Maybank Highway — one of the most scenic roads in
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the country — can lead you to Wadmalaw Island, which lies just south of Charleston and west of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Because it cannot be commercially developed and the only way to get there is via a bridge that crosses
PRODUCING MORE THAN 320 VARIETIES OF BLACK AND GREEN TEAS ON THE 127-ACRE PROPERTY, THE PLANTATION IS ESPECIALLY KNOWN FOR ITS ORIGINAL AMERICAN CLASSIC TEA.
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refreshingly untouched. It is home to the last remaining working tea farm in the United States: the Charleston Tea Plantation. Producing more than 320 varieties of black and green teas on the 127acre property, the plantation is especially known for nine very special flavors that include its original American Classic Tea — the only tea in the world that is made exclusively with tea grown in the United States. According to the U.S. Tea Association, most of the teas in the world are grown in South America, Asia and Africa. American Classic Tea is the official tea served at the White House. With a history going back to 1666, the plantation offers a window back in time. For more than 150 years, growers tried to produce tea for consumption on American soil. Then in
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over Church Creek, much of Wadmalaw Island remains
1888, Dr. Charles Shepard made it a reality in nearby Summerville. In 1963, his tea plants were transplanted from Summerville to a 127-acre tract on Wadmalaw Island. After 24 years, the property officially became the the Charleston Tea Plantation. In 2003 it was purchased by Bigelow, the second largest tea producer in the U.S. Open seven days a week, the Charleston Tea
ORIGINALLY MCLEOD WAS A COTTON PLANTATION WHERE THE CASH CROP WAS GROWN AND HARVESTED BY ENSLAVED PEOPLES FROM AFRICA.
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Plantation is perfect for a day trip. Though they offer sandwiches, you might want to pack a nice lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables under the oak trees.
There are a number of other options for quick and satisfying day trips from the heart of the city. Charleston County Parks
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locations, each with its own set of enticing experiences suitable for every age group. If birdwatching is your calling, CCP’s Caw Caw Interpretive Center is a bird-lover’s paradise. Located south of Charleston on the Savannah Highway near Ravenel, more than 250 species have been identified on the park swallow-tailed kites, painted buntings, great blue herons and snowy egrets.
History buffs are easily impressed by McLeod Plantation Historic Site on James Island. Part of the federally recognized Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor in
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Charleston County Parks has four land parks; three beach parks and four beach areas with lifeguards during the summer season; three dog parks; two great fishing piers; three waterparks; a historic plantation; and even a climbing wall.
South Carolina, it has been part of Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern heritage since 1851. Originally McLeod was a working cotton plantation where the cash crop was grown and harvested by enslaved peoples brought from Africa. During the Civil War, it was occupied by Confederate forces and used as a hospital for their troops. After the evacuation of Charleston in 1865, the plantation was taken over by African-American Union soldiers from Massachusetts. Today the mansion is restored, as are five clapboard slave cabins.
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival Get Shuckin’ at the world’s largest oyster roast! Held at Boone Hall Plantation.
Ravenel Bridge toward Mount Pleasant. The bridge itself is a beauty to behold. Completed in 2005, the eight-lane, cablestayed bridge spans the Cooper River connecting the city to Charleston. But beyond state-of-the art architechture, Mount Pleasant is a town that celebrates its history while promoting a lifestyle that thoroughly embraces the present. Patriots Point is the first destination you hit when you cross over the bridge. The naval and maritime museum is home to the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown,
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Cooper River Bridge Run Run, walk, or cheer ‘em on in this scenic and celebrated 10K race! The Blessing of the Fleet Send off the shrimp fleet and sample fare from area restaurants!
now a museum ship. If history is something you enjoy, other destinations, like Boone Hall Plantation, offer a view of what life was like in the past. The city is also widely considered the American birthplace of sweetgrass basketry. Historians trace the beginnings to what was Christ Church Parish in the 17th century. The 400-year-old technique was originally brought to
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Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Learn about this unique art form and the rich culture behind it.
Hands, the annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival and
Patriots Point 4th of July Blast Great food, family fun and fabulous fireworks over Charleston Harbor.
Scottish Games Join in this celebration of “all things Scottish” (yes, bagpipes too) at Boone Hall Plantation. Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall Area restaurants offer up mouth-watering specialties. You won’t go away hungry!
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the history and culture of the artform are showcased. You can take a bit of Lowcountry with you by picking up a few sweetgrass pieces to decorate your living space. You might actually be inspired to redo your entire home
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artform is widely celebrated, with sculptures like Winnowing the permanent Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, where
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from generation to generation by their descendants. The
Children’s Day Festival Show your kid the Best Day Ever during this celebration of fun! Admission & all activities are free.
Celadon suggest a fresh take on interior design. Solid-wood furniture that is clean and simple in its design, complements global finds, giving the store a decidedly bohemian flair. Mount Pleasant may be steeped in history and tradition, but a roster of free cultural events, such as the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Children’s Day and the Christmas Light Parade, keep residents and visitors active and engaged. As does the dynamic dining scene. Farm-to-table never became a trend in these parts, simply because it was always a way of life. You might say the rest of the country just caught up. Local shrimp or crab
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Holiday Market & Christmas Parade Kick off the season with gifts and goodies from the Holiday Market and bask in the glow of floats adorned with thousands of lights!
can be paired with a locally brewed beer, and slow and low barbecue is a way of life. The Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival and Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall go hand in hand with the farmers markets and myriad of restaurants, such as the stylish Fish House and sophisticated Water’s Edge.
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“THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN THE GREATER CHARLESTON AREA
IS SOLID AND SHOULD REMAIN SO THROUGH 2018,” SAYS STEVE SLIFER, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT NUMBERNOMICS DURING A SMALL BUSINESS LUNCH EVENT AT HALLS IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON. “Interest rates will tick up a little
New construction of single-family homes continues to boom in
with home mortgage rates moving a little past five percent by
water. The result is that nearly all homes labeled “coastal” are
2018, but overall the national economy and, especially the local
essentially in sensitive areas and more than likely require federal
large developments, especially west of Charleston. Wildly popular, coastal homes, by definition, are near the
economy, will keep moving in a positive direction.” Supporting
flood insurance. With new homes, built to the most current
his statement is Boeing’s presence along with two new massive
standards, that’s not a concern. But renovating a 20-year-old
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo Cars manufacturing plants that
home can require some considerations.
are currently under construction. The Charleston housing market seems to like the
Custom builders construct new homes but are asked to renovate and update existing homes, too. Cathy Buffington,
momentum and continues to improve, with new listings up 4.3
partner in the locally-owned Buffington Homes, moved here 20
percent from 2015 and a whopping 41 percent when compared
years ago with her husband who gave up a medical practice
to 2012, according to the Charleston Trident Association of
to become an award-winning luxury homebuilder in Kiawah,
Realtors in their Annual Report on Charleston Area Housing.
the Old Village of Mount Pleasant and Wadmalaw Island. She
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water, but that does not necessarily mean they are on the
understands the challenges homeowners face when deciding
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whether to build or renovate in coastal areas.
The market for Charleston area coastal homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; those located
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within a few miles of the Atlantic coastline â&#x20AC;&#x201D; continues to remain
regulation, so we look at a renovation request from two sides,â&#x20AC;?
solid according to the Trident report. Downtown Charleston,
Buffington says. FEMA code limits renovations of coastal homes
Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Johns Island, James Island,
to 50 percent of the value of the house structure, not including
Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, the Isle of Palms, Kiawah and Seabrook are
the land or out buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The price to renovate may be so high,
all very strong in the previously-owned category and in new
it may be better to start new.â&#x20AC;?
construction. New construction, single-family, coastal homes
One of the architecture firms that Buffington collaborates
begin around $475,000 and rise quickly into the six figures.
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homes in the area, but he was the architect for Chef Ken
will always have the last say.â&#x20AC;? Camens began his career in the
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THE CHARLESTON COAST
Various national awards have been bestowed upon Charleston in the last few years, and it’s no wonder. Downtown Charleston is home to amazing restaurants, arts and culture, distinctive architecture and deeply rooted history. But when you start to explore the surrounding communities, the natural beauty and coastal charm come shining through in new and different ways.
We’re not surprised that 34 people move to the Charleston area everyday.
Mt Pleasant
With its rich heritage and a small-town appeal that belies its recent growth, Mount Pleasant is in close proximity to both the beaches and downtown Charleston.“Mount Pleasant is booming. Around 48 homes are closing a week in Mount Pleasant, making it one of the top-selling areas in the Charleston market,” says Dunes Properties of Mount Pleasant Broker in Charge Catherine Parker. Sullivans Island is one of the most relaxing and family-friendly beaches on the South Carolina coast. Year-round, residents and visitors enjoy the island’s inviting beaches, charming seaside neighborhoods, laid-back atmosphere and rich history. It’s also home to some of the most luxurious and coveted real estate on the Charleston coast. Wild Dunes
Seabrook
The Isle of Palms, which is home to the award-winning Wild Dunes Resort, has been a vacation destination for almost 100 years. According to Dunes Properties agent Judd Borders, “We are seeing an increase in
agent on Folly Beach since 1996. “Even so, Folly still offers some of the most affordable oceanfront properties in the Charleston area.” Carefully and thoughtfully planned, Kiawah Island offers relaxation,
new construction on Isle of Palms with lots being scooped up left and right,
recreation and privacy. With a strong sense of preservation for the landscape,
which shows a confidence in the market from builders.” Of the Wild Dunes
the homes on Kiawah are all built into and with the land, instead of on it. This
Resort, agent Betty Poore adds “The Wild Dunes market is hot with low
private resort community has become one of the country’s top second-home
inventory and reasonable prices. Ocean front is the top seller of course, but
destinations, as well as a favorite vacation spot for families and golfers alike.
the more affordable price point of interior properties has them flying off the
Karen Hity, sales manager of the Dunes Properties office at Bohicket Marina
shelf as well! Buyers are younger and Wild Dunes is so kid friendly, it is an
adds, “The Kiawah Island Golf Resort is well into renovating Cougar Point Golf
easy choice for many families.”
Course, and at their signature Ocean Course location there are plans to begin
Dewees Island is a small private island off the Isle of Palms with only 150 homesites. This natural enclave is a great place to get away from it all, in a
building several cottages on the grounds for the complete golfing experience.” Seabrook Island’s uncrowded beaches are ideal for swimming, shelling,
community dedicated to environmental preservation and connections between
fishing, dolphin watching or even riding horses. Despite its peaceful
neighbors. “Dewees has been discovered this year. So far in 2017, we've sold
seclusion, Seabrook offers residents and guests two championship golf
more property than in all of last year. But there are still incredible bargains to
courses, a tennis center and a deep-water marina.
be found,” says Judy Fairchild, a Dewees resident and Dunes agent.
To visit these diverse communities is a treat, but to call them home, well,
On the other side of the Charleston Peninsula, West Ashley, James
that’s really special. At Dunes Properties we understand the need for intelligent,
Island and Johns Island all have charming neighborhoods, flanked by the
professional agents who specialize in their respective communities, assist home
scenic waterfront vistas and marshes of the Ashley and Stono Rivers and
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Known as “The Edge of America,” Folly Beach is the closest beach to
we live in the communities we represent. Our children attend area schools,
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creeks, and a vibrant commercial district, this beach town has something
the local courses. Since our earliest days, we’ve carefully grown our family of
for everyone. “Folly Beach’s oceanfront home sales are up 60 percent in
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KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA:
ONE OF BARRON’S TOP SECOND-HOME DESTINATIONS
T
he vision for many of us is a common one: finding that perfect place that allows us to unplug, escape the rigors of everyday life and truly reconnect with our loved ones. Such a place exists. Kiawah Island has created the kind of remarkable sanctuary that attracts owners for its natural beauty, coastal splendor and unparalleled amenities. Located just south of historic Charleston, Kiawah has been a staple on Barron’s magazine’s list of “Top 20 Second-Home Resorts” for years. Developed with care and precision, Kiawah Island has elevated community building to an art form. Homes are designed to exist in harmony with the environment, building upon Kiawah’s natural Lowcountry charms and the island’s forests, marshland, rivers and shore. Will Culp of Kiawah Partners, the island’s developer, expresses a deep appreciation for the level of planning that has made Kiawah such a singular destination. “I call it a Southern paradise,” Culp says. “When you think of a masterplanned project with the size and scope of Kiawah — the tranquility, the calmness, the environmentally friendly nature of the entire development over its life cycle — it’s really hard to find a comparable community of this size that has been able to accomplish such a feat.” The first sales of real estate in the private Kiawah community (which encompasses the 10,000-acre barrier island) took place 40 years ago, in the spring of 1976. Since then, a steady, conservative development plan has allowed for the roughly 4,000 homes, cottages, villas and homesites to complement the natural beauty of the island and its 10 miles of private Atlantic beachfront. The most recently introduced neighborhoods on Kiawah
Island are on the eastern and western tips of the property: Ocean Park to the east and Cassique to the west. “The vision for Ocean Park started with the principle of designing with nature, which was initiated in the 1970s,” states Mark Permar, a nationally-acclaimed land planner and architect who has been with Kiawah Partners nearly from the beginning. “That was about balancing the built world within the natural world in a harmonic way.” Permar goes on to add, “We looked at what it's like to live on a golf course and not necessarily be a golfer. People were treating golf courses like a park. From that came the plan for an open park that meanders down the island for more than a mile. Mid-way, it sweeps down to the Marsh House, which overlooks an unbelievable savanna of marshland facing south and toward the inlet, and the front nine of The Ocean Course.” On the island’s west end, Cassique represents the best of Kiawah: a private ocean enclave where the Kiawah River flows to the Atlantic. Cassique is where many Kiawah Island Club amenities — including the links course by Tom Watson and fitness, tennis and pool access at the Sports Pavilion — are concentrated. Shopping, dining and entertainment options at Freshfields Village are just a short bike ride away. Kiawah Island Real Estate, the exclusive real estate offices on the island, has helped over 10,000 families find their dream property on Kiawah over the last 40 years. Access to the Island is restricted to owners and guests, but community amenities and available properties on Kiawah can be viewed at www.KiawahIsland.com.
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HISTORIC AND TRADITIONAL, CHARLESTON IS ALSO THE KIND OF PLACE THAT KNOWS HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.
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VISITORS FIRST COME TO CHARLESTON TO IMMERSE Charleston traces its golf roots to the mid-1700s. In fact,
it has often been labeled “the birthplace of golf in America.”
Turtle Point, Cougar Point, Osprey Point and Oak Point. The Ocean Course, which was the setting for The Legend of
Bagger Vance, has also hosted some of the sport’s biggest tournaments, including the Ryder Cup, two World Cups, the UBS Cup, the PGA Professional National Championship, the Senior PGA and, most recently, the PGA Championship.
The South Carolina Golf Club, now chartered as the Country Club of Charleston, was founded in 1786 and is recognized
BEACH RETREATS
by GOLF Magazine as the nation’s first golf club. Today,
Among Charleston’s many charms are its miles of unspoiled
three resort communities — Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and
seashore. Just a few miles from the storied beauty of
Seabrook Island — serve as cornerstones for the local golfing
downtown Charleston, spectacular beaches beckon visitors
community, but the truth is Lowcountry golfers have dozens of
with the timeless pleasure of sun and surf.
options, and the vast majority of those are open to the public. At Kiawah Island Golf Resort five stellar courses stretch across the picturesque property — The Ocean Course,
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Just eight miles south of Charleston, Folly Beach is the closest beach to the city and is widely known as the “Edge of America.” The beach is accessible from various points and
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OUT FOR TURTLES!
South Carolina’s beaches are the traditional nesting grounds for a variety of sea turtle species. Many injured and sick turtles also wash ashore here. The South Carolina Aquarium is home to the state’s only hospital for these injured turtles. For more information on how you can take a tour of the facilities and get a closer look at the creatures, visit scaquarium.org.
does not provide lifeguard service nor are there any public facilities. Servicing one of the most diverse recreational areas in the Southeast, the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission is responsible for maintaining the countywide park system. Currently the commission operates three large, multi-dimensional family parks, three waterparks, three beach offers some of the best surfing on the East Coast. The action
parks and a brand-new family trail park designed specifically
is at a spot called The Washout on the eastern end of the
for walking, running and biking. Additionally, the commission
island, near the Old Coast Guard Station. On the western end
runs a marina, two fishing piers, three dog parks, an equestrian
of the island, popular Folly Beach County Park offers a full set
center, campground and cottage.
on duty seasonally along the designated swimming area. Nearby, the Isle of Palms offers beautiful ocean frontage
Those planning a tennis vacation will be happy to know that Tennis Resorts Online ranked three Charleston area resorts within its World’s Top 25 Gold Medal Resorts list:
in an environmentally friendly setting. While public beach
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (No. 1), Wild Dunes Resort (No. 2)
access is available at various locations along the coastline, the
and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort (No. 14).
best point of entry is through the Isle of Palms County Park, which has lifeguards on duty seasonally. Adjacent to the Isle of Palms, beach lovers have Sullivan’s
Kiawah earned top marks by being the standout resort in the categories of Best Staff, Best Tennis Instruction and Programming, Best Overall Children’s Programs and Best Spa.
Island. The public-access beach sits along a three-mile stretch
The resort also earned high marks in the Best Lodging and
of oceanfront and is known for its soft sand, a wide beach
Best Cuisine categories. Its Barth Tennis Academy, within the
at low tide and Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse. The area is also
Kiawah Island Club Sports Pavilion, is home to state-of-the-
marked by stations, which refer back to the lifesaving stations
art courts and top-notch pros. They also offer themed training
for which the island was once known. Today, the beach
weekends, including for women and for kids.
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of amenities, as well as shelter rental and lifeguards that are
A FAMILY AFFAIR A number of those visiting Charleston — and returning year after year — are reeled in by how easy it is to take a family vacation here. The city is accessible, picturesque and historic, making it an excellent place for a laid-back adventure set
THE KIAWAH FAMILY KAYAKING TOUR BEGINS AT MINGO POINT AND MEANDERS THROUGH REMOTE TIDAL CREEKS.
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in an incomparable outdoor classroom. But beyond the city’s history — and city
through remote tidal creeks. The tour is paced so that even a three-year-old can participate, and the kayaks offer a privileged view of the landscape and wildlife. You might even spot dolphins! In fact, wildlife is a big draw here. Activities like the Mingo Point Oyster Roast offer a good way to feed the troops while they dance to music and see a live animal show. Children can see and touch animals
limits — many families take the short and scenic
up close, including alligators. Even if you are not an
drive out to Kiawah Island Golf Resort, where the five-star,
oyster fan, you can enjoy the buffet-style barbecue and relaxed
luxury beachfront Sanctuary Hotel is complemented by an
vibe. For additional gator sightings, the Cherrywood BBQ & Ale
assortment of resort villas and private homes. With multiple
House is a great place to have a delicious brisket and watch the
bedrooms and baths, full kitchens and other convenient
reptiles bask around the pond.
amenities, the properties are ideal for those traveling with kids. The best way to get around the property and really
Athletes are also covered at Kiawah. Tennis lovers can hit the courts knowing that their kids are in good hands at the
appreciate the sights, sounds and scents of the landscape is on
globally recognized children’s tennis program, just as they are
a bike. The resort’s bicycle rental program can outfit the entire
when they hit the links at Osprey Point Golf Course, or any of
family with bikes — and complimentary helmets if needed — for
the other storied courses on the property.
the week, a few days or a few hours. The choice is yours. Getting around is not always about the destination though.
Other fun activities include arts and craft classes, nature programs and, of course, heading to the Night Heron Children's
On a vacation, it’s about the journey itself. Sign up for the Family
Pool. Or keep it cool and simple at Beaches and Cream, where
Kayaking Tour, which begins at Mingo Point and meanders
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CHARLESTON HAS DEVELOPED ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE GALLERY SCENES IN THE WORLD, MAKING THE CITY AN EXCITING ART DESTINATION.
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A local gem established by local contemporary impressionist artist Rick Reinert, his first namesake gallery — Reinert Fine Art & Sculpture Garden — is located at 179 King Street. Walk through the veritable art and sculpture garden and you might run into Reinert himself painting his characteristic Charleston street scenes. Just a block away, the new Reinert Contemporary Fine Art gallery features Reinert’s original work, as well as that of various other artists.
WALKING THROUGH CHARLESTON OFTEN FEELS LIKE STROLLING
THROUGH AN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. CERTAINLY, THERE’S A DEEP SENSE OF HISTORY, BUT THE CITY ALSO HAS A STRONG ARTISTIC PEDIGREE. WITH MORE THAN 40 GALLERIES REPRESENTING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS — MANY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER — YOU ARE SURE TO FIND A PIECE FOR YOUR COLLECTION.
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If art is what you seek, plan your visit to take place during
one of the Charleston Gallery Association’s (CGA) official Art Walks. The walks take place in the early evening four times a year — on the first Friday of March, May, October and December — and all CGA galleries participate, opening their doors to the public and serving light bites, wine and other refreshments. The galleries will often plan special events
Title: Wilhelm Mozer Food Store Artist: Hohlwein Year: 1909 Size: 49 x 36 inches
Title: Duncan Yo-Yos Artist: Gid Year: 1930 Size: 31 ¼ x 23 ¾ inches
Title: : McQueen Drives Porsche Year: 1971 Size: 40 x 30 inches
Title: Cunard White Star Artist: Roquin Year: 1946 Size: 9 x 24 ¼ inches
Title: Travel to Paris Artist: Lacaze Year: ca. 1928 Size: 40 x 24 inches
Title: Dr. No, James Bond Year: 1971 Size: 78 x 55 inches
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or host featured artists during these eventings. For more
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information visit CharlestonGalleryAssociation.com, where you
A vacation is the best time to experience the art scene in
can stay up-to-date on upcoming events and also download a
Charleston, as you have the time to hop from gallery to gallery
map of all the CGA art galleries (see page 70) to customize
at your leisure. If you like something you see, you don’t have to
your own “art walk.” There are many ways to tackle the
worry about complicating your travels with an awkwardly large
compact art district, but if it’s your first time in Charleston — or
carry on. Local galleries are experienced at properly packaging
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few suggestions to offer. A ROYAL ENTRANCE Start in the heart of the bustling historic art district at the corner of Queen and Meeting Streets. The galleries in this area include Atrium Art Gallery, Meyer Vogl Gallery, Corrigan Gallery and Principle Gallery. These represent a fine selection of various artistic styles, ranging from contemporary abstract to realism, and they are also near the newly renovated Gibbes Museum of Art.
Meyer Vogl Gallery features contemporary oil paintings by its owners, Laurie Meyer and Marissa Vogl, as well as other local artists. It also exhibits work by nationally recognized guest artists, such as Quang Ho and Anne Blair Brown. “By exhibiting artwork for which we feel an emotional connection, we hope to engage the senses of art lovers and introduce collectors to exhilarating new works,” says gallery director Katie Geer.
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art can be found at Atrium Art Gallery, which is located at
Heading back onto Queen Street, Corrigan Gallery was one of the first contemporary art galleries in the city to exclusively represent local artists. It is owned by artist Lese Corrigan and has both representational and abstract works of art on exhibit, treating visitors to all the characteristic Charleston charm but with a contemporary edge. LONG LIVE KING Another cluster of art galleries are just a block away on lower King Street. The Audubon Gallery is home to a stunning array of limited-edition fine art prints and paintings from the golden age of natural history. It also carries bird carvings and antique decoys, as well as a collection of 20th century sporting and Southern art â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both antique and contemporary. A couple of blocks away, on Broad Street and then also on East Bay Street, there are two other concentrations of galleries worth visiting. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to keep an eye out for the individual gems scattered throughout the area, too!
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This year’s edition features more than 160 ticketed events, held in 12 venues across Charleston that represent the city’s storied past and its dynamic present. These include the raw and intimate Woolfe Street Playhouse, historic Dock Street Theatre, versatile Memminger Auditorium and the recently renovated Charleston Gaillard Center. “On the heels of a hugely exciting 40th season, this year’s festival promises to build on that momentum, with even more dance and theater performances than in previous years,” says festival’s general director, Nigel Redden. “Charleston’s rich history in the arts comes alive during each festival, and we will explore that history and add to it again.” The Gaillard will once again host the capstone opera, this year a lavish production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. In addition to presenting the U.S. premiere of Vivaldi’s celebrated opera, Farnace, Dock Street Theatre will also be home to the acclaimed Irish theater company Druid’s production of Waiting
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for Godot. Award-winning Garry Hynes, Druid’s artistic director, will direct both Dock Street performances. Blind Summit Theatre’s The Table, Aurélia Thierrée’s Murmurs and Rezo Gabriadze’s Ramona can be seen at the College of Charleston’s Emmett Robinson Theatre. As usual, several venues across the College of Charleston will feature Spoleto shows. At the picturesque Cistern Yard, jazz master Dee Dee Bridgewater will play as part of the Wells Fargo Jazz series. To see innovative contemporary dance companies from around the globe — including France’s balletmeets-hip-hop duo Wang Ramirez, Israel’s L-E-V and the New York-based Gallim Dance — head to the Sottile Theatre.
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The American Express Woolfe Street Series will send audiences to the Upper King-area for a wide array of events, including a world premiere from tap choreographer and performer Ayodele Casel, three programs from Spoleto Festival USA’s director of orchestral activities John Kennedy’s Music in Time series and the world premiere of Cinema and Sound, featuring festival-favorite Stephen Prutsman on the piano. The spectacular Wells Fargo Festival Finale is set to take place across the Ashley River at historic Middleton Place, giving ticket holders an opportunity to explore the estate’s lush grounds and scenic gardens, as well as access to a full line-up of local and regional bands headlined by The Revivalists. Q
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established artists within the realm of
dating from 1890 to the 1960s.
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Wells Gallery
“Our newly opened third location,
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historic building located only a block
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KING STREET AND ITS SURROUNDINGS, HISTORIC CHARLESTON CITY MARKET, FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE, THE STORES IN MOUNT PLEASANT AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE METRO AREA, YOU CAN FIND JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE HOLY CITY. Perhaps more importantly, you can find items that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, as the city itself informs what many retailers choose to carry and promote. Inspired by the ornamental gates that grace the city, once forged in iron and celebrated throughout the region, Southern Gates Collection offers a line of fine jewelry in sterling silver that reproduces that distinctively regional legacy. Available at Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry in the Charleston City Market, the Francis Marion Hotel’s General Store, Carolina Girls and Polly’s Fine Jewelry, the collection includes rings, earrings,
pendants, bracelets, handmade pearl earrings and more than 400 unique designs that are inspired by 18th and 19th century wrought iron gates. entrances is Gates of Charleston, which can be found at Gold Creations. The designs are available in pendants, charms, bracelets and necklaces at the local jewelry institution, which has been at the Charleston City Market for more than 40 years. Beyond the gates, Gold Creations carries the incredibly popular Charleston Rice Bead designs, a sterling silver collection that is also a nod to the city’s rich culinary culture.
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High-end designer and custom-made jewelry can be found at Paulo Geiss Jewelers, which is an exclusive dealer for Forevermark diamonds and John Hardy, and carries coveted brands like Precision Set, A. Link, A. Jaffe, Ritani, Plevé and Namdar, among many others.
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Goldschmiedeschule (jewelers school) and Fachhochschule fuer Gestaltung (academy for the arts and design) in Pforzheim, Germany. He opened Paulo Geiss Jewelers in Charleston in 1984 and has built upon his family’s well-established reputation by working with an elite group of manufacturers and designers to offer customers the world’s most unique styles and designs. Beyond personal accessories, you can glamorize your living space, at inspired show rooms like Ro Sham Beaux’s on Upper King Street. Described as “a fusion of Charleston, South Carolina meets Venice Beach, California,” Ro Sham
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Downtown on Burns Lane, The Hidden Countship is a treasure worth finding. At the heart of the museum-like store is the desire to celebrate and promote Italian arts, artists and history. “Italian goods are unmistakable. There is an immediate recognition about them,” says Donatella Cappelletti, who, along with her husband, Giulio Della Porta, owns the shop. “We wanted to bring things that are unmistakably Italian… This space, where art and artisanship meet, is a beautiful place to navigate,” says Cappelletti.
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Shopping downtown can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not the only destination for retail therapy in the area. Cross the Ravenel Bridge out to Mount Pleasant for yet another store that takes its inspiration from its historic hometown. Take a piece of Charleston home and light up your living space with any of the beautiful lamps and lighting fixtures at Carolina Lanterns. The dazzling showroom houses an astounding array of options — from custom-made copper and brass lanterns to lamps that use propane, natural gas or electricity — giving you plenty of options to consider. Also in Mount Pleasant, Celadon offers a fresh take on home décor. There, solid-wood furniture that is clean and simple in design shares the rustic space with global accessories, imparting the store with a bohemian vibe.
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Drawing inspiration from natural settings, Christina Jervey, is a metalsmith whose unique jewelry style shines through in each one of her works. Intrigued by organic, imperfect beauty, Jervey uses ancient metalsmithing techniques to create timeless treasures in brass, sterling silver and 14-karat gold. Her jewelry creations are available online and can also be found locally at Gwynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Mount Pleasant and at Hamden Clothing downtown. Her work has received national acclaim, being featured in multiple publications, including Southern Living, Garden and Gun, InStyle, Lucky,
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Farther out on Kiawah Island, Freshfields Village is home to an assortment of stylish boutiques, including Las Olas, Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, Wonder Works, Seacoast Sports & Outfitters, Peyton William Jewelry, Coastal Footwear and GDC Home. Special events are held regularly, and the tone is always laid-back, friendly, in short, Southern.
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At the corner of Wentworth and King Streets, Savannah Bee Company is a truly unusual store with a unique history of sweetness, sustainability and beauty. “Savannah Bee Company grew out of my passion for bees, beekeeping and honey,” says Ted Dennard, the store’s charismatic founder, who started out as a beekeeper. “Our specialty honey is the culmination of a 35-year search for the world’s best. Our beauty products deliver real benefits derived from treasured hive ingredients —
relaxed look and feel of the barrier islands. They carry T-shirts,
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mead and beauty products. On Meeting Street, the Trunk Show is where you’ll find vintage
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Dining in greater Charleston is an experience few other
cities can offer. Unlike New York or San Francisco — cities Charleston has outdone in the “Best City” competition for the last five years — the Holy City is a relative newcomer to the haute dining scene. Though it only began to take shape in the mid 1980s, today there are easily 200 or more extraordinary dining venues where the cuisine is outstanding and the service
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AND NO. 1 CITY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA IN THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2016 WORLD’S BEST AWARDS. THAT’S THE UMPTEENTH TIME CHARLESTON HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CITIES ON THE PLANET. CHARLESTON DOES HAVE EVERYTHING: HISTORY, BEAUTY, ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, BEACHES AND, OF COURSE, INCOMPARABLE DINING.
j DINING superb. When paired with the incredible number of historic plantations and mansions, it’s little surprise the Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau brags that “Charleston tastes as good as it looks.” And looks can be everything, especially when it comes to the way in which a restaurant presents itself or how it visually stimulates its patrons with its ambience and brings them into the environment both inside and outside of the restaurant. With a spellbinding harbor and the impressive Ravenel Bridge as a backdrop, the Charleston Harbor Fish House on Patriot’s Point makes the best use of its privileged location.
Offering dramatic views of the city’s skyline, Charleston Harbor, Ravenel Bridge and the U.S.S Yorktown, the excellent views are matched by the seafood creations thought up by Chef de Cuisine Michel Fitzhugh. Begin the evening upstairs at the Bridge Bar, the only rooftop bar in Mount Pleasant with commanding views of the entire harbor. Sit and sip, and follow up the pastel painted sunset with the sparkling bridge lights. Also in Mount Pleasant on photogenic Shem Creek, take a seat outdoors directly on the waterfront at Water’s Edge Restaurant. From your vantage point you can watch dolphins parade up the creek as shrimp boats unload their daily haul.
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j DINING Savor a glass of wine from chef and owner Jimmy Purcell’s award-winning list of more than 450 labels while delighting in his personal brand of Lowcountry cuisine. If you are in the mood to just enjoy a cocktail with friends, the Cabana Bar at Water’s Edge is a guaranteed good time. On the Charleston side of the harbor, the only waterfront dining available downtown is at Fleet Landing on Concord Street. Tradd and Weesie Newton’s iconic restaurant also commands sweeping views of the harbor, but that’s because it actually rests on pilings right in the harbor itself. It’s simply gorgeous, with every table offering a perfect place for lunch or an early evening dinner with a view. On the corner of King and Calhoun Streets you’ll find the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, named after Revolutionary
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Just across from City Market on the corner of Market and East Bay Streets is one of America’s great, classic steakhouses: Grill 225. Step inside and you are transported to the great steakhouses of New York or Chicago. Charleston’s first and only USDA Prime steakhouse, Grill 225 is also a member of the Great Steakhouses of North America. All of the restaurant’s cuts — including the filet mignon — are hand selected and wet-aged for 42–50 days. The technique imparts the beef with a delectably tender texture and juicy flavor that beef lovers crave. In addition to steaks, the restaurant offers a daily, sustainable seafood selection, as well as an overwhelming wine list that includes Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay by the glass. But the perfect way to kick off an evening at Grill 225 is to order one of their famous proprietary Nitrotinis — a martini infused with liquid nitrogen and cooled to -320 degrees Fahrenheit. This is cool redefined.
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WHEN HUSK FIRST OPENED IN 2011, IT WAS NAMED THE BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN AMERICA BY BOTH BON APPÉTIT AND SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINES.
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War hero General Francis Marion, on the first floor of the Francis Marion Hotel. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Swamp Fox provides valet parking as a courtesy. Warm and intimate, most of the tables in the cozy dining hall look out on to King Street. Across the street is Marion Square, where the weekly Charleston Farmer’s Market is the thing to do on a Saturday. Chef Daniel James is one of the many locals shopping at the market each Saturday. He prepares a special three-course dinner making as much use of the fresh, local, seasonal products as he can. The dinners are fresh, delicious and at the right price point. Each dinner includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer. The menu changes monthly and reservations are a must. A little west is Husk, the star of James Beard AwardWinning chef Sean Brock’s growing dynasty of fine southern
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Dining outdoors is a treat, especially when it’s in a garden, where the ambient noise is minimized and the lovely surroundings elevate the experience. The first restaurant to ever capitalize on a garden setting was 82 Queen, which opened its doors 35 years ago. Chef Steve Kish partnered with Harvey Poole and Joe Sliker to open Charleston’s first “white tablecloth restaurant” in a 300-year-old building in the French Quarter. Dining outdoors in the lush courtyard beneath a centuries old magnolia tree is an incredibly special experience. Before 82 Queen, which took its name from its address, Charleston did not have a single fine dining establishment. This was the place where Lowcountry cuisine was first defined by Chef Kish, informed by a historic understanding of the Charleston palate.
eateries. When Husk first opened in 2011, it was named the best new restaurant in America by Bon Appétit and Southern
Living magazines. The food is outstanding, but so is the ambience, especially if you are dining on the porch. In a separate building, a few steps from the main seating area, is what is widely agreed to be the most beautiful bar in Charleston. From the lighting and exposed brick to the rough-hewn beams, The Bar at Husk offers the perfect setting in which to indulge in the best bourbon in town. Now, to everyone’s delight, there is also an outdoor patio that opens at 3:00 p.m. daily. Because outdoor, garden seating is limited and highly prized, make reservations as early as you can, especially if Charleston’s weather is accommodating. The Peninsula Grill Courtyard at 112 N Market Street, is home to one of Charleston’s most
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Out on East Bay Street, there are four dining spots that are well worth the visit — and the splurge: McCrady’s Restaurant, McCrady’s Tavern, Husk and Minero. McCradys’ Restaurant, McCrady’s Tavern, Husk and Minero are part of Neighborhood Dining Group, and Chef Sean Brock is one of the partners. McCrady’s Restaurant is a 22-seat, U-shaped, tasting-only venue, where for $125 a person Chef
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brickwork, fountains and
Brock will perform his culinary magic right in front of you. Reservations are booked by the first of the month, so pick a date and lock it in. McCrady’s, formerly a traditional Charleston steakhouse, has been completely and stunningly reimagined into McCrady’s Tavern. It features a selection of small plates on Brock’s menu. The roots and name of this tavern go back to the 1700s and feature a Mac and Cheese side from an 1802 recipe by Thomas Jefferson. Minero is Chef Brock’s newest concept. It offers a very casual take on Mexican cuisine, and it’s a fun place to enjoy some great food. It was named one of the “10 Best Cheap Eats In Charleston” by Travel + Leisure magazine. Also near the City Market is one of the most recognized dining establishments in all of Charleston: Hank’s Seafood Restaurant. In 1999 Hank Holliday re-created a classic Charleston fish house in an old warehouse building at 10 Hayne Street with the help of Bentel & Bentel, the awardwinning New York architectural firm, and noted interior designer Amelia Handegan from Charleston. That interior, with its leather-pleated banquettes and the wildly inventive idea of having a large common table, largely set Hank’s apart from the beginning. These seating arrangements have been replicated by many restaurants in Charleston today. The pine plank floors, use of leather, lighting and rich mahogany trim, create a visual masterpiece.
Experience 492
on Historic King Street
Hank’s was the first to have wait staff in white dinner jackets and feature “caught-that-day” seafood entrees and a saloonstyle bar. For 17 years in a row, readers of the Charleston City
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Paper voted Hank’s as the “Best Seafood Restaurant” in town. The fully renovated 492 King Street also makes use of its ambience and history. The building dates back to the late 1800s when clothiers played an important role in Charleston’s economy, especially in the Upper King Street district, where the restaurant is located. The button wall art installation in the main dining room, which is a take on a photograph of sous
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vide leeks, pays homage to that history. The restaurant’s fabric ceiling in the downstairs dining area is a replica of a 1902 city map. Beyond the unique and thoughtful design details, live music and a changing menu of deliciously fresh, sustainable
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dishes make this a great sport to grab a meal with friends. Pearlz is one of the great oyster bars in Charleston. If you like slurping the favorite lowcountry bivalve, Pearlz is your place. It’s part of Mark Cumins’ and Jerry Sheer’s Homegrown Hospitality Group (HHG) that has been developing dining concepts since 1985 when they opened TBonz, their first restaurant in
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Charleston. They now have more than 20 locations in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. In addition to Pearlz and TBonz Gill & Grill, Kaminsky’s Dessert Café and the Liberty Tap Room & Grill are also part of their portfolio of dining concepts. The Darling Oyster Bar
FULL MENU, ROOM SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE AT THE FRENCH QUARTER INN, WHICH WAS RANKED AMONG THE “BEST CITY HOTELS IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.” BY TRAVEL + LEISURE
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is yet another spot that embraces and promotes the Lowcountry’s relationship with the bivalve. The 14seat raw bar fronts bustling King Street, making for an outing that is equal parts lively and delicious. If you are looking for a great place to stay when you return to Charleston, reserve a room at the
French Quarter Inn, ranked among the “Best City Hotels in the Continental U.S.” by Travel + Leisure magazine. Full menu,
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1. Chef Simon Andrews studied at the Culinary Institute of America in the early 1990s after emigrating from Ireland and began his career as an apprentice pastry chef with the Italian bistro Sfuzzi. After assisting with restaurant openings in New York, Simon made his way to Charleston. The Francis Marion Hotel and Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar are proud to have him lead their team. 2. As a graduate of the culinary program at Trident Technical College, 1. Chef Simon Andrews
2. Executive Sous
Ballard joined Grill 225 in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy classical and modern
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3. Chef de Cuisine Kyle Bowling
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5. With more than two decades of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Castanas was appointed executive chef of Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier prime steak house Grill 225 in 2002. He has developed a culinary philosophy and signature style all his own, using only the freshest ingredients possible and creating simple yet compelling preparations that allow flavors to take center stage. 6. Chef Graham Dailey began his career in New York City under FHOHEULW\ FKHI $QWKRQ\ %RXUGDLQ b+H WKHQ PRYHG WR 3DULV HQUROOHG LQ Le Cordon Bleu and became the first American to apprentice at the
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freshest and best ingredients both locally and globally.
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DELICIOUS FOOD. Savor Every Bite. Overlooking Marion Square, The Swamp Fox Restaurant is a true Charleston icon in the historic district since 1924. The Swamp Fox is known for its tried and true Southern influenced menu. Executive Sous Chef Phil Gaulin prides himself on creating savory dishes chock-full of artfully enhanced flavors with farm fresh local produce, fish and poultry. It’s apparent why locals and tourists alike return time and time again.
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The Darling Oyster Bar. Inspired by Charleston’s bountiful waters and fields, he’s devised a seafood-centric menu that channels his inner fisherman. Continuinually experimenting to refine his innate talents, DiMaio’s past experience includes renowned Charleston-area restaurants like the Old Village Post House and The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary Hotel, which exposed him to the range of cooking styles reflected on his menus. 7. Chef Joe DiMaio
8. Executive Pastry Chef
8. As executive pastry chef, Elliot oversees menu planning and
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preparations for both the restaurant and affiliate Market Pavilion Hotel.
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A Charleston native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of Charleston,
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Elliot has over 25 years of culinary experience and joined Charleston-
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based Palas Hospitality in 2002. “My goal is for our desserts to be truly outstanding and memorable,” he says. 9. Born and raised in Virginia, Michael Fitzhugh was Executive Chef of
RockSalt Restaurant in Charlottesville before becoming Chef de Cuisine at the Charleston Harbor Fish House. While working with oysterman Travis Croxton and his Rappahannock River Oyster Company, he developed a passion for oysters and a commitment to using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. “It’s not about putting the most things on a plate; it’s about finding the best ingredients that are available and 9. Chef de Cuisine
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University, he joined Husk’s sister restaurant, McCrady’s, in 2003.
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treating them with the respect they deserve,” says Chef Fitzhugh.
meat, vegetables and grains. He’s passionate about his craft. 11. A self-taught chef, Wesley Grubbs has worked in some of Charleston’s
top restaurants and is the chef de cuisine at Minero. Prior to Minero, he worked the line at Husk, eventually becoming the restaurant’s butcher. To prepare for opening Minero, Grubbs spent many months studying the bold flavors in Latin cuisine and felt he was opened to a whole new world. 12. Mike Harvey is the newest addition to the Queen Street Hospitality
team, the backbone of the exquisitely crafted menus at 82 Queen
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and Lowcountry Bistro. Growing up in a military family, Harvey has
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traveled extensively. He attended the New England Culinary Institute in
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Montpelier, Vermont, worked in fast-paced kitchens in New York City and
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continued to hone his skills at fine dining establishments in Cape Cod.
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Committed to his craft, he worked at a French bakery in the mornings, too.
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Fresh Seafood. Fresh Drinks. Fresh Air.
Charleston Harbor Fish House 32 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. 843.284.7070
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j CHEF PROFILES 13. A native of Naples, FL, Drew moved to the Lowcountry in 1997 to attend Johnson & Wales. After serving as the Resident Chef at Dewees Island and the Chef de Cuisine at 101 Pitt in the Old Village, Drew became Executive Chef at Fleet Landing. He has spent his life on the water as an avid boater and angler, and has dedicated himself to conservation, working closely with the South Carolina Aquarium and even receiving their Sustainable Seafood Partner of the Year Award in 2011. When not in the kitchen, he is either on the water or spending 13. Executive Chef Drew Hedlund
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14. Originally from Philadelphia and a graduate of the New England
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Culinary Institute in Burlington, Vermont, Josh Keeler has been in the
time with his family.
Lowcountry since 2011. Keeler was named Executive Chef of 492 in September 2016 after a number of accomplishments in the kitchen. His undeniable passion for the culinary industry shines in every dish on the menu at 492. 15. Chef Purcell has created a menu that appeals to every taste bud with fresh local fish, prime rib and many more Lowcountry dishes. The wine list boasts over 450 selections of affordably priced wines from around the world. Water’s Edge is the only restaurant in Mount Pleasant to be awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year. 15. Executive Chef/Owner
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Jimmy Purcell
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16. Originally from New England and formerly at the helm of the
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House at
Mustard Seed kitchen, Ryan “Ray” Ratte brings a unique perspective as
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Executive Chef at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. His unrivaled passion for
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fresh ingredients drives his culinary style and has allowed him to indulge
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diners from around the world with steak house favorites, as well as Lowcountry-inspired chef’s features that are second-to-none. 17. Chef Rheinwald brings his lifelong passion for food to each Lowcountry-inspired dish prepared at Jasmine Porch. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts at the PCA in Pennsylvania, he has always understood how fresh, locally sourced ingredients are key to creating incredible dining experiences. 18. Like many chefs, South Carolina native Tim Richardson gravitated to the kitchen as a teenager. He spent several years learning the business
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at locally owned steak houses, before discovering his niche at Twigs, a
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Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
charming restaurant in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Under the tutelage
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of Twigs’ chef, Ryan Brevda, Richardson honed his appreciation for
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preparing high quality ingredients and crafting a fine dining experience.
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19. 82 Queen Executive Chef Steve Stone is the epitome of a true Charlestonian. He served as the Executive Chef of 82 Queen from 1991â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2005 before becoming the General Manager and Executive Chef of Boone Hall Farms Market Store and CafĂŠ. Returning to 82 Queen in 2015, Stone brings his passion for using fresh, local produce to create authentic Lowcountry cuisine. 20.b&KHI 7RUQRĹ?V SDVVLRQ IRU VHDIRRG LV HYLGHQW LQ HYHU\ 19. Executive Chef Steve Stone
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82 Queen St. | 843-723-7591 | 82queen.com
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 32 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant
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destination for locals and visitors for the past 34 years. The restaurant is known
Fresh Seafood. Fresh Drinks. Fresh Air. Voted one of the Top 25 Restaurants
for its authentic Lowcountry cuisine and award-winning she-crab soup, as well
in Charleston by Charleston Living Magazine (Nov 2016), the Fish House is
as its majestic atmosphere and gracious hospitality. The 300-year-old address
Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier location for waterfront dining. The menu, which chang-
boasts 11 quaint dining areas and a turn-of-the-century courtyard with a mam-
es seasonally, offers a variety of options from both land and sea, with a focus
moth magnolia tree. 82 Queen is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
on the freshest catches of the day and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. On a pretty day, nothing is more delightful than soaking in the stunning views and amazing sunsets over the harbor at the Bridge Bar while enjoying a seafood tower or cocktail among family and friends.
492 King St. | 843-203-6338 | 492King.com Located on Historic King Street, 492 showcases the Charleston charm diners are looking for. Guests can enjoy Chef Josh Keelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-wining cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and desserts by our talented pastry team. Stop in for GLQQHU KDSS\ KRXU RUb6XQGD\bEUXQFK 186 Concord St. | 843-722-8100 | fleetlanding.net Fleet Landing is historic downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Waterfront Dining, with a view that is a distinctive destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features Chef Drew Hedlundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare. Enjoy 2521 Hwy. 17 N, Mount Pleasant | 843-856-8154 | boonehallfarms.com
waterfront views from the wraparound deck and maritime chic dining room.
Located on the site of an old packing facility, Boone Hall Farms Market
Reservations recommended.
specializes in a full line of locally grown South Carolina produce, meats, fresh local seafood and specialty products. The Boone Hall Farms Market Cafe inside features a menu with sandwiches, salads, delicious homemade desserts and home cooked farm meals "as good as Grandma makes."
225 East Bay St. | 843-266-4222 | grill225.com As Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier prime steak house, Grill 225 is distinguished by unique top-notch ingredients and a proprietary prime beef aging process, 513 King St. | 843-641-0821 | thedarling.com
whereby 100 percent USDA prime steaks are aged 42 to 50 days. Grill
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225 steaks possess superior texture and flavor that are sure to rival the
led us time and again to one word: darling. Chefs have long considered the
most memorable steak house experience. Grill 225 also places equal
ever-versatile oyster the darling of the sea, a briny sweet delicacy perfectly
emphasis on seafood, such as fresh local fish, colossal lump crab cakes,
attuned to numerous cuisine styles. Lowcountry fishermen have plied
the signature tuna tower, lobster, tender grilled octopus and shellfish.
local waters for centuries. One circa 1900 Mount Pleasant trawler came up
As a finale, enjoy Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most imaginative and extensive dessert
repeatedly in our research: The Darling. Another frequent find: J.S. Darling
menu, which includes tableside presentations like bananas Foster and
& Son of Virginia, a turn-of-the-century business that processed oysters.
the flambĂŠed baked Carolina.
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THE KIAWAH DINING COLLECTION
When Hankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Restaurant opened â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with its selection of caught that-
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day entrĂŠes, warm wood interior and white-dinner-jacket-wearing waitstaff
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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Esquire named it â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best New Restaurants.â&#x20AC;? Readers of the
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Dining on beautiful Kiawah Island is a feast for all the senses! Highlighting
for 16 consecutive years and flocked to the community table â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the first of its
chef-driven, locally inspired cuisine, The Kiawah Dining Collection
kind in Charleston. Known for fresh seafood towers and beloved Lowcountry
showcases seasonal ingredients from local Lowcountry farmers and
recipes, Hankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood is the reliable choice for Lowcountry seafood.
fishermen. Indulge in a variety of fare, from fine steaks and fresh-caught seafood to favorite Italian dishes and authentic Southern cooking. Enjoy a wonderful meal, great value and stunning island settings. Call for reservations or book online.
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Executive Chef Travis Grimes reinterpret the bounty of the surrounding
Liberty Tap Room & Grill provides patrons with creative twists on
area and redefine what it means to cook and eat in Charleston. Named the
traditional American fare, served alongside signature Liberty Ales, unique
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Liberty Tap Room & Grill is an easy place to relax with friends and let the
the essence of Southern food. The adjacent bar at Husk is located in a small
friendly, attentive service take over. Enjoy a game at the bar or have a
historic home and features a progressive cocktail program and an extensive
meal with friends; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone to love at Liberty.
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49 South Market St. | 843-302-0290 | lowcountrybistro.com Located on bustling Market Street in downtown Charleston, Lowcountry 78 North Market St. | 843-853-8270 | kaminskys.com
Bistro is known for its farm-to-table dishes, unique Southern cocktails and
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gracious hospitality. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, they
tion of delectable desserts made in-house daily, in addition to heaping
offer seasonal menus fusing Creole, French and Southern cuisines. The
milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations. Delight in over-
restaurant features rotating daily chalkboard specials, happy hour and
the-top varieties of classic childhood desserts, signature hot spirited special-
private dining areas for larger groups and celebrations. In addition to the
ties, dessert martinis and hot toddies. A full beer, wine and liquor selection
Charleston Dining Room and Alley Bar, guests can dine on the porch over-
is also available.
looking the historic Charleston City Market.
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153 East Bay St. | 843-577-5755 | 9 Magnolia Rd. | 843-573-2277
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McCrady’s offers a culinary journey serving a tasting menu only helmed by James
Pearlz Oyster Bar is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in
Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock. The 22-seat space, located in historic
fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood,
downtown Charleston, features exceptional hospitality and an open kitchen,
Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites. The raw bar offers a variety
creating an intimate and adventurous dining experience. Reservation only.
of Lowcountry and Gulf oysters as well as specialty oysters, in addition to fresh seasonal shellfish. A full-service bar providing cold beers and unique, refreshing cocktails serves as the epicenter of the restaurant’s lively environment.
2 Unity Alley | 843-577-0025 | mccradystavern.com McCrady’s Tavern is a lively, everyday gathering place, designed with its history in mind. Located in a four-story Georgian house, the restaurant has been home to outstanding food and beverage since 1778. The food reflects on the building’s history and James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock’s menus showcase
112 North Market St. | 843-723-0700 | peninsulagrill.com
reimagined American classic dishes. The beverage program highlights the history
Peninsula Grill is nestled at the end of a landscaped brick alley illuminated
of Charleston’s drinking culture with its vast array of spirits, beer and wines.
by carriage lanterns located in the very heart of Charleston’s Historic District. When Peninsula Grill opened, the handsomely appointed dining room and sophisticated interpretations of Southern cuisine set the bar for fine dining in Charleston, and Esquire magazine named it “One of the Best Restaurants in America.” The Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond
153B East Bay St. | 843-789-2241 | minerorestaurant.com
Peninsula Grill is part of Planters Inn, the award-winning 64-room Relais &
Minero is a casual Mexican eatery located in historic downtown Charleston.
Châteaux boutique hotel.
Minero offers a collection of tacos and margaritas inspired by the flavors and culture of Mexico, served in a fun and lively environment. Tortillas are made in-house daily using a traditional nixtamalization process, which results in a truly authentic corn tortilla. Minero is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
French Quarter Inn, 55 South Market St. | 843-793-4224 ruthschris.net 225 East Bay St. | 843-723-0500 | marketpavilion.com/pavilionbar
An iconic American steak house with New Orleans flare, Ruth’s Chris
The Pavilion Bar is a rooftop oasis, complete with views of the historic
delights steak enthusiasts around the world with its custom-aged, USDA
Charleston skyline, a cascading pool, signature cocktails, eclectic cuisine
prime steaks, served with signature sizzle and legendary hospitality.
offerings and the city’s most spectacular sunsets. The Pavilion Bar maintains a
Whether you are looking to treat yourself to an extraordinary cut of steak
sophisticated and stylish atmosphere for its guests. Enjoy the casual but superb
— such as the classic New York strip — or you simply want to unwind with
fare, featuring local and international seafood, unique appetizers, inspired
a hand-crafted, vintage-inspired cocktail, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the
salads, thin-crust pizzas and sandwiches. Open daily 11:30 a.m. to midnight.
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Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St. | 843-724-8888 francismarioncharleston.com/dining Casual dining featuring Lowcountry specialties reminiscent of the Old South. Noted for award-winning shrimp â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grits and certified South Carolina farm-fresh ingredients artfully prepared by Chef Simon Andrews, the restaurant overlooks historic Marion Square and features live jazz piano on weekend evenings. Private dining is available in the Parkview Room.
80 North Market St. | 843-577-2511 1668 Old Towne Rd. | 843-556-2478 tbonzgillandgrill.com As the original Homegrown Hospitality Group concept, TBonz Gill & Grill continues to set the standard for serving fresh, quality fare that leaves customers fulfilled. For more than two decades, TBonz Gill & Grill has provided the community with a relaxed dining atmosphere, seasonally fresh cuisine and excellence in service. TBonz Gill & Grill also boasts an award-winning selection of homegrown ales and plenty of family friendly options to please any palate.
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1407 Shrimp Boat Ln., Mount Pleasant | 843-884-4074 waters-edge-restaurant.com Cooking is sometimes described as both an art and a science. Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge believes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a craft and takes pride in bringing guests the tastes and textures of the Lowcountry with a liberal selection of appetizers, entrĂŠes and daily Chef Specials. They offer the most comprehensive wine and Champagne list in Mount Pleasant. Join them for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Lunch is served inside and outside daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., dinner is 5 p.m. until... and serving late nights Friday DQG 6DWXUGD\ 6HUYLQJ 6XQGD\bEUHDNIDVW EXIIHWbDQG GLQQHU DWb D P %XIIHWbHQGLQJ DW S P GLQQHU VHUYHG XQWLO
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CHARLESTON IS THE KIND OF TOWN THAT MAKES BRIDES DREAM OF SIMPLE PLEASURES AND GRAND SPECTACLES.
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It is becoming more common for brides to find and
purchase their dresses in Charleston, as some find that traveling with an heirloom gown can be challenging. That’s why Michelle Miller, Boutique Buyer and Manager of Southern Protocol Bridal has curated an exquisite collection of gowns that appeal to a wide variety of fashion tastes.
But the amenities and ambience served up in this town
Miller says brides often do fittings when they’re in town to
couldn’t be more distinctive. Charleston’s inimitable culture
hone other details of their big day.
and beguiling southern landscape offer that intangible wow
There are plenty of majestic plantations in and around
factor desired by everyone who wants to make their big day
Charleston . The 36-acre McLeod Plantation Historic Site
an unforgettable one.
on James Island is a tree-lined estate that features a
Unlike most wedding destinations, Charleston has developed a reputation for having the kind of top-notch professionals who are ready to assist with every last detail of an event. The local wedding-planning community is comprised of a tight-knit group of experts who vary in their style, but are united under a common goal: to make your wedding day sublime. Margaret Roberts with WED — a Charleston-based eventplanning boutique — spent years working in New York City with two of the most renowned names in the fashion industry, Bloomingdales and Ralph Lauren. Upon returning to South Carolina, she decided to expand her skillset by becoming a wedding planner. Blythe Hill, a Lead Designer with Yoj Events, graduated from the Culinary Institute of Charleston and has a passion for matching couples with the venue that’s perfect for them. Stacey Fraunfelter with Red Letter Events (RLE) says she believes that couples are drawn to Charleston by the location’s characteristic friendliness and culinary excellence. Regardless of which wedding elements are of most importance to you, there are a wide variety of options for every taste and budget. Once you’ve hired a wedding planner, the next step in the process is finding your venue. Some couples are drawn to the majesty of the city’s historic churches, which do indeed have a timeless quality about them. It’s important to note, however, that many local houses of worship do not host weddings for non-members, and the ones that do allow use of their facilities only do so for a fee. Make a list of the ones that speak to you and get in touch. If you can’t find a good fit, don’t sweat it. Churches aren’t the only wedding venues in town.
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AS THEIR WEDDING DESTINATION AND YOU’LL GET AN ARRAY OF ANSWERS. PLANTATIONS. PICTURESQUE GARDENS, SEASIDE SETTINGS. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. EXQUISITE CUISINE. THESE ARE BUT A FRACTION OF THE REASONS CHARLESTON HAS BECOME ONE OF THE PREMIER WEDDING DESTINATIONS IN AMERICA.
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fully-restored antebellum plantation house and a riverside
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pavillion. Saying your vows under the McLeod Oak, thought
If you have always dreamt of a seaside setting for your nuptials,
to be about 600 years old, is a perfect way to begin a long
few places stand out like Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Set along
life together.
10 picturesque miles of beach, the resort exudes a sense of
Other county parks include the Lake House at Bulow,
WED
easy luxury and features multiple venues, as well as premier
which is just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston; the
catering options. A beachside can be timed to get the best of
1,200-square-foot, two-story Pelican Watch Pavillion at Folly
nature’s display. Osprey Point Golf Clubhouse sits on a private
Beach County Park, the only public beachfront facility in
lagoon and features a lush green lawn and splendid veranda,
Charleston County; and picturesque Laurel Hill County Park in
resulting in a beautifully intimate setting. Traditionalists find
Mount Pleasant.
the Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse’s ballroom and wrap-around
In that same part of town is one of the most desirable
veranda — with its stunning views — just right for an extravagant
wedding venues in the country. With its famed ¾ mile avenue
celebration, and laid-back types host casual affairs like oyster
of 274-year-old giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss,
roasts at Mingo Point. The resort’s newest venue, the Ocean
Boone Hall Plantation feels like a location that’s straight out
Course Clubhouse, offers breathtaking views of the ocean and
of a movie...and in many ways, it is. Whether you first saw it in
the 18th green of the golf course.
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2004’s The Notebook or gracing the magazines that covered Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ intimate wedding in 2016, Boone Hall captures the imagination.
The Woodhouse Day Spa Experience Charleston’s ultimate,
Chef Graham Dailey of Peninsula Grill on North Market Street
full-service, luxury day spa, just
has created inspired menus for many a reception and rehearsal
minutes from downtown Charleston.
dinner. Dailey worked under renowned chef Anthony Bourdain
In a peaceful environment, a team
and apprenticed at the Michelin star-rated Hotel Lutetia, one
of dedicated professionals have only
of France's most prestigious hotels. The Peninsula dining room
your well-being as a priority. Choose
can seat up to 84 people.
from over 70 treatments.
Once you’ve put the major pieces of your big day in place,
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you can round out your full team of wedding vendors. If the
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
venue you select doesn’t have all the amenities you need,
843-203-1SPA (1772)
countless event companies and private vendors can set you
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