With its vibrant tradition, wealthy historical past, exquisitely-preserved structure, idyllic coastal location, celebrated eating scene and pleasant locals, Charleston is one among America’s greatest liked journey locations. Come, expertise what’s new within the Charleston space this summer season!
Accolades
New Eating places
Restaurant Information
Lodging
Retail
Excursions & Points of interest
Highlighted Particular Occasions
ACCOLADES
AZUR
159 Market Avenue, Charleston
azurcharleston.com | @bistroavinchs
From Dominic Chantepie of Bistro A Vin, Azur is a brand new eatery incorporating the numerous flavors of Europe. It options French, Italian and Spanish dishes made to share, an in-house pastry program, a choice of high quality wines and signature handcrafted cocktails. Azur can also be dwelling to a devoted occasion area that accommodates as much as 50 visitors and is positioned in a restored Nineteenth-century Charleston single home. Opened April 2023.
GOGIBOP FUSION GRILL
221 Spring Avenue, Charleston
gogibop.com | @eatgogibop
Impressed by the Korean dish bibimbap, Gogibop is a fast-casual restaurant idea that focuses on contemporary, wholesome elements in a mix rice bowl, providing scorching proteins, diced veggies and a wide range of world fusion flavors. Opened April 2023.
LA BONNE FRANQUETTE
652 St. Andrews Boulevard, Charleston
labonnefranquettechs.com | @labonnefranquettechs
Carly and Christophe Paume, house owners of Charleston’s famend Christophe Artisan Chocolatier, have joined Chef Remi Lorgoulloux to open a easy French café. Within the spirit of the Southwest area of France and Christophe Paume’s hometown of Toulouse, the restaurant focuses on easy elements paired with good occasions with family and friends. Opened Spring 2023.
MA’AM SAAB
251 Assembly Avenue, Charleston
maamsaabchs.com | @maamsaabchs
This former pop-up has turn out to be a full-fledged brick and mortar. From Chef Maryam Ghaznavi of Malika comes a brand new restaurant expertise that takes you thru the houses, streets and villages of Pakistan with its delicacies. Opened Might 2023.
MALIKA CANTEEN
1977 Maybank Freeway, James Island
malikacanteen.com | @malikacanteen
The primary Pakistani restaurant in South Carolina has expanded within the Lowcountry. The menu contains Tikki Masala, Dhamaka burgers and their famend Masala fries. This location presents distinctive dishes akin to Naan One One. Opened March 2023.
MUDHOUSE COFFEE ROASTERS
375 King Avenue, Charleston
mudhouse.com | @mudhousecoffeeroasters
The café chain and roasting firm based mostly in Charlottesville is thought for its “thoughtfully sourced specialty espresso.” The café has made its method to the downtown Charleston space with a brand new store designed to honor the prevailing native charms of the Lowcountry. Opened March 2023.
SPREAD BAGELRY
1400 Shucker Circle, Suite 100, Mount Nice
spreadbagelry.com | @spreadbagelry
With a wooden oven on the middle, Unfold Bagelry blends fashionable sensibility with old-world craft by partaking the senses and interesting with the communities they serve. Based in Philadelphia in 2010, they proceed to serve Montreal-style bagels every day. Opened June 2023.
RESTAURANT NEWS
HAZEL AND APPLE
549 King Avenue, Charleston
hazelandapple.com | @hazelandapple_charleston
Mixing the weather of Irish Pubs and American Diners, Hazel and Apple will probably be a break up idea with a separate bar and patio area. The Hazel will exist within the entrance area and serve Irish classics akin to whiskey, cocktails, draft beer and a devoted Irish espresso station. Situated within the again will probably be The Apple, an elevated cocktail area with a patio for occasions. Opening Spring 2024.
JACK’S COSMIC DOGS
801 Folly Highway, Charleston
jackscosmicdogs.com | @jackscosmicdogs
Mount Nice’s long-standing galactic-themed sizzling canine restaurant is returning to James Island after a decade away. This new location will serve Jack’s basic sizzling canines topped with inventive condiments along with sides and ice cream. Opening Summer season or Fall 2023.
KING BBQ
2029 Carver Avenue. North Charleston
eatkingbbq.com | @kingbbqchs
From the group behind Jackrabbit Filly, this in style pop-up restaurant will probably be opening a everlasting location. Recognized for mixing Chinese language BBQ and North Carolina-style BBQ, the menu will embody gadgets like Char siu (Cantonese barbecue pork), Chinese language sausage, roasted duck and fried cabbage. Opening August 2023.
LA CAVE
550 King Avenue, Charleston
felixchs.com | @lacavefelix
Impressed by proprietor Félix Landrum’s travels to the south of France, La Cave at Félix will probably be a sipping lounge and salon privé. The area will complement its sister restaurant with an expanded wine checklist, craft cocktail program, small bites and a concentrate on personal events and occasions. Opening Fall 2023.
MIX
730 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Nice
combine.life | @mixcharleston
An “eatertainment” idea developed by Boston-based PiNZ Leisure Group, MIX will function upscale meals and drinks that will probably be paired with a wide range of leisure actions. MIX will probably be dwelling to eight lanes of duckpin bowling, ax throwing, curling, arcade video games, ping pong, two bars and a patio area for social occasions and stay leisure. Opening Summer season 2023.
PICKLE BAR
162 Cherry Avenue, Summerville
thepicklebar.com | @play.at.thepicklebar
The Pickle Bar will mix meals, retail and recreation with the recognition of pickleball. This 40,000 square-foot area will embody an informal restaurant and bar with Southern delicacies, 9 pickleball courts, a recreation yard and a stage for stay performances. Opening Fall 2023.
ACCOMMODATIONS
SUNRISE TERRACE & DECK AT THE CHARLESTON HARBOR RESORT & MARINA
20 Patriots Level Highway, Mount Nice
charlestonharborresort.com | @charlestonharborresort
A newly renovated 2,400 square-foot window-lined occasion area is now open on the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. With the theme of the Charleston Harbor Resort of mixing Southern attraction with breathtaking waterfront views, this area presents unobstructed 180° views for occasions and wedding ceremony receptions of as much as 150 visitors. Opened April 2023.
“COOK YOUR CATCH WITH TIA CLARK” AT THE MILLS HOUSE
115 Assembly Avenue, Charleston
millshouse.com | @millshousehotel
The Mills Home has teamed up with Tia Clark, native celeb and Charleston native, to deliver ‘Informal Crabbing with Tia’ to resort visitors with an unique expertise. Teams of as much as 10 individuals meet dockside on the Ashley River to catch the freshest crab, shrimp and fish doable. As soon as caught it’s introduced again to The Mills Home for an elevated Lowcountry boil by Iron Rose, the resort’s signature restaurant.
CHARLESTON CRAFTS GALLERY
140 East Bay Avenue, Suite D, Charleston
shopcharlestoncrafts.com | @charleston_crafts
Charleston Crafts Gallery has a brand-new location brimming with an assortment of art work and is positioned within the coronary heart of Charleston. The enterprise is open every day for guests to expertise its artwork galleries, culinary delights and procuring hub. Opened July 2023.
HAZEL AND HANK’S GOURMET MARKET
5117-C Dorchester Highway, North Charleston
hazelandhanks.com | @hazelandhanksgourmetmarket
This family-owned sandwich store and retail market is positioned within the coronary heart of North Charleston. Hazel and Hank’s gives the group with contemporary, domestically sourced meals and helps native companies by that includes a wide range of their merchandise. Opened Might 2023.
GORJANA
418 King Avenue, Charleston
gorjana.com | @gorjana
This Laguna Seashore-based jewellery model has opened its fiftieth location within the coronary heart of Charleston. This new location options the nationally-recognized model and its in style Southern California-inspired design. Their choice consists of plated to high quality necklaces, earrings, bracelets and extra. Opened June 2023.
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
CRUSH YARD
3365 S. Morgans Level Highway, Mount Nice
crushyard.com | @crush.yard
Backed by buyers and model ambassadors like NFL stars Rob Gronkowski, his brothers and different soccer greats together with AJ Inexperienced and Brian Dawkins, Crush Yard is making its method to Mount Nice. This 40,000-square-foot pickleball membership and restaurant will function eight pickleball courts, an outside lounge and play space, eating areas and membership choices. Opening Fall 2023.
INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
14 Wharfside Avenue, Charleston
iaamuseum.org | @iaamuseum
IAAM focuses on the cultures and information programs retained and tailored by Africans within the Americas and the varied journeys and achievements of those people and their descendants. It options an African Ancestors Memorial Backyard, exhibitions and a Middle for Household Historical past to hint genealogies. Opened June 2023.
NORTH CHARLESTON SPORTS COMPLEX
1455 Monitor Avenue, North Charleston
northcharleston.org | @northcharleston
A brand new $25 million Sports activities advanced is coming to North Charleston. This new facility features a 25-meter aggressive pool to enrich the North Charleston Aquatic Middle in Dorchester County, a correct gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, badminton and a myriad of different indoor athletics, 5 new tennis courts to satisfy the official United States Tennis Affiliation requirements, a curler rink for road hockey and roller-skating and a multi-purpose area to satisfy the rising calls for of youth athletics. Opening date to be decided.
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK
7800 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston
urbanair.com |@urbanairpark
The final word indoor journey park and household enjoyable vacation spot is coming to North Charleston. The park will function sights good for all ages and supply the proper vacation spot for unforgettable youngsters’ birthday events, thrilling particular occasions and household enjoyable. Opening July 2023.
HIGHLIGHTED SPECIAL EVENTS
MUSIC ON THE GREEN
Freshfields Village
165 Village Inexperienced Drive, Kiawah Island
freshfieldsvillage.com | @freshfieldsvillage
Freshfields Village in Kiawah Island is internet hosting a weekly Music on the Inexperienced Live performance Collection on Fridays from 6 – 9 PM this Summer season. These free, family-friendly live shows function a wide range of music from native and regional bands. Might 26 – September 3, 2023
REGGAE NIGHTS AT JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
ccprc.com| @charlestoncountyparks
The Reggae Nights Summer season Live performance Collection at James Island County Park options conventional old-school roots reggae with a new-school perspective in a gorgeous out of doors setting. June 2 – August 4, 2023
LIVE AT FIREFLY
4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston
fireflydistillery.com | @fireflydistillery
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, has introduced its live performance season lineup, Stay at Firefly. Concert events are occurring now and can proceed all through the summer season and into the autumn together with nationwide touring and Grammy award-winning musicians. June 16 – October 11, 2023
DORK-OUT WITH THE DIRECTOR AT THE NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM
51 Assembly Avenue, Charleston
historiccharleston.org | @historiccharlestonfoundation
Historic Charleston Basis has introduced a enjoyable new method to interact with the Nathaniel Russell Home Museum this summer season. Providing prolonged hours for the Nathaniel Russell Home each Wednesday this summer season from 5 – 6 PM. Visitors can be part of the Director of Museums to be taught in-depth and detailed solutions to Nathaniel Russell Home’s most ceaselessly requested questions. June 28 – August 23, 2023
ART OF JAZZ SERIES
135 Assembly Avenue, Charleston
charlestonjazz.com & gibbesmuseum.org | @chsjazz & @thegibbesmuseum
The Artwork of Jazz Collection is one among Charleston Jazz’s hottest annual applications offered in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Artwork. Celebrated native musicians akin to Heather Rice & Buddies and Manny Houston compose unique works impressed by the artwork on show on the museum. July 19 – August 16, 2023
SWEETGRASS FESTIVAL
Mount Nice Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mount Nice
experiencemountpleasant.com
The Nineteenth annual Sweetgrass Competition in Mount Nice will promote and have fun the contributions of the Gullah Geechee individuals’s historical past, tradition, traditions and the artwork of sweetgrass basket weaving. July 22, 2023
CHARLESTON SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL
Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal, 196 Harmony Avenue, Charleston
charlestonwinefestivals.com | @charlestonwinefestivals
Charleston Wine Festivals will host its fourth annual Summer season Wine Competition on the Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal. This 21 and up occasion will function over 50 wine alternatives, mimosas and beer. Visitors can get pleasure from stay music from Noah Grove, the Jacob Poole Band and DJ B Of us. August 26, 2023
LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Gaillard Middle, 95 Calhoun Avenue, Charleston
lowcountryjazzfest.com
The Annual Larger Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Competition returns to Charleston that includes world-class jazz in a world-class venue, The Charleston Gaillard Middle. This yr’s lineup will embody award-winning jazz singers and musicians together with Dave Koz & Buddies that includes Sweet Dulfer, Eric Darius and Maysa, Grammy award winner Gregory Porter, Avery Sunshine and Jonathan Butler. September 2 – 3, 2023