Say Cheese!
Local pizzamaker shines under the bright lights of Vegas at International Pizza Expo by Lorne Chambers | Editor What a year it has been for Pizza A Modo Mio owner Michael Pitera. In February of 2023, he officially opened the doors to his popular West Ashley spot after...
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Sweet Sunday Social
West Ashley’s Cannon Distillery hosts a dessert-themed tasting event on Sept. 23 Back in May, Cannon Distillery in Avondale presented a special brunch pop-up in the back of the boutique distillery. The event was a huge success as folks got a chance to try the...
Wine Down Wednesday is Back
Popular social event returns to Old Towne Creek starting this month Wine Down Wednesday returns to Old Towne Creek County Park this fall! The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission hosts this four-part fall series, scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, Sept. 5...
The Festival Beer
Märzen and Oktoberfest So, it’s fest time of year again. Time to embrace the wonderful beers of fall. Of course, it’s probably still 90 degrees where you are, so it might be a bit hard to get into the autumn festival spirit. However, in southern Germany the greatest...
It’s All Greek to Me
Two Mediterranean restaurants open, offering two different dining experiences Somewhere on the other side of West Ashley Michael Stavrinakis has to be scratching his head and smiling a little bit. Stavrinakis is the owner of Manny’s Mediterranean Café on Old Towne...
The Art of the Roast
Local specialty roasters Broom Wagon bring coffee culture to West Ashley with new café Several years ago while traveling, Jeremias and Rachel Paul stumbled upon a café that served a cup of black coffee so sweet and full of flavor it changed everything they thought...
West Ashley Bags A Moose
Local restaurateurs Jen and Mike Kulick have deep roots in West Ashley. Not only do they live here with their two kids, but they’re also the creative forces behind the trend-setting Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge in Avondale and their business offices (a.k.a. Mission Control) is located along Highway 61. Now the entrepreneuring couple has opened a Tattooed Moose in the Citadel Mall.
For Want of Gnocchi
Fluffy pillows of pasta were the building blocks to the Avondale we know
The Power of Soup
The story of Stone Soup is an old folktale that’s common in many different cultures, but the story is essentially the same everywhere. It goes something like this: Hungry strangers convince the people of a town to each share a small amount of their food in order to...
Home Team BBQ Rocks The Block
Ever since Home Team BBQ opened its first restaurant along Ashley River Road more than 10 years ago, the owners of the West Ashley restaurant have worked hard to give back. As they continued to grow, opening other locations on Sullivan’s Island, in downtown...
Chocolate Treats
Of the few traditions associated with Valentine’s Day, chocolate may be the most delicious. The sweet, dark goodness of this sinful delight has been touted as an aphrodisiac and is a stimulant. Often when discussions of alcohol wander to chocolate, the prevailing...
