The Pork Grind-A Lowcountry BBQ Tour
They chop the wood, stoke the fire, put on the pork, and watch over it as though it’s a precious sleeping child. For a dozen hours or more, they check the temperature, baste with secret sauces and tenderly deliver the finished product to those of us for whom barbecue is practically a religion. Whether a […]
Time In A Bottle
Gentry Bourbon honors a life and a legacy, launching a new brand of history in the Lowcountry. The liquid swirls with the fury of a tiny tornado as it fills containers riding a conveyor belt in John David (JD) Madison’s warehouse. Shards of amber light reflect off the square shoulders of signature bottles as they […]
Steeped in History
On the outskirts of Charleston, a working plantation carries on the ancient art of tea farming It is a warm spring day at the Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island, just after opening time, and the morning dew hugs the tender leaves atop thousands of camellia plants. At the Visitor’s Center, a chalkboard encourages guests […]
Greener Pastures
SURROUNDED BY AN EVER-GROWING TOWN, MARYMEADE FARM IS AN UNEXPECTED GIFT OF PEACE AND QUIET FOR PASSERSBY. It is late afternoon just off the Berlin G. Myers Parkway, and traffic is moving slowly. Quittin’ time, our grandparents might have called this hour of the day, when those who have toiled since early morning make the […]
Meeting Place
A new development welcomes all to one of the most beautiful places to eat and drink in Summerville. There’s no place like home, as the old adage says, but some places just feel more familiar than others. That’s the case with the Corner House Cafe at Summers Corner in Summerville, where a team of ardent […]
Sweet Treats
A charming new downtown shop offers a unique twist on a Southern staple—candied pecans. The next time you take a stroll down the sidewalks of Summerville’s South Cedar Street, you may notice the air is slightly sweeter. The faint smells of cinnamon and sugar are enough to tease your senses. Guided by your nose and […]
Happy Campers
Summerville’s newest culinary destination is a great way to spend an afternoon in the fresh South Carolina air. Anyone who regularly drives Central Ave has seen the newest addition to Summerville’s culinary collection, Lowcountry Fish Camp. The building stands adorned with a colorful mural depicting coastal scene easily visible from the street and serves as […]