Food Scene Charleston

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment, and listeners with a fork in one hand and a flight confirmation in the other should pay close attention. This coastal city is blending deep Lowcountry roots with a new wave of ambition that feels both grounded and thrilling.

Downtown, Marbled & Fin signals how far Charleston’s steakhouse game has evolved. The Neighborhood Dining Group’s modern temple to beef marries prime cuts and local seafood with a sleek, wine-room–lined setting off East Bay Street, turning the classic chophouse into a polished, big-night-out production. According to Marble...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s New Flavor: Why the Holy City Is Having a Culinary Moment

Charleston has never been shy about good food, but lately the city is cooking with a new kind of swagger. On one block you might find she-crab soup and shrimp and grits made the way someone’s grandmother insists is “the only way,” while a few streets over, a chef is pairing local triggerfish with Calabrian chile butter and calling it coastal Italian.

According to Charleston City Paper, the past year has seen a wave of ambitious openings that str...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Fresh Flavors Igniting the Lowcountry**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is sizzling with innovation, where Lowcountry traditions collide with global flair in ways that tantalize the taste buds. CHStoday reports a wave of exciting openings, like Kultura at 267 Rutledge Ave., the acclaimed Filipino spot that expanded from its original Spring Street digs to offer Kamayan feasts—hands-on platters of vibrant adobo and lumpia—and new cocktails such as the Tequila-based Yellow Card sour. Nearby, Rivayat on 210 Rutledge Ave. reimagines Indian cuisine with pani puri bursts and chai espresso martinis from the Spic...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Fresh Flavors Igniting the Lowcountry**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is sizzling with innovation, where Lowcountry traditions meet bold global twists. CHStoday reports a wave of exciting openings, like Kultura on Rutledge Avenue, now in a larger space serving Filipino Kamayan feasts that burst with savory adobo and fresh seafood, evoking the warmth of family gatherings. Nearby, Rivayat at 210 Rutledge Ave. dazzles with creative Indian dishes such as pani puri and samosas, paired with a chai espresso martini that dances on the palate.

Standout chefs are elevating local ingredients—th...

Food Scene Charleston

# Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: A City Redefining Southern Dining

Charleston has emerged as one of America's most dynamic food destinations, and 2025 proved why. The city's restaurant scene exploded with innovation while staying rooted in Lowcountry tradition, creating a culinary landscape that honors the past while embracing bold new flavors.

The year began with a flurry of exciting openings. Merci arrived downtown on Pitt Street as an intimate Parisian-style bistro, while Cane Pazzo in Hanahan showcased chef Mark Bolchoz's vision of blending traditional Italian with Lowcountry ingredients. Rivayat brought award-winning Southern Indian cuisine...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: A Feast of Innovation and Lowcountry Soul

Listeners, Charleston's food scene in 2025 exploded with fresh energy, blending bold new openings with the timeless allure of local bounty. Suburban spots like Chef Mark Bolchoz's Cane Pazzo in Hanahan deliver Italian-inspired dishes from his Grocery and Indigo Road roots, while El Molina expanded with taqueria vibes on Johns Island. Downtown, an Italian wave hit hard: Allora on Spring Street serves coastal Italian, Pelato channels Brooklyn pies in the old Butcher and Bee space, Sorelle reimagines southern Italian on Broad, and Volpe on...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Soul Meets Global Fire**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is exploding like a perfectly timed hush puppy fry—crisp, irresistible, and impossible to ignore. According to AFAR, 2025 has ushered in a wave of game-changers, from chef-driven Italian havens to Asian-inspired powerhouses, all while honoring the Holy City's coastal roots.

Slip into Merci, the candlelit Parisian-style bistro opened in March 2025 by Chef Michael Zentner, where ricotta gnudi melts like a dream and fresh snapper crudo bursts with seasonal zing, evoking a stylish dinner party in a historic home. Ne...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Soul Meets Global Fire**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is exploding with fresh energy, blending its timeless Lowcountry roots with bold new flavors that make every bite an adventure. Picture slipping into Merci, the candlelit Parisian-style bistro opened in March 2025 by Chef Michael Zentner, where gas lanterns flicker outside a historic facade, drawing you into a cozy 26-seat haven of ricotta gnudi and crispy duck ballotine, all infused with seasonal snapper crudo[1].

Daniel Humm, the three-Michelin-star maestro from Eleven Madison Park, has transformed Charleston Place's former Charleston...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Meets Global Innovation**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is sizzling hotter than a Lowcountry summer, blending timeless traditions with bold new openings that redefine Southern gastronomy. At the heart of it all are hyper-local ingredients like plump shrimp, stone-ground grits from Anson Mills or Geechee Boy, and briny she-crab roe, woven into dishes that honor Gullah Geechee roots and Native American influences passed down through cornbread and okra soup.

Dive into Rivayat Creative Indian in Cannonborough-Elliotborough, where chef Sujith Varghese channels Kerala's coastal seafood with tandoori spices...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s New Culinary Pulse: Where Lowcountry Tradition Meets Global Flair

Charleston, South Carolina, is having a moment, and listeners’ taste buds are invited. The city’s dining scene is racing ahead with a wave of openings that layer fearless creativity over deeply rooted Lowcountry tradition, turning the Holy City into one of the country’s most compelling places to eat right now.

According to Afar, Cane Pazzo and Costa Charleston are leading a fresh Italian charge, proving that pasta and pizza can feel as ocean-kissed as any shrimp boat on Shem Cre...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Soul Meets Global Fire**

Listeners, Charleston's food scene is exploding with fresh energy, blending its timeless Lowcountry roots with bold new flavors that demand your attention. Picture slipping into Merci, the candlelit Parisian-style bistro opened in March 2025 by chefs Michael and Courtney Zentner, where ricotta gnudi melts like a dream and crispy duck ballotine dances with fresh snapper crudo spiked by seasonal bursts[1][5]. Across town at Daniel Humm x Charleston Place on 224 King Street, the three-Michelin-starred New York maestro reimagines the former Charleston Grill with a plant-forward prix...

Food Scene Charleston

**Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Fresh Flavors Igniting the Holy City**

Listeners, buckle up for Charleston's food scene, where Lowcountry traditions collide with global flair in a symphony of salty sea breezes and sizzling innovations. AFAR highlights 2025's hottest openings, like Merci, a candlelit Parisian bistro on a romantic block, where chef Michael Zentner's ricotta gnudi and crispy duck ballotine melt like a stylish dinner party dream. Nearby, Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park has transformed Charleston Place into a plant-forward haven, featuring tautog crudo with finger limes and whole-roasted chicken kissed by lemon butter...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Soul Meets Global Fire

Listeners, buckle up for Charleston's food scene, a whirlwind of innovation that's blending coastal traditions with bold new flavors faster than you can say "shrimp and grits." According to AFAR's 2025 roundup, the Holy City is exploding with chef-driven spots like Merci, a candlelit Parisian bistro on a romantic block where Chef Michael Zentner's ricotta gnudi and crispy duck ballotine argue delightfully between French and Italian grandmothers, all in a 26-seat hideaway that smells like fresh focaccia and home.

Daniel Humm of Eleven...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Lowcountry Soul Meets Global Fire

Listeners, imagine the sizzle of fresh shrimp hitting a hot pan, mingling with the creamy embrace of stone-ground grits— that's the heartbeat of Charleston's food scene, now turbocharged by 2025's bold newcomers. AFAR spotlights seven must-visits, like Merci, the candlelit Parisian bistro on a romantic block where Chef Michael Zentner's ricotta gnudi and crispy duck ballotine spark an Italian-French tug-of-war in every bite.

Daniel Humm x Charleston Place brings Eleven Madison Park prestige to King Street, with a plant-forward prix fixe starring ta...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a full-fledged flavor renaissance, and listeners, it is loud. The Holy City’s cobblestone charm now comes with a serious side of culinary swagger, driven by ambitious new openings, global influences, and a fierce devotion to Lowcountry roots.

Start with the Italian wave. Elevate Team Charleston notes that Cane Pazzo from chef Mark Bolchoz and Pelato in the former Butcher & Bee space are part of a surge of fresh pasta, seafood, and Italian comfort cooking reshaping date night in Charleston. Over on Rutledge Avenue, chef Kevin Vedrinski is leaning into co...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s kitchens are having a moment, and it smells like wood smoke, benne seeds, and just-baked focaccia. The Holy City has long been known for she-crab soup and shrimp and grits, but according to AFAR and Resy, 2025 is the year its dining scene swaps “charming” for “cutting edge.”

On a romantic block off King Street, Merci, from chef Michael Zentner, feels like a Parisian salon that discovered the Atlantic. Candlelight glints off plates of ricotta gnudi, snapper crudo, and focaccia crowned with stracciatella, Benton’s country ham, and pistachios, a combination Resy describes as...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a moment, and it smells like butter, benne seeds, and wood smoke. The Holy City’s culinary scene is sprinting into the future without letting go of its cast-iron past, and the latest restaurant openings prove it.

According to AFAR, one of the buzziest newcomers is Merci, a 26-seat jewel box from chef Michael Zentner and designer Courtney Zentner, where Charleston charm slips into something Parisian. Gas lanterns flicker outside, candlelight glows inside, and plates like stracciatella-stuffed focaccia with Benton’s ham and hot honey or a golden-crusted beef Wellington make...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary glow-up that smells like wood smoke, sea breeze, and just a hint of hot honey. Listeners who still picture nothing but shrimp and grits are in for a delicious correction.

According to Afar, one of the buzziest new arrivals is Merci on King Street, a 26-seat gem from chef Michael Zentner that feels like slipping into a Parisian hideaway tucked inside a historic Charleston home. The kitchen sends out stracciatella-stuffed focaccia with Benton’s ham and hot honey, followed by beef Wellington in shattering puff pastry – classic French with...

Food Scene Charleston

# Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston's restaurant scene is experiencing a transformative moment that rivals any major American dining destination. The Holy City is no longer playing second fiddle to coastal culinary capitals—it's writing its own delicious story, blending centuries-old Lowcountry traditions with cutting-edge gastronomic innovation.

The most striking trend reshaping Charleston's food culture is the explosive growth of chef-driven international cuisines. Where diners once settled for takeout Thai or Chinese, sophisticated kitchens now push Asian cooking in entirely new directions. The newly opened Rivayat Creative Indian brings co...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston has transformed into one of America's most dynamic dining destinations, where celebrated chefs are rewriting the rules while honoring centuries of Lowcountry tradition. The Holy City's restaurant scene is moving at breakneck speed, with an explosion of chef-driven concepts that push global cuisine into entirely new territory.

The most striking development is the influx of acclaimed talent reshaping the city's identity. Daniel Humm, the three-Michelin-star chef from New York's Eleven Madison Park, has established a 12-month pop-up at Charleston Place, bringing his plant-forward...

Food Scene Charleston

# Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston's restaurant scene is experiencing a remarkable transformation that rivals the speed of a Formula 1 race. The Holy City, once defined by a handful of serious Italian establishments, now boasts a vibrant ecosystem of chef-driven kitchens pushing culinary boundaries while honoring deep-rooted Lowcountry traditions.

The most compelling shift is the influx of global cuisines reimagined through a distinctly Charleston lens. Vietnamese cooking has arrived at Hotel Richemont through The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, where fragrant pho and clay pot chicken with caramel fish sauce...

Food Scene Charleston

# Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston's food scene is experiencing an electrifying transformation, blending centuries-old Lowcountry traditions with daring contemporary cooking that's capturing the attention of serious food enthusiasts nationwide. This historic port city has evolved from a regional dining destination into a genuine culinary powerhouse, where celebrated chefs are redefining Southern cuisine while honoring its roots.

The newest wave of restaurants arriving in late 2025 reflects Charleston's expanding ambitions. Costa Charleston brings chef Vinson Petrillo's interpretation of coastal Italian cuisine to the airy Jasper building near Colonial Lake, infusing...

Food Scene Charleston

All eyes are on Charleston, where the kitchen lights stay bright well after sunset and flavor chasers are never left wanting. It’s never been a better time to loosen your belt buckle and dive headfirst into the city’s culinary renaissance, driven by bold new restaurants, boundary-pushing chefs, and a deep respect for local heritage.

Arguably the headline stealer this season is Sorelle, a white-hot newcomer making seismic waves on the Italian food scene. Helmed by the formidable duo of chefs Adam Sobel and Nick Dugan, Sorelle plates Southern Italian dishes buzzing with...

Food Scene Charleston

The culinary scene in Charleston right now is as thrilling as a high-tide shrimp run on Shem Creek, with new restaurants and bold chefs turning the city into a gourmet playground. Let's start with the headline-makers: Merci, opened in March 2025 by chef Michael Zentner and designer Courtney Zentner, is an intimate Parisian-style bistro tucked along one of Charleston’s most romantic historic blocks. Listeners are whisked off their feet as soon as gas lanterns flicker and candlelight dances on antique brick. Merci’s menu is part supper club, part French fantasy, with dishes like ricotta gnud...

Food Scene Charleston

# Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston's restaurant scene is moving at breathtaking speed, transforming from a city with a handful of serious Italian restaurants into a global culinary destination where chef-driven kitchens are redefining what Southern food means. This isn't your grandmother's Lowcountry cuisine anymore, though that heritage remains beautifully woven throughout.

The most electrifying development is the arrival of Daniel Humm from New York's three-Michelin-star Eleven Madison Park. His 12-month pop-up at Charleston Place reimagines fine dining with a plant-forward, climate-conscious philosophy shaped by local bounty. Imagine tautog...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston has always been known for its irresistible charm, but in 2025, its culinary scene serves up even more reasons to swoon. The city’s latest restaurant crop feels like a chef-powered race: think Michelin-star pedigree, hidden Parisian enclaves, and a smorgasbord of global flavors that would make even the most worldly palate sit up and take notice.

Merci, the chic Parisian-style bistro from Chef Michael Zentner and designer Courtney Zentner, is the sort of place where you lose track of time over candlelight, sipping wine on velvet banquettes. Crusty, life-altering bread, ricotta gnudi, an...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Tempts and Innovation Dazzles

Charleston, South Carolina, has long been a Southern food icon—a city where shrimp and grits flow like poetry, and she-crab soup comes crowned in elegance. But for food lovers chasing what’s next, the city’s dining scene is surging with a fresh, invigorating pulse, blending old Lowcountry soul with boundary-pushing innovation.

One bite into the 2025 roster and it’s clear: Charleston is no longer just about antebellum comfort. Take Merci, the dreamy Parisian-style bistro opened by Michael and Courtney Zentner. T...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is sizzling with excitement, its culinary scene a perpetual motion machine of innovation and tradition that leaves food lovers positively starry-eyed. Lately, the city’s reputation as a Southern food mecca has been burnished even brighter, thanks to a clutch of new dining rooms, boundary-pushing chefs, and menus that celebrate both local bounty and global inspiration.

The big buzz is all about Costa. Opened by Vinson Petrillo in late 2023, this coastal Italian beauty at the Jasper building flirts with the flavors of Tuscany and the Lowcountry. Petrillo plates up scallop crudo with pa...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, is where culinary tradition sashays with innovation, and right now the city is having a gastronomic moment worthy of any food lover’s attention. New restaurant openings and the creative ambitions of decorated chefs are giving fresh flavors to the Holy City’s long-revered culinary reputation, all while honoring the Lowcountry larder and Charleston’s deep multicultural roots.

Anyone landing in Charleston hungry for what’s new will quickly hear the buzz around Costa in Harleston Village. The coastal Italian concept, steered by chef Vinson Petrillo, stands out even in a seafoo...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment, and listeners hungry for adventure will find this city’s dining scene more thrilling than ever. Recent months have ushered in a rush of restaurant openings, each adding new flavors to the Lowcountry’s diverse palate. Babylon on Calhoun Street is a nightlife newcomer that channels ancient opulence with a cocktail menu as creative as its decor, perfect for those craving a stylish escape. Meanwhile, chef Brittney Simmons is shaking up tradition at Britt Bratt Garlic Crabs in Moncks Corner, where the Black Box Special overflows with crab legs, shri...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is a vibrant mosaic, where centuries-old Lowcountry traditions collide with bold contemporary flair. Lately, this sultry Southern port city is seducing food lovers with an astonishing crop of fresh openings, daring menus, and a commitment to ingredient-driven creativity that keeps palates—and imaginations—lit up like gas lanterns on King Street.

Step inside Babylon, a new hotspot on Calhoun Street, and you’re greeted with ancient elegance and nocturnal glamour that’s pure Charleston meets Mesopotamia. Babylon isn’t just a bar—it’s an immersive cocktail adventure, where every glass shim...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston Basks in Bold New Flavors: The City Where Tradition Meets Dazzling Innovation

Charleston’s dining scene fizzes with the energy of a city forever hungry for its next bite. For those who think Southern cuisine is all shrimp and grits, it’s time to start planning your reservations—this city delights in upending expectations while honoring Lowcountry roots at every turn.

Look no further than Babylon, a sensuous addition to King Street that invites listeners into a cocktail-swirling playground inspired by the glamour of ancient Mesopotamia. This immersive lounge, opened in Mar...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston sizzles and surprises, always with a side of Southern charm and a dash of innovative flair. This year, listeners hungry for the next big thing should make a beeline for Babylon on Calhoun Street, where ancient mystique meets modern cocktail culture in a space that feels both timeless and wildly current. The design is dramatic, the vibe is electric, and the drinks? Pure gold in a glass. Over at Madison Maison, Champagne and caviar have never felt more fashionable—think New York glamour married to French finesse, with RG Caviar shimmering on ice and cr...

Food Scene Charleston

A Taste Revolution: Charleston’s New Wave of Culinary Innovation and Southern Soul

If you think Charleston’s culinary scene is content resting on its well-seasoned laurels, let me pour you a glass of local craft frosé and set things straight. The city’s food world is ablaze with fresh creativity, unmissable newcomers, and bold spins on tradition. Babylon, opening just this spring on Calhoun Street, sets the mood for Charleston’s nightlife with its immersive cocktail experience and sultry, ancient-inspired atmosphere, serving up expertly mixed drinks in a space fit for Babylonian royalty...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene in 2025 is a vibrant tapestry, weaving centuries of local tradition with bold innovation and enough flavor fireworks to make any food lover’s tastebuds cheer. This is Byte, your AI culinary expert, ready to whisk listeners through the cobbled streets and oyster-clad coasts of the Holy City’s restaurant renaissance.

First, let’s savor a glimpse of what’s hot. Among the city’s most buzzed-about newcomers is Costa, a sophisticated ode to coastal Italian cuisine spun by Vinson Petrillo—yes, the chef behind Zero George. Here, menus sway with the seaso...

Food Scene Charleston

The Charleston restaurant scene is sizzling with more fresh energy than a skillet of Lowcountry shrimp and grits at dawn. This city, long revered for its storied flavors and Southern charm, is welcoming a burst of bold newcomers and inventive concepts that are making food lovers across the nation pull out their calendars and book a table—pronto.

Step into the glittering Babylon, Charleston’s new nightlife jewel on Calhoun Street, where exotic cocktails flow and the sultry ambiance whispers of ancient empires and modern decadence. If you prefer your bubbly paired with cavi...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment, listeners—the city’s dining scene pulses with creativity, tradition, and a healthy dose of Southern charm. Here, shrimp and grits aren’t just iconic, they’re practically a love language spoken fluently from carefully preserved Lowcountry kitchens to the city’s hottest new dining rooms. Let’s dig into what’s fresh and flavorful in this port city, where chefs and restaurateurs are reinventing Southern hospitality one plate at a time.

Step inside Costa, the destination for coastal Italian food at Broad Street, opened in late 2023 under the dire...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is sizzling hotter than a cast-iron skillet at Sunday brunch, and this year’s appetite for innovation proves the city is more than just a bastion of shrimp and grits—though that iconic dish is still the soul of Lowcountry fare, best sampled at Husk, where Chef Sean Brock spins homegrown ingredients into pure Southern poetry. Across the city, “new” takes center stage with bold concepts and inventive chefs headlining a food renaissance in the Holy City.

Take Babylon, a newly minted cocktail bar inspired by the legend of ancient Me...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having yet another moment—a city where the past and present meet, forks in hand, on Lowcountry tables that know how to surprise even the most seasoned food lovers. The summer of 2025 has brought a savory parade of new openings and fresh ideas, turning every night into a culinary adventure. For those keeping score, the scene just grew livelier with the debut of Babylon, a bar on Calhoun Street channeling the exotic intrigue of ancient Mesopotamia. Babylon turns cocktails into living art exhibits, delighting guests with both its design and flavor-charged sips. Not to...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment, and not just its usual genteel parade of she-crab soup and shrimp and grits—though fear not, both still reign supreme, in all their creamy, briny glory. The city’s kitchen heat has turned into a rollicking bonfire of innovation, propelled by a new crop of ambitious chefs, bold global flavors, and a burning commitment to Lowcountry traditions.

This summer, Charleston’s tables are brimming with fresh faces and concepts. At Madison Maison, the art of indulgence meets southern hospitality, pairing Champagne and caviar in a lounge pulsin...

Food Scene Charleston

In the vibrant city of Charleston, the culinary scene is thriving with fresh energy and creativity. This summer, listeners can expect a plethora of exciting new restaurant openings that are redefining the city's gastronomic landscape. **Babylon**, for instance, is transforming the nightlife with its exotic elegance and immersive cocktail experiences, drawing inspiration from ancient Babylon's mystique. Meanwhile, **Madison Maison** brings a touch of New York sophistication and French flair to the city's cocktail scene with its champagne and caviar bar.

For those craving traditional Lowcountry flavors, **Britt Bratt Garlic Crabs** in Moncks Corner...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene in 2025 is a vibrant feast for the senses, where centuries-old Lowcountry tradition flirts shamelessly with global inspiration, and the only constant is a sense of delicious reinvention. The city’s chefs wield local shrimp and heirloom grits with the same swagger as they do Korean gochujang or Calabrian chili, and the result is dining as exhilarating as the ocean breeze off The Battery.

Fresh on the scene is Costa, where chef Vinson Petrillo translates his coastal Italian roots into show-stopping plates like scallop crudo with passionfruit and local oysters with...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary landscape is sizzling, and as Byte, Culinary Expert, I’m here to dish out what makes this city a must-visit for food lovers right now. Charleston’s charm has always been woven from its Lowcountry roots, but today, it’s the mix of tradition, global flavors, and boundary-pushing chefs that sets the table for something truly special.

The city’s restaurant scene is in constant motion. Costa, which debuted late last year, is a prime example. Helmed by Vinson Petrillo—yes, the Zero George maestro—this spot dazzles with coastal Italian plates...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment—and believe me, it’s not just the sea breeze carrying whispers of innovation along its charming cobblestone streets. The latest restaurant openings and dynamic flavor mash-ups have vaulted this Southern jewel into the spotlight, drawing food lovers eager for both tradition and surprise.

Start with Costa, the sultry newcomer helmed by Vinson Petrillo. Here, Italian coastal sensibilities meet Lowcountry bounty on every plate—imagine Tarvin shrimp tangled with sungold tomatoes, garlic, and Calabrian chili, or oysters dressed simply in olive oil and crushed tomatoes. The rotating dinner...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is sizzling with fresh energy and unexpected flavors, emerging as one of the most magnetic destinations for food lovers. This summer, the city has been blessed with a bouquet of bold new restaurants, intriguing pop-up concepts, and local heroes who continue to push the boundaries of Lowcountry cuisine. The aroma of innovation blends seamlessly with the city’s tidal heritage and Gullah traditions, making every bite here as evocative as a stroll through the historic French Quarter.

Babylon, Charleston’s newest nightlife showstopper, turns ordinary evenings into mythic adventures, channe...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's Culinary Renaissance: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Charleston's culinary landscape is experiencing an extraordinary renaissance that honors its storied past while embracing bold new flavors. This year has brought an impressive wave of eighteen new restaurants that are redefining the Lowcountry dining experience.

The city's latest openings showcase remarkable diversity, from Babylon's exotic cocktail experience on Calhoun Street to Madison Maison's sophisticated champagne and caviar bar. These establishments represent Charleston's evolution beyond traditional Southern fare into a cosmopolitan dining destination. Katsubō Chicken & Ramen on Spruill Avenue exemplifies this trend, serving slow-simmered r...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is in full, flamboyant bloom, bursting with new restaurant openings and reinvented flavors that beckon taste explorers from all corners of the country. Just this summer, Babylon made its dazzling debut downtown, immediately raising the bar with immersive cocktail artistry and opulent décor inspired by ancient mystique. For those seeking a chic, indulgent outing, Madison Maison on Calhoun Street delivers Champagne and caviar in a setting that exudes New York sophistication with French flourish — a lounge where velvet banquettes and sparkling flutes meet artisanal craft cocktails and exclusive RG Caviar.
...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is hot enough to make even the most seasoned food lovers sweat with anticipation—and not just because of the Lowcountry’s sultry summers. This historic port city is brimming with fresh flavors, reverent traditions, and a new wave of innovation that’s capturing the attention of epicureans nation-wide.

Let’s start with Costa, the coastal Italian stunner that arrived on Broad Street in late 2023. Here, chef Vinson Petrillo brings his deep-rooted Italian background to Charleston’s bounty, conjuring plates like Tarvin shrimp with sungold tomatoes and Calabrian chili, pristine oys...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is buzzing with creativity, local pride, and a dash of Southern swagger. This city blends tradition and innovation into one irresistible feast, dishing up experiences as vibrant as the historic streets themselves. Recent restaurant debuts are stirring the pot and keeping palates guessing.

Take Babylon, Charleston’s newest nightlife sensation. Imagine lush, exotic elegance meets contemporary flair, with cocktails so immersive you might feel transported from Calhoun Street to ancient Mesopotamia by way of a citrusy mezcal or an artfully muddled herb blend. If bubbles and luxury are more your...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is sizzling with culinary creativity and Southern hospitality, where ancient cobblestones meet plates crafted with Lowcountry passion. The city’s dining scene is in the midst of a delicious renaissance, balancing time-honored classics with a bold wave of inventive newcomers. Let’s start with a perennial favorite: Magnolias, an iconic mainstay for more than three decades, continues to set the bar in upscale Southern cuisine. Magnolias charms diners with rich interpretations of classics like fried green tomatoes and shellfish gumbo, all elevated by contemporary flourishes from Culinary Director Kelly Franz. Just the mention of Lowc...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is the kind of city that seduces food lovers at every turn—call me Byte, and let’s dig into why the Holy City’s culinary buzz is hotter than a Lowcountry summer. With a wave of new restaurant openings redefining indulgence and tradition, Charleston’s food scene has never looked—or tasted—better.

Among the freshest spots stirring excitement, Babylon recently debuted in downtown Charleston, a bar styled with the opulent charm of ancient Mesopotamia and a flair for dramatic cocktails. Not far away, Madison Maison opened as a Champagne-and-caviar lounge, mixing New Y...

Food Scene Charleston

**Savoring the Flavors of Charleston: A Culinary Journey Through Time and Tradition**

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city basking in the rich flavors of its storied past, where Lowcountry traditions blend seamlessly with modern culinary innovation. This summer, several new restaurants have burst onto the scene, each bringing its unique twist to the city's vibrant dining landscape. For instance, **Babylon** at 145 Calhoun Street is redefining the nightlife experience with its exotic, elegant atmosphere and immersive cocktail encounters. Just a few doors away, **Madison Maison** offers an upscale retreat with its focus on fine...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary charm is in perpetual bloom, and this season the city is showing off a vibrant patchwork of new flavors and fashions. Let’s kick off with Babylon, a sultry bar inspired by the lavish elegance of ancient Mesopotamia. Picture yourself beneath glittering lights, sipping an inventive cocktail with whispers of spice and citrus, wrapped in velvet decadence—this establishment invites listeners to escape into a world of indulgence. For those chasing the more decadent side of things, Madison Maison is Charleston’s most glamorous rendezvous, a Champagne and caviar bar where New York sop...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is turning up the heat this year, and listeners hungry for flavor should take note: the city’s culinary scene is sizzling with new openings and thrilling reinventions. Imagine stepping into Babylon, where the ambiance drips with exotic glam and the cocktail list reads like a passport to ancient intrigue. This March arrival on Calhoun Street instantly cemented itself as the go-to for boundary-pushing drinks and a deliciously eclectic bar menu. Meanwhile, Café Charlotte tucked away in West Ashley, tempts with German pastries and apple strudel so fragrant, even the locals do a double tak...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is feasting on a renaissance, and if you’re hungry for excitement, now’s the time to dig in. The city radiates Southern hospitality while serving up a riot of flavors that mix deep Lowcountry roots with globe-trotting flair. For those craving what’s next, venues like Babylon are turning heads, as reported by charlestondaily.net, with a bar that channels the mystique of ancient Babylon—a velvet-cloaked cocktail haven where the drinks are as alluring as the dramatic décor. The recently opened Café Charlotte in West Ashley delivers a touch of Ber...

Food Scene Charleston

Welcome to Charleston, the historic harbor city that has rapidly transformed into one of America’s buzziest culinary capitals—a place where Southern comfort and cosmopolitan flair meet with a knowing wink and an irresistible sizzle. Newcomers on the food scene are making major waves, infusing centuries-old Lowcountry traditions with bold international energy and a dose of modern Southern swagger.

Headlining Charleston’s latest restaurant renaissance are spots like Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, helmed by chef Mark Bolchoz, whose creative Italian menu turns local blue crab into dreamy risotto, and reimagines agnolotti with sweet...

Food Scene Charleston

The rhythm of Charleston’s food scene is as intoxicating as the scent of jasmine in the city’s summer breeze, and 2025 is shaping up to be a vintage year for culinary creativity. On King Street, Cane Pazzo in Hanahan is rewriting Italian traditions, spinning out blue crab risotto with a Lowcountry wink and creamed corn agnolotti that turns Southern staple into silky poetry, thanks to chef-owner Mark Bolchoz’s personal touch. Meanwhile, Coterie is dazzling date nights and friend groups alike with inspired tapas and a patio that whispers of Mediterranean holidays. Charleston’s European...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is ablaze with excitement, as new restaurant openings and inventive dining concepts are turning this historic city into a gastronomic playground where tradition meets inspired innovation. Cane Pazzo, the area’s standout newcomer helmed by chef-owner Mark Bolchoz, casts aside expectations of a classic Italian joint and instead delights with blue crab risotto and creamed corn agnolotti—think plush, briny-sweet local crab harnessed in a dish that’s both comforting and daring. Bolchoz’s pedigree from Indigo Road Hospitality shines, with each plate dialed-in and local produce gracing the table in kaleidosco...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary heartbeat is pounding louder than ever in 2025, fueled by charismatic chefs, genre-defining restaurants, and a homegrown devotion to local flavors that make every meal taste like a love letter to the Lowcountry. Just step inside Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, where chef-owner Mark Bolchoz—Indigo Road Hospitality Group alum—has turned traditional Italian fare on its head. Imagine blue crab risotto with ‘nduja, or crab ravioli kissed with sherry cream and nodding to the city’s beloved she-crab soup. Each dish is a playful duet between old-world style and Charleston’s coastal bounty, with the dai...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is ablaze with new energy in 2025, where tradition dances brilliantly with bold innovation, tantalizing every taste bud. This city’s restaurant game is an unstoppable mosaic of heritage flavors, boundary-pushing chefs, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. Picture uncovering mouthwatering crab ravioli kissed with sherry cream—Chef Mark Bolchoz’s clever riff on she-crab soup—at Cane Pazzo Hanahan, an Italian sensation tucked just north of downtown. Bolchoz, known for his Indigo Road Hospitality Group pedigree, elevates local veggies, tender meatballs, and house-baked bread crowned with pimento bianco cheese—proving that Charleston’s culinary prowe...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is having a moment, and for food lovers, the buzz is deliciously impossible to ignore. The city’s newest restaurant arrivals are redefining what dining means in the Lowcountry, and everywhere you look, tradition dances with innovation on every plate.

Cane Pazzo, a standout Italian newcomer in Hanahan, greets listeners not with red-sauce clichés but with bold, unpredictable riffs—think blue crab risotto with smoky ’nduja or creamed corn agnolotti crafted by chef-owner Mark Bolchoz, whose pedigree at Indigo Road Hospitality Group sets a high bar. House-baked daily bread sla...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining landscape is sizzling, and nowhere is that more evident than in its wave of exhilarating new restaurant openings. Cane Pazzo in Hanahan is quickly capturing hearts—think cozy, family-photo-lined walls and a menu with playful flourishes, like risotto jeweled with blue crab and creamed corn agnolotti, chef Mark Bolchoz riffing on Lowcountry classics while channeling modern Italian spirit. For those craving communal fun, Coterie in Radcliffeborough dazzles with vibrant tapas and shareable mains, buoyed by a tropical patio and inventive cocktails, an immediate go-to for stylish nights out. Over in Harleston Village, Merc...

Food Scene Charleston

Lowcountry Luminary: Savoring the Bold New Face of Charleston Cuisine

Charleston’s restaurant scene is a dazzling seafood medley with a twist of history and a splash of daring new flavor. Just when listeners think the city’s culinary identity is set in stone—cue the shrimp and grits and Gullah red rice—chefs are stirring up traditions and plating unforgettable original concepts. Right now, the buzz is palpable around Cane Pazzo Hanahan, where chef Mark Bolchoz spins the familiar into the extraordinary. A pimento bianco-slathered Daily Bread comes out warm and tangy, while cr...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary heartbeat is pounding with fresh energy, as new restaurant openings are infusing the city’s southern soul with international flair and seasonal creativity. Cane Pazzo in Hanahan leads the pack, ditching spaghetti clichés for chef Mark Bolchoz’s bold blue crab risotto with ‘nduja and creamed corn agnolotti. For listeners craving Italian with a Charleston accent, Cane Pazzo’s menu reads less like a passport stamp and more like a love letter to local seafood—think house-baked daily bread decked with “pimento bianco,” and crab ravioli crowned with sherry cream, a clever ode to the...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary orbit is ablaze with innovation, heritage, and bustling new flavors, each swirling through its historic streets like the scent of Lowcountry jasmine. For listeners craving a taste of what’s hot right now, the city delivers platefuls of exciting new restaurants, boundary-pushing chefs, and an ever-evolving food culture that’s both classically Southern and alive with fresh global energy.

One of the newest showstoppers, Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, isn’t your nonna’s Italian joint. Chef Mark Bolchoz, formerly of Indaco, infuses the menu with local blue crab risotto, ‘nduja, and creamed...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is having a culinary moment bright enough to outshine its storied steeples. Every year, the city welcomes new restaurants that don’t just add to the vibrant landscape—they redefine it. Cane Pazzo, just outside downtown Charleston, stands out as a creative Italian spot where chef-owner Mark Bolchoz sends diners into rapture with blue crab risotto and creamed corn agnolotti. Even the bread gets star treatment, crowned with decadent “pimento bianco” cheese—a wink to Southern tradition disguised in an Italian hug. Critics have already compared Bolchoz’s crab ravioli in sherry cream to the city’s s...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston Now: The Lowcountry’s Next Course Is Bold, Global, and Delicious

Charleston is sizzling with fresh openings and forward-looking flavor, blending deep-rooted Lowcountry traditions with global verve. Resy reports a wave of notable newcomers, from Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, where chef Mark Bolchoz channels Italian craft into crab ravioli glossed with sherry cream—a playful nod to Charleston’s beloved she-crab soup—to Coterie downtown, a stylish tapas destination pairing dazzling cocktails with shareable plates under a lush, resort-like patio. According to Resy’s July 2025 openings roundup, listeners should also watch Merci in Harlest...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston is sizzling, listeners, and I’m Byte—the city’s charming culinary expert, here to serve you a taste of the most exhilarating eats and emerging trends in the Holy City. In 2025, Charleston’s restaurant scene is nothing short of magnetic, with new openings pulling city dwellers and food pilgrims alike deeper into the heart of Lowcountry gastronomy.

Start with Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, considered the area’s hottest new Italian destination. Chef-owner Mark Bolchoz swaps expectations for excitement, blending his culinary prowess with Charleston’s seafood bounty. Imagine blue crab risotto with ‘nduja...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene has never been hotter—or more deliciously unpredictable. The Holy City, famed for its pastel facades and Southern charm, now hums with an electricity you can taste on every plate, thanks to a string of inventive new restaurants redefining Lowcountry dining from Hanahan to downtown.

Take Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, where chef-owner Mark Bolchoz—formerly of Indigo Road Hospitality—channels Italian nostalgia with a Charleston twist. Picture blue crab risotto laced with spicy ‘nduja or creamed corn agnolotti, a playful nod to both Italian roots and local bounty. The house-bake...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s restaurant scene has always shimmered, but lately, it’s in full-on technicolor, bursting with fresh flavors, bold concepts, and a cast of culinary talents who make every meal a celebration. For listeners drawn to what’s next and what’s legendary in Southern dining, Charleston in 2025 is a moveable feast.

Let’s dive fork-first into Cane Pazzo, the buzzworthy Italian hotspot helmed by Chef Mark Bolchoz. Tucked just outside downtown, Cane Pazzo brings Lowcountry charm to classic Italian. Don’t miss the house-baked Daily Bread crowned with pimento bianco cheese, or the crab rav...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is on fire, serving up innovation with a side of Southern heritage and a dash of global flair. In the heart of this historic city, new restaurant openings buzz with excitement—think Volpe’s on Line Street, where chef Ken Vedrinski is dazzling listeners with his iconic family-style Italian feasts, weaving together Charleston’s coastal bounty and Old World pasta mastery. Not far off, Chef Michael and Courtney Zentner’s Merci in Harleston Village invites diners into an 1820s-era townhouse to sample shareable, European-inspired plates anchored in Lowcountry seafood and produce, creating a...

Food Scene Charleston

Beneath the moss-draped oaks and pastel facades of Charleston, a culinary revolution is simmering, blending tradition with fearless new flavors that have this city on every food lover’s radar. The latest crop of new openings is setting tongues wagging—Merci in Harleston Village has emerged from its pop-up roots to an atmospheric townhouse, where Michael and Courtney Zentner elevate local seafood and vegetables into European-inspired small plates. Think tangy crudo adorned with South Carolina citrus or luscious tomato tartlets tasting of Gullah summer. Meanwhile, Chef Ken Vedrinski delights fans at Volpe’s with family-style Italia...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary energy crackles like bacon in a cast iron skillet, blending old-world Southern soul with boundary-pushing flavor. The city’s restaurant scene in 2025 is a living postcard—equal parts romance, innovation, and pure delicious spectacle. Newcomers like Merci, a Harleston Village bistro with small plates crafted from Lowcountry bounty, have charmed listeners with European flair and an 1820s townhouse setting. Fans of Italian will swoon for Ken Vedrinski’s Volpe’s, where the four-course tasting menu stars fresh local seafood and handmade pastas in a lively, familial spirit—proof that Charleston’s love affair with fi...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s kitchens are on fire—figuratively and sometimes literally—as the city barrels into 2025 with a culinary scene that’s more electric than ever. Whether listeners are diehard foodies or first-timers feasting their way down King Street, there’s a seat at the table for everyone in this Lowcountry wonderland.

Stepping into Harleston Village’s Merci, one is welcomed by a flurry of European-inspired small plates, lovingly assembled by Michael and Courtney Zentner. Their progression from pop-up darlings to restaurateurs is a fairy tale told in roasted local fish and house-baked breads set in a coz...

Food Scene Charleston

Dining in Charleston right now is like stepping into a meticulously curated tasting menu where every course brings a revelation. Known for its historic charm, this city is a laboratory of flavor, where centuries-old Lowcountry traditions collide with daring new culinary trends, and every bite tells a story as layered as cobblestone streets after a summer rain.

The latest culinary gossip has tongues wagging about Merci in Harleston Village. Occupying a lovingly restored 1820s townhouse, chefs Michael and Courtney Zentner have transformed their pop-up magic into a European-inspired bistro with a heart firmly...

Food Scene Charleston

Savoring Charleston: Where Tradition Meets Bold New Bites

Charleston’s culinary scene pulses with a mix of deep-rooted traditions and adrenaline-pumping innovations, inviting anyone with an appetite for adventure to dig in. The coastal city long beloved for its shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, and Lowcountry barbecue is making room at the table for cutting-edge dining rooms, unexpected flavors, and culinary storytellers who aren’t afraid to rewrite the playbook.

The latest table everyone’s clamoring for? Merci in Harleston Village. Housed in a stately 1820s townhouse, Michael and Courtney Zentner have t...

Food Scene Charleston

The aroma of innovation mingles with centuries-old Southern flavor on the streets of Charleston, where the culinary scene is having another dazzling moment in 2025. If you think traditional shrimp and grits or she-crab soup are the only tickets in town, buckle up—Charleston’s restaurant scene is brimming with excitement, where history and inventiveness shake hands every night at dinner.

Among the latest headlines, Merci has just opened in Harleston Village, transforming a historic 1820s townhouse into a European-inspired bistro. Local seafood and Lowcountry produce are graced with continental flair, served in small, shar...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is in the midst of a captivating evolution, where tradition meets daring innovation and every meal feels like both a love letter to the Lowcountry and a bold leap into the future of American dining. At the heart of this movement stands Cane Pazzo Hanahan, the red-hot Italian eatery just outside downtown. Helmed by Chef Mark Bolchoz—lauded for his work with Indigo Road Hospitality Group—Cane Pazzo punches above its weight with a menu rooted in local bounty. The crab ravioli with sherry cream pays homage to the city’s beloved...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s Restaurant Renaissance: Where Southern Soul Meets Global Genius

Charleston’s dining scene isn’t content to simply rest on its Lowcountry laurels; this city continues to dazzle with fresh restaurant debuts, a fearless approach to flavor, and a culinary culture as rich as its storied skyline. With new hotspots, inventive chefs, and an insatiable appetite for both tradition and trend, food lovers find themselves at a veritable buffet of sensation and surprise.

The latest buzz in Charleston serves up global flavors with a Southern twist. Mazal, the newly opened Israel...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s restaurant scene is a fever dream for the senses, and anyone with a fork and a bit of curiosity should be paying close attention to the Holy City right now. In 2025, the city’s culinary tapestry is as vibrant as the palmetto sunsets, stitching together tradition, bold new concepts, and plenty of that Lowcountry charm.

Start with some of the freshest arrivals electrifying the foodscape. West Ashley’s Mazal is a passport to Israeli delights, promising falafel, shawarma, and pillowy-soft pita courtesy of brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef, who’ve transformed the form...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is in the midst of a vibrant evolution, where historic flavors meet daring new concepts, and every meal feels like a celebration of both past and future. Take a stroll along King Street or through West Ashley and you’ll discover why this city is consistently hailed as a Southern dining mecca, drawing food lovers with both established favorites and a flurry of bold newcomers.

Among the latest arrivals, excitement simmers for Mazal, the new Israeli restaurant from brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef. Here, the aroma of sizzling shawarma and...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene isn’t just simmering—it’s boiling over with innovation, flavor, and a dash of Southern swagger that captivates any listener with an appetite for discovery. Lately, the buzz is all about new ventures shaking up tradition while celebrating local roots. Take the much-anticipated Mazal, the brainchild of brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef, which just opened in West Ashley. This vibrant Israeli restaurant tempts with fluffy pitas, golden falafel, and shawarma so aromatic you’ll swear you’ve been whisked to a bustling Tel Aviv market. For something delightfully unexpected, Two Bit Club off...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is simmering with excitement, and it’s never been more tempting for adventurous palates. This city, renowned for its historic charm and Southern hospitality, is currently experiencing a wave of innovative restaurant openings and bold reimaginings of classic Lowcountry fare.

The summer brings some tantalizing newcomers to the table. Mazal, a fresh Israeli concept launched by brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef, promises West Ashley diners an explosion of flavor with falafel, shawarma, and fluffy, smoky pita. Over in Hanahan, Cane Pazzo is the city’s hottest new Italian entry—think Sh...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is a simmering pot that refuses to sit still, buzzing with new concepts and dynamic flavors that make even the most seasoned food lovers take notice. This year, innovation has hit full boil, with exciting openings like Mazal, an Israeli restaurant helmed by brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef in West Ashley, where the scent of warm pita and sizzling shawarma now fills the air, promising a passport to Tel Aviv without leaving the Lowcountry. Not far behind, Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, led by local favorite chef Mark Bolchoz, marries Italian tradition to...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is humming with the energy of a city that respects its roots while boldly leaping into the future. This year, food lovers are in for a treat as the Holy City flaunts new restaurant debuts, innovative concepts, and a renewed devotion to local flavors that could make even the most seasoned palate swoon.

Let’s start with the freshest openings lighting up the city. Mazal, an Israeli eatery in West Ashley, delivers warm pita, shawarma, and a spectrum of Mediterranean classics in a vibrant setting that practically hums with hosp...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is positively sizzling, and not just because of the Lowcountry heat. In 2025, the city’s restaurant landscape is a vivid tapestry of bold new concepts, culinary heritage, and a spirit of innovation that keeps food lovers enthralled.

Let’s start with a taste of what’s new: Cane Pazzo in Hanahan has quickly become an Italian sensation. Chef Mark Bolchoz, drawing on his Indigo Road Hospitality Group roots, infuses local charm into hearty classics. Imagine diving into a She Crab Raviolo inspired by Charleston’s beloved she-crab soup—velvety crab envelop...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s restaurant scene is in full stride, an irresistible tide of innovation and Southern tradition that beckons every food lover’s palate. In 2025, the city’s culinary landscape gleams with fresh arrivals and boundary-pushing concepts, standing shoulder to shoulder with its celebrated classics.

Start your edible adventure in West Ashley, where the brand-new Mazal brings a vibrant taste of Israel to the Lowcountry. Expect pillowy pita, golden falafel, and shawarma with a Charleston twist, courtesy of brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef, who’ve transformed the former Crab Shack space into a Mediterranean oasis. M...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is a vibrant tapestry where Southern tradition collides headfirst with global ambition—think shrimp and grits with a sidecar of Pakistani biryani, all washed down with a Planters Punch on a sun-drenched piazza. This city, with its cobblestone charm and breezy harbor views, isn’t just resting on its historic laurels; Charleston is sprinting towards the future, one bold restaurant at a time.

Let’s start with the latest buzz: Café Charlotte, recently opened on King Street, invites diners into a cozy, European-inspired oasis with flaky croissants and a coffee pr...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston's culinary scene is sizzling with innovation and flavor, making it a gastronomic destination that demands attention. This summer, the city’s kitchens are buzzing with fresh arrivals and reimagined classics, each plate a testament to Charleston’s unique blend of Lowcountry roots and cosmopolitan flair.

Among the most talked-about newcomers is Café Charlotte, which opened in May 2025, luring guests with a European sensibility and pastries that sing with buttery notes and delicate textures. On King Street, Prince Street Pizza brings a slice of New York to the Holy City, matching its iconic Spicy...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is having a moment brighter than the summer sun shimmering on the Ashley River. A new wave of restaurant openings, innovative chef-driven concepts, and a deep reverence for Lowcountry tradition are coming together to give this Southern city a culinary sizzle that food lovers can’t ignore.

Let’s begin with the taste-bud-tingling openings causing a stir. Café Charlotte, which opened in May 2025, delivers European charm right in the heart of the city, inviting listeners to indulge in light, continental fare and decadent pastries — perfect for a cosmopolitan start to your d...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene in 2025 is sizzling with innovation, tradition, and a touch of that irresistible Southern charm. Let’s dive fork-first into what makes this Lowcountry treasure a feast for both the palate and the imagination.

There’s a palpable buzz around Charleston’s newest arrivals. Café Charlotte, which opened its doors in May 2025, delivers a slice of Europe with each bite, inviting locals and visitors to linger over croissants or robust espresso in a sunny, continental-inspired setting. For anyone seeking the bold, big-city flavor of classic New York pizza, Prince Street Pizza has...

Food Scene Charleston

Lowcountry on the Rise: Inside Charleston’s Electrifying Culinary Scene

Charleston has never been a city to rest on its laurels, and in 2025, its culinary scene is buzzing with a fresh energy that’s impossible to ignore. Picture ancient cobblestone streets now echoing with the sizzle of new ideas: an explosion of innovative openings, chef-driven concepts, and storied traditions blending with the boldest of modern flavors.

Let’s begin with the freshest faces in town. Café Charlotte, which opened its doors in May, brings a slice of Europe to the peninsula, offerin...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s restaurant scene is sizzling with energy, enticing curious palates and dedicated food lovers alike. The city’s culinary landscape is in the midst of a flavorful renaissance, blending centuries-old Lowcountry tradition with a bold wave of global influences, inventive chefs, and a surge of creative new restaurants.

This spring, Charleston welcomes several newcomers set to shake up the local dining conversation. Food Network star Kardea Brown is bringing her Sea Island roots to the Charleston International Airport with a new restaurant dedicated to Gullah cuisine. Expect Gullah staples like okra stew, rice...

Food Scene Charleston

Savoring the Lowcountry Flair: Charleston's Vibrant Culinary Scene

Charleston, a city steeped in history and rich cultural heritage, is also a culinary gem that continues to captivate food enthusiasts with its vibrant dining scene. This spring, Charleston is abuzz with exciting new restaurant openings and innovative dining concepts. For instance, a new eatery inspired by Food Network chef Kardea Brown is set to open at the Charleston International Airport, celebrating Gullah cuisine with an immersive dining experience that reflects the Lowcountry's heritage[1]. Another notable opening is Katsubō, a ramen restaurant offering a diverse r...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s dining scene is in full flourish, where historic Southern charm collides with global innovation, giving culinary adventurers much to savor. The city’s latest restaurant openings and fresh concepts are tantalizing palates, while longtime traditions and iconic ingredients ensure every bite is steeped in authenticity.

This spring, the buzz centers around Food Network star Kardea Brown’s new spot at the Charleston International Airport. Brown, renowned for showcasing the Lowcountry’s rich Gullah heritage, is crafting a menu and atmosphere that celebrates the soulful flavors of the Sea Islands. Expect deeply seasoned...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s food scene is experiencing a renaissance—one bite at a time—where innovation, tradition, and a dash of Southern charm mingle like old friends at a backyard oyster roast. Let’s take a stroll through the Holy City’s vibrant culinary landscape and discover why this Lowcountry gem is commanding the attention of food lovers everywhere.

2025 has brought a fresh wave of excitement, starting with the highly anticipated opening of Kardea Brown’s restaurant at Charleston International Airport. Brown, a Food Network personality and Sea Island native, spotlights time-honored Gullah cuisine: think okra s...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is sizzling, listeners, and you’d best bring an appetite for both innovation and tradition if you’re headed down South. There’s a palpable electricity in the air—equal parts salt and spice—as star chefs and bold newcomers whip up a melting pot of flavors that give the Holy City its magnetic charm and magnetically long reservation lists.

Start your edible adventure at the airport, where Food Network star Kardea Brown is set to launch a Gullah-inspired restaurant celebrating Lowcountry roots with deep, soulful flavors and heritage hospitality...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is having a moment brighter than a Lowcountry sunrise. This historic city, long adored for its elegant antebellum charm and storied hospitality, now simmers with innovation thanks to a spirited crop of new restaurants, inventive dining concepts, and globe-spanning flavors. In the spring of 2025, the headlines are delicious: from ramen to Gullah, and Italian to Pakistani, Charleston is rewriting what it means to eat well below the Mason-Dixon line.

Take a stroll through Harleston Village and step into Merci, a European-inspired bistro from Michael and Courtney Zentner. Housed in an...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s restaurant scene is a culinary playground where Southern hospitality shakes hands with global innovation, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of its most thrilling chapters yet. This year, Lowcountry traditions find fresh expression in brand-new spots and bold concepts, giving listeners plenty of reasons to circle the Holy City on their dining map.

Spring’s biggest buzz is the anticipated opening of a Gullah-inspired restaurant helmed by Food Network star Kardea Brown at Charleston International Airport. Brown’s menu promises a joyful immersion into the soulful flavors of Gullah cuisine—think sl...

Food Scene Charleston

Charleston’s culinary scene is in the midst of a dazzling renaissance, and listeners, it’s not just the scent of shrimp and grits wafting through the air that’s turning heads. The Holy City’s historic avenues are positively humming with gastronomic energy, shaped by its vibrant traditions and bold newcomers eager to leave a mark.

Let’s start at the gateway—famed Food Network chef Kardea Brown is bringing Lowcountry soul to a new restaurant at Charleston International Airport. Her upcoming eatery draws deep from Gullah culinary traditions, promising travelers a taste of her...