Cypress Gardens
February 18, 2009 by Public
Filed under Plantations, Plantations & Gardens
Poe’s Tavern
February 20, 2009 by Public
Filed under East Cooper Restaurants, Pubs, Bars, & Nightclubs
Much like his work, the life of Edgar Allan Poe was short, tragic and shrouded in mystery. Best known as the author of the popular poem “The Raven”, Poe is credited with creating the detective and horror story genres. After a brief stint at the University of Virginia , Poe enlisted in the Army under the pseudonym Edgar Allan Perry and was stationed at Fort Moultrie at the western end of Sullivan’s Island for thirteen months beginning November 18, 1827.
His time on the island inspired “The Gold-Bug”, a story about a mystical beetle that led to buried treasure. He died alone, impoverished and inebriated at the age of 40 amid conflicting accounts, yet left an indelible legacy on American literature.
Poe’s Tavern, located in the heart of Sullivan’s Island, was founded to preserve the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe. A man who at once celebrated and bemoaned life, and always enjoyed a good drink, or several.
The Schooner Pride
February 23, 2009 by Public
Filed under Sailing & Boating
Tour Charleston Harbor and experience the best in Charleston sailing, sightseeing and attractions on The Schooner Pride, a classic 84′ tall ship.
Considered one of the top five things to do in Charleston, join us for our exhilarating daily sails or romantic sunset sails to escape the crowded streets and sweltering heat of downtown Charleston, SC. Take in the Holy City the way it was meant to be seen, from the peaceful waters of Charleston Harbor, as we mingle with dolphins, pelicans and gulls on our two hour sailing tours.
As we lift our sails the cool breeze will whisk you away to a time care forgot. Relax and sip wine or another cool beverage as we sail from the Aquarium Wharf and continue sailing past the historic Battery, towards Ft. Johnston and Ft. Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861.
Our sailing tour takes you past the USS Yorktown, the storied WWII air craft carrier docked at Patriot’s Point, and on past Castle Pinckney, Charleston’s old waterfront trading area where the walled city first developed.
Other notable Charleston attractions on this unique Charleston Sailing tour include the Arthur Ravenel Jr. suspension bridge, glimpses of Rainbow Row, and panoramic views of Charleston skyline and its many incredible churches.
Whether you’re interested in a new perspective of Charleston sightseeing, the excitement of sailing Charleston Harbor chasing the ghosts of Blackbeard the pirate, or the enjoying the elegant romance of a Charleston sunset sail, join us on the Schooner Pride today.
The Schooner Pride, is an 84’ tall ship operating in Charleston Harbor. The Pride invokes visions of when Charelston was very prominent sailing harbor as our country developed.
Modeled to resemble the old coastal trading schooners, the Schooner Pride has all the charm and character of the great days of sail. The Pride is USCG certified for up to 49 passengers. The Pride will continue to operate from the Aquarium Wharf in Charleston and do both daily sails, and private charters.
We wanted you to know of the change in ownership, but more importantly the exciting changes in the “PRIDE”.
Many upgrades to the vessel have already been completed and more are to come. Among these are:
- More extensive offering of catering alternatives
- Refurbishment of the exterior as well as the interior cabins
- Many other upgrades to enhance your sailing experience
Our commitment is to exceed your expectations when you book with us. Our experienced crew has many years on the water serving individuals and groups interested in a truly unique experience on the spectacular harbor of one of America’s oldest cities.
We are also offering returning customers the opportunity for a 5% discount on a charter, with the date and time of your choosing, subject to availability.
Rue de Jean
February 20, 2009 by Public
Filed under Downtown & West Ashley, Mediterranean
39 Rue de Jean emanates the characteristics of an authentic Brasserie. Brasseries of the late 1800’s offered Parisians robust cuisine, handcrafted beers, and affordable wines, all in a whirl of vibrant and jubilant socializing. Although today, brasseries are much more than just breweries. They remain the social hubs of their neighborhood.
The creators of 39 Rue de Jean chose 39 John Street, a two story brick warehouse built in 1880, to house the Brasserie. The building was built for the Charleston Manufacturing Company for storing finished products. About 1943, it was redesigned by Augustus E Constantine in the popular Art Moderne style, for adaptive office space. It was part of the Washingron Reality Company’s redevelopment of the bagging company complex in the 1940’s.
Our local guests refer to us as “Rue” and they know we are passionate about our food and service. We have been industry leaders since 2001 when we opened our doors. Voted Best French Restaurant every year by the Charleston City Paper, we are grateful to be a part of the Charleston Restaurant Community.
In the later portion of 2005 the management company Holy City Hospitality , LLC was established which proudly represents 39 Rue de Jean, its sister restaurant COAST, and Good Food Catering.
As of April 10, 2006 all of our facilities are Smoke Free.
Spoleto Festival USA
February 7, 2009 by Public
Filed under Festivals & Expos
Spoleto Festival USA was founded in 1977 by Gian Carlo Menotti, Christopher Keene and others involved in the Festival of Two Worlds as the American counterpart to that festival held annually in Spoleto, Italy. A Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Menotti began the Italian festival in 1958 as a forum for young American artists in Europe. The festival quickly became a haven for a large group of artists, both traditional and experimental, who found the mix of dance, theater, opera, music, and the visual arts to be both exciting and stimulating.
When the organizers of the Festival of Two Worlds planned an American festival, they searched for an American city that would offer the charm of Spoleto, Italy, and also its wealth of theaters, churches, and other performance spaces. Charleston, South Carolina was the perfect counterpart. The city is small enough to be dominated by nonstop arts events during the 17-day festival, but also large and sophisticated enough to provide a knowledgeable audience and appropriate theaters. Furthermore,Charleston has an extensive history of involvement with the arts from housing America’s first theater and ballet companies to housing the oldest musical organization in the country.
Spoleto Festival USA has maintained traditions of the Festival of Two Worlds such as a dedication to young artists, a fascination with contemporary effort, an enthusiasm for providing unusual performance opportunities to recognized masters in their fields, and a commitment to all forms of the performing arts. Each year, audience members experience a broad range of artistic styles and forms, including classical ballet; modern and post-modern dance; opera; chamber, symphonic, and choral music; jazz; theater; and visual arts. Spoleto has earned a reputation for offering programs of the highest artistic caliber, supporting new and innovative works, nurturing outstanding young artists, and expanding public appreciation of the arts. This focus has brought the festival international acclaim year after year.
The Wreck
February 20, 2009 by Public
Filed under East Cooper Restaurants
At 3 p.m. on September 21, 1989, the sky was clear and sunny. Shem Creek was quiet, and some would later say serene – hardly a fitting herald for hurricane Hugo. Only 7 hours later, the eye of Hugo, the enormous Category IV hurricane, passed directly over the spot where the restaurant now stands. The water was rising and did not stop until it had covered the shore at least 8 feet deep. The Richard & Charlene, a derelict North Atlantic style trawler, next door at the Wando dock, was lifted with such force that the pile to which it was moored came right out of the bottom. Then, as the calm of the eye passed over, the ferocious hurricane winds came with unbelievable power from the West, turning the derelict trawler around, breaking it loose, and driving it over the neighboring dock, causing the deck planking to fold up like an accordion. When the monster had finally passed and the water receded, the trawler had impaled its enormous bulk on the bare pilings. For nine months the ruined trawler sat in place, immovable, washed over twice a day by the high tides until finally removed by salvagers, never to sail again.
It is in memory of this indelible event that the existing restaurant on the same site has been named The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene.
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30-8:15 pm
Friday & Saturday, 5:30-9:15 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek
February 23, 2009 by Public
Filed under Golf Courses
GOLF AND NATURE TOGETHER:
An integral part of the Briar’s Creek experience is the way golf and the natural environment complement each other. There is no shortage of water, marshes, wetlands and wildlife, along with the occasional bunker, rough, and gently rolling, but quick putting surface.
Precisely designed and skillfully maintained, this Rees Jones masterpiece embraces the rich, Lowcountry landscape and vegetation of Johns Island real estate and the Kiawah River. Six sets of tees offer dramatic shots around, across and along unspoiled marsh and riverside vistas, creating a spirited, scenic challenge for golfers of every level, every time they play.
PRACTICE FACILITY: THE GOLF LODGE AND PRACTICE RANGE
With absolutely no tee times, you’re free to spend as much time as you’d like warming up on our world-class practice range and putting green. Our expert staff and golf professional are always on hand to provide a few pointers or give a full-fledged lesson at our South Carolina golf resort.
And if that doesn’t warm you up, step inside the Golf Lodge for a cup of coffee and one of our chef’s famous fresh-baked cookies. And whenever you’re ready, just head out to the first hole and tee off at your leisure.
Peninsula Grill
February 20, 2009 by Public
Filed under Downtown & West Ashley, Fine Dining
As CEO of The Holliday Companies, Hank Holliday has a knack for recognizing diamonds in the rough that he transforms into gemstones by reinventing them through structural, decorative and service enhancements.
In 1994, Holliday purchased Charleston’s Planters Inn out of Federal Bankruptcy Court upon seeing the value of the hotel’s prime location in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District. Although originally built as a dry goods emporium in 1844, Holliday recognized the historic building’s bones were almost as good as its location and began to chart its future course to international acclaim with an ambitious refurbishment.
The extensive project was capped off with the 1997 opening of one of the most celebrated dining destinations in the Southeast, Peninsula Grill. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Robert Carter, Peninsula Grill quickly became one of the most sought after dining destinations in the region, serving up gourmet lowcountry cuisine in a romantic setting. That same year also saw a $4 million expansion, which generated 21 new rooms, enhanced the Inn’s captivating courtyard and added a ballroom. By 1999, the Planters Inn was ready for membership in Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious, worldwide association of small, exclusive hotels and restaurants, and the boutique hotel became the flagship of his company.
By 1998, Holliday began to focus on expanding the company’s role in the restoration of Charleston’s historic City Market area that his renovation of the Planters Inn had helped spur. Holliday took over the Hawthorne Suites and began upgrading it for conversion to the Doubletree flag. He also acquired an abandoned warehouse just across the street from the future Doubletree Suites, at the corner of Hayne and Church Streets, which became the wildly popular Hank’s Seafood restaurant in 1999. Its kitchen has since been helmed by acclaimed Executive Chef Frank McMahon and Peninsula Grill’s Robert Carter as consulting chef.
Holliday’s next City Market project was the 30-room Hayne Street Inn, which opened next to the Doubletree in 2002. With the $7 million building’s completion, Holliday’s City Market Holdings – Planters Inn, Peninsula Grill, Hank’s Seafood, the Doubletree Suites and the Holliday Companies’ corporate office building at 14 Hayne Street – encompassed 275 hotel rooms, 15,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, 30,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant space and 155 on-site parking spaces. But there was more to come…still a third jewel in Holliday’s culinary crown opened in July of 2006. Mercato, located steps away from Planters Inn, serves delectable Italian cuisine by Executive Chef Jacques Larson. Today, Holliday is turning his attention to the restoration of Charleston’s famed historic City Market, which was a piece of business awarded to him and business associate and long-time friend, Steve Varn, by Charleston city officials. Perhaps the best is yet to come…
Coco Vivo
February 17, 2009 by Public
Filed under Art Galleries, Interior Design
Senior Designers Kate Tackett and Mary Phelps, along with their dedicated staff, have two of the most unique fine art and design galleries on the eastern seaboard. Our flagship studio is located in the picturesque seaside town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and the second studio is located on Historic Gallery Row of Charleston, South Carolina.
Each location offers a couture selection of fine art by national, local and internationally known artists, handcrafted jewlery, pottery, wonderful home accessories, and several lines of furniture, all with their signature relaxed living style. Kate and Mary offer professional interior design services at both studios. Please contact them to schedule your design consultation.
Many of the products, accesories and designs we provide have been featured in national magazines including Coastal Living, Cottage Living, Ocean Home,American Art Collector, Boston Magazine, Accent Magazine, Traditonal Home and Architectual Digest. We have two new projects to be featured in Country Living and New England Home.
Berlin’s Apparel
Four generations in the clothing business. 117 years at the same address. No wonder we’re known as the store that made King & Broad famous. So don’t look for Berlin’s in a mall. We don’t fit anybody’s cookie cutter mold.
