Charleston just closed a chapter. For over a decade, Carnival Sunshine turned Union Pier into a floating small city every few days. Passengers rolled suitcases past cobblestones and disappeared onto gangways. That scene doesn’t happen anymore, and as of this summer, it’s not happening at all, even for quick stops. Let’s break down what actually … Read more
Started by a Jewish immigrant selling underwear on Meeting Street, Hyman’s Seafood has become one of the most iconic restaurants on the planet. The wait is long. The hush puppies are legendary. Go anyway. Before it served a single shrimp, Hyman’s Seafood sold underwear. W.M. Karesh, a Jewish immigrant from eastern Europe, opened Southern Wholesale … Read more
Over 10,000 works. A Tiffany-style dome. One Beaux-Arts building that proves Charleston has always been beautiful on the inside too. You came to Charleston for the porches and the shrimp and grits. Fair. But somewhere between the Battery and King Street, the city keeps a secret it doesn’t shout about: one of the finest art … Read more