Santa's in the House!

He will be visiting Freshfields Village (located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands) the weekend of November 26-28, 2010.

Come out and see Santa.  You and your family can get a free photo made with him.

For times, Visit Freshfields' North Pole.

Holiday Festival-Freshfields Village

In need of burning off those extra Thanksgiving turkey and other good-eats calories?  Want to do a little Black Friday shopping?

Head over to Freshfields Village, near Seabrook Island,  on November 26th for a Holiday Festival.  There will be a Holiday Farmers Market, music, and activities for the kiddos.  Even a visit from the Jolly Ol' Man himself a.k.a. Santa!

Kiawah Island Marathon-December 11, 2010

This just in: 

Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon now has a limited supply of slots open for the half and full marathon race through Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy. 

By making a donation to the Conservancy, you will be helping fund fees associated with habitat land preservation while earning a race entry to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon.

If you are interested in learning more about this short-time opportunity, contact us via email
at Kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com .

Please note that regular race registration fees also apply. To learn more about our
marathon, please go to www.KiawahMarathon.com.

Hurry these remaining slots will be filled by Friday, November 11th if not before.

The Holidays are coming!

Yesterday I started seeing evergreen garland everywhere and, WAIT A TICK!  A Christmas wreath?!?

Everyone knows the Holidays don't officially begin until the James Island Festival of Lights turn on.  Um, just checked...The Lights switch on November 12th!

Load up your car (admission is only $10/car) and head out to James Island for this year's Holiday Festival of Lights.  The 3-mile tour features over 500,000 twinkly lights.

Visit James Island Holiday Lights for more info.

Bring on the Holiday Season!

Shrimp City Slim & Chuck "The Cat" Morris are back out at Lucy's Red Sky Grill on Seabrook Island this Sunday, November 7, 6-9 pm. Dinner reservations can be made by calling: 843-768-8118.

Run, Forrest, Run

Just in time to burn off some extra calories before the holiday parties start~ Runs, Trots and Walks.

• November 6, 2010-James Island Connector 10K Run and 5K Walk 
• November 25, 2010-Charleston's Turkey Day Run-This 5K draws over 5,000 runners/walkers.  If you have children, check out the Children's Fun Run.
• November 25, 2010-Kiawah Island's Turkey Trot, 8 a.m.  Rise and Shine families!  Kiawah Island has your morning workout!  Choose from a 1 mile walk or a 1-3 mile beach run. 
• November 25, 2010-Seabrook Island's 1st Annual Turkey Trot - 5K Walk/Run, 8 a.m.  What better way to start your turkey day festivities than with a run or brisk walk.  Sign-up at The Lake House or call at (843) 725-1580 for more information.  Volunteers are also needed to help make this walk/run a success. *Please note:  When you sign up we need your name, phone number, and t-shirt size (unisex).

Music and so much More

The November List of Things to Do in the Lowcountry continues...

• November 11-13, The first annual Weekend of Jazz at Kiawah Island.  Grammy winner, Earl Klugh and his guitar will host a music-filled weekend.  Individual tickets are now available for Kyle Eastwood & Boney James on Friday evening, November 12, and Earl Klugh and Fourplay on Saturday evening, November 13.
• November 13, Blessing of the Vine Festival: 1 to 5 p.m.,  Irvin-House Vineyard, located at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island. At the 8th Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival, wine lovers can witness the blessing of muscadine grapevines by a priest (the Blessing ceremony starts at 2 p.m.), and enjoy live music from The Hawkes. Admission is $5 per car. Food will be available for purchase.  
• November 13, Colonial Trades and Harvest Day, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site; Admission $5/adult, $3/child (6-15).
• November 14, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, 7 p.m. in concert at the N. Charleston Performing Art Center.
• November 14, 3rd Annual Rural Mission Oyster Roast, 3-6 p.m., Bowen's Island Restaurant (You know how good it is!). Enjoy great roasted oysters, food, drinks, live music and a great sunset view. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children and are available from the Rural Mission at 843-768-1720, or buy at the door or order online.
• November 17, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, 7 p.m. Charleston Coliseum
• November 18, ALAN JACKSON, 7 p.m. Charleston Coliseum
• November 18, LYLE LOVETT, 7:30 p.m. Charleston PAC
  
  
  

New Month, New Things to do in the Lowcountry

Goodness, where has the year gone?  It is now November which means full-on Fall in the Lowcountry.

Get ready!  Here's a list of just a few fun things to do in the Charleston area:

• November 6-7, Plantation Days at Middleton Place.  Craftsmen (and crafts-women) will demonstrate harvest time skills used during antebellum time.  Regular admission fees required for Plantation Days.  *You do get access to the gardens, the Stableyards, and other tours.
• November 6, Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park. Live bluegrass music, food, fun, and games. Admission is $5; free for children 12 and under and Annual Gold Pass holders.
• November 7, 3rd Annual Fall Harvest Dinner at Legare Farms.  This premier field-to-table event in Charleston and boasts participation of some of Charleston’s top chefs.  The evening will begin with a “Meet the Farmer” reception at 4:00 pm follow by dinner at 5:00 pm. Dinner will be Legare Farms’ own beef, pork, and fall vegetables prepared by some of Charleston’s finest chefs.  Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 843-559-0788, or visit Legare Farms.  Legare Farms is located at 2620 Hanscombe Point Rd. on Johns Island, just off of River Road.
  

Wine Strolls, Cooking Classes, and a Concert-

Every Wednesday through November 17th, a wine stroll will take place at Middleton Place. A different wine and a different garden each week. http://ping.fm/rGujL

Get ready for Thanksgiving with cooking classes at Charleston Cooks! "Cooking in the Lowcountry:Thanksgiving Recipes" classes will be held November 6, 13, 20, 23, and 27th at 6:30 pm. http://ping.fm/kQGfz

Doobie Brothers are coming to Charleston! Get your tickets now for the November 14th show. http://ping.fm/ffLgb

Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol

When I grow up, I want to be on the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol!

2010  has turned out to be a record breaking turtle year out on Seabrook.  68 turtle nests were found!

The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol recently uploaded a slide show of the 2010 turtle season. There's no peppy music just lots of photos of people, nests, and turtle hatchlings. 

If you don't have 9 minutes to watch the slide show, just skip to the 7:00 minute mark--the photo of *my* first turtle nest find(because I'm not an officially trained turtle person, I could only stand by and watch).

Restaurants-Another Closure

**2016 Update--Bohicket Bistro is closed**


Another sad day in the restaurant world.

Bohicket Bistro (formerly known as Alano's) has recently closed at Bohicket Marina out on Seabrook Island.

The pizza was enjoyable.  It was The Bistro's fried oreos that I inhaled...

 And made our heart smile!

Charleston Restaurants--
More than enough to choose from: http://ht.ly/2U5ja

Here comes Southwest Airlines!!

Flights to and from Charleston begin March 13, 2011.
http://ping.fm/OmVyE

New Restaurant Alert: Chef Sean Brock plans to open "Husk" November 1st. Husk, located at 76 Queen Street in Charleston, will celebrate ingredients from the South.

Keep up to date by visiting Husk's website: /www.huskrestaurant.com/

Seabrook Island: Sweet sounds on Sundays!

**2016 Update--Lucy's is closed**


Lucy's Red Sky Restaurant will continue live music throughout the month of October.

Here's the lineup:
October 17-Shrimp City Slim;
October 24-Ann Caldwell;
October 31-Ann Caldwell

27th Annual Alan Fleming Sr. Tennis Tourney-Oct 6-10, 2010

It's time to dust off the racquets and head to the tennis courts!  The 27th  Alan Fleming Sr. Open Clay Court State Championship Tournament starts tomorrow on Seabrook Island. 

This annual tennis tourney features over 40 events for ages 40-80! Players and spectators will be treated extra-special as the Seabrook Island Club unveils its new tennis facilities.

As an added bonus this year, Thursday night's cocktail party and silent auction has been opened beyond the tennis players.  Seabrook Island Club members have been invited to attend the party/auction.  All monies raised support the Hospice of Charleston Foundation.

Can't make it to this year's Alan Fleming Sr. tournament?   Check out the tourney's events at TennisLink so you can start planning for next year.

Restaurants-Lucy's Red Sky-Live Music

**2016 Update--Lucy's is closed**

Lucy over at Red Sky, located just outside the Seabrook Island gate, is jazzin' things up again. This time with the blues.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6-9 pm, patrons of Red Sky will delight in the Lowcountry blues of Shrimp City Slim.

Come out and enjoy great food and music!

Injured Loggerhead Turtle found on Seabrook Island

Quick thinking guests on Seabrook Island alerted the island's turtle patrol of a stranded loggerhead turtle.

Poor fella must have had an encounter with a shark. He (or she) was rushed to the SC Aquarium Sea Turtle Hospital.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed he/she makes it. http://ping.fm/w9rhf

Restaurants-The Buccaneer Restaurant-closes

The Buccaneer Restaurant in downtown Charleston closed its doors yesterday. It was a great place to take wannabe pirates.

The Buccaneer claimed to have one of the largest collections of pirate booty and other collectibles from the "Golden Age of Piracy" (1690-1730).

Here's more on the story: http://ping.fm/XDZlS

Music on the Green--Freshfields Village

Start your summer weekends off on a good note!

Friday nights, 6-9 pm, Freshfields Village (located near Seabrook Island) will play host to Music on the Green. 

It's sure to be a toe-tapping good time with groups such as the following performing:

• Friday, June 11-Congdon and Company 
• Friday, June 18-Plane Jane 
• Friday, June 25-Quiana Parler & Friends 
• Friday, July 2-Coconut Groove Band 
• Friday, July 9-David Archer Band

Starlight Cinema-Freshfields Village

Freshfields Village, located at the Crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, is offering kids (young and old) a special night out  this summer.

Every Wednesday throughout the summer, Freshfields will show classic family movies beginning at 9 pm. 

Load up your family, refreshments, and picnic blankets and come watch movie stars under the stars.

Below is a list of the movies playing:

• June 9, 2010-The Karate Kid
• June 16-Meet The Robinsons
• June 23-Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
• June 30-Up
• July 7-National Treasure: Book of Secrets
• July 14-Monsters vs. Aliens

Farmers and Art Market

Are you visiting Seabrook Island this summer? Looking for something a little different to do on a Monday afternoon?

Head over to Freshfields Village where every Monday, beginning June 7, 2010,  a farmers and art market will take place.

Local farmers and artists will showcase their goods for sale from 4-8 pm.  Live music will be provided for the enjoyment of shoppers.

Keep up to date on the special happenings at the Freshfields Village by visiting Freshfields Village Events.

Wednesdays are Wine Nights at Middleton Place

Every Wednesday night, now through November, come stroll the gardens of Middleton Place. 

Wine tastings will be held each Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Enjoy great wine while viewing the oldest gardens in American.

Cost for wine tasting is $10/person and reservations are not required.  Here's more information.

Memorial Day Weekend Events on Seabrook Island

Start your weekend off on a good note! 

Freshfields Village will host three nights of music beginning Friday, May 28, 2010.  Men of Distinction kicks things off at 6 pm.  This versatile group provides music for the whole family.  Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.  You'll want to stay for the night.

Saturday, May 29, the 1st Annual Seabrook Island Car Show will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Lake House.  This free event is open to all Seabrookers and their guests.

Head back over to Freshfields Saturday night.  From 6-9 pm,  The Great Society Band will be sharing the group's  extensive musical repertoire ranging from the 1930's classics to current popular favorites.

Sunday night, May 30, Congdon & Company will close out Freshfields' Memorial Day Weekend concert series.  Eat an early dinner in the Village, then head out to the Green to see and hear some great music.

2010 Turtle Season Begins on Seabrook Island!

Turtle nesting season has arrived on Seabrook Island. Nest #2 was found yesterday on North Beach.

The first sea turtle nest was found at the end of Pelican Watch Beach.

Keep up to date on Seabrook Island's turtle season by visiting the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol's website: http://ping.fm/zANWu

Restaurants: Red's Ice House--Open??

Red's Ice House Bohicket Marina location out on Seabrook Island opened tonight!

Stay tuned for the reviews.

Restaurants-Sunrise Bistro-Now Open

Restaurants are popping up all over John's and Seabrook Islands! 

Sunrise Bistro, opened last fall, at 1797 Main Road (that's the corner of Main Rd and Maybank). 

Brian Appelt and Jessica Walentechick, former chefs at Hege's, are filling the breakfast void with Sunrise Bistro.  The bistro is open for breakfast and lunch, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7 am-2:30 pm. 

Sunrise Bistro stays open after dark on Thursday nights for "Pizza and Pasta" dinner.  One Friday night each month, the restaurant is open for a special menu night.


Read what The Island Connection had to say about Sunrise Bistro.

Restaurants-New Moon Pizzeria and Pub-NOW OPEN

**2016 Update--New Moon is closed** Loophole Pizza takes its place.


The restaurant spot located at 2817 Maybank Hwy wasn't vacant long after Hickory Hawg moved to North Charleston.

New Moon Pizzeria and Pub is now open in the shopping center located at Maybank and River Road. Offering specialty pizzas, burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, and salads, New Moon is sure to have something for every member of the family.

New Moon's operating hours are: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm to 12am, Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm to 1am, Sunday: 4:30pm to 10pm.

Leatherback Sea Turtle Stranding

A leatherback sea turtle washed ashore May 11, 2010 on Kiawah Island. Poor fella didn't make it.

Here are some photos: http://ping.fm/u25EH

Things to do in Charleston, SC

Here's a great list of 17 things to do and see in the Charleston area.

Many of the "to-do's" are free! The list includes popular stops on John's and Wadmalaw Islands (e.g. Angel Oak, Rosebank Farms, Irvin-House Winery, and Charleston Tea Plantation).

Somehow, my to-do list just got longer.

Southwest Airlines landing...

in Charleston, SC!! Well, maybe not so soon.

SWA announced today it will begin serving Charleston, SC (CHS) next year.

Here's the scoop: Finally SWA is coming to Charleston!! Looks like the fun starts March/April 2011.

Here's the story: http://ping.fm/AOFuf

Seabrook Island Lake House

Here's a new video tour of the Lake House: http://ping.fm/l0DEt

The Seabrook Island Lake House is much better in person!

Pirate Treasure Trove Musuem now open!

Charleston’s first authentic pirate treasure gallery is now open. Galleons Lost is located at 165 King St.

The gallery offers pirate treasure including shipwreck treasures, gold doubloons, jewelry, and more.

Galleons Lost is open Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 6pm.

Do you feel like I do?...

Tickets are now on sale for Peter Frampton's August 3, 2010 show at the PAC.

Check out the PAC's site: http://ping.fm/Hq5db

First Flush FesTEAval-May 16, 2010

The Charleston Tea Plantation out on Wadmalaw Island is hosting its fourth annual FesTEAval. This year's event includes musical headliner is Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Other musical guests include: Mark Bryan's Chucktown Music Group, Cory Chisel and Crowfield.

There will be activities for the kiddos including a jumper castle.

Tickets are $20 (Kids 6 and under get in free). For more info, click here: http://ping.fm/eiJgI

Blessing of the Fleet-Rescheduled for May 16

Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival has been rescheduled for May 16, 2010.

You may recall the original "blessing," April 25, was canceled due to inclement weather.

For more on the re-scheduled event, read the Post&Courier's article: http://ping.fm/vZhYy

Blues By the Sea-May 8, 2010

Rain or Shine:  The 6th Annual "Blues By the Sea" will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 2-7 pm at Freshfields Village.  Freshfields is located at the crossroads of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island.

This fun-filled F.R.E.E. musical extravaganza will happen on the Village Green.  Performances by Bobby Parker & the Blues Night Band, Skyla Burrell Blues Band, and Shane Pruitt Band are planned.
For more information, please visit Freshfields and Blues by the Sea's website.

Did I mention this event is F.R.E.E. ?

Charleston's Cinco de Mayo Festival-May 1, 2010

Come celebrate Mexican heritage and culture during Charleston's Cinco de Mayo Festival held this year on May 1, 2010 (And, you thought Cinco de Mayo was only on the 5th of May??)

The festival will take place at the Visitors Center Bus Terminal located in downtown Charleston on Saturday May 1, 2010 from 7-11 p.m.

For more information on how you can experience the food, music, and dance of Mexico, visit Charleston Cinco. Find the Cinco de Mayo Festival on Facebook.

Restaurants: Red Sky re-opens!

**2016 Update--Lucy's is closed**

After months of being closed, Red Sky out on Seabrook Island will re-open today, April 26, 2010 under the management of Lucy Budzyvz.

This is a soft opening to work out any kinks with computer systems, employees, etc.  The official re-opening is scheduled for May 4, 2010.

Sources tell me that Red Sky's menu will be the same as it was a couple of years ago.  I'm also hearing Lucy is planning live music for the bar area.

Seabrookers and Kiawah Islanders are excited that Lucy and Red Sky are back!

April 25, 2010--Today's Blessing of the Fleet event has been canceled due to bad weather.

Read more from Charleston City Paper: http://ping.fm/gfwox

Want to learn about the Hippodrome Theater, Charleston's largest movie screen (that's 74 feet "large", people!!)?

Visit Terrace Theater's Hippodrome page at: http://ping.fm/GevFN

Charleston's Hippodrome Theater at risk!

Why don't you go to the Hippodrome in downtown Charleston?

Did you know there is F.R.E.E. parking? Yup, that's right, free parking Monday-Friday after 6 pm and ALL day on Saturdays (*free parking is available in the fountain walk lot connected to the side of the theater.)

Now the bad news--The Hippodrome could close its doors as early as September if ticket sales do not increase.

Read more of the story in TheDigitel Charleston: http://ping.fm/Bakwq

*Restaurant alert*-La Tela Pizzeria

La Tela Pizzeria in Freshfields Village just released it *summer* menu: http://ping.fm/1aWfC

Mmmm! Buon appetito!

Cars in the Park on Kiawah Island

Start your engines! And cruise out to Kiawah Island's annual Cars in the Park show, April 24, 2010 from 11:00 am-3 pm.

This public event, sponsored by the Kiawah Island Community Association, will showcase rare, antique, and exotic cars.

Additionally on April 24, Night Heron Park will host the Kiawah Island Green Festival to celebrate Earth Day.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS!

Now is a great time to support a local Lowcountry farmer. It's "U-Pick" time on Ambrose Family Farms out on Wadmalaw Island, SC.

Fresh strawberries are ready to be picked by you!

For more information, visit Ambrose Farms' website: http://ping.fm/aN2oK

Navy Week begins today in Charleston, SC!

A schedule of events can be found here: http://ping.fm/qYwqT

GO NAVY!!

If you're in Charleston, SC this weekend, be sure to check out the Stiletto Stampede (www.stilettostampede.com).

Below is a link to a video from last year's event. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time!

http://ping.fm/xGw7K

Restaurants: Red's Ice House

A New Restaurant is Coming!

Red's Ice House (http://ping.fm/qNPFl) is opening a new location at Bohicket Marina near Seabrook Island.

Opening day is scheduled for May.

Calling all MoonPie lovers! Saturday, February 13th, the MoonPie General Store in downtown Charleston will be unveiling a GIANT camo MoonPie.

MoonPie General Store will celebrate this weekend's Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) by offering 10% discounts to any SEWE attendees.

As an added bonus, make a MoonPie purchase on Saturday and receive a camo chocolate double decker MoonPie for free.

YUM! All you need is a RC Cola to wash it all down. *MoonPie General Store has RC's too.

http://www.moonpie.com

Start your Valentine's weekend of right. Come out to Freshfields Village located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook Island on Friday, February 12, 2010.

Treat your valentine to an evening of wine and art at Freshfields' Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting.

For more information visit: http://ping.fm/hgueX

Kiawah-Freshfields Bike Path

Here's a link to a great photo of the new bike path between Kiawah and Freshfields Village:
http://ping.fm/w104V

Dog Leash Law to change on IOP

Beginning March 1, 2010, all dogs living on or visiting Isle of Palms will be required to wear a city-issued collar and a city dog license.  Both must be visible on the dog.

The license will cost residents $10.00; non-residents and guests will have to ante up $25.00!

As a consolation, the off-leash hours have been extended.  The new hours are from 4:00 pm to 10:00 am from September 15th through March 31st and from 5:00AM to 8:00AM from April 1st to September 14th.

To read the story from the Post and Courier, click here.

Hmmm, people traveling with their dogs might want to consider visiting Seabrook Island, where there are no licensing fees for dogs.

Things to do in Charleston, SC

There's always something going on in Charleston!  To stay up to date on what's happening during your visit to the Lowcountry, check out the calendar of events at Traveler of Charleston.

Perhaps, you'll discover a new reason to visit Charleston and the surrounding areas!

Kiawah Island-Home Tour-Feb. 13, 2010

Come get a peek Inside Kiawah's Finest homes on February 13, 2010.  Charleston Collegiate School's scholarship program benefits from the proceeds of this fabulous home tour.

Your day will consist of a self-guided tour of six Kiawah island residences, a designer boutique with 20 local artisans and HGTV's Designed to Sell host Terry Haas, and post-tour "happy hour". 

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at day of registration at Freshfields Village.

For more information on the tour and to purchase tickets online, visit Charleston Collegiate.

Charleston Restaurants and Diners- NO locally caught grouper

Bad news!  If you love partaking in Charleston's delicious locally caught grouper, black sea bass, red porgy and/or red snapper, you're out of luck.  As of January 1, 2010, the US Government closed fishing of these species for at least four to six months.

The New York Times posted a story yesterday on the plight of Charleston fisherman, Mark Marhefka.  To read the story, click here--NYTimes.

Local fishermen are being forced to change their fishing habits like the tide.  And, we, diners, will have to change our tastes. 

Anyone for  triggerfish, king mackerel or amberjack?

Biking for fun! Seabrook Island to Kiawah Island

The Kiawah Island Parkway Bike Path  officially opened  Friday, January 22, 2010.  This parkway connects the paths on Kiawah to Freshfields Village.

Now one can bike from Seabrook Island to Freshfields using the bike path pictured below:

From Freshfields, bikers can ride to Kiawah.   For real adventure, why not consider riding all the way to the Ocean Course?

For those who want a leisurely bike ride, how about biking from Seabrook Island to Freshfields for some shopping and good eats (for breakfast, try JavaJava Coffee House or Vincent's Drug Store and Soda Fountain; lunch eateries include Ladles, King St. Grille, and others).

Once re-fueled, bikers can continue their rides using the new Kiawah Island Parkway bike path.  On Kiawah, consider visiting the Straw Market for a meal at Shrimpers or an ice cream snack at Scoopers!

Ride on!!




**Please remember to observe all posted safety regulations and be mindful of others as you enjoy the bike paths in and around Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.

Restaurants-Poogan's Porch

Woohoo! Poogan's Porch is doing it again in 2010!

Poogan's Porch, 72 Queen Street, is welcoming 2010 by rolling back prices to 1978!!

Sunday through Thursday during the months of January and February 2010 will be extra special at Poogan's. The dinner menu will feature the restaurant's 1978 prices.

Highlights of the menu include Oyster Queen Street for $2.99 (regularly $7.95), Brandy-Glazed Pork Tenderloin for $8.00 (regularly $16) and Buttermilk Chicken for $7.99 (regularly $14). All entrees are served with fresh vegetables, rice and homemade buttermilk biscuits.

Be sure and check out the rollback menu at Poogan's website. Mmmm, I love PP's fried green tomatoes!

Restaurants--Fleet Landing $5 Specials

Fleet Landing is turning 5!! In honor of its birthday, the restaurant will be offering $5.00 specials during the week of January 19-23, 2010.

$5.00 blue plate specials and seafood baskets will be available during lunch and $5.00 appetizers and desserts during dinner. The celebration week will end on Saturday with steamed oyster buckets being offered for $5.00.

Horses need exercise too!

A new year means a new exercise plan, right?

The Equestrian Center on Seabrook Island must believe its horses need exercise (could it be all those apples and carrots we fed the horses over the holidays??).

For the months of January and February 2010, two people can enjoy a trail ride on horseback for only $100.

Call Gwen at 843-768-7541 to make your Seabrook Island trail ride.

Charleston Restaurant Deals

Be sure to check out Charleston City Paper to stay up to date on food and drink deals.

This week's deals can be found by clicking here.

Bon Appetit!

South Carolina Restaurant Week-January 11-17, 2010

Have I died and gone to heaven? An entire week dedicated to eating at restaurants!

January 11-17, 2010 has been proclaimed as South Carolina Restaurant Week. All the major towns around South Carolina are participating including Charleston.

Have you seen the list of Charleston restaurants that are participating? No? Then visit www.restaurantweekcharleston.com. So much food to enjoy and so many restaurants to choose from during the "most delicious week of 2010."

You'll want to become a Facebook Fan of Charleston's Restaurant Week to keep up with all the lastest happenings. To become a fan search Facebook for "Charleston Restaurant Week" or by clicking here.

Another reason to eat out on January 7, 2010

MUSE Restaurant & Wine Bar will be offering a lunch and dinner special on Thursday, January 7, 2010.

For $15 you will enjoy 3 Sicilian wines paired with 3 Sicilian tapas dishes. The special will be available during lunch hours (11:00 am-2:00 pm) and dinner hours from 5:30-9:00 pm.

Eat up!

New Year, New Specials

Happy 2010! Fabulous "good eats" deals for January 2010 are coming out of the best restaurants in Charleston.

To honor of the year 2010, Circa 1886 is offering a seasonal appetizer and two glasses of wine for only $20.10 during January.

The Maverick Restaurants, including SNOB and High Cotton, have a January special too. It's a "3 for $30", a choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $30.00. Menus change nightly.

Are you hungry yet? Perhaps the diet can wait until February.