Charleston Restaurant Week

Please forgive my tardiness in posting this important annoucement, but September snuck up on me!  With that said, IT IS RESTAURANT WEEK IN CHARLESTON!!!!

Can you handle that?  Seriously?  One of the best weeks in Charleston.  Diners can go enjoy menus from some of the best restaurants in town for $20, $30, or $40.  SERIOUSLY!! 

From September 7-18th, you can stuff yourself silly at a different restaurant each night and experience the vast culinary delights in the Holy City! SIGN ME UP!  (You do need reservations at most restaurants in town, so be sure to let us know where you want to eat or pick up the phone and call your fav restaurant now!)

My fav menus are from:
Old Village Posthouse, Magnolias, 39 Rue de Jean, Fat Hen, & Husk

If I was going to try a few new restuarants they would be:
Trattoria Luca, Muse, La Fourchette, and Toast 

Visit this website to see all of the restaurants and their menus!
http://www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/charleston-restaurant-week/

Carriage Tours

What's more southern than a horse drawn carriage?  How about a horse drawn carriage giving you a fantastic tour of Charleston, SC? 

I must admit that it took me 9 years of living in Charleston before I finally decided to go on a tour.  And it may or may not have been due to having family in town and needing a way to show them around without hours and hours of walking.  And sadly enough, I haven't really done my homework on Charleston history.  

 

There are a few different horse drawn carriage tours in Charleston, but by far the best is Palmetto Carriage.  They take great pride in their job, they care for their animals, and overall they are just a great group of people. 

You get such an interesting perspective of downtown Charleston on your tour.  See all that Chucktown has to offer such as churches, mansions, southern gardens, parks and beautiful and historic homes.  Hear about the blacksmith who make most of the wrought iron fences in Charleston or the great earthquake that forever changed the city.  This is fun for the entire family!



http://www.carriagetour.com/splash.asp

Walk above the Cooper River

Want to take a beautiful walk above the Cooper River?  How about walking across the Arthur Ravenal Jr. Bridge going from downtown Charleston into Mt. Pleasant SC? 

Opened in July 2005, this newly constructed bridge has been the early morning and late evening walking/running/biking spot in Charleston.  After all it is our only "hill" in the Charleston area.  (Seriously-stop and think about how flat we are here!)  :)

The bridge design features a 1,546 long main span, the longest such span in all of North America and signature diamond shaped towers that reach 572 feet into the air.  The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge carries eight 12-foot wide travel lanes and a 12 foot wide bicycle and pedestrian path. Both directions of travel include four foot inside and outside shoulders. The pedestrian lane follows the Charleston Harbor side of the bridge.  See yourself 186 feet up from the shipping channel?  It's pretty cool actually.  Run it there and back and you are looking at about 8 miles. 

Each year the bridge (including its predecessor) hosts the annual "Cooper River Bridge Run"  This event his held in April and is one of the most popular events in Charleston. 

So be sure when you visit Charleston, you at least walk to the top of the bridge.  It offers you amazing panoramic views of Charleston and it's surrounding islands.

It's BAAAACK!!

Charleston Restaurant Week!  September 8th-19th, 2010

One of the nation's hottest culinary destinations is hosting a week long celebration of its award-winning fare at a special price. From September 8-19, diners may enjoy $20 and $30 three course menus at more than 50 participating Charleston area restaurants. From casual to fine dining, the options span the local culinary scene, which includes lacavore cuisine, sustainable seafood, heirloom recipes and more.  Reservations strongly suggested.


Visit http://restaurantweekcharleston.com/ for a complete list of restaurants participating and for their menus! 

This is a fantastic way to experience some of Charleston's best restaurants without breaking your budget. 

On Kiawah-experience The Ocean Room, Jasmine Porch, & Red's Ice House at a discounted price! 

Fall Tour of Homes & Gardens-Charleston

Have you ever walked around downtown Charleston and thought "Gosh I'd love to see the inside of these gorgeous historic homes."  How about the beautiful gardens hidden behind these houses-little courtyards that lead you to a true southern garden. 

Each year the Preservation Society of Charleston offers fantastic walking tours of downtown homes.  From September 23rd-October 24th, you have the opportunity to see these homes up close and personal.  Enjoy unique neighborhoods that represent Charleston's amazing culture from the Colonial era to the present.  Most of these homes are privately owned and are only open exclusively for this event. 

Tours are Thursday and Friday evenings from 7pm-10pm; Saturday & Sunday afternoon from 2pm-5pm. 

Tickets are $45.  Visit http://www.preservationsociety.org/ for ticket details.