Connelly Hardaway

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It’s Cinco de Derby weekend: Where to eat, drink, party

1 week ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

The first weekend of May is always fun when it comes to celebrations around town. Whether you’re big on horses or just trying to swill a margarita or five, these Derby and Cinco de Mayo parties have fun for everyone. Bonus: Sunday is a day for the nerds. May the Fourth be with you. (see events at bottom)*This list is not exhaustive but it should get you started on your weekend plans.
Local wine experts recommend the perfect snack pairings for spring

1 week ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

You don’t have to be tucking into a fancy dinner to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. These days, wine is of, for and by the people and can be paired with just about anything. We asked local wine experts for recommendations for pairing spring and summer wines with snacks — from bites you can find at a gas station to small plates available at local restaurants. With patio season upon us (thank God), now is the perfect time to crack open a fresh bottle of vino and pair it with something tasty.
10 outdoor patios worth visiting now

2 weeks ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

The patio at Husk features a louvered pergola and edible garden Credit: Andrew Cebulka We are in that sweet spot of Charleston spring — a season that is as fleeting as soft shell crabs — when it’s gorgeous outside and neither the oppressive heat nor the mass of summer visitors have yet descended. If you aren’t eating al fresco right now, what are you doing? Here are 10 outdoor patios to visit right now. Today.
Black Food Truck Festival returns this weekend

2 weeks ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

Lots of great food will be available at the annual Black Food Truck Festival. Credit: Katrina S. Crawford Photography The popular annual Black Food Truck Festival returns April 25 to April 27 to the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson with more food trucks and musical performances than ever. While the opening night soiree is sold out, there’s still plenty of fun to be had all day Saturday and Sunday.
Snag tickets now for this June’s FAB Workshop

2 weeks ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

With more than 60 speakers covering a wide range of topics, the FAB workshop helps women evaluate their business acumen and take home vital skills | Reese Moore Photography The FAB Workshop, a business workshop that welcomes women at every stage of their food and beverage career, will return to the Holy City June 8 through June 10. There are still a few tickets left for the popular event; find them at thisisfab.com.
Cane Pazzo to pop up around town

3 weeks ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

Chef Mark Bolchoz will open Cane Pazzo, a neighborhood osteria, in Hanahan later this spring. Until then, the former culinary director of Italian concepts at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group will offer pop-ups of the new venture at four restaurants around town, giving folks a taste of what to expect soon. The first pop-up takes place April 23 at babas on meeting. Diners can look forward to what Bolchoz described as “bar, snacky” dishes that folks can find at Cane Pazzo’s separate barroom.
Pearson is all in at downtown’s cozy Tippling House

3 weeks ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

You’ll always find fresh, seasonal produce on the menu — Pearson wants to make veggies fun for everyone | Photos by Mike Ledford/courtesy The Tippling House Blink and you might miss The Tippling House, a tiny wine bar at the corner of Coming and Spring streets. Open since 2021, the cozy spot, owned by Matthew Conway and Carissa Hernandez, has been a haven for wine lovers. Recently though, it’s become a prime foodie destination, too.
Hop in to dine out or take out this Easter - Charleston City Paper

1 month ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

Easter takes place April 20 which means it’s almost too late to make plans for dining out or ordering take-out for the big day around town. Fear not, we’ve rounded up some last-minute reservations available at a variety of restaurants, as well as some to-go options you can still snag through the weekend. Happy (Easter egg) huntin’ y’all. Hotel Bennett hosts several events during Easter week including:Mad Hatter Tea in Camellias, with multiple seatings April 14 through 16.
Carpe Crab: Where to grab soft shell dishes right now

1 month ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

Fleet Landing's soft shell crab sandwich. Credit: Provided; Ilyn Brown The No. 1 rule of soft shell crab season is that soft shell crab season is fleeting. A restaurant may post a special dish at 5 p.m. and run out of the good stuff by 6 p.m. There are no guarantees in crab life, folks — that’s part of the fun! Here are just some of the area restaurants serving up the seasonal delicacy.
Spring into April with seasonal beers

1 month ago | charlestoncitypaper.com | Connelly Hardaway

Sip on all kinds of spring-y brews this season, including Commonhouse’s Spring Cling, a sour made with mango and peach Credit: Courtesy Commonhouse Aleworks ‘Tis the season for longer days, warmer nights and plenty of ice-cold brews. We asked local breweries what seasonal beers they’ve got flowing at this time of year and they filled us in on the good stuff — from an Italian pilsner to a strawberry blonde ale.