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Author: Charleston Daily
Subject: Chicken Salad Chick Mount Pleasant Grand Reopening Details
WHO: Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad concept, will be reopening its Mount Pleasant location on Wednesday, October 20.
Franchise owners Julie Beville and Michelle Singleton of Sing Bev Hospitality, LLC were stay-at-home moms and longtime Chick fans before they opened their first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Greenville eight years ago. They’ve since grown to 13 Chicken Salad Chick locations throughout North and South Carolina, with a 14threstaurant planned for Rock Hill, South Carolina this fall. The team takes pride in providing a space in Mount Pleasant where guests can enjoy a fresh meal while connecting with friends and family.
WHAT: Chicken Salad Chick will reopen the Mount Pleasant restaurant two doors down with a new drive-thru and expanded dining room seating to better accommodate the growing number of Chick fans in the area.
During grand reopening week, guests will experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, with giveaways and specials that include:
● Wednesday, October 20 – The first 100 guests will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for an entire year, with one of those lucky guests randomly selected to win one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week.* Guests can arrive starting at 7 a.m. for grand opening day only.
● Thursday, October 21– The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free Chick tote bag.**
● Friday, October 22 – All guests can enjoy two Quick Chicks and get one of equal or lesser value free.**
● Saturday, October 23 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free Chick cooler.**
*Guests should arrive at Chicken Salad Chick between 7 and 10 a.m. on Grand Opening Day to check in. The first 100 guests will be assigned a number and a designated return time between 10 and 11:15 a.m. Upon return, guests will make a purchase of “The Chick” or anything of greater value and enter a code on the CravingCredits app to officially secure your spot. If you are late, or miss return time, your spot will be awarded to next in-line. Guests must be 16 years or older, redemption begins 10/25/21.
**Dine in or take out only. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.
*Free item must be equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offers.
For more information on giveaways and specials, visit https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickMtPleasant/.
WHERE: Chicken Salad Chick Mount Pleasant; 280 West Coleman Boulevard Unit 1015, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, located in Northcutt Plaza.
WHEN: October 20: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
CONTACT: Paige Alonso at palonso@fish-consulting.com or 954-893-9150.
Restaurateur Revives Iconic Brands Clarence Foster’s, Chameleon Club in Former McCrady’s on East Bay Street
Pearlz owners purchase East Bay Street location
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Established restaurateur Martin Sprock is breathing new life into the former McCrady’s Tavern. Sprock, who owns half a dozen restaurant brands, has purchased 155 East Bay St. and 2 Unity Alley for $3.3 million. Charleston Commercial handled the sale of the two downtown Charleston properties.
Sprock – who founded and sold such well-known franchises as Moe’s Southwest Grill and Planet Smoothie – has since launched additional fast-casual brands Flying Biscuit Cafe, Leroy Fox and Kid Cashew. Sprock also opened a RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila location at 159 East Bay St. in 2019.
When Sprock first considered 155 East Bay and 2 Unity Alley, he thought the 12,000-square-foot space would be too big for his style of restaurants. He even considered buying the property and then turning it over to someone interested in creating a high-end restaurant. When that idea didn’t get traction, Sprock said he decided to revive two classic Atlanta brands into a new Charleston restaurant concept.
Sprock is opening Clarence Foster’s Cookery & Saloon, an iconic Peachtree restaurant that will mark its 50th anniversary next year. The idea, Sprock explained, is to fill a void in downtown Charleston – incredible food at an affordable price point.
“We’re really going to have some fun with it,” said Sprock, who divides his time between South Florida and Charleston. “It will be your go-to place once or twice a week. Our tagline is ‘Don’t you people have homes!'”
Clarence Foster’s will occupy the former McCrady’s restaurant with the same entrance on Unity Alley. Sprock said he plans to keep the bones of the building the same but with updates and fresh artwork.
For the upstairs space – known as the Long Room – Sprock is bringing back another Atlanta icon, the Chameleon Club. A bar and music venue, it hosted the likes of Hootie & the Blowfish and The Black Crowes. For this iteration, Sprock is aiming for something a little more laid back with a fun lounge vibe. The space where George Washington dined will welcome a slightly older crowd for cocktails, bites and music.
“I couldn’t be more excited,” Sprock said. “We’re trying to hit something completely different.”
Plans are to open both Clarence Foster’s and the Chameleon Club in early 2022.
Just up the street at 153 East Bay St. another restaurant is making its location a permanent home. Jerry Scheer and Mark Cumins of Homegrown Hospitality Group purchased the property for more than $2 million. The location has been home to their oyster bar Pearlz for the last decade. When the option to buy the space came up, Scheer said they were really excited.
In addition to Pearlz, Homegrown Hospitality also owns TBonz Grill & Grill, Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe, Liberty Tap Room & Grill, Barkdale House Inn, and Taco Mundo Kitchen Y Cantina.
The property comes with additional space, which Scheer said they are determining how best to use.
Charleston Commercial, a key player in the local commercial real estate market, recently brokered several other deals on King Street, including a group of three King Street retail properties as well as the sale of 438 King St. to Miami-based restaurant Le Chick for almost $6 million.
The Charleston Commercial team is skilled at handling both high-profile and complex deals in the heart of downtown Charleston and around the region.
“We’re thrilled to help facilitate a fresh, new restaurant concept in an iconic downtown space. Breathing new life into historic buildings is what Charleston is all about,” said Joshua Schaap, managing partner of Charleston Commercial. “It’s also rewarding to see a long-time restaurant like Pearlz transition into ownership. Once again, we’re seeing just how vibrant Charleston’s downtown dining scene is.”
In 2020, Charleston Commercial also brokered the sale of the former R.B.’s Seafood Restaurant on Shem Creek for $7 million. And in the last several years, the firm brokered or participated in 19 property acquisitions in downtown Charleston, totaling more than $74 million.
About Charleston Commercial
Charleston Commercial is a fully integrated commercial real estate group located in Charleston, S.C., specializing in commercial brokerage and asset management for a wide range of property types, including retail, medical office, office, multi-family, hospitality, urban infill, and industrial properties. The firm offers a broad range of incorporated services to see assignments through from start to finish. Services range from market prospecting, acquisition, value creation (including entitlements, zoning, approvals, and development oversight), leasing, asset management, and disposition. Reach Charleston Commercial at 843-670-5727.
###photo credit: Ellis Creek Photography
Second Sunday on King – New Vlog
One of the many rich traditions in Charleston is Second Sunday. As it made its triumphant return post-COVID, this wonderful video was created to honor the return
New Video Blog Explores One Travelers Obsession and Love for Charleston
Mel Mashbot gives a poetic ode to Charleston in her latest video. She discusses her obsession with the city as she guides us through a beautiful journey
Town of Mount Pleasant Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery
Story provided by John Greenberg, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Mount Pleasant, S.C. (October 6, 2021) – Business Partner Lynn Friess, joined by store team members, landowner partner Craig Ascue, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, together with Mayor Will Haynie, Councilmembers Kathy Landing, Howard Chapman, and G.M. Whitley, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce members Rebecca Imholz and Brian Sherman, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery, located at 1735 North Highway 17.
OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery is the future of grocery shopping. Like most other grocery stores, they offer necessities such as snacks, dairy, eggs, produce, beverages, meats, and options for babies. What makes OPIE unique is the fashion in which customers can order and receive their desired items. Customers can pull into any parking spot at the store and place an order through the OPIE app to have groceries in minutes. They can place an order ahead of time on the app or website, without fees or minimums. For orders of 5 items or fewer, customers can use the drive-thru express lane to place their order with a store clerk.
OPIE is a hometown local business aiming to serve customers, teammates, and the community with kindness and a friendly spirit. Products in stock in the store are selected with quality, health, and value in mind. If a customer does not love a product received, OPIE will replace it with an acceptable one or refund the total purchase price. The grocer is proud to use 100% post-consumer recycled paper. OPIE recycles 99% of cardboard used, and prioritizes paper products. OPIE is also partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to provide weekend meal packs for students who are facing food insecurity.
To learn more about OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery, visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. View their products to start shopping and call (843) 823-6953 to speak with a team member.
Looking for stocking stuffers? Shop local and purchase amazing gifts from Charleston’s Springbok Coffee
Whether you like it hot or cold, with oat or regular milk, giving the gift of high quality, small batch Springbok Coffee (roasted in Charleston, SC) is the best way to warm the hearts of family and friends this holiday season. With over 10 specialty coffees, Springbok offers something for every palate, from craveable chocolate and toffee flavors with hints of berry in their Finca Nueva Granada from Guatemala, to sweet maple syrup with plum undertones in their new Laderas Del Tapias from Columbia.
Whether you are traveling light or checking an extra suitcase full of gifts, Springbok has it all for the caffeine lover in your life::
- Springbok’s New Coffee Subscription: Whether your loved one goes through a bag of coffee a week, every other week, or once a month, this new subscription comes with all of the options. Ground or whole beans? No need to order that coffee grinder!
- Ceramic mugs: Choose from beautiful Sea Foam or Offshore Blue, making the perfect stocking stuffer to tuck a sweet note about a subscription in!
- Small Batch Beans: With 14 different coffees with beans spanning four countries, there are no wrong options with Springbok. Wrap your bag up with a bow or throw it in a stocking.
Owned and operated by brothers Jason and Josh Bell, Springbok has made a tradition of high quality, small batch coffee across the southeast, roasted meticulously in a Diedrich IR-12. The brothers source their beans from sustainable farmers, like Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm in Ethiopia. Springbok ships orders of $25 or more across the United States for free!
Town of Mount Pleasant, SC Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Nauti Monkey
Sorry provided by John Greenberg, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Mount Pleasant, S.C. (October 13, 2021) – Owner Rick Fabrizi, together with Mayor Will Haynie and Councilwoman Kathy Landing, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce members Chris Staubes and Rebecca Imholz, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nauti Monkey, located at 700 S Shelmore Blvd., Unit 102.
Nauti Monkey is a craft beer and select wine “Sit n’ Sip and Grab n’ Go” concept offering a variety of beers and wines with a moderate selection of cold appetizers. Nauti Monkey presents an atmosphere with good drinks, good music, and good vibes.
Rick is also a strong supporter of the United States Armed Forces. His business offers discounts for members of the military and the seating area features a “Missing Man Table” to honor fallen and missing soldiers.
The best way to stay in touch and be up to date with Nauti Monkey is by following them on Instagram.
22nd annual McElveen Race for The ARK raised more than $30,000 for local Alzheimer’s care and research
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The 22nd annual McElveen Race for The ARK was held on August 28, 2021 was a banner year, raising more than $30,000 with 400 participants. Race proceeds will benefit The ARK in its work providing comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The event funds programs in five area counties, including memory screenings, resource fairs, educational workshops, support groups, and respite centers.
The race included a 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run – both races began and ended at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Summerville.
“It was a perfect morning to have the community come together for families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia in our area,” said Megan Severn, development director of The ARK. “We are thankful for our sponsors, volunteers and participants for joining us this year.”
In South Carolina, 86,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is estimated to rise to 120,000 by the year 2025. The state has the eighth highest Alzheimer’s death rate in America and has seen a 122 percent increase in deaths since 2000.
While each participant received a commemorative medallion when they crossed the finish line, 2021 race winners include:
- Overall Female – Rives O’Connell (19:35)
- Overall Male – Griffin McNeish (17:06)
- Youth Challenge Winners: Summerville High School Athletics
- Corporate Challenge Winner: AllCare Living Services
To stay current on all the ARK news and events, including the dates for the 21st annual race in 2020, visit www.TheARKofSC.org.
ABOUT THE ARK, ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Based in Summerville, The ARK is a local nonsectarian nonprofit outreach program providing hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia (ADRD). Support services include: social respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals and community development. For more information, call 843-471-1360 or visit thearkofsc.org.
Nikki Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
| Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clemson in 1994. After leaving Clemson, she worked for her family business and served as its chief financial officer. Haley’s distinguished career in public service began in 2004 with her election to the South Carolina House of Representatives. In 2010, Haley was elected as the first female and first minority Governor of South Carolina and was the youngest governor in the country at that time. She was reelected as Governor in 2014. Under Governor Haley’s leadership, South Carolina was a leader in economic development and her administration announced new jobs in every county in the state during her tenure. Governor Haley also ushered in significant education reform, which sought to make funding more equitable and equip classrooms with the latest technology. In 2016, then President-elect Donald Trump nominated Haley to be the twenty-ninth U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Haley continued to serve as Governor of South Carolina until her confirmation by the U.S. Senate in January 2017. Haley served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations until January 2019. During that time, she was also a member of the President’s Cabinet and the National Security Council. At the United Nations, Ambassador Haley worked to introduce reforms to make the organization more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Ambassador Haley was also a champion of human rights and challenged human rights violators. In the U.N. Security Council, she sought to defend America’s interests and safety. Those efforts included spearheading negotiations resulting in the strongest set of sanctions ever placed on North Korea for its nuclear weapons program. Since 2019, Haley has led the Stand for America advocacy group, which seeks to promote public policies that strengthen America’s economy, culture, and national security. Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, she is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Haley and her husband, Michael, a combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, have two children and reside in Kiawah Island, S.C. “Ambassador Haley’s love of country, leadership skills, commitment to education, and passion for Clemson University will serve the Board well. She will be a tireless advocate for the University and all of its constituents,” said Kim Wilkerson, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Haley succeeds David H. Wilkins of Greenville, who is retiring as a Trustee after serving since 2007, including six years as Chair. Wilkins will become a Trustee Emeritus. Wilkins graduated with honors from Clemson in 1968 and was a starter on the tennis team from 1966-68. Wilkins earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1971 and served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army and the U.S. Army Reserves. Wilkins began his political career in 1981 as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. He served as a Representative for 25 years, including 11 years as Speaker of the House. In June 2005, he was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Canada and served in that position until January 2009. Since 2009, Wilkins has chaired the Public Policy and International Law practice group at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP. In 2003, Clemson recognized Wilkins with an honorary doctorate and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. Wilkins is the recipient of numerous other accolades, including the Order of the Palmetto. Most recently, he was the recipient of the 2021 Bond Clemson Distinguished Athletes Award. Haley was selected to fill the seat vacated by Wilkins according to terms established in the will of Thomas Green Clemson. |
