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Dunkin’® Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Summerville, SC on January 22, 2025

January 26, 2025 by 0 Comments
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Coastal Franchising celebrating 5th store in Summerville area and 20th in Charleston

 On January 22, 2025, Dunkin’® celebrated the grand opening of its newest Next Generation store in Summerville located at 440 Cross Park Lane. Local Dunkin’ franchise group Coastal Franchising LLC, hosted the store’s official ribbon cutting and following, franchise owner George Ross presented a check for $3,000 to the Special Olympics of South Carolina on behalf of the Coastal Franchising network. 

The newly designed 1,400 square-foot restaurant can seat 18 people and will employ 35 crew members. The new store will be open daily 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Summerville store’s Next Gen design features a modern atmosphere, convenient drive-thru, complimentary Wi-Fi and innovative technologies, including:         

·       Modern Design: The openness, colors and materials used in the design help to create an approachable, positive, and energetic environment.          

·       Premium Pours: Dunkin’s signature cold beverages are now served through an innovative tap system serving eight consistently cold beverages such as coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee. Crew members will also use top-quality flavor-maximizing espresso machines to make hand-crafted drinks to order.         

·       Increased Energy Efficiency: Next Gen restaurants are designed to meet DD Green Achievement™ specifications. Stores that achieve DD Green Achievement status are built with sustainable and efficient elements like LED lighting, high-efficiency mechanical equipment, low-flow faucets, and more. DD Green Achievement restaurants are performing better than designed. On average, they are 33% more energy efficient compared to conventional Dunkin’ restaurants.        

·       Dunkin’ on Demand: Next Gen restaurants feature a dedicated mobile order pick-up area so guests who order ahead via the Dunkin’ App can get in and out of the restaurant faster than ever before. Guests can track the status of their mobile order placed for in-store pick-up via a digital order status board.           

Coastal Franchising LLC currently owns and operates 133 Dunkin’ locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

To learn more about Dunkin’, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook @DunkinUS, Twitter @dunkindonuts and Instagram @dunkin.           

About Dunkin’   

Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 13,700 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com.   

Photo Credit: Coastal Franchising LLC

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Beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams former San Francisco mansion sells for $18.1M

January 26, 2025 by 0 Comments
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By Kasia Pawlowska, Local Editor

Robin Williams’ former residence at 540 El Camino Del Mar in San Francisco’s Sea Cliff neighborhood sold for $18.1 million on Jan. 23, 2025. The Italian Renaissance-style villa, built in 1926, spans nearly 11,000 square feet and offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. Marsha Garces Williams, Robin Williams’ ex-wife and the home’s seller, lived here for over 30 years and raised the couple’s children in the residence.

Established in 1913 as one of San Francisco’s eight master-planned residence parks, Sea Cliff is renowned for its colossal mansions and meticulously manicured streets. The neighborhood’s striking architecture and scenic vistas of the iconic bridge and Marin Headlands have made it one of the city’s most desirable and affluent areas. Over the years, Sea Cliff has attracted a number of high-profile residents, including photographer Ansel Adams, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and actor Sharon Stone.

A longtime Bay Area resident, Williams purchased the property in the early 1990s with then-wife Marsha Garces Williams. Together, they undertook a significant renovation, modernizing the home while preserving its special design. Earle B. Bertz, the principal architect for Allen & Co., the firm responsible for shaping the distinctive character of the Sea Cliff neighborhood, also designed the house.


The residence features six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, intricately carved ceilings, arched windows and a dramatic grand staircase. Beyond these classic architectural details, the home includes a media room, an office and an opulent primary suite with a private Juliet balcony. Hidden behind a paneled wall in the suite is a multipurpose space described as a “safe room / office / meditation room.” 

The property gained attention when it was initially listed in October 2023. As of late 2024, the home was still on the market for a reduced price of $20 million.

Source: SFGate

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Frozen alligator spotted in South Carolina pond during rare southern snowstorm

January 25, 2025 by 0 Comments
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By Andrew Wulfeck

BEAUFORT, S.C. – “See you later, alligator!” is often a phrase used in a rhyming scheme to say goodbye to someone in a fun way, but for an alligator in South Carolina, and many across the Deep South, they won’t be leaving their ponds anytime soon.

Video from Cat Island, South Carolina, just outside of Hilton Head, showed an alligator stuck in an icy pond after the South’s recent deep freeze, which brought a rare bout of ice and snow.

While the scene may seem worrisome with just the alligator visible above the pond’s icy waterline, experts say the behavior is a completely normal survival strategy.

“When temperatures drop significantly, alligators can enter a state called brumation – similar to hibernation,” officials in Beaufort, South Carolina explained. “They slow down their metabolism and become lethargic, allowing them to conserve energy when food is scarce. During a hard freeze, they often stick their snouts above the water to breathe, while the rest of their bodies become immobilized in the icy depths.”

The National Weather Service office in nearby Charleston, South Carolina, reported that 2-4 inches of snow fell over the region, with temperatures dropping to the mid-20s.

A typical winter day across the region usually sees highs around 60 degrees, with lows dropping into the upper 40s.

When the mercury falls to these levels, the reptiles’ biological processes begin to kick in until sunny days with temperatures in the 70s return.

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, alligators in colder climates are inactive from October to March, as brumation processes take over.

The reptiles can survive an entire year without food and, under certain circumstances, can live much longer without hunting for prey.

Lakes and swamps from Texas through Louisiana and the Carolinas are rarely covered by ice, but it does occasionally happen during colder winters.

Despite similar scenes in other states, wildlife organizations have not reported coming across any distressed alligators but do report tending to the needs of other animals such as manatees and sea turtles, who also need warmer weather.

“So, if you happen to see one of our cold-blooded friends frozen in time, don’t worry! They’re just taking a break until the sun warms things up,” South Carolina officials said.

Due to the climate and terrain, it’s estimated there are only around 100,000 alligators in Palmetto State, with more than 10 times the amount existing in Florida and Louisiana.

Source: Fox Weather

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Spirit Airlines quietly introduces new dress code for passengers that will ban fliers sporting trashy looks

January 24, 2025 by 0 Comments
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By ALYSSA GUZMAN

ave the crop tops for Florida’s beaches and keep your feet in your shoes as Spirit Airlines is cracking down on ‘inadequate’ clothing on its flights. 

On Wednesday, the company quietly updated its contract of carriage for passengers, which includes updating its dress code for passengers flying the budget airline. 

The new rule dictates that a guest ‘shall not be permitted to board the aircraft’ if they are ‘barefoot or inadequately clothed.’ 

Among the examples of inappropriate travel outfits include: see-through clothing, exposed breasts, buttocks, or other private parts; lewd, obscene, or offensive clothing and tattoos. 

The new regulation comes after multiple incidents of passengers being confronted over their attire. 

Earlier this month, John Garcia Jr. was kicked off a Spirit flight for wearing a hoodie with the words: ‘FVCK HATE WORLD TOUR.’ 

Garcia was first confronted as he started to place his luggage in the overhead locker on January 13. A female flight attendant approached him to ask if he was in the right seat.

Garcia said she later told him to remove his hoodie because of the ‘obscene language.’

Related: Spirit Airlines updates dress code policy. Here’s how South Florida flyers are reacting – CBS News

Source: Daily Mail

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2025 James Beard Award Semi-Finalists Named – 2 Charleston Local Business named: Congratulations to Graft Wine Shop and Chubby Fish

January 23, 2025 by 0 Comments
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Congrats to our local 2025 James Beard Award semi-finalists: Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft Wine Shop for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service; and Chubby Fish for Outstanding Restaurant (national).

We also want to acknowledge three businesses in North Carolina (Durham, Raleigh and Asheville) also selected as semi-finalists

  • Scott Crawford, Crawford Hospitality (Crawford and Son, Brodeto, Jolie, and others), Raleigh, NC – Outstanding Restaurateur
  • William Dissen, The Market Place, Asheville, NC – Outstanding Chef 
  • Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC – Outstanding Chef 

Full list of semi-finalists

Today, we are proud to announce the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, April 2, and winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 16 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

2025 marks an incredible milestone: the 35th anniversary of the James Beard Awards®. Considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards® recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, sustainability, and creating a culture where all can thrive. The Restaurant and Chef Awards—established in 1990, with the first Awards given in 1991—celebrate excellence across all types of dining experiences, from fine dining to casual establishments, and are one of several recognition programs of the Awards.

The 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists are recognized across 25 categories. In celebration of the Awards’ pivotal anniversary, as well as in recognition of the ever-evolving independent restaurant landscape, the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards have expanded with a focus on beverages, introducing three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Learn more about the James Beard Awards® categories, policies, and procedures here.

Check out the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists below.

Outstanding Restaurateur

  • Itai Ben Eli and Itamar Levy, Sof Hospitality Group (Hamsa, Badolina Bakery, and Doris Metropolitan), Houston, TX
  • Nikki Berglund and Ryan Nitschke, Luna Fargo, Sol Ave. Kitchen, Nova Eatery and others, Fargo, ND
  • Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, The Anchovy Bar, State Bird Provisions, and The Progress, San Francisco, CA
  • Cara Chigazola-Tobin and Allison Gibson, Honey Road and Gray Jay, Burlington, VT
  • Sue Chin and Jason Chin, Good Salt Restaurant Group (Seito Sushi, Reyes Mezcaleria, The Osprey, and others), Orlando, FL
  • Gerard Craft, Niche Food Group (Brasserie, Pastaria, None of the Above, and others), St. Louis, MO
  • Scott Crawford, Crawford Hospitality (Crawford and Son, Brodeto, Jolie, and others), Raleigh, NC
  • Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, The Fried Rice Collective (Anju, Chiko, and I Egg You), Washington, D.C.
  • Benjamin Goldberg, Max Goldberg, and Josh Habiger, Strategic Hospitality (Bastion, Locust, Kisser, and others), Nashville, TN
  • Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Veau d’ Or, and Le Rock, New York, NY
  • Mason Hereford, Turkey & the Wolf, Molly’s Rise & Shine, Hungry Eyes, and others, New Orleans, LA
  • Brian Jupiter and Aaron Torricelli, Pioneer Tavern Group (Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern), Chicago, IL
  • Douglas Katz, Edgewater Hospitality (Amba, Zhug, Kiln, and others), Cleveland, OH
  • Simon Kim, Gracious Hospitality Management (COTE, Undercote, and COQODAQ), New York, NY
  • Lavanya Mahate, Saffron Valley Restaurants, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Elliot Nelson, McNellie’s Group (McNellie’s and others), Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK
  • Quynh Pham and Yenvy Pham, Phở Bắc Súp Shop, Phởcific Standard Time, and The Boat, Seattle, WA
  • Daisy Ryan and Greg Ryan, Companion Hospitality (Bell’s, Bar Le Cote, Priedite BBQ, and others), Los Alamos, CA
  • Sara Stayer and Martin Stayer, Nobie’s, Toasted Coconut, and Nonno’s, Houston, TX
  • Douglass Williams, MIDA, Boston, MA

Outstanding Chef presented by Hilton

  • Ann Ahmed, Khâluna, Minneapolis, MN  
  • Lisa Becklund, FarmBar, Tulsa, OK  
  • Amy Brandwein, Centrolina, Washington, D.C.  
  • Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Canje, Austin, TX  
  • Gilberto Cetina, Holbox, Los Angeles, CA  
  • William Dissen, The Market Place, Asheville, NC  
  • Suzette Gresham-Tognetti, Acquerello, San Francisco, CA  
  • Francis Guzmán, Vianda, San Juan, PR  
  • David Kirkland and Ernest Servantes, Burnt Bean Co., Seguin, TX  
  • Gabriel Kreuther, Gabriel Kreuther, New York, NY  
  • Gregory León, Amilinda, Milwaukee, WI  
  • Sarah Minnick, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty, Portland, OR  
  • Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC  
  • Josh Niernberg, Bin 707 Foodbar, Grand Junction, CO  
  • Cassie Piuma, Sarma, Somerville, MA  
  • Carlos Portela, Orujo Taller de Gastronomía, San Juan, PR  
  • Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon, Portland, OR  
  • Greg Vernick, Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA  
  • Lee Wolen, Boka, Chicago, IL  
  • Jungsik Yim, Jungsik, New York, NY

Outstanding Restaurant presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water

  • Benu, San Francisco, CA  
  • Chubby Fish, Charleston, SC  
  • Coquine, Portland, OR  
  • The Dabney, Washington, D.C.
  • Don Angie, New York, NY  
  • ELEMI, El Paso, TX  
  • The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY  
  • Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO  
  • Galit, Chicago, IL  
  • Georges French Bistro, Wichita, KS  
  • Ghee Indian Kitchen, Miami, FL  
  • GW Fins, New Orleans, LA  
  • Havana, Bar Harbor, ME  
  • Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA  
  • Kimball House, Decatur, GA  
  • Nonesuch, Oklahoma City, OK  
  • Oberlin, Providence, RI  
  • Pasjoli, Santa Monica, CA  
  • Selden Standard, Detroit, MI  
  • Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis, MN 

Emerging Chef presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

  • Jordan Anthony-Brown, The Aperture, Cincinnati, OH
  • Jesus “Chuy” Cervantes, Damian, Los Angeles, CA
  • Bhavin Chhatwani, Tamasha Modern Indian, Raleigh, NC
  • Paolo Dungca, Hiraya, Washington, D.C.
  • Jason Eckerson and Kate Hamm, Fish & Whistle, Biddeford, ME
  • Danny Garcia, Time & Tide, New York, NY
  • Daniel Garwood, Acru, New York, NY
  • Kaitlin Guerin, Lagniappe Bakehouse, New Orleans, LA
  • Spencer Horovitz, Hadeem, San Francisco, CA
  • Suu Khin, Burmalicious, Houston, TX
  • Phila Lorn, Mawn, Philadelphia, PA
  • Nikhil Naiker, NIMKI, Providence, RI
  • Anna Nguyen and Ni Nguyen, Sắp Sửa, Denver, CO
  • Kayla Pfeiffer, Bicyclette Cookshop, Naples, FL
  • Jacob Potashnick, Feld, Chicago, IL
  • Keoni Regidor, Lehua, Hilo, HI
  • Jane Sacro Chatham, Vicia, St Louis, MO
  • Marcela Salas, BibiSol, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Lawrence “LT” Smith, Chilte, Phoenix, AZ
  • RJ Yoakum, Georgie, Dallas, TX

Best New Restaurant

  • Alma Fonda Fina, Denver, CO
  • Atoma, Seattle, WA
  • Bad Idea, Nashville, TN
  • Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles, CA
  • Bûcheron, Minneapolis, MN
  • Café Carmellini, New York, NY
  • Cariño, Chicago, IL
  • Casa Balam, Decatur, GA
  • Corima, New York, NY
  • Ema, Houston, TX
  • FamilyFriend, Seattle, WA
  • Fet-Fisk, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Figulina, Raleigh, NC
  • Four Kings, San Francisco, CA
  • Kisa, New York, NY
  • Lao’d Bar, Austin, TX
  • Le Rêve Restaurant & Raw Bar, Sheridan, WY
  • LUNE, Dennis Port, MA
  • Mābo, Dallas, TX
  • Maude & the Bear, Staunton, VA
  • Mita, Washington, D.C.
  • Noche, Tulsa, OK
  • Ômo by Jônt, Winter Park, FL
  • Penny, New York, NY
  • Porgy’s Seafood Market, New Orleans, LA
  • Santo Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ
  • Somaek, Boston, MA
  • The Union, Helena, MT
  • Vecino, Detroit, MI
  • Vinai, Minneapolis, MN

Outstanding Bakery

  • 17 Berkshire, Memphis, TN
  • Atelier Ortega, Jackson Hole, WY
  • Bellegarde Bakery, New Orleans, LA
  • Carissa’s the Bakery, Easthampton, NY
  • Coda, Albuquerque, NM
  • Dan The Baker, Columbus, OH
  • Fan Fan Doughnuts, Brooklyn, NY
  • Gusto Bread, Long Beach, CA
  • JinJu Patisserie, Portland, OR
  • Koffeteria, Houston, TX
  • The Local General Store, Honolulu, HI
  • Machine Shop, Philadelphia, PA
  • Nathaniel Reid Bakery, Kirkwood, MO
  • Patisserie Jacqui, Bisbee, AZ
  • Quail and Condor, Healdsburg, CA
  • Saint Bread, Seattle, WA
  • Secret Bakery, Ferndale, MI
  • Starship Bagel, Lewisville, TX
  • Super Secret Ice Cream, Bethlehem, NH
  • Vienne, Bozeman, MT

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

  • Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.
  • Cat Cox, Country Bird Bakery, Tulsa, OK
  • Brant Dadaleares, Gross Confection Bar, Portland, ME
  • Abigail Dahan, Provenance, Philadelphia, PA
  • Adalberto Diaz, Fillings and Emulsions, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Monique Feybesse and Paul Feybesse, Tarts de Feybesse, Oakland, CA
  • April Franqueza, The Dining Room at High Hampton, Cashiers, NC
  • Chris Hanmer, CH Patisserie, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Mateo Herrera, La Puerta del Sol, El Paso, TX
  • Antonia Kane, Course, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Crystal Kass, Valentine, Phoenix, AZ
  • Alexandra La Valle, Larder, Cleveland, OH
  • Yohann Le Bescond, Emma’s Patisserie at the World Equestrian Hotel, Ocala, FL
  • Helen Jo Leach, The Town Company, Kansas City, MO
  • Lucia Merino, Lucia Patisserie, San Juan, PR
  • Camari Mick, Raf’s, New York, NY
  • Carolyn Nugent and Alen Ramos, Poulette Bakeshop, Parker, CO
  • Leigh Omilinsky, Daisies, Chicago, IL
  • Hana Quon, Patisserie HQ, Honolulu, HI
  • Nicole Rucker, Fat + Flour, Los Angeles, CA 

Outstanding Hospitality presented by American Airlines

  • Archipelago, Seattle, WA
  • Aria, Atlanta, GA
  • Atomix, New York, NY
  • Baobab Fare, Detroit, MI
  • Bluebeard, Indianapolis, IN
  • Compère Lapin, New Orleans, LA
  • Harbor House Inn, Elk, CA
  • Holly Hill Inn, Midway, KY
  • Kai, Gila River Indian Community, AZ
  • Little Fish, Philadelphia, PA
  • Manoli’s, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Melba’s, New York, NY
  • Mixtli, San Antonio, TX
  • Mucci’s, Saint Paul, MN
  • Persimmon, Providence, RI
  • République, Los Angeles, CA
  • Simon’s, Des Moines, IA
  • Tail Up Goat, Washington, D.C.
  • Taj Indian Cuisine, South Portland, ME
  • Vestige, Ocean Springs, MS

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

  • Bar Brava, Minneapolis, MN
  • Campo at Los Poblanos, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Càphê Roasters, Philadelphia, PA
  • Charleston, Baltimore, MD
  • Elske, Chicago, IL
  • Hawksmoor, New York, NY
  • Hop Alley, Denver, CO
  • JJ’s Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
  • Kitchen Istanbul, San Francisco, CA
  • Leo’s House of Thirst, Asheville, NC
  • Ltd Edition Sushi, Seattle, WA
  • Lucian Books and Wine, Buckhead, GA
  • Macchialina , Miami, FL
  • March, Houston, TX
  • Oyster Club, Mystic, CT
  • Pluck Wine Bar and Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
  • Spencer, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Strong Water, Anaheim, CA
  • Taconeta, El Paso, TX
  • Waxlight Bar à Vin, Buffalo, NY

Outstanding Bar

  • Apothecary, Dallas, TX
  • Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge, Milwaukee, WI
  • Café La Trova, Miami, FL
  • Chandelier Bar, New Orleans, LA
  • Devil’s Toboggan, Bozeman, MT
  • John Brown’s Underground, Lawrence, KS
  • Kumiko, Chicago, IL
  • Law Bird, Columbus, OH
  • Leyenda, Brooklyn, NY
  • Little Rituals, Phoenix, AZ
  • Lone Wolf Lounge, Savannah, GA
  • Roquette, Seattle, WA
  • Scotch Lodge, Portland, OR
  • Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar, Austin, TX
  • The Bar at Willett, Bardstown, KY
  • The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, PA
  • Thunderbolt, Los Angeles, CA
  • True Laurel, San Francisco, CA
  • Water Witch, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Wolf Tree, White River Junction, VT

Best New Bar

  • The Abbey, Brunswick, ME
  • Agency, Milwaukee, WI
  • The Bar Beej, Durham, NC
  • Bar Cana, Washington, D.C.
  • Bar Colette, Dallas, TX
  • Bar Contra, New York, NY
  • Bisous, Chicago, IL
  • Equal Measure, Boston, MA
  • The Halfway Club, San Francisco, CA
  • Identidad Cocktail Bar, San Juan, PR
  • Kampar Kongsi, Philadelphia, PA
  • Kid Sister, Phoenix, AZ
  • Marietta Proper, Marietta, GA
  • Merai, Brookline, MA
  • Roma Norte, San Diego, CA
  • Sip & Guzzle, New York, NY
  • Sophon, Seattle, WA
  • Traveling Mercies, Aurora, CO
  • Truce, Chicago, IL
  • ViceVersa, Miami, FL

Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service

  • Allegra Angelo, Vinya Table, Miami, FL
  • Natasha Bahrami, The Gin Room, St. Louis, MO
  • Christopher Bates, F.L.X. Table, Geneva, NY
  • Ian Bennett, The Study, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Alisha Blackwell-Calvert, Madrina, Webster Groves, MO
  • Andres Blanco, Le Jardinier, Houston, TX
  • Jacob Brown, Lazy Bear, San Francisco, CA
  • Jose Medina Camacho, Adios, Birmingham, AL
  • Arjav Ezekiel, Birdie’s, Austin, TX
  • Cassandra Felix, Daniel, New York, NY
  • Joel Gunderson, Heavenly Creatures, Portland, OR
  • Marika Josephson and Aaron Kleidon, Scratch Brewing, Ava, IL
  • Thomas Kakalios, Asador Bastian, Chicago, IL
  • Mary Allen Lindemann, Coffee By Design, Portland, ME
  • Alyssa Mikiko DiPasquale, The Koji Club, Brighton, MA
  • Cristie Norman, Delilah, Las Vegas, NV
  • Michael Ochsner, PLONK, Bozeman & Missoula, MT
  • Femi Oyediran and Miles White, Graft Wine Shop, Charleston, SC
  • Tonya Pitts, One Market, San Francisco, CA
  • Linda Milagros Violago, Canlis, Seattle, WA

Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

  • Anu Apte, Rob Roy, Seattle, WA
  • Kursten Berry, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
  • Jax Donahue, Carry On, Phoenix, AZ
  • Kate Gerwin, Happy Accidents, Albuquerque, NM
  • Abigail Gullo, LOA Bar, New Orleans, LA
  • McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright, Yacht Club, Denver, CO
  • Colleen Hughes, Supperland, Charlotte, NC
  • Ignacio Jimenez, Superbueno, New York, NY
  • Andra “AJ” Johnson, Serenata, Washington, D.C.
  • Dre Levon, Clavel, Baltimore, MD
  • Danny Louie, KAIYŌ, San Francisco, CA
  • Christopher Marty, Best Intentions, Chicago, IL
  • Nathaniel Meiklejohn, The Jewel Box, Portland, ME
  • Dave Newman, Pint + Jigger, Honolulu, HI
  • Jay Sanders, Wild Child, Shawnee, KS
  • Tobin Shea, Redbird, Los Angeles, CA
  • Oscar Simoza, The Wig Shop, Boston, MA
  • Mike Stankovich, Longfellow, Cincinnati, OH
  • Alan Walter, The Brakes Bar, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Takuma Watanabe, Martiny’s, New York, NY

Best Chefs presented by Capital One (by region)

Best Chef: California  

  • Roberto Alcocer, Valle, Oceanside, CA
  • Evan Algorri, Etra, Los Angeles, CA
  • Darryl Bell, Stateline Road Smokehouse, Napa, CA
  • Jonny Black, Chez Noir, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  • Val Cantu, Californios, San Francisco, CA
  • Daniel Castillo, Heritage Barbecue, San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Danielle Duran Zecca, Amiga Amore, Los Angeles, CA
  • Elvia Garcia and Alex Garcia, Evil Cooks, Los Angeles, CA
  • Richard Lee, Saison, San Francisco, CA
  • Melissa López, Barra Santos, Los Angeles, CA
  • Gaby Maeda, Friends & Family, Oakland, CA
  • Jordan Makableh and Saif Makableh, Mazra, Redwood City, CA
  • Tara Monsod, ANIMAE, San Diego, CA
  • Charles Namba, Camélia, Los Angeles, CA
  • Laura Ozyilmaz and Sayat Ozyilmaz, Dalida, San Francisco, CA
  • Kosuke Tada, Mijote, San Francisco, CA
  • Kwang Uh, Baroo, Los Angeles, CA
  • Ari Weiswasser, Glen Ellen Star, Glen Ellen, CA
  • Jon Yao, Kato, Los Angeles, CA
  • Nite Yun, Lunette, San Francisco, CA

Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)  

  • Marcos Ascencio, Mariscos San Pedro, Chicago, IL
  • Javier Bardauil, Barda, Detroit, MI
  • Avishar Barua, Agni, Columbus, OH
  • Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson, The Cooks’ House, Traverse City, MI
  • Jonathan Brooks, Beholder, Indianapolis, IN
  • Vinnie Cimino, Cordelia, Cleveland, OH
  • Missy Corey, Pennyroyal Cafe and Provisions, Saugatuck, MI
  • Thai Dang, HaiSous, Chicago, IL
  • Diana Davila, Mi Tocaya Antojería, Chicago, IL
  • Bo Fowler, BiXi Beer, Chicago, IL
  • Joe Frillman, Daisies, Chicago, IL
  • David Jackman, Wildweed, Cincinnati, OH
  • Chris Jung and Erling Wu-Bower, Maxwells Trading, Chicago, IL
  • Ji Hye Kim, Miss Kim, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Lamar Moore, ETC., Chicago, IL
  • Noah Sandoval, Oriole, Chicago, IL
  • Sujan Sarkar, Indienne, Chicago, IL
  • Zeeshan Shah and Yoshi Yamada, Superkhana International, Chicago, IL
  • Jeremy Umansky, Larder, Cleveland, OH
  • John Yelinek, Ladder 4 Wine Bar, Detroit, MI

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)  

  • Matt Adler, Cucina Morini, Washington, D.C.
  • Anthony Andiario, Andiario, West Chester, PA
  • Juan Carlos Aparicio, El Chingon, Philadelphia, PA
  • Henji Cheung, Queen’s English, Washington, D.C.
  • Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss, Pascual, Washington, D.C.
  • Michael Correll, Ruse, St. Michaels, MD
  • Carlos Delgado, Causa and Amazonia, Washington, D.C.
  • Antimo DiMeo, Bardea Food & Drink, Wilmington, DE
  • Yun Fuentes, Bolo, Philadelphia, PA
  • Ruben Garcia, Casa Teresa, Washington, D.C.
  • Fernando Gonzalez, 2Fifty Barbeque, Riverdale, MD and Washington, DC
  • Jesse Ito, Royal Sushi & Izakaya, Philadelphia, PA
  • Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski, Apteka, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Jasmine Norton, The Urban Oyster, Baltimore, MD
  • Cagla Onal Urel, Green Almond Pantry, Washington, D.C.
  • Dan Richer, Razza, Jersey City, NJ
  • Amanda Shulman, Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia, PA
  • Jarad Slipp, Tremolo, Middleburg, VA
  • David Viana, Lita, Aberdeen, NJ
  • Wei Zhu, Chengdu Gourmet, Pittsburgh, PA

Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)  

  • Ross Bachhuber and Samuel Ek, Odd Duck, Milwaukee, WI
  • Nick Bognar, Sado, St. Louis, MO
  • Jamie Brown-Soukaseume and Chuckie Brown-Soukaseume, Ahan, Madison, WI
  • Linda Duerr, The Restaurant at 1900, Mission Woods, KS
  • Shigeyuki Furukawa, Kado no Mise, Minneapolis, MN
  • Abraham Gessesse, Hyacinth, St. Paul, MN
  • Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI
  • Kyle Knall, Birch, Milwaukee, WI
  • Johnny Leach, The Town Company, Kansas City, MO
  • Katie Liu-Sung, Chewology, Kansas City, MO
  • Mateo Mackbee, Krewe, Saint Joseph, MN
  • Cody Monson, Huckleberry House, Bismarck, ND
  • Diane Moua, Diane’s Place, Minneapolis, MN
  • Loryn Nalic, Balkan Treat Box, Webster Groves, MO
  • Tim Nicholson, The Boiler Room, Omaha, NE
  • Rozz Petrozz, Saltwell Farm Kitchen, Overbrook, KS
  • Joseph Raney, Skogen Kitchen, Custer, SD
  • Andy Schumacher, Cobble Hill, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Karyn Tomlinson, Myriel, St. Paul, MN
  • David Utterback, Ota and Yoshitomo, Omaha, NE

Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)  

  • Joshua Adams, Campione, Livingston, MT
  • Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, ID
  • Benjamin Barlow, Stanley Supper Club, Stanley, ID
  • Mike Blocher and Nick Fahs, Table X, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Erasmo Casiano and Diego Coconati, Lucina Eatery & Bar, Denver, CO
  • Rémi Courcenet and Nathan Whitley, Terroir, Boise, ID
  • Brandon Cunningham, The Social Haus, Greenough, MT
  • Cal Elliott, The Avery, Boise, ID
  • Andrew Fuller, Oquirrh, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Matthew Harris, tupelo Park City, Park City, UT
  • Linda Huang, Hummingbird’s Kitchen, Bozeman, MT
  • Porter Koury and Jacob Scott, Sitti’s Table, Cody, WY
  • Bo Porytko, Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails, Denver, CO
  • Paul C. Reilly, Coperta, Denver, CO
  • Hosea Rosenberg, Blackbelly, Boulder, CO
  • Nick Steen Gullings, Walkers Grill, Billings, MT
  • Kenneth Wan, MAKfam, Denver, CO
  • David Wells, The Tasting Room at Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa, Pray, MT
  • Penelope Wong, Yuan Wonton, Denver, CO
  • Nick Zocco, Urban Hill, Salt Lake City, UT

Best Chef: New York State  

  • Fariyal Abdullahi, Hav & Mar, New York, NY
  • Nasim Alikhani, Sofreh, Brooklyn, NY
  • Ayo Balogun, Dept of Culture, Brooklyn, NY
  • Giovanni Cervantes, Carnitas Ramirez, New York, NY
  • Chris Cipollone, Francie, Brooklyn, NY
  • Suzanne Cupps, Lola’s, New York, NY
  • Clare de Boer, Stissing House, Pine Plains, NY
  • Aretah Ettarh, Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY
  • Ryan Fernandez, Southern Junction, Buffalo, NY
  • Markus Glocker, Koloman, New York, NY
  • Efrén Hernández, Casa Susanna, Leeds, NY
  • Eiji Ichimura, Ichimura, New York, NY
  • Brian Kim, Oiji Mi, New York, NY  
  • Hooni Kim, Meju, Queens, NY
  • Atsushi Kono, Kono, New York, NY
  • Vijay Kumar, Semma, New York, NY
  • Shaina Loew-Banayan, Café Mutton, Hudson, NY
  • Kwame Onwuachi, Tatiana, New York, NY
  • Hillary Sterling, Ci Siamo, New York, NY
  • Emily Yuen, Lingo, Brooklyn, NY

Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)  

  • Robert Andreozzi, Pizza Marvin, Providence, RI
  • Avery Buck, May Day, Burlington, VT
  • John DaSilva, Chickadee, Boston, MA
  • Conor Dennehy, Tallula, Cambridge, MA
  • Subat Dilmurat, Jahunger, Providence, RI
  • Lee Frank, Lee Frank’s, South Berwick, ME
  • Michelle Greenfield, Allium Eatery, Westport, CT
  • Sky Haneul Kim, Gift Horse, Providence, RI
  • Valentine Howell, Black Cat, Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Kwasi Kwaa, Comfort Kitchen, Boston, MA
  • Brian Lewis, The Cottage, Westport, CT
  • Charlie Menard, Canteen Creemee, Waitsfield, VT
  • Rachel Miller, Nightshade Noodle Bar, Lynn, MA
  • Erin Miller, Urban Hearth, Cambridge, MA
  • Nicole Nocella, Stalk, Dover, NH
  • Nick Rabar, Honeybird Kitchen & Cocktails, East Providence, RI  
  • Jordan Rubin, Mr. Tuna, Portland, ME
  • Michael Serpa, Select Oyster, Boston, MA
  • Jake Stevens, Leeward, Portland, ME
  • Derek Wagner, Nicks on Broadway, Providence, RI

Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA)  

  • Janet Becerra, Pancita, Seattle, WA
  • Jay Blackinton, Houlme, Orcas Island, WA
  • Ki Chung, Bar Māze, Honolulu, HI
  • Logan Cox, Homer, Seattle, WA
  • Joshua Dorcak, MÄS, Ashland, OR
  • Aisha Ibrahim, Canlis, Seattle, WA
  • Ed Kenney, Mud Hen Water, Honolulu, HI
  • Hyun Kim, O’Kims, Honolulu, HI
  • Kevin Lane, The Cookery, Seward, AK
  • Andrew Le, The Pig and the Lady, Honolulu, HI
  • Isaiah Martinez, Yardy Rum Bar, Eugene, OR
  • Ajay Panicker, Kathakali, An Indian Eatery, Kirkland, WA
  • Thomas Pisha-Duffly, Gado Gado, Portland, OR
  • Ryan Roadhouse, Nodoguro, Portland, OR
  • Sarah Schafer, Humble Spirit, McMinnville, OR
  • Beau Schooler, In Bocca Al Lupo, Juneau, AK
  • Kari Shaughnessy, Hayward, McMinnville, OR
  • Sheldon Simeon, Tiffany’s, Wailuku, HI
  • Jun Takai, Takai by Kashiba, Bellevue, WA
  • Timothy Wastell, Antica Terra, Amity, OR

Best Chef: South (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR)  

  • Nikhil Abuvala, Roux 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Melissa Araujo, Alma Cafe, New Orleans, LA
  • David Bancroft, Acre, Auburn, AL
  • Madonna Broussard, Laura’s II, Lafayette, LA
  • Ana Castro, Acamaya, New Orleans, LA
  • Nando Chang, Itamae AO, Miami, FL
  • Matthew Cooper, Conifer, Bentonville, AR
  • Hunter Evans, Elvie’s, Jackson, MS
  • Kevin Garcia, La Faena AgroCocina, Guaynabo, PR
  • Gabriel Hernandez, Verde Mesa, San Juan, PR
  • Lordfer Lalicon, Kaya, Orlando, FL
  • Nicole Cabrera Mills, Pêche Seafood Grill, New Orleans, LA
  • Angel David Moreno Zayas, El Gallo Pinto, Guayama, PR
  • Sean “Sonny” Nguyen, Domu, Orlando, FL
  • Carol Reyes, Bóveda, San Juan, PR
  • Arwen Rice, Red or White, Mobile, AL
  • Rafael Rios, Yeyo’s El Alma de Mexico, Bentonville, AR
  • Tresse Sumrall and Austin Sumrall, White Pillars, Biloxi, MS
  • Arvinder Vilkhu and Ashwin Vilkhu, Saffron Nola, New Orleans, LA
  • Jordan Wright, Wright’s Barbecue, Johnson, AR

Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)  

  • Andrew Adams and Wally Joe, Acre, Memphis, TN
  • Noam Bilitzer, MeeshMeesh Mediterranean, Louisville, KY
  • Sara Bradley, Freight House, Paducah, KY
  • Brandon Carter and Joseph Harrison, Common Thread, Savannah, GA
  • Chase Collier, Ristorante Abruzzi, Charleston, WV
  • Sam Diminich, Restaurant Constance, Charlotte, NC
  • Sunny Gerhart and Lauren Krall Ivey, Olivero, Wilmington, NC
  • Julio Hernandez, Maíz de la Vida, Nashville, TN
  • Jake Howell, Peninsula, Nashville, TN
  • Silver Iocovozzi, Neng Jr.’s, Asheville, NC
  • Chayil Johnson, Community Matters Cafe, Charlotte, NC
  • Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang, Talat Market, Atlanta, GA
  • Bruce Logue, BoccaLupo, Atlanta, GA
  • Christopher Prieto, Prime Barbecue, Knightdale, NC
  • Robbie Robinson, City Limits Barbeque, West Columbia, SC
  • Drew Bryan, Blue Honey Bistro, Germantown, TN
  • Ashleigh Shanti, Good Hot Fish, Asheville, NC
  • Brian So, Spring, Marietta, GA
  • Dung “Junior” Vo, Noko, Nashville, TN
  • Fu Li Zhang, LanZhou Ramen, Doraville, GA

Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)  

  • Olivier Bouzerand, Fait Maison, Edmond, OK
  • Jose Contreras, Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, Tucson, AZ
  • DJ Flores, Milpa, Las Vegas, NV
  • Tahnee Francis, Naija Wife Kitchen, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Donald Hawk, Valentine, Phoenix, AZ
  • Stephen Jones, The Larder & The Delta, Phoenix, AZ
  • Bernie Kantak, Beginners Luck, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Kevin Lee, Birdie’s, Edmond, OK
  • Yotaka Martin, Lom Wong, Phoenix, AZ
  • Cory Oppold, COURSE, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Cristian Pontiggia, Sassella, Santa Fe, NM
  • Kattia Rojas, Buen Provecho, Albuquerque, NM
  • Fernando Ruiz, Escondido, Santa Fe, NM
  • Sean Sinclair, Level 5, Albuquerque, NM
  • Eric Smith, The Crown, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Sarah Thompson, Casa Playa, Las Vegas, NV
  • Michael Vakneen, Double Zero Pie & Pub, Las Vegas, NV
  • Eleazar Villanueva, Restaurant de Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas, NV
  • Zack Walters, Sedalia’s, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Joseph Wrede, Joseph’s Culinary Pub, Santa Fe, NM

Best Chef: Texas  

  • Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk, Houston, TX
  • Takéhiro Asazu and Masazumi Saio, Uroko, Austin, TX
  • Thomas Bille, Belly of the Beast, Spring, TX
  • Emmanuel Chavez, Tatemó, Houston, TX
  • Leo Davila, Stixs & Stone, San Antonio, TX
  • Evelyn Garcia, Jūn, Houston, TX
  • Alexandra Gates, Cochineal, Marfa, Texas
  • Fasicka Hicks and Patrick Hicks, Smoke’N Ash BBQ, Arlington, TX
  • Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter, San Antonio, TX
  • Grey Hwang, Shiro Japanese Bistro, San Antonio, Texas
  • Evan LeRoy, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, Austin, TX
  • Beatriz Martines, Xalisko, The Woodlands, TX
  • Emil Oliva, Leche de Tigre, San Antonio, TX
  • Anais Paniagua and Iris Rojas, Doña Maria, Irving, TX
  • John Ramos and Jonathan Reyes, Chika, San Antonio, TX
  • Regino Rojas, Purépecha, Dallas, TX
  • Alex Sarmiento and Brenda Sarmiento, El Pastor Es Mi Señor, San Antonio, TX
  • Michael Anthony Serva, Bordo, Marfa, TX
  • David Skinner, Ishtia, Kemah, TX
  • Eugenio Uribe, Le Rêve, Brownsville, TX

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The Post and Courier announces the honorees of the 5th annual 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina

January 22, 2025 by 0 Comments
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(CHARLESTON, S.C.)- The Post and Courier, South Carolina’s largest newspaper, announces the honorees of the 5th annual 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina project, presented by Huntington Bank. Launching during BlackHistory Month, the program celebrates individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities and shaping the future of the state.

The honorees will be featured in a special statewide print publication on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in The Post and Courier and 14 other Evening Post Publishing newspapers across the state. In addition, video interviews will be released monthly spotlighting each. Stories and videos will publish at postandcourier.com/BlackHistory along with an archive of 48 other past Black Leaders honorees from the past four years.

The 12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina honorees for honoree are:

  • Dr. Youlanda Gibbs, Palmetto Palace
  • Alana Jenkins, Sea Islands Heritage Academy
  • Leroy Jeter, Highland Neighborhood Association
  • KJ Kearney, Black Food Fridays
  • Craig King, Columbia College
  • Maya Morant, Georgetown County
  • Jauntavia Padgett, BVD Solutions
  • Dr. Al M. Panu, USC – Beaufort
  • Keyatta Priester, Aiken Electric Cooperative
  • Beth Ruffin, The Everyday Inclusionist
  • David White, The Dropping Pin

“These twelve leaders represent the best of South Carolina – individuals who are working tirelessly to create positivechange in their communities,” said senior editor Adam Parker. “Their stories reflect both the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead in building a more equitable future for all South Carolinians.”

Honorees will be celebrated at a recognition luncheon on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Francis Marion Hotel inCharleston, SC. Dr. Henry Tisdale, former president of Claflin University, will deliver the keynote address. To purchase tickets, visit postandcourier.com/12BlackLeaders.

About The Post and Courier

The Post and Courier is the South’s oldest daily newspaper and South Carolina’s largest newspaper. Based in Charleston,

S.C. The Post and Courier is an independent held, family-owned media company dedicated to transparent, fact-based journalism in South Carolina.

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New Luxury Multifamily Community, Society (148 residences), Opens in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

January 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
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Society Introduces 148 Rental Residences to Ansonborough Neighborhood

CHARLESTON, S.C. (January 22, 2025) — Southern Land Company (SLC), an award-winning national real estate developer of master-planned, single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use communities, has welcomed the first residents to Society, its new 148-unit luxury apartment community located at 31 Laurens Street in the Ansonborough neighborhood of Charleston.

Comprising 167,000 square feet spanning three brick buildings along Washington Street, with two on the south side of Laurens Street and the third on the north side of Laurens Street, Society emphasizes elegance and simplicity in its design, convenience and ease in its location, and warmth and affability in its programming and services.

“We are beyond excited that Society has come to life in an exceptional location in a treasured city,” said SLC Founder and CEO Tim Downey. “We have taken great care in the design, development, and now operation of Society, ensuring we have met our own high standards as well as those of the Ansonborough neighborhood and city. We are proud to introduce Society and extend our own brand of distinctive design and Southern hospitality to our residents.”

Society features 148 pet-friendly studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including eight penthouses. With 54 different floor plans, residents can select from a range of residences between 572 to 2,739 square feet, with monthly rent starting at $2,475. Society’s residences marry sophisticated design with optimized comfort to allow for both resort- and retreat-like living experiences. Each residence features open-concept living spaces, chef-inspired kitchens, abundant windows to allow for ample natural light, and modular walk-in closets. Designer features and finishes include Restoration Hardware pendant lighting, Calacatta quartz countertops and matte bath flooring, and under-cabinet lighting. Many residences also feature terraces, Charleston Harbor views, freestanding kitchen islands, and dual vanities with accent lighting.


Society’s refined design is apparent throughout the community, extending into its collection of communal and amenity spaces, which include:

  • A heated saltwater pool, complete with spa and views of Charleston Harbor, situated on a 2nd-floor deck
  • Private cabanas and outdoor social gathering space with fireplace
  • A state-of-the-art fitness center
  • The Blue Palm, a meeting place for residents perfect for gathering with friends or working from home, equipped with a full kitchen and bar
  • A Wi-Fi-enabled boardroom

Other convenience-focused offerings at Society include secure bike storage, a private dog run and pet spa, package lockers with 24/7 access, controlled-access parking, and concierge services.

Residents can reserve any of Society’s communal lounges for their personal occasions, while also enjoying opportunities to connect with neighbors through a variety of social and wellness programs organized by Society’s team of property management and hospitality experts. Please note that certain amenities, finishes, and communal space uses are subject to change.


Situated in walkable Ansonborough, Society is just steps from an abundance of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions, including the Charleston Gaillard Center, the International African American Museum, Gadsdenboro Park, and the South Carolina Aquarium.

Society marks SLC’s first multifamily community in Charleston. During the planning, development, and construction phases of the project, SLC collaborated with the City of Charleston, Historic Charleston Foundation, the Preservation Society of Charleston, and the Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association (HANA) to ensure Society would be a welcomed addition to the city.

“We remain grateful for the input from the community as Society took shape,” said Downey. “We are proud of Society and look forward to being great neighbors in this wonderful community for many years to come.”


For more information about Society, visit https://societyatlaurens.com/. 

SLC’s full portfolio of communities and projects is available at www.southernland.com/portfolio.

About Southern Land Company

Southern Land Company is a national, full-service real estate developer that has been reimagining the industry since 1986. Rooted in the belief that visionary design and cultivation of community are at the heart of every successful development project, the company brings extraordinary living spaces and experiences within reach in the form of master-planned, single-family, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality developments, all created by a diverse team of industry-leading, in-house experts.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Southern Land Company has market-leading projects in nine states, with regional offices in New York City; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Plano, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Vallejo, California. Southern Land Company’s current project pipeline is valued at $3 billion. To learn more, visit www.southernland.com.

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Bar Copa Mediterranean Bar + Kitchen on John’s Island, SC has announced it’s closing – February 1, 2025 will be the final day of operations

January 22, 2025 by 0 Comments
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In a statement on Instagram, the team behind Bar Copa located at 3297 Maybank Hwy Suite 302, Johns Island, SC 294553297 Maybank Hwy Suite 302, Johns Island, SC 29455 announced they will be closing their doors at the end of business on February 1, 2025.

The formal statement (via Instagram)

While we are eternally proud of what we created here at Bar Copa we have made the difficult decision to close our doors for good. Our final service will be on Saturday February 1st.

We have been fortunate enough to create a lifetime’s worth of friends, laughs and memories in what feels like a short time, and we are so grateful for everyone who chose us! 

Life has many chapters, and this one was incredible and while we look forward to the next one, we’ve still got some time to make sure this one ends the right way: celebrating !

Please join us between now and 2/1/25 and let’s party!

We ❤️ you Johns Island.

We would like to wish everyone in the Bar Copa family all the best as they begin new chapters and thank you for being a part of the Johns Island and Lowcountry community.

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534-538 King Street Demolition Proposal – What you need to know and how you can help

January 21, 2025 by 0 Comments
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534-538 KING STREET DEMOLITION PROPOSAL
  
A proposal to demolish 534-538 King Street, an irreplaceable Mid-Century Modern building on upper King Street, will be discussed THIS THURSDAY at the BAR-S meeting. This building is at immediate risk and your voice is needed.

The PSC will continue to make the case that not only is 534-538 King an increasingly rare and intact example of Mid-Century Modern commercial architecture in Charleston, but that it represents a deep connection to the social and cultural history of King Street. 

This year, the City of Charleston will update its architectural survey for the first time in 50 years as work begins to pursue National Register Historic District status for Upper King Street. To lose 534-538 King before these efforts get underway would be a missed opportunity to better understand this building’s contribution to the city’s architectural heritage and legacies of Jewish- and Black-owned businesses. 
  
HOW YOU CAN HELP:


  • Make your voice heard at the BAR-S Meeting on Thursday. Jan. 23! – Click HERE for review meeting details.
  • Post a public comment by TOMORROW Wednesday, Jan. 22 at noon. Click HERE to make a comment.
  • Share the Instagram post and tag @preservationsociety to amplify the message. 

Points to emphasize in your comments:  

  • 534-538 King Street is an important example of Mid-Century Modern design and contributes to the architectural diversity of upper King Street 
  • This building represents the legacy of upper King Street as a hub of Black- and Jewish-owned businesses 
  • Each storefront has its own unique history that should be considered (534 King once housed The Chronicle, a long-standing newspaper serving the Black community; 536 King housed the Black-owned and operated Reeves & Son Shoe Repair for 30 years; 538 King was home to Southeastern Business College, which served primarily Black students) 
  • This building deserves the opportunity to be evaluated as part of the City’s architectural survey update and Upper King Street National Register Historic District nomination process  
  • Despite the applicant’s claims, this building has value and IS important to our city’s future. Let’s protect Charleston, one building at a time.

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Caring Senior Service opens first location in South Carolina (Charleston, SC)

January 21, 2025 by 0 Comments
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Owners Alireza Mazaheri and Hannah Glasier to bring high-quality home care services to seniors in the Charleston area

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announces the opening of its new Charleston office, the first Caring Senior Service location in the state of South Carolina.

Caring Senior Service of Charleston owners Alireza "Ali" Mazaheri, left, and his wife, Hannah Glasier, want to bring high-quality home care services to residents in the Charleston area.
Caring Senior Service of Charleston owners Alireza “Ali” Mazaheri, left, and his wife, Hannah Glasier, want to bring high-quality home care services to residents in the Charleston area.

Owners Alireza “Ali” Mazaheri and his wife, Hannah Glasier, have both worked in the healthcare industry and believe that joining the Caring Senior Service family is the right path for them to provide non-medical home services to residents in the Charleston County area. With the opening of this location, Caring Senior Service is now located in 20 states throughout the country.

Mazaheri, a registered physiotherapist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, said that he and Glasier evaluated several business and franchise opportunities before choosing Caring Senior Service.

“Caring gave us the feeling of family that we were looking for, and their business model was the best fit for us now and as we scale the business for future expansion,” Mazaheri said. “Our long-term goal is to help educate the community about the importance of home care and provide families and seniors with the information they need to bridge the gap between healthcare services and the personal services needed to stay healthy and happy at home.”

Glasier, who has worked for a proactive health and wellness service in Toronto for nearly six years, said that Caring Senior Service provides the couple with a challenging business opportunity that also will allow them to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

“It’s important to provide families with peace of mind while fostering a more connected community,” she said. “Caring Senior Service’s franchise program will support Ali and I in our endeavors to build a legacy business while we work to make a positive impact on the area’s seniors and their family members.”

Caring Senior Service of Charleston, South Carolina is located at 1671 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 110, Office H in Mount Pleasant, and provides meal preparation, respite care, transportation, medication reminders, companionship and other personal care services to seniors and others in the Charleston area.

For more information, call (843) 603-8090 or visit https://caringseniorservice.com/charleston/.

About Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home care services company based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by CEO Jeff Salter in 1991, the company provides assistance to seniors, the disabled population and any adult who may need help with the tasks of everyday living such as bathing, personal care, running errands and preparing food. After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States. Caring Senior Service has also been named as one of the Franchise Business Review’s top franchises in 2022 and 2023 and has created programs to assist potential franchisees in choosing a location and training their staff.

In 2021, Caring Senior Service created a non-profit organization called Close the Gap in Senior Care to raise awareness of the overlooked and underserved aspects of senior care. Salter launched Close the Gap with an electric bike ride to each Caring Senior Service franchise location throughout the country, totaling more than 9,000 miles.

For more information on Caring Senior Service, please visit their website at https://www.caringseniorservice.com/