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Just South of Heaven™ Company appropriately launches in Charleston, South Carolina

March 21, 2016 by 0 Comments

Media Release:  Just South of Heaven™ Company appropriately launches in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina March 21, 2016:  Just South of Heaven Co. – For much of the world, Charleston truly is Just South of Heaven so, fittingly, it has become home to a new company of the same name.

The Just South of Heaven company has just launched their online business with a Kickstarter campaign.

Just South of Heaven Co. is an apparel and accessories company that produces products that allow you to show off the places that inspire you. Their first offering is devoted to their love of Charleston and will be followed by designs highlighting the places that inspire others.

About Just South of Heaven Company

Just South Of Heaven Co. is what some might call a “lifestyle” brand that provides people with awesome Apparel & Accessories. We prefer to think of it as a movement. You see, JSOH Co. was created so that you and I could share with the world what we love and what inspires us. Whether it’s your “home” or not, everyone has their own Just South Of Heaven and we want you to be able to share yours with the world

Contact:
Jim Lowery, CEO
Just South of Heaven Co.

jim@justsouthofheaven.co
justsouthofheaven.co

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Must Do’s When Visiting Charleston, SC for the First Time

March 18, 2016 by 2 Comments
By Minta Pavliscsak
By Minta Pavliscsak

With Charleston appearing on many “Best Of” lists over the past few years, it’s no secret just how great of a city it is. Locals and visitors alike will be quick to tell you just how much they love the city and give you unsolicited recommendations of what to do while you visit. Charleston has a lot to offer, so how do you narrow it down if you only have a weekend here? We have put together a list of “Must Do’s” for you first time visitors. These things won’t take up very much of your time and you won’t find these in any brochure at the Visitor Center.

Must Do’s When Visiting Charleston for the First Time:

  • Buy a Palmetto rose. Scattered throughout downtown, local children will sell roses freshly made from palm leaves. You can also find them for sale at the market. They are even beautiful after they have dried out.
  • Pet a horse on the market. If not on a tour, you will find the carriages lined up along Anson Street on the market. They are super friendly and the tour guides are happy to have people stop by and say hi.
  • Taste honey at Savannah Bee Company. Located on King Street, this store is wall to wall honey and honey products.
  • Wander down a downtown alley. We have several throughout the peninsula. They are quaint, most are cobblestone, and all are full of beautiful history. (Stoll’s Alley)
  • Cheers to your vacation with a Bacon Bloody Mary at Eli’s Table. You won’t be disappointed!
  • Relax on the swings at Waterfront Park. You may have to wait for one to open up on the busy days, but the wait is well worth it.
  • Take a selfie in front of the Pineapple Fountain. This iconic fountain is a great spot to dip your toes and the kids enjoy splashing in the base.

There you have it. The “Must Do’s” during your first time visiting the Holy City. If you have been here and have missed something on the list, come back! If you haven’t been here yet, what are you waiting for?!

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Champagne with Friends: Thomas Champagne shares his Charleston music experience

March 17, 2016 by 0 Comments
By David McNamara
By David McNamara

Sat barefoot in jeans and a loose shirt in the corner of Mt Pleasant’s Dog and Duck, local musician Thomas Champagne could easily trick you into thinking you were somewhere else. His unique acoustic style and unusual syncopation fuses a myriad of genres, from his country and Cajun roots to reggae and Caribbean influences.

At times there is a pendulous sense Champagne’s innovative renditions of familiar songs will trip and fall. But while you’re not sure where you’re being led, there’s bearing and assurance the journey is somewhere positive and fun.

“The number one thing I want to convey is a positive message, but it’s the ability to catch people off guard I think that is the biggest present I can give to any audience – because that’s how you amaze somebody.”

Champagne achieves this with ease so when he segues into an original song it’s often overlooked because his sets flow seamlessly together. However, this didn’t come naturally to Champagne when he first arrived in Charleston from Austin, Texas. It was a challenge he says he had to grow into and work hard at developing.

“The biggest difference coming to Charleston is it’s primarily a tourist capital. While the thriving tourist scene here is awesome for the economy it can take over a musician’s directive by having to play more cover songs than one would normally like, or have to do.”

Champagne says he embraced the twist to what he was used to because he found ways to present cover songs in his own style. Being patient with this change has seen him over the past summer receive a great deal of encouragement and positive feedback.

The result is a breezy and soulful marriage of sunburnt earth, salt and the sea which could have you convinced you were in some surf shack on the Californian coast. However, this is just one side to the constantly evolving and innovative artist, which began to emerge when Champagne relocated from Austin to Charleston.

“I’ve always been Champagne with Friends and I’ve had over 100 different friends on stage. But when I left Austin I stepped away from having a band back me up and I now play all these solo shows, which I wasn’t doing before. It definitely made me stronger as a musician and as a person by having to say, ‘Hey guys, I love you – I miss you, but I got to go and step into this by myself.’ And I think here in Charleston is the first time Thomas Champagne came out – with friends as my audience.”

Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas from strong Louisiana ancestry, Champagne is proud of his heritage.  He also appreciates the truth and irony that comes with journeying into the unfamiliar, admitting with a chuckle that he became more of a Texan by leaving Texas. Champagnes sees the move to Charleston as another chapter, both as a solo artist and his recent full-time commitment to his profession.

Two weeks prior to the Dog and Duck I first saw Champagne with Friends by accident when I entered the Blind Tiger on Broad Street on a Friday night to catch up with my own friends.  With two local musicians in support they belted out an infectious breed of classic rock tunes, and made the old floorboards at the Blind Tiger pay the price as everyone got caught in the rhythm and groove.

For me it evoked the great Aussie legacy of pub rock offered any weekend night in a beachside bar on the Indian Ocean in Perth, or a St Kilda pub in Melbourne. Continuing this prominent theme of evolution is the rotation of local musicians Champagne uses at every show.

“When you see Champagne with Friends it’s always different players so while you may have seen the show before it’ll be different every time.”

Champagne cites the generosity of Charleston’s music community as being invaluable in helping him gather new musicians to play with when he first arrived.

“The openness of the musical community here is awesome first of all. It’s nowhere near as competitive as it is in Austin, Texas which has advantages and disadvantages. Competition is a primary way to motivate an artist and make them grow, but it can also hurt you in the end.”

Not that Thomas Champagne is leaving Charleston anytime soon, but as someone not prone to taking time off he’s looking forward to opening up a new chapter in his artistic journey. After recording his last album with producer and former Hootie and the Blowfish guitarist, Mark Bryan, Champagne is due to head back to Austin to record another album at the end of the year. He then plans to tour the ski resorts in the Rockies before heading home to Charleston.

*Originally written in 2015

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Take a Video Journey Through Charleston – For the Love of Charleston

March 10, 2016 by 1 Comment

Take a journey with us, accompanied by some of the most beautiful videos of our home.  Through the magic of cinematic creativity, these artists have given us the serenity of the harbor, the laughter of children, a community unified, the challenge of the surf and the value of family on America Street.

Through these acts of love, we and others can now step into the world of Southern living and see why so many find refuge and solace in our Charleston home.

As you smell harbor, let sand get between your toes on the beach, lay on the square falling asleep under the warm sun, smile at a stranger, listen to the sounds of street performers and enjoy a cocktail and great dinner, remember all that are blessed with and soak it in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjMlGPtYZjM

“There is no city on Earth quite like Charleston. From the time I first came there in 1961, it’s held me in its enchanter’s power, the wordless articulation of its singularity, its withheld and magical beauty. Wandering through its streets can be dreamlike and otherworldly, its alleyways and shortcuts both fragrant and mysterious, yet as haunted as time turned in on itself.” – Pat Conroy

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Charleston Southern Football welcomes Evan Cruz to their family

March 9, 2016 by 0 Comments
By Mark A. Leon - Photography by Craig Bailey / Florida Today
By Mark A. Leon – Photography by Craig Bailey / Florida Today

On November 14, 2015, Evan Cruz, a sought after recruit for Charleston Southern University Football, was invited to attend the Charleston Southern Saturday afternoon game against Liberty and visit the campus. On the way to the game from Viera, Florida his father, cousin and Evan made a brief stop outside of Savannah, GA. On the way back to the highway, they were T-boned and sent spinning off the road.

Evan’s father was rushed to the local hospital for a possible rib injury while Evan and his cousin were examined for precautionary measures and spent the majority of that Saturday in the ER. Evan and his family did not complete that trip, but something happened that remained with Evan and his family long after that day. After contacting the coaching staff regarding his accident, they showed genuine concern for Evan and his family by checking in on them even well after the Liberty game. The idea of family and values that embodies the Charleston Southern Football team never left Evan.

The week before signing day Evan remained in Florida and had still not made it to Charleston Southern University. He had yet to commit to where he would play the following year though Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Florida Institute of Technology were actively pursuing him. A visit Photograhy by Ernie Cruzfrom Charleston Southern Buccaneer Quarterback Coach and Florida Recruiter, Mark Tucker to Viera High School, made the decision easier for the future physical therapist. Coach Tucker along with the rest of the staff knew that Evan was the right “fit” for the university. With a strong faith system, solid academic focus (carrying a 3.8 GPA), a balance of mental and physical health and a future career plan in place, Evan symbolized the player the coaching staff knew would be an integral part of the winning team he wants to build.

After a few days of deep family discussions, Evan committed to the Charleston Southern team. Coach Tucker cautioned Evan about making his decision without even seeing the campus however weighing all the factors and remembering the incredible outreach after his accident, Evan knew this was the right move.

Just two days after seeing the campus for the first time and three weeks after committing to Charleston Southern, Charleston Daily sat down with Evan, and his parent’s, Ernie and April, at Carmella’s on East Bay Street on a sunny Friday afternoon to discuss the past, present and future of one of the newest Buccaneers.

Evan’s Childhood

Evan’s football career began when he was 5 years old, in a town known more for soccer than football. With his father Ernie Cruz coaching his little league youth football team, Evan and five of his closest friends developed leadership skills, strength, discipline and a lifelong commitment to the game.

At age five, Evan didn’t know that someday, he would step onto the field as a member of two remaining teams playing in the state championship. That became a reality for him and 27 other graduating seniors on December 11, 2015, the last football game Evan played before making a life changing move to Charleston this fall.

Photography by Ernie CruzEntering the Viera High School football program as high-school freshmen, Evan’s class, led by Coach Kevin Mays, carried on its back a team that was 12 – 30 the previous four years and when the final whistle blew at the end of the 2012 season, the Hawks managed only one victory. How does one recover from such losses and rebuild? Possibly by remembering their youth football coach’s words that he instilled – follow your heart, believe in yourself and never stop fighting.

That year, 2013, Evan’s high school team went from a one win season to 8 – 2. The 2014 and 2015 seasons, they were also victorious with 9-1 and 10-5 records, respectively.

The dramatic turnaround for the team led by Coach Mays and staff brought hope and rejuvenation to the town of Viera. Fan support began to stretch outside of Viera to neighboring counties and even from Allen, TX ( Viera played an out of state match-up against national ranked Allen Eagles earlier in the season)following this string of wins with rally cries all the way to the state championship.

Viera Hawks Football stands behind the mission: Unity defines our willingness to work as a team to put forth the effort to win the battle. These are strong words that will only lead to success with unwavering leadership, confidence and fight. What Ernie Cruz embedded in his little league youth football team ten years earlier was equally enforced during their time representing Viera Hawks Football.

Today, Evan enters into a program that has lived a similar storyline. From 2007 through 2012, Charleston Southern went 26 – 41; since then they have been 28 – 10 with big match-ups against Florida and Florida State slated for the next two seasons. With so many similarities in the programs and a coaching staff that feels like family, Evan’s decision to join Charleston Southern continues to be reinforced internally.

Evan has now visited his future campus, and is due to attend classes and start practice in the summer semester. He is settling in with his teammates and knows they are growing into one big family that truly cares about one another. Ernie and April Cruz feel comfortable with the Christian fellowship available at Charleston Southern as well as the comfortable hospitality offered by the city of Charleston. A warm genuineness permeated our interview with April, Ernie and Evan. They were very generous with their stories and enthusiastic about the future. An adage emerged several times during our conversation; everything happens for a reason. Faith and goodwill brought together Evan Cruz and Charleston Southern University. The partnership of a young student athlete and a growing football program will lead to a bright future for both.

Photography by Cathy Heinz / Viera Vision
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Lift your Brush and Glass – Time for Wine and Art in Charleston

February 24, 2016 by 0 Comments

How often are you sitting with your best friends, that special someone, or your most awesome family over a bottle of wine thinking “Hey, we should paint something”.  I mean Charleston one of the most scenic subjects in all the land.  Its majestic sunsets, historic architecture, beautiful colors and unique Southern appeal make it the perfect subject to transfer to canvas.

You are in luck.  There are a number of creative businesses that marry the idea of wine and art into a memorable night where you walk away with the prize; your own personal creation.

Here are a few options to tame your creative side and your palate:

Wine and Design – 1331 Ashley River Road, West Ashley, SC

Wine and Canvas Charleston – Traveling Art and Wine

Back Porch Art – Charleston, SC

For the Love of Art – 2713 Ashley River Road, West Ashley, SC –

Wednesday-Thursday 2 pm-9 pm
Friday  2 pm-10pm
Saturday 2 pm-10 pm
Sunday -By Appointment Only 

Fear No Easel – 1960 Riviera Drive, Suite E, Mount Pleasant, SC

Bottles and Brushes – 120 North Main Street, Summerville, SC

Child Friendly Choice:

KidSpaces Interactive Art – 1319 East Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC

James & John's Islands, SC - Lowcountry

Charleston Performing Arts Center Takes You on a Musical Journey with Dreamgirls

February 20, 2016 by 4 Comments

 

By Mark A. Leon
By Mark A. Leon

I met him at the candy store.
He turned around and smiled at me
You get the picture
“Yes, we see”
That’s when I fell for the leader of the pack” – The Shangri-Las

From Diana Ross to Dionne Warwick, the iconic musical and lyrical contributions of girl bands in the 1950’s and 1960’s have defined music and emotional expressionism that can be heard today in the likes of Destiny’s Child, En Vogue, TLC, The Bangles, Beyonce, Madonna and The Pointer Sisters.  Through the energetic narration of American Bandstand host Dick Clark played beautifully by theater company partner Scott Pfeiffer, the audience is magically transplanted into the intimate setting of a cabaret theater in the 1950’s where Judy Garland or Frank Sinatra would have sat.

On the stage, a young girl group named The Shirelles were sitting in the high school cafeteria dreaming of winning the local music contest and becoming big stars.  From Mama Said to Lollipop to the final cast encore of Dreamgirls, the audience one by one got absorbed in this musical tribute to the greatest acts of the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The performance cast is filled with incredible local talent whose singing channeled the likes of Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Martha and the Vandellas and Dianna Ross.  An ensemble that includes Deidra H. Brooks, Chanbreille Beason, Joy Gregory, Traine N’ Chel, Maureen Remerowski, Sarah M. Taylor, Tiffany West and Lara Wilson.

As they transformed on stage from band to band, elegantly dressed in their most stylish dresses reflecting stardom with each sequent, the audience became part of the journey.  Singing and clapping in the background, the members of the audience began to remember the moments that first heard these hits and the important life events that were connected to them.

“Baby, baby I’m aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you’ll meet
But this time before you run to her
Leaving me alone and hurt
(Think it over) After I’ve been good to you
(Think it over) After I’ve been sweet to you” – The Supremes

As the energy and power of the performances accelerated in strength like the evolution of the tape recorder to a Bose surround sound system, the powerful messages that these hits provided commanded a level of attention.  Throughout the years, the music evolved with the cultural struggles for equality and equal rights.  When the single declaration of “RESPECT” came center of stage, the feeling of empowerment was at a height for the evening.

A theme of togetherness, harmony, sisterhood, courage and a message of love all wrapped together as the entire cast closed the evening with a collaborative performance of “Dream Girls”

“Dream…
Dreamgirls will help you through the night!
Dream…
Dreamgirls will make you feel alright!
Dreamgirls keep you dreamin’ your whole life through…
Yeah, Dreamgirls can make your dreams come true!”

During and after the performance, we observed our surroundings.  The stage was ordained with steps of gold and cabaret style seating created an up close oval putting us inside the performance.  The wall decor resembled an early 20th Century New York style skyscraper and the wait staff, in their welcoming poodle skirts and neck scarves filled our pallets with wine and champagne.

After the performance, in a quiet deserted theater, Scott Pfeiffer sat down with us for a few minutes.  Scott was across the table with his hair combed to the right, his bright yellow stage jacket and legged crossed.  Relaxed, he sat, but there was still a part of him debriefing from the evening’s performance.  We discussed his past and his vision for the future.  One message rang personally true; a successful live performance draws the audience into to an emotional place where they can connect with material and take them to a place away from their own reality.

Musical theater has the power to engage, reflect and remind us of things and places we may have forgotten in our own lives.  We expect a bright future from the Charleston Performing Arts Theater Company.

For some, the girl band movement of the 1950’s and 60’s was a flashback to a time of youth and innocence.  For others, it was a period of influence that sculpted the musical movements of today.  No matter what connection was made, the contribution these young ladies gave to American music with their courage and blessed voices will never be forgotten.  The next time you listen to Adele, Lady Gaga or Whitney Houston, remember the gifts they provide us would not be a reality without the powerful Dreamgirls paving the way.

Dreamgirls, The Revue, located at 873 Folly Road, James Island, SC will be playing at the Charleston Performing Arts everything Thursday, Friday and Saturday through March 26, 2016

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The Kindness of a Stranger – A Charleston Starfish Story

February 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
By, Minta Pavliscsak

The day started out as any other day; the sun had just peaked over the horizon and my tummy was starting to rumble. I was carelessly bobbing along with the current in search for some breakfast reaching out to cling onto any rock I may float by that happened to have a clam or mollusk attached to it. I wasn’t having much luck today though.

Then I spied a delicious looking cluster of oysters just off to my right and I tried with all my might to maneuver myself towards it. Alas, the gravity of the incoming tide was too strong for me and it pushed me right past. I wasn’t worried, not yet anyway. This happens often enough, but the ocean is vast and there are plenty of opportunities for a tiny starfish like me to find breakfast. Only today, today was different. Today I just kept floating.

Soon I found myself crawling along the bottom of the ocean with the top of the water descending closer and closer to me. I lost control of my movements as the waves took over my direction. It wasn’t long before I was on the beach under a large wooden pillar structure.

As I crawled on the wet sand, I could hear the sound of dogs barking and feel the footsteps of many people passing by. I tried calling out to them for help, but given that our mouths are underneath us, starfish can’t project very well. Keeping as calm as I could, I began to work my way back towards where I thought I would find the comfort of the ocean. After some time, this seemed to be in vain. I began to wonder if I would ever get back home. Had I known last night’s meal was my last, I would have made it a much nicer one. I would have called my parents and told them I loved them. Do my friends know how much they mean to me? Was I nice enough to strangers I had met along my path? As these thoughts passed through my head and I thought surely this was the end for me, I was scooped up by a warm, gentle hand.

I had no clue what to expect next. I was frozen in fear as I was carried around and put on display for another human being. Suddenly, I was joined by another, smaller starfish. Not knowing what else to do, I began trying to crawl away. Of all things, the human started to laugh! This had to be a good sign, so I moved all my legs with all my might. I heard even more laughing as I could see that my new friend and I were being carried towards the ocean. The next thing I knew, my friend and I were flying through the air, twirling around and around, and splash! We landed gratefully in the ocean. We exchanged Twitter handles and promised to stay in contact through Facebook, then said our goodbyes. As I swam home, completely forgetting about breakfast, I called my parents as updated my status to “thankful”. I will never forget about that kind human on the beach. Sometimes it takes almost losing it all to realize just how much you really do have.

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One Final Toast to Blind Tiger

February 8, 2016 by 3 Comments
By Mark A. Leon
By Mark A. Leon

On January 31, 2016 at 11:59 PM the lease expired on Lisa Brown, the final of five owners of Blind Tiger Charleston; an iconic brand in the Charleston infrastructure and watering hole to thousands in the heart of historic Broad Street.  From lawyers to college students to wedding parties, Blind Tiger has been a fixture in this community since the 1980’s and situated in a building built in 1803.  Soon it will re-open; not in the traditional way we have come to love it, but with a new look an feel.

On this evening, while passing the entrance way, we had the pleasure of a true Charleston moment, experienced and captured.  While observing a line of trash laid across the sidewalk in front of the Blind Tiger mosaic, owner, Lisa and friend Amy walked outside and greeted us.

Our conversation reflected on bar memories, alcohol issues, historic ownership and the esthetics of Charleston.  It was four strangers creating a memories on a quiet Sunday evening.  Lisa invited us inside to continue the conversation.  While sitting on the marble floor, we picked up a bottle of vodka with just a few sips remaining.  In one final encore, we went around in a circle and shared the final shots inside a true Charleston landmark.

With only the final remaining moments of sunlight shining in through the window, we laughed and toasted new friendships and old times in this dimly light bar.  While we embraced the moment, residents walked by peaking their heads and puppies inside and taking the time to give their final goodbyes.

As I looked around, I could see the bars shelves empty, mirrors removed off the walls, light fixtures gone and only the ghosts lingering behind.

As the smooth taste of vodka warmed our spirits, I thought about the Charleston I have grown to love and the changing times.  Part of me was happy and part bittersweet.  A new era is upon us.  We see it everyday and the closing of Blind Tiger is one of the symbols of a changing city.

For a few minutes, we forgot about our troubles and lives and celebrated a neighborhood bar that has withstood so much history.  In one final lifting of the glass, it was closing time.

To Blind Tiger, the landmark restaurant and bar may no longer open its doors to the public, but the memories we carry will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

 

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Sunrise Bistro Xpress – Start Your Day Right with Fresh Ingredients and a Smile

July 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Sunrise Bistro Xpress is located at 116 A Spring Street.  Located in the heart of the re-birth of Spring Street, this is the offspring of one of John’s Island’s favorite dining spots (As well as one in Summerville, SC).  Serving breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday, Sunrise Bistro Xpress offers a uniquely intimate dining experience.  This small and cozy restaurant is donned with fresh vegetable and spice plants in the windows, post modern art on the walls and a fresh aroma of dark roast coffee in the air.  With a beautiful outdoor area on the side of the building, a cozy bar and six indoor tables, you will feel as though you are a family dinner.

Before we delve into some specific menu items, it is important to mention that no breakfast is complete with the fresh herb homemade bread.  These squares of heavenly delight give Sunrise a unique edge.  Prepared with a rich blend of spices including rosemary and complimented with olive oil, the bread alone is enough to make you want to return.

Though it is a side addition to a number of the breakfast items, it can be used to make an exceptional breakfast sandwich.  Though the tomato melt is traditionally served with a bagel, we chose to have it served on the herb bread and it was exceptional.  It was the type of breakfast sandwich you eat in small bites and savor.

Shrimp and grits.  This is a tricky topic as it is a fan favorite in Charleston.  Sunrise, will not disappoint.  I would even be so bold as to place it in the top ten.  Their three meat shrimp and grits is a hearty combination of sausage, ham, bacon, shrimp, onions and peppers in a bed of grits made in a secret house sauce.  Without flaw a breakfast masterpiece.  We shared this memorable dish.  It isn’t an overwhelmingly large portion, but the portion of proteins make it a filling experience.  As you can see from the picture, the shrimp are jumbo and ready to please.

The open face omelets are a special offering from Sunrise.  Why do all omelets have to be folded or wrapped like a blanket?  Sunrise does not feel that way.  All their omelets are served open faced (If you feel passionate, you can get it prepared rolled).  It is like a breakfast pizza and who doesn’t love pizza.  There are seven options or a customized omelet, but we recommend the Jessica Ann and the Smoked Salmon with capers and onions.  With fresh basil, onions, tomato and feta cheese, the Jessica Ann omelet is a mild and delicious way to enjoy breakfast/brunch.  If you love smoked salmon, this omelet will leave you so satisfied.  By going light on the egg and providing a healthy topping of smoked salmon, onions, capers and cheddar cheese, each bite is to be savored.

We want to give a personal acknowledgement to the staff.  Their careful spirit, considerate customer attention and service with a smile was a comforting bonus to our visit.  With such small quarters, that can be tricky to please guests, maintain wait list and keep providing attention with a smile.

If breakfast isn’t in the cards, enjoy one of the fresh sandwiches that are prepared with fresh local ingredients.  From the Basil Grilled Cheese to the Cajun Shrimp Wrap, Sunrise Bistro offers winning options for lunch as well.

You have many choices when you think about breakfast and lunch in the Charleston area.  If you travel just a bit out of the way, go to Spring Street and take in one of the best small breakfast and lunch spots on the peninsula.