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James & John's Islands, SC - Lowcountry

Local Business Spotlight: Estuary Beans & Barley – It’s more than just coffee…It’s a Lifestyle

April 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
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Philosophy

As an estuary is a habitat for numerous species, EBB believes in supporting numerous companies who live in the same industry, to flourish and survive amongst each other. This strategy represents giving back to other beverage businesses, establishing a friendly environment, promoting beer, coffee, and artisan craft.

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Location

Located within Charleston SC, on scenic and captivating Johns Island, known for its rich historical background, old churches, and stories of Native American settlements. The outlying island is a gem for those who like to delve into history and experience the true natural beauty of Charleston. Johns Island is well-known for the role the area played during the American Civil War, and features several interesting places to visit in Charleston, including the widely popular Angel Oak. The Southern Oak Tree has gained much popularity over recent years mainly due to its over 1400-years-old age. Furthermore, the island is also home to the Caw Interpretive Center, rich in natural historical, and cultural resources, that offers the avid wildlife and outdoor lovers an abundance of adventure. Come check out our home today!

Their Favorite Quotes: – Because we know words are as powerful as actions…

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it” — Henry David Thoreau

“I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.” — Winston Churchill

“I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it” — W. C. Fields

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Interesting Facts about the Cooper River Bridge Run

April 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
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The 45th Annual Cooper Bridge Run was another amazing success.  A huge thank you to all that made this day possible

For those that took part in this important Lowcountry tradition or just love the race, we wanted to share a few unique little facts about this most rewarding event.

Facts, Achievements, Accomplishments and Milestones

  • The first Cooper River Run occurred on April 2, 1978
  • In 2011, Cedric Jaggers published  Charleston’s Cooper River Bridge Run: A Complete History in Words and Photos
  • 766 Runners finished the first race in 1978
  • The first entry fee was $3.00 and that included a tee-shirt designed by the race director
  • In the first seven years, the winners of the men’s and women’s division were all Americans
  • The last American to win was Laura LaMena in 1995 on the women’s side and Jeff Cannada in 1991 on the men’s side
  • Race records:  James Kimutai Kosgei (Kenya) – 27.40 (2000) / Elana Meyer (South Africa) – 31.19 (1997)
  • A Cooper River Bridge Run app was launched in 2016
  • Hanahan’s Leroy Miller did the Cooper River Bridge event in 2015 at the age of 93
  • Adam Gorlitsky will become the first paralyzed man to walk the Cooper River Bridge event ever in 2016 – Follow his I Got Legs Story
  • The Cooper River Bridge is the 3rd Largest 10K in the United States
  • The first person to break the 30 minute barrier occurred in 1983
  • Average starting temperature of the race is 58.6 Degrees
  • 1986 was the first year over 1000 women registered and completed the race
  • First year where prize money was awarded was 1984.  That year, $800 was awarded to top male and top female.  In 2016, the winners will receive $10,000.
  • Oprah Winfrey ran the race in 1994 and finished with a time of 55.48
  • First year of using computer timing chips was 1997 and Bill Murray served as starter that year firing the cannon at the start of the race
  • The first year of the wheelchair races was 2012.  The winner broke 29 minutes
  • The first race related death occurred in 2004
  • The first time it rained during the race was 2005 and 6183 registered runners did not participate
  • The first year that more women registered than men was 2006
  • Zettie Little, the Ridiculously Photogenic Male got national attention after 2012 run
  • The first year a cap on registrants was placed was 2013
  • Four runner (4) has broken the 28 minute barrier
  • 36,755 runners registered in 2012 – Largest single year registration for this event
  • 1980 was the only year there was a tie for the win.  Florida Teammates Kim Burke and Steve Littleton finished at 31.26.
  • Benji Durden who won the first race in 1978 with a time of 30.22 was on the 1980 US Olympic Team for the marathon but did not participate because President Carter boycotted the Olympics that year held in Moscow, USSR.

Personal Blogs / Accounts

Cooper River Bridge Run – The Tiny Terror – Personal Blog

Cooper River Bridge Run 2014 (That’s One Big Bridge)

10K to the Bar: Charleston’s Cooper River Bridge Run

Cooper River Bridge Run Tips (from a local)

 

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Visiting Charleston, SC? – 12 Amazing Blogs, Tips and Advice Articles to help guide your way

April 2, 2022 by 0 Comments
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There are some gifted writers, travelers, wanderlust adventurers and free spirits that have embraced the pleasant aura of Charleston, South Carolina. We have compiled a list of some of the finer pieces of travel advice written about our fair city

Here are some great blogs and writing about experiencing Charleston the right way

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Darius Rucker to perform a special 20-minute set this evening at The Commodore

April 1, 2022 by 0 Comments
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This evening is sure to be extra special. Not only is it Bridge Run weekend, but Darius Rucker is giving back to the community with a special one-night-only 20-minute set at the Commodore.

The time of the set has not yet been confirmed, but he is expected to perform between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM tonight (Friday, April 1, 2022)

  • Where: The Commodore – 504 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina
  • When: Friday, April 1, 2022 – Between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM

We hope you enjoy this very special Charleston event!

Thank you all for being amazing sports and we hope you continue to enjoy April Fools’ Day. (P.S. We are still waiting on Pounce Cafe’s amazing April Fools’ Instagram post). In case you still haven’t figured it out, there is no special Darius show tonight (Unless he sees this and drops in).

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5 of Charleston’s Hidden Gems for Restaurant & Dining Experiences – New Video from Lively Charleston

March 30, 2022 by 0 Comments
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Charleston, South Carolina is the best city in the world and one of our country’s most desirable places to live. From the history & culture to the beaches & shopping, to the restaurants & real estate… Charleston has something for everyone!

Our mission at Lively Charleston is to tell the stories of the amazing people, places, and businesses in our city. In this Lively Charleston episode, we’re exploring 5 of Charleston’s hidden gems when it comes to food and beverage.

Shake up your dining & drinking experiences with these 5 fabulous restaurants you may not have discovered yet!

  • 1. R Kitchen, Downtown Charleston & West Ashley
  • 2. Muse, Downtown Charleston
  • 3. The Royal American, Downtown Charleston
  • 4. The Commodore, Downtown Charleston
  • 5. Tempest, Downtown Charleston
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Top 100 Southern US Cities to Raise a Family (Dwellics) 2022 – 2 South Carolina cities made the list including #1

March 29, 2022 by 0 Comments
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Relocating to a new part of the country can be an intimidating task, especially if you’re moving your entire family. As more of the population shifts to a remote work lifestyle, many are rethinking where they live and want to find the best city for raising their kids.

The South is known for its rich history, hearty foods, country and jazz music, and a slower-paced lifestyle that differs greatly from the north.

According to the 2019 U.S. Census report, America’s so-called “dixie” or the deep south accounted for more than 38% of the nation’s population, the highest of all regions. From Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia – more than 125 million people call the South their home.

If down-home cooking, southern hospitality, country music, and a slower pace are your style, then this list of Top 100: Best Places to Raise a Family in the South will help you get started determining where you may want to move.

South Carolina Rankings

Two cities from South Carolina made the list with Mount Pleasant, SC coming in at #73, and at the top of the list Fort Mill, South Carolina ranked as the #1 city in the South to raise a family

Criteria and Factors

Dwellics analyzed data on over 20,000 Southern cities to compile a list of the Top 100: Best Places to Raise a Family in the South. Among the ranking factors included quality of education, community (percentage of married households with school-aged children), climate comfort (days between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit), infrastructure (number of parks, outdoor activities, internet speeds), safety (natural disaster risks, crime), and finances (childcare costs, property prices, and cost of living).

#1 – Fort Mill, South Carolina – Click for Details

#73 – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina – Click for Details

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The First American Steam Locomotive to Explode – The Best Friend of Charleston – New Video by History in the Dark

March 27, 2022 by 0 Comments
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The Best Friend of Charleston was the first American steam locomotive built for revenue service. It was successful in its duties until a careless fireman caused its untimely destruction.

Learn a little bit more about Charleston’s history in this latest video by HIstory in the Dark about The Bets Friend of Charleston built in 1830.

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Charleston’s Kardea Brown shares her recipe for Tequila-Tangerine Chicken Wings right from the Food Network to your Home

March 27, 2022 by 0 Comments
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“It’s gonna be sticky. It’s gonna be sweet. It’s gonna be citrusy” – Kadea Brown

Jalapeño peppers add a hint of spice to Kardea’s sweet Tequila-Tangerine Chicken Wings, making them finger-licking good!

Watch #DeliciousMissBrown, Sundays at 12|11c +

Get the recipe here: https://foodtv.com/3D8o6ka

Kardea Brown shares down-home, Southern recipes from her South Carolina kitchen.

The cook and caterer was born and raised on the sea islands of Charleston, the heart of all Southern cooking, and learned to cook in her grandmother’s kitchen. These days, she takes generations of family recipes and makes them her own as she cooks for family and friends at her Sea Island home.

Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play!

Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin’ with some of the best chefs around the world. We’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Tequila-Tangerine Chicken Wings

RECIPE COURTESY OF KARDEA BROWN

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 5 min
  • Active: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tangerines, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/3 cups tangerine juice, plus more tangerine slices for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Neutral oil, for frying 2 pounds whole chicken wings (about 12 wings)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Special equipment: a deep-fry thermometer

  • Combine the sugar, soy sauce, tequila, jalapeños, sliced tangerines, and tangerine juice in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce reduces – about 15 minutes.
  • Strain and discard the solids, then return the sauce to the pan.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl.
  • Add to the sauce and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Fry the wings until golden brown and a thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted in the thickest portion (avoid bone), 8 to 10 minutes (The wings will begin to float to the top.)
  • Remove the wings to paper towels to drain.
  • Place the wings in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with jalapeño slices and tangerine slices.
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Maya del Sol is a special hidden authentic dining experience in the Lowcountry

March 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
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Have you been searching long and hard in the Lowcountry for an authentic, culturally inviting ethnic dining experience? Something so remote, you couldn’t accidentally find it? Have you been seeking out a chef that just gets in.

At Maya del Sol, you will experience a unique dining experience each every time.

Why you ask…

  1. The menu changes daily
  2. The five course reservation only chefs to table experience on Thursday – Saturday is not only remarkable but only $60
  3. The repeat clientele speaks for itself
  4. Rosemary pancakes, mango infused balsamic, chorizo potatoes – Are you starting to savor what we mean?

Discover a true Lowcountry gem.

Maya del Sol is open:

  • Wednesday – Friday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Brunch Sunday – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday – Saturday – 5 Course Chef to Table – Reservation only (DM on Instagram or call)
  • Location: 1813 Suite B, Reynolds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Follow on Instagram
  • Contact – 843-225-2390

Images provided by Maya del Sol and Charleston Daily