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Restaurant Offering ‘Burgers and Brews’ Open in Park Circle

Mixson Burgers & Brews recently opened their doors in North Charleston’s Park Circle and is quickly becoming a hotspot in the area. The space was previously home to Holy Cow Burgers & Brews but has since changed ownership and undergone some updates.

Thankfully, Holy Cow Burgers & Brews most popular item, a three-meat burger filled with ground chuck, brikey and short ribs, is still on the menu.

Mixson Burgers & Brews is not only famous for their mouth-watering burgers and ice cold brews, they also offer wings, wraps and salads.

Shontea Jones Taylor, owner of Mixson Burgers & Brews, has also added some fresh additions to the restaurant including Taco Tuesdays, where patrons can enjoy specialty tacos every Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Taco Tuesdays also come with $5 margaritas, $4 tequilas and $3 chips and salsa.

Check out Mixson Burgers & Brews soon to see what all the hype is about!

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Two New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Charleston

Even though numerous businesses have suffered immensely throughout the past year, there seems to be some hope. The restaurant scene in downtown Charleston is coming alive again and adding some fresh new faces. Check out these two new restaurants coming to Charleston this spring.

Coterie, located in downtown Charleston, recently opened at 17 Warren Street. Coterie serves up a fusion of Indian and American cuisine with a southern twist like their Okra and Paneer Malai or Bombay Shrimp and Grits. They also have delicious craft cocktails and provide outdoor seating for patrons to enjoy. The restaurant is open from 5:00pm – 11:00 pm for dinner service.

Brasserie le Banque is set to open this spring at 1 Broad Street. This French brasserie, owned by the Indigo Road Hospitality Group, will serve classic French pastries for breakfast in combination with a coffee bar and will also provide lunch and dinner for restaurant-goers.

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Where to Find the Best Cajun/Creole Food in Charleston

Cajun/Creole food isn’t just for Mardi Gras! These Charleston-based restaurants are serving up some of the best southern Louisiana staples all year round.

LoLA

Located in North Charleston’s Park Circle, LoLA is home to Low Country Louisiana cuisine. Some of LoLA’s staples include Creole Jambalaya, Shrimp and Andouille Mac and Cheese and Classic Muffuletta. Finish off your meal with a delicious dessert of Beignets for a classic Creole sweet treat.

Cafe Roux

Cafe Roux, a self-proclaimed “mobile kitchen,” is famous for their traditional southern Louisiana food. Order their Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Blackened Alligator or Creole Red Beans and Rice and get transported straight to New Orleans. You can either place an order online or visit the food truck on Sullivan’s Island.

Charleston Caribbean Creole

The Charleston Caribbean Creole food truck fuses both Caribbean and Creole food. From Creole Fried Catfish Baskets to Charleston Creole Gumbo to Crawfish Tacos, Charleston Caribbean Creole has it all. The food truck is normally stationed at 3316 Ashley Phosphate Road but occasionally travels to other areas around the Charleston area. Check out their online calendar to see where you can catch them next.

Gillie’s Seafood

Who knew James Island was home to some of the best Creole/Cajun food in Charleston? Gillie’s Seafood, located at 805 Folly Road, has an extensive Creole menu. Try their Seafood Purloo, Okra Gumbo or Catfish Charleston – you won’t be disappointed.

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Charleston’s Restaurant Week Has Begun

South Carolina’s annual restaurant week has officially begun. Each year the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association hosts a week-long celebration of local restaurants in various cities across the state, where participating restaurants provide special menus and pricing on some of their most popular items.

This year’s event will last from January 7th to January 17th. Foodies can find either lunch or dinner menus ranging in price from $10 to $55 depending on the number of courses and chosen restaurant.

Some of this year’s participating restaurants include 5 Church, Grace and Grit, High Cotton, Slightly North of Broad and Vicious Biscuit. Each restaurant has fully customized their restaurant week menu to create a tailored and indulgent experience for restaurant-goers.

It’s no secret the restaurant industry has suffered immensely during the course of the past year so we encourage people to support some of Charleston’s local hotspots during this year’s restaurant week.

Hungry to help out? Click here for a full list of participating restaurants and their restaurant week menus.

New In Charleston

New Restaurants And Shops Coming To Charleston

Even in the midst of a pandemic, Charleston is still expanding, with the addition of new restaurants and shops.

Downtown Charleston is welcoming a new restaurant that is serving up fresh poke bowls. Sweet Bowl Poke & Tea is opening in the WestEdge area of downtown Charleston and has a variety of made-to-order items as well as boba tea available for customers.

Over in Mount Pleasant, the Panera Bread will soon be serving early risers with a new cafe on Muhlenbergia Drive. The cafe will offer customers indoor dining options, drive-thru, and delivery services, as well as curbside pick-up.

Mount Pleasant also recently welcomed a new Maple Street Biscuit Co. in the Queensborough Shopping Center. This popular chain offers patrons delicious comfort food through a variety of biscuit-based meals.

In addition to restaurants, a new vintage women’s apparel store, Portal, recently opened on St. Philip Street in downtown Charleston. Portal allows customers to buy, sell, trade, and/or rent clothing.

A new 11,000 square foot Dollar Tree Store is also opening on College Park Road in Ladson.

Be sure to check out some of the new businesses coming to town!