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BACK IN THE FARMYARD

21st century farmers return heritage breeds to

South Carolina barnyards and pastures

oF CAsTlEs AND CRITTERs

Huntington Beach State Park is a play place for all seasons

THE YouNg MAN AND THE sEA

An inaugural deep-sea fishing experience through

a youngster’s eyes

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contents30of castles and crittersWith stunning scenery, quiet beaches, elements of history, and nature-oriented activities, Huntington Beach State Park is a play place for all seasons.

by Colleen Troy

16the young man and the seaDeep-sea fishing charters are a wonderful way for parents to bond with their children. Experience an inaugural outing through a youngster’s eyes.

by Mary Sue Lawrence

40heritage breeds back in the farmyardArea farmers are raising hens and hogs not seen for generations.

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in touch with myinner brunchExplore the best facets of what is arguably the most creative and enjoyable meal of anyone’s week, Lowcountry style.

by Colleen Troy

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tangled up in beaufort’s beautyJust under two hours from Wild Dunes Resort is Beaufort, a southern charmer of a town. Get away to Beaufort for a day and immerse yourself in history, great dining, oak tree-framed scenery, and more.

by Sandy Lang

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meccain the makingFashion puts Charleston on a stylish new map.

by Caroline Nuttall

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johnny and thechocolate factoryMeet the man behind Sweeteeth chocolates, and enjoy his creative approach to chocolate-making.

by Caroline Nuttall

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this isthe lifeAn array of tangible and intangible features draws people to visit Wild Dunes Resort, and to stay for a lifetime. Visit with several couples who chose to make their memories here.

by Sandy Lang

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52take the lowcountry homeYour can’t-miss editor’s pick for the one “it” item that must accompany you home after your Charleston visit.

by Caroline Nuttall

53 all things charlestonThings to See & Do, Dining, Shopping & Services listed by geographic area with helpful maps.

54 - Dining options on the Resort56 - Shopping on the Resort58 - Charleston Area Events60 - Isle of Palms / Sullivan’s Island62 - Mount Pleasant66 - Surrounding Areas68 - Downtown Charleston

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Kip Bulwinkle

A graduate of the College of Charleston, Carson (Kip) Bulwinkle, a native Charlestonian, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Photography. It was the fusion of biology and fine art photography, as well as his experiences growing up in the rich South Carolina environment that synthesized Kip’s unique style. As his passion for photography grew, his technique continued to develop and when photography presented itself to him as a career opportunity, he gladly accepted it. Serving as a local photographer in Charleston, Kip now owns and operates Karson Photography, specializing in weddings, commercial and fine art.

Peter Frank Edwards

A former fish monger and sous chef with a degree in anthropology, Peter Frank Edwards was born and raised in Charleston. His photography is often of travel, people and food (which happen to be his passions)... with clients ranging from Buick and Men’s Journal to The New York Times “T” Magazine. When not on location, he splits time between his James Island home and a cottage in Maine.

Alexander Fox

After graduating summa cum laude from the Savannah College of Art and Design’s film/video program in 1999, Alex worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, cinematographer and editor before starting his own production company, Fox Commercial Media, in Charleston, SC. He currently creates commercial photography and video projects for clients throughout the southeast.

Sandy Lang

Sandy Lang is a freelance writer/editor/creative based in the Lowcountry, working with commercial and editorial clients. She is the Travel Editor for Charleston Magazine, produces photo shoots with Peter Frank Edwards Photographs, and writes about food and travel at sandylang.net.

Mary Sue Lawrence

For “Deeper than Fish,” writer Mary Sue Lawrence motored past the jetties (a manmade channel that leads from Charleston Harbor to deep waters) for the second time, having boarded a shrimp boat on assignment a few years ago. She writes for publications including The New York Times, Coastal Living, The Miami Herald and The Dallas Morning News.

Matthew Morse

Matthew is a Charleston native with degrees in Graphic Design and Photography. A former art director, Matthew now focuses on freelance photography, graphic design and illustration.

Caroline Nuttall

Caroline Nuttall is the publisher of CHARLIE Magazine, Charleston’s premier online magazine celebrating progressive culture in the city. Nuttall is enamored with all the city has to offer in food + wine, fashion, art and events. She is a forever-proud Virginia Tech Hokie who believes every day in Charleston is a vacation. Keep up to date on the best of Charleston by subscribing to CHARLIE at readcharlie.com/subscribe and follow Nuttall at twitter.com/readCHARLIE.

Colleen Troy

Colleen is a freelance writer and local business owner who moved to the Lowcountry from New York City in the late ’90s. She and her family love the culture, climate and landscapes of Charleston and especially enjoy calling friends “back home” when it’s wintery there and oh-so-warm here!

Josh Zoodsma

After living in Charleston for more than ten years, photographer Josh Zoodsma still finds great inspiration in the Lowcountry’s surroundings and waterways. On assignment for this issue, Josh was sent miles offshore to capture the experience of a Southern fishing excursion. Always partial to big adventure, this trip found Josh hanging from the side of a boat, clasping a saltwater drenched camera in hopes of capturing the perfect shot. Photographing for advertising and editorial clients, Josh travels the globe in search of a story.

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We’re big on socializing in these parts. And brunch is a great time to connect to friends and family, those people who buzz through

your life the other six days of the week.

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I grew up in a household of three squares; breakfast, lunch and dinner. That daily routine fed our bodies and our habituated souls. Then, I discovered brunch. I recall

the moment vividly, and can wax as nostalgic as Hemingway for Paris and Proust for madelines.

My passion for brunch started with pancakes smothered in berries (the likes of which I’d not experienced before), steaming trays of pork prod-ucts, customized omelets, and an assortment of carbs that neither frightened nor fattened my younger self.

That first brunch was sublime. Truth be told, I’ve yet to meet one that did not make my soul sing. Sure, there have been times I’ve arrived green around the gills, thanks to a rambunctious Saturday night. Or shared the meal with some-one toward whom my feelings had cooled as quickly (and sadly) as had my scrambled eggs.

But the actual meal – the foodstuffs – have yet to disappoint.

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Here in the Lowcountry, we’ve made an art form of brunch. And while it could be said we also have made an art form of exaggeration, on this I will not budge: Charlestonians “get” brunch just about as well as it can be “gotten.” And while I cannot prove that we invented the meal, I know we perfected it.

How do I know? First of all, brunch is most often associated with Sunday and is enjoyed from late morning ‘til mid afternoon. Where but the Holy City would we make a special meal of the post-church repast?

We’re big on socializing in these parts. And brunch is a great time to connect to friends and family, those people who buzz through your life the other six days of the week. Blithely scheduled so as to compete not at all with much of any-thing, brunch is the culinary antidote to chaos.

Another proof point: wouldn’t a town that ad-mires a good cocktail occasionally delay breakfast long enough to include an adult beverage?

Then, there’s the pig. Lowcountry chefs are mad about pork, and there’s no better way to cel-ebrate its many iterations than this meal. Sure, the chicken provides the eggs and the fields bear fruits and vegetables. But the pig goes whole hog for brunch.

Finally, there’s the style factor. Whether the table is set with crystal and grandma’s silver, or freshens everyday plates with wildflowers, brunch is a great way to express your inner self. To show off the heirlooms. To relax over sparkly crystal and sparkling conversation. To try some-thing exotic – like pancakes smothered in berries, or a sentence that begins “I ran into Pat Conroy the other day, and he said...”

So here’s to brunch; the sociable celebration that never disappoints.

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He enthuses over the way the boat sends up a constant spray of sea water. “I can re-member being excited over the same thing when I first saw it,” says his dad. “I love introducing him to this.”

It’s a situation loaded with expectation beyond the obvious of how the trip will go, how many fish they’ll catch, how each angler will perform.

How this boy responds to his inaugural experience on deep waters could land him and his dad more firmly on the ground – common ground, that is.

“He’s growing up,” says Tim Sadlon about his son, Will. “If he likes this, we can do it more often. It’ll be something we can share.”

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With the help of the crew and fellow passengers, Will Sadlon learns to handle the reel with ease.


For Sadlon and the other passengers, mostly father-son pairings from Franklin, Tennessee, this deep sea fishing charter aboard the Teaser II is a bi-yearly ritual, an event that connects them more closely to the sport, to the outdoors and, perhaps most poignantly, to each another.

Bonds formed on the sea run rampant. The Teaser’s captain, Mark Brown, runs fishing char-ters just like his father did, and his grandfather before that.

Easy-going and friendly, he quick-flashes a bright, teasing smile. He and his first-mate Jerry Mixson are an attentive team. Once we’ve trav-eled the hour and a half it takes to get to the warm waters of the Gulfstream, the two are quick to bait hooks, prepare lines, help reel in and dehook fish.

Gently, they give Will advice, show him how to hold his rod, how to reel his catch in. “The rod should be arched the whole time,” Brown says. It works: Will is the first to catch a grouper.

Mixson, who’s been doing this for more than 15 years, moves with incredible ease about the moving boat, keeping the seven rods baited, measuring each catch to make sure it meets size regulations, keeping things tidy. In a flash, he tosses off his flip flops and is back at Will’s side adjusting his reel.

TOP: First mate Jerry Mixon helps Will Sadlon dehook a fish.

ABOVE: The group of mostly father-son pairings pulls in plenty of snapper, sea bass, grouper and more.

RIGHT: Captain Mark Brown shows off an undersized grouper before throwing it back.

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“It’s really fun when you get someone who’s never touched a rod and reel, to see how fast they learn and start to get into it,” says Brown. “We can educate them fairly quickly.”

Their seven passengers are competitively cheering one another on as they pull in fish almost non-stop. By early afternoon, the cooler is brimming with a gorgeous assortment of fish, almost bird-like with their delicate, wing-like fins: watermelon-red vermillion snapper; grouper with its mottled skin; sea bass in graphic black and white; gray snapper with its blushing tones; shimmering mackerel. They’ve met quota. There are 73 species of fish, says Brown, all with Fed-eral regulations limiting the number that can be caught. The boat heads back for a 3pm docking.

“We have a lot of groups that just want to catch and release,” he explains. “Often, a group will catch what they can reasonably eat, then continue fishing to release.”

The charters are popular for business outings and teambuilding, wedding and bachelor parties, reunions and family groups. “The kids really love it out here, we see a lot of dolphins and porpoises,” says Brown. “Age ten and up is ideal, but we’ve had kids as young as four. A lot of passengers don’t even fish, they just come along to enjoy the experience.”

It turned out I was one of those: I never tried my hand at the reel. I would’ve liked to, but as I told my boat mates, I had just one sea leg and really needed two. Next time I’ll pack the Dramamine.

Eleven-year-old Will Sadlon holds up the first catch of the day – and his first catch ever.

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Get onboard:

Most charters run half, three quarter or

full day options. Book your next deep

sea trip through Island Adventures®

Outfitters (dial ext. 2292 on property,

or call 843.886.2292).

The number of passengers each charter

can carry varies; the Teaser II is licensed

to carry 20, though Brown likes to keep

it at around 10 to give everyone plenty

of space.

Before you board:

Get plenty of rest the night before.

Pack lots of water and sun protection,

including sunscreen, protective clothing

and a hat. To avoid motion sickness,

experts recommend products such as

pressure point wrist bands, scopolamine

patches, bonine and ginger gum.

An Insider’s view:

To see behind-the-scenes video of

this off-shore fishing experience, click

on“My Wild Dunes” video gallery at

wilddunes.com.

“It’s really fun when you get someone who’s never touched a rod and reel, to see how fast they learn and start to get into it,”

– Mark Brown

H ere’s a good one,” Ira Zolin said. “Look at that sky.” The retired CFO and his wife, Merrie, were clicking through images on

the back of his digital camera. The shots of the sparkling golden light at sunset were from the evening before, they said. The two had gone out on the wide porch of their top-floor Ocean Club residence for a glass of wine, and they’d ended up enjoying the sky and breeze for several hours. “It’s gorgeous here,” Ira said. “The closest to heaven I’ll ever want to get.”

The Zolins are some of the longtime vacationers at Wild Dunes Resort who’ve bought residences here – to make more memories - and good investments. Originally from New York City, the couple will celebrate their 45th anniversary this year, and have vacationed at Wild Dunes with their children since the 1980s. Two years ago, after Ira’s retirement from a Columbia, South Carolina manufacturing firm, they moved to Wild Dunes full-time. Most days now, Ira plays doubles’ tennis, and Merrie often gets in the pool. They keep a busy schedule. According to Ira, “The next thing I want to try is kiteboarding.”

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“we wanted a second home that would be a gathering place for our family through the years,” said paul conway of boston, about his family’s five-bedroom oceanfront home at 11 beachwood east.

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merrie and ira Zolin watch sunsets from their top-floor porch at ocean club. the couple had vacationed at wild dunes with their family since the 1980s, and now live here full-time.

Paul and Gail Conway of Boston started heading South to Wild Dunes when their four children were all teenagers. The family is athletic and likes to be at the beach for watersports, running and cycling. “We tried Florida and it wasn’t for us,” Paul said. “We’d been to Marco Island, Fripp Island, Kiawah… and then we came here in 2005.” The couple started looking at homes for sale on that first trip and kept in touch with the Wild Dunes Real Estate office. Year after year, they’d look at properties, particularly on the ocean side of the island. Paul says their persistence paid off in December 2009, when the price of a beachfront home they’d admired was lowered. Within weeks, the Conways were owners of their family’s new “rallying place,” at 11 Beachwood East. “We plan on spending a

heck of a lot of time there as the years go on,” he said. Meanwhile, the five-bedroom house continues to be a popular Wild Dunes vacation rental with guests.

For Ken and Susan Brown of Dalton, Georgia, the water itself was a major draw. After vacation-ing here with friends for a decade, the Browns bought a penthouse in Ocean Club in 2005. And they also started keeping a boat at the Isle of Palms Marina. The couple has two college-aged children, Jamie and Stryker, and Wild Dunes has been an important part of all of their lives. “Some of our best family times are when we get on the boat to go to dinner down on Shem Creek…and on the Fourth of July when we catch a series of fireworks shows,” Ken said. The memories, he said, just keep coming.

S E E I N S I D E AVA I L A B L E H O M E S

If you are thinking about buying and would like more information, or to schedule a

tour, call Wild Dunes Real Estate at 888.778.1863. To see images and descriptions of

homes and villas available to rent, visit www.wilddunes.com or call 888.845.8880.

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ake one look at the “It” Item featured on page 52 and you’ll know instantly what John Eric Battles is known for.

But it’s time to meet the man behind Sweeteeth chocolates. And just as the character and story ooze out of Willy Wonka, so it does with Charleston’s tattooed artisan chocolatier...

John E. Battles, known as “Johnny,” grew up in Alabama with three older brothers and sisters. While his dad, a truck driver, was on the road for long hauls, Johnny took to making biscuits at his mom’s side. He no doubt has her to thank for his first job at 13 years old, working in the kitchen at an all girls’ camp. “That was before my growth spurt,” he jokes. Now, at 27, he stands at 5’7”. His sense of humor shines through.

He has a colorful past, to say the least. A young rebel full of vices who was at one time living off of stolen Nabs crackers.

His life took a fortuitous turn when he got a job as an assistant to the pastry chef at Normandy Farms in Charleston. When the head pastry chef was dismissed just weeks later, Johnny got his big break.

At Normandy Farms and then at Whole Foods, Johnny worked as a pastry chef, baking fresh breads and pastries. When he started taking cooking classes at Trident Technical College, he got inspired to make his mark on sweets. He says at the time, so many desserts out there were “wicked sweet,” “from the 80’s” and just plain “tired.” So he began experimenting with

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chocolates and unique flavor combinations on the savory side, like garlic confit with white peppercorns (some experiments end disastrously, as did this particular one).

He soon went to work at EVO, a locally loved bistro in North Charleston, where the chef introduced Johnny’s experimental chocolates to diners. The rest is Sweeteeth history.

Johnny approaches his chocolate making as a savory cook rather than a traditional pastry chef, so folks get excited about the possibilities. Some-one once asked him to do a beef jerky chocolate. When asked how crazy he’d get, he declares, “I’m not going to put steak in it!” But then he quietly ponders to himself, “...am I?”

He’s dedicated to supporting local, replacing convenience with quality, and being environ-mentally sound. He talks about old city vibes...buying cheese from the cheese guy and bread from the bread gal. He talks with great nostalgia about depending on one another and a sense of community. About making an impact on the world in which we live.

He still embodies his younger self, with up to a dozen or so tattoos covering him almost completely from neck to ankle with no intention of stopping. Although Johnny now says he would never hire someone who looked like his “punk rock, crusty” former self.

Punk rock or not, Johnny is someone whom we should all strive to be like.

He smiles from ear to ear, describes his young son as his “best friend,” and loves his wife so much that he tattooed her initial on his left ring finger.

His humble goal is simply to make a livable wage, work five days a week instead of seven, and be home every night with his family.

Sweet as chocolate, indeed.

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Just 90 minutes “up the road” from Wild Dunes Resort, lies an oasis of Lowcountry landscapes.

Pulling off the highway and into Huntington Beach State Park, a visitor is struck at once by

the colors: emerald green trees, chameleon-colored marsh grass and a blazing, blue sky.

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Referred to by many as “the

castle,” thanks to a soaring

tower originally designed to attract

bats, Atalaya is a dramatic backdrop

for Huntington’s other charms.


ere, just a few miles south of Myr-tle Beach’s bustle, lie 2500 acres of

pristine beach, freshwater lagoon, saltmarsh, maritime forest and interpretive nature trails. Perfect for day trippers (camping sites are also available), the park offers easy access to a range of Lowcountry landscapes.

Huntington also offers up close and personal views of the “locals.” Alligators, invertebrates, sea turtles, birds and other critters are the focus of daily interpretive programs and strolls. Led by naturalists and local experts, the Coastal Explo-ration Programs emphasize hands-on learning and memorable experiences.

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A park for all seasons, Huntington welcomes nature lovers every day of the year.

• Warmer weather months – March through November – find numerous daily programs to choose from. Kayaking, catch-and-release crabbing, birding (300 species have been spied here) and castle tours (ghost and un-spirited) make this a busy, buzzy place.

• Animal encounters and information are shared daily through December 31.

• September brings the annual, Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival.

• And even during the quieter winter months, Huntington offers nature lovers a terrific place to enjoy quiet beach walks, invigorating trail runs and hikes, and more.

Road Tripper:

Your trip from Wild Dunes Resort to Huntington Beach State Park is essentially a straight shot up Highway 17.

A few stops to consider along the way:

• Sewee Nature Center in Awendaw is home to elusive red wolves and an interpretive center. www.fws.gov/seweecenter

• McClellanville – this tiny fishing village evokes a bygone era, and is worth a windshield tour. www.townofmcclellanville-sc.net/history.html

• Downtown Georgetown’s Front Street – take the business bypass to loop through SC’s third oldest city, whose main street sports harbor-side boutiques, galleries and cafes. www.seaportgeorgetown.com

• The Hammock Shops is a tangle of boutiques and restaurants that have long signaled a weary traveler’s arrival in Pawleys Island, which proudly touts its quaint shabbiness.www.thehammockshops.com

• Brookgreen Gardens – designed by the Huntingtons to blend art and science, Brookgreen is an outdoor museum and sculpted landscape that offers year-round programming, seasonal events, a zoo, children’s programs and more. www.brookgreen.org

One of 47 South Carolina state parks, Hun-tington was carved lovingly out of lands once owned by sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and her industrialist/philanthropist husband, Ar-cher Milton Huntington. From the early 1930s through the 1950s, the wealthy New Yorkers made this their winter home. They employed scores of locals during the Great Depression to build the unorthodox (no drawn plans were used) and captivating Atalaya, a single-story brick home and studio that literally sprawls across the breeze-swept land.

Referred to by many as “the castle,” thanks to a soaring tower originally designed to attract bats, Atalaya is a dramatic backdrop for Huntington’s other charms. Guests call upon the general store for necessities, bike or hike the trails and board-walks, climb the observation tower for a view up the Grand Strand, or sit under a Live Oak and do a little bit of nothing much.

No matter the hour, or the season, Huntington is a great place to absorb the Lowcountry and its beauty.


Logan Neitzel Fall/Winter collection


meccai n t h e m a k i n g

Welcome to the world of Charleston’s evolving fashion scene.

Charleston is known for many things. Cobblestone streets. Shrimp and grits. Wrought iron, thick with history. Southern gentlemen. But contemporary and

progressive fashion? More and more, yes.

by Caro l ine Nutta l l

photography by Kip Bulwinkle


Night after night, the runway is filled with models showing off the best of what the local stores carry. The front row is packed with fashion staples and celebrity judges like designer Cynthia Rowley, Lacoste’s Bob Segal, ELLE Magazine’s Anne Slowey, and Project Runway stars includ-ing Carol Hannah Whitfield, Mychael Knight, Logan Neitzel, Gordana Gehlhausen, Laura Bennett, Jillian Lewis and others. There’s a full-

day Bridal Couture show that wows brides and non-brides alike. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Charleston if it didn’t have a charitable com-ponent. From the Stiletto Stampede and the kick-off Fashion Is Art party to the grand Cat-walk for Kids, an extravagant luncheon hosted by designer Mary Norton involving some big name celebrities, plenty of money is being raised for great local causes.

he biggest landmark on our city’s fashion roadmap - one that much

of the recent Southern fashion evolution can easily be attributed to - is Charleston Fashion Week.

Charleston Fashion Week (or as it’s known to the locals, “CFW”) began in 2007 and has grown in size, influence and overall “wow” factor steadily each year. For one week every March, our downtown Marion Square - normally

filled with folks throwing frisbees, playing with their dogs, sunbathing, or shopping the Farmers Market during the summer months - is turned into a Bryant Park of the South, filled with grand tents, endless rows of seats and a lighting and sound system that lets the whole town know, “We’ve Arrived.”

ABOVE: Logan Neitzel debuts his Fall/Winter collection at Hampden Clothing.

RIGHT: (from left to right) Hampden Clothing owner Stacy Smallwood, and designer Logan Neitzel at the

“Zeitgeist” Fashion Event & Trunk Show.

FACING PAGE: Hampden Clothing carries cutting-edge designers exclusively in Charleston.


Hampden Clothing314 King St. (downtown)843.724.6373www.hampdenclothing.com

Tip: The store recently launched an incredibly extensive website that makes it easy and fun to shop from wherever you are.

Pearl453 W. Coleman Blvd. (Mt. Pleasant)843.654.1014www.shoppearlonline.com/boutique

Tip: Don’t overlook the accessories - some of the best shoes and jewelry around.

Worthwhile268 King St. (downtown)843.723.4418www.shopworthwhile.com

Tip: At first look, this store can seem convoluted, but mirror its whimsical attitude and you’ll love it. As great for kitchy gifts as it is for fashion.

RTW186 King St. (downtown)843.577.9748www.rtwcharleston.com

Tip: The store has a great line up of trunk

shows, with one nearly every month.

Troubadour843.637.4262www.troubadourclothing.com

Tip: Shop online or find Troubadour, one of the very best and highest quality Southern labels, carried locally at Hampden Clothing.

One Love258 Rutledge Ave. (downtown)843.259.8066www.rachelgordonstyle.com

Tip: Designer Rachel Gordon is all about the backless, so check out her signature long, backless dresses that will wow everyone.

Marysia843.329.3757www.marysiaswim.com

Tip: For the most fashionable bathing suit you’ll ever own, shop online or locally at K. Morgan (843.577.0924) or Thera M (843.216.2133).

B.b. Children’s Clothinghttp://barbarabeach.blogspot.com

Tip: If you want to produce countless “awwwww”s over your little fashionista, this is a can’t-miss. Shop online or locally at Sugar Snap Pea (843.793.2621) or Poe Studio (843.573.4884).

Cavortress843.577.4082www.cavortress.com

Tip: If the rocker looks aren’t your style, make way over to the jewelry as you shop online.

The best part of CFW, however, is easily the Emerging Designer Competition. This is where we get to see the true heart of fashion...the up-and-coming Southeast designers. Those men and women who put all of their passion, creativity and resources into every stitch of the fabric that is sent down the runway. Only so that we may remember them.

The other exciting part about CFW is the au-dience, mostly comprised of Charleston locals. For one week, people dare to wear. We break the Lily Pulitzer and traditional southern style and show off inventive, forward-thinking fashions. Pat Conroy would have no idea where he was. And here’s the thing: we didn’t go to New York to get the garb. It is, ultimately, the progressive boutiques and local designers that are responsible for Charleston’s evolving fashion scene.

Boutiques like Hampden Clothing, Pearl, Worthwhile and RTW. Local designers like Lind-sey Carter (Troubadour), Rachel Gordon (One Love), Maria Dobrzanska Reeves (Marysia), Bar-bara Beach (B.b. children’s clothing) and Julie Wheat (Cavortress). The buyers for these stores and designers for these labels have far surpassed any conventional southern boundaries, bringing us fresh, unique fashions that could rival any in New York or London. Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, Daily Candy and others have discovered

the secret, and now so have you. These people are true greats in fashion. We are simply lucky enough for them to call Charleston home.

Not only are they serving up Charleston with their fashions, but they are bringing in accom-plished national and international designers via trunk shows and pop-up shops throughout the year. Events like the Junko Yoshioka event at the Gown Boutique in Charleston, showcasing some of the most spectacular wedding dresses in existence. Or the Logan Nietzel trunk show at

Hampden Clothing, bringing star-studded, edgy fashions to the Holy City. The fashion even oozes outside of clothing stores as well, as was the case when Alice + Olivia brought its summer “Mak-ing Over America” tour to the Lowcountry and set up camp outside of a favorite local downtown eatery, Caviar & Bananas.

From locally designed jewelry to hip, vintage consignment shops, Charleston is a fashion Mec-ca in the making.

Wrapped up in a bow tie.

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HeritageBreedsb a c k i n t h e f a r m y a r d

by Sandy Lang

photography by Peter Frank Edwards


Cassie Larsen

(above) and her

husband raise herds

and flocks of rare

breeds at Little Creek

Plantation, southwest

of Charleston in

Hampton County.

At right, a Navajo

Churro Sheep.

F armer Gra’ Moore is listing what he feeds to the pigs, “sweet potatoes, whole pumpkins broken up, peanuts, acorns…

and I’ve got about three acres of heirloom variet-ies of corn, just for feed.”

On his farm about two hours north of Charleston, Moore is raising Guineau hogs, a dark and docile, wiry-haired breed that’s known to have once been the most prevalent domesticated hog in the Southeast. When livestock farming was industrialized in the 20th century, the southern standby was almost lost. Moore is one of several farmers near the South Carolina coast who are returning heritage livestock to the rural landscape, and to Lowcountry tables. (The pork chops from Moore’s hogs, by the way, have a nutty, earthy flavor.)

“There’s been the organic movement, the green movement, and the movement to eating local… heritage breeds fit into all of that,” says Moore, whose farm also hatches rare varieties of chickens and turkeys, including Buckeyes, Silver Leghorns, Black Copper Marans, and Black Spanish turkeys. “It means getting back to raising crops and animals the way our great-grandparents did – without hormones or antibiotics.”

Restoring heritage breeds also means that there’s more variety in the way the animals look, and their meat and eggs have “a fuller flavor profile,” says Maria Baldwin, an organic farmer and steward of the 100-acre Thornhill Farm in McClellanville. The farm’s store just off of U.S. 17 North sells organic and local produce, along


with pork, poultry and beef from South Carolina farms – often from heritage breeds. Every season, there are more local products to choose from, she says, as new or reinvigorated farms are rais-ing flocks and building up herds up across South Carolina. Baldwin herself has plans to bring a heritage breed of pigs to Thornhill Farm.

Meanwhile, Keegan-Filion Farms in Walter-boro has become known for its pastured poultry and beef, and particularly for its red Tamworth hogs, a 19th century breed originally from Eng-land. And at Little Creek Plantation near the Caw Caw Swamp in Hampton County, Cassie

and Kurt Larsen are establishing herds and flocks of several rare breeds. “We’ve got a collectors’ farm,” Cassie says, which includes Navajo Chur-ro sheep; some “extremely friendly” Black Java chickens that despite the name, are a 19th cen-tury North American breed; Pineywoods cattle, a longhorn originally from Spain that was grazed for centuries in the South’s longleaf pine forests; and several bloodlines of Ossabaw Island pigs, descended from a herd that Spanish colonists brought to a Georgia sea island way back in the 1500s. Now, that’s heritage on the hoof.

AT A FARM OR TABLE NEAR YOU

For a glimpse of heritage livestock… maybe see a silvery-feathered hen, or hear the snort of a Guineau hog, visitors are welcome at:

• Middleton Place stableyards Water buffalo, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, draft horses. Open daily with admission to the gardens and grounds of the historic plantation, 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, www.middletonplace.org.

• Little Creek Plantation Sheep, cattle, pigs, chickens, more, about two hours west of Charleston. 1845 Turpentine Still Road, Brunson, www.littlecreekplantation.com. Call ahead to confirm, 803.943.5358.

Heritage breed meats, eggs and other local farm produce and products can be found at area farmers’ markets and at:

• The Farm Store at Thornhill Farm 10882 Highway 17 North McClellanville, www.ourlocalfoods.com Closed Sundays.

• Keegan-Filion Farm1475 Keegan Drive, Walterboro www.keeganfilionfarm.com. Call ahead to confirm hours, 843.538.2565.

• Carolina Heritage Farms Pamplico, Call for directions, 843.687.4413.


When you try to peek around an immense oleander for a glimpse of the riverfront house where the movie “The Big Chill” was filmed, it feels like the jasmine might just grow and curl up over your toes. Beaufort’s like that. It’s a southern charmer of a town, where tangles of vines always seem to be softening the edges of the scenery. This visit was to the “point,” east of Carteret Street in historic downtown. Horse carriages sometimes clip-clop past here, and many of the houses have names, including The Castle, Tidewater, and Tidalhom (the one where scenes from “The Big Chill” and “The Great Santini” were filmed). Parts of “Forrest Gump” and “The Prince of Tides” were also shot in Beaufort, but the streets aren’t Disney-like. Homes of all sizes, rambling gardens, and time-worn tabby and paint are the norm. Street ends often offer riverviews, and tree branches give plenty of shade. You just feel like walking around awhile.

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eaufort is situated in the river-wrapped Lowcoun-try islands between the St.

Helena Sound and the Port Royal Sound. It’s an easy 70-

mile drive south of Charleston—or a half day’s travel by boat on the Intracoastal Waterway—to get to where the Beaufort River curves along the downtown waterfront, forming a tidal bay. Res-taurants and shops are clustered along Carteret Street (a.k.a. SC Hwy. 21, the route you’ll travel when visiting from Charleston), and along Bay Street and the Waterfront Park. There are gal-leries and bookstores, a chocolatier, dress shops and interior design boutiques. Two blocks back from the Downtown Marina is the gated garden and cemetery yard – visitors are welcome – at the

white-painted Parish Church of St. Helena, built in 1724. The tiny Nippy’s Fish is little more than a block from the water on West Street, and serves baskets of burgers, fish tacos, and a local special-ty called the “shrimp dog.” (Like a sausage, but filled with shrimp, rice and seasoning... it’s tasty.) Or if you’re thirsty, you can pickup an espresso, smoothie or cold beer at City Java & News, in the modern re-do of the lobby of a 1950s down-town motel on Carteret Street.

Beaufort is known for its Gullah culture. Just a short drive from downtown on St. Helena Island, the oak trees make a canopy over Martin Luther King Highway (SC-45), site of the Penn School, one of the first schools in the country for freed slaves. A National Landmark, there’s a museum and gift shop, and guides can point out the small

cottage that Dr. King used as a writing retreat during visits in the 1960s. To get to Penn, you’ll pass – and might want to stop – at the popular sea island restaurant Gullah Grub, with a menu that favors ingredients recalling West Africa like okra, benne, field peas, and sweet potatoes, along with local tomatoes, shrimp, and other sea-food. The second-oldest town in the state (only Charleston was founded earlier), Beaufort was first explored by the Spanish and the French in the 1500s and was established as a town in 1711. Remnants of its centuries of history can still be seen. There’s a sign on U.S. 17 near the intersec-tion with SC Hwy. 21 that points out the road to the Old Sheldon Church Ruins—a roofless sanctuary that was torched in the Revolution-ary War, rebuilt, and burned again in the Civil

BELOW: In the historic neighborhoods


CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Nippy’s Fish, near the bay on West Street, across from the Beaufort Inn - known for its fried shrimp, fish tacos and hamburgers. Live music some nights. Barefoot Farms on St. Helena Island is just a few minutes’ drive on the Sea Island Parkway (Hwy. 21) from Beaufort. Mr. Jackie “Barefoot” Frazier grows and sells vegetables.

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War. Coming or going to Beaufort, I often stop there. Early one morning, the only other person on the grounds was a cyclist packing up her tent. She said she’d stopped by the evening before dur-ing a solo ride along the length of the East coast, and then ended up spending the night. “It’s so peaceful and beautiful,” she said. “I just had to stay.” (This was a clandestine use...the ruins aren’t

intended for camping.) Another day, I met three retired couples at a picnic table set with a check-ered cloth, silverware, plates, and glasses. One of the women asked that I take the group’s picture, and then insisted I join them for some shrimp salad and champagne-melon soup - all in view of the ancient trees, tabby walls and tangling vines. As I said, Beaufort’s like that.

when to go

Festivals and events are held in all seasons in Beaufort. Some to try:

April

Spring Candlelight Tour of Homes and Plantation Tour (april 8, 2011), the parish church of st. helena, www.sthelenas1712.org.

May

Old Sheldon Sunday, annual noonday prayer service and bring-your-own picnic. the date this year is may 8, 2011 www.sthelenas1712.org.

July

The 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival (july 15-24, 2011), with boat parades, tours, public dances, concerts, crafts, www.bftwaterfestival.com.

October

Beaufort Shrimp Festival (october 1, 2011), live music, wild caught shrimp from s.c. shrimpers, 5k run/walk, contests, www.downtownbeaufort.com.

November

Annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration, held the second weekend in november to celebrate gullah culture and history in the sea Islands, www.penncenter.com.

TOP: waterfront park

MIDDLE: shopping on Bay Street in the historic district

BOTTOM: Wren Bistro on Carteret Street


writ t en by Caro l ine Nutta l l

C harleston is known for some of the most decadent and inventive cuisine in the country, so why not translate that into chocolates?

That’s the philosophy of Johnny Battles, creator of Sweeteeth Chocolates, the South’s finest hand-crafted chocolate bars and truffles.

These are not your ordinary chocolates. Think French lavender and honey with South Carolina bourbon in dark milk chocolate. Or local curried peach in white chocolate. Peanut butter & chipotle. Jalepeno & pineapple. Parmesan & sweet basil. Bacon.

Not that adventurous? No worries. Sweeteeth does a grown-up take on many of the classics. My favorite is the “Sea is for Caramel” chocolate bar, enveloping a smooth, rich caramel in dark chocolate, topped with a sprinkling of sea salt. The perfect blend, the perfect bite.

It’s not just the unique flavor combinations that make Sweeteeth so write-home-about special. It’s the labor of love. Sweeteeth only uses natural ingredients and never adds preservatives. It utilizes single-origin chocolate and local ingredients whenever possible. Like all good Southern indulgences, it’s all about the s-l-o-w food movement. It can take four days to make one of these bite size concoctions. And you can taste every second of it.

It’s 100% gourmet. 100% Charleston. 100% spectacular.

So long, Russell Stovers.

Where to get your Sweeteeth for your sweet tooth:

BaccoMt. Pleasant843.884.6969Find: bars

Caviar & BananasDowntown843.577.7757Find: bars

Coastal CupboardMt. Pleasant843.856.4321Find: bars and truffles

EVO PizzaN. Charleston843.225.1796Find: bars and truffles

Hope & Union Coffee Co.Downtown843.922.1023Find: bars

Laura Alberts Tasteful OptionsDaniel Island843.881.4711Find: bars

O’Hara and FlynnDowntown 843.534.1916Find: bars

Robot CandyDowntown843.608.8090Find: bars

Sugar Bake ShopDowntown843.579.2891Find: bars

Sweet 185Downtown843.329.3500Find: bars and truffles

Ted’s ButcherblockDowntown843.577.0094Find: bars

Online at:

sweeteethchocolate.com/shop

sweeteeth

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54 resort dining

56 resort shopping

58 charleston area events

60 Isle of palms/sullivan’s Island

62 mount pleasant

66 surrounding areas

68 downtown charleston

the all things charleston section is a

helpful guide to the charleston area. It is

divided by geographical area, using maps

to help you find local dining, shopping

and entertainment venues.

all thingsCharleston

W hether you’re just getting to know Charleston for the first time, or you’re an old friend, we’re certain this will be an unforgettable stay. You’ll soon come to understand that

the area is forever full of things to do and see, history to absorb, places to shop and food to taste. No matter the season, the Charleston region is the perfect getaway.

We’ve consistently been named the most mannerly city in the nation. We’re at the top of the lists when it comes to “Top Ten” travel destinations, romantic destinations...and more. But beyond all the rankings, our passion is making sure we offer what every vacationer is looking for: countless ways to lose themselves and enjoy the moment. Whether you love to shop, golf, taste regional delicacies or to sit back in a hammock and watch the clouds go by, Charleston can accommodate.

Nowhere else will you find such a variety of quality things to see and do. There is something for everyone in Charleston and the surrounding areas from the sports fanatic to the history buff, from the art lover to the weekend fisherman (or woman). Close your eyes and just point anywhere in this section...you’re sure to land on something that will not only offer hours of fun, but will create memories that will be yours for years to come.

For centuries, the Lowcountry has been renowned for the unique way its chefs create culinary concoctions from the best of fresh, locally harvested foods. Based on a bounty of seafood culled from the surrounding ocean, creeks and tributaries and game hunted in nearby woodlands, they developed a style that is still celebrated today. Whether you crave a taste of that traditional, plantation-style fare, nouveau Southern or classic American dishes, our top-caliber restaurants will satisfy and delight.

If you go home empty handed, you must have serious will power. It doesn’t matter where you go in the Charleston area, you’ll find a wonderful selection of antiques, apparel, collectibles, jewelry, art, home and garden items and much, much more!

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Lowcountry Smoked BBQ Pork Classic South Carolina bar-b-que comes slow-smoked and loaded with finger-licking sauce. Ours is house-made, as is the sweet pepper relish, yukon gold parsley potato salad and cole slaw. Save room for the chocolate cake. Cost is $160.

Famous Lowcountry BoilShare special times over this communal meal. We load in the fresh shrimp, smoked sausage, corn on the cob and yu-kon gold potatoes. It’s all simmered in a spicy seafood broth and served in one, large pot. We add a seasonal salad with sugary pecans, warm corn muffins and honey butter. Cook-ies and brownies complete the feast! Cost is $195.

Sea Island Grill Located in the Boardwalk Inn, the Sea Island Grill offers upscale yet casual dining with an emphasis toward sustainability. Featuring local and regional fare creatively prepared by our chefs, our menus change seasonally, allowing us to capture the freshest of ingredients and bring those products impeccably to your table. 843.886.2200

The Lettered OliveSet in a casual atmosphere on the Village Plaza, The Lettered Olive features an array of delectable dishes that will be sure to satisfy every member of your family. With menu items such as shrimp scampi tossed with linguine to hearty chicken fried steak, we offer comfort food with a Wild Dunes flair that is fresh, familiar and local. Open seasonally. 843.886.7300

Hudson’s Market Hudson’s Market provides a wonderful assortment of sandwiches and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all of the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine and cheese, and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Enjoy a selection of gifts, accessories, local handmade jewelry and more. Located on The Village Plaza. Open daily. 843.886.7301

The Sand Bar at the Links Clubhouse With panoramic views of the lush fairways, The Sand Bar is the perfect spot for grabbing a casual lunch as you head out for a great day on the course. Serving lunch and light dinner fare, golfers and visitors can take advantage of The Sand Bar’s re-freshing options. Open daily through November. 843.886.2297

Dunes Deli Grab and go. That’s Dunes Deli. From morning staples like gourmet coffee and donuts, to sandwiches and salads, your appetite’s covered. Located next to the Harbor Pro Shop. Open seasonally. 843.886 2233

The Grand Pavilion Café and BarOpen seasonally, the Grand Pavilion Café & Bar offers a panoramic ocean view and a winning combination of kid-friendly and adult fare. Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and cocktails with a side of salt air. 843.886.2107

Dining options on the Resort

Dinner Delivered

Sometimes a true vacation means that dinner magically appears on your table - no fuss, no muss. That’s precisely what Dinner

Delivered offers - a multi-course meal for eight to ten people, complete with disposable

dinnerware and condiments. 843.886.2307. 24 hour reservation required.

Wild Dunes’ Southern Fried Chicken Enjoy a Lowcountry classic. Crispy fried chicken comes with buttermilk biscuits and honey butter. We add creamy cole slaw and classic Charleston red rice. Top it off with deep dish apple pie and fresh whipped cream. Cost is $165.

Tailgate PartyPerfect for football season! A beautiful arrangement of pinwheel sandwiches filled with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and our special Ranch seasoning. Traditional Buffalo wings served with ranch, blue cheese, celery and carrots. Southern Style Chili with beef, beans, cheddar cheese and saltines. Celebrate your team’s victory with jumbo cookies and brownies. Cost is $165.



www.waters-edge-restaurant.com

Harbor Golf & Apparel Our Harbor Course Pro Shop offers the latest in golf attire, logo wear, gift items and golf shoes from brand names such as Callaway, Fila and Adidas. Open daily. 843.886.2004

Hudson’s MarketHudson’s Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.7301.


Shopping on the Resort

Island Adventures OutfittersStop by our outdoor adventure headquarters for top of the line apparel and equipment. And while you’re here, book resort activities including water and wildlife excursions, golf, tennis and resort dining with an Ambassador of Island Fun. Located on the Village Plaza. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.2109.

Links Golf & Island Wear Set in the Links Clubhouse, our Pro Shop offers a wide variety of golf clothing for men, women and children, plus any golf equipment you might need with brand names such as Ashworth, Greg Norman and Tommy Bahama. Open daily. 843.886.2002

Did you know that even with all this beach, sun, golf, tennis and fun, shopping still tops the list of

favorite things to do for visitors to the Lowcountry? Well, we’ve got

you covered. Even the savviest shoppers rave about our wares.

Go Online!He wants a round of golf and

she wants a massage. Give a little Wild Dunes to your

friends and family with a Wild Dunes gift card. Redeemable

at all Wild Dunes outlets. Visit wilddunes.com to purchase.

Go Wild CardsInstead of carrying cash around on your vacation, Go Wild cards may be used as debit cards for goods and services purchased on the Resort. Perfect for families! Go Wild cards may be purchased in advance by calling 888.845.8915 or in any Resort outlet.

Sand & Sea Salon Sand & Sea, located on The Village Plaza, offers a selection of hair care, skin care, massage and makeup products in-cluding Youngblood, Eminence Organics, Somme Institute, Oribe, Davines, Red Flower, Jack Black, and Archipelago merchandise. Hours change seasonally. 843.886.2555.

The Surf Shop Located on the Grand Pavilion, The Surf Shop is where you’ll find sunscreen, hats, t-shirts, go wild merchandise and other beach essentials. Open seasonally. 843.886.2105.

Wild Dunes Gift Cards Take Wild Dunes home with you - or give a bit of the Resort to your family and friends with a Wild Dunes Gift Card. Gift Cards may be purchased in all Resort outlets or on our web site, wilddunes.com. 843.886.2260.


www.wilddunes.com

wilddunesmeetings.com

blah.obviously, they’ve never held a meeting here.

Meetings are serious business. You know that.

But it’s not all business. Wild Dunes has created

an oceanfront resort environment where you

will play as hard as you work. And when it’s time

for business, our new event facility provides the

perfect inspiration for a successful meeting.

Come discover Wild Dunes Resort. Only minutes

from historic Charleston, SC.

To speak with an event specialist, please call

843.886.2090 or email [email protected].

For more information, call (843) 606-7000

Good thing Mount Pleasant Hospital is just a shortdrive from the beaches! Our board certified doctorsand friendly staff can help get you well and back toyour vacation.

Our ER includes:• 24-hour emergency care• All private rooms with

phones and TV• Highly qualified staff and

board certified doctors • Air and ground transfer

3500 Highway 17 NorthMount Pleasant, SC 29466

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calendar of area events


April1-3 • SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCAFLOWERTOWN FESTIVALAzalea Park, Summerville843.871.9622www.summervilleymca.org/flowertownThis annual event is the largest arts and crafts festival in the state. It’s a family orientedthree-day event held each spring, set against the backdrop of blooming azaleas. Free admission.

2 • 34TH ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUNMt. Pleasant843.856.1949 • www.bridgerun.com10K/6.2-mile run and walk begins in Mt. Pleasant and ends in downtown Charleston.

2-10 • FAMILY CIRCLE CUPFamily Circle Magazine Stadium, Daniel Island800.677.2293 • www.familycirclecup.comAs one of South Carolina’s premiere tennis events, the Family Circle Cup has called Charleston home since 2001.

3 • LOWCOUNTRY CAJUN FESTIVALJames Island County Park843.795.4386 • noon to 6 p.m.www.ccprc.comLaissez les bons temps rouler! Enjoy a full dayof Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around ragin’ Cajun entertainment! Adults $10, 12 and under/Gold Pass holders free.

18-22 • CHARLESTON 4TH ANNUALINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALAmerican Theatre, 446 King Street, Downtown Charleston843.817.1617 • www.charlestoniff.comThe 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival will host film premieres, parties and panels.

mAy6-8 • 2010 GREEK FESTIVALGreek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity,Downtown Charleston843.577.2063Highlights at the festival include Bouturi wine tastings, church tours, live music, folk dances, and food & pastries.

7, 21 • SHAGGIN’ ON THE COOPERWaterfront Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant843.795.4386 • 7 p.m.www.ccprc.comDance the night away under the stars, while enjoying live classic oldies and beach music. Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Live music begins at 8 p.m. Additonal dates: 6/18, 7/9, 8/6, 9/10

12-15 • CHARLESTON HARBOR FESTCharleston Maritime Center, Downtown Charleston843.722.1030www.charlestonharborfest.orgA family-oriented celebration of land, air and sea. Visit tall ships, along with the Palmetto State’s very own Spirit of South Carolina for deck tours. An array of exciting activities suited for all ages.

june27-jun. 12 • PICCOLO SPOLETODowntown Charlestonwww.piccolospoleto.comFor more than two weeks, Piccolo Spoleto transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts.Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offeringinclude visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and films.

27-jun. 12 • SPOLETO FESTIVAL USADowntown Charleston843.579.3100 • www.spoletousa.orgAmerica’s premiere arts festival offers both traditional and contemporary works of opera, chamber, choral and symphonic music, jazz, theater, ballet, classical and contemporary modern dance as well as works of literature and visual arts.

4 • ANNUAL SWEETGRASS CULTURALARTS FESTIVALWaterfront Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant843.856.9732 • 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.www.sweetgrassfestival.orgEnjoy a variety of Gullah Geechee skits, gospel groups, storytelling, folklore, music and dance performed by local entertainers. It is the largest showcase of diversified sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry. Family fun atmosphere with jump castles, water slides, face painting along with an array of children’s arts and craft. Authentic Lowcountry cuisine will be provided by local restaurants and food vendors.

july4 • PATRIOTS POINT 4TH OF JULY BLASTPatriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mt. Pleasant843.884.2727 • www.patriotspoint.orgStarts at 4 p.m. Live entertainment, view the Lowcountry’s largest fireworks display, shot from the deck of the USS Yorktown after dark. Free admission.

6-9 • 8TH ANNUAL HMY-VIKINGMEGADOCK BILLFISHING TOURNAMENTCharleston City Marina843.278.4920www.megadocktournament.comThe fourth event of five in the famedSouth Carolina Governor’s Cup BillfishingSeries.


August12 • 2011 FOLLY BEACH MOONLIGHT MIxERSSHAGGIN’ ON THE PIEREdwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier, Folly BeachAll Mixers are Friday nights with rain dates the following Saturday. For tickets call (843) 795-4386.Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier.

september4 • BOONE HALL BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP& BLUEGRASS FESTIVALBoone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant(843) 884-4371 ext. 221 This event will be an event for all ages. The highlights, of course, will be the barbecue and nationally recognized bluegrass acts.

21 – October 22 • MOJA FESTIVALMany different locations. See web site for details;www.mojafestival.com(843) 724-7305 MOJAa Swahili word meaning “One,” is the appropriate name for this festival celebration of harmony amongst all people in our community.

OctOber8-9 • TASTE OF CHARLESTON, 2011Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant$10/person. (843) 577-4030Selected By the Southeast Tourism Societyas a Top 20 Event. The three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine is being hosted by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association and will feature some of Charleston’s finest, nationally-renowned chefs.

tbD • COASTAL CAROLINA FAIRLadson Fairgrounds, Ladson, SCFor more information call (843) 572-3161. The vision of the Coastal Carolina Fair is to be the cleanest, safest, most enjoyable fair anywhere and its objective is to promote Agriculture, Industry, Commerce and the Educational and Recreational facilities of the counties of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton and surrounding areas.

nOvember10 - january 1, 2012 • HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSJames Island County Park(843) 795-7275Every year the James Island County Park lights up over 500,000 lights to provide you with an enchanting 3-mile driving tour.

December3 • REINDEER RUNFront of Southend Brewery161 East Bay Street at Cumberland St., Downtown Charleston. [email protected] A jolly jog or jaunt (5K - 3.1 miles), starting at 9 a.m., through the streets of downtown Charleston during the holiday season. This event is for reindeer of all fitness levels and all ages and benefits MUSC Children’s Hospital.

3 • PARADE OF BOATSCharleston Harbor, Mount PleasantParade begins along Mt. Pleasant at 5:00pm, viewing from the peninsula begins at 6:30pm; fireworks begin at approximately 6:45pm(843) 724-7305.

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Mt. Pleasant:Now located next to Baskin Robbins in Northcutt Plaza

at the corner of Houston Northcutt and Coleman Boulevards.

843.881.0211King Street: 843.577.6369

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Sullivans2019 Middle Street, Sullivans Island

843.883.3222www.facebook.com/SullivansSeafoodRestaurant

“Where the Locals Eat.” Come enjoy our casual atmosphere, great food, and great prices. Seafood, steaks, local cuisine. Family owned and operated for 21 years. Bring your family to beautiful Sullivans Island and enjoy. Family is our secret ingredient. See our ad on page 61.


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AquaSafaris, Inc.Charleston Harbor Marina and Isle of Palms Marina

843.886.8133, 800.524.3444www.aqua-safaris.com

The one call for all your Lowcountry water activities: Inshore and offshore fishing, sailing, motor yachts, excursions and special events. Now featuring dolphin sunset sails aboard the largest passenger Catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale! ($15 / children, from $ 25/adults). See our ad on page 61.


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Atlanticville Restaurant2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island

843.883.9452 www.atlanticville.net

upscale cuisine served in a casually elegant setting. Sullivan’s Island mainstay featuring fresh local favorites ranging from new age southern to traditional. Thai Tuesdays, Sunday brunch and live music. See our ad on page 7.


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Café Medley2213 Middle Street

843.793.4055www.cafemedley.com

Café Medley – We’ll start your day and wine you down. Rise and shine with Coffee/Espresso and Pastries. Large selection of wine and beer by the glass, bottle or case. Gourmet Treats, Ice Cream, Sandwiches and more. See our ad on page 7.


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Banana Cabana1130 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms

843-886-4361www.thebananacabana.com

Located on front beach, this is barefoot dining at its best. Enjoy fresh salads, savory seafood, sandwiches, burgers, fabulous quesadillas as well as the coldest domestics and pitchers of your favorite frozen concoctions! When the weather warms this casual beach club gets hopping with live acoustic music out on the patio nightly. Open year-round for lunch and dinner. See our ad on page 9.


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Charleston Limo843.860.5466

www.charlestonlimo.com

Charleston Limo offers luxury limousines and vans for weddings, anniversaries, corporate transportation, sporting events, bachelorette/bachelor parties or just a night out on the town. See our ad on page 61.

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Isle of Palms Marina843.886.0209

www.iopmarina.com

The IOP Marina offers powerboat rentals, inshore and offshore fishing charters, harbor cruises and excursions, and group outings. See our ad on page 61.

Tidal Wave Watersports843.886.8456

www.tidalwavewatersports.com

Tidal Wave offers waverunner rentals and safaris, parasailing, banana boat rides, wakeboarding, tubing, and customized excursions. See our ad on page 61.


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Lightning Bugz1401 Palm Blvd.

843.609.8776www.lightningbugzLSV.com

unlike golf carts, our LSVs can be driven day or night, have seatbelts and seat 3 across! Six and eight passenger sizes available! Please visit our website for pictures, rates and to make your reservation! See our ad on page 64.


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Morgan Creek Grill80 41st Avenue, Isle of Palms

843.886.8980 www.morgancreekgrill.com

Right outside of the Wild Dunes gate, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Isle of Palms Marina, Morgan Creek Grill serves fresh seafood and steaks along with Lowcountry fare and Southern hospitality. For more casual outdoor dining, try the upper Deck Bar & Grill. See our ad on page 1.


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Wild Dunes Real Estate5757 Palm Boulevard

843.886.2500, 800.562.9453www.wilddunesrealestate.com

Owned and operated by Wild Dunes Resort, Wild Dunes Real Estate continues to serve as the only on-site real estate sales company. Properties at Wild Dunes include private homes and cottages, villas and condominiums on the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. See our ad on back cover.


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Sullivan’s Restaurant is a family owned establishment and has been serving the lowcountry for over 20 years. Casual Dining,

Family Oriented and nightly specials.

* Best Sunday Brunch on the Islands *Call Ahead Seating Available

2019 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC, 29482843.883.3222

Open 7 Days a Week. Visit our Facebook page for hours and menuswww.Facebook.com/SullivansSeafoodRestaurant

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Affordables976 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

Northcutt Plaza843.881.0211

Now located next to Baskin Robbins in Northcutt Plaza. One of Charleston’s most popular shops for the gal on the go; name brand merchandise at below department store prices; something different, something “affordable”; only 15 minutes from Wild Dunes; also in downtown Charleston and the West Ashley suburbs. Call 881-0211. See our ad on page 59.

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Calder’s Buffalo Pub1971 Riviera Drive, on the IOP Connector

843.881.0049www.buffalosrestaurants.com

Join us 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. The best wings in the South and a four-page menu to choose from. Kids under 6 eat free. Wednesday & Sunday – buy one order of wings and get second free. Eight plasma and 16 TV’s and trivia (live). (Wed. & Sun. 4 p.m.-close). See our ad on page 64.

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Crave Kitchen & Cocktails1968 Riviera Dr. Unit O

843.884.1177www.cravemtp.com

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails features American Fusion style dining in a casual atmosphere. Steaks, Seafood, and Pasta dishes, Salads and Sandwiches, in healthy portions at affordable prices. Full complement of cocktails, specialty martinis and wines. Dinner, Brunch, Happy Hour and After-Hours menus. Also a Gluten-Free Menu. Open 7 days a week for dinner; brunch Saturdays and Sundays.

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BeWell Home Services1885 Rifle Range Road, Suite 9

843.377.4663www.bewellhomeservices.org

BeWell Home Services is a non-profit ministry of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina. When you need a helping hand in the comfort of your own home, you can turn to a name you trust. Our experienced staff is trained, insured, and bonded. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there is no minimum service hour requirement. See our ad on page 7.

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Mount Pleasant Hospital3500 Hwy 17 N843.606.7000www.rsfh.com

Mount Pleasant Hospital is just a short drive from the beaches! Our board certified doctors and friendly staff can help get you well and back to your vacation. 24-hour emergency care. All private rooms with phones and TV. See our ad on page 57.

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Custom Climate Heating & Air1304-A Erckmann Drive

(843) 881.3960www.customclimatehvac.com

Custom Climate provides whole-house comfort solutions including HVAC service and installation; enhanced with indoor air quality products. 24/7 service available!

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Discovery Ice CreamMt Pleasant Towne Centre next to Belk

843.216.7240www.discoveryicecreamstore.com

Meet Vismo,our robotic ice cream server & all his friends! We make ice cream in house using a local dairy. Come try our espresso, coffee drinks, fruit smoothies and low fat soft serve yogurt. Thanks, Hubert & Robin Maughan.

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Franke at Seaside1885 Rifle Range Road

843.216.2222www.frankeatseaside.org

50+ Active Lifestyle, Enhanced Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Medicare Certified Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. Franke has it all! Choose from a variety of rental or entrance fee plans and personalized services to meet your retirement needs. A ministry of Luthern Homes of South Carolina. See our ad on page 5.

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Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Ste. 1301

843.856.2525www.GiuseppisPizza.com

“No. 1 in South Carolina” says Pizza Today Magazine. A favor-ite of locals and visitors alike. Fun, casual dining for the whole family, Large menu including award winning pizza, hoagies, wings, Philly Cheesesteaks, Weggies, wraps, salads, full bar & more. Open for lunch and dinner. Offers dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering. See our ad on page 65.

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Jack’s Cosmic Dogs2805 Hwy 17843.884.7677

www.jackscosmicdogs.com • www.jackhurley.net

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs – Cosmic hot dogs, vegetarian alterna-tives, fresh-cut fries, vintage longneck sodas, draft root beer & ice cream soft-serve. Voted Best Hot Dog every year. Food Channel star Alton Brown says “Best hot dog I’ve ever had. Ever.” Fun for the whole family! Three miles north of the IOP Connector on Hwy 17. See our ad on this page.

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Marble Slab Creamery1903 Highway 17 N.

843.388.0052www.MarbleSlab.com

Our ice cream is made fresh daily in our store - not in a factory. We use only the finest ingredients to create the richest, most delicious ice cream on the planet. Try it with one of our many mixins in a fresh baked cone that’s been hand-dipped and rolled in candy or nuts. Order cakes on line at Marbleslab.com. See our ad on page 65.

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Nature Adventures Outfitters483 West Coleman Blvd.

1.800.673.0679, 843.568.3222www.NatureAdventuresOutfitters.com

Charleston’s Oldest Guide Service & Kayak/ Canoe Outfitter. Master Naturalist and Certified Kayak Instructors. On Water Location in Mt. Pleasant on Shem Creek/ Crab Bank Island or visit our Cypress Swamps & Indian Ruins & Rivers just minutes away! “Outstanding Guide Services” – Canoe & Kayak Magazine. See our ad on this page.

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Shem Creek Bar and Grill508 Mill Street843.884.8102

www.shemcreekbarandgrill.com

Come watch the sunset overlooking Shem Creek and enjoy fresh seafood -grilled, roasted, fried or steamed. Specialties include Lowcountry boil, chicken, steaks, pasta and mouthwatering appetizers. This is where the locals meet. The only waterfront oyster bar in the Lowcountry. Open daily for lunch and dinner, plus Sunday brunch. See our ad on page 9.

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Thriller Charleston1313 Shrimp Boat Lane (on Shem Creek)

843.276.4203www.thrillercharleston.com

Located on historic Shem Creek. Charleston’s only off-shore adventure boat. Wind, water spray, rock music, and historical sites all on this 1-hour tour. See our ad on this page.

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Water’s Edge1407 Shrimpboat Lane

843.884.4074waters-edge-restaurant.com

Water’s Edge offers “Downtown Dining on Shem Creek.” Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. Serving: lunch inside and outside daily, dinner nightly, Sunday brunch, and late night fare on Fridays and Saturdays. Ample parking and dock space available. See our ad on page 55.

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Oil & Vinegar1329 Theater Drive

843.881.2208mountpleasant.oilandvinegarusa.com

A culinary gift shop conveniently located a few minutes away in Towne Centre. Come in and sample our delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Grapeseed Oils, Balsamics, and other mediterranean specialties. We offer tapenades, sauces, pastas, risottos, and exquisite gifts perfect for any occasion. See our ad on page 65.

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HAPPYHOUR

Monday thruFriday

4:00 - 7:00 pm

NTN Trivia &Appetizer Specials

Open 7 Days a Week • 11:00 am - 2:00 amSeaside Farms • Mt. Pleasant • 1971 Riviera Dr. • 881-0049

www.mybuffalos.com (Behind Target)

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Sundays &Wednesdays

4:00 pm - close

2 for the price of 1 Wings Order

(no coupons or discounts, please)

8 Plasma’s +16 TV’s

CHILDREN UNDER 6 EAT FREEWITH PAYING ADULT

Watch your favorite team on one of our 16 tv’s

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WineStyles Towne Centre1628 Palmetto Grande Drive

843.388.8233www.winestyles.net/mtpleasant

Over 200 hand-picked wines from around the world. Wine Tastings Thurs & Fri 5:30-7:30; Sat 2-7:30. Wines by-the-glass & appetizers on our wine patio. Wine accessories & gifts. Gift baskets and Party packs; free local delivery available. Private wine ed or tastings in your home. Open Mon-Sat 10am - 8pm.

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1329 Theater Dr.Mt Pleasant, SC 29464843-881-2208

Order on the web at:mountpleasant.oilandvinegarusa.com

Oil & Vinegar a culinary gift shop conveniently located a few minutes away in Towne Centre.

Come in and sample our delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Grapeseed Oils, Balsamics, and other mediterranean specialties. We offer tapenades, sauces, pastas, risottos, and exquisite gifts perfect for any occasion.

www.giuseppispizza.com

http://www.marbleslab.com/store-details.aspx?id=58

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Queen Anne’s Revenge160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island

843.216.6868www.qarevenge.com

Serving outstanding fresh and local ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere. Queen Anne’s Revenge also showcases A significant collection of pirate artifacts exploring the “Golden Age of Piracy.” Enjoy our restaurant, tavern or deck with flickering gas lanterns. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. See our ad on page 8.

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Affordables84 Folly Rd., Charleston

South Windermere Shopping Center843.763.4000

One of Charleston’s most popular shops for the gal on the go; name brand merchandise at below department store prices; something different, something “affordable”; only 15 minutes from Wild Dunes; also in downtown Charleston and the West Ashley suburbs. Call 881-0211. See our ad on page 59.

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City of Folly Beach21 Center Street., P.O. Box 48

843.588.2447www.follybeachsouthcarolina.org

Folly Beach is a laid back beach community 6 miles from historic Charleston, South Carolina. Also known as “The Edge of America.” Well known as a surfers beach, Folly is home to fun festivals, great beach, bars and restaurants. See our ad on this page.

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Jack’s Cosmic Dogs1531 Folly Rd., James Island

843.884.7677www.jackscosmicdogs.com • www.jackhurley.net

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs – Cosmic hot dogs, vegetarian alterna-tives, fresh-cut fries, vintage longneck sodas, draft root beer & ice cream soft-serve. Voted Best Hot Dog every year. Food Channel star Alton Brown says “Best hot dog I’ve ever had. Ever.” On the way to Folly Beach next to Hot Wheels Skating rink. Fun for the whole family! See our ad on page 63.

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Paul Alford Photography119 Pebble Creek Rd, Summerville SC 29483

843.871.9931www.PaulAlfordPhotography.com

We customize each session to meet your individual needs with a creative, journalistic style. Sessions limited to only one evening appointment daily for the perfect light. Call early to ensure availability. See our ad on this page.

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CLOSEST BEACH TO H I STOR IC CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA1-843-588-2447, ext 1 ~ www.follybeachsouthcarolina.org

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Folly Beach Ad for 5757 Palm Magazine, Wild Dunes1/4 page, 3.5 x 4.75

www.follybeachsouthcarolina.org

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McCrady’s2 Unity Alley

(843) 577-0025www.mccradysrestaurant.com

Join us today for an award-winning dining experience representing the best of new Southern cuisine. Just off East Bay Street, tucked away in the romantic unity Alley, McCrady’s seamlessly intertwines Chef Sean Brock’s flavorful, modern and beautifully-presented dishes with impeccable service. See our ad on page 8.

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Affordables305 King Street843.577.6369

One of Charleston’s most popular shops for the gal on the go; name brand merchandise at below department store prices; something different, something “affordable”; only 15 minutes from Wild Dunes; also in downtown Charleston and the West Ashley suburbs. Call 881-0211. See our ad on page 59.

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