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Around the LowcountrySNOB runs a guest bartender series every Saturday in OctoberSNOB has launched Bar Wars, bringing bartenders from across Hall Management Group behind its bar on Saturdays through October, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with drink specials alongside the regular lunch menu.October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Around the Lowcountry495 King Street's rooftop gets a green lightCharleston's Board of Architectural Review voted unanimously on September 24 to approve a rebuilt rooftop at 495 King St., the longtime home of Stars Rooftop & Grill Room. New owner Andrew Baumgartner bought the 1948 building in March for $6.95 million, and architect Steve Ramos's plan adds a sloped standing-seam metal roof, a stage, restrooms and a new ground floor storefront.September 30, 2026 · 1 min readNew & NoteworthyGranado, an 1870 Rio apothecary brand, is coming to 370 King StreetGranado, founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1870, is opening at 370 King Street in a 539.6 square foot space. It will be the brand's third standalone US boutique and its first outside New York.September 30, 2026 · 1 min readAround the LowcountryJudge signs off on settlement that sends the 657 King Street hotel back to the drawing boardCircuit Court Judge Dale Van Slambrook approved a mediated settlement resolving Historic Charleston Foundation's challenge to the city's approval of a hotel at 657 King Street that exceeded height limits on a split zoned property. Under the settlement the hotel will be redesigned, with a new architectural firm brought in to lead the work. The project moves forward in modified form rather than being blocked.September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Coming SoonPalmetto Moon is opening a King Street store this fallThe Lowcountry brand that started as a Citadel Mall kiosk in 2002 is taking a downtown Charleston storefront, with a target of late fall.September 3, 2026 · 1 min readLocal Guide3 Things To Do Around Charleston This Weekend: August 14–16Festivals, markets, live music and more across the Lowcountry, August 14–16.August 10, 2026 · 1 min read