June 26th, 2009 by Currie
Actually, it might be every sixty years according to some mysteriouse mother nature calendar, but Charleston South Carolina has blooming century plants. These exotic plants look like they belong on some distant dessert planet, but you can spot them all over town. This crazy bloom (pictured below) is on Coming Street at the Crosstown.
Exotic Century Plant in Bloom, Charleston, Sc
A native of Mexico, the century plant is so named based on the belief that it bloomed once every 100 years. Botanists say it’s more like 60 years here in the northern latitudes. So much energy is expended in the growth spurt that the main plant generally dies when it’s completed.Indigenous cultures used sap from the Agave americana for medicinal purposes. Its seeds were ground to make flour for bread, and the pulp from its leaves was used to make beer and tequila.
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June 24th, 2009 by Currie
Just a short walk up Cannon and down King and I can have dinner at Hall’s Chop House. I was very skeptical about the place, because I don’t really consider myself the steak house type. HOWEVER, I liked it so much the first time, I needed to go back within the week? That makes it blog worthy. The prices are a bit of an adjustment…but…the quality of the steak is enough to reduce the sticker shock dramatically. Hall’s is a bit of a splurge, but well worth it. It is also loaded with ambiance, and the service is over the top! Make sure to order the Hall’s house salad, it has black eyed peas. Last night they even had a live blues pianist. You can check out the menu on the website www.hallschophouse.com Hall’s Chop House is without question the home of Charleston’s best steak, but is also in the running for Charleston’s best restaurant.
Great Steaks on Upper King at Hall's
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June 15th, 2009 by Currie
Ok, so I finally made it to Shine on Saturday night and I have to say that my expectations were definitely exceeded. I went with a friend from L.A. and was excited about showing off my new neighborhood hot spot and at the same time was worried that it might be a flop. The opposite was true, the whole place was very cool. The decor, the drinks, the food, and the crowd even the DJ was fun and hip and relaxing at the same time. We had a Saki based drink and then switched to red wine followed with the special, lamb curry which was delicious. Shine has my vote for best bar in Charleston. I don’t want to necessarily shout that from the rooftops however because it was difficult as it was to get a seat at the bar.
Shine's multi chandeliered dining room
Shine's Green Tea Sakitini
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June 11th, 2009 by Currie
Shine restaurant on the corner of King and Line St
Charleston’s best and most up and coming neighborhood has a new restaurant. Walk around the corner to Shine. Shine is located at the intersection of Line and King at the crossroads of Elliotborough, and the East side in a really lovely corner store building. The inovative and motivated owners have just included a really well received lunch menu. When driving by around 5pm or so, I have noticed a pretty happening happy hour crowd and although I have not yet been, the word on the street is that the food is yummy and there are many vegetarian menu items. If I go there this weekend as planned, I will be sure to add my comments below, and if you have tried the food, please comment also! To read the menu or find out what upcoming events they are hosting visit them online at www.shinecharleston.com
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June 10th, 2009 by Currie
I can’t believe it, finally, I will not be driving to yoga. I hate to say this because I love blue turtle and Wentworth St. is not far away, but as busy as I am, It becomes hard to justify a twenty minute walk to yoga, BUT SOON, I will only need to walk three blocks to HOT yoga. Opening soon…Charleston Power Yoga on upper King between Morris and Cannon!
Now there will soon be a yoga studio for Elliotborough!
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June 3rd, 2009 by Currie
This Taco Boy has a lot of room to roam
Like the idea of Margaritas with a view of the bridge? Just when you thought you knew where the acceptable borders of Charleston lay, a restaurant breaks into uncharted territory.
the fantastic new Taco Boy on Huger street between King and Meeting
check out the new Taco Boy, hours and specifics online at www.tacoboy.net
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:24 am
There are a few in Moncks Corner blooming now, too. It’s quite impressive.
I just wanted to let you know that your blog has been added to Lowcountrybloggers.com I don’t know how we’ve managed to miss your site for so long. I apologize.