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Broad Street FIG Bowens Island Walk this historic street This locals’ favorite pays The only utensil you’ll need for a crash homage to the regional bounty at this family-owned in southern . of fresh seafood and produce. seafood shack: an oyster knife.

In downtown Charleston, a eat Charleston, hundred-year-old is consid- Martha Lou’s ered relatively new construction. Martha Lou Gadsden has been WildFlour Pastry But while the 343-year-old coastal serving up soul for nearly South Tucked away off the main King town has maintained its old- 30 years. Don’t miss her juicy-on- Street drag, this café is a great world charm—complete with ornate the-inside, crunchy-on-the- Carolina place to start your day. On Sundays, , carriages, narrow alley- outside fried chicken, and wash it Long known for its rich don’t miss pastry Lauren ways, and plenty of y’alls—it has down with plenty of sweet . Mitterer’s sinful sticky buns, crust- history, antebellum also found its modern footing 1068 Morrison Drive, 843-577-9583. architecture, and genteel with young artisans and a food ed with pecans and served Xiao Bao Biscuit culture that’s among the most warm. 73 Spring Street, wildflour residents, this Low Housed in a beautifully revamped exciting in the country. Nestled pastrycharleston.com. Country capital is quickly gas station, this bustling spot between two rivers and the Atlan- Hominy Grill offers pan-Asian comfort food, creat- gaining a reputation tic, this southern city allows its The legendary shrimp and grits ing traditional dishes from as a culinary hot spot. chefs easy access to fresh seafood. shares space with gluten-free regional ingredients. 224 Rutledge PHOTOGRAPHed BY And the climate (highs in the up- pancakes at this intimate neigh- Avenue, xiaobaobiscuit.com. peter frank edwards per 50s during the coldest month borhood restaurant. 207 Rutledge of the year, January) yields year- Avenue, hominygrill.com. Two Boroughs The laid-back dining in round farm-fresh produce. Along Black Tap Coffee this restaurant-market double King Street—more than a mile of Grab a dirty chai latte (a shot of threat is full of exposed brick and boutiques, galleries, antiques stores, espresso is added) or a pour-over reclaimed wood; the modern and -and-design shops—you coffee in this modern space, located menu focuses on local meats and can find the perfect suitcase stuffer, in the heart of the Harleston vegetables. After lunch, peruse be it a salvaged mirror or a small- Village neighborhood. 70½ Beaufain specialty items like locally batch tonic for your bar cart. After Street, blacktapcoffee.com. a couple of hours, you’ll have roasted King Bean coffee. worked up an appetite—something 186 Coming Street, twoboroughs you’ll definitely need in this town. larder.com. —Jenny Everett 31

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South of Broad Street Two Boroughs Larder Husk Landmarked homes and build- Artisanal pantry items, - Much of the produce that chef ings abound in this ware, and provisions from Sean Brock serves is grown distinguished neighborhood. nearby farms line the shelves. in the restaurant’s own garden.

Dinner & shop explore A Perfect Day Husk Ben Silver Planter’s Inn Brooks Reitz, founder of Jack At Sean Brock’s newest place, sip You know that perfectly put- A blend of old-school charm and Rudy Cocktail Co. and our resident Charleston expert, a handcrafted cocktail and order together southern gentleman modern comfort, it’s a great home gives us his ideal day in the city: in the bow tie and argyle socks? base for exploring the city. Rent a from the seasonal menu, which “Charleston will happily reveal changes based on what farmers He shops here. 149 King Street, bike and cruise downtown at dusk, its best-kept secrets to the and fishermen deliver that day. bensilver.com. stopping to look at the magnifi- curious traveler. Start the day What’s not used is pickled, pre- Magar Hatworks cent homes along the way. 112 North at the Marina Variety Store. Amid salvaged ship wheels, served, or smoked for later. Check out Leigh Magar’s exquisite Market Street, plantersinn.com. feast on breakfast staples 76 Queen Street, huskrestaurant.com. hats, take a tour of her millinery Charleston Farmers Market while overlooking Charleston Bowens Island Restaurant , and sit down to a tradi- Situated in the heart of historic City Marina—one of the best Located on its own island, an easy tional tea. 57 Cannon Street, magar Charleston, it’s the place to go on views in the city. Then decamp for Gaulart & Maliclet and 10-mile taxi ride from downtown, hatworks.com. Saturdays to ogle produce, sample regional treats like boiled peanuts, a high-octane cup of coffee. this seafood shack has been serving Heirloom Book Company The room screams ‘locals fresh oysters since 1946. Catch A foodie bibliophile’s dream, this and try local goods, such as the only,’ but we don’t bite. Next, an amazing sunset and scrawl your store an impressive collec- Cannonborough Beverage Co.’s fan- a pedicab tour of the tree- name on the before you leave. tion of vintage and first-edition tastic lemon-laurel soda. Marion lined streets and stately homes of the Battery will set you Here, even the graffiti is charming. , along with a variety of Square at King Street and Calhoun right, followed by a rest in 1870 Bowens Island Road, bowens Street, charlestonfarmersmarket.com. heirloom seeds. 54½ Broad Street, Battery Park. For lunch, you islandrestaurant.com. heirloombookcompany.com. Angel Oak Park can’t beat Bertha’s Kitchen, The Ordinary/FIG Sugar Bakeshop This park is home to the majestic a soul-food lover’s haven in North Charleston. Go all in on The team behind both has created Grab a post-shopping pick-me-up Angel Oak Tree, thought to be one of the oldest trees east of the the fried whitefish. Keep head- two of the most convivial spots at this tiny sweet spot, run by ing north and you’ll find a Mississippi. Bring a lunch; in town. At FIG, all the vegetable two transplanted architects turned bustling tasting room and bold dishes are fantastic; at the Ordinary, bakers. The Lady Baltimore cup- there’s plenty of shade under beers at Holy City Brewing. the oyster sliders are a must. cakes (sherry-soaked figs, raisins, its canopy (17,200 square feet, to Yes, please, barkeep. At that 544 King Street, eattheordinary.com. walnuts, and meringue icing) be exact). 3688 Angel Oak Road, rate, is optional.” 232 Meeting Street, eatatfig.com. have inspired a cultlike following. charlestonparksconservancy.org. 59½ Cannon Street, sugarbake.com.

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