Now in its third year (and fifth event), the Black Food Truck Festival (BFTF) has grown into an impressive showing of not only Black food trucks, but of a community hungry for more opportunities to celebrate Black-owned businesses.  The festival takes place April 26 through April 28, with an opening night event held on Friday […] The post Black Food Truck Festival celebrates Black-owned businesses  appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

According to job search company, Zippia, Black mixologists make up less than 6% of America’s bartenders. Charleston native Latoya Vickers is hoping to shine a light on that disparity — and showcase those Black mixologists who are serving up drinks all over the country.  On April 26, Vickers has invited four talented Black mixologists from across […] The post The Great Shakeup brings the first national Black bartender competition to Charleston appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

Christina Miller is a legacy baker and the owner of Bert & T’s Desserts. Her passion for baking is inspired by her two late grandmothers, “Bert & T.” The post Bert & T.’s is Charleston’s sweetest new addition appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

Rejoice Saturday in guilt-free 4/20 indulgence of your favorite pastime — yes, that one. Celebrate with these food, drink and live shows around town: Celebrate the holidaze with these events Odd Duck Market. All day. Odd Duck is hosting an exciting fusion of 4/20 and Record Store Day festivities. Show a Grey Cat Music receipt […] The post Where to celebrate 4/20 this year in Charleston  appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

After about a year without a food truck, the folks at Revelry Brewing decided to build out the downtown brewery’s kitchen space and bring in a local chef. Michael Toscano said when Revelry reached out, he was “pumped” to join forces and create da Toscano Fugazzi, now open daily.  The owner of downtown’s Le Farfalle […] The post Toscano brings “un-authentic” Italian food to Revelry Brewing appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

Land & Sea is a coming, first-of-its-kind Charleston experience that will offer “two traditions brought together on one plate.” The post Land & Sea experience brings spotlight to local food scene appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

With the rise in temperatures (and pollen levels), area breweries are introducing a number of seasonal beers for the spring and summer. The post Spring for these seasonal beers at local breweries appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

The Charleston RiverDogs’ 2024 season kicks off on April 5 with a three-night homestand against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. (See schedule here.) But most people don’t only head to The Joe for some good baseball — the food’s pretty darn good, too. The food and beverage team at the Charleston RiverDogs likes to push the […] The post The RiverDogs’ cuisine team knocks it out of the park appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

The Charleston Wine + Food Festival leaves a huge impact on the Charleston area, but organizers strive to not leave a huge negative environmental impact when all is said and done. From the tossed appetizer to the commemorative wine glasses, the festival has a plan for all of the waste. “It’s not easy, and it’s […] The post After the fun: how food festivals clean up waste appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more

Out like a lamb, March is winding down in the Lowcountry, and the temperatures are almost perfect for al fresco dining. The post It’s patio season:8 hotspots to dine out at this spring appeared first on Charleston City Paper ..read more