A lot of travel shows and foodie blogs talk about “hidden gems” – so much so that the term almost loses all meaning. How can there be so many places that are off-the-beaten path, and more importantly, how can they…
Places of Worship
Follow the Green Light
by Holy City Sinner •
As we walked through the slight rain down East Bay Street last week, Ms. Holy City Sinner and I saw an inviting green glow coming from the open doors next to Big John’s Tavern. The soft green light leaked slightly…
Places of Worship :: Monza
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Earlier this week Ms. Holy City Sinner and myself stopped into Monza on King Street. It was our first visit to the downtown pizza joint and I was excited to try what some folks call the best pizza in Charleston.…
Places of Worship: Charleston Coffee Exchange
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Local Market and Coffee Bar unexpectedly closed its doors in March and I became a boy without a coffee shop. While I anxiously await the opening of the Orange Spot Coffeehouse, I went searching for a new place to get my morning…
Places of Worship: Gene’s Haufbrau
by Holy City Sinner •
This is a review I wrote about Gene’s Haufbrau on 3/23/11… After walking around Charles Towne Landing for a couple hours, we had worked up quite an appetite and thirst, so we went looking for Gene’s. None of us had been there…
Places of Worship: The Cocktail Club
by Holy City Sinner •
The Holy City is certainly known for its delicious cuisine and there is no shortage of amazing restaurants showcasing it. Although food is at the forefront, cocktails are definitely creeping towards the spotlight. There are many examples of how boozy…
Places of Worship :: Jestine’s Kitchen
by Holy City Sinner •
If you live in the Holy City chances are you’ve already been to Jestine’s Kitchen, but if you haven’t you need to get down there as soon as humanly possible. Jestine’s serves up (mostly) traditional Southern fare and definitely has…
Place of Worship :: Patat Spot
by Holy City Sinner •
The Holy City offers many unique places to eat, but I found one that may trump them all – The Patat Spot on George Street. Upon entering the establishment I knew I would be experiencing something completely different. The Patat…
Places of Worship :: Charleston Bakery
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Sure, the Holy City already knows how to make some outstanding food, but it doesn’t hurt to have some Yankee influence once-in-a-while. The Charleston Bakery in West Ashley does a great job of blending southern comfort food with New York City’s classic…
Places of Worship :: Glazed Gourmet
by Holy City Sinner •
Who doesn’t love doughnuts? They form a great tag team with your morning coffee or provide a delicious mid afternoon snack. No matter the time of day, there is always room for these sweet, sugary treats. Never has this been more true than when…