Weekly Specials CHS: December 13-19, 2024
Holiday markets by Rewined and Sightsee, a Sidekicks pop-up at Babas, a flower arranging class at the Post House, and adoptable pups at Island Provisions. Plus, free Monday tastings at Bar Vaute.
I just updated my roundup of the Charleston restaurants that are taking reservations for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, plus added new details on holiday pre-orders from my favorite bakeries and shops in Charleston, too. Check it out below (I just added places like Kwei Fei, Kultura, Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop, Petit Merci, and the Harbinger!)
Weekly specials
Looking for last-minute plans tonight?
Tonight’s the last night of Blackbird’s free caviar deal at The Tippling House. Buy a glass of wine and pay with Blackbird to get a free bite of caviar on one of their “petitos” (or do a caviar bump!) I went on Tuesday and loved it!
Graft is having a wine tasting from 5-8pm with Graham Markel from Buonna Notte Wines, plus there will be snacks by Graft there, too. Find more info on their Instagram post.
Bar Copa is having a free, non-ticketed 70’s disco Christmas party from 6-11pm, with complimentary appetizers and Christmas cocktail specials. Dress in your best 70’s attire and try to win the 70’s costume contest!
Friday, December 13th
Fresh bread Friday is happening at Tiller Baking Co from 6-11am. Follow their Instagram @tillerbakingco for updates on their stock, and to know if/when they sell out!
Rewined’s Gourmet Winter Market starts this evening! Rewined was inspired by European gourmet markets, and their market will include awesome local vendors like Spicewalla, Eat Milled, Deluxe Special and Plot to Pot. Check it out at 71 Wentworth Street from 11am-5pm throughout the weekend! P.s. I featured products from Rewined and Spicewalla in my local gift guides!
Saturday, December 14th
I love a block party at Sightsee, and from 10am-2pm, Sightsee and their neighbors are coming together with local vendors and the Wedge for some holiday festivities!
The Restaurant at Zero George is throwing a holiday wreath making and wine tasting event, led by one of their Zero sommeliers and Astilbe Floral. The class starts at 12:30pm, and you can buy tickets on Resy.
Tavern and Table is celebrating their 10th anniversary with an oyster roast plus a crab leg boil, caviar, Champagne, drink specials, and live music! Stop by from 1-5pm for the party.
Sorelle’s final wine dinner of the year will feature Barolo, Barbaresco, and other varietals from the Piedmont region of Italy. Their Lead Sommelier will explain the terroir of the wines and the region’s winemaking traditions while you dine on a multi-course menu from Sorelle’s Executive Chef. Menu details are here, and you can book on Sorelle’s site here.
Sunday, December 15th
Island Provisions’ Johns Island location is hosting a sip, shop & adopt event from 9am-noon with Bridge Between Animal Rescue, an animal rescue operating in both Charleston and Charlotte, NC. Curated Wine Group will be there pouring some bubbly, plus there will be adoptable pups and local vendors!
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co is hosting a drag brunch with Patti O’Furniture at 11am!
Hobcaw Brewing is hosting an oyster roast from 1-4pm, and you can find tickets on Eventbrite here.
Dope & Rare is hosting their fifth annual oyster roast at Tobin’s Market from 3-7pm. In addition to an open bar and all-you-can-eat oysters, they’ll also have the full Tobin’s Market menu and custom cocktails. Get tickets on Eventbrite now.
The Little is popping up again at Somm Wine Bar starting at 5pm. Swipe through their post below for the full small plates menu. I love the sound of their fennel and radicchio dish with walnut-raisin vinaigrette, and their potato croquette with mozzarella and sundried tomato aioli.
Monday, December 16th
Sidekicks will be popping up at Babas on Meeting from 5pm tonight! They teased a menu item that sounds soo good on their Instagram.
Bar Vauté just started a month-long series of complimentary Monday tastings! This week is cognac & sweets. Tastings are first come first served, and you can find more info and the rest of the schedule in their Instagram post below.
Lowlife Bar on Folly just announced that they’re doing free wings for customers who order their second “adult bevvie” on Mondays from 4-8pm! For more info, check out their Instagram post.
Tuesday, December 17th
Sometimes during the busy holiday season, a quiet creative activity and a glass of bubbly are in order. The Post House has us covered, as they’re collaborating with Flowershop to host a holiday centerpiece workshop at 5:30pm. Everything you need for your floral arrangement will be provided, as well as light bites and a welcome glass of bubbly. Book on Resy.
De Mare Raw Bar is taking over at The Archer from 6-9pm! The Archer’s team will be crafting the cocktails, while De Mare Raw Bar will be serving up an exclusive menu. Check out their Instagram post for more info, and book on Resy now.
Wednesday, December 18th
The Perch in Mount Pleasant is hosting a fun mixology class from 6-8pm, pairing Don Julio tequila with oysters from De Mare Raw Bar! Even better, a portion of proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Thursday, December 19th
Burbage’s is hosting a “Christmas Cheer” wine tasting in collaboration with Curated Selections! Their wine tastings are usually 4-6pm.
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for real-time updates on the best events and dishes in Charleston this upcoming week:
Lil’ updates
The Daily just launched a new menu on Monday, and it includes seasonal specials like their “winter-ish salad” (pictured below, with shredded collards, roasted acorn squash, dried cherries, candied pecans, feta, and a lemon vinaigrette). Their new bev specials include “the Grinch’s black heart latte” made with black cocoa syrup and peppermint-marshmallow foam, and an orange-pistachio matcha. Check out the full menu on their site.
Babas superfans unite! They just released merch! I wish I could pull off a snapback…
Edmund’s Oast Restaurant’s sommelier and “Chief Wine Nerd” (I love that title!) just announced on her Substack newsletter that she’s teaching a series of Old World wine classes next year. I think this would be a perfect gift for the wine aficionado in your life (and I signed up for a class, too!)
New openings
The Heyday, a new cafe and bar by the team behind Island Provisions, will be opening up in Hayes Park on Johns Island on January 1st! Follow them on Instagram for more updates as they prepare for opening day.
Farewells
I was really sad to see on Tuesday that Bearcat has closed. I loved their food, and thought they brought something really special and different to our local restaurant scene. Read more from their team below.
That’s a wrap!
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Planning on going to one of the events, bars or restaurants mentioned above in the next week? Leave a comment and let me know your plans! I’m nosy!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!