Charleston Living Magazine

11/11/2025

This issue's restaurant review took us to Circa 1886 Restaurant where Chef Marc Collins presents not 1 but 2 tasting menus that will thrill all the senses.

Story by Wendy Swat Snyder

11/10/2025

New Look Monday:
St. Germain blazer in lavender tweed, Copley satin shirt in mist, Jackie pants in navy, Marine pink iron gate scarf, bucket leather bag in navy, all at Jean-Pierre Klifa, 214 King St, Charleston.

Photo by Aleece Sophia

Jean Pierre Klifa Paris

11/10/2025

Everywhere you turn these days, you find books!

With the Charleston Literary Festival going strong, this weekend brings us YALLFest with so many amazing panels and author signings.

Go to yallfest.org for their incredible schedule and start planning your weekend!

11/07/2025

A splendid autumn day to kick off the Charleston Literary Festival.

The Dock Street Theatre was packed. Victoria Benton Frank kept us in stitches, Jennah Bush Hager kept us inspired, and Ariel Sullivan stunned with her debut novel “Conform.”

11/07/2025

The key to stress-free entertaining is knowing where to lean on a little gourmet help.

Enter

Butter & Crumb Pie Company’s lineup includes both sweet and savory options—everything from Pumpkin Praline Pie and Carrot Cake to Chicken Pot Pie and Corn & Cheddar Pie.

If you're thinking what I'm thinking.. holiday dining is going to be as easy as pie!

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11/05/2025

Get to know Arun Drummond

Multi-media artist and gallery owner.

Shown here with his unique "What we Carry" tote bags.

Check out his "For the People — The First Annual Group Show" this Friday, November 7 | 5–9 p.m. celebrating culture, heritage, and new voices through bold, vibrant works.

Drummond Studio Gallery

12 Line Street Suite 102, Charleston, SC

11/04/2025

Congrats to Vern’s on their Michelin star!

Read all about them in "Winning a Neighborhood's Heart, One Dish at a Time" by Wendy Swat Snyder

www.charlestonlivingmag.com/vern's

11/04/2025

Book picks this month!

for a little inspiration! Get the deets on these in this issue!

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Power lunch options in Summerville?

At Halls Chophouse, hospitality isn’t a tagline—it’s a way of life. And in Nexton, that philosophy resonates. Since opening in 2019, Halls has not only drawn in Summerville’s business crowd and neighborhood regulars, but also set the bar for the wave of restaurants now eager to join the area.

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Halls Chophouse Nexton
Halls Chophouse

10/28/2025

Scary and packed with protein? Wow!

Thank you

Protein-Packed Cobweb Blondies

Yield: 9 brownies

1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup mashed banana
1/4 almond butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup marshmallows

Preheat the oven to 350˚F and spray an 8x8-inch metal pan with non-stick spray.

In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, maple syrup, banana, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.

In a medium bowl, whisk the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour.

Fold the dry mix into the wet in three additions, then fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle with remaining chips, and bake until set but slightly soft, about 20-25 minutes.

Cool completely and then slice into squares or rectangles.

Microwave the marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds until gooey. Stir until smooth, then stretch with two forks into thin strands and drape over blondies to create a cobweb pattern.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.