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Charleston dining

Three South Carolina culinary standouts, including Merci and Chef Joe Cash, are finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 9, 2026

South Carolina chefs, restaurants named James Beard finalists

Three South Carolina finalists, including Merci and Chef Joe Cash, advance in the 2026 James Beard Awards for restaurant and chef honors.

Bareo, a new dumpling-focused restaurant from Chef Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer, has opened at 73 Spring St. in Charleston. (Photo/Byrdhouse PR)
Mar 18, 2026

Chef Nikko Cagalanan opens Bareo dumpling bar in Charleston

James Beard finalist Chef Nikko Cagalanan opens Bareo in Charleston, a dumpling-focused restaurant with Asian flavors tea service and kakigōri desserts.

Iron Rose is located at The Mills Houseat 115 Meeting St. in Charleston. (Photo/The Mills House)
Feb 4, 2026

Carolina-native joins Iron Rose as executive chef

Charleston’s Iron Rose restaurant at The Mills House appoints Suzy Castelloe as chef, bringing experience from Charleston Grill and Coda Del Pesce.

Nathan Thurston and Greg Johnsman paid attention to the details in creating their new restaurant, including reproducing New York City water. (Photo/Millers All Day)
Jan 22, 2026

Brooklyn-style pizza restaurant Jimmy Rosso coming to Mount Pleasant

Jimmy Rosso, a Brooklyn-inspired pizza restaurant, is set to open this summer in Mount Pleasant, bringing thin-crust pies and New York-style water.

Lewis Barbecue of Charleston, which also has a location in Greenville, was named to the Bib Gourmand list in the new Michelin Guide. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)
Nov 4, 2025

23 SC restaurants honored as Michelin Guide unveils inaugural American South edition

The inaugural Michelin Guide American South features 23 South Carolina restaurants, including four one-star winners and three Bib Gourmand honorees.

Chef Partner Masatomo "Masa" Hamaya, in partnership with Indigo Road Hospitality Group, have officially opened Shokudô. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)
Nov 4, 2025

Shokudô opens on King Street with Japanese-inspired menu

Chef Masa Hamaya and Indigo Road Hospitality open Shokudô, a modern Japanese tavern on King Street blending izakaya comfort with Charleston charm.