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February 2010
Love Stories
Read the romantic sagas of three legendary local couples— the Dawsons, the Heywards, and the Warings— whose shared passions helped rewrite the course of history
Chefs' Night Out
A chef spends his nights in a sweltering kitchen filled with the cacophony of pots and pans, continual motion of multiple moving bodies, and never-ending parade of plates.
Drawn to the Classics
any historians find information about the past by digging through archives and libraries. Others literally dig it up.
Scouts Honor
“I didn’t make it past Daisies,” laughs Katie Montgomery, who as a headstrong grade-schooler preferred scoring points on a soccer field to earning patches for her uniform.
Double Dose of the Blues
"Here we are at number 20, and even I’m amazed!” says Gary Erwin, founder and producer of the annual Lowcountry Blues Bash.
New Classic Rock
With their scruffy tussled hair, vintage instruments, and oceans of attitude, Charleston-based Leslie is deeply rooted in the classic power trio firmament. The band recalls The Who during
Valentine’s Day Challenge: Cooking Up Romance
As co-owner and executive chef of Lana Restaurant & Bar, John Ondo knows all about Valentine’s Day dinners.
Bowens Island Restaurant
For more than six decades, the Barber family’s landmark Bowens Island Restaurant has stood in tribute to the plump oysters and fresh seafood found in local waters.
Truffles 101
Looking to whip up some melt-in-your-mouth Valentine’s Day confections? Lauren Mitterer, owner of WildFlour Pastry on Spring Street, has the perfect idea: truffles.
Get Your Fix
In recent months, some updates to the downtown java scene have been brewing—from a charming new coffee shop to a favorite retreat with a revamped décor (and prices!). Here’s the scoop:
















