September 2009
Lasting Impressions
The small King Street gallery belonging to Russian émigré Mikhail Smolkin is a treasure trove encased in a slender, unassuming storefront.
Pied-à-Air
In her stylish skybox near the foot of Broad Street, Terri Henning catches a panoramic play-by-play as a typical Charleston day unfolds.
Remembering Hugo
Late on the night of September 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo ripped through Charleston, unleashing 138-mile-per-hour winds and 20-foot tidal surges.
Natural Defense
Imagine driving over the Cooper River on a multistate freeway while a massive cargo ship passes underneath, heading to a global port on Daniel Island.
Sibling Revelry
Though brothers named Bear and Bo from rural Possum Kingdom, South Carolina, sound like characters drawn from a quirky Southern tale, their accomplished modern rock band, NEEDTOBREATHE, is no joke.
The Good Earth
The first thing I see each morning is the orange tree outside our bedroom window. Stepping into the courtyard and breathing deep, I’m energized for the day by its aroma.
Season’s Eatings
“One of the most luxurious foods I can think of is a ripe, in-season tomato,” says Kevin Johnson, executive chef at Anson.
The Avett Brothers
It may be no accident that the Avett Brothers launched from Concord, a town name that means, quite literally, harmony.
Cocktail Nuts
At Upper King hot spot Shine, owner Dean Johnson and his team have assembled a beverage menu that features the same global influences as their fare.
Wine & Dine
A lingering legacy from the days when Carolina was part of Colonial Britain is a condiment created by steeping hot peppers, onions, or a similarly assertive flavoring in sherry.
Girls’ Night In
Entertaining in today’s economy calls for resourcefulness, so we’ve decided to focus our “In Good Taste” department on helping home cooks plan wallet-friendly dinner parties.
Halls Chophouse
Every night is a special occasion at Halls Chophouse, where guests are showered with personal attention from the moment they arrive to the time they depart.
Dining Verde
The masked bandito is in full view, his oversize noggin grinning at the base of the Ravenel Bridge.
Time, Worn
Time, Worn: Season a contemporary wardrobe with vintage accessories well worth reviving.
Ship Shape
Jessica Koenig is making waves in the boating community with free sailing lessons for people from all walks of life, from kids who’ve never set foot on a boat to senior adventure-seekers.
Cheap As Dirt
I grew up with the Queen of Freebie Adventuring. My single-parent mom made car washing a waterlogged party and weeding a mix of science, meditation, and Pilates.



















