September 2011

Although soldiers stationed on Sullivan’s Island played polo on the parade grounds in the early part of the 20th century, the sport of kings didn’t gain a real foothold here until the late 1970s, when a few local families—the Carrolls, Knoths, Limehouses, Lockwoods, McRaes, and Stoneys—invested the time, land, and horses required to play.

Classic comfort, impeccable service, and the gracious cuisine of Charleston Grill executive chef Michelle Weaver make the ultimate reward at the end of the day.

The most important thing about a slow runner is that he’s still running. After eight years of typical band rambling—winding their way through a major label deal with J Records, touring the country, and appearing on television soundtracks for Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless—Slow Runner’s Michael Flynn and Josh Kaler are off to the races again in promotion of their March release, Damage Points.

1. Circa-1965 Patek Philippe Geneve 18K gold watch with crocodile band, $12,500 at Joint Venture Estate Jewelers 

Poetry Inn, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Napa, California