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Savory Springtime Menu Additions at 82 Queen

Spring is Chef Steven Lusby's favorite time of year because it allows him to showcase the best Lowcountry ingredients at 82 Queen. Stop by and enjoy new spring menu additions like Southern Mussels, John's Island Tomato Pie, and Machester Farms Quail.

Pictured here: Lowcountry Jambalaya with Sauteed Shrimp and Crawfish, Caramelized Onions, Medley of Bell Peppers, Tasso Ham, and Carolina Red Rice. Call 82 Queen at 843-723-7591 for reservations or click here to make reservations online.

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Achieve a Sun-Kissed Glow with Laura Mercier's Folklore Collection

 Laura Mercier's new Folklore Collection is a summer staple. It's perfect for getting a naturally bronzed, sun-drenched look with rich earthy tones, accented with bold tribal shades. Perfect for any skin-tone, use these luminous eyeshadows and bronzers for a gorgeous look on summer days and nights.  Available at Cos Bar on King Street. Visit them and speak with one of their makeup experts.

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Keeping Up With King St. from the Charleston Mercury

by Susan Lucas

From The Charleston Mercury

Discoveries.  I love discovering and talking about things that are out of the ordinary, out of the way or out of the box on the peninsula. Balzac Brothers and Good Coffee Company of Charleston at 11 Fulton Street fit all three categories.

Balzac brothers Richard and Ralph began importing unroasted, or green, coffee beans in 1917, opened an office on Wall Street in 1930, and welcomed three more generations to the growing business over the course of 95 years. The Charleston connection came in 1996, when the whole operation moved into the salmon-colored building on Fulton just off King Street.

Balzac imports coffee from at least ten countries and sells it by container load to roasters all over the United States and Canada. In 2001 they imported the first full container of Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee beans to the U.S., subsequently winning the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award. President Richard Keane sits on the board of the National Coffee Association. While tons of coffee from all over the world may not land on Balzac’s Fulton Street doorstep, every coffee they import is cupped (tasted), tested and carefully tracked from the building.

Exquisite Jewelry Gifts for Moms and New Graduates

Mother's Day, Graduation....so much shopping, so little time! Let Joint Venture Estate Jewelers help you select the perfect expression of gratitude & love. This beautiful bracelet has 46 bezel-set diamonds for 1.35 carats, in white gold (previously $1800, now $1150). What a stunning gift for mom or a new graduate!

 Joint Venture Estate Jewelers is at located at 185 King St. Explore their collection of fine, antique, vintage, and modern estate jewelry and watches. 

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Custom Roasted, Responsibly Grown "Good Coffee"

This is "Good Coffee". Grown with the environment in mind, these beans are produced responsibly by farmers who never sacrifice quality, or take shortcuts that could harm the surrounding ecosystem. Good Coffee of Charleston strives to build close relationships with their farmers. They do business honorably, and the farmers they buy from enjoy improvements in their quality of life because of the extra steps they take to maintain a fair and mutually beneficial relationship.

 Good Coffee of Charleston is open 9:00-5:00 PM M-F. Visit them at 11 Fulton street and explore their different coffee varieties. Ten varieties are always on hand, freshly roasted ground or whole bean; custom roasts and blends available. Customer parking is available in their private lot, driveway just west (right) of their building. 

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Brooks Brothers Friends & Family Event, May 8th-11th

 Brooks Brothers is hosting a Friends & Family event Wednesday, May 8th through Saturday, May 11th. Shop the new Gatsby Men's Collection, Women's beautiful pastels and florals for spring, and great new Kid's activewear.  Click here to download a 25% off coupon for the event and bring it in to your nearest Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street.

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Debut of Catherine's Cross at Reinert LePrince Gallery

On May 12th, Millie West will be debuting her second novel, Catherine's Cross, at the Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery at 179 King Street.

Rick Reinert painted the beautiful lowcountry cover art for the book. Stop by to meet the author and enjoy some lemonade & delicious cake decorated like the cover of the book!

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"General Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution in the South" Book Signing, May 4th

 The Preservation Society of Charleston's Book & Gift Shop at King & Queen will host author Jim Piecuch to sign his book General Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution in the South, co-edited by Gregory D. Massey. The book discusses Nathanael Greene, a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Greene has often been acclaimed as the second most important military figure of the Revolution, behind George Washington. This book offers new perspectives on Greene's leadership of Continental troops, his use of the mounted troops of South Carolina partisan leaders Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion, his integration of local militia into his fighting force, and his proposal that slaves be armed and freed in return for their military service.

Stop by The Preservation Society Book & Gift Shop for this free event on Sunday, May 4th from 1-4pm.

Simplify Your Summer Beach Getaway with the ROK's Day At The Beach Package

Skip the hassle of packing for the beach and let The Restoration on King cater to your beach day! When you book the ROK's Day At The Beach Package, they will provide you with beach chairs, toys, and towels, as well as pack a lunch for you from nearby gourmet provisions shop, Caviar & Bananas.

Take advantage of the solitude and grace of any of Charleston’s area beaches by day and return home each evening to experience fine dining, shopping, and nightlife that only downtown Charleston can provide.

Click here to book The Restoration on King's Day at the Beach Package. The Restoration on King is located at 75 Wentworth St. in the King Street Fashion District. Book online or call their front desk at (877) 221-7202.

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Spoil Mom with a Queen Bee Mother's Day Gift Set

On the hunt for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Remind Mom that she's the Queen Bee with The Savannah Bee Company's Queen Bee Mother's Day Gift Set.

This elegant gift set includes one beautiful jar of Royal Jelly Body Butter, one 20oz Flute of Acacia Honey (one of the finest honeys around from a boutique honey farm in Northern Italy), and one 8oz pump container of Blackberry Liquid Honey Hand Soap. This sumptuous set tantalizes the senses and nourishes the body.

Stop by the Savannah Bee Company's downtown location at 216 King Street or shop their Mother's Day gift selections online.

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Charleston Chef Showdown: North Vs. South, May 9th

Charleston Culinary Tours’ Charleston Chefs Showdown will take place on Thursday, May 9th from 6:30-9:30pm at the Maritime Center. South of Calhoun Chefs Ross Webb of Leaf Cafe and Steven Ollard of Amen Street are pitted against North of Calhoun Chefs Trey Stabler of Five Loaves Cafe and Shay MacDonald of HoM.

As these competitors go head to head in a series of cook offs to determine who will be named champion, guests will be able to watch the exhilarating live competition and view the judging panel in action. Judges include Stephanie Barna of Charleston City Paper, Josh Keeler of Two Boroughs Larder and Ken Emery of Burwells.

The TODAY Show Broadcasting Live From Charleston

 The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted to welcome the 4th hour of TODAY, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, to Charleston for a live broadcast on Thursday, May 2. Tune in to NBC at 10 a.m. to see many of the sights, sounds, flavors, and personalities that are unique to Charleston. Or see the action live in person as a member of the audience! There will be two broadcasts taking place on Thursday—8 a.m. and 10 a.m. To see the shows live, arrive at the George Street entrance to the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 2.

"The Battery" 14x14 Painting by Kevin LePrince

Seen here is "The Battery", a 14x14 gorgeous painting of Charleston's historic Battery by Kevin LePrince. 

For more information on this paining, contact the Reinert LePrince Fine Art Gallery at 179 King Street at 843-793-4765.

www.reinertleprince.com

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Brooks Brothers Launches New Great Gatsby Collection

Shop the new Great Gatsby Collection at Brooks Brothers, inspired by the costumes in Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. A majority of the 500 men's costumes featured in the film were inspired by images and products from the company's archives.

F. Scott Fitzgerald was a life-long Brooks Brothers customer. "Brooks Brothers is mentioned several times in Fitzgerald's writings as a representation of the ultimate gentleman's purveyor of fine clothing to the American man of distinction" said costume designer Catherine Martin, making America's oldest clothier a perfect partner for filmmakers. 

Click here to view The Great Gatsby Collection at Brooks Brothers. Shop the collection online or visit your local Charleston Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street.

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The Passing of a Legacy: Fire Chief Thomas Carr

The Carr family and the members of the Charleston Fire Department invite the community to commemorate the life of Chief Thomas Carr. Funeral arrangements are as follows:

• Visitation: Sunday, April 28, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Stuhr's Funeral Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, West Ashley.
• Service: Monday, April 29, 2:00 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Meeting Street and Broad Street, Downtown Charleston.
• Procession: There will be an apparatus procession to escort Chief Carr's ashes from St. Michael's Church to Magnolia Cemetery.
• Burial: immediately following services, Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston.

The Charleston Fire Department would like to thank the community and the fire service for all of the heartfelt condolences and support. The Carr family is very appreciative of the outpouring.

Click here to download news release. For information about Monday's funeral and street closures click here.

Boston Cream Cupcakes Support The One Fund Boston

In response to the tragic events that occurred in Boston this week, Cupcake is running a special promotion going until May 4th, featuring a Boston Cream Cupcake with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the One Fund Boston organization. The Boston Cream Cupcake is a heavenly combination of vanilla cake, vanilla pudding, chocolate icing and a delicious drizzled ganache.

Stop by Cupcake at 433 King Street to pick up one or call (843) 856-7080 to have cupcakes delivered straight to your door. 

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Fourth-Annual Gibbes on the Street Party, May 2nd

For the fourth year, The Gibbes Museum of Art will throw a street party in front of the museum at 135 Meeting Street. Gibbes on the Street will celebrate the unveiling of the People’s Choice Exhibition, and invite patrons to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and music in the middle of Meeting Street. The festivities will take place on Thursday, May 2, from 7:30 – 10pm on Meeting Street between Cumberland and Queen.

Guests will enjoy a melding of the visual and culinary arts with savories and sweets provided by Charleston’s most celebrated chefs. Participating restaurants and purveyors include Bon Bahn Mi, Caviar & Bananas, Charleston Grill, Circa 1886, Cypress, FIG, The Glass Onion, Hank’s, The Grocery, The Macintosh, McCrady’s, Oak, Palmetto Café, Red Drum, Slightly North of Broad, Wild Olive, Sugar Bakeshop, and WildFlour Pastry. An open bar will feature Ciroc ultra premium vodka, Bulleit, and wines by Gallo.

Carolina's Launches New Spring Dinner & Tasting Menu

There's an all new spring dinner menu at Carolina's! Dine in and taste their new selection of small plates like Peppered Beef Carpaccio, Seared Diver Scallops, and Housemade Ravioli. 

You can also enjoy a  complete dining experience at Carolina’s with Chef Jill Mathias’ Tasting Menu. Chef Jill will be cooking for you a Five Course Dinner featuring regional ingredients from Lowcountry farmers and fishermen for $60 per guest. Click here to see Carolina's full dinner menu.

 Carolina’s |10 Exchange Street |Charleston, SC

Call 843-724-3800 to make reservations or click here to make a reservation at Carolina's online.

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Make-A-Wish Event at Brooks Brothers Thurs. & Fri.

Shop for a great cause at Brooks Brothers on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19th! Enjoy 20% off your purchase and to top it off, a portion of all sales goes towards the Golden Fleece Foundation, supporter of the Make-A-Wish charity.

Visit your local Charleston Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street or shop online.

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2013 Charleston Farmer's Market Opens Saturday

This Saturday, April 13th kicks off the 2013 Season for the Charleston Farmer's Market! Since 1989, the Charleston Farmer's Market has supported and featured Lowcountry farmers and growers, artisans, food  vendors, live music, and more! 

Stop by Marion Square at the corner of King & Calhoun Streets and load up on Lowcountry seasonal produce & more. Admission is free. The Farmer's Market is open Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm and runs April 13-December 21, 2013.

*Open on select Sundays from 9:00am - 3:00pm during Piccolo Spoleto Festival (May 26, June 2 & 9) and Holiday Magic (December 1, 8 & 15).

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Spring Makeovers at Cos Bar During 2nd Sunday

Get a new spring look during 2nd Sunday when Cos Bar Charleston has a Laura Mercier artist on location giving makeup lessons. As an added bonus,  score Lancome's free gift with purchase and get 20% off all treatments at the Cos Bar Spa. 

Stop by Cos Bar at 201 King Street in the King Street Antique District to get fresh-faced for Spring.

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