Christmas on King Street

Holiday Event Schedule 2016-17 King Street and Charleston Peninsula: It's Coming!

Here's the preliminary schedule for the real deal downtown Charleston events for the coming holidays. Look forward to a great time shopping, dining and enjoying your holidays in the greatest city anywhere.

Black Tie Optional Friday (King Street’s version of Black Friday) November 25 Free holiday parking begins and lasts through New Year’s Eve. Extended hours and specials.

King Street and Downtown Holiday First Friday Art Walk December 2. All I want for Christmas is a Van Gogh and some books.

King Street and Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll December 9, Eat, Drink and Go Shopping. Each ticket includes a VIP Passport full of specials for that night only, adult refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at almost every store. CLICK BELOW FOR TICKETS.

More than 1,500 shoppers are participating in tonight's event. There will not be an after-party, as in past years, because there is no venue that can accommodate such a lively group in size or energy.

2nd Sunday on King Street December 11. The street is closed and vehicle-free for the half-mile from Queen to Calhoun. Restaurants put tables on the street, vendors bring drinks and treats, musicians play holiday music and local schools bring bands and choruses. Stores offer 2nd Sunday specials, refreshments and special events. 2nd Sunday specials around the rest of the downtown area as well.

Men’s Shopping Night December 22: Last minute specials, refreshments and activities geared toward male shoppers.

If you want to attend, participate, help plan or just eat, drink and go shopping, Click here to sign up for notifications, or call (843) 303-1113, or email susan@kingstreetmarketinggroup.com.

More information ongoing at www.christmasonkingstreet.com.

 

Black Tie Optional Friday Downtown in Charleston

SHOPPING? YES! STEALS? YES! FUN? YES, YES! Tease Blow-Dry Bar $5 off blowout or make-up service 15% off gift card purchases 25% off select salon products and tools 430 King Street   |   1-7 PM   Salon Couture   Products buy one get one 1/2 off.  302B King Street   |   9 AM-5 PM       Seeking Indigo   $200 gift cards just $99 445 King Street   |   10 AM-6 PM   KSMG   20% off tickets to the Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll December 11 to purchase click here, use promo code BLACKFRIDAY.   Online or call (800) 838-3006   |   8 AM-9 PM   Christophe Artisan Chocolatier    Holiday Happy Hour with discounts on advance orders for the holidays. Enjoy their hot drinking-chocolate bar while you shop. 90 Society Street   |   4-6 PM

Give Your Christmas Menu a Little Gourmet Guidance with Help from Caviar & Bananas

Need help planning the menu for Christmas Eve, Christmas or both? Caviar & Bananas can help! From Standing Rib Roast of Beef and Award-Winning Applewood Smoked Nueske Ham to Cranbery Sauce, Stuffing, all the sides, and Chocolate Hazelnut or Apple Pie, and more!

They even have wine pairings figured out! Vegetarian? Gluten Allergy?  They have you covered. Check out their full Christmas menu here.

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Your Gift From the City of Charleston: Free Parking!

Click here to download Charleston Holiday Parking Voucher. Come downtown! Shop, dine and enjoy all the events awaiting you and your loved ones in the best city anywhere.

If you have trouble downloading this voucher, email susan@kingstreetmarketinggroup.com to receive one via email.

Let Caviar & Bananas Do All Of The Work This Holiday Season, You Can Take All Of The Credit

 Caviar & Bananas' 2013 Holiday Menu features a delicious assortment of main course, sides, and desserts perfect for your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Their menu offers their take on classic holiday foods and includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and even a few vegan options.

Featuring Whole Fresh Organic Turkey and All Natural Award-Winning Bone-In Applewood Smoked "Nueske" Ham. Sides include Creamed Kale, Southern-Style Cornbread Stuffing, Spiced "Whole Berry" Cranberry Sauce, Honey Glazed Carrots, and more. An array of house-made desserts and even perfect wines for pairing are available.To view the full menu click here.

Caviar & Bananas is now taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving. Orders will be available for pick-up Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Day). Call 843.577.7757 or 843.577.9997 to place your order today.

Spoil Yourself this Christmas with The Swamp Fox's Special Christmas Day Buffet

Christmas Day is a real treat at The Swamp Fox's Christmas Day Buffet. Enjoy succulent Prime Rib and Turkey Breast at their carving station and choose from two seasonal pastas. Then load up on all the fixings like Pepper Jack Grits, Carolina Red Rice, Collard Greens, Creamed Corn, and many more. And don't forget to save room for dessert! The Swamp Fox is offering their famous Charleston Bread Pudding, an Ice Cream Sundae Bar, and Chocolate Fondue.               Full the full menu, click here.

The Christmas Day Buffet is being served from 12:30-7:30pm at the Swamp Fox Restaurant inside the historic  Francis Marion Hotel. $35 for adults, $13 for children 12 & under, childen under 4 free. For reservations, call 843-724-8888. 

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Teaching More Fundraiser at Muse Supports Self-Sustaining Communities

On Tuesday, December 11th at 7pm, Muse Restaurant will be hosting a fundraiser for the Teaching More non-profit. Teaching More was founded by Danielle Kellem who made her first trip to Kenya in 2009. Intending to stay for five months, she travelled the country alone and volunteered at various places along the way. By the end of the trip, she realized that this was the beginning for her of an ongoing journey into the developing world. The Teaching More non-profit supports the Kaswanga Farm Project, Safety in Pregnancy and Childbirth Training, and HAART-Combating Human Trafficking. Click here to learn more.

Join Muse for this event and enjoy a lovely 3 course meal with wine pairings as well as beer and wine all night.  Laura Ball will be performing and there will be a silent auction featuring the beautiful Kenyan artwork Danielle brought back from her last trip. 

Tickets are $100 per person. For tickets, call Danielle at 406-223-0043 or email danielle@teachingmore.org. For those unable to attend, you can make a donation on the website. Don't miss this really fun evening, just in time for the holidays to help to those who really need it.  

The menu for the evening is available below:

Carolina's Bistro Offering Special Christmas Eve Dinner

In a hurry to find somewhere to eat on Christmas Eve? Carolina's Southern Bistro will be offering a 4-course Christmas Eve Tasting Menu from 5-9PM for $50. The menu for the evening is as follows:

• First Course: White Bean Soup OR Oyster Stew.

• Second Course: Pork Cheek Ravioli with Maitake Mushrooms, Spinach,and Braising Jus OR Arugula & Frisee with Crispy Prosciutto, Figs, Parmesan, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, and Balsamic Vinaigrette.

• Third Course: Hanger Steak with Baked Red Lentils, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Braising Greens OR Pan Sautéed Flounder with Anson Mills Farro, Golden Beets, Squash, Guanciale, Tatsoi, and Onion.

• Fourth Course: Pecan Brittle Basket with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate & Caramel Sauces OR Pot du Crème.

A number of items off of their regular menu will be available as well. Call (843) 724.3800 to make a reservation.

Carolina's Bistro is located at 10 Exchange Street in the French Quarter District of downtown Charleston. 

Start the New Year Off Right at The Cocktail Club

 The Cocktail Club is pulling out the bells and whistles this New Year's Eve. Ring in 2012 in good spirits and join them for a night of craft cocktails, tasty bites, and lively music. 

There are a limited number of tickets available for this event. Tickets are $100 & members receive at 10% discount. Visit The Cocktail Club at 479 King Street to purchase yours today. 

Special New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise from SpiritLine

Celebrate the New Year with style aboard the SpiritLine Dinner Cruise, Saturday, December 31st from 9:30pm-12:30am. Their chef will prepare an exquisite four course dinner that is sure to delight, served by an attentive wait staff, eager to make your experience exceptional. You will enjoy the best that Charleston has to offer while cruising aboard the elegantly decorated Spirit of Carolina. The menu for the evening is as follows:

• Soup: Butternut Squash Soup topped with a Foie Gras Croustade.
• Salad: Mixed Green Salad tossed with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, and a Winter Spice Vinaigrette.
• Entrees: Lobster Crusted Swordfish served with Roast Spaghetti Squash, Herbed Basmati Rice, and Champagne Butter; Wood Oven Roasted Cornish Game Hen with Sautéed Vegetables, Yukon Gold Potato & Granny Smith Apple Au Gratin; and a Natural Jus Filet Mignon Au Poivre atop Winter Vegetables, Truffle Whipped Potatoes, and a Brandy Cream Sauce.
• Dessert: Double Chocolate Tort topped with Raspberry Hollandais.

The rate per person is $85.00. A limited number of private tables for two are available for an additional fee of $30. A cash bar is available. The cruise boards at 9:00pm at Patriots Point

Click here to book your reservation today with SpiritLine Cruises or call (843) 722-BOAT.

Celebrate New Year's Eve this Year at O-Ku Sushi

 O-Ku Sushi is hosting a  New Year’s Eve party on December 31st with an open bar, unlimited hors d’ouevres, and a champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will keep the party going from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Tickets are $80 per person. VIP lounges are available for $100 per person and include a complimentary bottle of champagne, a private cocktail server and an exclusive New Year’s Eve menu. Call 843.737.0112 for more information.  

 

O-Ku I 463 King Street I Charleston, SC 

Make Reservations for New Year's Eve at the Macintosh

 The Macintosh, Upper King's newest restaurant, will be open for New Year's Eve from 5PM-2AM. Ring in the new year with some delicious homegrown cuisine, great company, and a champagne toast at midnight. Make reservations today! Call 843.789.4299 to reserve your spot or make reservations online on OpenTable. 

 

 The Macintosh I 479 B King Street I Charleston

A Gift from the City of Charleston: Free Parking for the 2011 Holiday Season!

From Black Friday through New Year's, park in City Garages downtown for two hours free! Click here to download 2011 Holiday Magic in Downtown Charleston Parking Voucher, print as many as you like and bring them with you each time you come downtown for shopping, dining and holiday fun. There's more! Many merchants offer parking stamps with your purchase or service:

Bits of Lace | Bob Ellis Shoes | Brooks Brothers | Caviar & Bananas | Christophe Chocolatier | Croghan's Jewel Box | Hampden Clothing | Lacoste | Phillips Shoes | Roberto Coin | Sugar Snap Pea | Sweet 185 and more.

Butterfly Women's Consignment Boutique and Cos Bar have onsite free parking for their customers.

Here's another parking tip: if you're visiting the Upper King Design District for evening shopping and dining, the Visitors Center Garage is just $2 for the whole evening after 5:00 PM. You'll also find valet parking at John and King, Radcliffe and King, Broad Street and East Bay and Cumberland Street just east of East Bay. 

You can ride the Carta DASH Trolleys all around downtown for free. It's just too easy to enjoy beautiful downtown Charleston this holiday season. Join us for the best shopping, the best dining, the best salons and spas, and Charleston WreathFest!

Rent Out Fish Restaurant For Your Next Holiday Party

Looking for a location for your private party? Obviously Lowndes Grove, the William Aiken House, and the American Theater are magnificent, but have you considered Fish? Not only is Fish a very cool spot, but did you know that there is no rental fee? How great is that!? They can sit down with you and help you plan your menu, prepared by French Master Chef Nico Romo, your wine selection, and any other details to make your gathering extra special! Check out their new Fall menu to see what's tasty.

Fish is booking fast for the 2011 holiday season and beyond, so don't delay! Call their events office at 843.853.1810 to start planning your party today! For more information visit www.fishrestaurantcharleston.com.

Sercys for Spreading Cervical Cancer Awareness: Cocktails & Silent Auction at Fish December 1st

Please join Fish Restaurant for cocktails & a silent auction to benefit the National Cervical Cancer Coalition on Thursday, December 1st from 6:30-8:30PM. There is no coverage charge for the event. This event is to help encourage the community to advocate cervical cancer screening & prevention by spreading awareness.

Approximately 12,00 cases of invansive cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year and 1/3 of those women will die from this disease. Help them change these statistics by spreading the importance of vaccinating early, pap testing regularly, & HPV test when recommended.

A "sercy" is a term, typically used in the Southern U.S., to describe a small, possibly unexpected gift. So join Fish for this wonderful event & find a sercy for a loved one in your life during this holiday season...all for a great cause! If you would like to donate an item and/or service for the silent auction, please contact SC Chapter Leader, Lauren Whiteside at lwhiteside@nccc-online.org. 

 

 Fish I 442 King Street I Charleston

Christmas 2010: December Second Sunday on King Street, Lights, Presents, Shows, Holidays!

King Street is turning into the place everyone wants to be on the Second Sunday of every month, but even more so in December as all the holiday windows are up, Marion Square is festively lit and all of King Street turns into the region's holiday hub. There's even a rumor that a very special flash mob is in the planning for this month's launch. Stay tuned!

Experience the magic of our renowned Farmers Market as the vendors and artisans make a special Sunday appearance. Joined by Santa from 10-4! The Charleston Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker is at the Gaillard at 3:00 pm. The Threshold Repertory Theatre presents Every Christmas Story Every Told (and then some!) at The Meminger at 2:30. The Charleston Men’s Chorus presents Christmas at the Sottile at 2:00.

The Preservation Society's Book Signing Series moved to Second Sunday this year. The event features a group of distinguished local authors whose works encompass a wide variety of topics related to Charleston. Mercury editor Charles Waring will be there to sign copies of the newly released third edition of "The Way It Was in Charleston" by Laura Witte Waring, for which he wrote the preface. 

Join us from Broad to Spring street and you finish your Holiday shopping and shows, events and activities. Sunday brunch Part One at Halls Chophouse Gospel Sunday Brunch, Part Two at the Swamp Fox Southern Weekend Buffet, overlooking the lights at Marion Square. So many benedicts, so  little me.

Ready to plot your 2nd Sunday course? Download the map here.

Christmas 2009: Plan Your New Year's Eve at Fish

a href="http://littleworksofheart.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452dc8469e20120a7727c56970b-pi" style="float: left;"> Haven't made your plans for New Years Eve yet? Come downtown to King Street as Fish Executive Chef Nico Romo will present a four-course, prix-fixe menu for only $50. Plus, for only $15 more, you will savor the hand-selected optional wine pairings. 

Gratuity and taxes are extra. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 843-722-FISH (3473) for reservations.

Fish, located at 442 King Street, is just steps from The William Aiken House and the American Theater. Fish is a proud member of Charleston's historic Upper King Design District.