Christmas on the Coast
Alfredo’s on Folly offers a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes for the holidays December 21, 22, & 23 by Lorne Chambers | Editor The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a longstanding Christmas tradition rooted in the Italian-American experience. For Michael...
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Some Like It Hot
Local chef launches boutique catering company By Lorne Chambers | Editor Photo By Paul Cheney Since graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2008, Folly Beach resident Jessica Cobb has worked in just about every part of a restaurant — front of the...
Good Food. Good Beer. Good Times.
Original Pub Tours of Charleston Once again hosts A beer dinner at Chico Feo as part of Charleston Beer Week By Lorne Chambers | Editor As the beer scene in Charleston continues to grow, it’s really no surprise that Charleston Beer Week continues to grow. This year...
Bite Sized — June 2017
Rooftop Bar at Snapper Expected to Reopen Soon On Wednesday, May 10 a fire ravaged the 3rd story rooftop of Snapper Jack’s. The water damage luckily was minimal and the dining room reopened just in time for the weekend visitors. The rooftop is expected to reopen in...
Reviving the Spirit of the Old Folly Pier
New restaurant aims to harness the energy of pier’s heyday By Lorne Chambers | Editor If you were around Folly Beach in the 1950s, then you probably remember Kokomo’s Lounge, a popular watering hole on the corner of Center Street and Artic Avenue that was frequented...
Kicking Some Butts
Planet Follywood is now a non-smoking establishment By Lorne Chambers | Editor For years Planet Follywood was the only non-private bar/restaurant on Folly Beach to still allow smoking indoors. But as of last month, Planet Follywood is no longer a smoking...
Slice of Life
Fast, New York City-style pizza carves out a slice of Center Street Special to The Current Officially opening its doors during the Sea & Sand Festival, Slice of Folly is the newest edition to Center Street. Located in a shotgun storefront, the small pizzeria...
The Washout Catches Its Wave
More than just a facelift, local restaurant has a total rebirth By Lorne Chambers | Editor The restaurant formerly known as The Grill on the Edge has spent several years trying to find its identity. Eventually it turned into the Grill & Island Bar but the same...
Cheers To Folly
Brand New Folly Pub Tour delves into Folly’s History as well as its booze By Lorne Chambers | Editor Sure you can learn a lot about a culture from what they eat. But you can also learn a great deal about it from what it drinks. The French love their wine, the Russians...
The Beer Snob — Sweetwater Runs Deep
IPAS get all the glory, but good ol’ pale ales are worth revisiting By Jeffrey Gredlein | The Beer Snob An interesting trend has been happening, where I find myself seeking out not the wealth of IPAs on offer, but the little, or older, brother pale ale. Although...
Recipe of the Month — Drop-In Deli’s Basil Vinaigrette
By: Lewis Dodson, Drop In Bar & Deli co-owner As we approach the end of Summer and our ocean begins to feel more and more like bath water instead of a refreshing reprieve from the 100+ degree temps, sometimes the only sustenance that sounds remotely appealing is a...