AltWeeklies Wire
The Bourbon Boom is All About the Southnew
Food writer Warren Bobrow has a sure-fire trick for scoring face-time with even the most in-demand personalities at events like this week's Charleston Wine + Food Festival. His introductory e-mail begins: "I'm bringing a couple of bottles of Pappy down with me. Let's have a drink."
Charleston City Paper |
Robert Moss |
03-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Bourbon
From Mud to Tablenew
Travel Channel host George Motz examines traditional family oyster roasts.
Charleston City Paper |
Margaret Allen |
02-22-2012 |
Food+Drink
Mike Daisey brings controversial Apple story to Charlestonnew
The monologist has been performing the Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs since 2010, examining the moral issues surrounding the production of Apple products in China. In late 2011, his message was finally heard.
Charleston City Paper |
Stephanie Barna |
02-11-2012 |
Performance
Tags: Steve Jobs, Mike Daisey
Lewis Black takes aim at the sad and sloppy state of American affairsnew
If you get comedian Lewis Black started on the current presidential race or the state of cable news, be prepared: He'll grumble in his growly tone for more than a few minutes. As the happiest curmudgeon on the national comedy scene, the profanity-laden rants and meandering commentaries come naturally.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
02-09-2012 |
Comedy
Tags: Lewis Black
The Poetry of Craigslistnew
Actual entries from the Missed Connections section of Charleston Craigslist, divided into lines and stanzas and presented without embellishment.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-24-2012 |
Tech
How To Make Infused Liquorsnew
It's pretty simple, and you can pretty much do whatever you want as far as preferences. You can infuse whatever kind of liquor with whatever kind of herbs, vegetables, or spices that you want.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
01-03-2012 |
Food+Drink
How to Rid Your Yard of Molesnew
Some folks think moles are cute. And, well, they kind of are with their squinty little eyes, oversized paws, and long snouts. But for others, especially homeowners in the Lowcountry, they're terrible, tiny pests capable of wreaking havoc on a lawn.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
01-02-2012 |
Gardening
Tags: Lawn Care, Getting Rid of Moles
Video: How to Host an Oyster Roastnew
In addition to cold beer in a can, an authentic oyster roast requires many things, the most important of which is a nip in the air.
Charleston City Paper |
Stephanie Barna |
01-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Oyster Roasts
How to Make a Mint Julepnew
Few drinks showcase whiskey better than the mint julep. And the best part is it's simple to make.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
01-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Mint Julep Recipe
How to Make Sun Teanew
Fill a large Mason jar with water. Add the sugar and lemon slices. "Shake, shake, shake."
Charleston City Paper |
Katie Abbondanza |
01-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Sun Tea
How to Make Shrimp Purloonew
Purloo is a simple dish, requiring little more than rice and whatever meat might be on hand. Any time you add meat to rice and cook it all together in one pot, that's a purloo.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
01-02-2012 |
Food+Drink
How to Change Your Namenew
There are lots of reasons you might want to change your name. Maybe you're running from the law. Or it could be because your hippie parents slapped you with the name Catnip Moonbeam. Or maybe you've gotten hitched and you've decided to take your new partner's last name. (Or conversely, you want to lose it after a divorce.) The steps to making it legal are surprisingly simple; in fact, the hardest part is deciding whether to make the change or not.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
01-02-2012 |
Advice
Video: How To Tie a Bow Tienew
Whether you're sipping mint juleps, attending Sunday worship service in a 300-year-old church, or running for City Council, a dapper bow tie will give you a sure boost on the social ladder.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-02-2012 |
Fashion
How to host an underground art shownew
For many artists, achieving gallery representation is a milestone in their careers, while others would rather take care of the exhibiting themselves. A growing number of artists are planning or taking part in underground exhibits in restaurants, coffeeshops, and alleyways. Typically organized by artists for artists, these shows represent some of the most exciting new talents.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
12-30-2011 |
Art
Tags: Underground Art, Art Shows
Video: How to Fry Chickennew
Martha Lou Gadsden's pink cinderblock restaurant has gotten quite a lot of buzz over the last year -- from The New York Times to Saveur -- but she's been serving soul food from her little kitchen for 28 years now. With the help of her daughter Debra, every weekday she churns out a small menu of homemade Southern fare, including everything from super-salty lima beans to pork chops to macaroni and cheese with a perfectly crispy crust. But most people go to Martha Lou's for the fried chicken.
Charleston City Paper |
Erica Jackson Curran |
12-30-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: fried chicken
