drinks @ the vendue.

Frommer's Review: 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC. Phone, 800/845-7900
If you like your drinks with a view, there is none more panoramic than the rooftop of the Vendue Inn. As you down your cocktails, you can take in a sweeping vista of Charleston that includes Waterfront Park, the Cooper River Bridges, and embattled Fort Sumter. Patronize this upmarket bar for your sundowner. From Sunday to Friday you can listen to live music, including jazz, reggae, and bluegrass. There's never a cover charge. Hours are daily 11:30am to 11pm.

(sorry no pics on the rooftop, but this is a great place to grab a drink + watch the sun head down for the night.

the portal to charleston

expect to see cemetarys, cobblestone streets, ghost tours + spectauclar anti-bellum homes (Rainbow Row) and secret gardens. per your charleston discovery.

food doors.

These winter st louis blues are making me hungry for southern comfort food + fine, fine dining. So, if you are staying or visiting the big C town, I recommend a few (Nick will weigh in shortly)...although I dare to say most of these would be on his list. Here are a few top hits (in no particular order.)

1) PENINSULA GRILL- dinner.
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401(843) 723-0700

2) SLIGHTLY NORTH OF BROAD (S.N.O.B.) - dinner or lunch.

207 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403 (843) 937-0930

3) JUSTINE'S KITCHEN- lunch.

251 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29401-1602Phone: (843) 722-7224

4) McCRADY's- dinner.

2 Unity Aly Charleston, SC 29401(843) 577-0025

5) SERMETS- lunch.

276 King StCharleston, SC 29401, owned by our good Turkish friend, Sermet.

6) HOMINY GRILL - breakfast + lunch.

207 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403(843) 937-0930

Spoleto Festival.

The 17 day long Spoleto Festival in Charelston runs thru May 31st-June 8th. Please remember this when making plans to stay in Chaz or if you want to attend any of the events. Super cultural event running for 31 years. Nick will have more to add...aftearll, he's the College of Charelston alum.

(Above photo): The 2007 Spoleto Festival USA's official poster is by renowned American artist Chuck Close. The 26"w x 38"h poster, entitled Large Phil Fingerprint/Random (1979), is a portrait of legendary composer and long-time friend Philip Glass, whose latest concert work Book of Longing will made its U.S. premiere at the 2007 festival.

"A beauty of an event...
As usual, the operas are surrounded by a teeming array of other musical events, dance and theater. And the charms of the city... are everywhere."
The New York Times

golfin' part duex

This is the scoop for the golf outings/rates:

March 14-May 29 Golf Rates:
Oak Point: $106
Cougar, Turtle, and Osprey: $175
Ocean Course: $298

-The above rates include green fees, golf cart and range balls and are subject to 5% sales tax.
-There is a $25 per person surcharge for all shotgun starts. This charge includes tournament set up and gratuities.
-There is a $10 per person Tournament Charge for non-shotgun events.
-Club Rentals are available for $60 per set.
-Ocean Course Only: As of January 1, 2007: All golfers with tee times starting before 12PM are required to walk. Caddies are provided for all golfers at no additional fee. The recommended gratuity, based on service, is $65.00 per player. Anyone wishing to take a golf cart will be issued a tee time after 12pm.

GOLFERS! You should comment on what course you want to play and I'll put you in touch with the proper Golf Pro. We have a lotta golfers--Greg Park, Johnny UK, Novak, Chiodini, Dennis, and my bro in law, Chris. We can get this going but let myself or nick know if you need help. should be some good clean fun out on the courses!