February 2026
Room at the TableWhile planning this year’s Eat & Drink issue, I found myself reflecting on Charleston’s dining scene over the quarter-century-plus I’ve called this city home—and what a ride it’s been. Remember the wonderfully sleepy days of the early aughts, when parking downtown was easy and you could slip into just about any restaurant, even FIG, without a second thought? Granted, far fewer people lived in or visited Charleston then, and the city’s culinary palette was comparatively limited.
January 2026
Life & LibertyAfter closing out Charleston magazine’s big 50th anniversary year, we’re rolling into 2026 and an auspicious milestone—the 250th birthday of the United States. It’s a huge deal, and Charleston, due to its significant role in the American Revolution, was selected by Congress and the America250 commission as a “lead city” for official commemorations, alongside Boston, Philadelphia, and New York.