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Struggling with Knee or Shoulder Pain that won't improve?
From serious sports injuries causing tissue damage to bone issues and stiffness that comes with age, living with pain is, well, a pain. But it's more than that - it's a stressful, often upsetting way to get through your day, month, and year. Have you ever tried to get out of bed with sore, stiff knees? Most folks would rather just get back in bed. Think you might try exercising with plantar fasciitis? Don't plan on running far or doing cardio for very long. Torn rotator cuff? Without proper treatment, your life might not ever be the same.
Living with pain and the inevitable issues that come with age can seriously affect your wellbeing and happiness. Sure, you could wake up every morning and rely on addicting medications to help you move. Or, you could risk further injury and damage with invasive surgeries that require long periods of recovery and downtime. But those can't be the only two options for treatment, can they?
Fortunately, a new, natural, non-invasive treatment for pain is revolutionizing the medical industry and transforming people's lives. It's giving athletes, average folks, and people of a certain age a reason to be hopeful. It's called Softwave therapy, and unlike many fly-by-night medications and sketchy treatments, it's backed by science and provided by Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine.
If you're barely making it through the day suffering from chronic pain, this FDA-approved drug-free treatment may be for you. Softwave therapy has already been used by thousands of people around the country living with issues like shoulder pain, knee pain, and plantar fasciitis. You could be next.
Though its popularity has only grown in recent years, Softwave therapy - also known as shockwave therapy - has been around for years. In fact, the first systematic study into the benefits of shockwave therapy took place way back in 1950. So, what is Softwave therapy?
Softwave therapy is a method of treatment that works incredibly well for mobility rehab, pain relief, and full-body recovery, usually from chronic pain or injuries. Softwave therapy uses a device emitting low-energy soundwaves that target a patient's injured area. These low-intensity waves boost blood flow and kickstart your body's natural healing processes, relieving long-term pain and helping your body to heal a wide range of injuries and conditions.
The main targets in the body include bones, tendons, and other soft tissues, which are encouraged to regenerate and repair via the shockwaves. Often, shockwave therapy is used in conjunction with other non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care, which we offer at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine. The results are often incredible, leaving patients wondering why they never tried Softwave therapy before.
Softwave therapy works especially well for:
Better Blood Flow
Collagen Stimulation
Reducing Inflammation
Kickstarting cell growth and healing factors
Breaking down build-ups of calcium
With FDA clearance, little-to-no side effects, and quick application time, Softwave therapy is a welcome alternative for people suffering from pain. Who wants to spend weeks or months recovering from a surgery that might not even work? Likewise, who would want to become dependent on over-the-counter or, even worse, prescription pain meds? Living a life of addiction is a road nobody wants to go down.
Softwave therapy represents a revolution in non-invasive pain treatment; best of all, it's highly effective. Independent studies prove that shockwave therapy helps with pain. 65-91% of patients using shockwave therapy experienced real-deal improvements in damaged muscle and bone tissue, solving their mobility problems and drastically reducing pain. It almost sounds too good to be true, but as many patients at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine will tell you - it isn't.
Book AppointmentSome of the most common conditions that Softwave therapy treats include:
When you get up in the morning and go to the bathroom to brush your teeth, do you notice a stabbing, sharp pain near your heel? Does the pain go away once you have a chance to walk around? If so, you could have plantar fasciitis. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, this painful condition is quite common. About two million people suffer from plantar fasciitis every year, and almost 10% of all people will experience the condition at least once in their life.
This common foot issue happens when the plantar fascia - a fan-shaped tissue near your heel - gets inflamed. The plantar fascia is a thick strip of connective tissue that links your toes to your heel bone, helping to preserve the arch of your foot. When this band is strained, it causes intensely sharp pain, usually in the morning when you wake up and plant your feet on the floor.
Most folks ignore plantar fasciitis because the pain eventually goes away throughout the day. However, if left untreated, plantar fasciitis can lead to weakness and chronic pain, which may affect daily walking.
Some causes of plantar fasciitis include:
The short answer to this question is not really. Patients with plantar fasciitis will ice the affected area with little-to-no relief since they spend so much time on their feet. It's hard to rest an achy heel if you've got a job that requires you to be on your feet. Anti-inflammatory meds like Advil don't work all that well, either. They may provide temporary pain relief, but in terms of a long-term solution, taking these drugs will cause major side effects.
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When more conservative treatment options like ice and over-the-counter meds don't work, most doctors turn to ultra-expensive orthotics, steroid injections, or invasive surgery. For the average person, those options fail on all fronts, as they carry risks for side effects and may even cause the issue to worsen.
Instead of going under the knife or changing their daily routines, many people suffering from plantar fasciitis are turning to Softwave therapy for relief.
During a shockwave therapy session, our expert providers use a special probe to deliver pressure waves to inflamed tissue. These waves trigger natural healing processes causing new blood vessels to form. In turn, oxygen is supplied to the affected area, reducing inflammation and causing healthy cells to regenerate. Shockwave therapy also produces collagen, which is crucial for connective tissue health.
With just a few visits, many patients find long-term relief from plantar fasciitis without relying on strange drugs or harmful surgeries.
Living with knee pain is just miserable. From knee tendonitis to osteoarthritis, knee pain can prevent you from enjoying activities and affect your day-to-day life. Your knee is a joint comprised of cartilage, bone, ligaments, and fluids. Tendons and muscles within the knee help the joint move. When one of these crucial knee structures is hurt or compromised, it results in knee pain and long-lasting knee problems. This, in turn, leads to difficulty walking at best and debilitating knee issues at worse.
If you're an active person or somebody who plays sports often, you're probably all too familiar with knee pain - especially common conditions like patellar tendinopathy. Also called "jumpers knee," this issue happens at the patellar tendon, which is found on the front of the knee just under the knee cap. When living with this condition, most patients experience pain around the kneecap or lower down on the leg around the tibia.
In addition to injuries and issues like jumper's knee, everyday wear and tear will cause knee pain over time. With time, this knee pain can develop into arthritis. If your knees are swollen, painful, or stiff, you may have arthritis in your knees. Regardless of the kind of knee pain you're experiencing, treatment options have been limited to agonizing surgeries and addicting pain medications. But that all changes with shockwave therapy for knee pain in North Charleston, SC.
Though no two knee pain problems are exactly the same, shockwave therapy has been shown to be highly effective for knee pain. In fact, many patients at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine find relief after just one session. Many times, sessions can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. So if you want to find relief for knee pain on your lunch break, that's definitely possible.
As is the case with plantar fasciitis, Softwave therapy works by sending sound wave and low-energy impulses to the affected area of your knee. These pulses stimulate your body's healing factors, which can help regenerate and repair damaged tendons and tissues. Softwave therapy for knee pain is especially promising for people who have tried other treatments - like surgery and pain meds - with disappointing results.
Benefits include:
Several studies and reviews prove that Softwave therapy can be very beneficial for people suffering from knee pain problems like jumper's knee. A study involving 66 patients with knee pain found that they enjoyed a significant improvement in their reported pain levels with Softwave therapy. In fact, knee pain was reduced by nearly 50% after a single month. When combined with other regenerative and physical therapy treatments at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, your days of living with knee pain are numbered.
Book AppointmentHere's a fact for you to consider: Every joint that you have in your body plays a part in your day-to-day life. But when we think of joint issues, we typically jump to knee issues. However, your knees aren't the only joints in your body to go through wear and tear. Your shoulders experience just as much, if not more, wear and tear than your knees. We put a strain on our shoulders just about every time we use or move our arms. Our shoulders play a pivotal part in living a normal life. When they begin to deteriorate over time due to age or overuse, it creates a litany of painful problems.
There are many causes of shoulder pain, like deterioration, inflammation, and trauma. Of the many painful shoulder conditions affecting Americans yearly, rotator cuff tendonitis and arthritis are very common. Also called calcific tendinitis, rotator cuff pain is caused by built-up calcium deposits on the shoulder's tendons, which connect your rotator cuff to nearby muscles and bones. This painful condition is usually linked to sports, like basketball and volleyball, or in professions requiring repetitive movements, like in the plumbing industry.
Some common symptoms of shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinitis include:
Though strengthening exercises and some medications provide temporary relief for shoulder pain, they're not meant as long-term solutions. Luckily, Softwave therapy for rotator cuff pain in North Charleston, SC, can help.
Shockwave therapy has been shown to work wonders for shoulder pain. Low-intensity shockwaves break up calcium deposits and jumpstart your body's healing processes, stimulating blood flow and healthy cell growth. Shockwave treatment is especially effective for long-term shoulder pain since it releases stem cells, sends growth factors to the affected area, and boosts capillary production. Shockwave therapy has also been shown to break down scar tissue and eliminate trigger points, all of which decrease shoulder pain. This relief is most often long-lasting, unlike other treatments like medications and injections.
Many studies support the efficacy of Softwave therapy for shoulder conditions like rotator cuff pain and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. In a study of 84 patients living with long-term rotator cuff tendonitis, participants in the treatment group saw a significant decrease in the intensity of their shoulder pain. Another study related to shockwave therapy for calcific tendonitis found that 86.6% of patients experienced fewer calcifications.
If you're having to live with rotator cuff pain or another type of shoulder issue, choosing Softwave therapy may be your best course of action.
Book AppointmentWhether you're sick of living with intense heel pain from plantar fasciitis, the mobility issues associated with knee pain, or the day-to-day struggles of rotator cuff degeneration, you'll find hope at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine. Unlike some medical clinics, our team of doctors and specialists focus on an integrative, multidisciplinary approach to healing. Instead of relying on addictive medications and invasive surgeries, we prefer to address the underlying causes that our patients face.
We combine several all-natural pain relief therapies so that your shoulder pain, knee pain, joint pain, and foot pain go away for good. We resolve pain by using healing treatments that restore function and improve mobility for the long term. Our state-of-the-art regenerative medicine treatments, used hand-in-hand with proven chiropractic techniques, will stimulate your body's healing power from within. If your pain is related to muscles, nerves, and bones, our doctors can help you overcome discomfort, injury, or medical conditions affecting these systems.
If you've been unable to resolve your pain or have become dependent on painkillers to cope, Softwave therapy may be the natural solution you need. It all starts with a quick call to our office, so we can begin to understand your needs. When you come for your first visit, our doctors will find the personalized treatment you need so that you can manage your pain in a non-invasive and drug-free environment manner.
Book AppointmentDrury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 27 states, now welcomes guests to its newest hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The ...
Drury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 27 states, now welcomes guests to its newest hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston offers 252 guest rooms and suites and more than 3,600 square feet of flexible meeting space. It is the second Drury Hotel in South Carolina and the seventh across the Carolinas.
The Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston is conveniently located three miles from the Charleston International Airport and less than 10 miles from downtown Charleston and Daniel Island. Situated off I-26 at 2934 West Montague Avenue in North Charleston, the new hotel is an ideal destination for leisure and business travelers, and minutes from local attractions including the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. Guests will experience Drury's free amenities, including hot breakfast, dinnertime snacks and beverages at Drury's signature 5:30 Kickback®, Wi-Fi, parking, an outdoor pool and spa, and 24-hour business and fitness centers. Travelers can also enjoy the hotel's Market and on-site dining with The Kitchen + Bar, which is open late every night in the lobby.
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston, business and group travelers will experience Drury Hotels' Meetings with More program, offering value and flexibility, including free Wi-Fi in meeting rooms for all attendees and no food and beverage minimums. The hotel's meeting space can accommodate a variety of meetings or events with up to 432 attendees, with pre-function spaces, customizable set-up options, catering, and audiovisual options at affordable rates. Drury also offers a flexible cancellation policy that allows groups to use a portion of their cancellation fee toward a future event at any Drury Hotel. For more information or to schedule your next event, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-436-1169.
The hotel will employ 70 full-time and part-time team members in North Charleston, with General Manager John Ogrzewalla leading the team.
Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar patrons are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce, these destinations are the undisputed best stops in ...
Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar patrons are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce, these destinations are the undisputed best stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack.
New to the map this update: Coast Brewing Co., the Tattooed Moose, and Heavy’s Barburger. Selections are listed geographically, from north to south.
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Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple (with multiple locations). Folks travel far and wide for their very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.
The wings at the Tattooed Moose are large and saucy. Pick from Buffalo, Asian-style, Nashville hot, or habenero honey mustard.
Coast Brewing Co. is known for its stellar beers, but the kitchen menu is just as great. What sets the wings apart from all others? The kitchen marinates the bird in kölsch and fries them in beef tallow, lending even more umami flavor to the chicken. Choose from Buffalo, lemon pepper, or clarified butter.
North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville hot, Carolina Gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.
King BBQ co-owner Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, New York, so husband Shuai Wang had to put out some real-deal Buffalo wings covered in the distinctive tangy, buttery red sauce. They are only available on Sundays and pairs well with the Bills games on the television. They have also offered Sichuan wings as a special.
When Heavy’s first opened, Charleston was curious about the burgers, but word about the wings (and how good they are) quickly spread. The restaurant offers jumbo drums and flats tossed in Red Ranger sauce, the Wright sauce (a zesty honey garlic), or lemon pepper dry rub.
Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce. Customers looking for an extra kick can add the Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a painkiller.
The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Sichuan peppercorns.
Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.
Stop by rollicking Vietnamese restaurant Pink Bellies for the garlic “KFC” wings. Despite the moniker, these are far superior to anything the fast food chain puts out. Chef Thai Phi covers the chicken in a sweet soy glaze and tops it with bleu cheese and pickled daikon.
Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have a great cocktail, but the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible Gorgonzola ranch.
King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.
Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There are 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic Parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.
Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.
This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.
Customers can order regular or boneless wings at Charleston Sports Pub locations across the Lowcountry. There’s 17 different flavors, and it offers a family wing box with 40 wings and French fries for $59.99.
Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple (with multiple locations). Folks travel far and wide for their very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.
The wings at the Tattooed Moose are large and saucy. Pick from Buffalo, Asian-style, Nashville hot, or habenero honey mustard.
Coast Brewing Co. is known for its stellar beers, but the kitchen menu is just as great. What sets the wings apart from all others? The kitchen marinates the bird in kölsch and fries them in beef tallow, lending even more umami flavor to the chicken. Choose from Buffalo, lemon pepper, or clarified butter.
North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville hot, Carolina Gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.
King BBQ co-owner Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, New York, so husband Shuai Wang had to put out some real-deal Buffalo wings covered in the distinctive tangy, buttery red sauce. They are only available on Sundays and pairs well with the Bills games on the television. They have also offered Sichuan wings as a special.
When Heavy’s first opened, Charleston was curious about the burgers, but word about the wings (and how good they are) quickly spread. The restaurant offers jumbo drums and flats tossed in Red Ranger sauce, the Wright sauce (a zesty honey garlic), or lemon pepper dry rub.
Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce. Customers looking for an extra kick can add the Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a painkiller.
The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Sichuan peppercorns.
Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.
Stop by rollicking Vietnamese restaurant Pink Bellies for the garlic “KFC” wings. Despite the moniker, these are far superior to anything the fast food chain puts out. Chef Thai Phi covers the chicken in a sweet soy glaze and tops it with bleu cheese and pickled daikon.
Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have a great cocktail, but the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible Gorgonzola ranch.
King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.
Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There are 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic Parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.
Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.
This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.
Customers can order regular or boneless wings at Charleston Sports Pub locations across the Lowcountry. There’s 17 different flavors, and it offers a family wing box with 40 wings and French fries for $59.99.
What could be more luxurious than going to a leisurely breakfast during the week? Perhaps you took the day off, need to conduct a morning meeting, or want a great plate of eggs and a cup of coffee. Here are the essential weekday breakfast establishments to know in the Lowcountry. And if it’s the weekend, check out b...
What could be more luxurious than going to a leisurely breakfast during the week? Perhaps you took the day off, need to conduct a morning meeting, or want a great plate of eggs and a cup of coffee. Here are the essential weekday breakfast establishments to know in the Lowcountry. And if it’s the weekend, check out brunch.
New to the map this update: Big Bad Breakfast. Map points are listed geographically from north to south.
Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process.
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions quickly is the go-to for Park Circle inhabitants to find a full breakfast near the neighborhood. The morning menu is served all day, including the doughnut sandwich layered with coffee-rubbed bacon, over easy egg, and served with a coffee dip.
Mercantile is one of the most spacious breakfast options to open on the peninsula, so bring the laptop and get some work done too — plenty of seats. The stylish spot opens early for those looking for coffee, yogurt bowls, breakfast sandwiches, or house-smoked salmon on a bagel. Bonus: free wifi and a large parking lot.
Bodega is the spot to visit if you are in need of a super hearty breakfast sandwich or hair of the dog. The restaurant is an ode to New York City bodegas and even comes complete with walls of chips and candy in its takeout area. Popular items include the smoked salmon toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and the Gropfather, a twist on a chicken parm sandwich, made with pesto and nduja. There’s also plenty of boozy breakfast drinks for those in need.
Bright spot the Daily carries creative coffee drinks, like the black sesame latte, and some of the quickest breakfast items around. Stop by this hip cafe for an avocado toast or breakfast pita before heading to the office.
Vicious Biscuit serves other items than biscuits, but the fluffy carbs are the big draw here. Prepare to feel the need for a nap after indulging in a fried chicken biscuit the size of your head. There’s dozens of biscuit combos to try.
It’s already in the name — Big Bad Breakfast is a reliable spot for fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs, any way you like. If you’re feeling boozy, the bar has plenty of bloody marys and Irish coffees.
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe offer breakfast/brunch every day of the week and all day long. The vibe is chill and the food is filling. The Fruity Pebble pancakes and breakfast burrito with chorizo gravy are solid choices.
Tuck into cozy cafe Little Line for a big Southern breakfast with cheddar grits at the counter or order a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel to go. The chic Westside spot has proven consistent in its delivery of breakfast staples since it first opened. And if you’re running short on time, you can order ahead online.
West Ashley eatery Early Bird Diner is the greasy spoon of contemporary Southern dreams. The waitstaff leans quirky and tattooed, and the food is filling and comforting. Try the chicken and waffles with honey mustard drizzle at least once, and then move on to the traditional sides and other comforting menu items.
Marina Variety Store is Charleston's diner by the sea. With views of the Ashley River, there's no better place to tuck into a bottomless cup of coffee and a bowl of shrimp and grits when the weather is clear.
Thoughtful pastries are the big draw at Harken Cafe, like the apple tahini muffins or brown sugar cake with pumpkin butter. But, if you have a free morning, grab a seat in the Parisian-inspired cafe and order a slice of quiche full of local produce or a fluffy egg sandwich on a ricotta biscuit.
Queen Street Grocery is nestled in the French Quarter, so customers can watch the carriage tours go by as they cut into a crepe or omelette. For those on the go, choose a hot-pressed breakfast sandwich on a croissant or bagel.
As the name states, Millers All Day does indeed serve breakfast all day. Look for big fluffy biscuits, pancakes, grits, and plenty of bacon in a hip, yet comfortable, dining room.
Fast & French serves a no-frills breakfast of croissants, toasts, ham plates, and cream cheese on rye with raisins. There might not be any eggs, but it's hard to resist the European charm of the cafe and the full carafes of French press coffee.
Tucked off of Colonial Lake, Alcove Market offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, craft beer, wines, fresh-pressed juices, and a pantry stocked with goods like Rio Bertolini’s ravioli, cocktail olives, and various gourmet snacks. Offerings include avocado toast on Charleston Gold rice bread, a quinoa bowl with green goddess dressing, and a spectacular breakfast muffin stuffed with a poached egg
Super cute spot Baguette Magic offers carbs on carbs on carbs. Patrons rave about the recovery baguette — a hangover-curing combination of scrambled eggs, bacon, prosciutto, white cheddar, tomato jam, and arugula. For those in search of something sweet, check out the homemade Pop-Tarts or the chocolate croissant.
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions quickly is the go-to for Park Circle inhabitants to find a full breakfast near the neighborhood. The morning menu is served all day, including the doughnut sandwich layered with coffee-rubbed bacon, over easy egg, and served with a coffee dip.
Mercantile is one of the most spacious breakfast options to open on the peninsula, so bring the laptop and get some work done too — plenty of seats. The stylish spot opens early for those looking for coffee, yogurt bowls, breakfast sandwiches, or house-smoked salmon on a bagel. Bonus: free wifi and a large parking lot.
Bodega is the spot to visit if you are in need of a super hearty breakfast sandwich or hair of the dog. The restaurant is an ode to New York City bodegas and even comes complete with walls of chips and candy in its takeout area. Popular items include the smoked salmon toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and the Gropfather, a twist on a chicken parm sandwich, made with pesto and nduja. There’s also plenty of boozy breakfast drinks for those in need.
Bright spot the Daily carries creative coffee drinks, like the black sesame latte, and some of the quickest breakfast items around. Stop by this hip cafe for an avocado toast or breakfast pita before heading to the office.
Vicious Biscuit serves other items than biscuits, but the fluffy carbs are the big draw here. Prepare to feel the need for a nap after indulging in a fried chicken biscuit the size of your head. There’s dozens of biscuit combos to try.
It’s already in the name — Big Bad Breakfast is a reliable spot for fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and eggs, any way you like. If you’re feeling boozy, the bar has plenty of bloody marys and Irish coffees.
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe offer breakfast/brunch every day of the week and all day long. The vibe is chill and the food is filling. The Fruity Pebble pancakes and breakfast burrito with chorizo gravy are solid choices.
Tuck into cozy cafe Little Line for a big Southern breakfast with cheddar grits at the counter or order a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel to go. The chic Westside spot has proven consistent in its delivery of breakfast staples since it first opened. And if you’re running short on time, you can order ahead online.
West Ashley eatery Early Bird Diner is the greasy spoon of contemporary Southern dreams. The waitstaff leans quirky and tattooed, and the food is filling and comforting. Try the chicken and waffles with honey mustard drizzle at least once, and then move on to the traditional sides and other comforting menu items.
Marina Variety Store is Charleston's diner by the sea. With views of the Ashley River, there's no better place to tuck into a bottomless cup of coffee and a bowl of shrimp and grits when the weather is clear.
Thoughtful pastries are the big draw at Harken Cafe, like the apple tahini muffins or brown sugar cake with pumpkin butter. But, if you have a free morning, grab a seat in the Parisian-inspired cafe and order a slice of quiche full of local produce or a fluffy egg sandwich on a ricotta biscuit.
Queen Street Grocery is nestled in the French Quarter, so customers can watch the carriage tours go by as they cut into a crepe or omelette. For those on the go, choose a hot-pressed breakfast sandwich on a croissant or bagel.
As the name states, Millers All Day does indeed serve breakfast all day. Look for big fluffy biscuits, pancakes, grits, and plenty of bacon in a hip, yet comfortable, dining room.
Fast & French serves a no-frills breakfast of croissants, toasts, ham plates, and cream cheese on rye with raisins. There might not be any eggs, but it's hard to resist the European charm of the cafe and the full carafes of French press coffee.
Tucked off of Colonial Lake, Alcove Market offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, craft beer, wines, fresh-pressed juices, and a pantry stocked with goods like Rio Bertolini’s ravioli, cocktail olives, and various gourmet snacks. Offerings include avocado toast on Charleston Gold rice bread, a quinoa bowl with green goddess dressing, and a spectacular breakfast muffin stuffed with a poached egg
Super cute spot Baguette Magic offers carbs on carbs on carbs. Patrons rave about the recovery baguette — a hangover-curing combination of scrambled eggs, bacon, prosciutto, white cheddar, tomato jam, and arugula. For those in search of something sweet, check out the homemade Pop-Tarts or the chocolate croissant.
Drury Hotels has opened its newest property in North Charleston, S.C., marking its second location in the state and seventh across the Carolinas. The Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston features 252 guestrooms and suites along with more than 3,600 square feet of meeting space. It is located at 2934 West Montague Ave., less than 10 miles from downtown Charleston and Daniel Island.The hotel is situated three miles from Charleston International Airport and offers access to major local attractions including the North Charleston Coliseum &a...
Drury Hotels has opened its newest property in North Charleston, S.C., marking its second location in the state and seventh across the Carolinas. The Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston features 252 guestrooms and suites along with more than 3,600 square feet of meeting space. It is located at 2934 West Montague Ave., less than 10 miles from downtown Charleston and Daniel Island.
The hotel is situated three miles from Charleston International Airport and offers access to major local attractions including the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. It is situated just off I-26 and is designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers.
Guests have access to Drury’s signature offerings including complimentary hot breakfast, evening snacks and beverages during the 5:30, high-speed Wi-Fi and on-site parking.
Other amenities include an outdoor pool and spa, 24-hour business and fitness centers and The Kitchen + Bar, a lobby restaurant and bar that remains open late each night. “We are proud to grow our presence in South Carolina as we offer warm welcomes to guests at the Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston,” said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels Company, LLC.
“Our team members are ready to offer award-winning service to ensure our guests can relax and enjoy the comforts and amenities they trust as they experience South Carolina’s unique beaches, history and cuisine.”
Meeting planners can access the company’s Meetings with More program at the property, which includes free Wi-Fi in meeting rooms and no food and beverage minimums. The hotel’s event space accommodates up to 432 attendees and includes pre-function areas, customizable layouts, audiovisual equipment and catering services.
Drury also offers a flexible cancellation policy, which allows groups to apply part of any cancellation fees to future bookings at any Drury property. The hotel will employ 70 full-time and part-time team members under general manager John Ogrzewalla.
The North Charleston location reflects Drury’s ongoing regional growth. With more than 150 hotels across 27 states, the company continues to expand in both urban and suburban markets. Its existing presence in the Carolinas includes locations in Charlotte, Greenville and Columbia.
Drury’s operational model focuses on integrated amenities designed to support long and short stays. Recent openings have emphasized convenience to airports and business corridors along with offerings tailored to group and corporate travel needs. The company continues to evaluate new markets across the Southeast, with further announcements expected later this year.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Water Mission held its annual fundraising event Saturday morning in North Charleston.Water Mission is a nonprofit based in North Charleston that works year-round to fight the global water crisis and create safe water solutions for people across the world. Millions of people in the world must walk for miles every single day just to collect water that is often contaminated and unsafe to consume.This is why since 2007, Water Mission has hosted the annual “Walk for Water” event. This is o...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Water Mission held its annual fundraising event Saturday morning in North Charleston.
Water Mission is a nonprofit based in North Charleston that works year-round to fight the global water crisis and create safe water solutions for people across the world. Millions of people in the world must walk for miles every single day just to collect water that is often contaminated and unsafe to consume.
This is why since 2007, Water Mission has hosted the annual “Walk for Water” event. This is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers and is centered on spreading awareness about the need for clean, safe water.
Thousands of people in the Lowcountry gathered at Riverfront Park in North Charleston to simulate what women and children all across the world do every single day. Participants carried a bucket and walked a mile and a half to Water Mission to fill those buckets up with dirty water and then walk the mile and a half back with the water collected.
The walk not only spreads awareness about the work that Water Mission does, but it also raises funds to support that work.
Mary Howell, the senior manager of community engagement at Water Mission, says that on average, this event will raise them $700,000 which can change the lives of over 14,000 people.
“Every $50 we raise will bring safe water to one person. That’s one person who doesn’t have to walk for water. One person who’s not drinking contaminated water that will make them sick and potentially cause them to lose their life,” she says.
The event is $25 for adults to register, $10 for children and free for children under the age of five. All of this money goes directly toward the nonprofit.
The North Charleston Walk for Water is the flagship walk, but 82 different walks will take place across the world. Different partners, churches and schools in different communities will host walks in their areas throughout the year.
For the North Charleston walk, Howell says they anticipate seeing around 5,000 participants. Almost 3,000 have already registered, but there is no limit to the number of people who can register.
“A quarter of the world’s population is collecting water with bacteria, disease, parasites, and kids are getting sick and ultimately, every 37 seconds someone loses their life because they lack access to safe water,” Howell says. “That number is why we’re here. That number is why we gather at Riverfront Park. We want to bring hope to those 2 billion people,” Howell says.
While the event is symbolic, it is also full of fun. They will have an assortment of games and activities including a “toilet toss,” the organization’s version of corn hole, as well as card making for people in other country programs and a bubble station. There will also be several food trucks at the event.
The Walk for Water will take place Saturday, March 29 at Riverfront Park. Water Mission will host an open registration and T-shirt pickup event on Friday at Firefly Distillery located at 4201 Spruill Avenue in North Charleston. That event will be from noon to 6 p.m.
If unable to attend the Friday registration event, there will be another opportunity next Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Water Mission, located at 1150 Molly Greene Way Building 1605 in North Charleston. They will also allow registration and T-shirt pickup the morning of the walk for those who want to show up.
Online registration is also always available. A link to register or donate to the mission can be found here.
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