I HAVE A GUEST?! I have a guest! Nathan McClements is on the show. This prolific creator/painter/musician is not only one of the coolest artists in Charleston but he’s a dear friend and I went on location to his brand new studio space in North Charleston to hear all about what he’s up to. It’s a vibe, as the children used to say.

Check out Nathan’s insanely cool work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nemcclements/?hl=en

You’ll be glad you did.

I forage some (tons) of blackberries in my neighborhood and get surprised by a notification about Jerry Springer dying.

I review the Magnolia Bakery cupcake recipe and talk about what a mediocre neighbor I am.

PLUS A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST BUD: MAARI “Big Horn” SUORSA. I U.

I change my mind about asparagus and tell you to go to Welton’s Tiny Bake shop for the Tiny Loaf (plus jam).

I am slowly coming back to life after a week-ish off. I get excited about my upcoming event with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast AND Crying In H-Mart on April 18th and come to the realization that pizza just doesn’t taste as good when you can’t taste it.

IF YOU’RE IN CHARLESTON TODAY FRIDAY 3/31 GO TO REDUX TO SEE NATHAN MCCLEMENTS + CAROLINE HERRING’S SHOWWWWW. 5-8pm at REDUX

Sorelle is perhaps one of the most difficult reservations to score in the city. Boasting multiple dining rooms and two different concepts, this jaw-dropping spot by the Michael Mina Group is truly unlike any other restaurant in Charleston. On today’s show I sit down with Chef Nick Dugan to hear about the 7 year long process of renovating historic 88 Broad street and what the reception has been like so far.

Learn More by going to: https://www.sorellecharleston.com

This podcast is brought to you by fancy Nutella. (Just kidding it’s not but please sponsor the show.)I get excited about a little spring fling and make a new playlist on Spotify! Plus, I tell you where to get my favorite baguette and go on a meandering detour about restaurant playlists that never change.

There are so many thrilling events to go to this weekend, I need to clone myself. (See Links Below) This week I checked out Charleston’s newest restaurant, Sorelle. Plus, I gear up for Charleston Wine and Food Festival and finally make FIG’s Ricotta Gnocchi at home.

Friday 2/24: Mechanical River and Friends with Art by Nathan McClements

Saturday 2/25: Hogs For the Cause “Rock The Block” VIP TICKETS

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I sit down with the creators of RIP CITY and my dear friends Maari + Henry to talk about the shows return to the stage and how excited we all are for it. Grab your tickets to the next one (TOMORROW SAT. 2/18/23 )

GET TICKETS TO THE SNL OF THE SOUTH

I try to get cute with a birthday treat and end up making a major discovery about Rice Krispie Treats. PLUS, when I’m faced with seeing my best friend Maari’s play and getting my take-out order on time, things get really real.

Get Tickets to Hogs For The Cause: Rock The Block: GET TICKETS HERE