cocktail

Get the grill ready—we've got kabob recipes perfect for a backyard bash (think benne-seed shrimp and ratatouille skewers). Plus, what's THE cocktail of the summer? Learn how to mix it here

Heard of a Southern Sour? No? Well, now you have... The Gibbes' annual Society 1858 meeting is today—find out exactly what Gin Joint bartender James Wampler mixed up for the artsy affair

We used Pantone's Color of the Year to inspire a get-ready-for-summer cocktail party—here are our five picks for pulling it together

How do Hoda and KLG booze it up at 10 a.m. and still function the rest of the day? What one word did Hoda use to describe Chas? We've got the scoop (including the best sign from today's crowd) here!

Is happy hour is THE time to shine around here? Here are your top excuses for not circulating, and why each is a load of crap—and killing your chances of landing a job

Sleep is becoming more elusive by the day... A Cynthia Rowley soiree with Fern Mallis, modeling scouts, and loving Afriyie Poku's standing O. Plus Loren's Macintosh/Cocktail Club after-party wrap-up

Sometimes that elephant in the room gets too big to ignore—we can't make it disappear, but you can bet we can make it dance...

Whether you're the largely underappreciated Faulkner or just a largely unknown Southern storyteller, you can find inspiration in curious places—including a donkey jonesing for a swift kick

After a Saturday night full of food (I'm talking vats of oysters and an open-faced pig roast) and dancing, we scouted out two of the highlights of SEWE weekend: those swooping birds and diving dogs

This elegant remake of the good ol' American BLT will have you thinking again. Filled with avocado mousse, salty bacon, and tomatoes, you'll want to cook this savory eclair ASAP (the recipe's here!)

Dirty dancing, gelled hair, spillage, and usually, a good show—here's what a night out on Upper King looks like for the 25-and-under crowd (warning: some of it's not pretty... but, yes, entertaining)

Last time we talked about the fare, so let's move on to the spirits. Here are ideas for what sips to serve this weekend (including a recipe for my Seaside Bloody Mary), plus tips on how to pack them

With some seriously stacked winnings up for grabs—like $25 of BBQ each week for a year—you won’t want to miss this contest

It's time people stop attaching their faith to political candidates. They'll build Perfectville, alright—but it's for them, their yes-men, and a few choice 21-year-old interns

Summer may be coming to an end, but don't fret. I have two fabulous cocktails (including a watermelon margarita to go with your Moon and Stars gazpacho) to help you enjoy the season's last few days

In addition to starting those French Quarter Art Walks we all love to roam, the matriarch of the local gallery scene—Nina Liu—has helped turn Charleston into a forefront art Mecca of our region

Need a reason to host an impromptu happy hour this evening? Try this super-easy recipe for a refreshing summer favorite.

A family reunion, summer camp-style—complete with basketball, climbing walls, fishing derbies, and fireworks—serves as a good reminder of how to live year-round

This is one of my all-time favorite go-to recipes, showcasing the season's abundance of local shrimp and vine-ripened tomatoes

Fans of Mad Men and vintage fashion, get ready! Candy Shop Vintage's Dierdre Zahl and Style Girl Jess James are teaming the two (along with delicious drinks) in celebration of the Season 5 finale