the big fat world

Charleston, SC is truly a resplendent place. This old South town has much to offer the traveler from museums, to stately mansions and some of the best food in Dixie. Here are some things any visitor shouldn’t miss on your next vacation to Chuck town. Take yourself and camera to the Battery, where the most [...]

Ever wonder why Charleston has false front doors on many of the houses in the historic district? Or a better question, has anyone ever noticed? On my quest for the truth, I asked young and old alike, and finally found resolution with a kind lady at the visitor center. Here is the explanation. House fronts [...]

There is a certain cache about the Charleston Man, he is impeccably groomed, smells great, and swaggers through life as if on a cloud. His Luke Skywalker Jedi sword, so to speak, is his Charleston Man uniform.  To start, take one pair of perfectly pressed khakis; tie that in with leather loafers or sandals. Once [...]

You say Charleston, I say Cupcake. Charleston! Cupcake! Charleston! Cupcake! Among the high brow eating establishments of Chucktown, lies the moist center of a sweet shop called Cupcake, a small SC chain. Located on King Street, this 3-year-old sucrose salvation brings you all the glory of the almighty cupcake in nice, traditional flavors such as [...]

A city like Charleston is a foodie’s utopia, a brides-to-be haven, and a history buff’s dream. A city has a lot to offer a weekend visitor and much more to offer a local. One such element of the city center bar scene is the non-ubiquitous rooftop bar. At first thought Charleston has all the ingredients [...]