Welcome to Tableaux, a magazine devoted entirely to the fun and tasty bits of Charleston. What to eat, where to drink, how to spend your days—whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting the city for the first time, consider this your guide to all that the Holy City has to offer.

This year, we set out to comb Charleston in search of the best restaurants, bars, cafes, coffee houses, and breweries. We also went on a hunt to uncover the many activities to help fill your days with fun and adventure in between the good bites. Get ready to plan your itinerary around water sports, hikes to farmers markets, and historic house tours.

Let this be your go-to guide for exploring all there is to love in this town. It's organized by neighborhood and filled with handy cheat sheets and itineraries.

If you know , you know we’re passionate about telling the stories behind the people, places, and foodways that make up this diverse and dynamic culinary region. Tableaux takes that same approach with Charleston. Follow along with us, and our team of experts, as we explore the many communities that make up one of the hottest travel destinations in the country. Thank you for reading and for following along .

Erin Byers Murray
Editor in Chief