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For something unique and different to do, head out to the Wine and Food Festival in Charleston. The annual Charleston Wine + Food Festival, March 1-4, is a celebration of excellence in food, wine and Charleston’s renowned culture for the benefit of local charities.

Indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry from some of the country’s best chefs, see renowned authors and wine professionals. You’ll learn about—and get to taste—the best Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s distinctive food styles, heritage, and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend.

There are so many events. But our favorite ticket is the Culinary Village + Grand Tasting Tent ticket. With this ticket, guests will find over 90 food, wine and spirit stations blended together, an open-air courtyard and an official Festival merchandise boutique (during their selected Grand Tasting Tent session) PLUS all-day, unlimited access to the BB&T Lounge, Charleston Cooks! Book Signing Tent, the Palmetto Cheese Culinary Hub, Thermador Cooking Competitions, SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen Tent, Stock Yards Angus Beef and Sterling Silver’s Outdoor Living + Grilling Area and  Whole Foods Market Wine Shop. Grab a group of friends from your apartment in Charleston, and have a taste.

For more information see charlestonwineandfood.com

Being a food city, there are a few great restaurant happenings coming up. Grab some friends from your apartment in Charleston, SC and go get something to eat!

Charleston Mix and Poogan’s Porch are hosting a “bloody good brunch” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Poogan’s Porch, 72 Queen St. Enjoy Charleston Mix Bold and Spicy Bloody Mary’s on special for $3. Reservations are recommended; call 843-577-2337.

Poogan’s Porch and Social Restaurant + Wine Bar have been awarded a 2012 Diners’ Choice Award from OpenTable.

The 13th annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs Feast is 6 p.m. Sunday at the Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center. The event raises funds for the Lowcountry Food Bank’s childhood hunger programs, Kids Cafe and BackPack Buddies. Kids Cafe provides children with meals and academic assistance after school, while BackPack Buddies addresses the issue of weekend hunger for children. Nearly 3,000 children are served each week through both programs. Tickets are $175 each.

McCrady’s is hosting a Legare Farms Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $40 in advance; $50 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 843-577-0025. Legare Farms is a family farm that has been continually operating since 1725. The mission of Legare Farms Education Foundation is to help raise awareness and educate Lowcountry communities and school children on the agricultural heritage of this region and the need to maintain this legacy for future generations. Legare Farms produces sod, hormone free beef, local produce, jams and jellies. They also run a full scale grower's nursery and an education foundation that provides school field trips, community educational opportunities and special events.

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Charleston is a beautiful city, and right now, as spring approaches you can see it coming alive. If you are one of the lucky ones to live in an apartment in Charleston, SC, you are certainly never at a loss for things to do in this historic yet modern city.

But this week, through February 21 there is something even more special going on in this town. The Lowcountry Blues Bash is here. The Lowcountry Blues Bash is Charleston’s annual celebration of authentic blues music. With ten days of performances in select clubs, restaurants, hotels, and other venues, the Bash boasts some of the best blues North America.
 
You can see and hear it all; from traditional and post-modern to underappreciated local bands and up-and-coming talent. The Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash is a  delight for every type of blues fan, new and old.

More information can be found on the CharlestonLowCountry website.

Charleston, SC has gotten recognized again. This particularly “superlative” doesn’t really affect you if you live in an apartment in Charleston. However it should remind you of how lucky you are to live here. Charleston ranks third for happiest city for Winter travel.

Hilton Honors partnered with Sperlings Bestplaces to find the top 10 happiest travel destinations in the United States.

The first and second place cities: Tucson, Ariz. and St. Petersburg, Fla. But Charleston came in third, and we’ll take it!

If you live here, you know why Charleston is such a special place in the winter; it's warm and it is a beautiful southern city full of history, good people and great food

If you are interested in living here, contact Abberly at West Ashley.