Charleston, SC

In honor of my approaching trip

I figured I'd highlight some of my favorite spots

in the city.

There are a few shops that I frequented 

when I was a resident and still visit

whenever I make it down there.

52.5 records-wonderful selection of 

music, rental movie section in the back.

and sweet magazines that you can't find 

anywhere else in Chucktown.

Rosita Jones-Currently this shop is closed

but will be reopening ASAP.

It is hands down, the best clothing shop in Charleston.

If you hate Abercrombie- go there.

(when it opens back up of course)

And believe it or not, there are 2 (TWO!!)

authentic italian gelaterias. 

Run by actual Italians!!

That equals the best gelato ever.

Go to Modica (on George St.)

and Paolo's (John st. ....i think...)

When I visit, I'll take pictures of all these places

because they are hard to find online..

I cannot wait to walk along the Battery,

you get the beautiful view of the water, palm trees

and gorgeous southern homes.

And finally, my favorite restaurant, Meritage.

Located on 235 E Bay Street, it is only a couple

blocks away from the open air market

and center of town.

When I lived down there,

 I would go whenever possible.

They have the best hummus on the planet.

And it's a tapas place so everything is in smaller portions

perfect for sharing. or being a hog.

This is an old picture of my roommates and I

the first time we ever had went to Meritage.