Upper King Charleston

New Arrival at Modern Trousseau, Perfect for a Southern Wedding

Daphne has just arrived at Modern Trousseau and is even more beautiful in person than in photos. That's the way it goes with most gowns though- you must touch, feel, see, and try on to appreciate the quality and fabulous feel of the fabrics. Daphne is the short dress with the exquisite back in the photo. Recognize the dress? The gown also graced the runway at the Charleston Fashion Week Couture Bridal Show a few weekends ago. She is now available in store for you to try on and consider in your search for the perfect gown.

Modern Trousseau Charleston is located at 418 King Street in the heart of historic Charleston in the Upper King Design District.

Celebrate Your Cinco De Mayo With Taco Boy!

That's right folks, on Thursday May 5th Taco Boy will be hosting the best Cinco De Mayo celebration north of the border! Festivities will take place at both the Downtown and Folly Beach locations. The party starts at 4 pm (21+ ONLY), $10 at the door, and there will be a raffle prize of $500!!! Arrive early and stay late, your friends at Taco Boy are looking to throw down an amazing fiesta where everyone is the guest of honor!

Roberto Cavalli Spring Dress at Butterfly on King

Ooh La La!!! Look at this beautiful Roberto Cavalli spring dress at Buttererfly Consignments on King!!! Doesn't it just make you want to dance?

Roberto Cavalli is the master of the ruffle and the very sexy dress. Most recently he hit headlines for designing the concert attire for the Spice Girls World Tour. No master of understatement, the leopard print and a plunging neckline are his trademarks.

A deeply tanned Kate Moss was the face of his label and he dresses many other musicians, including Shakira and Christina Aguilera.

Look fabulous for less today! Butterfly Women's Consignment Boutique is at 482 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston.

Cocktail Club's Jasmine Beck and Fish' Evan Powell Finalists in Ketel One Cocktail Classic

Beverage Director Jasmine Beck of The Cocktail Club and Manager of Fish Restaurant, Evan Powell, will compete in the  Charleston Ketel One Cocktail Classic Tuesday, April 26, from 7:30 to 10:00 PM in the American Theater at 446 King Street.

Sip Beck's updated Bloody Mary, the "Mary Full of Grace," and Powell's "Chucktown Mule," Charleston's answer to the Moscow Mule. Join the  crowd and vote on your favorite cocktail to pick the winner.

The Cocktail Club is Steve Palmer's newest upstairs speakeasy lounge  opening soon at 479 King Street. Palmer is the managing partner of the Indigo Road restaurant group that includes Upper King Street's O-Ku and Oak Steakhouse on Broad Street.

La Fourchette Pate de Canard Facon Goulet

Everything about this dish is excellent. Pate de Canard Facon Goulet, made in house by La Fourchette's owner/chef Perig Goulet. It's served on crisp Boston lettuce that has been drizzled with Perig's amazing vinaigrette, with crunchy croutons, cornichons and a french Moutard that has such a complex and flavorful kick you'll beg for more. The duck pate is rich, creamy and satisfying and fresh.Delicious.

La Fourchette is located at 432 King Street in the Upper King Design District.

Could This Be Our Favorite Cupcake?

 

 

Key Lime is so delicious. A little tart, a little sweet, a little celebration from Cupcake.

Cupcake is located at 433 King Street in the Upper King Design District. They're open open Monday through Wednesday from 10 to 7, Thursday through Saturday 10 to 10, and on Sundays from 12 to 5.

Go get your Cupcake; make life sweet!

Kumamoto Oysters with Mango Granita New on the Menu at O-Ku Sushi

Kumamoto Oysters with mango granita is one of the many new items on the spring menu at O-KU Sushi.

The Kumamoto Oyster is a native of Ariake Bay in Kumamoto Prefecture, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. This Japanese import is one the most widely cultivated oyster on the West Coast of the United States. Because it comes from such warm waters, the Kumamoto doesn't spawn naturally in the colder waters of the Western coast of North America. As a result they are the sweetest and most flavorful in the spring and summer months.

 O-Ku Sushi is located at 463 King Street in the Upper King Design District, of historic downtown Charleston. O-Ku Sushi is open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 - 2:00 PM, Happy Hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Dinner is served from 5:00 - 10:30 PM Monday through Thursday and served until midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday until 10:00 PM. Call 843.737.0112 for reservations or CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE.

Haute Design Reception for Design Walk 5-8:00 PM

Haute Design's talented team of designers recently did two rooms at the beautiful Tides Condominiums on Charleston Harbour. Their team of ASID-certified designers have relationships with an array of award-winning area architects, builders and craftsmen, approaching each project individually, handpicking both the team and the materials.

Design Walk provides a great opportunity to meet the Haute Designers when they're not scurrying from job to job, and see some of their work. Their showroom is beautiful and they always have the best reception.

Join Beverly Bohan, Renee Anthony, Ann Chandler Pastore and Emily Holdorf this evening from 5:00-8:00. Haute Design is at 489 King Street.

Aqua Day Spa and Nails Sets Grand Opening for Design Walk

King Street's newest and most beautiful new business, Aqua Day Spa and Nails is set to celebrate their Grand Opening for the Upper King Design Walk, Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

You have to see this lovely new shop; it is so beautifully appointed and designed. Join Mimi and her crew for hors d'ouevres and adult refreshments in an extraordinary setting. Find them just past the Francis Marion at 401 King in the Upper King Design District.

At Aqua Day Spa and Nails you'll experience exquisite pampering and come out beautiful.

• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Waxing
• Facials
• Spa Services

 

401 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843.724.7766

Open 7 days a week

www.aquadayspaandnails.com

 

Southern Bouquets, Dodeline Design and Van Dalen Design at LESESNE's Design Walk Reception

Since tonight is the Spring Design Walk, Barbara Lesesne feels it's truly appropriate to have beautiful Southern Bouquets on hand. Local writer Melissa Bigner, and floral designer Heather Barrie collaborated on Southern Bouquets. The cover looks scrumptious, doesn't it?  

They will also feature Sarah Early of Dodeline Design, who creates fantastic wedding invitations, and Neal Van Dalen of Van Dalen Design, that fabulous furniture designer!  Stop in tonight. LESESNE is located at 539 King Street.