Charleston Gift Guide 2021: Foodie Edition
Charleston is famous for its history, southern charm, and gastronomy: this holiday season, share some of the city’s signature flavors with loved ones far away, or sample the delights yourself. Whether you’re looking for local offerings to feature at your holiday party or the perfect gift for that special someone who just loves all things Charleston, these are some of our favorite local treats:
Discover your next favorite sip with the expert sommeliers at Graft Wine, a cozy wine bar & shop in uptown Charleston. Stop by to taste top recommendations, local brews, and southern-style snacks. Or shop online to explore their collection of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines. Whether you’re looking for a bottle to gift or the perfect vintage to accompany your holiday dinners, the team at Graft is here to help!
Gift some of the most beloved flavors of the deep south with goodies from Callie’s Biscuits. From fluffy, buttery biscuits to creamy pimento cheese, hostess gift boxes to the Butter-in-a-Box subscription, Callie’s has the perfect tasty treat to share Charleston with your loved ones. Shop online to find classic biscuit mixes, gift baskets, snack kits, and even gluten-free options!
Add a bit of heat to your holidays with flavor-rich Red Clay hot sauces. This collection of sustainably sourced, gluten-free hot sauces, honeys, and spice mixes uses local ingredients to bring the flavors of the south to you, wherever you might wander. Share the spice with a gift set, drizzle hot honey on your holiday hors-d'oeuvres, or stock your pantry with Charleston-inspired seasoning mixes. ‘Tis the season for spice!
Stock your home bar for holiday parties, or find the perfect gift for the mixologist in your life with carefully-crafted mixers, bitters, and bar supplies from Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. This Charleston-based company offers fresh takes on classic cocktail ingredients - be sure to check out their recipe list for ideas and inspiration.
Get a little taste of Paris with a treat from Christophe Artisan Chocolatier. With everything from melt-in-your-mouth chocolates, to a rainbow of macarons, to perfectly flaky pastry, you’re sure to find the tastiest hostess gift or holiday treat. We recommend a set of delectable truffles in distinctive flavors, or a box of beautifully hand-painted chocolates that are (almost) too lovely to eat!
Peninsula Grill’s Ultimate Coconut Cake
Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising loved ones, share a taste of one of Charleston’s most popular desserts. The beautiful Planters Inn hosts the Peninsula Grill, which offers its famously decadent coconut cake both in its romantic dining room and by overnight shipping. With its dozen layers of fluffy vanilla cake, smooth cream cheese icing, and fresh, sweet coconut, this mail-order cake means you can enjoy a taste of the south from anywhere in the US.
Savor the flavors of South Carolina’s lowcountry with a glass of locally-grown wine from Deep Water Vineyard. Located on Wadmalaw Island just outside of Charleston, Deep Water produces authentic muscadine wines made with grapes native to the Carolinas. Visit the vineyard for a choose-your-own-adventure-style tour and tasting, or check out their online shop for bottles to save or share.
Did we miss your favorite or go-to gift? Let us know in the comments!
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