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A $200,000 gift to the Museum, a milestone anniversary, and three marquee speakers headline the 2026–27 calendar. Artist and speaker Caroline Boykin, Moderator Sybil Wornall, Artist and speaker Inslee Faris courtesy of the Mint Museum In a year when The Mint Museum turns 90, its most devoted champions have given the occasion a fitting start. At its Fall Membership Meeting, the Mint Museum Auxiliary announced a $200,000 donation to the Museum for fiscal year 2027, made possible by a successful...

Images by : Karolina Heald & John Rector Forget your basic coffee run; Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe has officially turned Mount Pleasant’s caffeine scene into a full-blown floral fantasy. This spot trades the minimalist “white box” coffee shop vibe for a lush, maximalist escape where the espresso is strong and the stems are even stronger. It’s the kind of place where the air smells like a mix of high-end roasted beans and fresh-cut peonies, instantly curing any case of the Mondays. With...

Images courtesy of Bourbon Steak The arrival of Bourbon Steak at the Ritz-Carlton is more than just another restaurant opening; it is a sophisticated shift in the city’s culinary landscape. While the Queen City is no stranger to high-end grills, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina is introducing a level of culinary theater that feels entirely fresh. Instead of the traditional, dimly lit mahogany corners of yesterday’s steakhouses, this flagship concept brings a modern, high-energy...