The Palmetto Tree Service Difference
At Palmetto Tree Service, we believe that trees make the world a much more pleasant place to live. They provide us with refreshing shade, verdant beauty, cool shade, and emergency shelter. They add personality to our homes, raise our property values, and give us clean air to breathe. When your home is well-manicured, with healthy trees, everyone around benefits. That's why, as arborists, we are passionate about providing our customers with dependable Lowcountry tree care.
We believe that honest prices, state-of-the-art equipment, friendly arborists, and good old-fashioned hard work set us apart from our competition. With years of experience serving homeowners in South Carolina, you can rest easy knowing every member of our team is committed to:
- Conducting themselves in a professional manner
- Providing you with top-notch tree care services
- Arriving at your property on time and ready to work hard
- Providing you with reasonable tree care service rates
- Exceeding expectations
- Utilizing safe, time-tested techniques when trimming, pruning, or removing your trees and shrubs
- Friendly, helpful customer service
Our customers mean the world to us. When you hire our company for tree services in cityname, we take that responsibility seriously. No matter the size of your project, our team will always treat your home like it is our own. Plus, you won't ever have to worry about sneaky hidden fees or outrageous pricing. We believe every homeowner deserves access to affordable tree services!
Whether your home has overgrown trees that need trimming or you have unsightly stumps that require grinding, we're here to handle it all. Curious what kind of tree care we provide to homeowners in The Palmetto State?
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Eco-Responsible Tree Removal in Charleston, SC
We have removed thousands of trees over the years. However, we never recommend tree removal if it's not warranted. Some South Carolina tree service companies tend to remove trees when they should be saved or simply pruned. Others go the opposite direction and never recommend tree removal.
Unlike other companies, our arborists make educated recommendations based on experience, your trees, and your needs. We make the right call for you - not for us. If disease, destruction of foundation, or other circumstances necessitate tree removal, rest assured we're recommending it for a reason.
Benefits of Tree Removal


Though we never recommend this service unless it's needed, tree removal is often the only way to protect your property and family. When done properly, removing trees from your yard can have numerous benefits.

Prevent Damage to Your Foundation
When the roots of a tree spread and grow, they often damage concrete structures, like your home's foundation or driveway. This unsightly, unsafe situation is preventable with careful tree removal.

More Yard Space
If you've got to remove trees, you might as well make use of the space. Removing trees from your yard frees up space for fun, useful additions to your home firepits and pools. Some examples that we've seen from clients include removing more free space to plant vegetables and flowers and even room to build a new basketball court.

Enhanced Views
Another benefit of tree removal is that you can create a better view for your home, both inside and out. If you have unhealthy trees blocking the view of your property, removing the tree could be a solution. On the other side of the coin, you might want the exterior view of your home to remain intact and unobstructed by trees.
Tree Trimming in Charleston, SC
Have you noticed your favorite tree growing strangely? Are your trees so overgrown that it's making your home look like vagrants live there? Are the trees around your property weighed down by dead, dangerous branches? If you answered yes to any of those scenarios, Palmetto Tree Service has a solution to your problem.
Most folks don't know that trees respond to their environment. When trees aren't cared for, they can cause unwanted problems for the homeowner. Issues like overgrowth aren't just ugly - it's a potential safety hazard for your home and family. To prevent these problems from plaguing your property, it's important to keep your trees pruned and trimmed.
Our pruning and trimming have been described as "artistry" by our customers and are performed by highly skilled tree climbers per the Society of Arboriculture standards. Trimming procedures such as view enhancement and crown raising boosts curb appeal and open up obscured views. Proper pruning can also help establish your tree's structural integrity, which helps keep them planted firmly even in South Carolina wind gusts.
Because every shrub and tree is different, we approach our tree trimming projects with a detailed plan of action. That plan starts with our team of professional tree trimmers visiting your home. Once we see what kind of trees we'll be pruning or trimming, we'll put together an actionable plan which we'll share with you. As tree care specialists, we always account for unique variables like your tree's species and where they're located in your yard.

Benefits of Tree Trimming


For some folks, tree trimming seems like a minor detail in the grand scheme of homeownership. It can be tedious, but keeping your trees trimmed and well-maintained is more important than you might think. Below are just a few of the many benefits of keeping your trees and shrubs trimmed:

Tree Health
Part of the Palmetto Tree Service pruning and trimming process includes the removal of damaged, broken, dead, and diseased branches. When ignored, these dead and dying branches grow harmful fungi that can decimate the trees around your home or business. Removing these branches can help keep your trees healthy. Tree trimming also allows the sun and air to reach your trees, further helping to maintain their health.

Safety
As proud residents of South Carolina, we know how scary lightning storms and hurricanes are. Strong winds from these natural disasters result in fallen branches and uprooted trees. South Carolina's storm season is a serious concern for homeowners, especially those with tree-lined driveways, rec areas, and walking paths. When you trust Palmetto Tree Service, you're actually storm-proofing your home. If you have low-hanging limbs near home, pruning provides more safety and overhead clearance. That way, you don't have a panic attack every time the skies open up.

Aesthetics
Nobody likes the looks of a dying, disheveled tree. Tree trimming improves the general appearance of your tree and makes your whole yard and home look better. Tree trimming also helps prevent branches from intertwining with one another.

Developmental Tree Trimming
Pruning younger trees is crucial for their health as they age. This vital tree service in Charleston keeps young trees appealing and helps promote optimal branch structure.
Types of Tree Trimming
Not all tree trimming services from Palmetto Tree are the same. Our experts specialize in many trimming services, so you get the right kind of trim for your needs. Our team understands that even the slightest mistake can permanently affect your yard and trees. That's why we approach every project with precision and expertise.
Crown Reduction: When your trees age without proper care, they can develop too many branches on their interior. Trees like this give great shade, but too much is not a good sign. That's where crown reduction trimming comes in. By reducing the density of your tree's crown, our tree care experts improve its growth rate and health. Crown density reduction also promotes a longer lifespan and a more beautiful appearance.

Storm Prep and Cleanup: Trimming and pruning procedures like removing dead wood and thinning crowns should be done before a major storm hits. Reducing branches and leaves lessens the force that wind gusts have and helps minimize the chances of trees falling. If a storm does damage your land, Palmetto Tree Service has the team and tools to help. Having recently worked Hurricanes Charlie, Ivan, Wilma, Katrina, Ike, Irene, Florence, Dorian, and even Sandy, Palmetto Tree Service has vast experience with twisted and fallen trees. We protect your property from further damage and safely remove lumber from damaged structures.
Other tree trimming services that Palmetto Tree Service offers include:
- Hazardous Tree Assessments
- Shrub Trimming
- Pruning
- Cabling
- Bracing
- Corrective Trimming
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Free EstimateStump Grinding in Charleston, SC
For most property owners, removing a tree can seem like a major project. While that notion certainly isn't wrong, tree removal is more straightforward and often easier than trying to remove an unsightly stump from your yard. Have you ever wondered why you see so many yards with stumps dotted around the land? It's because they're tough to remove. That is why Palmetto Tree Service offers stump removal services in South Carolina.
Our skilled stump grinders bring a depth of knowledge and modern tools to every project we approach. Available for any tree removal project, our fast, efficient grinding machines ensure stumps are 6-8 inches below grade. That way, you can plant your favorite bushes and shrubs where your stump used to be.
Our stump grinding and removal efforts don't just make your yard look great. They also save you time, money, and can prevent injuries. There's a time and place for DIY yard work, but stump removal isn't one of them. Going the "DIY" route can take weeks, even if you work an hour or two every day. There's also the issue of operating heavy machinery on your own, which is dangerous and costly. For these reasons alone, it's best to trust professional stump grinders to remove your tree stumps safely.

Benefits of Stump Removal in Charleston, SC



Pest Prevention
Tree stumps are notorious for harboring harmful pests that can ruin your property. We're talking ants, termites, carpenter bees, and other wood borers. If you've noticed an uptick in pests around your home, call Palmetto Tree Service for a quote on our stump removal. You could be killing two birds with one stone.

Eliminate Unwanted Growth
When you leave a tree stump in your yard, there's a good chance you could experience unwanted tree growth. These new growths cause clusters of small trees to grow at the base of your stump. This isn't only unsightly - it can kill nearby plants because the more recent growths hoard water and nutrients to themselves.

Better Looking Yard
If you're a homeowner who loves beautiful landscaping, well-sculpted hedges, and a neat law, you will love our stump removal services. Not just for the weight off your chest but for your home's enhanced curb appeal and resale value. This point is extra pertinent if you're going to sell your home soon.

More Space
If your yard is small, even one stump can affect your usable space. If you spend a lot of time playing sports or just enjoying your yard space, stump removal is a huge help. After all, nobody wants to toss a football if there are old stumps you've got to avoid. With their complicated root systems, stumps also take up considerable space below ground. Stump removal gives your family the space needed to grow vegies, plant flowers, erect water features, and more.

Reduce Headaches
Is stump removal impossible for non-professionals? Sure, in theory. You could take spend hours researching the best ways to remove stumps. You could go to your hardware store, rent a powerful stump grinder, and risk your safety trying to run it without training. You could spend every minute of your free time grinding the stump down. Or, you could work with a trustworthy stump removal company with trained professionals, as you'll find at Palmetto Tree Service.
Your Premier Tree Service Company in South Carolina
With years of experience, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina natives choose Palmetto Tree Service over the competition. Clients love us because we exceed expectations with a smile - no if's, and's, or but's.
Our commitment to superior service isn't a gimmick; it's a year-round promise. When you choose Palmetto Tree, you'll benefit from:
- Professional advice and expertise
- Seasoned, friendly, hardworking tree care experts
- Efficient, effective tree care services
- Competitive pricing
Ready to get started? We're ready to help! Give us a call to learn more about our tree care services and to schedule your first appointment today.

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Latest News in Charleston, SC
First Pedestrian Cable-stayed Swing Bridge in U.S. Coming in 2027, Says Team
Derek Laceyhttps://www.enr.com/articles/57453-first-pedestrian-cable-stayed-swing-bridge-in-us-coming-in-2027-says-team
Superior Construction is expected to start work next year on a pedestrian swing bridge over the Ashley River in Charleston, S.C. If completed as planned in 2027, the 4,100-ft-long bridge—with a 225-ft-long cable-stayed center swing span for the passage of marine traffic—would rank as the first of its type in the U.S., according to Superior, the design-builder.Working with design partner Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Superior expects to kick off design for the $72.6-million project in November. The anticipated groundbre...
Superior Construction is expected to start work next year on a pedestrian swing bridge over the Ashley River in Charleston, S.C. If completed as planned in 2027, the 4,100-ft-long bridge—with a 225-ft-long cable-stayed center swing span for the passage of marine traffic—would rank as the first of its type in the U.S., according to Superior, the design-builder.
Working with design partner Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Superior expects to kick off design for the $72.6-million project in November. The anticipated groundbreaking, with at-grade tie-ins to existing infrastructure on each end of the project, is the second quarter of next year, says Richard Kirkman, Carolinas' division manager at Superior. Work on the bridge itself would start later next year.
The bridge would connect downtown Charleston to the city's West Ashley area. The plan is to build the movable span in the open position to minimize impacts to marine traffic.
“We were challenged by the city to come up with a unique design,” says Kirkland, that included the horizontal cable-stayed movable span. “When you approach a design-build project, you try to approach it with an open mind, and think outside the box.”
The design was developed with engineer TranSystems, and its subcontractor COWI, he adds. That helped the team secure the contract from the city.
According to a city website, the idea for the pedestrian bridge dates to an $18.1-million BUILD grant Charleston received in 2019. The city, county and the Medical University of South Carolina matched the grant to the tune of $4.6 million, for a total $22.7 million.
The city’s initial cost projections of about $42 million were found to be insufficient as firms began to submit proposals, local media reported in September. City officials cited inflation and construction costs for the increase.
The design-build project will be funded by Charleston, Charleston County, the South Carolina Dept. of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The bridge will be constructed with large-diameter drilled shaft foundations of 8 ft to 9 ft.
Five connected longitudinal spans will traverse the river itself. This includes the cable-stayed center span, with its hydraulics for swinging, and four others constructed of traditional girders with cast deck spans. On other parts of the bridge, 34-ft-long spans will cross the marshy areas with a precast prestressed concrete box-slab design stacked transversely to create the riding and walking surface, Kirkland says—an approach that’s expected to speed design, fabrication and construction.
The impetus for the bridge is safety. More than 63,000 cars cross the Ashley River every day on two parallel bridges with narrow sidewalks, which resulted in more than 100 pedestrian-related crashes from 2014-19, according to a release from Superior. A key feature of the bridge will be a V-shaped pylon, while the bridge’s outward-leaning stay cable plane will reduce risk of ice on cables falling onto the pedestrian path.
Most of the bridge will be 15 ft wide, with tapering portions to expand to 24 ft for the five spans crossing the river. The scope of work also includes new movable bridge operations with CCTV monitors, a touchscreen display and discrete pushbuttons for the gates, as well as s trailhead with benches, water stations and bike repair stations.
Bailey: Charleston’s orphan ballot question: Will we have great parks?
Steve Baileyhttps://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/bailey-charleston-s-orphan-ballot-question-will-we-have-great-parks/article_91d57818-734f-11ee-9367-9bee2354502f.html
Today, I’m asking for your vote.No, I’m not throwing my hat in the ring — heaven help us if I were. Instead, I’m asking you, my Charleston neighbors, to vote yes on a referendum that would provide $70 million to build and improve our parks, pools and playgrounds throughout the city.EditorialsGiven that we’re on the brink of two crit...
Today, I’m asking for your vote.
No, I’m not throwing my hat in the ring — heaven help us if I were. Instead, I’m asking you, my Charleston neighbors, to vote yes on a referendum that would provide $70 million to build and improve our parks, pools and playgrounds throughout the city.
Given that we’re on the brink of two critical municipal elections, picking mayors and city councils in Charleston and North Charleston, it’s been a snorer of a campaign season, with many candidates and seemingly sparse interest from voters. Could democracy die and no one notices?
So maybe it’s not surprising that the ballot question for Charleston’s parks has become a sort of orphan. That’s too bad because the parks, from the peninsula to West Ashley and Daniel Island, matter.
It’s the public realm — our parks and beaches, our streets and the buildings that line them — that brings us together and makes Charleston the great place it is. A place we know we’re blessed to call home.
Iconic Charleston businesses such as Krawcheck’s, Condon’s and the Fort Sumter Hotel come and eventually go. The latest got-to-go restaurant and bar are here for barely a blink of an eye in the city’s long history, soon replaced by yet another. And another.
But King and Broad and East Bay endure. White Point Garden was built in 1837, Colonial Lake in 1869, Hampton Park in 1906. Hampstead Mall, my beloved East Side neighborhood park, predates them all at 1769.
Everyone loves parks. And like most bond referendums, this one has something for everyone.
Among the projects, all drawn from the 2021 parks master plan: a new recreation and aquatic center on Johns Island and new parks in West Ashley, Daniel Island and Cainhoy. In addition, it calls for upgrades to the existing W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center at Forest Park in West Ashley, the James Island Recreation Center and the McMahon and Corrine Jones playgrounds on the peninsula. And more.
The city of Charleston is huge, sprawling over 156 square miles, and there’s constant pressure to add new parks. My suggestion: Fix it first. Maintenance is what makes parks great. The city would be wise to prioritize catching up on its huge backlog of deferred maintenance before adding more parks it can’t maintain.
There are no free lunches. Or parks, either.
It costs $12 to get into Charles Towne Landing, a state park, and as much as $20 to park at Folly Beach County Park in the summer. There are no gates, no admission fees at Hampton Park, the West Ashley Greenway or any of the city’s parks. The bond referendum is how to begin improving and expanding our city parks.
The cost: $64 a year added to the tax bill of a median-priced home. Or about the price of a single decent supper downtown. We can afford this.
“If you are going to give the people something, give them something good,” I remember Joe Riley saying. If he didn’t, he should have.
Passage is hardly a sure thing, though. A similar $50 million referendum last year for parks and recreation in Mount Pleasant squeaked through by only 1 percentage point.
The Charleston campaign, such as it is, has been outsourced to the former mayor of Gainesville, Fla., who works for the San Francisco-based nonprofit Trust for Public Land, and the Charleston Parks Conservancy, whose promising new director, Darlene Heater, moved here from Charlotte only five months ago.
No matter who’s your candidate for mayor, he or she probably supports the ballot question (though no one has expended much political capital on it). In a questionnaire from the Post and Courier editorial staff, five of six of the candidates said they support the initiative. (Debra Gammons didn’t respond to the questionnaire or to me, either.)
Count me among park lovers. When we lived in London, an expensive place, we practically lived in the city’s glorious parks on the weekends like so many of our fellow Londoners. And over the past eight years in Charleston, I have spent hundreds of hours volunteering at Colonial Lake and Hampstead Mall. I’m a dedicated WS1 (Weed Specialist 1st Class).
I know the city’s parks department, warts and all. Parks director Jason Kronsberg and his deputy, Clark DeCiantis, do a lot with a little. Taxpayers will complain — that’s who we are — but we get our money’s worth and more from this crew. The $70 million will be well-spent.
I don’t pretend this is the most exciting column I have ever written. It’s not. But sometimes it’s better to do the right thing than the exciting thing. On Nov. 7, please vote yes on the ballot question to invest in Charleston’s parks.
Steve Bailey is a regular contributor to the Post and Courier Opinion section. He can be reached at sjbailey1060@yahoo.com.
On the unsexy side of being a chef
Ray Englandhttps://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/10/28/on-the-unsexy-side-of-being-a-chef/
Not all amazing cooks will make great chefs. Some of the best chefs are not the best cooks in their kitchen. What you don’t see in those TV cooking challenges or hear when entering culinary school are all the things that will be required of you as a GREAT chef. Not only do you have to create a menu that guests (and your entire staff) will be excited about, but it needs to reflect a growing, creative version of yourself. The menu is mildly a fraction of what the job entails.So let’s talk about the unsexy side of being a che...
Not all amazing cooks will make great chefs. Some of the best chefs are not the best cooks in their kitchen. What you don’t see in those TV cooking challenges or hear when entering culinary school are all the things that will be required of you as a GREAT chef. Not only do you have to create a menu that guests (and your entire staff) will be excited about, but it needs to reflect a growing, creative version of yourself. The menu is mildly a fraction of what the job entails.
So let’s talk about the unsexy side of being a chef. What else is required? To start, you need to be business-savvy and dollar-attentive. There needs to be a focus on cost, inventory and negotiating with vendors without sacrificing your ethos or quality. It also means that you need to be an in-house repair person. Time and money are a luxury in this business. You don’t always get to use a repairman. Profitability can’t be your No. 1 driver in a business where the national average is 3 – 5% profit annually. Creativity alone will not keep you in business for the long haul.
Another key component is growing into the role of being a teacher. A chef is the in-house professor. A true chef should never want line cooks to just stay put. Inevitably, we have to figure out how to help them grow and to reach their goals. But with staffing shortages, it’s tough when you and your sous chefs are jumping on the line.
None of the above includes the daily basics of scheduling, emails, owners or investors, PR meetings, interviews and social media for the restaurant and ourselves, all while making sure everyone that works under the roof is happy. It’s equally as tough if you are a chef like me with severe ADHD who has to work hard at keeping all things lined up. It is a concerted effort. You have to have systems and structure.
And this leads me to the No. 1 thing they don’t tell you about being a chef: You need to be self-aware. You need to be really honest with yourself. Yes, you must know your strengths but, more importantly, you need to ask, “What are my weaknesses?” They don’t tell you to take your ego out of this — to put your whole restaurant first. Simultaneously, you need to build a management team around you that feeds into the culture/vision while strengthening your weaknesses. It’s not about you looking good. It’s about bringing out the best in your kitchen. And this means there is no successful version of me at Husk without my kitchen management team.
Like many chefs, our motley crew was affected by 2020. Some of us made decisions to get back to our creative roots. Some took a step back in their careers to spend time with family — the reasons go on and on. The one thing we all agreed on is that we wanted to be part of a team. We were all exhausted from being spread thin in understaffed restaurants.
The professionals in our kitchen make me better, and they make the restaurant look like a rock star. We all have our quirks, but we are balanced. We push each other to keep growing creatively and, on a lot of days, just to keep going.
So here’s a shout-out to my team — and to teams across Charleston — that make me and my fellow chefs look better every day.
Ray England is executive chef of Husk Restaurant in Charleston.
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A look at the increasingly popular all-in-one meal inside a bowl
Michael Phamhttps://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/10/28/a-look-at-the-increasingly-popular-all-in-one-meal-inside-a-bowl/
Some nights call for a finely plated dish with an Instagram-worthy smear of sauce and gently placed garnish. Others, though, call for a dish that’s a little less delicate but packed with flavor and textures — a mishmash of different ingredients tossed in a single bowl and ready to eat on a table or in your lap on the couch. Sounds simple, right?Food bowls are pretty simple but can be very versatile. Think of them like evolved salads with endless possibilities. Instead of a leafy green base, you can start the bowl with a gr...
Some nights call for a finely plated dish with an Instagram-worthy smear of sauce and gently placed garnish. Others, though, call for a dish that’s a little less delicate but packed with flavor and textures — a mishmash of different ingredients tossed in a single bowl and ready to eat on a table or in your lap on the couch. Sounds simple, right?
Food bowls are pretty simple but can be very versatile. Think of them like evolved salads with endless possibilities. Instead of a leafy green base, you can start the bowl with a grain, such as a short-grain rice or quinoa, then top it with several proteins, fruits or vegetables. Finally, garnish it with citrus juices or a spicy sauce — whatever you’re craving.
“I love bowl food because you are getting a little bit of a lot of things,” said Basic Kitchen executive chef Charlie Layton. “It’s easier to get a lot of nourishment out of one dish, especially when it comes to a restaurant setting.”
Added Kairo’s Mediterranean owner Cary Chastain: “It’s simple and fast, which is a big part of it.” And it’s perceived as healthy — if the restaurant that is providing the bowl is really acting like a restaurant and serving customers fresh ingredients. “It goes well with just about any cuisine.”
Many restaurants in Charleston are hopping on the food bowl train. Here’s where to find some in what may be becoming the, ahem, Bowlcountry.
Basic Kitchen82 Wentworth St. (Downtown)(843) 789-4568basickitchen.com
Basic Kitchen has a variety of different bowls on its lunch, brunch and dinner menus, but its namesake bowl, the Basic Bowl, can be found on all three.
“It’s got your three key food groups,” Layton said. “We base the original [Basic Bowl] on kind of like a macro bowl and then try to balance everything out.”
As of Oct. 1, the Basic Bowl is made with roasted sweet potato, broccoli, citrusy kale, curried chickpeas, chimichurri and grains. But Layton said the bowl will soon change “into something new and a little bit more balanced and just a bit more healthy,” so keep an eye out on the updated bowl, or stop in now to try it as is.
Beech864 Island Park Circle (Daniel Island)1739 Maybank Hwy. (James Island)315 King St. (Downtown)475 E. Bay St. (Downtown)1973 Riviera Drive (Mount Pleasant)beechrestaurants.com
Beech’s menu focuses on health-conscious food with several acai and poke bowls packed with fresh fruits, granola and vegetables. Each bowl is based on “the four pillars of a balanced diet: fruit, fish, rice and vegetables.”
With its acai bowls, like the Beech Bowl, the restaurant uses organic fruits and gluten-free granola for a bowl filled with nutrients and antioxidants. Its poke bowls follow the same method, using fresh fish, grains and vegetables for a flavorful Hawaiian-inspired bowl.
Dellzville (Edit: Dellzville has closed to concentrate on getting their products into stores)1617 Ashley River Road (West Ashley)dellzville.com
Dellzville, once the beloved Dellz Uptown on Rutledge Avenue, is now a fun spot in West Ashley with a bright pink building and red sign on Ashley River Road. Like the other restaurants on this list, Dellzville offers health-focused foods, making nearly every dish from scratch and sourcing from local farms. Though many options on the menu are vegan and vegetarian-friendly, there’s options for meat-eaters, like the Mahi Bowl.
The Mahi Bowl is a well-rounded dish of creaminess, crunchiness, sweetness and acidity. With wild-caught mahi, the bowl’s base uses organic rice, topped with black beans, tomato and carrots and mixed greens for some crunch, and mango salsa and avocado for a creamy texture. Squeeze the lime wedge served in the bowl to balance the meal with a tart topping.
Gogibop221 Spring St. (Downtown)(843) 793-4441gogibop.com
Gogibop is one of the latest additions to downtown Charleston, located just before the bridge into West Ashley. Inspired by the Korean dish, bibimbap (rice and veggies in a bowl), Gogibop offers combination rice bowls with vegetables and fresh-cooked proteins such as pork, chicken, shrimp, tofu and beef. Think of a poke bowl, but with hotter ingredients.
While Gogibop offers a handful of signature bowls, you can always customize your own, picking from dozens of ingredients. First, start with a base, choosing from different kinds of rice, sweet potato noodles or kale. Follow it up with a protein, vegetables and fruits such as corn, bean sprouts, mango and more, house-made sauces and dried toppings like wonton chips or peanuts.
Huriyali Gardens401 Huger St. (Downtown)2016 Wappoo Drive (James Island)(843) 207-4436huriyali.com
Though many health-conscious folks flock to Huriyali for its juices and smoothies (winning Best Juice/Smoothie Bar in City Paper’s Best Of awards for several years), the couple-owned establishment is known best for its acai bowls (winning Best Acai Bowl in Best Of Charleston 2023).
The chocolate acai bowl may not sound healthy, but it’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants. It’s a tasty treat that can be both dinner and dessert. The bowl is based with acai, banana, strawberry, cacao, house-made peanut butter and coconut water for an acidic, sweet and bitter trifecta of flavor and topped with cut fruit, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and vegan peanut butter bars for a crunchy texture. A house-made chocolate drizzles the flavor-packed bowl for some extra creaminess.
Kairo’s Mediterranean975 Savannah Hwy. (West Ashley)1100 Bowman Road (Mount Pleasant)1200 North Main St. (Summerville)eatkairos.com
Though Mediterranean food can typically be found wrapped in pita (gyros, for example), a lot of traditional Mediterranean ingredients such as hummus or tzatziki “jive well together” with vegetables, proteins and falafel, according to Kairo’s Mediterranean owner Cary Chastain.
With the Kairo’s Bowl, you can make it a whole different meal each time, choosing from dozens of options of greens, rice, protein, vegetables and even sauces. For Chastain, his go-to Kairo’s Bowl is half a scoop of rice and lentils, chicken, sweet potatoes, cucumber, cabbage, feta and red peppers, topped with hummus or a spicy harissa.
Poke Bowls
Poke bowls are a classic food bowl from Hawaii, with a rice base, ahi tuna and some vegetables. The poke bowl has found its way across the world to the Lowcountry with a handful of shops dedicated to sharing the fresh delicacy of the islands.
Emoji Poke3510 Park Ave Blvd. (Mount Pleasant)(843) 654-9220emojipoke.com
Poke Bros644-H1 Long Point Road(Mount Pleasant)5070 International Blvd.(North Charleston)1305 N. Main St. (Summerville)eatpokebros.com
Poke Burri835 Savannah Hwy. (West Ashley)(843) 887-8744pokeburri.com
Poke Tea House441 Meeting St. (Downtown)(854) 444-3591poketeahouse.com
Yoshi Poke & Kitchen2875 Ashley River Road(West Ashley)(843) 207-4562yoshipokekitchensc.com
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Gallien out as Charleston superintendent
Lily Levinhttps://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/10/27/gallien-out-as-charleston-superintendent/
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved a mutual settlement agreement to end Dr. Eric Gallien’s employment as superintendent. He started July 1. His deputy, Horry County native Anita Huggins, was named acting superintendent.In today’s deal, approved 8-0 by trustees and signed off by Gallien, the educator will get more than $350,000. He&rsq...
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved a mutual settlement agreement to end Dr. Eric Gallien’s employment as superintendent. He started July 1. His deputy, Horry County native Anita Huggins, was named acting superintendent.
In today’s deal, approved 8-0 by trustees and signed off by Gallien, the educator will get more than $350,000. He’ll be paid 12 months of his annual salary of $275,000 in bimonthly installments, plus an extra $50,000 “non-wages.” The district also agreed to reimburse expenses from July to September and pay $34,000 in Gallien’s attorney fees. In return, Gallien agreed to dismiss his pending lawsuit against the district for breach of contract.
Friday’s decision wasn’t the first contentious end to a CCSD superintendent’s tenure. Gerita Postlewait abruptly resigned without much explanation at the end of 2021 after serving six years as head of the county’s consolidated school district. What’s more is the settlement with Gallien comes after controversy about his initial hiring and the rate of his $275,000 salary, which was a substantial increase.
The settlement came after an early Friday meeting of the board, including an executive session out of the public’s ears. It followed an investigation into Gallien’s behavior after a complaint by a CCSD employee who alleged “the superintendent’s actions led to a hostile work environment.”
An investigation, which the school district said would be made available to the public on Nov. 3, was conducted by local attorney Allan Holmes, who concluded there was no evidence to support the allegations. But the settlement did note that “Dr. Gallien has violated a clear, published directive established by the CCSD Board.” No explanation of what was violated was released.
But a news release said that after Gallien received a clear warning, he continued to violate the directive. Such behavior “improperly and significantly modified the terms and conditions of the complainant’s employment to her detriment,” according to the settlement.
Meanwhile, the settlement also said Gallien alleged his employment contract “superseded” his violation of the directive. As a result, Gallien filed a lawsuit on Oct. 5 against CCSD — which was still pending before Gallien agreed to drop it in the settlement.
The settlement also stated Galliend consented to “waive any notice requirement under the Employee Agreement.” The cause of his removal is listed under the Employment Agreement as “no reason.”
Finally, the district and Gallien essentially agreed to hold each other harmless in the settlement, agreeing that “neither payment nor any action taken pursuant to this agreement shall be considered or construed as an admission or establishment of wrongdoing on the part of either party.”
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