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Eat Local this Holiday Season
Eat Local this Holiday Season

When considering where to source your holiday meal ingredients, choose to spread some local holiday love by purchasing your protein, produce, and dairy from a nearby farmer or purveyor. The holidays are the best time of the year to show your support to the farmers and growers who keep us well-fed... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted11/21/2022


Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season
Lowcountry Local First Asks Community to Shift Dollars Local this Holiday Season

Lowcountry Local First (LLF) launched its 11th annual Buy Local Season campaign on November 1st as a grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season. The organization urges the... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted11/2/2022


Shop + Dine Local! Look for the Badge
Shop + Dine Local! Look for the Badge

Look for the Certified Local Badge whenever your shopping and dining around town! At Lowcountry Local First, we believe ownership matters and relationships matter. Our goal is to support the local business community and tailor our programs to help our community gain access to every chance at... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted11/1/2022


2022 Buy Local Holiday Markets
2022 Buy Local Holiday Markets

(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — PAST MARKETS — Final West Ashley Farmers MarketWednesday | Nov. 2, 2022 | 3-6:30pmAckerman Park James Island Fall Festival MarketFriday | Nov. 4, 2022 |6-9pmThe Town Market on James Island Holiday Market on Daniel... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted10/10/2022


Making the Most of LLF Membership: Alex Shi, Charleston Payroll
Making the Most of LLF Membership: Alex Shi, Charleston Payroll

If you have ever attended events like our Local Socials or workshops, you have probably seen his face. September is all about making sure our members are utilizing their member benefits. It made sense to catch up with Alex Shi of Charleston Payroll, who has been an active LLF member for the past 8... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted09/7/2022


Eating Locally for the Environment and YOUR Health!
Eating Locally for the Environment and YOUR Health!

This feature is from MUSC Health and MUSC Urban Farm, sponsors of Eat Drink Local Month. The Eat Drink Local Challenge during the month of May challenges individuals and organizations across the Lowcountry to shift their purchasing and eating habits to focus on supporting local farmers... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted05/25/2022


Recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Pickled Beets APR 29, 2022
Recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Pickled Beets APR 29, 2022

This recipe was provided by Edible Charleston, an Eat Drink Local Month supporter. Photo by Shell Royster. Recipe developed by Josh Miller. Serves 4 Let the farmers’ market be your guide when it comes to assembling this fresh spring salad. Pickled beets and red onions provide a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/29/2022


Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine
Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine

You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. Sliding into a long booth at Istanbul Shish Kabob, there’s a lot to take in: Cooks in an open kitchen churning out plates of fragrant char-grilled meats; piping hot house-made bread spitting out of a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/29/2022


Q&A with GrowFood Carolina
Q&A with GrowFood Carolina

With Eat Drink Local Month quickly approaching, Lowcountry Local First heard from one of its community partners, GrowFood Carolina. Anthony Mirisciotta, General Manager, offered some insight on how business is going. What are the biggest pain points or concerns for GrowFood right now? ... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted03/30/2022


Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May
Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May

Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will host its 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign throughout May 2022. The campaign will include a public Eat Drink Local Challenge, a Local Social and its 14th annual Chef’s Potluck fundraiser event. Presented by Limehouse Produce and Firefly... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/29/2022


14th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies
14th annual Chef's Potluck Event Policies

TICKET POLICY: This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. A one-time ticket transfer is permissible. HEALTH POLICY: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot address individual allergy concerns. Each participating chef is asked to prepare at least one vegetarian dish. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/11/2022


Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Invited to Learn How to Build a Company with Profit and Purpose
Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Invited to Learn How to Build a Company with Profit and Purpose

Lowcountry Local First is hosting the ninth annual Good Business Summit on February 24th at the Charleston Music Hall. This one-day event will include keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions to spotlight creative ideas and workable solutions for building your... Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2022