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The temperatures might be dropping, but this is not hibernation season for restaurateurs. As always, Eater is obsessively tracking the progression of all the premiers — from menu releases to newly installed signage, come here for the latest updates. This list encapsulates the places garnering excitement this season.
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167 RAW
Location: 193 King Street, downtown
Key Players: The group behind the 167 Raw at 289 East Bay Street
Projected Opening: January 2020
Lobster rolls and fresh oysters will soon be a part of Lower King, as seafood eatery 167 Raw expands to a new location with more seats than its previous East bay Street outpost.
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CHASING SAGE
Location: 267 Rutledge Avenue, downtown
Key Players: Restaurateurs Walter and Cindy Edward and chef Forrest Brunton
Projected Opening: Winter
Drawing inspiration from Cindy’s family farm in Smoaks, SC, the food at Chasing Sage will focus on Lowcountry produce and lots of herbs.
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THE LONGBOARD
Location: 2213-B Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Key Players: Restaurateurs Clint Gaskins and Tyler Beckstead
Projected Opening: Early 2020
U.S. Virgin Islands restaurant the Longboard will open a second location in the Lowcountry. The food pulls inspiration from the islands with an emphasis on seafood, tropical produce, and coastal flavors. A glance at the St. John’s menu shows multiple selections of ceviches and poke bowls, grilled fish tacos, lobster tacos, island wings, and more.
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GALE
Location: 601 Meeting Street, downtown
Key Players: Industry vets Mari and Brett Chizinski
Projected Opening: Early 2020
Look for Italian comfort food at Gale, from pizza to pasta to a pig head mortadella corn dog.
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PINK BELLIES
Location: 595 King Street, downtown
Key Players: Restaurateur/chef Thai Phi
Projected Opening: March 2020
Former Vietnamese food truck and pop-up Pink Bellies will soon have a new home on King Street. From banh mi to noodle bowls to pho, fans of chef Thai Phi’s work are eagerly awaiting the opening.
Also, keep an eye on:
• Bar George (James Island)
• Farmer & Exchange (Downtown)
• Garco Mill (Park Circle)
• Guilded Horn (Downtown)
• Island Provisions (Johns Island)
• Little Miss Ha (Mount Pleasant)
• Minero (Johns Island)
• Old Village Post House (Mount Pleasant)
• The Woodruff (Johns Island)
