Rutledge Social is a startup social media marketing company founded by two Charleston transplants, Taylor Eubanks (@STEubanks) and Alden Haviland (@AldendeHart). Utilizing their unique mix of city hustle and Southern charm, Rutledge Social aims to connect the creative class to the visitors and customers of Charleston and beyond. We invite you to Charleston to experience everything we love about the Holy City. If you cannot make the pilgrimage, keep your finger on the pulse by following @RutledgeSocial and getting social on our digital front porch.
-Alden & Taylor
FRIDAY
6:00 PM Check in to one of the peninsula’s most fantastic hotels, Zero George Street, $329 per night. (@ZeroGeorgeSt, 0 George St., www.zerogeorge.com). Skip the lobby bar for now and opt for room service champagne- a toast to your arrival, if you will. Make sure to ask the concierge desk for a copy of the Charleston City Paper (@ChasCityPaper) and/or Charlie Magazine (@readCHARLIE).
Women will love the extensive wine offerings beautifully displayed in the restaurant while the men will especially be drawn to the curated selection of hand-crafted salumi and other house charcuterie offerings.
10:00 PM The Peninsula Grill (@PeninsulaGrill, 112 N. Market St., www.peninsulagrill.com)
Stop in for a slice of the best coconut cake you've ever had. Nothing grandma makes could even compare... honestly.
12:00 AM Take a bike ride through some of the S. Battery neighborhoods and enjoy some of Charleston’s most beautiful and peaceful streets. (Bikes can be rented through the hotel concierge.)
SATURDAY
Sleep in. You're on Charleston time.
9:30 AM Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer (@KuduCHS, 4 Vanderhorst St., www.kuducoffeeandcraftbeer.com)
A lavender latte (straight espresso for him) and your favorite newspaper on the outside patio is a great way to start a Saturday.
11:30 AM The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art (@halseyart, 161 Calhoun St., www.halsey.cofc.edu)
View Shepard Fairey's (@obeygiant) first major exhibit in his hometown. Exhibit ends on July 12.
1:00 PM CHS Farmers Market (@charlestonfarms, Marion Square, www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com)
Enjoy the many local artisans and vendors found on the park at King & Calhoun.. Don’t miss the @Outtamyhuevos MEXICAN STREET CORN. On the way out, pick up some lunch to eat in the park.
2:00 PM White Point Garden (@CharlestonParks, 2 Murrary Blvd., www.charlestonparksconservancy.org)
Named for the sun bleached oyster shells that use to litter its banks, WPG is a fantastic park located at the tip of the peninsula that provides plenty of fun and relaxation for 2 & 4 legged friends alike.
3:00 PM This point of the day is the perfect time of day to split up and have some individual fun:
If you need an explanation, this beautiful place isn’t for you.
Clothing and other specialty goods that take you from town to the country, as any good Charleston man should be ready to do.
- Ben Silver (149 King St., www.bensilver.com)
Classic Charleston/British style with timeless pieces that last like heirlooms.
- Sneaker Feet First (@sneakerff, 237 King St., www.sneakerff.com)
- Christophe Artisan Choclatier (@christophepaume, 90 Society St., www.christophechocolatier.com)
Fresh press coffee, macaroons, truffles, almond butter croissants, tarts and anything your (would-be) Parisian heart desires.
- Pink Dot Beauty Bar (@pinkdotbeautysc, 227 Meeting St., www.pinkdotbeautybar.com)
Meet friendly makeup artists who will introduce you to new brands and tips. Leave feeling beautiful on the inside and out.
- Croghan’s Jewel Box (@croghansjb, 308 King St., www.croghansjewelbox.com)
A treasure chest of one-of-a-kind pieces to adorn yourself, a loved one or your home.
- Hampden Clothing (@hampdenclothing, 314 King St., www.hampdenclothing.com)
6:00 PM Michael Mitchell Gallery (@mmgallery, 438 King St., www.michaelmitchellcharleston.com)
Visit the MM gallery or one of the many others on King St. for an impromptu art walk before dinner.
Visit the MM gallery or one of the many others on King St. for an impromptu art walk before dinner.
8:00 PM Dinner at Hall’s Chophouse (for meat) or The Ordinary (for seafood).
- Hall’s Chophouse (@hallschophouse, 434 King St., www.hallschophouse.com)
Order ANYTHING, but especially the Wedge salad. Yes, we recommend a salad at a steakhouse, it's that good.
- The Ordinary (@eattheordinary, 544 King St., www.eattheordinary.com)
Don't miss the oyster sliders and BBQ shrimp w/charred bread. They'll make you (rightly so) send a drink back to Chef @MikeLata.
10:30 PM Drinks and dancing the night away
- Republic Garden & Lounge (@republicreign, 462 King St., www.republicreign.com)
Inside in the lounge experience the VIP treatment while sipping on champagne bottle service and dancing to the DJ. Outside in the garden, enjoy the St.Germain spritzer and take in some live music.
- The Cocktail Club (@CHScocktailclub, 479 King St., www.thecocktailclubcharleston.com)
The Right and Wrong: Hat Trick Gin, Cocchi Americano, honey, sage, Jack Rudy Tonic $12 The bacon spiced popcorn is a steal at only $3 for a large bowl
- The Blind Tiger (36-38 Broad St., www.blindtigercharleston.com)
A great late night bar with as many characters and secrets as Charleston itself.
12:30 AM & Beyond More drinks & late night food. This city is known for eating and drinking so prepare accordingly.
- AC’s Bar & Grill (467 King St., www.acsbar.com)
Advanced Players Move: Call AC's on your way in for the night and order a burger to-go. We suggest the Grand Marnier burger because why not? Kitchen closes at 1:30 am. 843 577-6742
- Butcher & Bee (@butcherandbee, 654 King St., www.butcherandbee.com)
SUNDAY
10:00 AM St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (142 State St., www.stphilipschurchsc.org) Established in 1681, St. Philip’s is the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina and is a breathtaking place to sit and worship. This is the Holy City, afterall.
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12:00 PM Alluette’s Cafe (@alluette, 80 A Reid St., www.alluettes.com) Mrs. Alluette’s small cafe is as beautiful and vibrant inside as her holistic approach to southern soul food. One of the few places that can fill your stomach and your heart simultaneously. We hope you don’t feel too overwhelmed- if you’re only going to be in our beloved city for 36 hours, we wanted to make sure you experienced as much of the Holy City as possible. We intentionally left our tourist-y things like carriages rides, the Market, etc. because, let’s be honest, that’s just too easy. Experience Charleston like a local. And next time, plan to stay longer!
-Alden & Taylor
All images provided by @CharlestonStreetStyle
Photographer- @TerrenceMe09
Alden's looks: Little Black Dress of Charleston (@LBDofCHS)
MUA: Rebecca Wash and Demetrius Washington of Pink Dot Beauty Bar (@PinkDotBeautyBar)
Hunter's looks are model’s own. Charleston men are born with style.
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