The Market Report

We are finishing off our South Carolina coverage with a look at some of the non-supermarket things I saw around this area. I always enjoy this, because I think it gives us a better idea of the whole area, plus we get to see some interesting scenery and places we wouldn't otherwise see. We'll be passing through the area in roughly the same progression as we saw in the stores... North Charleston We didn't stop by any grocery stores in North Charleston, but it has a pleasant small business district along Montague Avenue. The business district was developed in the early 20th century, but not much happened here as the area shifted to become more industrial. Recently, there's been a lot of redevelopment on this strip, with lots of excellent restaurants opening up shop. Fratello's Italian Tavern was not only an excellent restaurant with exceptional food, but also in a very interesting building. The interior we see here was constructed as a post office in the late 1800s or ...

HUM Grocery Owner: Natalie & Andrew Humphrey Opened:  2021 Cooperative:  none Location:  6998 Maybank Hwy, Wadmalaw Island, SC Photographed:  January 2022 As we leave Charleston on Maybank Highway, we'll first hit the Harris Teeter at Maybank and Folly on James Island, then enter Johns Island to see the Food Lion and KJ's . At KJ's, we can turn left (south) to head towards Kiawah Island, or continue straight to cross over to Wadmalaw Island. All the way at the far southern tip of Wadmalaw Island is this building, which for decades was home to P. M. King's grocery, which closed not long ago but has been revitalized recently as HUM Grocery. Just a note on geography before we get into this amazing store. We're only about two and a half miles as the crow flies west of Freshfields Village , but to drive it you have to take a full trip of 22 miles, via Johns Island (where KJ's is). So this store is out at the far end of the island, and in a pretty remote area. ...

The Market Owner: Kiawah Island Opened:  unknown Cooperative:  none Location:  5480 Sea Forest Dr, Kiawah Island, SC Photographed:  January 2022 Kiawah Island is an upscale, private resort island and the main attraction is a large golf resort . The only grocery store of any kind within the gates of the island is The Market at Town Center, which is an interesting combination of convenience store and cafeteria. It seems to work quite well for what vacationers and residents are looking for. Plus, for large orders, I'm sure many stop at the Village Market by Harris Teeter just outside Kiawah Island. This store appears to be owned by the resort, as are all the restaurants (and all the businesses...?) on Kiawah Island. It's also considered to be the most, um, affordable dining option on the island. Other options include The Ocean Room, where a 12oz New York Strip steak will cost you $75 . In the front of the store is some Kiawah Island merchandise, with a few tables of g...