FRANCIS MARION BLOG
International cuisine on King Street
460 King Street; http://eatatbasil.com/ Basil Thai Restaurant is one of my favorite local spots. So many wonderful dishes to choose from--but only one little belly to fill! Fresh Basil Rolls, the Cashew Nuts Entrees, the Pad See-Eu—all excellent, but today I narrowed...
Sly enjoys fresh, local food at it’s best at The Swamp Fox Restaurant
I’m one lucky fox! Right across the street from my hotel is one of the nation’s best Farmers Market. I always start my Saturdays with a freshly made breakfast crepe, pastry and gourmet coffee. Then, under the shade of the beautiful crepe myrtles, I help shop for the...
Coolin’ down at our in-house Starbucks™
I’ve been busy today greeting our guests and stocking our exciting new gift shop, so I thought it was time for a simple repose at my favorite Starbucks™. Luckily, the café is right inside our front door at King Street. I highly recommend the chocolate cookie crumble...
Off to college they go…
I have enjoyed meeting so many of the new freshmen this summer as they have been going through College of Charleston orientation. I’m sure I’ll see them again during Move-In Weekend in August, since our hotel is the place that so many parents, family and friends stay...
Coming Soon . . .
We are delighted that soon our Gift Shop will be operated by the hotel. I am helping out by doing research on some of the exciting new merchandise that we are going to offer. Here I am with the Odle Group. And keep reading my blog for more updates on our new and...