The city’s art and fashion scene is having a moment. Local galleries, global brands, and a new kind of Charleston energy worth raising a glass to.

Charleston’s newest restaurants are raising the bar on style and flavor. From coastal Italian plates at Allora to fresh-baked bagels on James Island, these five openings are worth the buzz.

Picnics, beach walks, playground mornings, and rooftop bubbles; Charleston Days Editor Toni Stone shares the simple rituals that make her love this city even more.