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Sam Spence

Sam Spence

Charleston Contributor

Sam is a freelance writer and nonprofit professional based in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the former editor of the independent alternative-weekly Charleston City Paper, where his favorite cover stories included photos of kids and their parents with their faces swapped, a chronicle of Charleston’s best public bathrooms, and a cheeky cooking issue that included a recipe for raccoon stew. (God bless alt-weeklies.) Sam’s tip for Charleston visitors? Beat the crowds and walk downtown. There aren’t many places like it.

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Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Park Circle in North Charleston, S.C.
  • First Resy ever made
    Le Farfalle in 2016.
  • Drink of choice
    32°/50° kölsch from Coast Brewing Co., the second-closest brewery to my house.
  • Restaurant you’ve been to the most
    Jackrabbit Filly.
  • Core food memory from childhood
    If there weren’t hushpuppies, nobody was having a good time. (Still true, really.)
  • Favorite food city
    New York City.
  • Hot take
    Can we stop with caviar bumps?

Recent Posts

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The Hit List   Charleston

The January Hit List: Kultura, FIG, Costa, and More

No winter doldrums this year for Charleston’s restaurant scene. January may not be the busiest month for dining, but it’s…

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Best of The Hit List   Charleston

The 10 Restaurants That Defined Charleston Dining in 2023

We asked our contributors to the Resy Hit List to share their top dining experiences in their cities this year — 10…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The November Hit List: Colectivo, King BBQ, Lamar’s Sporting Club, and More

With the 90-degree days in the rearview, fall is a perfect time to try new spots across Charleston. Seek those…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The October Hit List: LoLA, Honeysuckle Rose, Cru Cafe, and More

It’s one of the best months of the year to be out and about in Charleston. Of course, that means…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The September Hit List: Beautiful South, Lola Rose, Southbound, and More

As the season shifts, it’s time to make the most of the last gasp of summer days, while preparing for…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The August Hit List: Kultura, The James, Sullivan’s Fish Camp, and More

Resy tables may be a little challenging to come by in the busy summer season (these spots do have air…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The July Hit List: Minero, Azur, Islander 71, Skoogies, and More

It’s summertime in Charleston, when more time outside and on the beach may mean you venture to try that new…

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The Hit List   Charleston

The June Hit List: Kultura, Little Miss Ha, Ma’am Saab, Babas, and more

It should come as no surprise that this month features some serious Charleston chefs out there experimenting with cultural mainstays,…

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The May Hit List: Leon’s Oyster Shop, Momo, FIG, and More

It’s about that time: Fresh, bright cocktails are reappearing on drinks lists, outdoor dining is kicking into high-gear, and spring…

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Guides   Charleston

The Resy Guide to the Best Outdoor Tables in Charleston

Outdoor diners in Charleston are back where they belong: on porches, patios, and exterior platforms of all sorts here in…

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