March 12th, 2015

Destination? Historic Charleston, South Carolina, Belmond Charleston Place, Hotel, Spa, Historic Charm, Modern Luxury

Back in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, since visiting Historic Charleston for a week, I have had time to go through about 465 photos.  It was my first experience in Charleston, a place that I had wanted to visit for a long time but for one reason or another had not.

When my cousins from Puerto Rico invited me to meet them in Charleston, it was because there was a pathology convention to attend.  Onboard and looking forward I arrived at the Belmond Charleston Place, located at 205 Meeting St., Tels. 843-722-4900 and 888-635-2350.  Website http://www.belmond.com/charleston-place.

Checking in was so smooth.  My room was at the newly renovated floor of the hotel.  New softer colors in all the rooms.  Everyone wants to know how comfy the beds were…they were very comfortable.

Having been on the road and arriving at a new city, I decided to just stay put and try their in-room dining.  Don’t let my healthy eating for that night fool you for a minute.  I dove easily into the local food without regret. The brussels sprouts were delish and so was my salad….the fruit was my sweet ending….the butter, smooth and a bit sweet.

Something sweet!

A touch of color was much appreciated.

If you would like to start your first morning having breakfast at the hotel, the Palmetto Cafe will be your place.  A healthy breakfast buffet or a la carte.

Charleston Place, as it is commonly called, is large enough for events, weddings…you name it.  It does not feel that big, but it is.  Plenty of shopping within the hotel.  The business office was a plus.

In every corner of the City of Charleston there is plenty to see.  History abounds. Throughout the week we walked, shopped and dined.  The beauty is that you can stroll downtown with ease.  Stop and check the alleys, the houses, and the cobblestone streets.

Every day we found something new.  Look at the Dock Street Theatre.  This was the first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances.  Many years ago it was restored.  The inside was rebuilt to resemble a theatre in London in the 1730s.  It is used year-round.  Location?  135 Church Street.  http://www.charlestonstage.com

In the evening the Thoroughbred Club at Charleston Place gets hopping.  I already posted about it.  Tapas Bar setting…Do not miss Calvin (Deke) Taylor, The Entertainer, playing some pretty good jazz.

I almost forgot to give Carrie, the Concierge a shout!!  She was awesome and got us set up with Ian Sanchez for our tour of Middleton Plantation among other suggestions, as well.  Thanks Carrie!

Talk to you later…have a great day!

March 6th, 2015

Thoroughbred Club, Piano Bar, Charleston Place, Entertainment, Charleston, South Carolina, Calvin (Deke) Taylor, Live Jazz, Music for The Soul, Afternoon Tea, Tapas, Cocktails

Jimmy Durante started as a piano bar player.  Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” is based on his experiences as a piano bar player, as well.  And, Andrea Bocelli, the famous Italian tenor played in a piano bar to pay for his singing lessons.  Just a little trivia in order to start my post.

The Thoroughbred Club is a piano bar located inside Charleston Place at 205 Meeting Street in Historic Charleston, South Carolina.  Tel. 843-722-4900  You can find it on Facebook.

They do offer afternoon tea and light music.  During the evenings you will find Calvin (Deke) Taylor a.k.a. “The Entertainer” playing some pretty good jazz.  It gets crowded.  You can contact him at 843-554-4039 or his cell 843-822-0389.  His website is http://www.calvindeketaylor.com.  Click on it and check his videos.

The menu is light and just enough.  Tapas style, grazing here or there.

While at Charleston Place you could have found us listening to his music in the evenings.  It had a great beat.  It was fun and entertaining.  We ordered sliders, an artichoke dip and drinks.

Another night lollipop lamb chops, meatballs, cheeses and drinks.

Have a great week-end.  Talk to you later.