Good “DRY” Times 

Good “DRY” Times 

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee For thousands of years, alcohol was a necessary part of almost every civilization. The fermentation process would kill potential bacteria, making it often the safer drink before water purification methods were invented....
Petite Sweets

Petite Sweets

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Jane Kortright You don’t have to be a cheesecake person to appreciate the desserts at Arie’s Artisan Cheesecake. You don’t have to be a sweets person or even eat dairy to enjoy one of the many flavors available in the shop at 1202 Town Park...
A Balanced Beverage

A Balanced Beverage

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Jane Kortright NOLA Coffee on Highway 1 in Warrenville is a new local favorite. Originally a cold brew cart, owner Mallory and husband Jake Adkison started selling at local markets to help fund the future adoption of a child from...
Created to Heal

Created to Heal

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Jane Kortright When Haley Maness was 18, she started experiencing debilitating headaches, extreme weakness, brain fog and more. Test after test came back negative and doctors implied it must be psychological. But Maness knew it was more...
From the Sea

From the Sea

By Griffin Nelson Photography by Jane Kortright Park Avenue Oyster Bar & Grill in Aiken has set itself apart as the premiere venue for date nights, a fresh bite, rehearsal dinners and more. The experienced background of the owners and staff and the freshness of...
The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

By Griffin Nelson Photography by Jane Kortright Amber Connor’s story is as good as her sweets and both of them make you want to give her a huge hug. Her passion for clean eating and helping others enjoy baked goods, no matter what dietary restrictions, has helped her...