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“City Lights a bit disappointing”

City Lights Coffee

3 of 5 stars
FancyNancyBoston
Boston
Nov 20, 2009

The shop had been recommended by our hotel concierge along with Kudu's and I tried it on my last day in Charleston after a morning of walking around the historic district. Immediately disappointed...more

“SNOB not too snobby”

Slightly North of Broad

4 of 5 stars
FancyNancyBoston
Boston
Nov 20, 2009

We visited SNOB for our special night out on a combo business trip/vacation. It had been highly recommended by our hotel concierge since we are mostly vegetarian and they have a veggie entree. We...more

“A trip to St. Philip's at high noon”

St. Philip's Church

4 of 5 stars
FancyNancyBoston
Boston
Nov 20, 2009

The church is open for prayer & meditation on Wednesdays from noon to 1 pm. Other times it is open when volunteers are available. A nice oasis in a busy day of touring - music and lovely interior. ...more

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