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would cooperate and that their newest u-pick operation would be up and running by Spring of 2022. As the strawberries grew, Keri, Jeff, Kim, and Billy all worked together to get the farm ready for business. They cleaned up the property, and renovated the hay barn into Marymeade Market, a shop intended to give local vendors, crafters, and cultivators another chance to showcase their products.

Keri Anne and Jeff haven’t been the only members of the family to take pride in what the farm offers; at only six years old, Avery Anne came up with the brilliant idea to have a safe space inside of the market, a kids corner equipped with crayons, coloring pages, books, and the cutest little picnic table. She wanted this space to give their smaller patrons something to do instead of following their parents around the market. Avery even selected what she thought to be the safest corner of the building for the table, one that makes it nearly impossible for a child to sneak out of the market without being noticed by their accompanying adult. It was only right to pay homage to the creator of the space with a large sign bearing a proper name that she picked out herself. “Avery Anne’s Art Corner.”

Since the official opening of Westbury Farms Strawberries at Marymeade Market that took place in March, the amount of visitors they see coming through their gates each weekend is beyond what they could have ever imagined, and the owners couldn’t be more grateful. They are constantly coming up with ways to show their appreciation, and in the few months they have been open, they have already hosted Summerville’s 1st Annual Strawberry Festival, a community Easter egg hunt, and a special event for kids to craft a personalized gift in honor of Mother’s Day. As far as what the future holds, they hope to add some variety as far as the produce they grow to sell which in turn would help to keep the farm open throughout the seasons. However, families will always be their number one focus on the farm; the Westburys want to meet everyone that stops by. Above all, the best part of it all for both. AM

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Westbury Farms Strawberries has two locations:

Summerville’s Marymeade Market can be found at the Corner of Berlin G. Myers and East 9th North Street in Summerville, SC 29483

Their original location is located at 683 W Main St, Harleyville, SC 29448

Both farms are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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Raising a Glass

The Azalea Bar & Garden is an ode to Summerville and the many things that make her so special

by Susan Frampton

When the afternoon sun's golden rays light on the distinctive blue brick building on Summerville's South Cedar Street, the gentle tinkling of ice against glasses and the soft murmur of voices are a welcome end to the day. Here, in the relaxed elegance of THE AZALEA Bar and Garden, guests discover a haven deliciously infused with flavors easily recognized by readers of Azalea Magazine. Shelves haphazardly lined with books lend the room an easy familiarity. The comfortable, unhurried simplicity is at the heart of its Southern charm. The casual elegance is exactly what Will and Dottie Rizzo hoped to achieve with the space designed to reflect the magazine they founded over a decade ago.

"We wanted to take what we've learned about the area over the past ten years and celebrate the fascinating history, people, and places that make our corner of the world so unique." The pair's vision and knack for connecting the needs and interests of the community give them an uncanny ability to create a modern

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(Clockwise from top left) The Botanist; the bookcase featuring André Michaux; service with a smile, the Kentucky General; a packed house; a night view from the street

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aesthetic while paying homage to the past. In addition, the Rizzos and their business partners recognized the opportunity to fill a niche to complement the variety of dining and entertainment options available to Summerville without taking away from those already established. Open Tuesday through Saturday, from 4 until 10 pm, AB&G ties perfectly into the Downtown experience.

From his place of honor on the wall, French botanist Andre Michaux, credited with introducing the tea plant to North America, oversees the creation of signature drinks, like the aptly named Botanist, and beams his approval. In the eclectic décor of the renovated building, pride drawn from past and present Lowcountry life is incorporated into every nook and cranny. Southern hospitality is alive and well in gracious service and the presentation of simple ingredients and authentic, timehonored family recipes. Small bites and desserts are a mosaic of those endearing elements. On the garden patio, herbs and flowers spend their days in the sun awaiting their entrance in carefully curated cocktails and scent the breezes of summer nights.

Whether you're looking for a place to meet friends for drinks before dinner, a quiet corner for an intimate celebration, a smoke-infused bourbon, a cocktail feast for all the senses, decadent dessert to round out your evening, or a flavor-filled mocktail toast to the Lowcountry, THE AZALEA Bar and Garden is guaranteed to celebrate your good taste with the unique spirit of the South. AM