*Charleston, South Carolina, is the destination for the newest season of aspireTV’s popular “City Eats” franchise, and a first-look clip is already giving fans a taste of what’s ahead.
Celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin returns as host, guiding viewers through a city where culinary tradition runs as deep as its history. “City Eats: Charleston” explores the kitchens, neighborhoods, and rising culinary voices shaping one of America’s most flavor-rich destinations.
The sneak peek spotlights Kultura, a Filipino restaurant where Chef Nikko Cagalanan transforms his grandmother’s recipes into a fine-dining experience that is both intimate and emotionally resonant. Dishes like arroz caldo and red snapper curry carry the weight of memory and migration while reflecting a distinctly modern sensibility. The cuisine honors its roots without being confined by them. Watch the clip above.
Across the season, Garvin moves through Charleston’s rich culinary landscape with the curiosity of a traveler and the expertise of a chef. He visits 39 Rue de Jean, where French and Southern influences meet with elegance, and Bintü Atelier, where West African culinary traditions hold firm and proud. King BBQ brings boundary-pushing flavors, while Ma’am Saab offers a window into centuries of Pakistani culinary heritage.
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The journey continues at My Three Sons, where soulful comfort food anchors the experience, and Taste of the Islands, which pulses with Caribbean energy. Wild Common rounds out the season with inventive, contemporary cooking that still speaks to place and history.
Each stop reveals how Charleston’s past and present converge on the plate, told through the chefs and visionaries who infuse every dish with culture, memory, and personal story.
“City Eats: Charleston” premieres Thursday, June 11, at 8 p.m. ET on aspireTV.
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