Local businesses 'court' visitors and volunteers for a winning experience
Some of the areas boutiques and restaurants encourage COCO fans to stop into their shops by offering specially-crafted menu items, unique events, curated products, and perks for volunteers.
Blume Designs Floral Artistry
Blume Designs bounced into the Credit One Charleston Open by participating in the tournament's Family Fun Weekend! Blume Designs offered a Blume Bar inside the stadium where customers created their own original floral bouquets or select from a range of exquisite pre-made arrangements.
In the Blume Designs studio – a few blocks away from Credit One Stadium – you'll also find a variety of unique tennis-themed items for sale, including tea towels, notepads, candles, and unique gifts.
Studio hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for the arched floral display adorning the front window; you’ll be welcomed to step inside and enjoy beautiful floral creations at every turn.
Daniel Island Living and Home
Daniel Island Living and Home is selling tennis and pickleball-themed placemats, napkins, coasters, and die-cut accents, along with take-home souvenirs like tennis totes, trays, stationery, cosmetic bags, and accessories.
You can also mix and match casual and formal pieces with monogrammed items that can be used for the COCO, Easter, and beyond.
Subtle and Sass
Subtle and Sass is a local clothing boutique committed to serving women of every size and walk of life.
Owner Renee Smith, who says she has a heart for people over profit, is honoring COCO volunteers who pitch in to make the tennis tournament a top-notch sporting event for players and spectators alike. Stop by or call the store for details.
Shoppers can browse unique pieces, schedule a styling session or a closet makeover, or even organize a private party at the shop.
They have locations in Point Hope and Mt. Pleasant.
Buck’s Deli & Market
Buck’s Deli & Market is open for its first Charleston Open and is offering the COCO Chicken Salad wrap. It includes Buck’s Signature Herb Chicken Salad wrapped with hearts of romaine and beefsteak tomato on a Father Sam's garden herb tortilla. They are also offering specialty custom tennis cookies from Buck’s in-house pastry team.
Buck’s has partnered with Chucktown Scooters to feature a one-of-a-kind COCO photo wall outside of the restaurant, where patrons can strike a pose with a retro scooter. \
Vespa Pizzeria
Vespa Pizzeria has been an island mainstay boasting a lively, umbrella-lined brick patio and traditional Italian fare. Owner Tammy Haight said, “We’ve been open for 15 years, so we’ve met many tennis fans who have also become loyal customers and visit us while they’re here for tennis. This week also kicks off our season, and concerts are soon to come as well!”