He was working at the Coffee Roasters of Charleston Ltd. booth. The nearby garbage can that held emptied cups of iced cappuccino used to hold empty flasks of Night Train. The new and expanded Charleston County Library that replaced it is blocks to the east, near Calhoun and Elizabeth Street. It opened in April. Still, continued prosperity can pose problems.
Some merchants worry that the area's growing appeal can result in economic over-gentrification.
Specialty places like that add funky charm to the retail mix. The corporate offices and design studio, once in Manhattan, are now upstairs from the 445 King St. showroom.