ASPIRETV TO PREMIERE "CITY EATS: CHARLESTON" THIS JUNE

Hosted by Chef G Garvin, City Eats: Charleston serves up culture, community and unforgettable flavor in every episode.

ATLANTA - May 12, 2026 - AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, announced today that the City Eats franchise is expanding to Charleston this summer. City Eats: Charleston is set to premiere Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

City Eats: Charleston is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin. In this vibrant Southern destination, G Garvin explores Charleston's kitchens, neighborhoods and rising culinary voices, uncovering the stories, heritage and bold creativity that define its ever-evolving food scene.

From the French-Southern elegance of 39 Rue de Jean to the deeply rooted West African traditions of Bintü Atelier, and from the bold, boundary-pushing flavors of King BBQ to the intimate Filipino storytelling at Kultura, each episode reveals how Charleston's past and present come together on the plate. G Garvin also experiences the rich, aromatic traditions of Ma'am Saab, where Pakistani cuisine brings centuries of flavor into the heart of the city. Along the way, he discovers the soulful comfort of My Three Sons, the vibrant Caribbean spirit of Taste of the Islands, and the inventive, modern edge of Wild Common, meeting the chefs and visionaries who infuse every dish with culture, memory and personal history.

"City Eats continues to grow because food is one of the most powerful ways to tell our stories," said Angela Cannon, Executive Vice President, Multicultural Networks, and General Manager, aspireTV. "After incredible seasons in Savannah and Atlanta, Charleston feels like a natural next chapter - a city where history, culture and cuisine are deeply intertwined. With Chef G Garvin guiding the journey, City Eats: Charleston celebrates the chefs and communities shaping the city today while honoring the traditions that came before."

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