The temperatures might be dropping, but this is not hibernation season for restaurateurs. As always, Eater is obsessively tracking the progression of all the premiers — from menu releases to newly installed signage, come here for the latest updates. This list encapsulates the places garnering excitement this season.

Location: 193 King Street, downtown

Key Players: The group behind the 167 Raw at 289 East Bay Street

Projected Opening: January 2020

Lobster rolls and fresh oysters will soon be a part of Lower King, as seafood eatery 167 Raw expands to a new location with more seats than its previous East bay Street outpost.

Location: 267 Rutledge Avenue, downtown

Key Players: Restaurateurs Walter and Cindy Edward and chef Forrest Brunton

Projected Opening: Winter

Drawing inspiration from Cindy’s family farm in Smoaks, SC, the food at Chasing Sage will focus on Lowcountry produce and lots of herbs.

Location: 2213-B Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island

Key Players: Restaurateurs Clint Gaskins and Tyler Beckstead

Projected Opening: Early 2020

U.S. Virgin Islands restaurant the Longboard will open a second location in the Lowcountry. The food pulls inspiration from the islands with an emphasis on seafood, tropical produce, and coastal flavors. A glance at the St. John’s menu shows multiple selections of ceviches and poke bowls, grilled fish tacos, lobster tacos, island wings, and more.

Location: 601 Meeting Street, downtown

Key Players: Industry vets Mari and Brett Chizinski

Projected Opening: Early 2020

Look for Italian comfort food at Gale, from pizza to pasta to a pig head mortadella corn dog.

Location: 595 King Street, downtown

Key Players: Restaurateur/chef Thai Phi

Projected Opening: March 2020

Former Vietnamese food truck and pop-up Pink Bellies will soon have a new home on King Street. From banh mi to noodle bowls to pho, fans of chef Thai Phi’s work are eagerly awaiting the opening.

Also, keep an eye on:

• Bar George (James Island)

• Farmer & Exchange (Downtown)

• Garco Mill (Park Circle)

• Guilded Horn (Downtown)

• Island Provisions (Johns Island)

• Little Miss Ha (Mount Pleasant)

• Minero (Johns Island)

• Old Village Post House (Mount Pleasant)

• The Woodruff (Johns Island)