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Best of Charleston comes around but once a year, and today, we’re ready to celebrate. We’ve all been through an awful lot these last two years. In 2021, we saw restaurants reopen, live music make its return, beloved venues come back to life and playhouses bringing shows to the stage. Now more than ever, we want to show some love to our favorite local people, places and businesses who managed to keep Charleston vibrant through all these trying times.
For this year’s issue, we changed things up a bit, adding new categories and bringing back our CP Picks, which highlight some features of Charleston we thought deserved their own kind of special recognition — whether the achievement is awesome, or dubious at best.
Congratulations to all the Best of Charleston 2022 winners. Y’all deserve it. Now, let’s party.
Attractions and City Living Culture, Arts and Entertainment Drinking Eating Health and Beauty Politics, News and Media Recreation and Outdoors Services Shops
With last year marking a (sort of) return to business-as-usual Charleston, many of the Holy City’s best events and attractions found themselves reignited and reinvigorated. With farmers markets ditching pandemic-era restrictions, local groups bringing back their top events and the hospitality sector seeing tourists flock back to Charleston’s historic downtown, beaches and tour services, we’re glad to see this section back in business — but we could, of course, do without the parking and traffic woes some of these winners bring. Keep reading to see how Charleston kicked things back into gear and get some ideas for where to mark your calendars for this year and next. —Skyler Baldwin
Charleston Wine + Food Festival Various locations charlestonwineandfood.com
The Guild 128 Columbus St. Downtown (843) 508-9209 livetheguild.com
South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown (843) 577-3474 scaquarium.org
James Island Charter High School 1000 Fort Johnson Road. James Island (843) 762-2754 jichs.ccsdschools.com
Runner-up: Orange Grove Charter School
The Oaks Children’s Academy 2243 Glendale Drive. West Ashley (843) 766-6382 8695 Dorchester Road. North Charleston (843) 207-3061 theoaksacademy.com
Runner-up: The Little Sage School
Charleston Farmers Market 329 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 724-7305 charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-up: Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
Spoleto Festival USA Various locations. Downtown (843) 579-3100 spoletousa.org
Charleston Animal Society Rescue Brew at Palmetto Brewing Co. (843) 747-4849 charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: Lowcountry Local First’s Chef’s Potluck
Vertical Roots 1008 Clements Crest Lane. Daniel Island (843) 701-4573 verticalroots.com
Runner-Up: Mamasita’s Cloth Diaper Service
College of Charleston 66 George St. Downtown (843) 805-5507 cofc.edu
Park Circle North Charleston facebook.com/pcncsc
Seacoast Church Various Locations seacoast.org
Runner-up: Unitarian Church of Charleston
Charleston Animal Society 2455 Remount Road. North Charleston (843) 747-4849 charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: Medical University of South Carolina
Holy City Vintage Market Various locations facebook.com/holycityvintagemarket Instagram @holycityvintagemarket
The Oaks Children’s Academy 2243 Glendale Drive. West Ashley (843) 766-6382 8695 Dorchester Road. North Charleston (843) 207-3061 theoaksacademy.com
Bishop England High School 363 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island (843) 849-9599 behs.com
Charleston Rental Properties 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Suite 133. Mount Pleasant (843) 654-9140 charlestonrentalproperties.com
Runner-up: Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Property Management
Greystar 465 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 579-9400 greystar.com
Runner-up: MAA- Rivers Walk Apartments
Wando High School 1000 Warrior Way. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-8200 ccsdschools.com/wandohigh
Runner-up: Charleston County School of the Arts
Joe Riley Waterfront Park Vendue Range and Concord St. Downtown
Bulldog Tours 18 Anson St. Downtown (843) 722-8687 bulldogtours.com
The arts are back in full force in Charleston! The last 12 months have seen the performing arts return and visual artists thrive, and the city is alive again with culture. Charleston musicians and music lovers are getting back on the live music grind we sorely missed in 2021, while the local music industry has been bursting at the seams with events and performances that had been on hold for too long. The iconic Pour House on James Island is back to music seven nights a week, downtown karaoke club Bangkok Lounge has its customary line out the door again and Music Farm is reborn. In other words: we’re back baby! —Michael Smallwood and Chelsea Grinstead
Redux Contemporary Art Center 1056 King St. Downtown (843) 722-0697 reduxstudios.org
Runner-up: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
The Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 722-2706 gibbesmuseum.org
Runner-up: Redux Contemporary Art Center
Dudley’s on Ann 42 Ann St. Downtown (843) 577-6779 dudleysonann.com
Runner-up: Edmund’s Oast with Patti O’Furniture
DJ Natty Heavy nattyheavy.com
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition at Festival Hall
Runner-up: Romare Bearden: Abstractions at The Gibbes Museum of Art
The Commodore 504 Meeting St. Downtown thecommodorechs.com
Bangkok Lounge 353 King St. 2nd floor. Downtown thebangkoklounge.com
Runners-up: Burns Alley and Tru Blues House of Wings
Runner-up: Matthew Willingham, Charleston Stage
Runner-up: Marybeth Clark, Charleston Stage
Mary Alice Monroe maryalicemonroe.com
The Midnight City Band themidnightcityband.com
Holy City Sinner Radio holycitysinner.com
Runner-up: Charleston Time Machine by Charleston County Public Library
Theatre 99 280 Meeting St. # B. Downtown (843) 853-6687 theatre99.com
Terrace Theater 1956d Maybank Hwy. James Island (843) 762-9494 terracetheater.com
The Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 722-2706 gibbesmuseum.org
Ranky Tanky at The Bend rankytanky.com thebendcharleston.com
Runner-up: Dierks Bentley at The Windjammer
Charleston Jazz Academy 3005 W. Montague Ave. North Charleston (843) 745-5908 charlestonjazz.com
Runner-up: Clelia’s Guitar Studio
The Midnight City Band themidnightcityband.com
Charleston Animal Society Gala charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: Best of Charleston Party
Charleston Pour House 1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island (843) 571-4343 charlestonpourhouse.com
Charleston Pour House 1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island (843) 571-4343 charlestonpourhouse.com
Elf the Musical, Charleston Stage charlestonstage.com
Runner-up: Bright Star, Charleston Stage
Charleston Sports Pub Various Locations charlestonsportspub.com
King Street isn’t the only place to grab a drink in the Lowcountry. From the lowest point on the Peninsula to the furthest reaches of Summerville and Daniel Island, Charleston is overflowing with breweries, dive bars and distilleries. Locals and tourists alike can find libations at places like Chico Feo (Best Folly Beach Bar and Best Folly Beach Happy Hour) or your winner for Best New Bar: Paddock & Whisky in Park Circle.
And you can’t forget the people who serve the drinks either, like Zach Kramer of Low Tide Brewing, (Best Bartender), or the rest of Low Tide’s staff for that matter, who were named Best Bar Staff.
So let’s get out there and cheers to the Drinking winners voted by you, readers. —Michael Pham
King Street Cabaret 1337 King St. Downtown (843) 789-4488 kingstreetcabaret.com
Runner–up: Cheetah Gentleman’s Club
Blind Tiger Pub 36-38 Broad St. Downtown (843) 872-6700 blindtigerchs.com
Low Tide Brewing 2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 576-9194 lowtidebrewing.com
Runner–up: Recovery Room Tavern
Zach Kramer, Low Tide Brewing 2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 576-9194 lowtidebrewing.com
Runner–up: Caroline Woodruff, Paddock & Whisky
Total Wine & More 1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley (843) 763-7034 totalwine.com
Runner–up: Edmund’s Oast Exchange
Edmund’s Oast 1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown (843) 727-1145 Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com
Runner–up: Bay Street Biergarten
The Darling Oyster Bar 513 King St. Downtown (843) 641-0821 thedarling.com
Runner–up: Page’s Okra Grill
Edmund’s Oast 1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown (843) 727-1145 Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com
Runner–up: Gene’s Haufbrau
Recovery Room Tavern 685 King St. Charleston (843) 727-0999 recoveryroomtavern.com
Poke Tea House 441 Meeting St. Downtown (854) 444-3591 poketeahouse.com
Recovery Room Tavern 685 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0999 recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner–up: AC’s Bar and Grill
The Cocktail Club 479 King St. Downtown (843) 724-9411 thecocktailclubcharleston.com
Runner–up: Paddock & Whisky
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer 4 Vanderhorst St. Downtown (843) 853-7186 kuducoffeeandcraftbeer.com
Runner–up: Bitty & Beau’s
Edmund’s Oast 1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown (843) 727-1145 Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com
Runner–up: Gene’s Haufbrau
AC’s Bar & Grill 467 King St. Downtown (843) 577-6742 acsbar.com
The Commodore 504 Meeting St. Downtown thecommodorechs.com
The Kingstide 32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island (843) 216-3832 thekingstide.com
Runner–up: Daniel Island Grille (DIG)
Daniel Island Grille (DIG) 259 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island (843) 377-8750 dighospitality.com
Firefly Distillery 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston (843) 557-1405 fireflydistillery.com
Runner–up: High Wire Distillery
The Rooftop at the Vendue 19 Vendue Range. Downtown (843) 577-7970 thevendue.com
Runner–up: The Royal American
Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar 630 King St. Downtown (843) 577-5393 barsacharleston.com
Runner–up: Recovery Room Tavern
Chico Feo 122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach (843) 906-2710 chicofeos.com
Runner–up: Rita’s Seaside Grille
Chico Feo 122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach (843) 906-2710 chicofeos.com
The Co-Op 2019 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 882-8088 1515 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms (843) 242-8366 1505 King St. Ext. Downtown thecoopsi.com
Runner–up: Home Team BBQ
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com/brewing-co
Runner–up: Water Edge’s
The Windjammer 1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms (866) 540-3548 the-windjammer.com
The Windjammer 1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms (866) 540-3548 the-windjammer.com
Charleston Pour House 1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island (843) 571-4343 charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner–up: Paddock & Whisky
Bohemian Bull 1531 Folly Road. James Island (843) 225-1817 bohemianbull.com
Tattooed Moose 3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-7591 4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston (843) 277-2990 tattooedmoose.com
Runner–up: Low Tide Brewing
Runner–up: Low Tide Brewing
Huriyali 401 Huger St. Downtown (843) 207-4436 huriyali.com
Runner–up: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Recovery Room Tavern 685 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0999 recoveryroomtavern.com
Edmund’s Oast Something Cold Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com/brewing-co
Runner–up: Low Tide Brewing Aloha Beaches
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. 1505 King St. #115. Downtown (843) 718-3224 edmundsoast.com/brewing-co
Runner–up: Holy City Brewing
Holy City Brewing 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston (843) 459-2948 holycitybrewing.com
Runner–up: Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
Charleston Bloody Mary Mix charlestonmix.com
Runner–up: Jack Rudy Tonic
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston (843) 557-1405 fireflydistillery.com
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina 817 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley (843) 751-4001 1109 Park W. Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 352-9699 2205 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 882-8172 mex1coastalcantina.com
Runner–up: Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Runner–up: The Gin Joint
Saltwater Cowboys 130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 856-0700 saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner–up: Red’s Ice House
Red’s Ice House 98 Church St. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-0003 redsicehouse.com
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern 714 Rutledge Ave. Downtown (843) 641-0469 moescrosstowntavern.com
Paddock & Whisky Park Circle 1074 E. Montague Ave. Park Circle (843) 203-4238 1962 Maybank Hwy. James Island (843) 225-5877 paddockandwhisky.com
Runner–up: The Honey Hive
The Royal American 970 Morrison Drive. Downtown (843) 817-6925 theroyalamerican.com
Runner–up: Gene’s Haufbrau
Holy City Brewing 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston (843) 459-2948 holycitybrewing.com
Runner–up: Paddock & Whisky
DIG in the Park 1049 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-5201
Runner–up: Paddock & Whisky Park Circle
The Royal American 970 Morrison Drive. Downtown (843) 817-6925 theroyalamerican.com
Runner–up: DIG in the Park
The Rooftop at the Vendue 19 Vendue Range. Downtown (843) 577-7970 thevendue.com
Runner–up: Citrus Club at The Dewberry
Femi Oyediran, Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar 700B King St. Downtown (843) 718-3359 graftchs.com
Runner–up: Sam Cooper: Halls Chophouse
Home Team BBQ 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley (843) 225-7427 126 Williman St. Downtown (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Runner–up: Charleston Sports Pub
Home Team BBQ 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Runner–up: Poe’s Tavern
The Co-Op 2019 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island thecoopsi.com
Runner–up: Home Team BBQ
Montreux Bar & Grill 127 W. Richardson Ave. Summerville (843) 261-1200 montreuxbarandgrill.net
Runner–up: Upstairs at the Ice House
Charleston Sports Pub Various locations charlestonsportspub.com
Runner–up: The Ice House
The Belmont 511 King St. Downtown Instagram: @thebelmontchs
Saltwater Cowboys 130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 856-0700 saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner–up: Red’s Ice house
Gene’s Haufbrau 817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 225-4363 genes.beer
Avondale Wine & Cheese 813 Savannah Hwy. #B. West Ashley (843) 769-5444 avondalewc.hrpos.heartland.us
Runner–up: Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar 700b King St. Downtown (843) 718-3359 graftchs.com
Runner–up: Bottles Beverage Superstore
It’s no secret that Charleston is among the world’s top food cities, with annual events like Charleston Wine + Food, festivals and an abundance of restaurants, food trucks and pop-ups peppered throughout the Lowcountry.
As restaurants and dining swing back around after a rough two-and-a -half years, chefs, restaurateurs, food producers and at-home cooks show off their tastes and skills with pride, serving delicious eats to hungry stomachs across our neighborhoods and communities.
The list of where to eat is never-ending, but as voted by City Paper readers, a list of Best of Eating is a good way to narrow it down. —Michael Pham
Huriyali 401 Huger St. Downtown (843) 207-4436 huriyali.com
Xiao Bao Biscuit 224 Rutledge Ave. Downtown xiaobaobiscuit.com
Bagel Nation 520 Folly Road #60. James Island (843) 406-7869 1975 Magwood Drive. West Ashley (843) 779-0700 bagelnationsc.com
Baguette Magic 792 Folly Road Suite A. James Island (843) 471-5941 baguettemagicchs.com
Lewis Barbecue 464 N. Nassau St. Downtown (843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com
Vicious Biscuits 409 W Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-7362 viciousbiscuit.com
Runner-up: Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits
Page’s Okra Grill 302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-3333 pagesokragrill.com Runner-up: Early Bird Diner
Lewis Barbecue 464 N Nassau St. Downtown (843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com
Duke’s Barbecue 331 Folly Road. James Island (843) 789-4801 4428 Spruill Ave. Suite B. North Charleston (843) 554-1110
Poe’s Tavern 2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 883-0083 poestavern.com
Runner-up: Little Jack’s Tavern
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
goat.sheep.cow. 106 Church St. Downtown (843) 480-2526 804 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 203-3118 goatsheepcow.com
Runner-up: Avondale Wine & Cheese
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano 1302 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 722-2633 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-3146 santisrestaurantemexicano.com
DB’s Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & More 2 Avondale Ave. West Ashley (843) 225-3231 dbscheesesteaks.com
Runner-up: Yous Guys Sandwich Shop
Nico Romo, NICO Oysters + Seafood 201 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 352-7969 nicoshemcreek.com Bistronomy by Nico 64 Spring St. Downtown (843) 410-6221 bistronomybynico.com
Runner-up: David Pell, The Royal Tern
Boxcar Betty’s 1922 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 225-7470 7800 Rivers Ave. North Charleston (843) 990-9804 1701 Shoremeade Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 227-5198 boxcarbettys.com
Red Orchids China Bistro 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley (843) 573-8787 redorchids.com
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier 90 Society St. Downtown (843) 297-8674 1901 Ashley River Road #2A. West Ashley (843) 225-9133 christophechocolatier.com
Runner-up: Remy Funfrock at Hotel Bennett’s La Pâtisserie
The Kingstide 32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island (843) 216-3832 thekingstide.com
Runner-up: Daniel Island Grille (DIG)
East Bay Deli Various locations eastbaydeli.com
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe 78 N. Market St. Downtown (843) 853-8270 2 Magnolia Road. West Ashley (854) 429-1777 kaminskys.com
Runner-up: Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar
Duck Donuts 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley (843) 724-9917 duckdonuts.com
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Runner-up: Miller’s All Day
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Lost Dog Cafe 106 W. Huron Ave. Folly Beach (843) 588-9669 lostdogfollybeach.com
Runner-up: Rita’s Seaside Grill
Taco Boy 217 Huger St. Downtown (843) 789-3333 106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach (843) 588-9761 106 Front Street. Summerville (843) 851-8226 tacoboy.net
Runner-up: Jack of Cups Saloon
Dashi 1262 Remount Road. North Charleston (843) 284-6804 dashichs.com
Runner-up: My Big Fat Greek Trailer
39 Rue de Jean 39 John St. Downtown (843) 722-8881 holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean
Boxcar Betty’s 1922 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 225-7470 7800 Rivers Ave. North Charleston (843) 990-9804 1701 Shoremeade Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 227-5198 boxcarbettys.com
Runner-up: Leon’s Oyster Shop
Tattooed Moose 3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-7591 4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston (843) 277-2990 tattooedmoose.com
Runner-up: Little Jack’s Tavern
Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar 198 East Bay St. #100. Downtown (843) 722-5893 carmellasdessertbar.com
Runner-up: Beardcat’s Sweet Shop
Mozzo Deli 730 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-5755 610 Meeting St. D. Downtown (843) 793-4873 mozzodeli.com
Stella’s 114 St. Philip St. Downtown (843) 400-0026 stellascharleston.com
Grace & Grit 320 Wingo Way. Mount Pleasant (843) 698-4748 gracegrit.com
Runner-up: Page’s Okra Grill
Kairo’s Mediterranean 975 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 376-2011 1100 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 606-9314 eatkairos.com
Runner-up: My Big Fat Greek Trailer
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs 2805 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7677 jackscosmicdogs.com
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe Various locations yeolefashioned.com
Runner-up: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Nirlep Indian Restaurant 908 Savannah Hwy. #7802. West Ashley (843) 763-9923 nirlepindianrestaurant.com
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen 31 J. C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms (843) 886-3474 acmelowcountrykitchen.com
The Co-Op 2019 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 882-8088 1515 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms (843) 242-8366 1505 King Street Ext. Downtown (843) 718-3224 thecoopsi.com
Wild Olive 2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 737-4177 wildoliverestaurant.com
Black Magic Cafe 1130 Folly Road. James Island (843) 576-4868 blackmagiccafe.com
Bowens Island Restaurant 1870 Bowens Island Road. James Island (843) 795-2757 bowensisland.com
O-Ku 463 King St. Downtown (843) 737-0112 o-kusushi.com
Tattooed Moose 3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-7591 4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston (843) 277-2990 tattooedmoose.com
Wild Olive 2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 737-4177 wildoliverestaurant.com
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Waffle House Various locations wafflehouse.com
Booze Pops 424 King St. Downtown (843) 200-8422 boozepop.com
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Lewis Barbecue 464 N. Nassau St. Downtown (843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano 1302 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 722-2633 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-3146 Santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe Various locations yeolefashioned.com
Runner-up: The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
Page’s Okra Grill 302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-3333 pagesokragrill.com
Post House 101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant (843) 203-7678 theposthouseinn.com
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Pink Bellies 595 King St. Downtown (843) 640-3132 eatpinkbellies.com
Jackrabbit Filly 4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston (843) 460-0037 jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner-up: The Junction Kitchen and Provisions
Saltwater Cowboys 130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 856-0700 saltwater-cowboys.com
167 Raw 193 King St. Downtown (843) 579-4997 167raw.com/charleston
Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ 1011 King St. Downtown (843) 990-9535 rodneyscottsbbq.com
Runner-up: John Lewis: Lewis Barbecue
EVO Pizzeria 1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-1796 evopizza.com
Runner-up: Crust Wood Fired Pizza
D’Allesandro’s Pizza 229 St. Philip St. Downtown (843) 853-6337 dalspizza.com
Crosby’s Fish and Shrimp Co. 2223 Folly Road. James Island (843) 577-3531 crosbysfishshrimp.com
Poke Bros. 5070 International Blvd. North Charleston (843) 718-1354 644-H1 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 800-5600 1305 N. Main St. Summerville (843) 285-9053 eatpokebros.com
Brett McKee (843) 814-0167 brettmckee.com
167 Raw 193 King St. Downtown (843) 579-4997 167raw.com/charleston
Runner-up: The Darling Oyster Bar
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Basic Kitchen 82 Wentworth St. Downtown (843) 789-4568 Basickitchen.com
Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Lewis Barbecue 464 N. Nassau St. Downtown (843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-up: Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Circa 1886 149 Wentworth St. Downtown (843) 853-7828 circa1886.com
Five Loaves Cafe 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-1043 214 N. Cedar St. Summerville (843) 804-9410 fiveloavescafe.com
167 Raw/167 Sushi Bar 193 King St. Downtown (843) 579-4997 167raw.com/charleston 289 East Bay St. Downtown (843) 625-3031 167raw.com/charleston-sushi-bar
82 Queen 82 Queen St. Downtown (843) 723-7591 82queen.com
Slightly North of Broad 192 East Bay St. Downtown (843) 723-3424 snobcharleston.com
Bertha’s Kitchen 2332 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 554-6519 berthaskitchen.food93.com
Runner-up: Nigel’s Good Food
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Jersey Mike’s Subs Various Locations jerseymikes.com
The Obstinate Daughter 2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 416-5020 theobstinatedaughter.com
Five Loaves Cafe 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-1043 214 N Cedar St. Summerville (843) 804-9410 fiveloavescafe.com
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Runner-up: Page’s Okra Grill
O-Ku 463 King St. Downtown (843) 737-0112 o-kusushi.com
Taco Boy 217 Huger St. Downtown (843) 789-3333 106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach (843) 588-9761 106 Front Street. Summerville (843) 851-8226 tacoboy.net
Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar 630 King St. Downtown (843) 577-5393 barsacharleston.com
Basil 1070 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-8161 1465 Long Grove Drive. Mount Pleasant (843) 606-9641 eatatbasil.com
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
Little Miss Ha 915 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-7251 littlemissha.com
Halls Chophouse 434 King St. Downtown (843) 727-0090 300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 900-6000 hallschophouse.com
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar 186 Concord St. Downtown (843) 722-8100 fleetlanding.net
Early Bird Diner 1644 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 277-2353 earlybirddiner.com
The Glass Onion 1219 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 225-1717 ilovetheglassonion.com
Home Team BBQ 1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley 126 Williman St. Downtown 2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island (843) 225-7427 hometeambbq.com
We’re all feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options out there to look and feel our best, so thankfully City Paper has your back. We’ve got all the crowd favorites rounded up, whether you need a good salon, spa or aesthetician. And after so much COVID-related uncertainty last year putting a dimmer on things, it’s definitely time to get back to those exercise classes, like cycling at The Works or pilates at Breathe Pilates Studio & Spa, followed up with much-needed pampering sessions at Woodhouse Spa or Moxie Park Salon. Flip through and feel better. —Chelsea Grinstead
Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary 711 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley (843) 937-6890 blueheroncharleston.com
Chad Houfek, Charleston Community Acupuncture 1307 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 763-7200 feelgreatcharleston.com
Runner-up: Kristin Query, Lowcountry Acupuncture
Stefanie Sudduth, Germain Dermatology 612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4440 germaindermatology.com
Runner-up: Danielle Cois, O’Neill Plastic Surgery
Bishop Gadsden 1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island (843) 762-3300 bishopgadsden.org
Barelli Barber 701 East Bay St. Downtown (843) 414-7457 4628 Spruill Ave. #102. North Charleston (843) 637-3775 barrellibarber.com
Pure Barre 164-C Market St. Downtown (843) 732-1727 1300 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 732-1749 purebarre.com
Kate Burns, Exotic Impressions 8780 Rivers Ave. Suite 316. North Charleston (843) 797-2280 1042 E Montague Ave. Suite A. North Charleston (843) 797-2490 10150 Dorchester Road. Suite 212. Summerville (843) 419-6527 bodypiercingsc.com
Runner-up: Kae Lonsberry, Museum of the Living Arts
Dr. Brantley Meier, The Bridge Chiropractic 2409 Mall Drive Suite C. North Charleston (843) 297-4907 thebridgechirosc.com
Runner-up: Dr. Mark Luckie, West Ashley Wellness and Rehab
The Works Cycle 465 Meeting St. Suite 160. Downtown 1421 Shucker Circle. Mount Pleasant (843) 718-3386 theworkschs.com
Woodhouse Spa 10 Westedge St. Suite 150. Downtown 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 203-1772 woodhousespas.com
James Island Dental Associates 113 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 5. James Island (843) 762-1234 smilesforcharleston.com
Runner-up: Coastal Kids Dental and Braces
Dr. Jessica Peele, Cooper Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 4830 Chateau Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-8718 cooperfamilysmiles.com
Runner-up: Dr Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology 612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4440 germaindermatology.com
Runner-up: Dr. McLean Sheperd, Shepard Integrative Dermatology
Germain Dermatology 612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4440 germaindermatology.com
HYLO Fitness 466 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 606-5267 880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 606-2723 hylofitness.com
Dr. Kerry Solomon 1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant 2060 Charlie Hall Blvd. #201. West Ashley (843) 881-3937 drkerrysolomon.com
Runner-up: Dr. Elyse DeWitt, Draisin Vision Group
Anne Bonny’s Lash & Skin Boutique 829 Savannah Hwy. 2nd floor. West Ashley (843) 225-2054 annebonnystudio.com
Runner-up: Knox and Olive Lash & Brow Studio
Moxie Park Salon 45 Romney St. Suite 200. Downtown (843) 730-3102 moxieparksalon.com
Abigail Fisher, Moxie Park Salon moxieparksalon.com
Runner-up: Crystal Mitchell, Coven Haircraft
HYLO Fitness 466 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 606-5267 880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 606-2723 hylofitness.com
Medical University of South Carolina 171 Ashley Ave. Downtown (843) 792-1414 muschealth.org
Roper St. Francis Hospice 8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy. Suite 207B. Ladson (843) 402-7000 rsfh.com/home-care/hospice
Runner-up: MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA
Dr. Kerry Solomon 1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant 2060 Charlie Hall Blvd. #201. West Ashley (843) 881-3937 drkerrysolomon.com
Runner-up: Dr. O’Day, Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Robbin Wells, Urban Nirvana 636-D Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-1160 urbannirvana.com
Runner-up: Britney Franklin, Awaken Massage
Germain Dermatology 612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4440 germaindermatology.com
Runners-up: Charleston Medical Spa and O’Neill Plastic Surgery Aesthetic and Laser Center
Nails So Dep! Various locations (843) 737-5453
Dr. Vincent and Dr. Bullwinkel, Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics 125 H Wappoo Creek Drive Suite B. James Island (843) 762-2304 smilelowcountry.com
Runner-up: Dr. Gardner and Kelley, Kelley & Gardner Orthodontics
Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics 125 H Wappoo Creek Drive Suite B. James Island (843) 762-2304 smilelowcountry.com
Runner-up: Kelley & Gardner Orthodontics
Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental and Braces Various locations coastalkidsdental.com
Runner-up: Dr. Laura Shapiro, LowCountry Kids Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Arlene Shawinski, Coastal Pediatric Associates 2067 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley (843) 573-2535 776 Daniel Ellis Drive. James Island (843) 795-8100 1952 Long Grove Drive #202. Mount Pleasant (843) 971-2992 2015 2nd Ave. Suite 101. Summerville (843) 737-9465 cpakids.com/hospitals
Runner-up: Dr. Aimee Goedecke, Parkwood Pediatric Group
Logan Kraft, F45 Charleston 476 Meeting St. Downtown (912) 398-1702 827A Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 718-2019 f45training.com
Dottie’s Pharmacy 325 Folly Road Suite 101. James Island (843) 501-9500 dotspharmacy.com
Dr. Jessica Hund, MUSC Health Primary Care, Daniel Island 864 Island Park Drive Suite 101. Daniel Island (843) 876-7975 muschealth.org
Runner-up: Dr. Justin Dean, MUSC Health Primary Care – West Ashley
Museum of the Living Arts 47 Spring St. Downtown (843) 937-5300 1595 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley (843) 225-7127 charlestonpiercing.com
Breathe Pilates Studio 2019 Middle St. Suite D. Sullivan’s Island (843) 884-4420 breathepilates.us
East Cooper Medical Center 2000 Hospital Drive. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-0100 eastcoopermedctr.com
Runner-up: MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital & Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion
Dr. Patrick O’Neill, O’Neill Plastic Surgery 245 Seven Farms Drive Suite 210. Daniel Island (843) 881-2130 oneillplasticsurgery.com
Bishop Gadsden 1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island (843) 762-3300 bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up: Del Webb Cane Bay
Charleston Glow 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Suite 200. Mount Pleasant (843) 277-0924 412 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville (843) 277-0924 charlestonglow.com
Ashley B. McMullen, Holy City Tattooing Collective 1916 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 202-0950 holycitytattoo.com
Runner-up: Jason Eisenberg, Holy City Tattooing Collective
Blu Gorilla 1669 Meeting Street Road. Downtown (843) 805-8071 105 Eagle Road. Goose Creek (843) 573-7341 blugorilla.com
Runner-up: Holy City Tattooing Collective
Rebecca Creech 1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 224-4923
Patrick Veterinary Clinic 667 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 722-4470 patrickvet.com
Waxed Salon 1300 Savannah Hwy. Suite 6. West Ashley (843) 640-3167 1145 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #104. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-5118 waxedsalon.com
Runner-up: Brazilian Wax and Spa By Claudia
MUSC Weight Management Center 67 President St. Downtown (843) 792-2273 muschealth.org
The Works 465 Meeting St. Suite 160. Downtown 1421 Shucker Circle Suite 1116. Mount Pleasant (843) 718-3386 theworkschs.com
Runner-up: Holy Cow Yoga Center
Welcome to the best category of Best of Charleston winners (after all, news is in the title, and this is a newspaper). Here, we recognize our city, county and state leaders, community representatives, and we pat our fellow newsies on the backs after a hard year’s work. From Best Legislator (inexplicably, Joe Cunningham, who was not even a legislator last year) to Best City Paper Cover Story (a no-brainer), we have everything you need to know to recap on the highlights of 2021 in the political sphere and beyond. But seriously, who voted for Joe Cunningham for Best Legislator? It’s OK, you can come forward; we won’t laugh (too much). —Skyler Baldwin
Runner-up: 8 big ways to protect the ocean
Runner-up: Kay Hyman, Charleston Animal Society
Charleston Animal Society 2455 Remount Road. North Charleston (843) 747-4849 charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-up: Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
Holy City Sinner holycitysinner.com
Runner-up: Harve Jacobs (Editor’s note: Harve retired from Live 5 News in December.)
Runner-up: Richard Todd, 105.5 The Bridge
Two Girls and a Guy, Mix 95.9
Runner-up: The Morning Buzz with Richard Todd, 105.5 The Bridge
Runner-up: Tessa Spencer, WCIV ABC News 4
Scott Eisberg, WCIV ABC News 4
Runner-up: Kevin Bilodeau, WCSC Live 5 News
Runner-up: Bill Walsh, WCSC Live 5 News
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes commercials
Runner-up: Lauren Hall “Thank You Very Much” music video
Runner-up: Largest cruelty case in South Carolina history
Warren Peper, The Post and Courier
Runner-up: Brian Hicks, The Post and Courier
Joe Cunningham (Yes, we know Joe’s not currently a legislator, but y’all voted for him anyway.)
WJWJ-FM 89.9 FM/SC Public Radio
Runner-up: Jess Patterson of The Co-Op
If you’re into the outdoors — particularly watery pursuits — it’s a simple fact that few cities in the United States offer as much as Charleston. We may not have many hills, but if you have access to a paddleboard, kayak, sailboat or powerboat, you have basically doubled or even tripled the size of the city you inhabit — and infinitely expanded your opportunities to get out into nature.
Thanks to the relentless work of organizations like The Lowcountry Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited and the Coastal Conservation League, no city along the East Coast can boast more nearby protected islands, forests and beaches. If you’re willing to head a few miles out of town, you’ll find an endless array of places to hike, bike (even mountain bike), hunt and fish. Just bring some bug spray.
Sure, Charleston is growing by leaps and bounds, but despite all the development and newcomers, mother nature continues to bless the Holy City. What follows are our readers’ favorite people, places, places to stay and businesses that keep those blessings flowing. —Chris Dixon
Zero George 0 George St. Downtown (843) 817-7900 zerogeorge.com
Runner–up: Post House Inn
Mike’s Bikes 808 Folly Road. James Island (843) 795-3322 mikesbikescharleston.com
Runner–up: The Bicycle Shoppe
The Alley 131 Columbus St. Downtown (843) 818-4080 thealleycharleston.com
Carolina Dive Locker 303 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-1500 carolinadivelocker.com
Runner–up: One More Chance Scuba
Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Supply 47 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley (843) 573-3474 haddrellspoint.com
RedFin Charters 145 Lockwood Drive. Downtown (843) 277-5255 inshorefishingcharters.com
Runner–up: Adventure Outdoors with Captain Fritz
The Ocean Course Kiawah 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island (843) 768-2121 kiawahresort.com
Runner–up: Charleston Municipal Golf Course
Hotel Bennett 404 King St. Downtown (833) 313-1798 hotelbennett.com
Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7684 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms (843) 884-7684 coastalexpeditions.com
Runner–up: Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Charleston RiverDogs 360 Fishburne St. Downtown (843) 723-7241 milb.com/charleston
Runner–up: South Carolina Stingrays
Isle of Palms Marina 50 41st Ave. Mount Pleasant (843) 886-0209 iopmarina.com
Half-Moon Outfitters 280 King St. Downtown (843) 853-0990 94 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley (843) 556-6279 425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-9472 halfmoonoutfitters.com
James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive. James Island (843) 406-6990 ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-Park
Runner–up: Frankie’s Fun Park
Hanckel Marine 2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 556-2550 hanckelmarine.com
Runner–up: Seel’s Outboard
Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7684 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms (843) 884-7684 coastalexpeditions.com
Runner–up: Charleston Outdoor Adventures
McKevlin’s Surf Shop 8 Center St. Folly Beach (843) 588-2247 mckevlins.com
Runner–up: Parrot Surf & Skate
Runner–up: Parrot Surf & Skate
Coastal Expeditions 514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7684 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms (843) 884-7684 coastalexpeditions.com
Runner–up: Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Whether you’re in need of a quick cell phone repair, a new roof or a doggie daycare center, City Paper can help you find the right service provider to get the job done. Internet searches are all well and good, but you never know what you’re going to find. With real votes from real locals, our Best of Charleston Services section delivers our readers’ favorite people and businesses to call when you’re in need of a body shop, lawyer, wedding venue and everything in between. It’s all here. —Samantha Connors
David Aylor, David Aylor Law Offices 24 Broad St. Downtown (843) 310-4900 4917 Centrepoint Drive #200. North Charleston (843) 256-8400 davidaylor.com
David Aylor, David Aylor Law Offices
Colleen Condon, Condon Family Law 4840 Chateau Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-7288 condonfamilylaw.com
David Aylor, David Aylor Law Offices 24 Broad St. Downtown (843) 310-4900 4917 Centrepoint Drive #200. North Charleston (843) 256-8400 davidaylor.com
Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop 1725 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-6862 ascuesautobody.com
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes Various locations geraldstires.net
Runner–up: Hay’s Tire Pros
Charleston Black Cab Company 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite 2B. West Ashley (843) 216-2627 charlestonblackcabcompany.com
In & Out Car Wash 477 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley (843) 556-3560 inandoutcarwashcharleston.com
Runner–up: Fins Car Wash
iDoctor 1750 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 766-8778 3620 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston 843-297-8641 75 Old Trolley Road. Summerville (843) 419-6380 idoctorsc.com
Runner–up: CPR Cell Phone Repair Summerville
Southern Comfort Cleaning (843) 822-4101 southerncomfortcleaningco.com
Runner–up: TurnPro Make Ready Specialist, LLC
ServPro of South & West Charleston 5904 Savannah Hwy. Ravenel (843) 823-7400 servprosouthwestcharleston.com
Runner–up: ServiceMaster of Charleston
My Three Dogs Various locations mythreedogs.com
Window World of the Lowcountry 273 Treeland Drive. Ladson (843) 890-8967 windowworldlowcountry.com
Lyerly’s Cleaners Various Locations (843) 377-6994 lyerlys.com
Runner–up: Sandy’s Dry Cleaners
Charleston Electric, LLC 1524 Shandon St. James Island (843) 408-0245 charleston-electric.com
Abby Frye, PPHG Peninsula Events 456 King St. Downtown (843) 853-1810 pphgcharleston.com
Runner–up: Pop the Bubbly
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Various locations (800) 845-0432 scfederal.org
Runner–up: REV Federal Credit Union
Heath Johnson, Bera Wealth Advisors 235 Magrath Darby Blvd. Suite 120. Mount Pleasant (843) 459-3096 berawealth.com
Runner–up: Kyra Morris, Morris Financial Concepts
Carpet Baggers Flooring 3196 Marginal Road. West Ashley (843) 410-2680 carpetbaggerscarpetone.com
Runner–up: John Griffiths Hardwood Flooring
Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2470 Faber Road. North Charleston (843) 554-8600 morelliair.com
Runner–up: Carolina Custom Air, LLC
Crescent Homes 572 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 573-9635 crescenthomes.net
Runner–up: Salt Marsh Contracting
Old Charleston Painting Company 4805 Shady Tree Lane. Summerville (843) 906-2272 ocpcllc.com
Runner–up: Jill of All Trades
New Beginnings Construction 928 Savage Road. West Ashley (843) 789-4604 newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
ADT Various locations (800) 716-3640 adt.com
Anderson Insurance Associates 3491 Shelby Ray Court. West Ashley aiasc.com (843) 763-7525
Runner–up: Harrell Insurance Agency
The Greenery of Charleston 145 President St. Downtown (843) 884-0084 thegreeneryinc.com
David Aylor, David Aylor Law Offices 24 Broad St. Downtown (843) 310-4900 4917 Centrepoint Drive #200. North Charleston (843) 256-8400 davidaylor.com
Runner–up: Thurmond, Kirchner & Timbes, P.A.
David Aylor, David Aylor Law Offices
Charleston Black Cab Company/Party Bus Charleston 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite 2B. West Ashley (843) 216-2627 charlestonblackcabcompany.com partybuscharleston.com
Runner–up: Coastal Limousine of Charleston
Matchstick Social 58 Folly Road Blvd. #300. West Ashley (843) 631-6273 matchsticksocial.com
Runner–up: Charlotte Berger PR
Prime Lending 75 Port City Landing Suite 110. Mount Pleasant (843) 972-4320 lo.primelending.com/mt.pleasant 206 Brighton Park Blvd. Suite A. Summerville (843) 879-7095 lo.primelending.com/summerville
Runner–up: Tabor Mortgage Group
Professional Movers of Charleston (843) 352-8696 movepmc.com
Runner–up: Smooth Move Charleston
Palmetto Exterminators 624 Orleans Road. West Ashley (800) 585-8019 720 North Gum St. Summerville (843) 873-7997 palmettoexterminators.net
My Three Dogs Various locations (843) 884-8818 mythreedogs.com
Runner–up: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming (Gabi Everhart)
K9 Control Training 1731 Signal Point Road. James Island (843) 901-9499 k9controltraining.com
Runner–up: Denise Miller, Mtn Hollow
Justin Falk 4043 Prosperity Road. Johns Island (843) 364-2577 justinfalkphotography.com
Valerie & Ed Photography 334 East Bay St. Suite 243. Downtown (843) 882-7009 valerieandco.com
Runner–up: Justin Falk Photography
Blitch Plumbing 407 Fleming Road. James Island (843) 795-9674 blitchplumbing.com
Runner–up: Preferred Home Services
Aqua Blue Pools of Charleston 5190 Towles Road. Hollywood (843) 202-4148 aquabluepools.net
Charleston Rental Properties 1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Suite 133. Mount Pleasant (843) 654-9140 charlestonrentalproperties.com
Runner–up: Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Company
Shana Swain (843) 224-8400 shanaswainrealtor.com
Runner–up: Matt O’Neill
Carolina One Real Estate Various locations carolinaonerealestate.com
Runner–up: Matt O’Neill Real Estate
New Beginnings Construction 928 Savage Road. West Ashley (843) 789-4604 newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
Runner–up: Bone Dry Roofing Company
Peter & Sons 42 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley (843) 766-3277 peterandsons.com
Runner–up: Alex’s Shoe Repair & Sales
Stomo Mobile Self Storage 237 King St. Unit D. Downtown (844) 439-7866 stomostorage.com
Jessie Smith, Palmetto Wedding Films (843) 580-3636 palmettoweddingfilms.com
Runner–up: Chantilly Lace LLC
Lowndes Grove 266 St. Margaret St. Downtown (843) 853-1810 pphgcharleston.com/venues/lowndes-grove
Supporting local businesses is a vital way to give back to the community and a great way to find unique items brought to you by Charlestonians. Whether you’re searching for a present, splurging on yourself or looking for a local place to buy groceries and good wine, we’ve got you covered with everything from the Best Gift Store (Old Whaling Company) and Best Women’s Clothing Store (Two Cumberland) to Best Wine Shop (Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar) and Best Local Gourmet Grocery Store (The Veggie Bin). Whatever you’re looking to buy, head out and show your favorite Charleston shops some love. —Samantha Connors
The Tiny Tassel 46 Spring St. Unit B. Downtown (843) 813-9920 thetinytassel.com
Guilty Pleasures 2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston (843) 767-0690 guiltypleasuressc.com
Mount Pleasant Mall 708 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-8575 mtpleasantmall.com
Runner-up: The Station Park Circle
Artist and Craftsman Supply 981 King St. Downtown (843) 937-5199 artistcraftsman.com
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier 280 W Coleman Blvd. J. Mount Pleasan (843) 881-1741 southernbelleschildren.com
Blue Bicycle Books 420 King St. Downtown (843) 722-2666 bluebicyclebooks.com
Runner-up: Mr. K’s Used Books, Movies and More
Two Cumberland 455 King St. Downtown (843) 501-7245 twocumberland.com
Bridals by Jodi 823 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley (843) 863-8400 bridalsbyjodi.com
423 W. Coleman Blvd. A. Mount Pleasant (843) 823-5293 1722 Ashley River Road. West Ashley (843) 576-4440 1083 E Montague Ave. C. North Charleston (843) 203-4243 8510 Rivers Ave. F. North Charleston (843) 996-4165 facebook.com/Iheartcbd843
goat.sheep.cow. 106 Church St. Downtown (843) 480-2526 804 Meeting St. #102. Downtown (843) 203-3118 goatsheepcow.com
Runner-up: Avondale Wine & Cheese
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier 280 W Coleman Blvd. J., Mount Pleasant (843) 881-1741 southernbelleschildren.com
Once Upon a Child 946 Orleans Road Suite F1. Charleston (843) 724-9160 7800 Rivers Ave. #1440, North Charleston (843) 824-1242 onceuponachild.com
Smoke ‘N Brew 815 Folly Road. James Island (843) 501-7979 smokenbrew.com
Runner-up: Charlestowne Tobacco & Wine
Palmetto Moon 1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-8122 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801. North Charleston (843) 763-7444 2150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston (843) 553-0552 416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville (843) 871-7727 palmettomoononline.com
Runner-up: College of Charleston Bookstore
Captain’s Comics and Toys 1209 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. D. West Ashley (843) 766-6611 captainscomics.com
The Station Park Circle 4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-1130 facebook.com/thestationparkcircle
The Station Park Circle 4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston (843) 225-1130 facebook.com/thestationparkcircle
Runners-up: Ensemble Consignment Boutique and Consign Charleston
Bert’s Market 202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach (843) 588-9449 bertsmarket.com
Hokus Pokus Citadel Mall, Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley (843) 556-6607 hokuspokuscharleston.com
Runner-up: Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium
Shades of Charleston 2205 Middle St. D. Sullivan’s Island (843) 882-8142 233 Mathis Ferry Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 388-4369 shadesofcharleston.com
Tiger Lily Florist 131 Spring St. Suite B. Downtown 1614 Camp Road. James Island (843) 723-2808 tigerlilyflorist.com
Havens Fine Framing 1070 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-1543 havensfineframing.com
Runner-up: A Simple Tree Framers
Celadon Home 1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7005 celadonathome.com
Hyams Garden & Accent Store 870 Folly Road. James Island (843) 795-4570 hyamsgardencenter.com
Runner-up: Abide A While Garden Boutique
Old Whaling Company 409 King St. Suite 100. Downtown (843) 619-7799 oldwhalingcompany.com
Runner-up: Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts
Trader Joe’s 401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-4037 traderjoes.com
Royall Ace Hardware 883 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-2551 royallhardware.com
Runner-up: West Ashley True Value
Whole Foods Market 1125 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 329-6540 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 971-7240 wholefoodsmarket.com
Celadon Home 1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7005 celadonathome.com
Runner-up: The Station Park Circle
Croghan’s Jewel Box 308 King St. Downtown (843) 723-3594 croghansjewelbox.com
Runner-up: Polly’s Fine Jewelry
Circa Lighting 426 King St. Downtown (843) 937-5990 circalighting.com
Runner-up: Charleston Lighting and Interiors
Bits of Lace 453 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 531-6625 bitsoflace.com
Amy Driggers, Taxidermy 62 Spring St. Downtown (843) 297-5233 shoptaxidermy.com
Boone Hall Farms 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-4371 boonehallplantation.com
The Veggie Bin 96 Spring St. Downtown (843) 779-0301 facebook.com/vegetablebin
Runner-up: Burbage’s Self Service Grocery
Bottles Beverage Superstore 610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-9463 1110 N. Main St. Summerville (843) 875-6666 shopbottles.com
Runner-up: Total Wine & More
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar 700b King St. Downtown (843) 718-3359 graftchs.com
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre 1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant (843) 216-9900 mtpleasanttownecentre.com
M. Dumas & Sons 294 King St. Downtown (843) 723-8603 mdumasandsons.com
Runner-up: Berlin’s For Men
Low Country Harley-Davidson 4707 Dorchester Road. North Charleston (843) 554-1847 lowcountryharley.com
Fox Music House, Inc. 4248 Dorchester Road. North Charleston (843) 740-7200 foxmusichouse.com
Runner-up: Ye Olde Music Shop
Sherwin-Williams Various locations sherwin-williams.com
Runner-up: Spectrum Paint/Benjamin Moore
Money Man Pawn Various locations facebook.com/BamTheMoneyMan
Dolittle’s 22 Windermere Blvd. F. Charleston (843) 852-5811 dolittles.com
Runner-up: Park Pets Park Circle
Baker Mercedes 1513-1517 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley (843) 806-4972 bakermotercompany.com
CarMax 712 Savage Road. Charleston (843) 766-2155 carmax.com
Charleston Farmers Market 329 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 724-7305 charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-up: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Monster Music & Movies 946 Orleans Road. West Ashley (843) 571-4657 monstermusicsc.com
Phillips Shoes 80 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley (843) 763-1000 phillipsshoes.com
Downtown/King Street Shopping District
Smoke ‘N Brew 815 Folly Road. James Island (843) 501-7979 smokenbrew.com
Half-Moon Outfitters 94 Folly Road Blvd. James Island (843) 556-6279 280 King St. Downtown (843) 853-0990 425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-9472 halfmoonoutfitters.com
Runner-up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
The Scratch Pad 409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-3433 facebook.com/scratchpadmp
Charleston Animal Society Second Chance Resale 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston (843) 225-4193 secondchanceresale.org
Runner-up: The Station Park Circle
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes 1 Magnolia Road. West Ashley (843) 566-1910 3900 Dorchester Road. North Charleston (843) 747-4011 4900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston (843) 744-3285 5646 Rivers Ave. A. North Charleston (843) 747-2433 geraldstires.net
Smoke ‘N Brew 815 Folly Road. James Island (843) 501-7979 smokenbrew.com
Wonder Works 188 Meeting St. Downtown (843) 577-2422 624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-6757 wonderworkstoys.com
Runner-up: Hollipops Fine Toys and Gifts
I Heart CBD 423 W. Coleman Blvd. A. Mount Pleasant (843) 823-5293 1722 Ashley River Road. West Ashley (843) 576-4440 1083 E. Montague Ave. C. North Charleston (843) 203-4243 8510 Rivers Ave. F. North Charleston (843) 996-4165 facebook.com/Iheartcbd843
Red Rose Vintage Mobile vendor (888) 250-9130 redrosevintage.com
Two Cumberland 455 King St. Downtown (843) 501-7245 1126 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant (843) 800-5353 twocumberland.com
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