By Theresa Stratford âI have waited all my life for this moment.â Thatâs a phrase heard often at Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company. âFulfilling a life-long dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz is something the staff here gets to experience every day,â said AJ Geffert, Dealer Group general manager. âAs one of the worldâs most recognizable brands, … [Read more...]
Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique: A âPaws-i-tiveâ Experience
By Colin McCandless Michaelâs Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique, winner of Best Pet-friendly Business, may have just turned one last November, but thatâs still a wealth of experience in dog years, and they are already accumulating Best Of accolades like seasoned professionals. Their staff member Courtney Larrier also won one of the best in the Best Dog Trainer category. … [Read more...]
Southern Belles: A Childrenâs Clothier, Shop for Family, Feel Like Family
By Ali McCloud More than ever, itâs important to support small businesses within our community. âLocal businesses have to work so hard to compete with big-box stores like Amazon and other online businesses,â Southern Belles owner Susie Molony said. Itâs been hard for Molony to see shops around her shutter during the pandemic, but she credits her loyal customers for … [Read more...]
Bistro Toulouse: A Bit of Paris in Mount Pleasant
By John Torsiello There are limited restaurants serving classic French bistro cuisine in the Mount Pleasant area, which makes Bistro Toulouse unique. âI think our focus on the overall experience for the customer, including food, wine/beverage, service and ambience is unique, too,â remarked owner Candice Mahala. âWe are not trying to excel at one thing; we want our … [Read more...]
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina: Like Traveling Down the West Coast Highway
By Isabel Alvarez Arata A visit to Mex 1 Coastal Cantina recreates an epic adventure off the West coast highway for which it is named: the sun, ocean breeze and salt air are captured in the fresh foods and unique flavors they serve. Morgan Hurley, marketing and beverage director, wants guests to feel âlike they are on an adventure down Baja where you surf your brains out … [Read more...]
Sena Café: Leave Feeling Like Family
By Lindsay C. Bishop If youâve ever stopped into Sena CafĂ© for a hot espresso or tasty lunch, you know you donât have to be Southern to embody hospitality. Hailing from Serbia and Bosnia, owners Ogi and Sena Jovic opened their quaint cafĂ© two years ago with the dream of offering locals a place where they would feel welcome, comfortable and leave with bellies full of … [Read more...]
Melvinâs Barbecue: Where Classic Barbecue Begins
Melvinâs Barbecue has been an iconic barbecue restaurant since 1961, when David Bessingerâs father, Melvin, first opened the doors. Itâs no wonder, with a family full of barbecue royalty. Davidâs grandfather is one of the 15 Most Influential People in BBQ History, according to Southern Living Magazine, and inventor of South Carolinaâs first mustard-based barbecue sauce â today … [Read more...]
GymMasters Gym Academy: Enhancing All Sports
Lynn Finkelsteinâs love for gymnastics began in college when she was a gymnast at the University of South Carolina. Over the next 40 years, Finkelstein gained experience as a coach in artistic, rhythmic and boysâ gymnastics and a judge for both womenâs and menâs gymnastics. She is a former Clemson University coach as well as a coach of state, regional and national … [Read more...]
Cheers to 20 years I’On Club
Twenty years ago, I'On Club opened its doors to support a unique urban housing development by the same name. With a desire to serve members by the highest standards and provide a variety of amenities, the club has found the perfect combination to appeal to the I'On neighborhood and beyond â lifestyle, wellness, tennis, aquatics and culinary. I'On Club is the only athletic club … [Read more...]
Butcher & The Boar: The Best New Restaurant
Food, fun and a friendly atmosphere await you at Butcher & The Boar, our readersâ top pick for Best New Restaurant and a nationally recognized, award-winning modern steakhouse in Mount Pleasant. Whatever your occasion, thereâs a space for you at the table whether in the dining room, at the bar, or in any of four event spaces. Sip a cocktail in the lounge with friends â … [Read more...]