By Theresa Stratford “I have waited all my life for this moment.” That’s a phrase heard often at Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company. “Fulfilling a life-long dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz is something the staff here gets to experience every day,” said AJ Geffert, Dealer Group general manager. “As one of the world’s most recognizable brands, … [Read more...]

By Colin McCandless Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa & Boutique, winner of Best Pet-friendly Business, may have just turned one last November, but that’s 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...]

By Ali McCloud More than ever, it’s important to support small businesses within our community. “Local businesses have to work so hard to compete with big-box stores like Amazon and other online businesses,” Southern Belles owner Susie Molony said. It’s been hard for Molony to see shops around her shutter during the pandemic, but she credits her loyal customers for … [Read more...]

By John Torsiello There are limited restaurants serving classic French bistro cuisine in the Mount Pleasant area, which makes Bistro Toulouse unique. “I think our focus on the overall experience for the customer, including food, wine/beverage, service and ambience is unique, too,” remarked owner Candice Mahala. “We are not trying to excel at one thing; we want our … [Read more...]

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 “like they are on an adventure down Baja where you surf your brains out … [Read more...]

By Lindsay C. Bishop If you’ve ever stopped into Sena Café for a hot espresso or tasty lunch, you know you don’t have to be Southern to embody hospitality. Hailing from Serbia and Bosnia, owners Ogi and Sena Jovic opened their quaint café 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...]

Melvin’s Barbecue has been an iconic barbecue restaurant since 1961, when David Bessinger’s father, Melvin, first opened the doors. It’s no wonder, with a family full of barbecue royalty. David’s grandfather is one of the 15 Most Influential People in BBQ History, according to Southern Living Magazine, and inventor of South Carolina’s first mustard-based barbecue sauce — today … [Read more...]