A Mount Pleasant Magazine tradition, this year’s Best Of party was the biggest yet. For the past nine years, Mount Pleasant Magazine has worked to highlight the Best in town, and, with more tickets sold in 2021 than ever before, this year’s party was quite a hit. Guests enjoyed a night of music, food and fun, all while celebrating Mount Pleasant businesses and … [Read more...]

SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar has won numerous accolades in Best of Mount Pleasant voting. Owner David Clark believes it’s a reflection of the restaurant’s quality food, beverages and a committed staff and ownership. “We — including partners Andy Palmer and Joe Sciortino — have been a favorite for locals since we opened in 2013. Our food and drinks are delicious, but … [Read more...]

The East Cooper Community Outreach’s “secret sauce,” as Executive Director Stephanie Kelley puts it, has always been the passion and compassion of its “stakeholders” — from the 200-plus volunteers that donate their time and talents each week to the donors who share their treasure so the staff and board can do such meaningful work. Kelley said, “The ECCO team never wants to … [Read more...]

A large cache of insurance carriers that the firm can access for the benefit of clients is one of the most powerful tools King Street Agency .has in its .repertoire And now they have been named Best Insurance Company by our Mount Pleasant Magazine readers as well. “As an independent firm, we have hundreds of carriers that we can access,” said Randall Epps, health and … [Read more...]

By Lindsay C. Bishop In a place like Charleston, where houses go under contract the same day they’re listed, there’s no shortage of Realtors®. With so many well-qualified professionals to choose from, how did the small team at Southern Bell Living skyrocket in the period of one year from an application for a business license to receiving two nominations from our readers for … [Read more...]

By Stacy Domingo Winner of Best Landscaper and also a nominee for Best Place to Work, GrandScapes is the go-to company for landscaping services in Charleston. Open since 2009, GrandScapes has been a repeat winner with readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. “We are beyond thankful for our wonderful clients and community for their votes,” said Adam Dukes, owner. “Our team … [Read more...]

By Isabel Alvarez Arata There’s something about walking into a beautiful storefront and being greeted by a smartly dressed staff behind showcases full of designer and heirloom quality jewels. Delighted by the possibilities, luxury and sentiment of high-end jewelry, the stunning pieces are second only to the connections they represent, especially at Skatell’s Manufacturing … [Read more...]

By Taylor Sloane Verità won the Best Of Mount Pleasant 2021 award for Best Bridal Store, which is the second year in a row. This should come as no surprise if you have ever had a signature Verità experience. When owner Jessica Kiss spoke of her original vision for Verità, the passion in her voice for what she does rang true. Originally from Bel Air, Maryland, Kiss worked … [Read more...]

By Lindsay C. Bishop Attorney Trey Harrell is taking the Mount Pleasant legal world by storm, and it’s easy to see why. For the second year in a row, Harrell’s .relaxed, friendly demeanor and incomparable work ethic have earned him the title of Best Criminal Attorney, and this year our readers have also nominated him as Best Attorney in Trusts and Estates and Family Law as … [Read more...]

By Stacy Domingo In The Black Marketing & Consulting consists of a team of all-stars and industry veterans with vast backgrounds in marketing, operations, branding and organizational design. This Charleston-based firm works with clients near and far. “As a team, we are committed to generating measurable results in today’s micro-media landscape through brand recognition, … [Read more...]