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...]

Lynn Finkelstein’s 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 boys’ gymnastics and a judge for both women’s and men’s gymnastics. She is a former Clemson University coach as well as a coach of state, regional and national … [Read more...]

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 — lifestyle, wellness, tennis, aquatics and culinary. I'On Club is the only athletic club … [Read more...]

Food, fun and a friendly atmosphere await you at Butcher & The Boar, our readers’ top pick for Best New Restaurant and a nationally recognized, award-winning modern steakhouse in Mount Pleasant. Whatever your occasion, there’s 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 — … [Read more...]

Another year, another Best French Restaurant award for Bistro Toulouse. The French-inspired restaurant is a joint venture of Matthew Schulz and his fiancée, Candice Mahala. Their establishment is a labor of love they envisioned when they met at culinary school in 2001. “It was always a dream to open our own restaurant,” said Mahala. After working all over the East Coast, … [Read more...]

Marley Presswood, one of Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best Realtors working with AgentOwned Realtors, has lots of strengths. There are the strengths she claims: networking and building relationships, which come in handy in several initiatives — such as social media marketing events, Homebuying Happy Hour and agent-training events — that have Presswood making quite a name for … [Read more...]

There is a special place in our hearts for the people who are always in our corner. And during those lousy times when getting to and fro in our vehicles can result in a really bad day, it’s especially comforting to know that the team at Mount Pleasant Collision is always here for you. Locally owned and operated since 1998, this full-service auto repair shop works hard to be … [Read more...]