Buying a house is cause for celebration. But long before you can pop open a bottle of champagne in your new homeâs kitchen, youâll need to find a mortgage lender. The first step in the home-purchasing process isnât what most would consider to be fun. To be blunt, it can be painfully grueling. However, it doesnât have to be that way. The key to a smooth, painless lending … [Read more...]
Discover the Best of Mount Pleasant as our community voted for their favorite local businesses and leaders, showcasing the spirit and connection of our town.
Hairy Winston â Who Let The Dogs In?
If dogs are manâs best friend, then Hairy Winston must be dogâs best friend. This boutique pet store, voted Best Pet Store by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, is more than pet friendly. One recent customer said, âThis is absolutely the best pet store ever! Hairy Winston has healthy foods, treats, toys, leashes, harnesses, collars, candles and nontoxic products to … [Read more...]
Chef Brannon Florie: Bestsâ Come in Threes
Over the past decade, Chef Brannon Florie has made a name for himself as one of the top chefs in the Lowcountry. And he certainly has this year, being voted among the Best Chefs by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. He and his wife, Renee Florie, have made Pier 41 and On Forty-One in Mount Pleasant and Pier 22 on Sullivanâs Island a success with the magazineâs … [Read more...]
State Farm Agent Angela Holbert: Insuring Your Future
Recurrent hurricanes battered our beloved coast, while floods frequently sweep through the Lowcountry; in tumultuous times like these, insuring our assets and possessions is an indispensable endeavor. Fortunately, there are leaders that make insurance a readily accessible tool. And agents such as Angela Holbert, one of Mount Pleasantâs own, enthusiastically serves this … [Read more...]
Charleston Wine Pairings: A Social Occasion
According to the great painter Vincent Van Gogh, there is nothing more artistic than to love other people. But if connecting with others doesnât come quite so easily to you, Buffie Bell Lilly of Charleston Wine Pairings will be more than glad to assist. In fact, helping Lowcountry residents connect with one another is Lillyâs passion â and the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine … [Read more...]
GrandScapes: A Lasting Impression
During the past decade, GrandScapes has developed, nurtured and enhanced its reputation in greater Mount Pleasant. That undoubtedly is why the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine chose the company as the areaâs Best Landscaper. GrandScapes provides a wide range of landscaping services, both for residential and commercial customers. And, after the installation is complete, … [Read more...]
Walter Harris: Fear Is Not an Option
Getting in an automobile accident is scary, but other things are frightening as well, like the legal work involved in opening a business or trying to understand employment law as the boss of a small company. Understanding the law can be daunting indeed. Thatâs where Walter Harris of Harris Law Firm, LLC, comes in. Voted Best Lawyer by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine … [Read more...]
Bistro Toulouse: A Twist on French Classics
Tucked away in the Sea Island Shopping Center is a hidden gem: Bistro Toulouse. The Best French Restaurant, according to the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, its regulars rave that theyâve never been served a bad meal there. âItâs a big honor to us,â said General Manager Candice Mahala. âThere are 15 of us here working really hard. Itâs a validation that weâre providing a … [Read more...]
Rock Solid Gymnastics: Nurturing Athletes
These days, we all know that kids need more than the classics of readinâ, ritinâ and ârithmetic. ⊠They also need some kind of physical activity. And itâs on this philosophy that Rock Solid Gymnastics owner Emily Schutte is establishing herself in the East Cooper community, helping children of all ages recognize their athletic potential. Readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine have … [Read more...]
The Vision Center at Seaside Farms: Focusing on the Future
The Vision Center at Seaside Farms has made a name for itself among Mount Pleasant residents. Owned by Dr. Brad Bodkin, who was voted one of the Best Eye Doctors by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, the future looks extremely clear for this local small business. âWe are so grateful for our wonderful patients. They make our jobs enjoyable and rewarding,â said Dr. … [Read more...]