Somerby Mount Pleasant is known to the area East of the Cooper as a senior living community that is like no other. Of course the continuum of care to help navigate their residents through life’s changes is a top priority, but, in order to be named one of the best in Mount Pleasant by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, there had to be much more. And there is. The … [Read more...]

Since 1980, Loy Harn has brought style and sophistication to the Lowcountry with its unique collection of luxurious jewelry pieces. Today, his son, Jason Harn, continues the tradition through custom-designed jewelry, exceptional jewelry repair and excellent customer service. “Customers don’t feel like they are walking onto a sales floor when they visit Loy Harn Jewelers,” … [Read more...]

Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique has been offering Mount Pleasant families high-quality children’s clothing in the same location for the past 64 years. This year, Mount Pleasant Magazine readers named the longstanding store best children’s clothing store for the third year in a row. Current owner Windi McKeithan started working at the boutique 33 years ago and bought the … [Read more...]

Calling all dog lovers over to aFORTable Grooming in Mount Pleasant for an “experience your dog cannot afford to miss!” Opened in 2014, aFORTtable Grooming is run by owner Briggs Fort and her dog-loving team – and it shows. Together, they work to clean and care for pets, handling typical grooming issues such as shampooing and conditioning, trimming fur, filing nails and even … [Read more...]

After the holiday season is over and done, people are always asking: “What’s there to do for fun in February?” This year, why not answer that question by planning to be part of Mount Pleasant Magazine’s biggest bash, the annual “Best of Mount Pleasant” party on Friday, Feb. 2.   Mark your calendar and plan on joining everyone from Mount Pleasant Magazine and the … [Read more...]

In some cases, the quest for true love seems hopeless, especially in an age of dating apps that rely on appearance and generally lead only to meaningless conversations. Luckily, the residents of Charleston have their own expert, Buffie Bell Lilly, who has noted the role of technology in modern romance but strives to take her clients back to the excitement and authenticity of … [Read more...]

Page’s Okra Grill continues to rake in the awards in Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best of Mount Pleasant year after year. From best brunch to best breakfast to best budget-friendly meal, it’s definitely the goto spot for locals in search of creative, Southern cuisine – and the votes prove it. But a restaurant that aims to garner awards and keep its customers coming back can’t let … [Read more...]

Owners David Musselwhite and Tatsanawan Mchargue believe one of the key ingredients in the success of their restaurant, Asian Flavor, is the unique makeup of the town where they are located. “Mount Pleasant is great because there is a diverse population that is growing, and there are a lot of business resources around town,” said Musselwhite. The restaurant has become a … [Read more...]

Bon appetite, tout le monde! When searching for a good French restaurant East of the Cooper, look no further. Bistro Toulouse’s warm, inviting atmosphere, modern take on regional French dishes and fine wines make it the perfect place to go whether you’re a Francophile or simply love good food and drink – and the rest of Mount Pleasant agrees. “We are very excited to be … [Read more...]

“Drop in; chill out.” As you may guess from the mantra of Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, the restaurant voted best taco by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine is about much more than tacos and tequila; it’s about a lifestyle. The So-Cal/Baja inspired restaurant is named after an interstate highway in Mexico and brings the coastal vibe of surfing, cantinas and taco shops to the East … [Read more...]