Located just off Clements Ferry Road, Catrinaâs Tacos & Tequila feels like walking into a fiesta. Itâs vibrant, colorful, full of life â like someone bottled up the spirit of DĂa de los Muertos and poured it into the walls. Murals adorn the walls, with smiling Catrina dolls tucked into shelves, and those rich, festive touches that capture your attention. Somehow, itâs … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Jennifer Ouellette, LoLAâs Queen of Libations
Weâve highlighted bartenders in our Behind the Bar series for more than two years, featuring a diverse range of bartenders from various backgrounds. Our latest expert mixologist, Jennifer Ouellette, tends bar at LoLAâs Mount Pleasant location. Ouellette has 10 years of bartending experience, starting in Sumter, South Carolina, an Air Force town where a 23-year-old Ouellette … [Read more...]
Rustic Romance: Back Barn at Bedaw Farms
If youâre dreaming of a wedding that marries the charm of nature with just the right touch of elegance, look no further than the Back Barn at Bedaw Farms. Located 30 minutes outside of Charleston in the neighboring town of Awendaw, this 40-acre working farm offers a picturesque spot for couples who want something different, more relaxed and personal and just downright … [Read more...]
Schirmer Insurance Group: Family & Faith
With over 40 years of experience, Schirmer Insurance Group has worked to earn the trust of the Lowcountry. As an independent agency, they have the flexibility to meet the demands of both personal and commercial insurance needs while also representing an array of carriers such as Nationwide Insurance. As lifelong Charlestonians, they have a deep understanding of the … [Read more...]
Hudsonâs Import Service: Driven by Dreams
In 1978, Ray Hudson had a vision, not for himself, but for his son. While he had never been self-employed, he believed in the value of business ownership which he wanted his son to experience firsthand. So at just 21 years old, Cliff opened Hudsonâs Import Service. The reasoning was simple: if the business failed, he would still have a home, and only the business itself … [Read more...]
Saxton & Stump: Your Divorce, Your Terms
Divorce is a challenging process, and having the proper support is crucial. The decisions made, from dividing assets to establishing custody arrangements, will shape your future, making experienced legal guidance vital. Saxton & Stump, a law firm providing services in a wide range of legal matters, offers experienced guidance in family court. Michael DeTreville, a … [Read more...]
A Grander Plan: St. Andrew’s Church
After living in Charlotte, North Carolina, for nine years, Pastor Randy Forrester was called to serve at St. Andrewâs Church in Mount Pleasantâs Old Village. His wife Paisley, their daughter Azure and three sons Julian, Clive and Finlay were also ready to make the change. In 2017, the circumstances worked out for the church, schools and neighborhood to overlap, something they … [Read more...]
Canât Bleat It: Goat Yoga
When Cokie Cox, founder of Alphavest, veteran in financial services and author of âPerfect Dayâ purchased the 40-acre Bedaw Farms in Awendaw in 2001, she knew the property was too special not to share with others. Her vision for the picturesque location was to create a synergy that would serve the community. In the early days of cultivating the venue, now known as the Back … [Read more...]
Accessible to All: Special Olympics SC and WTA Partner for Adaptive Tennis
Special Olympics South Carolina (SOSC) athletes from across the state participated in a skills and drills tennis clinic on April 2 at the Credit One Charleston Open. The event featured 25 athletes from seven different Special Olympics South Carolina programs including Charleston, Columbia, Hilton Head, Aiken and Sumter among others. SOSC has been partnering with the Womenâs … [Read more...]
Heroic Dads: First Responder Fathers
EMS Dads In mid-September 2011, 32-year-old Pete Levine jumped into an emergency responder vehicle and rushed off with a siren wailing overhead on his first medical call for Charleston County EMS. Levine had only been on the job for a short time, but was now speeding toward Dorchester Road where a multi-vehicle rollover had suddenly put multiple people in harmâs way. As … [Read more...]