Marina Penna woke up the day after the presidential election last November and realized that she needed to do something. Like many women voters who viewed the negative rhetoric during the campaign as unsettling, coming to grips with the election results was challenging. The youth leader at the Unitarian Church of Charleston said, "I woke up that morning, had a cry, composed … [Read more...]
All the World’s a Stage (Deli), Iconic Restaurant’s Owner now resides in East Cooper
Some chicken soup and maybe a knish could have saved John Lennon's life. According to the Daily Mail, Yoko Ono wanted to go to the Stage Delicatessen for a late night supper, but John opted to go home instead. Fifteen minutes later, he was fatally gunned down outside The Dakota on Manhattan's Upper West Side. For 75 years, that was the kind of place that iconic New York … [Read more...]
Our 2017 Winners Also Have National Rankings
Best Bridal Shop Jean’s Bridal Yelp..... 4 Stars Best Children’s Clothing Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique Yelp..... 5 Stars Best Consignment Furniture Next to New Yelp..... 5 Stars Best Assisted Living Facility Franke at Seaside Angie’s List..... A Best Attorney Pflug Law Firm Yelp..... 4.5 Stars Best Place to Paddleboard Shem … [Read more...]
Where There’s a Will There’s… Butler & College
Estate Planning is one of those important life obligations that often gets put on the back burner indefinitely and sometimes is ignored altogether. In fact, over one-half of Americans do not have a will. On the other hand, real estate transactions can be similarly cumbersome but are a necessary part of buying or selling real property. Butler & College, Attorneys at Law, not … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? Advanced Hearing Care Voted Best Again
Why do the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine continue to rate Advanced Hearing Care as the Best Audiologist and Best Hearing Aid Provider East of the Cooper? There's little doubt that the practice's comprehensive approach to hearing health has been a major factor in its success. Established in 1993 by Dr. Mary Anne Larkin, Advanced Hearing Care is the oldest audiology … [Read more...]
The Heart to Care, Somerby of Mount Pleasant
It's easy to explain why Somerby of Mount Pleasant is one of the most respected assisted living facilities East of the Cooper. One of the major reasons it was ranked among the best by the Readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine are the people who spend their days and nights making sure the residents are receiving the best care possible. "We hire people with the heart to care for … [Read more...]
Authentic Dishes and Local Ingredients, Bistro Toulouse
Whether it's a special dinner or lunch or just a stop in for a quick bite, a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch French cuisine ensures a memorable meal at Bistro Toulouse. Owners Candice Mahala, general manager, and Matthew Schulz, executive chef, first met in culinary school and worked in restaurants all over the country before moving to Mount Pleasant a few years ago. The … [Read more...]
Something for Every Student, Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Investing in our children is the greatest gift we can give to the future. Instilling values, kindness and charity, Christ Our King- Stella Maris School has been a leader in education since 1950. From kindergarten to 8th grade, students are encouraged to find and pursue their gifts. With an exceptional staff and curriculum that challenges and inspires, it's no surprise this … [Read more...]
Nothing to Sneeze At, Charleston Allergy & Asthma
You're the first doctor to listen to me." "I've been having issues for years, and no one has listened until now." The physicians at Charleston Allergy & Asthma hear these things from their patients regularly, so it's no surprise that the practice was voted Best Of in Mount Pleasant Magazine's annual poll. "The physicians and staff are very focused on providing … [Read more...]
A Gathering of Good Tastes, Congress
Mark and Adrienne Ciaburri started from scratch when they renovated and moved into the building once occupied by La Hacienda, and they do the same every day at Congress, preparing meals from fresh, local ingredients. The Ciaburris both have nearly two decades of experience in the restaurant business. They met when they were working at an eatery in Austin, Texas, located just … [Read more...]