When Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Feb. 9, the real MVP might not be the players on the field but the spread on your snack table. Whether you're team nachos, team wings or rooting for something sweet, we've got your gameday playbook covered. Here are some all-star snack ideas that will have your guests cheering louder than the touchdown calls. 1. Touchdown Tacos (Bar … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Bohemian Bull
As a single mother juggling a full-time job as an RN at a local retirement community and looking after her two small children, Nicole Ranes had no time to spare. After 10 years of having missed countless holidays and school functions, the time had come for a change. Ranes said that although it took a decade to make the decision to switch careers, she chose to return to her … [Read more...]
What’s on the Menu: Bistro 217
When cabin fever calls for a day trip, the go-to destination is Bistro 217 on Pawleys Island. Seating is available either inside or in the enclosed and climate-controlled courtyard surrounded by air plants, succulents and an ambiently-lit backdrop that creates an elegant atmosphere. Incorporated in the Zen-like space is a newly renovated bar where regulars and visitors enjoy … [Read more...]
Business-and-Mortar: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Unveils Headquarters
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) has officially opened the doors to its first Mount Pleasant headquarters, marking an exciting milestone in the organization’s growth and service to the local business community. Chamber officials, local leaders and members of the Mount Pleasant community gathered this fall for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new office … [Read more...]
January/February 2025 Calendar of Events
January D&D Night at Owlbear Cafe When: 1/1 and 2/5 from 6-9 p.m. Where: Owlbear Cafe Drop in on the first Wednesday of every month to play D&D 5e at Owlbear Cafe! Bring a character (level 8) and get ready to game, eat and drink! January Healing of 100! When: 1/11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Ivy Chiropractic Studio A channeled group healing experience … [Read more...]
Sober Stories: Drinking Journeys with Silver Linings
The new year is a time for resolutions, self-reflection and – for some – a fresh start with sobriety. Life in the Lowcountry is hardly conducive to any attempt at alcohol sobriety, many would attest and Charleston is the place to be if you’re inclined to imbibe. According to the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, Charleston County ranked … [Read more...]
Bubbles of Fun: Celebrate Dry January with Delicious Mocktail Recipes
Dry January doesn’t have to be a dull puritan reality. The fun can spill over into the new year and beyond, thanks to Tony Moneta, a bartender at Frank’s on Pawleys Island, who shared the following creative, fresh and deliciously healthy mocktail recipes. Here’s a list of a few of his tasty concoctions: Lemon Cherry Spritz Blend 2 ounces fresh Meyer lemonade with 1 … [Read more...]
Sweetgrass Bowl Football Trophy Honors Town Heritage
A new football tradition has been launched in the community pitting Mount Pleasant high schools Wando and Lucy Beckham against one another as they compete for a unique trophy and local bragging rights. The inaugural Sweetgrass Bowl was played on Nov. 1, 2024, at District 2 Regional Stadium, with the Wando Warriors winning a tight battle over the Bengals in the first annual … [Read more...]
Banner Year: Emma Navarro Named WTA Most Improved Player Of 2024
Charleston’s Emma Navarro recorded the best season of her young and promising professional tennis career in 2024. All of which included achieving her greatest success in a major to date, reaching the US Open semifinals before losing a hard-fought match to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka, 3-6, 6-7 (2). On Dec. 9, the WTA Tour presented the 23-year-old with its Most Improved … [Read more...]
Winner’s Circle: Chosen By You, Celebrated by All
The Best of Mount Pleasant 2025 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For our staff, the Best of Mount Pleasant awards feels like celebrating a town holiday. Each year, our Mount Pleasant Magazine blockbuster event brings contagious energy to our community, uniting residents with emotions of pride and appreciation for the people and businesses that make Mount Pleasant an … [Read more...]