Chefs are skilled and talented culinary craftspeople who create flavorful masterpieces. They are the visionaries who set the tone for the entire restaurant. Long Island native and Chef Alec Gropman, a senior partner and executive chef at Uptown Hospitality Group, is behind the food and beverage departments of restaurants such as Uptown Social, Share House, By The Way, Bodega … [Read more...]
A Fiesta of Flavors: Catrina’s Tacos & Tequila
Located just off Clements Ferry Road, Catrina’s Tacos & Tequila feels like walking into a fiesta. It’s vibrant, colorful, full of life — like someone bottled up the spirit of Día 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, it’s … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: Jennifer Ouellette, LoLA’s Queen of Libations
We’ve 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 LoLA’s 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 you’re 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...]
Hudson’s 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 Hudson’s 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. Andrew’s Church in Mount Pleasant’s 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...]
Can’t Bleat It: Goat Yoga
When Cokie Cox, founder of Alphavest, veteran in financial services and author of “Perfect Day” 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 Women’s … [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 harm’s way. As … [Read more...]