Describe the atmosphere at your business. What do you want customers to take away from your business? Customers can expect a special shopping experience with the most up-to-date clothing and accessory trends. Customer service is a key component in our continued success for 35 years. What or who inspires you? Seeing my customers decked out in Copper Penny outfits looking … [Read more...]
Meet Pharmacist Chad Straughan from Tidewater Pharmacy
What sets you apart from other pharmacies? We truly care about our customers and community. They are our family. We provide the best customer service in the industry. Everything from the best prices to free daily delivery, we have what you need, and we make it accessible. Tell us a little bit about the culture at Tidewater Pharmacy. We are a family. From our employees to … [Read more...]
Better Together “Best Of” Fridays Highlight Mount Pleasant Leaders
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was our beautiful town. It takes a community willing to work together to stay together, to keep intact the bonds that have been delicately formed. Just as Rome’s leaders, thinkers and doers came together, so have the most influential people of our town. Mount Pleasant Magazine and WCIV ABC News 4’s “Lowcountry Live” hosted a veritable … [Read more...]
A Lowcountry In Bloom: The Gardens Are Open, So Come On In
Spring has arrived again, and throughout the Lowcountry the landscape is transforming all around us. Dedicated gardeners have returned to their modest flower beds while full-time horticulturists prepare their tools to create magnificent floral and arboreal masterpieces for all to see. Many of the area’s prominent plantations and historic sites boast some of the most amazing … [Read more...]
Cheers to Bakies at I’On
Walking into Bakies at I’On, I instantly felt like I was home. This incredible bakery is the only business storefront within the famous neighborhood that’s set inside a house, which might have something to do with it. The people and the delectable scratch-made treats further contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Owner Gail Holdcraft originally opened the business on Coleman … [Read more...]
Try Something New this Easter: Salmon Romesco
Burtons Grill’s Salmon Romesco Romesco Sauce (enough sauce for 2 servings) 1 ounce whole garlic cloves, blanched 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces roasted red pepper (rinsed and drained) 2 tablespoons almonds (sliced and toasted) ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Tabasco 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Renew Your Mind…and Your Shelf This Spring
Spring is in the air! In addition to longer days, greener grass and much-needed sunshine, this writer closely associates spring with thoughts of renewal, personal growth and change. To aid in emergence from the long winter hibernation and to facilitate a bit of mental “spring cleaning,” I researched some upcoming publications designed to enlighten and inspire. Awaken Your … [Read more...]
Sommbá Cocina: The Dance Between Wine and Food
On Jan. 31 the front doors opened to Sommbá Cocina restaurant, and the shape of dining in Mount Pleasant would never be the same. From the high-octane team that brought you SAVI Cucina and Wine Bar, Sommbá promises small plates with big flavor — and an even bigger wine cellar—to keep guests coming back for more. When they set out to open their new restaurant, business … [Read more...]
Savvy Hunting in the Land of Red Bordeaux
Bordeaux is synonymous with exquisite balance. With a fresh to ripe red and black fruit profile, framed out with a medium to medium-plus body, it’s the perfect wine for many occasions. There are very little secrets left to uncover in Bordeaux, France. These tried-and-true wines are routinely at the high end of the market price spectrum, but with a little homework, one can still … [Read more...]
Coastal Stone Flooring: Artistry in Your Home
River stones are formed by pieces of broken rock that have been smoothed by sediment, wind, water and time. It is a process that doesn’t take .decades or centuries, but eons. Coupling a custom blend of small colorful stones taken from a river in Arkansas with a proprietary patent-pending epoxy, a careful hand-troweled installation, generational product knowledge and … [Read more...]