Some of us don’t have the money to travel to Europe. Fortunately, Chef Davide Davino, owner and chef at Cuoco Pazzo, brings the mood of Italy to our own Mount Pleasant. His flair for creating an authentic Italian experience shines through not only in the food but also in the hospitality. “I’m originally from Naples,” said Davino, “and I’ve been in East Cooper now for about … [Read more...]
Shagging – Myrtle Beach, SC – Mt. Pleasant, SC
Across the country, at weddings near and far, folks flock to the dance floor for the Electric Slide. The YMCA sends party-goers’ arms flapping into the air. The Twist makes even the tamest wallflower bloom to the occasion. Here in the Lowcountry, there is a dance with an absolutely passionate following, and those who take to the dance, live the dance. It is the Shag. In … [Read more...]
The Boulevard – 725 Coleman Blvd. – Mount Pleasant, SC
Looking back on his childhood, John C.L. Darby remembers family excursions from his home on the Isle of Palms to the nearest grocery store, Rodenburg’s Red & White, located on the south side of Coleman Boulevard in what was then the small town of Mount Pleasant. On March 20, Darby, the grandson of legendary real estate developer J.C. Long and now the president and chief … [Read more...]
HLG Growers – Johns Island, SC – Christian Teague
It was a warm wednesday morning when Christian Teague of HLG Growers showed me a place where plants grow in abundance, ready to transform someone’s garden space. “I’m a plant farmer at heart; that’s what I do,” said Teague. “I like to take a blank piece of ground and be creative with it. I’ve been infatuated with flowers since I was small. My grandmothers were avid … [Read more...]
Parrot Surf & Skate – Shop – Mount Pleasant, SC
For about a dozen years, Angelo Vlcek has been outfitting East Cooper and Charleston residents with skateboards, wakeboards, surfboards and all manner of surf and skate supplies. In fact, he’s watched young surfers and skaters grow up as they have come and gone from Parrot Surf & Skate, purchasing boards, shorts, shoes and gear. Vlcek enjoys interacting with customers, … [Read more...]
Palm Head Boards – SC coast – Environmentally friendly
Adam Von Ins, founder of Air & Earth, opened his board shop in Mount Pleasant 10 years ago. Ever since, his company has faced a bit of a dilemma – finding quality boards designed for the everyday Charleston surfer and paddleboarder. “Most big-brand boards are made for spectacular waves like those in California or Hawaii – not the smaller ones we have in the Lowcountry,” Von … [Read more...]
Action Sports: Paddleboarding, Kiteboarding, Surfing – Charleston, SC
Read About Green Friendly Boards For Brian Schipper, it isn’t hard to drift into a daydream and imagine the perfect wave. “It’s that wave that comes right when you’re about to go in, but, you know what, you’ve got to get one more,” said the owner of the Odyssey Board Shop in Mount Pleasant. “So you’re paddling, and the wave peaks exactly where you are. Not left of you; not … [Read more...]
Army Wives – Mount Pleasant, SC – Landings Run
The army wives were stationed in Landings Run, a Mount Pleasant neighborhood, this past January. Now in its sixth season, “Army Wives” is filmed in the Charleston area, and, while many scenes are shot on a soundstage downtown, they often go on location to lend authenticity to the drama. Over the last five seasons, Charleston and its environs have been featured as a backdrop for … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant, SC Residents Volunteer at PGA Tournament
Beginning Aug. 9, the PGA Championship will grace the greens of South Carolina for the first time in the tournament’s 94-year history. The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island has the distinction of representing the Palmetto State for this prestigious event, and a large number of local residents will be among the 3,000 or so volunteers whose efforts will help the tournament run … [Read more...]
War of 1812 – Mount Pleasant, SC
June marks the 200th anniversary of the onset of the War of 1812. While there was no significant combat on South Carolina soil during the two-and-a-half- year conflict, soldiers in Mount Pleasant played an important role early in the war. First a little background. In June 1812, the fledgling United States of America was embroiled in an ongoing conflict between longtime … [Read more...]