Meet the Best of Charleston 2024 - Charleston City Paper (2024)

This year, we’re kicking it old school. That’s right, it’s time yet again — Best of Charleston 2024 is here, and we’re going to party like it’s 1989.

A heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners this year, from classic categories with new twists like Best Charleston (who isn’t Bill Murray or Darius Rucker) to plenty of new ones (38 new categories this year!) like Best Drag Queen, Best Locally Based Cannabis Product and Best Solar Panel Company. You’ll also notice some changes, namely the removal of our oh-so popular Politics, News and Media section, but don’t panic, its categories were moved to new homes elsewhere.

Whether you’re skimming through to look for your next favorite restaurant or turning page-by-page, we hope you remember to thank the local businesses and community leaders that keep the Holy City special. And as always, see you next year! — Skyler Baldwin

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Attractions and City Living
Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Drinking
Eating
Health and Beauty
Recreation and Outdoors
Services
Shops and Wares

Attractions and City Living

Charleston has no shortage of events, festivals and celebrations these days — sometimes it seems like there’s something to do every day of the week. From the Spoleto Festival and the Bridge Run to SEWE and Wine + Food, there’s something for everyone, but sometimes it can feel hard to pick which ones to mark on your calendar. That’s where we (with some help from our readers) come in, highlighting only the best of the best. Whether you’re looking to hit the farmers market (we recommend the Charleston Farmers Market) or the john (drop by The Charleston Place), we have them all in one place for your convenience. —Skyler Baldwin

Best Annual Outdoor Event
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Various locations each February
sewe.com

Runner-Up: Charleston Wine+Food Festival

Best Apartment Community
The Haven at Indigo Square
1800 Indigo Market Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 805-4552
havenindigosquare.com

Runner-up: The Jasper

Best Attraction
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org

Runner-up: City Jail Tour, Bulldog Tours

Best Bathroom (new)
Off the lobby of The Charleston Place
205 Meeting St. Downtown.
(800) 641-5545
Charlestonplace.com

Runner-up: The Dewberry

Best Bed & Breakfast
Post House Inn
101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 203-7678
theposthouseinn.com

Runner-up: John Rutledge B&B

Best Charlestonian (who isn’t Bill Murray or Darius Rucker)
Rob Fowler

Runner-up: Joe Riley

Best Charter School
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
1002 King St. Downtown.
(843)720-3085
charlestonmathscience.org

Runner Up: Oceanside Collegiate Academy

Best City Council Member
Robert Mitchell

Runner-up: Mike Seekings

Best City Paper Cover Story
Tie: Best of Charleston 2023
Tie: The Fentanyl Scourge: Overdoses are ripping apart lives

Best College
College of Charleston
66 George St. Downtown
(843) 805-5507
charleston.edu

Runner-up: Medical University of South Carolina

Best Conservative
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.

Runner-up: Former Gov. Nikki Haley

Best County Council Member
Jenny Honeycutt, James Island

Runner-up: Herb Sass, Mount Pleasant

Best Daycare
The Little Sage School
1002 Wappoo Road. West Ashley
(843) 576-4115
littlesageschool.com

Runner Up: Kids Garden

Best Do-Gooder/Activist (new?)
Rob Fowler

Runner-up: Warren Peper

Best Farmers Market
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Runner Up: Sunday Brunch Farmers Market at the Pour House

Best Festival
Spoleto Festival USA / Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 579-3100
spoletousa.org | piccolospoleto.org

Runner-up: Charleston Wine+Food Festival

Best Fundraising Event
Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner-up: LowVelo, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

Best Hotel
Hotel Bennett
404 King St. Downtown.
(843) 203-0922
hotelbennett.com

Runner Up: The Charleston Place

Best Local Cause
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner Up: East Cooper Community Outreach

Best Neighborhood
Park Circle
North Charleston
facebook.com/pcncsc

Runner-up: Old Village, Mount Pleasant

Best Place of Worship
Seacoast Church
Various Locations
seacoast.org

Runner-up: Emanuel AME Church, Downtown

Best Place to Work
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com

Runner-up: South Carolina Aquarium

Best Preschool
The Oaks Children’s Academy
2243 Glendale Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-6382
8695 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 207-3061
theoaksacademy.com

Runner-up: Park West Preschool and Learning Center

Best Private School
Bishop England High School
363 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 849-9599
behs.com

Runner-Up: Porter Gaud School

Best Progressive
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C.

Runner-up: Annie Andrews

Best Public School
Charleston County School of the Arts
5109-B West Enterprise St. North Charleston
(843) 529-4990
ccsdschools.com/soa

Runner-up: Academic Magnet High School

Best Public Space
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Vendue Range and Concord St. Downtown

Runner-up: The Battery and White Point Gardens, Downtown.

Best S.C. Politician
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.

Runner-up: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C.

Best Summer Camps
Charleston Animal Society BARK Camps
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner-up: Coastal Expeditions

Best Sunset Spot
Folly Beach

Runner-up: Pitt Street Bridge, Mount Pleasant.

Best Sustainable Business
SMART Recycling
3973 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 430. North Charleston
(888) 304-6912
smartrecyclingus.com

Runner-up: Wake Refill

Best Tour Company
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com

Runner-up: Old South Carriage Company

Culture, Arts and Entertainment

2023 was a remarkable year for the arts in Charleston: from new pop up art galleries to theatrical debuts — organizations and individuals boldly created more opportunities for creatives to make and show work. The performing arts continue to flourish, with drag nights offered at at least a dozen venues around town, regularly-occurring improv and sketch comedy from Theatre 99 and Rip City; and music venues like Charleston Pour House and The Commodore keep bringing us live music seven nights a week. Performers at PURE Theatre, Charleston Stage, The Void and more offered us theatrical works that inspired and ignited. And in June, the International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public after over 20 years of planning. With all this in mind, artists in Charleston have lots to celebrate at this year’s Best of Charleston party. —Chloe Hogan

Best Art Exhibit of 2023
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Runner Up: “Fun with Water and Such” by Sheryl Sabol

Best Art Gallery
Hagan Fine Art Gallery
125 Church St. Downtown
(843) 901-8124
haganfineart.com

Runner Up: Robert Lange Studios

Best Art Instruction
Dance Conservatory of Charleston
1632 Ashley Hall Road. West Ashley
(843) 607-6063
danceconservatorychs.com

Runner Up: Redux Contemporary Art Center

Best Cultural Event
Spoleto Festival USA
Various locations. Downtown
(843) 579-3100
spoletousa.org

Runner Up: MOJA Arts Festival

Best Drag Show
Dudley’s on Ann
42 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 577-6779
facebook.com/dudleysonann

Runner up: Edmund’s Oast Sunday Brunch

Best Drag Queen
Patti O’Furniture
allaboutpatti.com

Runner Up: Kylee Lovelee

Best Female Vocalist
Lauren Hall
laurenhallmusic.com

Runner up: Kanika Moore

Best House/Cover Band
The Midnight City Band
themidnightcityband.com

Runner up: Better On Wine

Best Jazz & Blues Club
Forte Jazz Lounge
477 King St. Downtown
(843) 637-4931

Runner up: Charleston Pour House

Best Karaoke Night
Bangkok Lounge
353 King St, second floor. Downtown
thebangkoklounge.com

Runner up: Tin Roof

Best Local Actor Who Performed in 2023
Ryan Pixler, The Prom (Charleston Stage)
Charlestonstage.com

Runner Up: Sam Daniel, Brighton Beach Memoirs (The Flowertown Players)

Best Local Actress Who Performed in 2023
Jhonika Wright, The Prom (Charleston Stage)
Charlestonstage.com

Runner Up: Camille Lowman (PURE Theatre)

Best Local Author
Jonathan ‘Mookie’ Morant

Runner Up: Angie Mizzell

Best Local Band
The Midnight City Band
themidnightcityband.com

Runner Up: Wildflower Station Band

Best Local Comedian
Josh Bates
@mrjoshbates

Runner Up: Sarah Hartmann

Best Local Instagram
Chucktown Memes
@chucktownmemes

Runner Up: Brooke Ryan

Best Local Podcast
Midnight Terrors
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-terror

Runner Up: FakeMad Podcast with Fuze B

Best Local Poet
Marcus Amaker

Runner Up: Joey Tucker, Mr. Enlightenment

Best Local Radio Personality
Brooke Ryan

Runner Up: Brittany Sparkle, 95SX

Best Local Radio Show
Two Girls and a Guy, Mix 95.9

Runner Up: TJ & Jessica in the Morning

Best Local Social Media Influencer
Christine England with Lowcountry Eat Out!
facebook.com/groups/LowcountryTakeoutMenu

Runner Up: Holy City Sinner

Best Local Theater Company
Theatre 99
(843) 853-6687
280 Meeting St., Suite B. Downtown
theatre99.com

Runner Up: Charleston Stage

Best Local TV Anchor
Ann McGill, Live 5 News

Runner Up: Carolyn Murray

Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Summer Huechtker, Live 5

Runner Up: Kevin Bilodeau, WCSC

Best Local TV Station
Live 5 News, WCSC

Runner Up: WCBD News 2

Best Local TV Weather Forecaster
Rob Fowler, WCBD News 2

Runner Up: Bill Walsh

Best Local Visual Artist
Scott Penegar
scottpenegarsculpture.com

Runner Up: Tate Nation

Best Local Website
Live5news.com

Runner Up: holycitysinner.com

Best Local X Feed
Holy City Sinner
@holycitysinner

Runner Up: @WCBD

Best Male Vocalist
Ronnie Johnson
facebook.com/ronniejohnsonmusic/

Runner Up: Mel Washington

Best Movie Theater
Terrace Theater
1956 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 762-9494
terracetheater.com

Runner Up: Citadel Mall Stadium 16

Best Museum
International African American Museum
14 Wharfside St. Downtown.
(843) 872-5352
iaamuseum.org

Runner Up: The Charleston Museum

Best Music Concert of 2023
Chris Stapleton at Credit One Stadium
Credit One Stadium
7596, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 856-7900

Runner Up: Pitbull at Riverfront Park

Best Music Instruction
Clelia’s Guitar Studio
856 Dupont Road, Suite B. West Ashley
(843) 556-6765
cleliasguitar.com

Runner Up: John Daniel

Best Musician
Charlton Singleton
charltonsingleton.com

Runner Up: Louis Dixson, Louie D.

Best Non-Piccolo or Spoleto Play of 2023
Finding Freedom: The Journey of Robert Smalls
Charleston Gaillard Center
(843) 242-3099
gaillardcenter.org.

Runner Up: Clue (Charleston Stage)

Best Party of 2023
Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner Up: Best of Charleston 2023

Best Performing Arts Group
Charleston Symphony
480 E Bay St., Suite F. Downtown
(843) 723-7528
charlestonsymphony.org

Runner Up: Charleston Stage

Best Piccolo or Spoleto Show of 2023
Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. Marion Square. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
piccolospoleto.com

Runner Up: Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Best Place to See Local Hip Hop
Music Farm
32 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 408-1599
musicfarm.com

Runner Up: Charleston Pour House

Best Place to See Local Music
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com

Runner Up: Charleston Music Hall

Best Radio Station
105.5 The Bridge

Runner Up: 103.5 WEZL

Best Recording Studio
Coast Records
coast-records.com
info@coast-records.com

Runner Up: Soul Shine Studios

Best Rock Music Club
Music Farm
32 Ann St. Downtown
(843) 408-1599
musicfarm.com

Runner Up: Charleston Pour House

Best Trivia Night
Tip of the Tongue Trivia, Frothy Beard Brewing Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
frothybeard.com

Runner Up: “Publik Education Trivia,” Two Blokes Brewing

Drinking

In the midst of Charleston’s vibrant neighborhoods, there’s a wide range of options available. Whether it’s an outdoor patio, rooftop setting or cozy corner seats at the bar — discovering the perfect spot for any drinking occasion is a walk in the park. Craving a cold glass of beer? Edmund’s Oast (Best Beer Selection on Tap) has just the fix. Prefer wine? Head to Avondale Cheese & Wine (Best Wine Bar/ Wine Selection). Searching for a night-cap? Look no further than The Royal American (Best Late Night Bar). With endless options, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. However, a list of City Paper readers’ top-rated spots can help guide you in the right direction. – Blakelyn Faia

Best Activity Bar
The Alley
131 Columbus St. Downtown
(843) 818-4080
thealleycharleston.com

Runner up: Top Golf

Best Adult Establishment
King Street Cabaret
1337 King St. Downtown
(843) 789-4488
kingstreetcabaret.com

Runner up: Cheetah Gentlemen’s Club

Best Arcade Bar
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar
1044 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 471-2413

Runner up: The Alley

Best Authentic Pub
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com

Runner up: Madra Rua Irish Pub

Best Bar Staff
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com

Runner up: Low Tide Brewing

Best Bartender
Keegan Shelton, Frothy Beard Brewing
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 892-5732
frothybeard.com

Runner up: Nick Toepperwein, The Commodore

Best Beer Retail Selection
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com

Runner up: Bottles Beverage Superstore

Best Beer Selection on Tap
Edmund’s Oast
1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 727-1145
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
1505 King St., Suite 115. Downtown
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com

Runner up: Holy City Brewing

Best Bloody Mary
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St. Downtown
(843) 641-0821
thedarling.com

Runner up: Blind Tiger Pub

Best Bottled Beer
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-4363
genescharleston.com

Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub

Best Bouncers
TIE: Recovery Room Tavern
TIE: The Commodore

Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com

The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com

Best Bubble/Boba Tea
Hi Boba Tea
5646 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 593-5312
hibobatea.com

Runner up: Hạ Long Café

Best Cheap Beer Deal
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com

Runner up: A.C’s Bar & Grill

Best co*cktails
The co*cktail Club
479 King St. Downtown
(843) 724-9411
theco*cktailclubcharleston.com

Runner up: The Belmont

Best Coffee Roaster
Second State Coffee
Various locations
secondstatecoffee.com

Runner up: Charleston Coffee Roasters

Best Coffee Shop
Lodi Coffee
2210 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
1518 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
1684 N. Main St. Summerville
lodi.coffee

Runner up: Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

Best Cold Beer
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com

Runner up: Low Tide Brewing

Best College Bar
AC’s Bar & Grill
467 King St. Downtown
(843) 577-6742
acsbar.com

Runner up: Uptown Social

Best Dance Club
The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com

Runner up: Uptown Social

Best Daniel Island Bar
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com

Runner up: New Realm Brewing Co.

Best Daniel Island Happy Hour
New Realm Brewing Co.
880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 471-1130
newrealmbrewing.com

Runner up: The Kingstide

Best Distillery
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com

Runner up: Nippitaty Distillery

Best Downtown Bar
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com

Runner up: The Rooftop at The Vendue

Best Downtown Happy Hour
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0999

Runner up: Indaco

Best Folly Beach Bar
Chico Feo
122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 906-2710
chicofeos.com

Runner up: Rita’s Seaside Grille

Best Folly Beach Happy Hour
Chico Feo
122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 906-2710
chicofeos.com

Runner up: Taco Boy

Best Frozen Drinks
The Co-Op Frose & Eatery
Various locations
thecoopsi.com

Runner up: Home Team BBQ

Best Goose Creek Bar
Sapphire’s Bar & Grill
203-B N. Goose Creek Blvd. Goose Creek
sapphiresbarandgrill.com

Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub

Best Happy Hour
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia Road. West Ashley
(843) 573-2277
153 E. Bay St. Downtown
(843) 577-5755
pearlzoysterbar.com

Runner up: Recovery Room Tavern

Best IOP Bar
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms
(866) 540-3548
the-windjammer.com

Runner up: The Dinghy

Best IOP Happy Hour
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms
(866) 540-3548
the-windjammer.com

Runner up: The Dinghy

Best James Island Bar
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com

Runner up: Bohemian Bull

Best James Island Happy Hour
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
bohemianbull.com

Eating

A foodie town through and through, Charleston is home to a wide variety of cuisine, from good old-fashioned Southern eats to inventive international fare — and experiences that range from fine-dining establishments to hole-in-the wall gems. Whether you’re on the hunt for the best sandwich in town (here’s looking at you, Five Loaves Cafe) or a really nice steak (we see you, Halls), this city has got you covered. Our favorite thing about dining in Charleston right now is how expansive and abundant good food is in area suburbs. You no longer need to stick downtown for a nice night out. Head to Jackrabbit Filly (Best North Charleston Restaurant), Laura (Best Summerville Restaurant) or The Glass Onion (Best West Ashley Restaurant) to see what we mean. Happy eating folks. —Connelly Hardaway

Best Acai Bowls
Beech
Various Locations
beechrestaurants.com

Runner up: Huriyali

Best Appetizers
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com

Runner up: Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar

Best Asian Fusion
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner up: Zen Asian Fusion

Best Bagels
Ruby’s New York Style Bagels
280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
5060 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
1836 Ashley River Road, Ste. 0. West Ashley
(843) 868 – 8188
3481 Park Avenue Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(854) 227-5866
rubysnybagels.com

Runner up: Bagel Nation

Best Bakery
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 471-5941
baguettemagicchs.com

Runner up: Kudzu Bakery

Best Barbecue
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com

Runner up: Home Team BBQ

Best Bar Food
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com

Best Biscuits
Vicious Biscuit
409 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-7362
viciousbiscuit.com

Runner up: Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

Best Breakfast
Millers All Day
120 King St. Downtown
(843) 501-7342
1956 Maybank Hwy., Suite A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com

Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill

Best Brisket
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com

Runner up: Home Team BBQ

Best Buffet
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 789-4801
4428 Spruill Ave. Suite B. North Charleston
(843) 554-1110

Runner up: Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant

Best Burger
Poe’s Tavern
2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 883-0083
poestavern.com

Runner up: Little Jack’s Tavern

Best Caterer
Cru Catering
1784 Harmon St. North Charleston
(843) 534-2433
crucatering.com

Runner up: Hamby Catering

Best Charcuterie
goat.sheep.cow.
106 Church St. Downtown
(843) 480-2526
804 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 203-3118
goatsheepcow.com

Runner up: Avondale Wine & Cheese

Best Cheap Meal
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St.
Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
santisrestaurantemexicano.com

Runner up: Mozzo Deli

Best Cheesesteak
Yous Guys Sandwich Shop
827A Folly Road. James Island
(843) 779-0145

Runner up: Berkeley’s

Best Chicken Fingers
Boxcar Betty’s
1922 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-7470|
7800 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 990-9804
1701 Shoremeade Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 227-5198
boxcarbettys.com

Runner up: Kickin’ Chicken

Best Chinese
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner up: Kwei Fei

Best Chocolatier
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society St. Downtown
(843) 297-8674
1901 Ashley River Road, Suite 2A. West Ashley
(843) 225-9133
christophechocolatier.com

Runner up: Remy Funfrock, La Pâtisserie

Best Daniel Island Brunch
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Dr. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com

Runner up: Blondies Bagels & Cafe

Best Daniel Island Restaurant
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com

Runner up: Sermet’s Courtyard

Best Deli
East Bay Deli
Various locations
eastbaydeli.com

Runner-up: Mozzo Deli

Best Dessert
Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Suite100. Downtown
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com

Runner-up: Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe

Best Doughnut Shop
Duck Donuts
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 724-9917
duckdonuts.com

Runner-up: BKeDSHoP

Best Downtown Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: Millers All Day

Best Downtown Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
34 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: Husk

Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: FIG

Best Folly Beach Brunch
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W. Huron Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9669
lostdogfollybeach.com

Runner up: Rita’s Seaside Grille

Best Folly Beach Restaurant
Rita’s Seaside Grille
2 Center St. Folly Beach
(843) 588-2525
ritasseasidegrille.com

Runner up: Jack of Cups Saloon

Best Food Truck
Roti Rolls
(843) 822-5070
eatrotirolls.com

Runner up: Big Boned BBQ

Best French
39 Rue de Jean
39 John St. Downtown
(843) 722-8881
holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean

Runner up: Chez Nous

Best Fried Chicken
Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop
698 King St. Downtown
(843) 531-6500
leonsoystershop.com

Runner up: Boxcar Betty’s

Best Fries
Tattooed Moose
3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 952-7591
4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 277-2990
tattooedmoose.com

Runner up: The Royal American

Best Gelato
Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar
198 East Bay St., Suite 100. Downtown
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com

Runner up: Beardcat’s Sweet Shop

Best Gourmet Sandwich
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com

Runner up: The Pass

Best Greek
Stella’s
114 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 400-0026
stellascharleston.com

Runner-up: Kairos Mediterranean

Best Grits
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo Way. Mount Pleasant
(843) 698-4748
gracegrit.com

Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill

Best Gyro
Kairos Mediterranean
975 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 376-2011
1100 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-9314
eatkairos.com

Runner up: Platia

Best Hot Dogs
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
2805 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com

Runner up: Skoogies

Best Ice Cream
Ye Ole Fashioned
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com

Runner up: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

Best Indian/Pakistani
Ma’am Saab – Pakistani Restaurant
251 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 259-2660
maamsaabchs.com

Runner up: Spice Palette Indian Cuisine

Best IOP Brunch
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J. C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms
(843) 886-3474
acmelowcountrykitchen.com

Runner up: Sea Biscuit Cafe

Best IOP Restaurant
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J. C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms
(843) 886-3474
acmelowcountrykitchen.com

Runner up: Coda del Pesce

Best Italian
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com

Runner up: Melfi’s

Best James Island Brunch
Millers All Day
120 King St. Downtown
(843) 501-7342
1956 Maybank Hwy., Suite A. James Island
(843) 410-1553
millersallday.com

Runner up: Bohemian Bull

Best James Island Restaurant
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 225-1817
2668 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-9141
bohemianbull.com

Runner up: Mondo’s

Best Japanese
O-Ku
463 King St. Downtown
(843) 737-0112
o-kusushi.com

Runner up: Shiki

Best Johns Island Brunch
Sunrise Bistro
1797 Main Road. Johns Island
(843) 718-1858
sunrise-bistro.com

Runner up: KISS Cafe

Best Johns Island Restaurant
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com

Runner up: The Royal Tern

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com

Runner up: Coastal Crust

Best Late Night Menu
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com

Runner up: A.C.’s Bar & Grill

Best Local Artisanal Food Product
Rio Bertolini’s Fresh Pasta
(843) 343-2418
riobertolinispasta.com

Runner up: Dalai Sofia

Best Mac and Cheese
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com

Runner up: Lewis Barbecue

Best Meat & 3 Veggies
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com

Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill

Best Mexican Restaurant
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-2633
1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-3146
santisrestaurantemexicano.com

Runner up: Rancho Lewis

Best Moncks Corner Brunch
Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant
582 Dock Road. Moncks Corner
(843) 761-2244
gilligans.net

Runner up: The Barony House

Best Moncks Corner Restaurant
Page’s Okra Grill
219 Carolina Ave. Moncks Corner
(843) 566-2135
pagesokragrill.com

Runner up: The Barony House

Best Mount Pleasant Brunch
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com

Runner up: Vicious Biscuit

Best Mount Pleasant Restaurant
NICO Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 352-7969
nicoshemcreek.com

Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill

Best Nachos
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com

Runner up: Saltwater Cowboys

Best New Restaurant
Sorelle
88 Broad St. Downtown
(843) 974-1575
sorellecharleston.com

Runner up: The James

Best North Charleston Brunch
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 745-9189
thejunctionkitchen.com

Runner up: Jackrabbit Filly

Best North Charleston Restaurant
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner up: The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips

Best Outdoor Patio
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com

Runner up: Blind Tiger Pub

Best Oysters
167 Raw Oyster Bar
193 King St. Downtown
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com/charleston

Runner up: Pearlz Oyster Bar

Best Pitmaster
John Lewis, Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com

Runner up: Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Best Pizza – Gourmet
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1796
evopizza.com

Runner up: Indaco

Best Pizza – Traditional
D’Allesandro’s Pizza
229 St. Philip St. Downtown
(843) 853-6337
dalspizza.com

Runner-Up: Paisano’s

Best Place to Buy Local Seafood
Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 577-3531
crosbysfishshrimp.com

Runner up: Mt. Pleasant Seafood

Best Poke
Poke Bros.
5070 International Blvd. North Charleston
(843) 718-1354
644-H1 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 800-5600
1305 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 285-9053
eatpokebros.com

Runner up: Beech

Best Pop-up Restaurant
Patty Daddy
@pattydaddy_chs

Runner-up: Weems Ramen

Best Private Chef
Brett McKee
(843) 814-0167
brettmckee.com

Runner up: Sarah Cooper, The Carolina Chef

Best Raw Bar
167 Raw Oyster Bar
193 King St. Downtown
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com/charleston

Runner up: Pearlz Oyster Bar

Best Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: Vern’s

Best Restaurant Chef
Nico Romo, NICO Oysters + Seafood, Bistronomy by Nico and Laura

Runner up: Kyle Kryske, The Royal Tern

Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com

Runner up: Neon Tiger

Best Ribs
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com

Runner up: Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Best Romantic Restaurant
82 Queen
82 Queen St. Downtown
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com

Runner up: Chez Nous

Best Salad
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point Drive. West Ashley
(843) 766-1644
californiadreaming.rest

Runner up: Verde

Best Seafood
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
10 Hayne St. Downtown
(843) 723-3474
hanksseafoodrestaurant.com

Runner up: Fleet Landing

Best She-Crab Soup
82 Queen
82 Queen St. Downtown
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com

Runner up: Fleet Landing

Best Shrimp & Grits
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com

Runner up: Fleet Landing

Best Soul Food
Nigel’s Good Food
3760 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 552-0079
9616 Hwy. 78, Suite 11. Ladson
(843) 718-1759
7000 Bowen Pier Drive, Suite 2. Hanahan
nigelsgoodfood.com

Runner up: Bertha’s Soul Food

Best Steak
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: Oak Steakhouse

Best Sub Sandwich / Hoagie
East Bay Deli
Various Locations
eastbaydeli.com

Runner up: Mozzo Deli

Best Sullivan’s Island Brunch
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com

Runner up: Poe’s Tavern

Best Sullivan’s Island Restaurant
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com

Runner up: Poe’s Tavern

Best Summerville Brunch
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com

Runner up: Vicious Biscuit

Best Summerville Restaurant
Laura
101 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 738-6988
laurasummerville.com

Runner up: Oscar’s

Best Sunday Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: Page’s Okra Grill

Best Sushi
Locals
1150 Queensborough Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-5114
798 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 297-8315
1680 Old Towne Road. West Ashley
(843) 763-3908
localssushi.com

Runner up: Shiki

Best Tacos
Taco Boy
217 Huger St. Downtown
(843) 789-3333
106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9761
106 Front St. Summerville
(843) 851-8226

Runner up: El Molino

Best Tapas
Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar
630 King St. Downtown
(843) 577-5393
barsacharleston.com

Runner up: Malagon

Best Thai
Basil
1070 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-8161
1465 Long Grove Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-9641
eatatbasil.com

Runner up: Taste of Thai

Best Tots
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com

Runner up: Charleston Sports Pub

Best Vietnamese
Bon Banh Mi
162 Spring St. Downtown
(843) 414-7320
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-7080
1100 Oakland Market Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 352-2082
bonbanhmi.com

Runner up: Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant

Best Wait Staff
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com

Runner up: The Royal Tern

Best Waterfront Dining
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord St. Downtown
(843) 722-8100
fleetlanding.net

Runner up: Tavern & Table

Best West Ashley Brunch
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 277-2353
earlybirddiner.com

Runner up: Ms. Rose’s Fine Food and co*cktails

Best West Ashley Restaurant
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Highway. West Ashley
(843) 225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com

Runner up: Swig & Swine

Best Wings
Home Team BBQ
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
126 Williman St. Downtown
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island
3563 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com

Runner up: Swig & Swine

Health and Beauty

Charleston City Paper readers voted in more than 50 categories this year to determine Charleston’s best in health and beauty. We’ve compiled a list with winners in services of the self care variety — from day spas, facialists and nail artists — to the best in the city for essential healthcare — like OBGYN services and where to give birth. Whether you’re considering a new workout session at one of the best local gyms, yoga or pilates studios; or perhaps you’re looking to get a new piercing or tattoo, these local winners can cater to all your self-care needs. – Chloe Hogan

Best Acupuncture Practice
Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com

Runner Up: Blue Heron Acupuncture & Apothecary

Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Zeyi Chen, Clinic of Acupuncture
5 Daniel St. West Ashley
(843) 571-1047
clinicofacupuncture.com

Runner Up: Dr. Lisa Abernathy, Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary

Best Aesthetician
Stefanie Sudduth, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com

Runner Up: Kate Molleur, The Facial Room

Best Aesthetic Injector
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com

Runner Up: Cameron Moskos, Cameo Facial Aesthetics

Best Assisted Living Community
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org

Runner Up: Franke at Seaside

Best Barber Shop
Ed’s Barber Shop
1970 Ashley River Road, Suite D. West Ashley
(843) 556-9754

Runner Up: Barrelli’s

Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre Charleston
164-C, Market St. Downtown
(843) 732-1727
1300 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 732-1749
purebarre.com

Runner Up: Barre South

Best Body Piercer
James Dunn, Piercing Perfection
3025 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite A3. North Charleston
(843) 793-1708

Runner Up: Kate Burns – Exotic Impressions

Best Body Piercing Studio
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
1042 East Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2490
10150 Dorchester Road. Summerville
(843)419-6527

Runner Up: Museum of Living Arts

Best Child Psychologist
Dr. Emily Belknap, Bridgepoint Therapy
125D Wappoo Creek Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 350-5407

Runner Up: Marina Garofano, LISW

Best Chiropractor
Dr. Mark Luckie, West Ashley Wellness and Rehab
2 Carriage Lane. West Ashley.
(843) 571-3100

Runner Up: Dr. Stephen Khouri, Khouri Chiropractic

Best Cycling Studio
The Works Cycle
465 Meeting St., Suite 160. Downtown
1421 Shucker Circle. Mount Pleasant
(843) 718-3386
theworkschs.com

Runner Up: Jibe Cycling

Best Day Spa
Woodhouse Spa
10 Westedge St., Suite 150. Downtown
725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 203-1772
woodhousespas.com

Runner Up: Urban Nirvana

Best Dental Practice
James & Johns Island Dental Associates
113 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 5. James Island
(843) 536-4347
3201 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 396-8983
smilesforcharleston.com

Runner Up: Coastal Kids Dental & Braces

Best Dentist
Dr. James Thomas, James & Johns Island Dental Associates
113 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 5. James Island
(843) 536-4347
3201 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 396-8983
smilesforcharleston.com

Runner Up: Dr. Madison Culler, Shem Creek Dental

Best Dermatologist
Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com

Runner Up: Dr. McLean Sheperd, Sheperd Integrative Dermatology

Best Dermatology Practice
Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
1814 Crowne Commons Way, Suite E7. Johns Island
(843) 881-4440
602 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com

Runner Up: Mt. Pleasant Dermatology

Best Exercise Studio
HYLO Fitness
466 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley.
(843) 606-5267
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
hylofitness.com

Runner Up: KOR4 ELITE FITNESS

Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Elyse Dewitt, Draisin Vision Group
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Suite 115. West Ashley
(843) 556-2020

Runner Up: Dr. Marty Appel, Appel and Appel Vision

Best Eyelash/Eyebrow Salon
Anne Bonny’s Lash & Skin Boutique
829 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-2054
annebonnystudio.com

Runner Up: The Look and Co.

Best Fertility Clinic
Coastal Fertility Specialists
1375 Hospital Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 883-5800
342 Brighton Park Blvd. Summerville
(843) 972-9444
coastalfertilityspecialists.com

Runner Up: PREG

Best Gym/Health Club
HYLO Fitness
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 606-2723
466 Savannah Hwy., Suite A. West Ashley
(843) 606-5267
hylofitness.com

Runner Up: KOR4 ELITE FITNESS

Best Hair Salon
Moxie Park Salon
45 Romney St., Suite 200. Downtown
(843) 730-3102
moxieparksalon.com

Runner Up: Eden West Salon

Best Hair Stylist
Lindsey Donohue, Moxie Park Salon
45 Romney St., Suite 200. Downtown
vagaro.com/moxieparksalon

Runner Up: Stephanie White, Eden West Salon

Best Hospital
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
171 Ashley Ave. Downtown
(843) 792-1414
muschealth.org

Runner Up: Roper St. Francis

Best In-Home Healthcare Company
Roper St. Francis Home Health
8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., Suite 207A. Ladson
(843) 402-7000
rsfh.com

Runner Up: HouseCalls-MD

Best LASIK Provider
Dr. Kerry Solomon, Carolina Eyecare Physicians
1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant
2060 Charlie Hall Blvd., Suite 201. West Ashley
(843) 881-3937
drkerrysolomon.com

Runner Up: Dr. George Waring, Waring Vision Institute

Best LGBTQ Counselor/Therapist
Barbara Melton
122 Alicia Drive. Summerville
(843) 834-7859
barbarameltonlpc.com

Runner Up: Ashley Burke-King

Best Local Pharmacy
Dottie’s Pharmacy
325 Folly Road, Suite 101. James Island
(843) 414-7453
dotspharmacy.com

Runner Up: Sweetgrass Pharmacy

Best Massage Therapist
Abigail Morrow, The Massage Room
171 Church St. Downtown.
themassageroomchs.com

Runner Up: Kelly DuPriest, Urban Nirvana

Best Medical Spa
Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com

Runner Up: The Look & Co.

Best Nail Artist
Maria Quesada (@trueartistnails)
1809 Reynolds Ave., Suite B. North Charleston
(843) 310-2842
vagaro.com/trueartiststudio

Runner Up: Sara Heaps, Pink Polish Nail Lounge

Best Nail Salon
Pink Polish Nail Lounge
3863 West Ashley Circle, Suite 220. West Ashley
(843) 990-9888
pinkpolishnaillounge.com

Runner Up: The Nail Place of Charleston

Best OBGYN
Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, The EpiCentre/Roper St. Francis
2048 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 804-6010
Epicentrecharleston.com

Runner Up: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Charleston OB/GYN

Best Oral Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Leach, Exemplar Surgery
4986 Calvin St. North Charleston
(843) 408-4808
exemplarsurgery.com

Runner Up: Dr. Courtney Shelbourne, Shelbourne & Associates Oral and Facial Surgery

Best Orthodontics Practice
Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Various locations
(843) 396-1191
coastalkidsdental.com

Runner Up: Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics

Best Orthodontist
Dr. Katie Bullwinkel, Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics
125 H Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite B. Downtown
(843) 762-2304
smilelowcountry.com

Runner Up: Dr. Michael W. Cox, Cox Orthodontics

Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Various locations
(843) 396-1191
coastalkidsdental.com

Runner Up: Dr. Laura Shapiro, Lowcountry Kids Pediatric Dentistry

Best Pediatrician
Dr. Arlene Shawinski, Coastal Pediatric Associates
2067 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 573-2535
776 Daniel Ellis Drive. James Island
(843) 795-8100
1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-2992
2015 2nd Ave. Suite 101. Summerville
(843) 737-9465
cpakids.com

Runner Up: Dr. Matthew Kornegay, MUSC Health Pediatrics & Internal Medicine

Best Personal Trainer
Chad Stroud, KOR4 Elite Fitness
1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 416-9080
kor4elite.com

Runner Up: Corey Skinner, HYLO

Best Physical Therapy
High Tide Pediatric Therapy
3909 Sawmill Court. Awendaw
(814) 282-7499

Runner Up: Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness

Best Physician
Dr. Douglas Gleaton, Liberty Doctors
418 Folly Road, Suite A. James Island
(843) 795-5362
2175 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 764-0770
Libertydoctors.com

Runner Up: Dr Jessica Hund, MUSC Health Primary Care

Best Piercing Studio
Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
1042 East Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 797-2490
10150 Dorchester Road. Summerville
(843) 419-6527

Runner Up: Museum of Living Arts

Best Pilates Studio
Pilates of Charleston
778 S. Shelmore Blvd., Suite 104. Mount Pleasant
(843) 608-8660

Runner Up: Momentum Movement Studio

Best Place to Give Birth
Roper St. Francis
Various locations

Runner Up: East Cooper Medical Center

Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Patrick O’Neill, O’Neill Plastic Surgery
245 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 210. Daniel Island
(843) 881-2130
oneillplasticsurgery.com

Runner Up: Dr. Clayton Crantford, Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery

Best Plastic Surgery Practice
Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery
247 Calhoun St. Downtown
(843) 722-5904

Runner Up: Patrick O’Neill Plastic Surgery

Best Retirement Community
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org

Runner Up: Del Webb at Cane Bay

Best Tanning Salon
Charleston Glow BlushPro Studio
1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 200. Mount Pleasant
(843) 277-0924
412 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville
(843) 277-0924
charlestonglow.com

Runner Up: Totality Medispa

Best Tattoo Artist
J.J. Quick (Jacob Reiss), Blu Gorilla Goose Creek
105 Eagle Road, Suite C. Goose Creek
(843) 573-7341
@j.j.quick

Runner Up: Glenn Collins, Broken Lantern Studio

Best Tattoo Studio
Blu Gorilla Tattoo
1434 Meeting Street Road. Downtown
(843) 805-8071
105 Eagle Road, Suite C. Goose Creek
(843) 573-7341

Runner Up: Broken Lantern Tattoo

Best Therapist
Jay White, Charleston Therapy
217 Lucas St., Suite D1. Mount Pleasant
(843) 478-1776

Runner Up: Elise Richard, Avondale Therapy

Best Urgent Care
Roper St. Francis Express Care
Various locations
rsfh.com

Runner Up: Medcare Urgent Care

Best Veterinarian
Patrick Veterinary Clinic
667 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-4470
patrickvet.com

Runner Up: Charleston Harbor Veterinarians

Best Waxing Salon
Brazilian Wax and Spa by Claudia
8410 Rivers Ave., Suite H. North Charleston
(843) 793-1118

Runner Up: WaxPoetic

Best Yoga Studio
The Works
465 Meeting St., Suite 160. Downtown
1421 Shucker Circle, Suite 1116. Mount Pleasant
(843) 718-3386
theworkschs.com

Runner Up: EveryBody Zen Yoga & Fitness

Recreation and Outdoors

If you haven’t stepped outside in a while to take in a full breath of fresh Charleston air, or paused for a moment to really look out over the scenic marshlands and beaches of the Lowcountry, you’re missing out. Charleston is chock-full of opportunities to get outside and get the most out of its picturesque backdrops, from the Best Fishing Charter (check out Redfin Charters) to the Best Place for Family Fun (drop by the S.C. Aquarium), we got our readers’ top picks listed below so you can be sure you don’t miss out on the scenic landscapes of Charleston all year long. —Skyler Baldwin

Best Bike Shop
Second Chance Bikes
3310 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 608-8383
scbikes.org

Runner Up: Mike’s Bikes

Best Bowling Alley
The Alley
131 Columbus St. Charleston
(843) 818-4080
thealleycharleston.com

Runner Up: Ashley Lanes

Best Dive Shop
Carolina Dive Locker
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite 10.
Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-1500
calorinadivelockersc.com

Runner Up: One Last Chance Scuba

Best Fishing and Tackle Shop
Haddrell’s Point and Tackle
885 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3644
haddrellspoint.com

Runner Up: Rivers & Glen Trading Co.

Best Fishing Charter
Redfin Charters
145 Lockwood Drive. Charleston
(843) 277-5255
inshorefishingcharters.com

Runner Up: Redfish Mafia – Capt. Jamie Hough

Best Golf Course
The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island
1000 Ocean Course Drive. Kiawah Island
kiawahresort.com/golf
(800) 654-2924

Runner Up: Charleston Municipal

Best Horseback Riding Lessons
Middleton Place Equestrian Center
4280 Ashley River Road. Charleston
middletonplaceequestriancenter.com
(843) 735-0709

Runner Up: Ramsman Equestrian

Best Kayak Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
coastalexpeditions.com
(843)-884-7684

Runner Up: Charleston Outdoor Adventures

Best Local Athlete
Kyle Busey
www.instagram.com/kyle.busey.7/

Runner Up: Brandon McCracken

Best Local Sports Team
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne St. Charleston
(843) 723-7241
milb.com/Charleston

Runner Up: South Carolina Stingrays

Best Marina
Bohicket Marina
1880 Andell Bluff Blvd. Johns Island
bohicket.com
(843) 768-1280

Runner Up: Charleston City Marina

Best Outdoor Outfitters
Half-Moon Outfitters
280 King Street
halfmoonoutfitters.com
(843) 853-0990

Runner Up: REI

Best Park
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. Charleston
ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-Park
(843) 406-6990

Runner Up: Waterfront Park

Best Place for Family Fun
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Charleston
scaquarium.org
(843) 577-3474

Runner Up: James Island County Park

Best Place for Kids to Play
Park Circle Playground
Park Circle, North Charleston
northcharleston.org/residents/parks-and-recreation/
(843) 740-5809

Runner Up: James Island County Park

Best Place for Kids to Splash
James Island County Park Splash Zone
871 Riverland Drive. James Island
ccprc.com/1659/Splash-Zone
(843) 795-4386

Runner Up: Whirlin Waters

Best Stand Up Paddleboard Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
coastalexpeditions.com
(843)-884-7684

Runner Up: Carolina Salt

Best Surf Lessons
Isla Surf School
301 W. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
islasurfschool-charleston.com
(843) 813-7897

Runner Up: Carolina Salt

Best Surf Shop
McKevlin’s Surf Shop
8 Center St. Folly Beach
mckevlins.com
(843) 588-2247

Runner Up: Parrot Surf and Skate

Best Ultimate Frisbee Course
Trophy Lakes
trophylakesports.com
3050 Marlin Road. Johns Island
(843) 790-0615

Runner Up: Park Circle

Services

You’ve probably seen their billboards driving up and down Interstate 26 during your morning commutes, or had their commercials and online ads pop up before you can hit “next episode” on your favorite shows — but now’s your chance to really show your local providers some appreciation. Yes, from local attorneys and pet groomers to cleaning services and home builders, these guys and gals have your back when you need it most. Whether you’re looking for the Best Dry Cleaners (Sandy’s) in town, or the Best Swimming Lessons (Charleston Swim School), we (really, they) have you covered. —Skyler Baldwin

Best Alterations
Forget Me Knot Alterations & Design Studio
1316 Rutledge Ave., Suite 106. Downtown.
(843) 534-6172
forgetmeknotalterations.com

Runner Up: Your Alteration Shoppe

Best Attorney (Criminal Defense)
Andy Savage, Savage Law Firm
15 Prioleau St. Downtown
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com

Runner Up: Joe Good, Joe Good, Attorney at Law

Best Attorney (DUI)
Andy Savage, Savage Law Firm
15 Prioleau St. Downtown
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com

Runner Up: Joe Good, Joe Good, Attorney at Law

Best Attorney (Family Law)
Colleen Condon, Condon Edwards Family Law & Mediation
4840 Chateau Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-7288
condonfamilylaw.com

Runner Up: Sara Turner, The Law Office of Sara A. Turner

Best Attorney (Personal Injury)
Carson Parker, Parker Injury Law Firm
520 Folly Road, Suite 25. James Island
(843) 303-4300

Runner Up: Mark Peper, Peper Law Firm

Best Auto Body Shop
Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop
1725 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-6862
ascuesautobody.com

Runner Up: Fender Mender

Best Auto Service
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
Various locations
geraldstires.net

Runner Up: Hendrick Toyota North Charleston

Best Cab Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com

Runner Up: Yellow Cab

Best Car Wash
In and Out Car Wash
477 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-3560
inandoutcarwashcharleston.com

Runner Up: Fins Car Wash

Best Carpet Cleaning Company
ServiceMaster of Charleston
3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston
(843) 760-0404
servicemasterofcharleston.com

Runner Up: Stanley Steemer

Best Cell Phone Repair
1 Stop Repairs
5314 Smokey St. North Charleston
(843) 343-6310

Runner Up: iDoctor

Best Cleaning Service
Christi’s Cleaning Service
(843) 442-7276
christiscleaning.com

Runner Up: Southern Comfort Cleaning

Best Disaster Recovery Company
ServiceMaster of Charleston
3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston
(843) 760-0404
servicemasterofcharleston.com

Runner Up: SERVPRO of South & West Charleston

Best Doggie Day Care
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
1233 Camp Road. James Island
(843) 633-1032
dogtiredsc.com

Runner Up: My Three Dogs

Best Door and Window Installation
Window World of the Lowcountry
273 Treeland Drive. Ladson
(843) 890-8967
windowworldlowcountry.com

Runner Up:New Beginnings Construction

Best Dry Cleaner
Sandy’s Dry Cleaners
Various Locations
sandyscleaners.com

Runner Up: Chris’ Dry Cleaning

Best Electrician/Company
Charleston Electric
1524 Shandon St. James Island
(843) 408-0245
charleston-electric.com

Runner Up: Amped Electric

Best Event Planner
Goldbug Events
(843) 303-4877
goldbugevents.com

Runner Up: Red Devil Events

Best Financial Institution
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org

Runner Up: REV Federal Credit Union

Best Financial Planner
Charlie Capasso, Capasso Planning Partners
635 E. Bay St., Suite C. Charleston
(843) 608-8487
capassoplanningpartners.com

Runner Up: Thomas Perez, Northwestern Mutual

Best Flooring Installation
Heritage Flooring Co.
420 Brandam Lane, Suite 104. Charleston
(843) 323-9123
heritageflooringco.com

Runner Up: Carpet Baggers Carpet One Floor & Home

Best Foundation Repair Company
Cantey Foundation Specialists
4225 Piggly Wiggly Drive. North Charleston
(843) 261-5651
canteycanfixit.com

Runner Up: Mount Valley Foundation Services

Best General Contractor
Carolina Construction of Charleston
(843) 516-3239
southcarolinaconstruction.com

Runner Up: New Beginnings Construction

Best Heating & Air Company
Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning
2470 Faber Road. North Charleston
(843) 554-8600
morelliair.com

Runner Up: Carolina Climate Control

Best Home Builder
New Leaf Builders
3421 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 400-0280
newleafsc.com

Runner Up: Crescent Homes

Best Home Painter
Old Charleston Painting Company
4805 Shady Tree Lane. Summerville
(843) 906-2272
ocpcllc.com

Runner Up: Franco’s Painting

Best Home Remodeler
New Beginnings Construction
928 Savage Road. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com

Runner Up: Tightlines Construction

Best Home Security Agency
Charleston Security Systems
4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 109. North Charleston
(843) 789-9994
charlestonsecuritysystems.net

Runner Up: Coastal Burglar Alarm

Best Insurance Agency
State Farm
Various Locations
statefarm.com

Runner Up: South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions

Best Kids Birthday Party Place/Service
Stars and Strikes
4570 Ladson Road. Summerville
(678) 965-5707
starsandstrikes.com

Runner Up: Happy Little Glampers of the Lowcountry

Best Kitchen and Bath Design
Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston
1926 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 571-5720
signaturekitchens.net

Runner Up: J&J Contracting

Best Landscaper/Lawn Care
New Leaf Landscape Construction
4144 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 452-3652
newleaflc.com

Runner Up: Hudson Bros Lawn Care

Best Law Firm
Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com

Runner Up: The Thumbs Up Guys (Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward)

Best Lawyer
Mark Peper, Peper Law Firm
548 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
1050 E. Montague Ave., Suite D. North Charleston
(843) 225-2520
peperlawfirm.com

Runner Up: Ken Harrell, Joye Law Firm

Best Limo/Party Bus Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
partybuscharleston.com

Runner Up: Coastal Limo of Charleston

Best Marketing and PR Firm
Legacy Digital
11 Ewall St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 926-6295
legacydigital.com

Runner Up: Matchstick Social

Best Mortgage Company
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org

Runner Up: SweetGrass Capital

Best Moving Company
Two Men and a Truck
2410 Air Park Road. North Charleston
(843) 242-7444
twomenandatruck.com

Runner Up: MoveMo

Best Pest Control
Palmetto Exterminators
624 Orleans Road. West Ashley
(800) 585-8019
720 North Gum St. Summerville
(843) 873-7997

Runner Up: Orkin

Best Pet Groomer
Dog Tired Dog Enrichment Center
1233 Camp Road. James Island
(843) 633-1032
dogtiredsc.com

Runner Up: My Three Dogs

Best Pet Trainer
Poseidon K9 Dog Training
(843) 564-7698
poseidonk9dogtraining.com

Runner Up: Dog Daze

Best Photographer (Portrait)
Victoria Armstrong, Victorious Photography
1544 State Road. Summerville
(843) 693-8808
victoriousphoto.com

Runner Up: Simply Stefanee Photography

Best Photographer (Wedding)
Taylor Jordan, Taylor Jordan Photography
Cooper River Drive. Mount Pleasant
(561) 398-6801
taylorjordanphotography.com

Runner Up: Valeria & Ed Photography

Best Plumber/Company
Blitch Plumbing
407 Fleming Road. James Island
(843) 795-9674
blitchplumbing.com

Runner Up: Preferred Home Services

Best Pool Company
Sweetgrass Pools
2612 Larch Lane, Suite 106. Mount Pleasant
(843) 928-2117
sweetgrasspools.com

Runner Up: Blue Haven Pools

Best Property Management Company
Stay Duvet
125 Spring St. Downtown
(843) 628-5327
stayduvet.com

Runner Up: Tide Property Management

Best Property Management Company (Apartments)
Greystar
465 Meeting St., Suite #500. Downtown
(843) 579-9400
greystar.com

Runner Up: CREC Property Management
Runner Up: DuvetHomes

Best Realtor
Shana Rochelle Swain
(843) 224-8400
shanaswainrealtor.com

Runner Up: David Wertan

Best Realty Company
Carolina One Real Estate
Various locations
carolinaonerealestate.com

Runner Up: Rachel Urso Real Estate

Best Roofing Company
New Beginnings Construction
928 Savage Road. West Ashley
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com

Runner Up: Ketchum Roofing and Windows

Best Shoe Repair Store
Peter & Sons Shoe Repair
42 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 766-3277
peterandsons.com

Runner Up: Alex’s Shoe Repair & Sales

Best Solar Panel Company
Second Sunrise Solar
537 Long Point Road, Suite 203. Mount Pleasant
(843) 268-4284
secondsunrisesolar.com

Runner Up: SC Solar Energy

Best Storage
StoMo Mobile Self Storage
237 King St., Unit D. Downtown
(844) 439-7866
stomostorage.com

Runner Up: Extra Space Storage

Best Swim Lessons
Charleston Swim School
(843) 310-9069
charlestonswimlessons.com

Runner Up: LowCountry Swim School

Best Tree Care Company
Winthrop Tree Service
4217 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 402-0588
winthroptreeservice.com

Runner Up: Cox Tree Service

Best Tutoring Service
Deb Nelson

Runner Up: Katie Reel

Best Videographer
Frankie Gilmore – Video + Photo
frankiegilmore.com

Runner Up: Vive Media

Best Wedding Venue
Lowndes Grove
266 St. Margaret St. Downtown
(843) 853-1810
pphgcharleston.com/venues/lowndes-grove

Runner Up: Boone Hall Plantation

Best Wedding Videographer
Palmetto Wedding Films
(843) 580-3636
palmettoweddingfilms.com

Runner Up: Bryce Gregory, Complete Weddings + Events

Shops and Wares

This year’s Best Of theme is likely to have you in the mood to shop ‘til you drop, and that’s where this category is going to come in handy, highlighting our readers’ top picks for the best shopping sprees across the Lowcountry. From collegiate stores and groceries to motorcycles and records, we have the best of everything all in one place. Whether you’re looking to get caught up on the latest super heroes (Captain’s Comics has your back) or new ways to spice up your love life (Guilty Pleasures has you covered), you’re sure to find anything you could need somewhere on this list. And the best part — so many of our winners are locals, so everybody wins! —Skyler Baldwin

Best Accessories Store
Palmetto Moon
Various Location
spalmettomoononline.com

Runner up: E. Blackhurst

Best Adult Toy Store
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com

Runner up: Badd Kitty

Best Antique Store
Terrace Oaks Antique Mall
2037 Maybank Hwy. James Island
(843) 795-9689
terraceoaksantiques.com

Runner up: Mount Pleasant Mall

Best Art Supply Store
Artist and Craftsman Supply
981 King St. Downtown
(843) 937-5199
artistcraftsman.com

Runner up: Hobby Lobby

Best Baby Store
Under the Almond Trees
190 King St. Downtown
(843) 937-6144
underthealmondtrees.com

Runner up: Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier

Best Bookstore
Buxton Books
160 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-1670
buxtonbooks.com

Runner up: Blue Bicycle Books

Best Boutique
Millie Lynn Boutique
336 King St. Downtown
(854) 222-3885
1608 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 323-5123
millielynn.com

Runner up: Copper Penny

Best Bridal Store
Bridal House of Charleston
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 20. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-1477
bridalhouseofcharleston.com

Runner up: Bridals by Jodi

Best CBD Shop
Charleston Hemp Collective
473 King St. Downtown
(843) 305-4367
charlestonhempcollective.com

Runner up: I Heart CBD

Best Children’s Clothing Retailer
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
280 W. Coleman Blvd. J, Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1741
southernbelleschildren.com

Runner up: Shrimp & Grits Kids

Best Cigar Store
Cigars on Maybank
2817 Maybank Hwy., Suite 5. Johns Island
(843) 469-0121
cigarsofcharleston.com

Runner up: King Leaf Cigar Lounge

Best Collegiate Store
Palmetto Moon
Various Locations
palmettomoononline.com

Runner up: Cougar Corner Bookstore

Best Comic Book Shop
Captain’s Comics & Toys
1209 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. # D. West Ashley
(843) 766-6611
captainscomics.com

Runner up: Soundwave Comics

Best Consignment (Furniture)
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 225-9055
consigncharleston.com

Runner up: Mount Pleasant Mall

Best Consignment Store
Consign Charleston
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 225-9055
consigncharleston.com

Runners up: Classic Consignment

Best Consignment (Children’s)
Once Upon a Child
946 Orleans Road, Suite F1. West Ashley
(843) 724-9160
7800 Rivers Ave #1440, North Charleston
(843) 824-1242

onceuponachild.com

Runner up: Tiny Tadpoles

Best Corner Store
Bert’s Market
202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach
(843) 588-9449
bertsmarket.com

Runner up: Queen Street Grocery

Best Eyewear Boutique
SEE Eyewear
355 King St. Downtown
(843) 722-6101
seeeyewear.com

Runner up: Jackson Davenport Vision Center

Best Florist
Roadside Blooms
4491 Durant Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-7277
roadsidebloomsshop.com

Runner up: Tiger Lily Florist

Best Frame Shop
Havens Fine Framing
1070 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1543
havensfineframing.com

Runner up: A Simple Tree Framing

Best Furniture Store
Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com

Runner up: Havens Furniture

Best Garden Store/Nursery
Hyams Garden & Accent Store
870 Folly Road. James Island
(843) 795-4570
hyamsgardencenter.com

Runner up: Abide A While Garden Boutique

Best Gift Store
Palmetto Moon
Various Locations
palmettomoononline.com

Runner up: Old Whaling Company

Best Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s
Various Locations
traderjoes.com

Runner up: Harris Teeter

Best Hardware Store
Lowcountry Ace Hardware
1411 Folly Road, Suite 204. Charleston
(843) 830-5231
lowcountryace.com

Runner up: Royall Ace Hardware

Best Home Accessories Store
Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com

Runner up: The Station Park Circle

Best Jewelry Store
Croghan’s Jewel Box
308 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-3594
croghansjewelbox.com

Runner up: Polly’s Fine Jewelry

Best Lighting Store
Rick’s Lighting
1027 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston
(843) 763-2282
rickslighting.com

Runner up: Lowcountry Lighting Studio

Best Lingerie Store
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com

Runner up: Bits of Lace

Best Local Clothing Designer
Mimi Strilpin, The Tiny Tassel
46 Sprint St., Suite B. Downtown
(843) 813-9920
thetinytassel.com

Runner up: Amy Driggers, Taxidermy

Best Local Farm
Boone Hall Farms
1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-4371
boonehallplantation.com

Runner up: Legare Farms

Best Local Formal Wear Shop
Berlin’s
114 King St. Downtown
(843) 722-1665
berlinsclothing.com

Runner up: Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant

Best Local Gourmet Grocery Store
Mercantile & Mash
701 E. Bay St., Suite 101-1. Downtown
(843) 793-2636
mercandmash.com

Runner up: goat.sheep.cow

Best Local Liquor Store
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-9463
1110 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-6666
shopbottles.com

Runner up: East Bay Wine & Spirits

Best Local Wine Shop
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-9463
1110 N. Main St. Summerville
(843) 875-6666+
shopbottles.com

Runner up: Accent on Wine

Best Locally Based Cannabis Product
High Rise Seltzer, High Rise Beverage Company
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com

Runner up: Levity Cannabis Spirit

Best Mall/Shopping Center
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk Dr. Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-9900
mtpleasanttownecentre.com

Runner up: King Street Shopping District

Best Men’s Clothing Store
M. Dumas & Sons
294 King St. Downtown
(843) 723-8603
mdumasandsons.com

Runner up: The Ben Silver Collection

Best Motorcycle Shop
Low Country Harley-Davidson
4707 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 554-1847
lowcountryharley.com

Runner up: American Biker

Best Musical Instrument Store
Ye Olde Music Shop
1276 Yeamans Hall Road. Hanahan
(843) 747-0014
yeoldemusicshop.com

Runner up: Fox Music House

Best Paint Store
Sherwin-Williams
Various locations
sherwin-williams.com

Runner up: Spectrum Paint

Best Pawn Shop
Money Man Pawn
Various locations
facebook.com/BamTheMoneyMan

Runner up: Gene’s Jewelry & Pawn

Best Pet Store
Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery
1616 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-0800
hairywinston.com

Runner up: Dolittle’s

Best Place to Buy A Boat
Hanckel Marine
2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 556-2550
hanckelmarine.com

Runner up: Longshore Boats

Best Place to Buy a Golf Cart
Etto Leisure Cars
430 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley
(843) 225-4653
1374 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 105. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-1522
ettocars.com

Runner up: Charleston Custom Golf Carts

Best Place to Buy a New Car
Hendrick Toyota North Charleston
7151 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 804-6648
hendricktoyotanorthcharleston.com

Runner up: Fred Anderson Toyota

Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Hendrick Toyota North Charleston
7151 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 804-6648
hendricktoyotanorthcharleston.com

Runner up: Automaxx

Best Place to Buy Local Produce
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Runner up: Boone Hall Farms

Best Pop-up Market
Charleston Vintage Market
1640 Meeting St. Downtown
facebook.com/chsvintagemarket

Runner Up: Pickers Hullabaloo

Best Record Store
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans Road, West Ashley
(843) 571-4657
monstermusicsc.com

Runner up: Gray Cat Music

Best Shoe Store
Phillips Shoes
80 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 763-1000
phillipsshoes.com

Runner up: Copper Penny

Best Smoke Shop
Purple Haze Smoke Shop
1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 14. Mount Pleasant
(843) 654-9472
1698 Old Towne Road. West Ashley
(843) 974-5631
778 Folly Road, Suite 2. James Island

Runner up: Smoke ‘N Brew

Best Sporting Goods Store
Half-Moon Outfitters
Various Locations
halfmoonoutfitters.com

Runner up: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Best Stationery Store
The Scratch Pad
409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-3433
facebook.com/scratchpadmp

Runner up: The Paper Company

Best Thrift/Resale shop
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore
3304 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island
(843) 559-4009
seaislandhabitat.org

Runner up: Goodwill

Best Tire Store
Gerald’s Tires & Brakes
1 Magnolia Road. West Ashley
(843) 566-1910
3900 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4011
4900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston
(843) 744-3285
5646 Rivers Ave A. North Charleston
(843) 747-2433
geraldstires.net

Runner up: Hay Tire Pros

Best Tobacco Shop
Charlestowne Tobacco & Wine
561 King St. Downtown
(854) 999-3872

Runner up: Smoke ‘N Brew

Best Toy Store
Wonder Works
188 Meeting St. Downtown (City Market)
(843) 577-2422
624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-6757
wonderworkstoys.com

Runner up: Hollipops Fine Toys and Gifts

Best Vape Shop
Avalon Vapor
1027 Folly Road, Suite 3937. James Island
(843) 934-0070

Runner up: Airavata Vapors

Best Vintage Clothing Store
Red Rose Vintage
(888) 250-9130
redrosevintage.com

Runner up: Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium

Best Vintage Marketplace
The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1130
facebook.com/thestationparkcircle

Runner Up: Mount Pleasant Mall

Best Wellness Product
High Rise Seltzer, High Rise Beverage Company
5700 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 256-6507
highrisebev.com

Runner up: Elderlane Elderberry

Best Women’s Clothing Store
Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant
916 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-9518
gwynns.com

Runner up: Copper Penny

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