Winning Best of Charleston 2021 is a triumph worth celebrating. Even in “normal” times, all of the winners on this list will tell you that earning the recognition of the Charleston community is no easy task. Every one of this year’s winners, runners-up and finalists deserve credit for navigating 2020. We made it. If we’ve learned anything from the year, it’s that we can’t take our beloved local businesses and institutions for granted. Congratulations to the Best of Charleston 2021 winners. You most certainly deserve it.
Best of Attractions and City Living
Best of Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Best of Drinking
Best of Eating
Best of Politics, News and Media
Best of Recreation, Health and Beauty
Best of Services
Best of Shops
Best of Special to 2020
Best of Attractions and City Living
After a year of being holed up at home, we bet you’re just itching to get out and do something you can’t do from the comfort of your couch. Luckily, we got you. Whether you’re wanting to drop by a close-knit community (have you heard about Park Circle?) or mark your calendars for some upcoming events you missed out on last year (Charleston Animal Society’s Chili Cook-Off is set to be held in person this year), thumb through the next pages, and see what you’ve been missing.
Best Annual Outdoor Event
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
charlestonwineandfood.com
Runner-Up:
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Best Apartment Community
The Boulevard Luxury Apartments
725 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 973-3330
liveontheboulevard.com
Runner-Up:
The Guild
Best Attraction
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown.
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org
Runner-Up:
Folly Beach
Best Building
Dock Street Theatre
135 Church St. Downtown. (843) 577-7183
charlestonstage.com
Runner-Up:
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
Best Charter School
James Island Charter High School
1000 Fort Johnson Road. James Island.
(843) 762-2754
jichs.ccsdschools.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Best Daycare
Sundrops Montessori
955 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 849-3652
88 Simons St. Downtown.
(843) 722-4339
2391 Clements Ferry Road. Daniel Island.
(832) 647-7848
sundropsmontessori.com
Runner-Up:
The Oaks Children’s Academy
Best Farmers Market
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Best Festival
Charleston Wine + Food Festival
Various Locations.
(843) 727-9998
charlestonwineandfood.com
Runner-Up:
Holiday Festival of Lights
Best Fundraising Event
Charleston Animal Society Celebrity Chili Cook-Off
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Pet Helpers’ “Fur Ball” Gala
Best Green Business
Vertical Roots
1008 Clements Crest Lane. Daniel Island.
(843) 701-4573
verticalroots.com
Runner-Up:
GrowFood Carolina
Best Local College
College of Charleston
66 George St. Downtown.
(843) 805-5507
cofc.edu
Runner-Up:
The Citadel
Best Neighborhood
Park Circle
North Charleston
Runner-Up:
Old Village
Best Place of Worship
Seacoast Church
Various Locations
seacoast.org
Runner-Up:
Circular Congregational Church
Best Place to Work
Medical University of South Carolina
25 Courtenay Drive. Downtown.
(843) 792-2300
musc.edu
Runner-Up:
Charleston Animal Society
Best Pop-Up Market
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island.
(843) 735-2275
sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston City Night Market
Best Preschool
O’Quinn Schools
1567 Harbor View Road. James Island.
(843) 795-6708
761 S. Shelmore Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-8506
portergaud.edu/oquinn
Runner-Up:
The Oaks Children’s Academy
Best Private School
Bishop England High School
363 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island.
(843) 849-9599
behs.com
Runner-Up:
Porter-Gaud School
Best Public School
Charleston County School of the Arts
5109 W. Enterprise St. North Charleston
(843) 529-499
ccsdschools.com
Runner-Up:
Wando High School
Best Public Space
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. James Island.
(843) 406-699
ccprc.com
Runner-Up:
Hampton Park
Best Tour Company
Bulldog Tours
18 Anson St. Downtown.
(843) 722-8687
bulldogtours.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Carriage Works
Best of Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Although artists and venues across the tri-county area did everything they could to keep the sounds, paint and more flowing, there’s something to be said about live entertainment (check out Bangkok Lounge for some karaoke) and a night out at the movies (Terrace Theater is everyone’s favorite). This year’s Best of Charleston may feel a little different, with many of its winners being sorely missed, but we know they will be back in person soon.
Best Party of 2020
Charleston on the Water
Runner-Up:
Skinful Halloween
Best Local Visual Artist
Matt Wilson
Runner-Up:
John Reese
Best Art Gallery
Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
161 Calhoun St. Downtown.
(843) 953-4422
halsey.cofc.edu
Runner-Up:
Redux Contemporary Art Center
Best Club DJ
DJ Natty Heavy
Runner-Up:
DJ Trevor D.
Best Jazz Band
Ranky Tanky
Runner-Up:
Charlton Singleton Quartet
Best Jazz & Blues Club
The Commodore
504 Meeting St. Downtown
thecommodorechs.com
Runner-Up:
Club Prohibition
Best Local Hip Hop Artist
Mason Jar Muzik
Runner-Up:
Benny Starr
Best Local Band
The Midnight City Band
Runner-Up:
Southbound 17
Best Local Comic
Brandy Sullivan
Runner-Up:
Hagan Ragland
Best Male Vocalist
Darius Rucker
Runner-Up:
Randall Fowler
Best House/Cover Band
The Midnight City Band
Runner-Up:
The Reckoning
Best Trivia Night
Charleston Sports Pub
Various Locations
charlestonsportspub.com
Runner-Up:
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Best Drag Show
Dudley’s on Ann
42 Ann St. Downtown.
(843) 577-6779
dudleysonann.com
Runner-Up:
Tabbuli
Best Local Podcast
Holy City High
Runner-Up:
Charleston Time Machine
Best Karaoke Night
Bangkok Lounge
353 King St., 2nd floor. Downtown
thebangkoklounge.com
Runner-Up:
Tin Roof
Best Art Instruction
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 722-2706
gibbesmuseum.org
Runner-Up:
Redux Contemporary Art Center
Best Recording Studio
Coast Records
coast-records.com
Runner-Up:
Truphonic Recording Studio
Best Local Theater Company
Theatre 99
280 Meeting St. #B. Downtown.
(843) 853-6687
theatre99.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Stage
Best Movie Theater
Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 762-9494
terracetheater.com
Runner-Up:
Cinnebarre
Best Theater Show of 2020
Over the River and Through the Woods, Flowertown Players
Runner-Up:
I Love You — You’re Perfect — Now Change, Footlight Players
Best Female Vocalist
Lauren Hall
Runner-Up:
Quiana Parler
Best Music Concert of 2020
Charleston on the Water
Runner-Up:
Safe Sounds at Firefly Music Series
Best Place to See Local Music
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner-Up:
The Windjammer
Best Local Author
Mary Alice Monroe
Runner-Up:
Marcus Amaker
Best Museum
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 722-2706
gibbesmuseum.org
Runner-Up:
The Charleston Museum
Best Musician
Darius Rucker
Runner-Up:
Charlton Singleton
Best Exhibit of 2020
Building a Legacy, The Vibrant Vision Collection of Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman, Gibbes Museum of Art
Runner-Up:
The Water is Rising, John Gaulden, Avery Research Center
Best Place to See Local Hip-Hop
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner-Up:
The Purple Buffalo
Best Local Actor
Cullen Moss
Runner-ups:
Gabriel Wright & Paul O’Brian
Best Local Actress
Madelyn Knight
Runner-Up:
Nakeisha Daniel
Best Cultural Event
MOJA Arts Festival
Runner-Up:
Charleston Pride
Best Rock Music Club
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843) 571-4343
charlestonpourhouse.com
Runner-Up:
The Royal American
Best of Drinking
Charleston has no shortage of booze-filled options with its thriving brewery scene, growing number of distilleries and assortment of dive and craft cocktail bars. Want a PBR? Head to Recovery Room, City Paper readers’ pick for Best Cheap Beer Deal and Best Cold Beer. Plus, don’t forget newbies like Best New Bar Tobin’s Market, a downtown outdoor watering hole.
In a year where folks were drinking more at home, locals were fortunate enough to have easy access to Best Local Spirit Firefly sweet tea vodka, and when it was time to return to local bars and restaurants, Best Bartender Shana Swain and Best Sommelier Sam Cooper welcomed us back with socially distanced open arms.
So without further ado, let’s raise a glass to the Drinking winners as voted on by City Paper readers. —Parker Milner
Best Adult Establishment
King Street Cabaret
1337 King St. Downtown.
(843) 789-4488
kingstreetcabaret.com
Runner-up:
Cheetah Gentleman’s Club
Best Authentic Pub
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown.
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner-up:
Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
Best Bar Staff
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 576-9194
lowtidebrewing.com
Runner-up:
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
Best Bartender
Shana Swain, Zen Asian Bistro
2037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 766-6331
zenasianrestaurant.com
Runner-up:
Chelsey Donnahoo, Hotel Bennett
Best Beer Retail Selection
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Highway 17 #C-6. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com
Runner-up:
Edmund’s Oast Exchange
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Bay Street Biergarten
549 E. Bay St. Downtown.
(843) 266-2437
baystreetbiergarten.com
Runner-up:
Gene’s Haufbrau
Best Bloody Mary
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-up:
The Darling Oyster Bar
Best Bottled Beer
Edmund’s Oast Exchange
1081-B, Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 990-9449
edmundsoast.com/exchange
Runner-up:
Gene’s Haufbrau
Best Bouncers
AC’s Bar & Grill
467 King St. Downtown.
(843) 577-6742
acsbar.com
Runner-up:
Uptown Social
Best Cheap Beer Deal
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner-up:
AC’s Bar & Grill
Best Cocktails
The Gin Joint
182 E. Bay St. #2169. Downtown.
(843) 577-6111
theginjoint.com
Runner-up:
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
Best Cold Beer
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner-up:
Gene’s Haufbrau
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:
Trio
Best Daniel Island Bar
Daniel Island Grille
259 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island.
(843) 377-8750
dighospitality.com
Runner-up:
Dockery’s
Best Distillery
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner-up:
High Wire Distilling
Best Downtown Bar
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St. Downtown.
(843) 872-6700
blindtigerchs.com
Runner-up:
The Royal American
Best Folly Beach Bar
Taco Boy
106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-9761
217 Huger St. Downtown.
(843) 789-3333
tacoboy.net
Runner-up:
Surf Bar
Best Folly Beach Happy Hour
Surf Bar
103 W. Cooper Ave. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-2009
surfbarfollybeach.com
Runner-up:
Taco Boy
Best Frozen Drinks
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island .
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
The Co-Op
Best Happy Hour
Water’s Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat Lane. Mount Pleasant. (843) 884-4074
waters-edge-restaurant.com
Runner-up:
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Best IOP Bar
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms.
(866) 540-3548
the-windjammer.com
Runner-up:
Coconut Joe’s
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
Runner-up:
Garage 75
Best Johns Island Bar
Tattooed Moose
1137 Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 277-2990
3328 Maybank Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 952-7591
tattooedmoose.com
Runner-up:
Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
Best Johns Island Happy Hour
Tattooed Moose
1137 Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 277-2990
3328 Maybank Highway. Johns Island
(843) 952-7591
tattooedmoose.com
Runner-up:
Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
Best Late Night Bar
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0999
recoveryroomtavern.com
Runner-up:
Uptown Social
Best Local Beer
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., Something Cold
1505 King St. #115. Downtown.
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com/brewing-co
Runner-up:
Low Tide Brewing Aloha Beaches Pineapple Wheat
Best Local Brewery
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave. Charleston
(843) 459-2948
holycitybrewing.com
Runner-up:
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
Best Brewery Taproom
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St. #115. Downtown.
(843) 718-3224
edmundsoast.com/brewing-co
Runner-up:
Holy City Brewing
Best Local Cocktail Mixer
Charleston Bloody Mary Mix
charlestonmix.com
Runner-up:
Jack Rudy Tonic Syrup
Best Local Spirit
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner-up:
High Wire Hat Trick Gin
Best Margarita
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
817 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 751-4001
1109 Park W. Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 352-9699
2205 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
Runner-up:
Taco Boy
Best Martini
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
The Gin Joint
Best Mount Pleasant Bar
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner-up:
Red’s Ice House
Best Mount Pleasant Happy Hour
Red’s Ice House
98 Church St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 388-0003
redsicehouse.com
Runner-up:
Water’s Edge
Best Neighborhood Bar
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave. Downtown.
(843) 641-0469
moescrosstowntavern.com
Runner-up:
Madra Rua Irish Pub
Best New Bar
Tobin’s Market
197 Jackson St. Downtown
(843) 793-4130
tobins.jacksonstreetcottages.com
Runner-up:
Caroline’s Aloha Bar
Best No Frills Watering Hole
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 817-6925
theroyalamerican.com
Runner-up:
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
Best North Charleston Bar
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 554-2522
Runner-up:
DIG in the Park
Best North Charleston Happy Hour
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 554-2522
Runner-up:
DIG in the Park
Best Pet Friendly Bar/Restaurant
The Barrel
1859 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 732-2337
thebarrelcharleston.com
Runner-up:
Red’s Ice House
Best Rooftop Bar
The Rooftop at the Vendue
19 Vendue Range. Downtown.
(843) 577-7970
thevendue.com
Runner-up:
The Watch at the Restoration
Best Sommelier
Sam Cooper, Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
Sarah O’Kelley, Edmund’s Oast Exchange
Best Sports Bar
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Sports Pub
Best Sullivan’s Island Bar
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Poe’s Tavern
Best Sullivan’s Island Happy Hour
Home Team BBQ
126 Williman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-up:
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Best Summerville Bar
Madra Rua Irish Pub
2066 N. Main St. Summerville.
(843) 821-9434
Runner-up:
The Icehouse Restaurant
Best Upscale Bar
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
hallschophouse.com
Runner-up:
The Belmont
Best Waterfront Bar
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner-up:
Tavern & Table
Best West Ashley Bar
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 225-4363
genes.beer
Runner-up:
The Roost Bar N’ Grill
Best West Ashley Happy Hour
Gene’s Haufbrau
817 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 225-4363
genes.beer
Runner-up:
Triangle Char and Bar
Best Wine Selection (Bar/Restaurant)
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah Highway # B. West Ashley.
(843) 769-5444
avondalewc.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
Runner-up:
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
Best Wine Selection (Retail)
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Highway 17 #C-6. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com
Runner-up:
Bottles
Best of Eating
Best of Charleston offers Holy City residents the chance to recognize their favorite places to tuck into a dozen oysters, plate of soul food or half-pound of brisket, among so many other options. From downtown to Park Circle or Johns Island, there’s innovative restaurants throughout the Charleston area, and City Paper readers’ favorites encompass everything the Lowcountry has to offer.
The well deserved praise comes at a time when restaurants that are still fighting for survival continue to impress diners with one-off specials, riffs on traditional Southern favorites or simply by serving customers with a smile on their faces.
There’s a lot to eat in Charleston, and these restaurants, bartenders and chefs are the ones who make it happen. Here are the Best of Charleston “Eating” winners, as voted on by City Paper readers.
Best Asian Fusion
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave. Downtown
xiaobaobiscuit.com
Runner-Up:
Zen Asian Fusion
Best Bagels
Bagel Nation
520 Folly Road #60. James Island.
(843) 406-7869
1975 Magwood Drive. West Ashley.
(843) 779-0700
bagelnationsc.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Bagel
Best Bakery
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 471-5941
baguettemagic.com
Runner-Up:
WildFlour Pastry
Best Barbecue
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown.
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-Up:
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Best Biscuits
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
476 ½ King St. Downtown.
(843) 737-5159
188 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 577-8900
calliesbiscuits.com
Runner-Up:
Vicious Biscuit
Best Breakfast
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-Up:
Early Bird Diner
Best Brisket
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown.
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-Up:
Swig & Swine
Best Buffet
Duke’s Barbecue
331 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 789-4801
4428 Spruill Ave., Suite B. North Charleston.
(843) 554-1110
Runner-Up:
Nirlep Indian 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
Home Team BBQ
126 Willman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Cru Catering
Best Charcuterie
goat.sheep.cow
106 Church St. Downtown.
(843) 480-2526
goatsheepcow.com
Runner-Up:
Edmund’s Oast
Best Cheap Meal
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville.
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner-Up:
Waffle House
Best Cheesesteak
DB’s Cheesesteaks
2 Avondale Ave. West Ashley.
(843) 225-3231
dbscheesesteaks.com
Runner-Up:
Philly’s
Best Chef
Nico Romo
Runner-Up:
Mike Lata
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:
Chick-Fil-A
Best Chinese
Red Orchids China Bistro
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 573-8787
redorchids.com
Runner-Up:
Jackrabbit Filly
Best Chocolatier
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society St. Downtown.
(843) 297-8674
christophechocolatier.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Chocolatiers
Best Coffee House
Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St. Downtown.
(843) 853-7186
kuducoffeeandcraftbeer.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Coffee Exchange
Best Daniel Island Restaurant
Sermet’s Courtyard
115 River Landing Drive #101. Daniel Island
(843) 471-1777
sermets.com
Runner-Up:
Dockery’s
Best Deli
East Bay Deli
Various locations
eastbaydeli.com
Runner-Up:
Mozzo Deli
Best Desserts
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
78 N. Market St. Downtown.
(843) 853-8270
2 Magnolia Road. West Ashley.
(854) 429-1777
kaminskys.com
Runner-Up:
Carmella’s
Best Doughnut Shop
Krispy Kreme
Various locations
krispykreme.com
Runner-Up:
Duck Donuts
Best Downtown Brunch
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
hallschophouse.com
Runner-Up:
Poogan’s Porc
Best Downtown Restaurant
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
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
Taco Boy
106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-9761
tacoboy.net
Runner-Up:
Rita’s Seaside Grille
Best Food Truck
Roti Rolls
(843) 822-5070
eatrotirolls.com
Runner-Up:
Dashi
Best French
39 Rue de Jean
39 John St. Downtown.
(843) 722-8881
holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean
Runner-Up:
NICO Oysters + Seafood
Best Fried Chicken
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:
Leon’s Oyster Shop
Best Fries
Tattooed Moose
1137 Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 277-2990
3328 Maybank Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 952-7591
tattooedmoose.com
Runner-Up:
Five Guys
Best Gelato
Carmella’s
198 E. Bay St. #100. Downtown.
(843) 722-5893
carmellasdessertbar.com
Runner-Up:
Beardcat’s Sweet Shop
Best Gourmet Sandwich
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville.
(843) 804-9410
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner-Up:
Mozzo Deli
Best Greek
Stella’s
114 St. Philip St. Downtown.
(843) 400-0026
stellascharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Kairos Mediterranean
Best Gyro
My Big Fat Greek Trailer
mybigfatgreektrailer.com
Runner-Up:
Stella’s
Best Hot Dogs
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
2805 N. Highway 17. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
Runner-Up:
Skoogies
Best Ice Cream
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
Various locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner-Up:
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Best Indian
Nirlep Indian Restaurant
908 Savannah Highway #7802. West Ashley.
(843) 763-9923
nirlepcharleston.us
Runner-Up:
Ma’am Saab
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 Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com
Runner-Up:
Le Farfalle
Best James Island Brunch
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 576-4868
blackmagiccafe.com
Runner-Up:
Bohemian Bull
Best James Island Restaurant
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Road. James Island.
(843) 795-2757
bowensisland.com
Runner-Up:
Kwei Fei
Best Japanese
O-Ku
463 King St. Downtown.
(843) 737-0112
o-kusushi.com
Runner-Up:
Wasabi
Best Johns Island Brunch
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island.
(843) 559-9090
thefathen.com
Runner up:
Tattooed Moose
Best Johns Island Restaurant
Wild Olive
2867 Maybank Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 737-4177
wildoliverestaurant.com
Runner-Up:
The Royal Tern
Best Juice/Smoothie Bar
Huriyali
401 Huger St. Downtown.
(843) 207-4436
huriyali.com
Runner-Up:
Tropical Smoothie
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Home Team BBQ
126 Willman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 42209
Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Paige’s Okra Grill
Best Late Night Menu
Waffle House
Various locations
Runner-Up:
Tattooed Moose
Best Local Artisanal Food Product
Rio Bertolini’s Pasta
riobertolinispasta.com
Runner-Up:
Red Clay Hot Sauce
Best Local Legacy Restaurant
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Road. James Island.
(843) 795-2757
bowensisland.com
Runner-Up:
Halls Chophouse
Best Mac and Cheese
Home Team BBQ
126 Willman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Lewis Barbecue
Best Meat & 3 Veggies
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-Up:
Lewis Barbecue
Best Mexican Restaurant
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
1302 Meeting Street Road. Downtown.
(843) 722-2633
santisrestaurantemexicano.com
Runner-Up:
Taco Boy
Best Milkshake
Ye Ole Fashioned
Various Locations
yeolefashioned.com
Runner-Up:
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
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
126 Willman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Saltwater Cowboys
Best New Restaurant
Neon Tiger
654 King St. Downtown.
(843) 640-3902
neontiger.com
Runner-Up:
Frannie and the Fox
Best North Charleston Brunch
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 460-0037
jackrabbitfilly.com
Runner-Up:
Holy City Brewing
Best North Charleston Restaurant
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1796
evopizza.com
Runner-Up:
The CODfather
Best Outdoor Patio
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 856-0700
saltwater-cowboys.com
Runner-Up:
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
Best Oysters
167 Raw
193 King St. Downtown.
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com
Runner-Up:
Bowens Island Restaurant
Best Pitmaster
Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ
1011 King St. Downtown. (843) 990-9535
rodneyscottsbbq.com
Runner-Up:
John Lewis, Lewis Barbecue
Best Pizza, Gourmet
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston
(843) 225-1796
evopizza.com
Runner-Up:
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
Best Pizza, Traditional
D’Allesandro’s Pizza
229 St. Philip St. Downtown.
(843) 853-6337
dalspizza.com
Runner-Up:
Famulari’s Pizzeria
Best Place to Buy Local Seafood
Crosby’s Seafood Co.
2019C Cherry Hill Lane. North Charleston
(843) 577-3531
crosbysseafood.com
Runner-Up:
Mount 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:
167 Raw
Best Raw Bar
167 Raw
193 King St. Downtown.
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com
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:
Wild Olive
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Five Loaves Cafe
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville.
(843) 804-9410
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 849-1043
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner-Up:
Basic Kitchen
Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville.
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-Up:
FIG
Best Ribs
Rodney Scott’s BBQ
1011 King St. Downtown.
(843) 990-9535
rodneyscottsbbq.com
Runner-Up:
Lewis Barbecue
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
167 Raw
193 King St. Downtown.
(843) 579-4997
167raw.com
Runner-Up:
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Best She-Crab Soup
82 Queen
82 Queen St. Downtown.
(843) 723-7591
82queen.com
Runner-Up:
Poogan’s Porch
Best Shrimp and Grits
Page’s Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-3333
pagesokragrill.com
Runner-Up:
82 Queen
Best Soul Food
Bertha’s Kitchen
2332 Meeting Street Road. Downtown.
(843) 554-6519
facebook.com/berthaskitchen
Runner-Up:
Nigel’s Good 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
Jersey Mike’s
Various Locations
jerseymikes.com
Runner-Up:
Publix
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 Summerville Brunch
Five Loaves Cafe
214 N. Cedar St. Summerville.
(843) 804-9410
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-1043
fiveloavescafe.com
Runner-Up:
Vicious Biscuit
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
O-Ku
463 King St. Downtown. (843) 737-0112
o-kusushi.com
Runner-Up:
Locals
Best Sweet Tea
Chick-Fil-A
Various Locations
chick-fil-a.com
Runner-Up:
McAlister’s Deli
Best Tacos
Taco Boy
217 Huger St. Downtown.
(843) 789-3333
106 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-9761
tacoboy.net
Runner-Up:
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Best Tapas
Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar
630 King St. Downtown.
(843) 577-5393
barsacharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Stella’s
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 Vietnamese
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave. Downtown
xiaobaobiscuit.com
Runner-Up:
Little Miss Ha
Best Wait Staff
Halls Chophouse
434 King St. Downtown.
(843) 727-0090
300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville.
(843) 900-6000
hallschophouse.com
Runner-Up:
Home Team BBQ
Best Waterfront Dining
Fleet Landing
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:
Three Little Birds
Best West Ashley Restaurant
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com
Runner-Up:
Home Team BBQ
Best Wings
Home Team BBQ
126 Willman St. Downtown.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 4
2209 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 3
1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley
(843) 225-RIBS Ext. 2
hometeambbq.com
Runner-Up:
Swig & Swine
Best County Councilman: Kylon Middleton (right) may be new on county council, but he’s already got support from City Paper voters
Best of News, Media and Politics
The last year has brought plenty of change in the world of politics and media in Charleston and nationwide. Not only did the 1st District get a new member of Congress in U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, but Charleston County Council saw a significant shift, with former Chairman Elliott Summey moving on and vacancies being won by Kylon Middleton and Rob Wehrman, giving Democrats a majority on Council. With Charleston and South Carolina continuing to stay at the center of political affairs, you can be sure there will be plenty more headlines coming in 2021.
Best Charlestonian
Bill Murray
Runner-Up:
Joe Cunningham
Best Charlestonian to Defriend
Entire Cast of Southern Charm
Runner-Up:
Nancy Mace
Best City Council Member
Mike Seekings
Runner-Up:
Ross Appel
Best City Paper Cover Story
Best of Charleston 2020
Runner-Up:
“Tales from the Co-Op: The insanity of keeping frose flowing in a pandemic”
Best Community Activist
Joe Cunningham
Runner-Up:
Anita Zucker
Best Conservative
Tim Scott
Runner-Up:
Mark Sanford
Best County Council Member
Kylon Middleton
Runner-Up:
Henry Darby
Best Do-Gooder
Joe Cunningham
Runner-Up:
Anita Zucker
Best Local Cause
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Food Bank
Best Local Instagram
@coopsullivans
Runner-Up:
@charlestonanimalsociety
Best Local Interest Blog
Holy City Sinner
holycitysinner.com
Runner-Up:
CHStoday
Best Local Investigative Reporter
Brad Franko, WCBD News 2
Runner-Up:
Raphael James, WCSC Live 5 News
Best Local Legislator
Tim Scott
Runner-Up:
Jim Clyburn
Best Local Radio Personality
Brooke Ryan, Mix 95.9
Runner-Up:
Richard Todd, 105.5 The Bridge
Best Local Radio Show
2 Girls and a Guy, Mix 95.9
Runner-Up:
Morning Buzz with Richard Todd, 105.5 The Bridge
Best Talk Show Hose
Brooke Ryan, Mix 95.9
Runner-Up:
Richard Todd, 105.5 The Bridge
Best Local TV Anchor
Carolyn Murray, WCBD News 2
Runner-Up:
Bill Sharpe, WCSC Live 5 News
Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Scott Eisberg, WCIV ABC News 4
Runner-Up:
Kevin Bilodeau, WCSC Live 5 News
Best Local TV Station
WCSC Live 5 News
Runner-Up:
WCBD News 2
Best Local TV Weather Forecaster
Rob Fowler, WCBD News 2
Runner-Up:
Bill Walsh, WCSC Live 5 News
Best Local Twitter Feed
@HolyCitySinner
Runner-Up:
@CHStoday
Best Local Website
charlestoncitypaper.com
Runner-Up:
holycitysinner.com
Best Locally Produced Video of 2020
Tangled Roots Oral Histories, Historic Charleston Foundation
Runner-Up:
AVA the Survivor, Charleston Animal Society
Best Misuse of Taxpayer Funds of 2020
Electing U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace
Runner-Up:
Mayor John Tecklenburg’s Salary
Best News Story of 2020
Calhoun statue removal
Runner-Up:
COVID-19 shutdown
Best Newspaper Columnist
Warren Peper
Runner-Up:
Brian Hicks
Best Philanthropist
Bill Murray
Runner-Up:
Anita Zucker and Family
Best Political Gaffe of 2020
Lindsey Graham’s coziness to Donald Trump
Runner-Up:
Henry McMaster’s handling of COVID-19
Best Progressive
Joe Cunningham
Runner-Up:
Jaime Harrison
Best Radio Station
105.5 The Bridge
Runner-Up:
95SX
Best School Board Member
Kate Darby
Runner-Up:
Kristen French
Best Talk/News Radio Station
WSCI SC Public Radio
Runner-Up:
WSC 94.3
Best Troublemaker
Bill Murray
Runner-Up:
Thomas Ravenel
Best of Recreation, Health and Beauty
We’re sure everyone could use more recreation, health and beauty after the last year we’ve had. Lucky for you, the City Paper has all the locals’ favorite names on tap and all in one place for your convenience. Whether you let your hair grow too long (we hear Barrelli Barber is pretty top notch) or you’re ready to get back outside (James Island County Park is nice this time of year), you’ll find everything you need to make up for lost time.
Best Acupuncturist
Kristin Query, Lowcountry Acupuncture
1950 Maybank Highway. James Island
(843). 242-7688
lowcountryacupuncture.com
Runner-up:
Polly Christy, Tides Acupuncture and Massage
Best Aesthetician
Stefanie Sudduth, Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
Joslin Deane, Body by Design
Best Assisted Living Community
Bishop Gadsden
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island.
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up:
Franke at Seaside
Best Barber Shop
Barrelli Barber
701 E. Bay St. Downtown.
(843) 414-7457
4628 Spruill Ave. #102. North Charleston
(843) 637-3775
barrellibarber.com
Runner-up:
Causey’s
Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre
164-C, Market St. Downtown.
(843) 732-1727
1300 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 732-1749
purebarre.com
Runner-up:
Barre South
Best Bed & Breakfast
Post House Inn
101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 203-7678
theposthouseinn.com
Runner-up:
Two Meeting Street Inn
Best Bike Shop
Mike’s Bikes
808 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 795-3322
mikesbikescharleston.com
Runner-up:
The Bicycle Shoppe
Best Body Piercer
Kate Burns, Exotic Impressions
8780 Rivers Ave., Suite 316c, North Charleston
(843) 797-2280
1042 E. Montague Ave., Suite A. North Charleston
(843) 797-2490
10150 Dorchester Road. #212. Summerville
(843) 419-6527
bodypiercingsc.com
Runner-up:
James Dunn, Piercing Perfection
Best Bowling Alley
The Alley
131 Columbus St. Downtown.
(843) 818-4080
thealleycharleston.com
Runner-up:
Stars & Strikes
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Stephen Khouri
149 E. Bay St. Downtown.
(843) 853-2225
khourichiropractic.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Brantley Meier
Best Cosmetics Company
Ulta Beauty
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #10. West Ashley
(843) 405-9053
1740 Towne Centre Way. Mount Pleasant
(843) 856-8500
ulta.com
Runner-up:
Cos Bar
Best Cycling Studio
CYCLEBAR
1601 Palmetto Grande Drive, Suite I-7. Mount Pleasant
(843) 800-5660
cyclebar.com
Runner-up:
The Works Cycle
Best Day Spa
Woodhouse Day Spa
10 Westedge St., Suite 150. Downtown.
(843) 203-1772
725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 203-1772
woodhousespas.com
Runner-up:
Urban Nirvana
Best Dental Practice
Cooper Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
4830 Chateau Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 225-8718
cooperfamilysmiles.com
Runner-up:
Coastal Kids Dental & Braces
Best Dentist
Dr. Vicki Tatum
92 Courtenay Drive. Downtown.
(843) 577-6453
drtatumsmiles.com
Runner-up:
Dr. James Thomas
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Marguerite Germain
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner Up:
Dr. Mclean Sheperd
Best Dermatology Practice
Germain Dermatology
612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-4440
germaindermatology.com
Runner-up:
MUSC Dermatology
Best Dive Shop
Charleston Scuba
335 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 763-3483
charlestonscuba.com
Runner-up:
One More Chance Scuba
Best Exercise Studio
Grit Box Fitness
1650 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #11. West Ashley
(843) 789-0385
gritboxfitness.com
Runner-up:
HYLO Fitness
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Elyse DeWitt
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd. #115. West Ashley
(843) 556-2020
draisinvision.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Kerry Solomon
Best Eyelash/Eyebrow Salon
Anne Bonny’s Lash & Skin Boutique
829 Savannah Highway, 2nd Floor. West Ashley
(843) 225-2054
annebonnystudio.com
Runner-up:
Simply Smitten Beauty Bar
Best Fishing and Tackle Shop
Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Supply
47 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 573-3474
haddrellspoint.com
Runner-up:
SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters
Best Fishing Charter
RedFin Charters
145 Lockwood Drive. Downtown.
(843) 277-5255
inshorefishingcharters.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Golf Course
The Ocean Course
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island.
(843) 768-2121
kiawahresort.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Municipal Golf Course
Best Hair Salon
Moxie Park Salon
45 Romney St., Suite 200. Downtown.
(843) 730-3102
moxieparksalon.com
Runner-up:
Coven Haircraft
Best Hair Stylist
Jill Perry
679 Saint Andrews Blvd., Suite 1. West Ashley
(843) 509-3354
Runner-up:
Spencer Laine
Best Health Club
HYLO Fitness
466 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 606-5267
880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 606-2723
hylofitness.com
Runner-up:
MUSC Wellness Center
Best Hospital
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave. Downtown.
(843) 792-1414
muschealth.org
Runner-up:
Roper St. Francis
Best Hotel
Hotel Bennett
404 King St. Downtown.
(833) 313-1798
hotelbennett.com
Runner-up:
The Dewberry
Best In-Home Healthcare Company
Bishop Gadsden at Home
8000 Noble Oak Way. James Island.
(800) 373 2384
bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up:
Palmetto Family Homecare
Best Island
Sullivan’s Island
Runner-up:
Folly Beach
Best Kayak Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-7684
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best LASIK Provider
Dr. Kerry Solomon
1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-3937
drkerrysolomon.com
Runner-up:
Dr. David O’Day
Best Local Athlete
Khris Middleton
Runner-up:
Adam Gorlitsky
Best Local Sports Team
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne St. Downtown.
(843) 723-7241
riverdogs.com
Runner-up:
South Carolina Stingrays
Best Marina
Shem Creek Marina
526 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-3211
shemcreekmarina.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Harbor Marina
Best Massage Therapist
Robbin Wells, Urban Nirvana
Various Locations.
urbannirvana.com
Runner-up:
Samantha Goodman, Lotus Healing Center
Best Medical Spa
Charleston Medical Spa
1950 Maybank Highway, Suite A. James Island
(843) 225-3223
charlestonmedicalspa.com
Runner-up:
O’Neill Plastic Surgery Aesthetic and Laser Center
Best Music Instructor
John Samuel Roper
instagram.com/roperflutestudio
Runner-up:
Chris Dodson
Best Nail Salon
Nails So Dep!
Various locations
Runner-up:
The Water Room
Best Orthodonist
Dr. Howard Vincent
125-H Wappoo Circle Drive. James Island
(843) 762-2304.
vincentortho.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Travis Nash
Best Orthodontics Practice
Coastal Family Orthodontics
Various locations
coastalfamilyortho.com
Runner-up:
Kelley Orthodontics
Best Outdoor Outfitters
Half-Moon Outfitters
280 King St. Downtown.
(843) 853-0990
94 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-6279
425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-9472
halfmoonoutfitters.com
Runner-up:
Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Supply
Best Park
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. James Island.
(843) 406-6990
ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-Park
Runner-up:
Hampton Park
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental and Braces
Various locations.
coastalkidsdental.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Dorothy Baker, Summerville Pediatric Dentistry
Best Personal Trainer
Tucker Heffron, F45 Training
476 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 910-6767
f45training.com
Runner-up:
Dani Monroe, Grit Box Fitness
Best Pharmacy
CVS
Various locations
cvs.com
Runner-up:
Walgreens
Best Physician
Dr. Caisson Hogue
809 N. Cedar St. Summerville
(843) 871-4440
palmettoprimarycare.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Jessica Hund
Best Piercing Studio
Museum of the Living Arts
47 Spring St. Downtown.
(843) 937-5300
1595 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 225-7127
charlestonpiercing.com
Runner-up:
Exotic Impressions
Best Pilates Studio
Mindful Body Pilates Studio
24 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 402-0071
themindfulbody.net
Runner-up:
Club Pilates
Best Place for Family Fun
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown.
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org
Runner-up:
James Island County Park
Best Place for Kids to Play
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive. James Island.
(843) 406-6990
ccprc.com
Runner-up:
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
Best Place to Buy a Boat
Marine Warehouse Center
3881 Savannah Highway. Johns Island.
(843) 974-5353
marinewarehousecenter.com
Runner-up:
Seel’s Outboard
Best Place to Give Birth
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave. Downtown.
(843) 792-1414
web.musc.edu
Runner-up:
East Cooper Medical
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Patrick O’Neill
245 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 210. Daniel Island
(843) 881-2130
oneillplasticsurgery.com
Runner-up:
Dr. Marcelo Hochman
Best Plastic Surgery Practice
O’Neill Plastic Surgery
245 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 210. Daniel Island
(843) 881-2130
oneillplasticsurgery.com
Runner-up:
Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery
Best Retirement Community
Bishop Gadsden
1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island.
(843) 762-3300
bishopgadsden.org
Runner-up:
Del Webb Cane Bay
Best Stand Up Paddleboard Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-7684
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Store for Beach Gear
McKevlin’s Surf Shop
8 Center St. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-2247
mckevlins.com
Runner-up:
Parrot Surf & Skate
Best Surf Shop
McKevlin’s Surf Shop
8 Center St. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-2247
mckevlins.com
Runner-up:
Parrot Surf & Skate
Best Tanning Salon
UltraTan
Various locations
ultratantoday.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Glow
Best Tattoo Artist
Brad Grimes, Blu Gorilla
1669 Meeting Street Road. Downtown.
(843) 805-8071
blugorilla.com
Runner-up:
Ashley B. McMullen, Blu Gorilla
Best Tattoo Studio
Blu Gorilla
1669 Meeting Street Road. Downtown.
(843) 805-8071
blugorilla.com
Runner-up:
Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio
Best Veterinarian
Patrick Veterinary Clinic
667 Meeting St. Downtown
(843) 722-4470
patrickvet.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Harbor Veterinarians
Best Water Sports Company
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-7684
coastalexpeditions.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Best Waxing Salon
Urban Nirvana
Various locations
urbannirvana.com
Runner-up:
Brazilian Wax & Spa by Claudia
Best Weight Loss Center
MUSC Weight Management Center
67 President St. Downtown.
(843) 792-2273
muschealth.org
Runner-up:
Body by Design Charleston
Best Yoga Studio
Holy Cow Yoga
10 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 769-2269
holycowyoga.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Power Yoga
Best of Services
Look, we know you’re not always in dire need of a new roof or a good lawyer (hopefully!), but if you need one, the City Paper has you covered. Some things are just too good to be determined by chance — or a haphazard internet search — and that’s where Best of Charleston 2021’s Services section can save the day. Not only can you find the niche professional you need right now in the following pages, but you also get valuable information at your fingertips for the next time you’re moving, sprucing up or just need to fix your favorite shoes.
Best Auto Body Shop
Fender Mender
Various locations
fendermendercollision.com
Runner-Up:
Caliber Collision
Best Auto Service
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., Suite A. North Charleston
(843) 747-2433
geraldstires.net
Runner-Up:
Hay Tire Pros
Best Cab Company
Charleston Black Cab Company
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Green Taxi
Best Car Wash
In & Out Car Wash
477 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 556-3560
inandoutcarwashcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Cactus Car Wash
Best Cell Phone Repair
iDoctor
1750 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 766-8778
3620 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 297-8641
75 Old Trolley Road. Summerville.
(843) 419-6380
idoctorsc.com
Runner-Up:
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Best Cleaning Service
Merry Maids of Charleston
(843) 213-6742
merrymaids.com/north-charleston
Runner-Up:
The Carolina Girl
Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Andy Savage
15 Prioleau St. Downtown. (843) 720-7470
savlaw.com
Runner-Up:
Paul Thurmond
Best Disaster Recovery Company
SERVPRO of South and West Charleston
5904 Savannah Highway. Ravenel.
(843) 823-7400
servprosouthwestcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
ServiceMaster of Charleston
Best Doggie Day Care
Dog Daze
820 Dupont Road. West Ashley.
(843) 571-4433
dogdazeboarding.com
Runner-Up:
My Three Dogs
Best Dry Cleaner
Lyerly’s Cleaners
Various Locations.
(843) 377-6994
lyerlys.com
Runner-Up:
Chris’ Dry Cleaning
Best DUI Attorney
Paul Thurmond
15 Middle Atlantic Wharf. Downtown
814 N. Cedar St., Suite A. Summerville
(843) 790-0083
tktlawyers.com
Runner-Up:
Joe Good
Best Electrician/Company
Holy City Electric
(843) 670-8440
Runner-Up:
Charleston Electric
Best Family Law Attorney
Sara Turner
142 Williman St., Unit A. Downtown.
(843) 277-2431
saraturnerlaw.com
Runner-Up:
Trey Harrell
Best Financial Institution
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations.
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org
Runner-Up:
South State Bank
Best Financial Planner
Michael Green, Apollon Wealth Management
2 Wharfside St., Suite 2-O. Downtown.
(843) 579-0018
apollonwealthmanagement.com
Runner-Up (tie):
Heath M. Johnson, Northwestern Mutual; Zach Volousky, South State
Best Flooring Installation
Carpet Baggers Flooring
3196 Marginal Road. West Ashley.
(843) 410-2680
carpetbaggerscarpetone.com
Runner-Up:
John Griffiths Hardwood Flooring
Best Heating & Air Company
Charleston Heating + Air
2201 Mechanic St. North Charleston.
(843) 258-4694
charlestonheatingandair.com
Runner-Up:
Hero Heating & Air
Best Home Builder
Crescent Homes
572 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 256-3886
crescenthomes.net
Runner-Up:
Lennar Homes
Best Home Painter
Old Charleston Painting Company
4805 Shady Tree Lane. Summerville.
(843) 906-2272
ocpcllc.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Painting
Best Home Security Company
ADT
Various locations.
(855) 238-7288
adt.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Security Systems
Best Insurance Agency
State Farm
Various locations
statefarm.com
Runner-Up:
Harrell Insurance Agency
Best Landscaper
The Greenery of Charleston
(843) 884-0084
thegreeneryinc.com
Runner-Up:
New Leaf Landscape Construction
Best Law Firm
Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes
15 Middle Atlantic Wharf. Downtown
814 N. Cedar St., Suite A. Summerville
(843) 790-0083
tktlawyers.com
Runner-Up:
Shelly Leeke Law Firm
Best Lawyer
Andy Savage
15 Prioleau St. Downtown.
(843) 720-7470
savlaw.com
Runner-Up:
Carson Parker
Best Limo/Party Bus Company
Black Cab Company/Party Bus Charleston
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 2B. West Ashley
(843) 216-2627
charlestonblackcabcompany.com
Runner-Up:
Coastal Limo of Charleston
Best Marketing/PR Company
Whitney McDuff Consulting
(803) 608-2386
thepowerofproteus.com
Runner-Up:
In the Black Marketing & Consulting
Best Mortgage Company
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Various locations.
(800) 845-0432
scfederal.org
Runner-Up:
Carolina One Mortgage
Best Moving Company
Three Men and a Truck
Various locations.
(888) 908-6496
threemenandatruck.net
Runner-Up:
Professional Movers of Charleston
Best Personal Injury Attorney
Carson Parker
321 E. Bay St. Downtown.
(843) 968-0886
piercesloan.com
Runner-Up:
Shelly Leeke
Best Pest Control
Palmetto Exterminators
624 Orleans Road. West Ashley.
(800) 585-8019
720 North Gum St. Summerville.
(843) 873-7997
palmettoexterminators.net
Runner-Up:
Advanced Termite and Pest Control
Best Pet Groomer
My Three Dogs
Various locations. (843) 884-8818
mythreedogs.com
Runner-Up:
Paws in Paradise
Best Plumber/Company
Blitch Plumbing
407 Fleming Road. James Island.
(843) 795-9674
blitchplumbing.com
Runner-Up:
Preferred Home Services
Best Pool Company
Aqua Blue Pools of Charleston
5190 Towles Road. Hollywood.
(843) 202-4148
aquabluepools.net
Runner-Up:
Atkinson Pool & Spa
Best Property Management Company
Greystar
Various locations.
greystar.com
Runner-Up:
Daniel Ravenel Property Management
Best Realtor
Matt O’Neill
1349 Old Georgetown Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 619-0401
mattoneillrealestate.com
Runner-Up:
Shana Swain
Best Realty Company
Carolina One Real Estate
Various locations.
carolinaonerealestate.com
Runner-Up:
Matt O’Neill Real Estate
Best Roofing Company
New Beginnings Construction
928 Savage Road. West Ashley.
(843) 789-4604
newbeginningsconstructioninc.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Roofing & Windows
Best Shoe Repair Store
Peter & Sons
42 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 766-3277
peterandsons.com
Runner-Up:
Alex’s Shoe Repair & Sales
Best Wedding Venue
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-4371
boonehallplantation.com
Runner-Up:
Lowndes Grove
Best of Shops
If your stimulus bucks are burning holes in your pockets, you’ve flipped to the right page. Whether you’re looking for a good read while you continue social distancing (Blue Bicycle Books has a few) or looking for a hot destination for your next shopping spree (King Street and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre may be on your list) we have all the biggest names you could be looking for. After all, after this last year, our local businesses still need the support.
Best Accessories Store
Palmetto Moon
1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-8122
4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801, North Charleston
(843) 763-7444
2150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston
(843) 553-0552
416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville
(843) 871-7727
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
The Tiny Tassel
Best Adult Toy Store
Guilty Pleasures
2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston
(843) 767-0690
guiltypleasuressc.com
Runner-Up:
Badd Kitty
Best Antique Store
Mount Pleasant Mall
708 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-8575
mtpleasantmall.com
Runner-Up:
The Station Park Circle
Best Art Supply Store
Artist and Craftsman Supply
143 Calhoun St. Downtown. (843) 579-0077
981 King St. Downtown. (843) 937-5199
artistcraftsman.com
Runner-Up:
Hobby Lobby
Best Baby Store
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
280 W. Coleman Blvd. J. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-1741
southernbelleschildren.com
Runner-Up:
Under the Almond Tree
Best Bookstore
Blue Bicycle Books
420 King St. Downtown.
(843) 722-2666
bluebicyclebooks.com
Runner-Up:
Mr. K’s Used Books, Movies and More
Best Boutique
Copper Penny
311 King St. Downtown. (843) 723-2999
280 W. Coleman Blvd. #M, Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3497
shopcopperpenny.com
Runner-Up:
Lizard Thicket Boutique
Best Bridal Store
The Bridal House of Charleston
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. # 20. Mount Pleasant
Runner-Up:
Magnolia Bride of Charleston
Best CBD Shop
I Heart CBD
1722 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 576-4440
423-A West Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 819-2256
1083 E. Montague Ave. C. North Charleston
(843) 203-4243
8510 Rivers Ave., Suite F. North Charleston
(843) 996-4165
10597 Dorchester Road. Dorchester
(843) 771-0012
1672 N. Main Street. Summerville
(843) 879-9198
facebook.com/iheartcbd843
Runner-Up:
Charleston Hemp Collective
Best Cheese Shop
goat.sheep.cow
106 Church St. Downtown. (843) 480-2526
804 Meeting St. #102. Downtown. (843) 203-3118
goatsheepcow.com
Runner-Up:
Avondale Wine & Cheese
Best Children’s Clothing Retailer
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier
280 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite J. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-1741
southernbelleschildren.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Moon
Best Children’s Consignment Store
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 Cigar Store
Charlestowne Tobacco & Wine
14 Exchange St. Downtown. (843) 577-9963
561 King St. Downtown. (854) 999-3872
tctwcigars.com
Runner-Up:
Habana Club
Best Collegiate Store
Palmetto Moon
1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-8122
4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801. North Charleston
(843) 763-7444
2150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston
(843) 553-0552
416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville
(843) 871-7727
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
College of Charleston Bookstore
Best Comic Book Shop
Captain’s Comics and Toys
1209 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #D. West Ashley
(843) 766-6611
captainscomics.com
Runner-Up:
Green Dragon
Best Consignment Furniture Store
Mount Pleasant Mall
708 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 388-8575
mtpleasantmall.com
Runner-Up:
Consign Charleston
Best Consignment Store
Uptown Cheapskate
875 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-1416
uptowncheapskate.com
Runner-Up:
Consign Charleston
Best Corner Store
Bert’s Market
202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach.
(843) 588-9449
Runner-Up:
Burbage’s Self Service Grocery
Best Costume Shop/Party Store
Hokus Pokus
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley
(843) 556-6607
Runner-Up:
Party City
Best Department Store
Target
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 763-0756
7250 Rivers Ave. North Charleston.
(843) 553-4691
target.com
Runner-Up:
Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant
Best Eyewear Boutique
Shades of Charleston
2205 Middle St. #D. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 882-8142
233 Mathis Ferry Road. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 388-4369
shadesofcharleston.com
Runner-Up:
Warby Parker
Best Florist
Tiger Lily Florist
131 Spring St., Suite B. Downtown. (843) 723-2808
tigerlilyflorist.com
Runner-Up:
Charleston Flower Market
Best Frame Shop
Havens Fine Framing
1070 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-1543
Runner-Up:
Michael’s
Best Furniture Store
Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-7005
celadonathome.com
Runner-Up:
GDC Home
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
1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant
(843) 849-8122
4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801. North Charleston
(843) 763-7444
2150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston
(843) 553-0552
416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville.
(843) 871-7727
palmettomoononline.com
Runner-Up:
Two Cumberland
Best Gourmet Grocery Store
Trader Joe’s
401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-4037
traderjoes.com
Runner-Up:
Whole Foods Market
Best Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Various locations
harristeeter.com
Runner-Up:
Publix
Best Hardware Store
Royall Ace Hardware
883 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-2551
royallhardware.com
Runner-Up:
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Best Health Food Store
Whole Foods Market
1125 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 329-6540
923 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant
(843) 971-7240
wholefoodsmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Trader Joe’s
Best Home Accessories Store
HomeGoods
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley.
(843) 852-2180
homegoods.com
Runner-Up:
Celadon Home
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
Circa Lighting
426 King St. Downtown. (843) 937-5990
circalighting.com
Runner-Up:
Rick’s Lighting & Supplies
Best Lingerie Store
Bits of Lace
453 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 531-6625
bitsoflace.com
Runner-Up:
Victoria’s Secret
Best Liquor Store
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Highway 17 #C-6. Mount Pleasant
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com
Runner-Up:
Bottles
Best Local Clothing Designer
Amy Driggers, Taxidermy
62 Spring St. Downtown.
(843) 297-5233
shoptaxidermy.com
Runner-Up:
Nick Overstreet, Boysterous
Best Local Farm
Boone Hall Farms
1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant
(843) 884-4371
boonehallplantation.com
Runner-Up:
Legare Farms
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 216-9900
mtpleasanttownecentre.com
Runner-Up:
Tanger Outlets
Best Men’s Clothing Store
M. Dumas & Sons
294 King St. Downtown.
(843) 723-8603
mdumasandsons.com
Runner-Up:
Berlin’s For Men
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
Fox Music House Inc.
4248 Dorchester Road. North Charleston
(843) 740-7200
foxmusichouse.com
Runner-Up:
Ye Olde Music
Best Paint Store
Sherwin-Williams
Various locations
sherwin-williams.com
Runner-Up:
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Best Pawn Shop
Money Man Pawn
Various locations
facebook.com/BamTheMoneyMan
Runner-Up:
Big Bucks Pawn
Best Pet Store
Dolittle’s
22 Windermere Blvd. #F. West Ashley.
(843) 852-5811
dolittles.com
Runner-Up:
Hairy Winston
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Hendrick Honda of Charleston
1539 Savannah Highway. West Ashley.
(843) 279-0447
charlestonhonda.com
Runner-Up:
Baker Motors
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
CarMax
712 Savage Road. West Ashley.
(843) 766-2155
carmax.com
Runner-Up:
Hendrick Honda of Charleston
Best Place to Buy Local Produce
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 724-7305
charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Runner-Up:
Boone Hall Farms
Best Record Store
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans Road. West Ashley.
(843) 571-4657
monstermusicsc.com
Runner-up:
Gray Cat Music
Best Shoe Store
Philip’s Shoes
80 Folly Road Blvd. James Island.
(843) 763-1000
phillipsshoes.com
Runner-up:
Charleston Shoe Company
Best Shopping District
King Street
Runner-up:
Mount Pleasant Towne Center
Best Smoke Shop
I Heart CBD
1722 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 576-4440
1083 E. Montague Ave. #C. North Charleston
(843) 203-4243
8510 Rivers Ave. #F. North Charleston.
(843) 996-4165
Runner-Up:
Purple Haze
Best Sporting Goods Store
Half-Moon Outfitters
94 Folly Road Blvd. James Island.
(843) 556-6279
280 King St. Downtown.
(843) 853-0990
425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 881-9472
halfmoonoutfitters.com
Runner-Up:
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Best Stationery Store
The Scratch Pad
409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 884-3433
Runner-Up:
Ink Meets Paper
Best Technology Company
Blackbaud
65 Fairchild St. Daniel Island.
(800) 443-9441
blackbaud.com
Runner-Up:
Craft Creative
Best Thrift/Resale Shop
Goodwill
Various locations
palmettogoodwill.org
Runner-Up:
Uptown Cheapskate
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
Smoke ‘N Brew
815 Folly Road. James Island.
(843) 501-7979
smokenbrew.com
Runner-Up:
Towne Centre Tobacco & Wine
Best Toy Store
Wonder Works
188 Meeting St. Downtown.
(843) 577-2422
624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 849-6757
wonderworkstoys.com
Runner-Up:
Target
Best Vape Shop
Purple Haze Smoke Shop
1698 Old Towne Road. West Ashley.
(843) 974-5631
778 Folly Road, Suite A2. James Island.
(843) 724-9556
1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #14. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 654-9472
originalpurplehaze.com
Runner-Up:
EcigCharleston
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Red Rose Vintage
(888) 250-9130
redrosevintage.com
Runner-Up:
Reinvented Upscale Resale
Best Wine Shop
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley.
(843) 763-7034
1501 N. Highway 17 #C-6. Mount Pleasant.
(843) 375-8999
totalwine.com
Runner-Up:
Bottles
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Copper Penny
311 King St. Downtown.
(843) 723-2999
280 W. Coleman Blvd. #M. Mount Pleasant
(843) 881-3497
shopcopperpenny.com
Runner-Up:
Palmetto Moon
Best of Special to 2020
After the tough year we’ve all had, City Paper is commemorating what voters chose as the best creative solutions local businesses offered for COVID-induced conundrums — and we don’t just mean the need for massive amounts of hand sanitizer, but the need to stay connected as a community. Whether that’s dog food delivery from Charleston Animal Society, strawberry frose to-go from The Co-Op or virtual workouts from E2M, the Holy City came together to bring necessities that filled in the gaps caused by the shutdown.
Best COVID-19 Business Pivot/Innovation
Firefly and Nippitaty distilleries making hand sanitizer
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. (843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Nippitaty Distillery
4208 Pace St. North Charleston.
(843) 518-7583
nippitatydistillery.com
Runner-Up:
Drive-In Movies, The Terrace Theater
Best COVID-19 Silver Lining
Thousands of Pet Adoptions at Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston.
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Lowcountry Eat Out! FB Group
Best Drive-In Theater
Terrace Theater
1956D Maybank Highway. James Island.
(843) 762-9494
terracetheater.com
Runner-Up:
The Bend Charleston
Best Local Lockdown Product
Frose from The Co-Op
2019 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island.
(843) 882-8088
1515 Palm Blvd., Suite C. Isle of Palms.
(843) 242-8366
thecoopsi.com
Runner-Up:
Firefly Distillery Hand Sanitizer
Best Local Lockdown Service
Pets for Life Pet Food Deliveries during COVID-19, Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road. North Charleston.
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
Runner-Up:
Uber Eats
Best Local Virtual Workout
E2M, Eager to Motivate Training
e2mtraining.com
Runner-Up:
MUSC Wellness Center virtual classes
Best Lockdown Cook-at-Home Meal
Edmund’s Oast Take + Bake
1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown.
(843) 727-1145
edmundsoast.com
Runner-Up:
Mex 1 taco box kits
Best Lockdown Takeout/Delivery Discovery
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown.
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-Up:
Cuban Gypsy Pantry
Best Lockdown Takeout/Delivery Experience
Lewis Barbecue
464 N. Nassau St. Downtown.
(843) 805-9500
lewisbarbecue.com
Runner-Up:
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.
Best Social-Distanced Event Series
Safe Sounds at Firefly Music Series
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. (843) 557-1405
fireflydistillery.com
Runner-Up:
Pop-up drive-in movie series at The Bend
Best Virtual Fundraiser during COVID
Charleston Animal Society Celebrity Chili Cook-Off
(843) 747-4849
charlestonanimalsociety.org
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