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Dec 30, 2023

Meet the Best of Charleston 2023

It’s the best time of the year, y’all — Best of Charleston 2023 is here! This

It's the best time of the year, y’all — Best of Charleston 2023 is here! This year, we’re taking our celebration to the streets, highlighting murals and public art. So break out your paint-splattered overalls and shake up your spray paint cans for this street art-themed edition of Best of Charleston.

Congratulations to all the 2023 winners who captured the hearts (and votes) of Charleston City Paper readers. Inside this issue, you’ll find more than 400 categories with readers’ favorite people, places and businesses. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know — from where to find the best cocktails in town and which new restaurant to try to who you should call when looking for a new pet trainer or physician. And everything in between.

Learn more about dozens of winners from our featured profiles and interviews with longtime champs and those who are new to the Best Of club. Flip through this issue to find your next favorite workout studio or a local farm to support. However you choose to use this information, tip your hat to the locals who keep our community running and make Charleston the place we know and love. —Samantha Connors

Attractions and City LivingCulture, Arts and EntertainmentDrinkingEatingHealth and BeautyPolitics, News and MediaRecreation and OutdoorsServicesShops

 Charleston seems to have something going on every day of the week. Events we know and love, such the Spoleto Festival USA, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition continue to offer exciting experiences for residents and tourists alike. As the Holy City heads into a warmer season, we are reminded of the natural beauty that surrounds our coastal town and the importance of preserving it. Public spaces, farmers markets and green businesses are highlighted in this section for their contributions to keeping Charleston beautiful. Read on to learn what our readers voted as their favorite aspects of city living, events and attractions. -Chloe Hogan

Holiday Festival of LightsJames Island County Park871 Riverland Drive. James Island(843) 406-6990ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-Park

Runner-Up:Charleston Wine + Food

The Jasper Apartments310 Broad St. Downtown(843) 973-8900jaspercharleston.com

Runner-Up:The Guild

The BatteryDowntown

Runner-Up:Folly Beach

Post House Inn101 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant(843) 203-7678theposthouseinn.com

Runner-Up:Zero George

James Island Charter High School1000 Fort Johnson Road. James Island(843) 762-2754ccsdschools.com/jichs

Runner-Up:Charleston Charter School for Math & Science

College of Charleston66 George St. Downtown(843) 805-5507cofc.edu

Runner-Up:Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Carolina Park Academy1251 Carolina Park Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 860-1154carolinaparkacademy.com

Runner-Up:The Oaks Children's Academy

Charleston Farmers Market329 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 724-7305charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Runner-Up:

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market at the Pour House

Charleston Wine + FoodVarious locations(843) 727-9998charlestonwineandfood.com

Runner-Up:Spoleto Festival USA

Cooper River Bridge Run716 S. Shelmore Blvd. #105. Mount Pleasant(843) 856-1949bridgerun.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala

The Charleston Place205 Meeting St. Downtown(888) 575-3800charlestonplace.com

Runner-Up:Hotel Bennett

Park CircleNorth Charleston

Runner-Up:Avondale

Seacoast ChurchVarious locationsseacoast.org

Runner-Up:The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)171 Ashley Ave. Downtown(843) 792-2381musc.edu

Runner-Up:Charleston Animal Society

Holy City Vintage MarketVarious locationsfacebook.com/holycityvintagemarket

Runner-Up:Pickers Hullabaloo

The O’Quinn Schools761 S. Shelmore Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-85061567 Harborview Road. James Island(843) 795-6708portergaud.edu/mt-pleasant-campus

Runner-Up:Charlestowne Montessori

Best Private School

Bishop England High School363 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island(843) 849-9599behs.com

Runner-Up:Porter-Gaud School

Wando High School1000 Warrior Way. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-8200ccsdschools.com/wandohigh

Runner-Up:Charleston County School of the Arts

Riverfront Park1061 Everglades Ave. North Charleston(843) 308-4746northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/riverfront-park

Runner-Up:The Battery & White Point Gardens

Pitt Street BridgeMount Pleasantexperiencemountpleasant.com/pitt-street-bridge

Runner-Up:Sullivan's Island

SMART Recycling3973 Ashley Phosphate Road. #430. North Charleston (888) 304-6912smartrecyclingus.com

Runner-Up:Toadfish Outfitters

Bulldog Tours18 Anson St. Downtown(843) 722-8687bulldogtours.com

Runner-Up:Coastal Expeditions

 The arts are alive and well in Charleston. New theater companies have cropped up around town over the last year. Favorite shows, like sketch comedy from Rip City CHS, have returned. The Void theater company is creating space for queer artists. New art exhibition spaces, like Hed Hi Studio on King Street, have joined the ranks. And the music scene is stronger than ever with venues like Charleston Pour House and The Commodore bringing live music seven nights a week. Between drag shows at Dudley's, improv comedy at Theatre 99, art classes and lectures at the Gibbes Museum of Art, the city has entertainment for everyone. —Chloe Hogan

Beyond Van GoghNorth Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center5000 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston(843) 529-5000beyondvangogh.com

Runner-Up:Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Redux Contemporary Art Center1056 King St. Downtown(843) 722-0697reduxstudios.org

Runner-Up:Meyer Vogl Gallery

Gibbes Museum of Art135 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 722-2706gibbesmuseum.org

Runner-Up:Redux Contemporary Art Center

DJ Natty Heavynattyheavy.com

Runner-Up:DJ SCrib

Spoleto Festival USAVarious locations. Downtown(843) 579-3100spoletousa.org

Runner-Up:Black Food Truck Festival

Dudley's on Ann42 Ann St. Downtown(843) 577-6779facebook.com/dudleysonann

Runner-Up:Edmund's Oast Drag Brunch

Lauren Halllaurenhallmusic.com

Runner-Up:Madelyn Knight

The Midnight City Bandthemidnightcityband.com

Runner-Up:Groove Kitty

The Commodore504 Meeting St. C. Downtown. thecommodorechs.com

Runner-Up:Forte Jazz Lounge

The Bangkok Lounge353 King St. Second floor. Downtownthebangkoklounge.com

Runner-Up:Tin Roof

Colin Waters in The Addams Family at Charleston Stagecharlestonstage.com

Runner-Up:Matthew Willingham in A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at Footlight Players

Eliza Knode in The Addams Family at Charleston Stagecharlestonstage.comelizadknode.wixsite.com/mysite

Runner-Up:Madelyn Knight in Misery at Footlight Players

Mary Alice Monroemaryalicemonroe.com

Runner-Up:Marcus Amaker

The Midnight City Bandthemidnightcityband.com

Runner-Up:Wildflower Station Band

Laura Dixonlinktr.ee/lauramdixon

Runner-Up:Henry Riggs

Lowcountry Lowlifesheliumpresents.com/lowcountry-lowlifes

Runner-Up:Effin B Radio

Charleston Stage, Dock Street Theatre135 Church St. Downtown(843) 577-5967charlestonstage.com

Runner-Up:Theatre 99

Patch Whisky4431 Spruill Ave. North Charleston patchwhisky.com

Runner-Up:Scott Penegar

Alan Pricealanpricesings.com

Runner-Up:Ben Whitney

Terrace Theater1956 Maybank Hwy. James Island(843) 762-9494terracetheater.com

Runner-Up:Citadel Mall Stadium 16

Gibbes Museum of Art135 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 722-2706gibbesmuseum.org

Runner-Up:The Charleston Museum

Elton John at CreditOne Stadium7596, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Daniel Island(843) 856-7900

Runner-Up:High Water Festival at Riverfront Park

Clelia's Guitar Studio856 Dupont Road. B. West Ashley(843) 556-6765cleliasguitar.com

Runner-Up:White Key Studios

Charlton Singletoncharltonsingleton.com

Runner-Up:Alan Price

Steel Magnolias, The Flowertown Players133 S. Main St. Summerville(843) 875-9251flowertownplayers.org

Runner-Up:The Full Monty, Footlight Players

Charleston Animal Society Applause for Paws Gala2455 Remount Road. North Charleston(843) 747-4849charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner-Up:Sea Life by Starlight at South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston Symphony95 Calhoun St. Downtown(843) 723-7528charlestonsymphony.org

Runner-Up:Charleston Stage

La Bohème(843) 579-3100spoletousa.org

Runner-Up:Omar

Charleston Pour House1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island(843) 571-4343charlestonpourhouse.com

Runner-Up:The Royal American

Charleston Pour House1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island(843) 571-4343charlestonpourhouse.com

Runner-Up:The Windjammer

Coast Records[email protected]

Runner-Up:The Lab

Music Farm32 Ann St. Downtown(843) 408-1599musicfarm.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Pour House

Charleston Sports PubVarious locationscharlestonsportspub.com

Runner-Up:Dog and Duck

 Charleston's known as a foodie town, but what's a delicious meal without a tasty drink? Fortunately, Charleston's cocktail, beer and wine game is just as strong as its food scene. Locals and tourists alike can find refreshing cocktails at bars like Paddock & Whisky on James Island and in Park Circle (Best Cocktails) or downtown's Share House (Best New Bar) and ice cold beers at Holy City Brewing (Best Local Brewery) or Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. (Best Happy Hour). From the tip of the peninsula to Summerville and Daniel Island, there's always someplace great to try. Stay hydrated, thank your bartenders and raise a glass to this year's winners. —Michael Pham

King Street Cabaret1337 King St. Downtown(843) 789-4488kingstreetcabaret.com

Runner-Up:Cheetah Gentleman's Club

Blind Tiger Pub36-38 Broad St. Downtown(843) 872-6700blindtigerchs.com

Runner-Up:Madra Rua Irish Pub

Low Tide Brewing2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island(843) 576-9194lowtidebrewing.com

Runner-Up:Halls Chophouse

Zach Kramer, Low Tide Brewing2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island(843) 576-9194lowtidebrewing.com

Runner-Up:Amanda Phelps, Frannie & The Fox

Total Wine & More1820 Ashley River Road. West Ashley(843) 763-70341501 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant(843) 375-8999totalwine.com

Runner-Up:Edmund's Oast Exchange

Edmund's Oast1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown(843) 727-1145Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.1505 King St. #115. Downtown(843) 718-3224edmundsoast.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing

Page's Okra Grill302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-3333pagesokragrill.com

Runner-Up:The Darling Oyster Bar

Gene's Haufbrau817 Savannah Hwy. Charleston(843) 225-4363

Runner-Up:The Whale

Recovery Room Tavern685 King St. Charleston(843) 727-0999recoveryroomtavern.com

Runner-Up:AC's Bar & Grill

Recovery Room Tavern685 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0999recoveryroomtavern.com

Runner-Up:AC's Bar & Grill

Paddock & Whisky1074 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston(843) 203-42381962 Maybank Hwy. James Island(843) 225-5877

Runner-Up:The Cocktail Club

Holy City Brewing1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston(843) 459-2948holycitybrewing.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing

AC's Bar & Grill467 King St. Downtown(843) 577-6742acsbar.com

Runner-Up:Uptown Social

The Commodore504 Meeting St. Downtownthecommodorechs.com

Runner-Up:Trio

The Kingstide32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island(843) 216-3832thekingstide.com

Runner-Up:New Realm Brewing Co.

The Kingstide32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island(843) 216-3832thekingstide.com

Runner-Up:New Realm Brewing Co.

Firefly Distillery4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 557-1405fireflydistillery.com

Runner-Up:High Wire Distillery

Blind Tiger Pub36-38 Broad St. Downtown(843) 872-6700blindtigerchs.com

Runner-Up:The Royal American

Edmund's Oast1081 Morrison Drive. Downtown(843) 727-1145edmundsoast.com

Runner-Up:The Royal American

Chico Feo122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach(843) 906-2710chicofeos.com

Runner-Up:Rita's Seaside Grille

Chico Feo122 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach(843) 906-2710chicofeos.com

Runner-Up:Jack of Cups Saloon

The Co-Op Frosé & Eatery2019 Middle St. Sullivan's Island(843) 882-80881515 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms(843) 242-83661505 King St. Ext. Downtownthecoopsi.com

Runner-Up:Home Team BBQ

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.1505 King St. #115. Downtown(843) 718-3224edmundsoast.com

Runner-Up:Pearlz Oyster Bar

The Windjammer1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms(866) 540-3548the-windjammer.com

Runner-Up:The Dinghy

The Windjammer1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms(866) 540-3548the-windjammer.com

Runner-Up:The Co-Op Frose & Eatery

Bohemian Bull1531 Folly Road. James Island(843) 225-1817bohemianbull.com

Runner-Up:Paddock & Whisky

Bohemian Bull1531 Folly Road. James Island(843) 225-1817bohemianbull.com

Runner-Up:Bar George

Tattooed Moose3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-75914845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing

Tattooed Moose3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-75914845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up: Low Tide Brewing

Recovery Room Tavern685 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0999recoveryroomtavern.com

Runner-Up:The Commodore

Holy City Brewing1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston(843) 459-2948holycitybrewing.com

Runner-Up:Edmund's Oast

Holy City Brewing1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston(843) 459-2948holycitybrewing.com

Runner-Up:Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

Charleston Bloody Mary Mixcharlestonmix.com

Runner-Up:Natural Blonde Bloody Mary Mix

Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 557-1405fireflydistillery.com

Runner-Up:Firefly Lemonade Vodka

Low Tide Brewing, Aloha Beaches2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island(843) 576-9194lowtidebrewing.com

Runner-Up:Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., Bound by Time

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., Strawberry Rhubarb1505 King St. #115. Downtown(843) 718-3224edmundsoast.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing, Creamsicle

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., Bound by Time1505 King St. #115. Downtown(843) 718-3224edmundsoast.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing, Tide Chaser

Munkle Brewing Co., Munkle Pils1513 Meeting Street Road. Downtown(843) 789-3109munklebrewing.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing, Beer Flavored Beer

Holy City Brewing, Pluff Mud Porter1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston(843) 459-2948holycitybrewing.com

Runner-Up:Low Tide Brewing, Brunch with Santa

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano302 Meeting Street Road. Charleston(843) 722-26331471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-3146santisrestaurantemexicano.com

Runner-Up:Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:The Belmont

Saltwater Cowboys130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant(843) 856-0700saltwater-cowboys.com

Runner-Up:Red's Ice House

Red's Ice House98 Church St. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-0003redsicehouse.com

Runner-Up:Saltwater Cowboys

Moe's Crosstown Tavern714 Rutledge Ave. Downtown(843) 641-0469moescrosstowntavern.com

Runner-up:Gene's Haufbrau

Share House23 Ann St. Charleston(843) 297-4806sharehousechs.com

Runner-Up:Last Saint

The Royal American970 Morrison Drive. Downtown(843) 817-6925theroyalamerican.com

Runner-Up:Recovery Room Tavern

Tattooed Moose4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-29903328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-7591tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:Paddock & Whisky

Tattooed Moose4845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-29903328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-7591tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:DIG In The Park

Low Tide Brewing2863 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island(843) 576-9194lowtidebrewing.com

Runner-Up:Red's Ice House

Republic Garden & Lounge462 King St. Charleston(843) 724-7400republicreign.com

Runner-Up:Uptown Social

Republic Garden & Lounge462 King St. Charleston(843) 724-7400republicreign.com

Runner-Up:Uptown Social

The Citrus Club334 Meeting St. Eighth floor. Downtown(843) 872-9063thedewberrycharleston.com

Runner-Up:The Rooftop at Vendue

Femi Oyediran, Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar700B King St. Charleston(843) 718-3359graftchs.com

Runner-Up:Mark Solomon, Peninsula Grill

Charleston Sports Pub1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Charleston(843) 203-33299730 Dorchester Road. Summerville(843) 900-03931989 Maybank Hwy. West Ashley(843) 203-33191909 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant (843) 732-3334charlestonsportspub.com

Runner-Up:The Roost Bar and Grill

Home Team BBQ2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island(843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Poe's Tavern

Home Team BBQ2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island(843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Poe's Tavern

The Icehouse104 E. Doty Ave. Summerville(843) 261-0360theicehousesc.com

Runner-Up:Montreux Bar and Grill

The Icehouse104 E. Doty Ave. Summerville(843) 261-0360theicehousesc.com

Runner-Up:Dog and Duck

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Felix Cocktails et Cuisine

Saltwater Cowboys130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant(843) 856-0700saltwater-cowboys.com

Runner-Up:Red's Ice house

Gene's Haufbrau817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 225-4363

Runner-Up:The Roost Bar and Grill

Gene's Haufbrau817 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 225-4363

Runner-Up:Pearlz Oyster Bar

Avondale Wine & Cheese813 Savannah Hwy. B. West Ashley(843) 769-5444avondalewc.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

Runner-Up:Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar700B King St. Downtown(843) 718-3359graftchs.com

Runner-Up:Avondale Wine & Cheese

 It's safe to say Charleston isn't starving for food options — quite the opposite, in fact. The city's bursting at the seams with all kinds of dining experiences from casual counter service and food trucks or pop-ups to tasting menus and at-home private chefs. There's an option for everyone and a multitude of different cuisine styles to try. Craving sushi? O-Ku (Best Sushi) has you covered. Feeling French? Check out 39 Rue de Jean (Best French). Looking for the Best New Restaurant in town? Reserve a table at Rancho Lewis. The list of where to eat is never-ending, but a list of City Paper readers’ favorite haunts is a good start. —Michael Pham

Huriyali Gardens 401 Huger St. Downtown (843) 207-4436huriyali.com

Runner-Up:Beech

Jackrabbit Filly4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 460-0037jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner-Up:Xiao Bao Biscuit

Ruby's New York Style Bagels280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(854) 227-5866rubysnybagels.com

Runner-Up:Bagel Nation

Baguette Magic792 Folly Road. A. James Island (843) 471-5941baguettemagicchs.com

Runner-Up:Saffron Restaurant & Bakery

Lewis Barbecue464 N. Nassau St. Downtown(843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com

Runner-Up:Home Team BBQ

Vicious Biscuit409 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-7362viciousbiscuit.com

Runner-Up:Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

Millers All Day120 King St. Downtown(843) 501-73421956 Maybank Hwy. Unit A. James Island(843) 410-1553millersallday.com

Runner-Up:Early Bird Dinner

Lewis Barbecue464 N. Nassau St. Downtown(843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com

Runner-Up:Home Team BBQ

Poke Tea House441 Meeting St. Unit E. Downtown(854) 444-3591poketeahouse.com

Runner-Up:Ding Tea Ha Long Cafe

Dukes Barbecue331 Folly Road. James Island (843) 789-4801 4428 Spruill Ave. Unit B. North Charleston (843) 554-1110

Runner-Up:Nirlep

Poe's Tavern2210 Middle St. Sullivan's Island (843) 883-0083poestavern.com

Runner-Up:Little Jack's Tavern

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant. (843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Hamby Catering

goat.sheep.cow. 106 Church St. Downtown (843) 480-2526804 Meeting St. #102. Downtown(843) 203-3118goatsheepcow.com

Runner-Up:Avondale Wine & Cheese

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano1302 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 722-26331471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-3146santisrestaurantemexicano.com

Runner-Up:El Molino Supermarket

DB's Cheesesteaks Hoagies & More2 Avondale Ave. West Ashley (843) 225-3231dbscheesesteak.com

Runner-Up:Jersey Mike's

Boxcar Betty's1922 Savannah Hwy. 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:Raising Canes

Red Orchids China BistroNow closed

Runner-Up:Jackrabbit Filly

Christophe Artisan Chocolatier 90 Society St. Downtown(843) 297-86741901 Ashley River Road. #2A. West Ashley(843) 225-9133christophechocolatier.com

Runner-Up:Remy Funfrock at Hotel Bennett's La Pâtisserie

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer4 Vanderhorst St. Downtown(843) 853-7186facebook.com/kuducharleston

Runner-Up:The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

The Kingstide32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island(843) 216-3832thekingstide.com

Runner-Up:Blondies Bagels & Cafe

The Kingstide32 River Landing Drive. Daniel Island(843) 216-3832thekingstide.com

Runner-Up:Sermet's Courtyard

East Bay DeliVarious locationseastbaydeli.com

Runner-up:Mozzo Deli

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar198 E. Bay St. #100. Downtown (843) 722-5893carmellasdessertbar.com

Runner-up:Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Peninsula Grill

Duck Donuts1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #16B. West Ashley(843) 724-9917duckdonuts.com

Runner-Up:Hero Doughnuts and Buns

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Millers All Day

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:FIG

Lost Dog Cafe106 W. Huron Ave. Folly Beach (843) 588-9669lostdogfollybeach.com

Runner-Up:Rita's Seaside Grill

Jack of Cups Saloon34 Center St. Folly Beach(843) 633-0042jackofcupssaloon.net

Runner-Up:Rita's Seaside Grill

Roti Rolls(843) 822-5070eatrotirolls.com

Runner-Up:BlackOut Burger

39 Rue de Jean39 John St. Downtown (843) 722-8881 holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jean

Runner-Up:NICO Oysters + Seafood

Leon's Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop698 King St. Downtown(843) 531-6500leonsoystershop.com

Runner-Up:Boxcar Betty's

Tattooed Moose3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-75914845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:Felix Cocktail et Cuisine

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar198 East Bay St. #100. Downtown (843) 722-5893carmellasdessertbar.com

Runner-Up:Beardcat's Sweet Shop

Five Loaves Cafe1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-1043214 N. Cedar St. Summerville (843) 804-9410 fiveloavescafe.com

Runner-Up:Brown Dog Deli

Stella's114 St. Philip St. Downtown (843) 400-0026stellascharleston.com

Runner-up:Kairos Mediterranean

Grace & Grit320 Wingo Way. Mount Pleasant(843) 698-4748gracegrit.com

Runner-Up:Page's Okra Grill

Kairos Mediterranean975 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 376-20111100 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 606-9314eatkairos.com

Runner-Up:My Big Fat Greek Trailer

Jack's Cosmic Dogs2805 N. Hwy 17. Mount Pleasant (843) 884-7677jackscosmicdogs.com

Runner-Up:Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich CafeVarious locationsyeolefashioned.com

Runner-Up:Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

Malika Canteen1333 Theater Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-51781977 Maybank Hwy. James Islandmalikacanteen.com

Runner-Up:Nirlep

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen31 J.C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms (843) 886-3474acmelowcountrykitchen.com

Runner-Up:Sea Biscuit Cafe

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen31 J.C. Long Blvd. Isle of Palms (843) 886-3474acmelowcountrykitchen.com

Runner-Up:Coda del Pesce

Wild Olive2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 737-4177 wildoliverestaurant.com

Runner-Up:Melfi's

Millers All Day120 King St. Downtown(843) 501-73421956 Maybank Hwy. Unit A. James Island(843) 410-1553millersallday.com

Runner-Up:Baguette Magic

Kwei Fei1977 Maybank Hwy. James Islandkweifei.com

Runner-Up:Mondo's

O-Ku463 King St. Downtown (843) 737-0112o-kusushi.com

Runner-Up:Shiki

Tattooed Moose3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-75914845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:Sunrise Bistro

Wild Olive2867 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 737-4177 wildoliverestaurant.com

Runner-Up:The Royal Tern

Huriyali Gardens401 Huger St. Downtown (843) 207-4436huriyali.com

Runner-Up:Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant (843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Coastal Crust

Tattooed Moose3328 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island (843) 952-75914845 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 277-2990tattooedmoose.com

Runner-Up:The Royal American

Booze Pops424 King St. (843) 200-8422boozepop.com

Runner-Up:Marsh Hen Mill Grits

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant(843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Lewis Barbecue

Lewis Barbecue464 N. Nassau St. Downtown(843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com

Runner-Up:Page's Okra Grill

Santi's Restaurante Mexicano1302 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 722-26331471 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-3146santisrestaurantemexicano.com

Runner-Up:Rancho Lewis

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich CafeVarious locationsyeolefashioned.com

Runner-Up:The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar

Page's Okra Grill302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-3333pagesokragrill.com

Runner-Up:Vicious Biscuit

NICO Oysters + Seafood201 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 352-7969nicoshemcreek.com

Runner-Up:Page's Okra Grill

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant(843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Saltwater Cowboys

Rancho Lewis1503 King St. Downtown(843) 996-4500rancholewischs.com

Runner-Up:Vern's

Jackrabbit Filly4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 460-0037jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner-Up:The Junction Kitchen and Provisions

Jackrabbit Filly4628 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 460-0037jackrabbitfilly.com

Runner-Up:EVO Pizzeria

Saltwater Cowboys130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant(843) 856-0700saltwater-cowboys.com

Runner-Up:Blind Tiger Pub

167 Raw Oyster Bar193 King St. Downtown(843) 579-4997167raw.com/charleston

Runner-Up:Bowens Island Restaurant

John Lewis, Lewis Barbecue464 N. Nassau St. Downtown(843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com

Runner-Up:Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott's BBQ

EVO Pizzeria1075 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston(843) 225-1796evopizza.com

Runner-Up:Crust Wood Fired Pizza

D’Allesandro's Pizza229 St. Philip St. Downtown(843) 853-6337414 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-3593dalspizza.com

Runner-Up:Famulari's Pizzeria

Crosby's Seafood Co.2223 Folly Road. James Island(843) 577-3531crosbysseafood.com

Runner-Up:Mt. Pleasant Seafood

Poke Bros.5070 International Blvd. North Charleston(843) 718-1354644-H1 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 800-56001305 N. Main St. Summerville(843) 285-9053eatpokebros.com

Runner-Up:Beech

King BBQEatkingbbq.comInstagram: @kingbbqchs

Runner-up:Seol Ah's Korean Fusion Food

Brett McKee(843) 814-0167brettmckee.com

Runner-Up:Lauren Furey

167 Raw Oyster Bar193 King St. Downtown(843) 579-4997167raw.com/charleston

Runner-Up:NICO Oysters + Seafood

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Peninsula Grill

Nico Romo, NICO Oysters + Seafood, Bistronomy by Nico and Laura

Runner-Up:James London, Chubby Fish

Five Loaves Cafe1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-1043214 N. Cedar St. Summerville (843) 804-9410 fiveloavescafe.com

Runner-Up:Neon Tiger

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:FIG

Lewis Barbecue464 N. Nassau St. Downtown(843) 805-9500 lewisbarbecue.com

Runner-Up:Rodney Scott's BBQ

82 Queen82 Queen St. Downtown(843) 723-759182queen.com

Runner-Up:Chez Nous

California Dreaming1 Ashley Point Drive. West Ashley(843) 766-1644californiadreaming.rest

Runner-Up:Verde

Hank's Seafood Restaurant10 Hayne St. Downtown(843) 723-3474hanksseafoodrestaurant.com

Runner-Up:Chubby Fish

82 Queen82 Queen St. Downtown(843) 723-759182queen.com

Runner-Up:Fleet Landing

Page's Okra Grill302 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-3333pagesokragrill.com

Runner-Up:82 Queen

Nigel's Good Food3760 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston(843) 552-00799616 Hwy. 78. #11. Ladson(843) 718-17597000 Bowen Pier Drive. #2. Hanahannigelsgoodfood.com

Runner-Up:Page's Okra Grill

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Oak Steakhouse

Jersey Mike's SubsVarious Locationsjerseymikes.com

Runner-Up:East Bay Deli

The Obstinate Daughter2063 Middle St. Sullivan's Island(843) 416-5020theobstinatedaughter.com

Runner-Up:Poe's Tavern

The Obstinate Daughter2063 Middle St. Sullivan's Island(843) 416-5020theobstinatedaughter.com

Runner-Up:Poe's Tavern

Five Loaves Cafe1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. #100. Mount Pleasant (843) 849-1043214 N. Cedar St. Summerville (843) 804-9410 fiveloavescafe.com

Runner-Up:Vicious Biscuit

Laura101 N. Main St. Summerville(843) 738-6988laurasummerville.com

Runner-Up:Oscar's

Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:Millers All Day

O-Ku463 King St. Downtown (843) 737-0112o-kusushi.com

Runner-Up:Locals

El Molino Supermarket1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #301. West Ashley(843) 225-82445900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston(843) 261-8260facebook.com/elmolinosupermarket

Runner-Up:Taco Boy

Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar630 King St. Downtown(843) 577-5393barsacharleston.com

Runner-Up:Malagon

Basil1070 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston(843) 225-81611465 Long Grove Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 606-9641eatatbasil.com

Runner-Up:Taste of Thai

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant. (843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Sports Pub

Little Miss Ha915 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-7251littlemissha.com

Runner-Up:Pink Bellies

​​Halls Chophouse434 King St. Downtown(843) 727-0090300 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 900-6000hallschophouse.com

Runner-Up:The Royal Tern

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar186 Concord St. Downtown(843) 722-8100fleetlanding.net

Runner-Up:Tavern & Table

Early Bird Diner1644 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 277-2353earlybirddiner.com

Runner-Up:Three Little Birds

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant. (843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:The Glass Onion

Home Team BBQ1205 Ashley River Road. West Ashley126 Williman St. Downtown2209 Middle St. Sullivan's Island 3563 Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant. (843) 225-7427hometeambbq.com

Runner-Up:Swig & Swine

 Readers of the Charleston City Paper voted for their favorite places to go for a day of pampering or to receive essential medical care. Whether you need a good acupuncturist, day spa or OBGYN, this section has got you covered. Maybe you want to try a new workout class at The Works Cycle studio or HYLO Fitness. Or perhaps you’re looking for a more adventurous outing to the Museum of Living Art piercing studio or Broken Lantern Tattoo. No matter what's on your self-care list, these winners will point you in the right direction. —Chelsea Grinstead

Blue Heron Acupuncture & Apothecary711 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley(843) 937-6890blueheroncharleston.com

Runner-Up:Serenity Wellness

Dr. Brittney Epps, Serenity Wellness1019 Physicians Drive. C. West Ashley(843) 261-4038serenitywellcenter.com

Runner-Up:Sarah Stowers, Charleston Acupuncture

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

Runner-Up:Danielle Cois, O’Neill Plastic Surgery

Bishop Gadsden1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island (843) 762-3300 bishopgadsden.org

Runner-Up:Franke at Seaside

Barelli Barber701 E. Bay St. Downtown(843) 414-74574628 Spruill Ave. #102. North Charleston(843) 637-3775barrellibarber.com

Runner-Up:Causeys

Pure Barre Charleston164-C Market St. Downtown(843) 732-17271300 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 732-1749purebarre.com

Runner-Up:Barre South

Kate Burns, Exotic Impressions8780 Rivers Ave. #316. North Charleston(843) 797-22801042 E. Montague Ave. A. North Charleston(843) 797-249010150 Dorchester Road. #212. Summerville(843) 419-6527bodypiercingsc.com

Runner-Up:James Dunn, Piercing Perfection

Dr. Stephen Khouri, Khouri Chiropractic & Health Solutions149 E. Bay St. Downtown(843) 853-2225khourichiropractic.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Brantley Meier, The Bridge Chiropractic

The Works Cycle465 Meeting St. #160. Downtown1421 Shucker Circle. Mount Pleasant(843) 718-3386theworkschs.com

Runner-Up:Jibe Cycling Studio

Woodhouse Spa10 Westedge St. #150. Downtown725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 203-1772woodhousespas.com

Runner-Up:Urban Nirvana

Solomon Family Dentistry110 Parish Farms Drive. Summerville(843) 300-16351971 North Main St. Summerville(843) 695-9236497 W. Butternut Road. Summerville(843) 970-72993102 N. Hwy. 17. Mount Pleasant(843) 970-7292solomondentistry.com

Runner-Up:Cooper Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Dr. Jessica Peele, Cooper Cosmetic & Family Dentistry4830 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 225-8718cooperfamilysmiles.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Thomas Weir, James Island Dental Associates

Dr. Marguerite Germain, Germain Dermatology612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-4440germaindermatology.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Stephanie Smith Phillips, Mt. Pleasant Dermatology

Germain Dermatology612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-44401814 Crowne Commons Way. E7. Johns Island(843) 881-4440602 N. Main St. Summerville(843) 881-4440germaindermatology.com

Runner-Up:Mt. Pleasant Dermatology

KOR4 Elite Fitness1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley(843) 416-9080kor4elite.com

Runner-Up:Grit Box Charleston

Dr. Kerry Solomon, Carolina Eyecare Physicians1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant2060 Charlie Hall Blvd. #201. West Ashley(843) 881-3937drkerrysolomon.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Elyse DeWitt, Draisin Vision Group

Anne Bonny's Lash & Skin Boutique829 Savannah Hwy. Second floor. West Ashley(843) 225-20543509 Meeks Farm Road. Johns Island(843) 469-3490annebonnystudio.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Lash and Brow

Coastal Fertility Specialists1375 Hospital Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 883-5800342 Brighton Park Blvd. Summerville(843) 972-9444coastalfertilityspecialists.com

Runner-Up:Adore Fertility

HYLO Fitness880 Allbritton Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 606-2723466 Savannah Hwy. A. West Ashley(843) 606-5267hylofitness.com

Runner-Up:MUSC Wellness Center

Moxie Park Salon45 Romney St. #200. Downtown(843) 730-3102moxieparksalon.com

Runner-Up:Stella Nova

Crystal Mitchell, Coven Haircraft157 Market St. Downtown(843) 530-0728covenhaircraft.com

Runner-Up:Gabriella Guidobono, IX Artistry

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

Runner-Up:Roper St. Francis

Interim HealthCare3820 Faber Place Drive. #200. North Charleston(843) 569-5510charlestonsc.interimhealthcare.com

Runner-Up:Amedisys

Dr. Kerry Solomon, Carolina Eyecare Physicians1101 Clarity Road. Mount Pleasant2060 Charlie Hall Blvd. #201, West Ashley(843) 881-3937drkerrysolomon.com

Runner-Up:Dr. David O’Day, Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Dottie's Pharmacy325 Folly Road. #101. James Island(843) 501-9500dotspharmacy.com

Runner-Up:Sweetgrass Pharmacy

Robbin Wells, Urban Nirvana636D Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-1160urbannirvana.com

Runner-Up:Britney Franklin, Awaken Massage

Germain Dermatology612 Seacoast Pkwy. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-4440germaindermatology.com

Runner-Up:O’Neill Plastic Surgery Aesthetic and Laser Center

Tony, Ocean Nails & Spa1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd. #8. Mount Pleasant(843) 557-3767oceannailsandspamtp.com

Runner-Up:Anna Penegar, Obsidian Nails

Nails So Dep!601 Meeting St. #100. Downtown(843) 737-5453

Runner-Up:The Nail Place of Charleston

Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, The EpiCentre/Roper St. Francis2048 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley(843) 804-6010epicentrecharleston.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Lauren Hamilton, Roper St. Francis

Dr. Michael Cox, Cox Orthodontics108 Parish Farms Drive. Summerville(843) 553-4400491 W. Butternut Road. Summerville(843) 875-39005401 Netherby Lane. #400. North Charleston(843) 266-0070103 Greenland Drive. Goose Creek(843) 553-4400charlestonorthodontics.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Reese McElveen, Reese Orthodontics

Coastal Kids Dental & BracesVarious locationscoastalkidsdental.com

Runner-Up:Reese Orthodontics

Dr. Isabel Driggers, Coastal Kids Dental & Braces808 Wappoo Road. West Ashley(843) 212-8820122 Renaissance Lane. Charleston – Point Hope(843) 594-52401701 Beaucastel Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 892-11018600 Dorchester Road. North Charleston(843) 473-6636996 Tanner Ford Blvd. Hanahan(843) 212-8810coastalkidsdental.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Jennifer Patterson, Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Arlene Shawinski, Coastal Pediatric Associates2067 Charlie Hall Blvd. West Ashley(843) 573-2535776 Daniel Ellis Drive. James Island(843) 795-81001952 Long Grove Drive. #202. Mount Pleasant(843) 971-29922015 2nd Ave. #101. Summerville(843) 737-9465cpakids.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Lauren Tipton, Parkwood Pediatrics

Chandler Frisbie, The Works465 Meeting St. #160. Downtown1421 Shucker Circle. #1116 Mount Pleasant(843) 718-3386theworkschs.com

Runner-Up:Storm Squires, Grit Box Fitness

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)171 Ashley Ave. Downtown

Runner-Up:Roper St. Francis / ATI Physical Therapy

Dr. Douglas Gleaton, Liberty Doctors418 Folly Road. A. James Island(843) 795-53622175 Ashley Phosphate Road. D. North Charleston(843) 764-0770libertydoctors.com

Runner-Up:Dr. Cary Hickman, Roper St. Francis

Museum of the Living Arts47 Spring St. Downtown (843) 937-53001595 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley(843) 225-7127charlestonpiercing.com

Runner-Up:Exotic Impressions

Pilates of Charleston778 S. Shelmore Blvd. #104. Mount Pleasant(843) 608-8660

Runner-Up:Exhale Pilates Studio

Roper St. Francis316 Calhoun St. Downtown

Runner-Up:Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Dr. Patrick O’Neill, O’Neill Plastic Surgery245 Seven Farms Drive. #210. Daniel Island (843) 881-2130oneillplasticsurgery.com

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

O’Neill Plastic Surgery245 Seven Farms Drive. #210. Daniel Island (843) 881-2130oneillplasticsurgery.com

Runner-Up:Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery

Bishop Gadsden1 Bishop Gadsden Way. James Island (843) 762-3300bishopgadsden.org

Runner-Up:

Del Webb at Cane Bay

Charleston Glow1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd. #200. Mount Pleasant(843) 277-0924412 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville(843) 277-0924charlestonglow.com

Runner-Up:Glow Bar

Glenn Collins, Broken Lantern Tattoo1931 Belgrade Ave. West Ashley(843) 637-4999brokenlanterntattoo.com

Runner-Up:Brad Grimes, Blu Gorilla Tattoo

Broken Lantern Tattoo1931 Belgrade Ave. West Ashley(843) 637-4999

Runner-Up:Blu Gorilla Tattoo

Elise Richard, Avondale Therapy815 Savannah Hwy. #101. West Ashley(843) 870-0278avondaletherapy.com

Runner-Up:David Kalergis, Lowcountry Family & Children

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

Runner-Up:Charleston Harbor Veterinarians

European Wax Center1739 Maybank Hwy. James Island(843) 790-43751308 Theater Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-7667waxcenter.com

Runner-Up:Waxed Salon

The Works465 Meeting St. #160. Downtown1421 Shucker Circle. #1116. Mount Pleasant(843) 718-3386theworkschs.com

Runner-Up:Holy Cow Yoga Center

 Good news folks, every legislator featured in the following section was actually a legislator in 2022 (looking at y’all Joe Cunnningham voters last year). Yes, you’ll find politicians galore in this section, but there are also plenty of other familiar faces, like Rob Fowler (Best Do-Gooder/Activist) and Anita Zucker (Best Philanthropist). There's a bit of something for everybody here. Find your new favorite radio show or Instagram feed below, or celebrate a handful of politicians who did something right, instead of seething about those who did everything wrong. —Skyler Baldwin

Darius Rucker

Runner-Up:Bill Murray

Mike Seekings

Runner-Up:Ross Appel

"Our roads suck," Aug. 24

Runner-Up:"8 ways you can help our waters," Jan. 12

Tim Scott

Runner-Up:Nancy Mace

Jenny Honeycutt

Runner-Up:Kylon Middleton

Rob Fowler, WCBD News 2

Runner-Up:Anita Zucker, InterTech Group

Charleston Animal Society2455 Remount Road. North Charleston(843) 747-4849charlestonanimalsociety.org

Runner-Up:My Sister's House

@holycitysinner

Runner-Up:@charleston_daily

Brooke Ryan, Two Girls & a Guy on Mix 95.9

Runner-Up:Ric Rush, 103.5 WEZL

Two Girls & a Guy on Mix 95.9

Runner-Up:TJ and Jessica in the Morning, 92.5 Kickin’ Country

Holy City Sinner, @holycitysinner

Runner-Up:Charleston Daily, @charleston_daily

Carolyn Murray, WCBD News 2

Runner-Up:Ann McGill, WCSC Live 5 News

Kevin Bilodeau, WCSC Live 5 News

Runner-Up:Scott Eisberg, ABC News 4

WCSC Live 5 News

Runner-Up:WCBD News 2

Bill Walsh, WCSC Live 5 News

Runner-Up:Rob Fowler, WCBD News 2

@Live5News

Runner-Up:@holycitysinner

Live 5 Newslive5news.com

Runner-Up:Charleston City Paper

The Murdaugh murders

Runner-Up:BCSD superintendent termination

Warren Peper, The Post and Courier

Runner-Up:Brian Hicks, The Post and Courier

Anita Zucker, InterTech Group

Runner-Up:Ben Navarro, Sherman Financial Group

Joe Cunningham

Runner-Up:John Tecklenburg

105.5 The Bridge

Runner-Up:Mix 95.9

Tim Scott

Runner-Up:Joe Cunningham

Carol Tempel

Runner-Up:Courtney Waters

South Carolina Public Radio

Runner-Up:94.3 WSC

 Charleston is known for its scenic marshland, pristine beaches and unique forest landscape. So it's no surprise that the Holy City is rife with exciting outdoor activities — from kayaking adventures with Coastal Expeditions (Best Stand Up Paddleboard Company/Best Water Sports Company) to tee time at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Ocean Course (Best Golf Course). For those who like to get out on the water and fish, you’ll find City Paper readers’ go-to picks for Best Fishing Charter, Best Fishing and Tackle Shop and more in this section. Break out your sunscreen and bug spray and discover your next Charleston adventure. —Samantha Connors

Mike's Bikes808 Folly Road. James Island(843) 795-3322mikesbikescharleston.com

Runner-Up:Second Chance Bikes

The Alley31 Columbus St. Downtown(843) 818-4080thealleycharleston.com

Runner-Up:Ashley Lanes Bowling Center

Carolina Dive Locker303 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-1500carolinadivelocker.com

Runner-Up:Joe's Scuba

Haddrell's Point Tackle and Supply47 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley(843) 573-3474haddrellspoint.com

Runner-Up:Palmetto State Armory

RedFin Charters145 Lockwood Drive. Downtown(843) 277-5255inshorefishingcharters.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Outdoor Adventures

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island(843) 768-2121kiawahresort.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Municipal Golf Course

Coastal Expeditions514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms(843) 884-7684coastalexpeditions.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Outdoor Adventures

Raven Saunders

Runner-Up:Shelby Rogers

Charleston RiverDogs360 Fishburne St. Downtown (843) 723-7241milb.com/charleston

Runner-Up:South Carolina Stingrays

Charleston Harbor Marina24 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 284-7062charlestonharbormarina.com

Runner-Up:Bohicket Marina & Market

Half-Moon Outfitters280 King St. Downtown (843) 853-099094 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashley(843) 556-6279425 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant (843) 881-9472halfmoonoutfitters.com

Runner-Up:Sewee Outpost

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

Runner-Up:Riverfront Park in North Charleston

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

Runner-Up:South Carolina Aquarium

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

Runner-Up:Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Hanckel Marine2445 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 556-2550hanckelmarine.com

Runner-Up:Seel's Outboard

Coastal Expeditions514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms(843) 884-7684coastalexpeditions.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Outdoor Adventures

McKevlin's Surf Shop8 Center St. Folly Beach(843) 588-2247mckevlins.com

Runner-Up:Parrot Surf & Skate

Coastal Expeditions514 Mill St. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-768450 41st Ave. Isle of Palms(843) 884-7684coastalexpeditions.com

Runner-Up:Charleston Outdoor Adventures

 Whether you’re making that dreaded call to an attorney or a home repair service — or an excited and hopeful call to a wedding venue or pet trainer — it feels good to know that the person on the other end of the line knows what they’re doing. From the Best Criminal Defense Attorney (Andy Savage) and Best Roofing Company (New Beginnings Construction) to the Best Wedding Photographer (Justin Falk) and Best Pet Groomer (Dog Tired Pet Services), we have you covered with just about any service you can think of. So before you pick up the phone, make sure you pick up the City Paper. —Skyler Baldwin

Mr. Le Alterations120 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 763-6888

Runner-Up:Your Alteration Shoppe

Andy Savage, Savage Law Firm15 Prioleau St. Downtown(843) 720-7470savlaw.com

Runner-Up:Nick Thomas, Law Office of Nick Thomas

Jerod Frazier, Frazier Law Offices"8420 Dorchester Road. #202. North Charleston(843) 900-4529

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

Colleen Condon, Condon Family Law, LLC4840 Chateau Ave. North Charleston(843) 225-7288condonfamilylaw.com

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

Jerod Frazier, Frazier Law Offices8420 Dorchester Road. #202. North Charleston(843) 900-4529

Runner-Up:John Price, John Price Law Firm

Caliber CollisionVarious Locationscaliber.com

Runner-Up:Ascue's Auto Body & Paint Shop

Gerald's Tires & BrakesVarious locationsgeraldstires.net

Runner-Up:Richard's Automotive

Charleston Black Cab Company1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #2B. West Ashley(843) 216-2627charlestonblackcabcompany.com

Runner-Up:Yellow Cab

Fins Car WashVarious Locationsfinswash.com

Runner-Up:In & Out Car Wash

iDoctor1750 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 766-87783620 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston843-297-864175 Old Trolley Road. Summerville(843) 419-6380idoctorsc.com

Runner-Up:CPR Cell Phone Repair

ServiceMaster of Charleston3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston(843) 760-0404servicemasterofcharleston.com

Runner-Up:Southern Comfort Cleaning

ServiceMaster of Charleston3228 Industry Drive. North Charleston(843) 760-0404servicemasterofcharleston.com

Runner-Up:ServPro

Dog Tired Pet Services1233 Camp Road. James Island1989 River Road. Johns Island(843) 633-1032dogtiredsc.com

Runner-Up:My Three Dogs

Charleston Window & Glass4600 Ruff Road. D. North Charleston(843) 518-2283

Runner-Up:New Beginnings Construction

Lyerly's Dry CleanersVarious Locations(843) 377-6994lyerlys.com

Runner-Up:Chris’ Dry Cleaning

Charleston Electric1524 Shandon St. James Island(843) 408-0245charleston-electric.com

Runner-Up:Amped Electric

Abby Frye, PPHG Peninsula Events456 King St. Downtown(843) 853-1810pphgcharleston.com

Runner-Up:Blue Steel Promotions

South Carolina Federal Credit UnionVarious locations(800) 845-0432scfederal.org

Runner-Up:South State Bank

Heath Johnson, Bera Wealth Advisors235 Magrath Darby Blvd. #120. Mount Pleasant(843) 459-3096berawealth.com

Runner-Up:Michael P. Green, Apollon Wealth

Carpet Baggers Flooring3196 Marginal Road. West Ashley(843) 410-2680carpetbaggerscarpetone.com

Runner-Up:John Griffiths Hardwood Flooring

Morelli Heating & Air Conditioning2470 Faber Road. North Charleston(843) 554-8600morelliair.com

Runner-Up:Carney & Son 72 Degrees

New Leaf Builders3421 Maybank Hwy. Johns Island(843) 400-0280newleafsc.com

Runner-Up:Crescent Homes

Old Charleston Painting Company118 Stratford Dr. Summerville(843) 906-2272oldcharleston.com

Runner-Up:Jill of All Trades

New Beginnings Construction928 Savage Road. West Ashley(843) 789-4604newbeginningsconstructioninc.com

Runner-Up:Pear Tree Homes

ADTVarious locations(800) 716-3640adt.com

Runner-Up:CPI Security

State FarmVarious Locationsstatefarm.com

Runner-Up:KSA Insurance

Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston, Inc.1926 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 571-5720signaturekitchens.net

Runner-Up:South East Kitchens

The Greenery of Charleston145 President St. Downtown(843) 884-0084thegreeneryinc.com

Runner-Up:Simply Green Landscaping

Joye Law Firm5861 Rivers Ave. North Charleston(843) 508-90151731 N. Main St. A-1. Summerville(854) 220-9905joyelawfirm.com

Runner-Up:Condon Family Law

Shana Sue Smith, Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell 40 Calhoun St. #400. Downtown(843) 727-0307csvl.law

Runner-Up:Brent Heist, Heist Law Firm

Charleston Black Cab Company/Party Bus Charleston1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #2B. West Ashley(843) 216-2627charlestonblackcabcompany.compartybuscharleston.com

Runner-Up:Carolina Limousine

Matchstick Social1350 Ashley River Road. #500. West Ashley(843) 631-6273matchsticksocial.com

Runner-Up:Creativ Social + Marketing

Carolina One MortgageVarious Locationscarolinaonemtg.com

Runner-Up:SweetGrass Capital

Professional Movers of Charleston(843) 352-8696movepmc.com

Runner-Up:Smooth Move

Palmetto Exterminators624 Orleans Road. West Ashley(800) 585-8019720 North Gum St. Summerville(843) 873-7997

Runner-Up:HomeTeam Pest Defense

Dog Tired Pet Services1233 Camp Road. James Island1989 River Road. Johns Island(843) 633-1032dogtiredsc.com

Runner-Up:Barks N Bubbles

K9 Control Training 1731 Signal Point Road. James Island(843) 901-9499k9controltraining.com

Runner-Up:DOG DAZE

Simply Stefanee Photography(843) 330-5568simplystefanee.com

Runner-Up:Victorious Photography

Justin Falk Photography4043 Prosperity Road. Johns Island(843) 364-2577justinfalkphotography.com

Runner-Up:Molly Joseph Photography

Blitch Plumbing407 Fleming Road. James Island(843) 795-9674blitchplumbing.com

Runner-Up:Belle Plumbing

Atkinson Pools & Spas454 Jessen Lane. Daniel Island(843) 881-3068atkinsonpools.com

Runner-Up:Sweetwater Pools

Southeastern Management Group151 King St. Downtown(843) 577-8595semgsc.com

Runner-Up:Daniel Ravenel Real Estate

Greystar465 Meeting St. #500. Downtown(843) 579-9400greystar.com

Runner-Up:CREC Property Management

Runner-Up:MAA, Rivers Walk Apartments

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

Runner-Up:Del Shaffer

Carolina One Real EstateVarious locationscarolinaonerealestate.com

Runner-Up:Lively Charleston Properties

New Beginnings Construction928 Savage Road. West Ashley(843) 789-4604newbeginningsconstructioninc.com

Runner-Up:Roofing USA

Peter & Sons42 Windermere Blvd. West Ashley(843) 766-3277peterandsons.com

Runner-Up:Alex's Shoe Repair & Sales

Stomo Mobile Self Storage(844) 439-7866stomostorage.com

Runner-Up:Go-Store It

Liam Brennan

Runner-Up:Art of Daniel Green

Lowndes Grove266 St. Margaret St. Downtown(843) 853-1810pphgcharleston.com/venues/lowndes-grove

Runner-Up:Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

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

Runner-Up:Jodi Lee Films

 If you’re in the mood for a shopping trip, you’ll want to check out some ofCity Paper readers’ favorite choices around town. If you’re seeking a new cookbook recipe, Blue Bicycle Books (Best Book Store) has a few. Or perhaps you’ve run out of time to prepare a dish for your friend's potluck and need to grab a bottle of wine from Avondale Wine & Cheese (Best Wine Shop). Maybe you want to spice up your Friday night, so you swing by Bits of Lace (Best Lingerie Store) for something special. Whatever you’re looking to buy, shopping local is always a good way to discover new items and support the community. Head out and show your favorite Charleston shops some love. —Hillary Reaves

Carolina Girls1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. #119. West Ashley(843) 763-3006shopcarolinagirls.com

Runner-Up:Two Cumberland

Guilty Pleasures2992 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston(843) 767-0690guiltypleasuressc.com

Runner-Up:Badd Kitty

Mount Pleasant Mall708 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 388-8575mtpleasantmall.com

Runner-Up:The Station Park Circle

Artist & Craftsman Supply981 King St. Downtown(843) 937-5199artistcraftsman.com

Runner-Up:Hobby Lobby

Southern Belles: A Children's Clothier280 W. Coleman Blvd. J. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-1741southernbelleschildren.com

Runner-Up:Under the Almond Trees

Blue Bicycle Books420 King St. Downtown(843) 722-2666bluebicyclebooks.com

Runner-Up:Mr. K's Used Books, Movies and More

Copper Penny311 King St. Downtown(843) 723-2999280 W. Coleman Blvd. M. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-3497shopcopperpenny.com

Runner-Up:II Brunettes

Bridals by Jodi823 St. Andrews Blvd. West Ashley(843) 863-8400bridalsbyjodi.com

Runner-Up:The Bridal House of Charleston

Charleston Hemp Collective473 King St. Downtown(843) 305-4367charlestonhempcollective.com

Runner-Up:I Heart CBD

Southern Belles: A Children's Clothier280 W. Coleman Blvd. J. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-1741southernbelleschildren.com

Runner-Up:Palmetto Moon

Smoke ‘N Brew815 Folly Road. James Island(843) 501-7979smokenbrew.com

Runner-Up:Charlestowne Tobacco & Wine

Palmetto Moon1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 849-81224840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801. North Charleston(843) 763-74442150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston(843) 553-0552416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville(843) 871-7727palmettomoononline.com

Runner-Up:College of Charleston Bookstore

Captain's Comics and Toys1209 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. D. West Ashley(843) 766-6611captainscomics.com

Runner-Up:Soundwave Comics

Consign Charleston1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley(843) 225-9055consigncharleston.com

Runner-Up:Next to New

The Station Park Circle4610 Spruill Ave. North Charleston(843) 225-1130facebook.com/thestationparkcircle

Runners-up:Consigning Women

Once Upon a Child946 Orleans Road. F1. West Ashley(843) 724-91607800 Rivers Ave. #1440. North Charleston(843) 824-1242onceuponachild.com

Runner-Up:Tiny Tadpoles

Bert's Market202 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach(843) 588-9449bertsmarket.com

Runner-Up:Queen Street Grocery

Jackson Davenport Vision Center379 King St. Downtown(843) 722-4416jacksondavenportvision.com

Runner-Up:SEE Eyewear

Tiger Lily Florist131 Spring St. B. Downtown1614 Camp Road. James Island(843) 723-2808tigerlilyflorist.com

Runner-Up:Roadside Blooms

Havens Fine Framing1070 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 881-1543havensfineframing.com

Runner-Up:Frames Unlimited

Celadon Home1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-7005celadonathome.com

Runner-Up:The Station Park Circle

Hyams Garden & Accent Store870 Folly Road. James Island(843) 795-4570hyamsgardencenter.com

Runner-Up:Abide A While Garden Boutique

Palmetto Moon1632 Palmetto Grande Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 849-81224840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. #801. North Charleston(843) 763-74442150 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston(843) 553-0552416 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville(843) 871-7727palmettomoononline.com

Runner-Up:Old Whaling Company

Harris TeeterVarious locationsharristeeter.com

Runner-Up:Publix

Royall Ace Hardware883 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-2551royallhardware.com

Runner-Up:West Ashley True Value

Celadon Home1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-7005celadonathome.com

Runner-Up:GDC Home

Croghan's Jewel Box308 King St. Downtown(843) 723-3594croghansjewelbox.com

Runner-Up:Polly's Fine Jewelry

Charleston Lighting and Interiors1640 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley(843) 305-7364charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

Runner-Up:Circa Lighting

Bits of Lace453 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 531-6625bitsoflace.com

Runner-Up:Guilty Pleasures

Jeff Plotner and Ben Ross, Brackishbrackish.com

Runner-Up:Missy Johnson, Black Octopus Mercantile

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-4371boonehallplantation.com

Runner-Up:Legare Farms

Queen Street Grocery133 Queen St. Downtown(843) 723-4121queenstreetgrocerycafe.com

Runner-Up:Wisconsin Meat and Cheese

Whole Foods1125 Savannah Hwy. West Ashley(843) 329-6540923 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 971-7249wholefoodsmarket.com

Runner-Up:Earth Fare

Bottles Beverage Superstore610 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 849-94631110 N. Main St. Summerville(843) 875-6666shopbottles.com

Runner-Up:East Bay Wine & Spirits

Avondale Wine & Cheese813 Savannah Hwy. B. West Ashley(843) 769-5444avondalewc.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

Runner-Up:Bottles Beverage Superstore

Mount Pleasant Towne Centre1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant(843) 216-9900mtpleasanttownecentre.com

Runner-Up:Tanger Outlets

M. Dumas & Sons294 King St. Downtown(843) 723-8603mdumasandsons.com

Runner-Up:Berlin's For Men

Low Country Harley-Davidson4707 Dorchester Road. North Charleston(843) 554-1847lowcountryharley.com

Runner-Up:American Biker

Fox Music House4248 Dorchester Road. North Charleston(843) 740-7200foxmusichouse.com

Runner-Up:Ye Olde Music Shop

Sherwin-WilliamsVarious locationssherwin-williams.com

Runner-Up:Spectrum Paint/Benjamin Moore

Money Man PawnVarious locationsfacebook.com/BamTheMoneyMan

Runner-Up:Gene's Jewelry & Pawn

Dolittle's 22 Windermere Blvd. F. West Ashley(843) 852-5811dolittles.com

Runner-Up:Hairy Winston

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston7151 Rivers Ave. North Charleston(843) 804-6648hendricktoyotanorthcharleston.com

Runner-Up:Fred Anderson Toyota

CarMax712 Savage Road. West Ashley(843) 769-7102carmax.com

Runner-Up:Fred Anderson Toyota

Charleston Farmers Market329 Meeting St. Downtown(843) 724-7305charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Runner-Up:Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Monster Music & Movies946 Orleans Road. West Ashley(843) 571-4657monstermusicsc.com

Runner-Up:Gray Cat Music

Phillips Shoes80 Folly Road Blvd. West Ashleyz(843) 763-1000philipsshoes.com

Runner-Up:Shoes on King

I Heart CBD423 W. Coleman Blvd. A. Mount Pleasant(843) 823-52931722 Ashley River Road. West Ashley(843) 576-44401083 E. Montague Ave. C. North Charleston(843) 203-42438510 Rivers Ave. F. North Charleston(843) 996-4165facebook.com/Iheartcbd843

Runner-Up:Smoke ‘N Brew

DICK’S Sporting Goods2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. West Ashley(843) 573-0891114 Bowman Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 800-3032355 Azalea Square Blvd. Summerville(843) 873-4065dickssportinggoods.com

Runner-Up:Fleet Feet

The Scratch Pad409 Mill St. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-3433facebook.com/scratchpadmp

Runner-Up:Ink Meets Paper

Charleston Animal Society Second Chance Resale and Adoption Center5101 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston(843) 225-4193secondchanceresale.org

Runner-Up:Goodwill

Gerald's Tires & Brakes1 Magnolia Road. West Ashley(843) 566-19103900 Dorchester Road. North Charleston(843) 747-40114900 Rivers Ave. North Charleston(843) 744-32855646 Rivers Ave. A. North Charleston(843) 747-2433geraldstires.net

Runner-Up:Hay Tire Pros

Smoke ‘N Brew815 Folly Road. James Island(843) 501-7979smokenbrew.com

Runner-Up:King's Leaf

Wonder Works188 Meeting St. Downtown (City Market)(843) 577-2422624 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant(843) 849-6757wonderworkstoys.com

Runner-Up:Hollipops Fine Toys and Gifts

Smoke ‘N Brew815 Folly Road. James Island(843) 501-7979smokenbrew.com

Runner-Up:Airavata Vapors

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

Runner-Up:The Exchange Factor

High Rise Seltzershighrisebev.com

Runner-Up:Dalai Sofia

Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant916 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mount Pleasant(843) 884-9518gwynns.com

Runner-Up:II Brunettes

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