Best of Mount Pleasant 2019

10 BEST OF 2019 www.BestOfMPTickets.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com 2019 W W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M Centre, Belle Hall Shopping Center or Mount Pleasant Square on Ben Sawyer. Second – Baskin Robbins Third – Sweet Frog BEST GROCERY STORE If you’ve never bought lunch or side items from the Publix deli, you’re missing out. Their subs are reasonably priced and tasty, and the hot bar dishes up hearty comfort food. And if you eat before you shop for groceries, maybe you won’t be tempted to make all those impulse buys. Second – Harris Teeter Third – Whole Foods BEST HAPPY HOUR “Don’t worry, be happy,” as the old song goes. But if you’re worried about something, find your happiness at Water’s Edge , where our jovial readers will be glad to toast your improved mood with a cocktail. With a view of Shem Creek and a relaxing drink, your troubles will drift away like a pelican on the current. Second – Saltwater Cowboys Third – Red’s Ice House BEST HOT DOG What’s so special about a hot dog – any hot dog? At Jack’s Cosmic Dogs , they’re jazzed up with amazing, intergalactic variations. There’s the Planet Dog (Jamaican relish), the Rocket Corn Dog, as well as the original Cosmic Dog (Blue Cheese Slaw and sweet potato mustard) and so many more. Houston, we don’t have any problems! Second – Johnnie’s at Royall Ace Third – Skoogies BEST ICE CREAM Of all ice-cream eateries in town, voters agreed Ye Ole Fashioned is the cherry on top. They support local sports teams, contribute to the community and serve up delicious burgers, dogs and sandwiches. Every meal there is best followed with an ice cream; scoops, cones, cups, sundaes, shakes or malts – grab a spoon.  Second – BeardCat’s Sweet Shop Third – Marble Slab BEST ITALIAN Cozy and intimate, Amalfi’s is a friendly neighborhood spot to nosh on some quality pizza and Italian classics like spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. Tucked away in the back of Belle Hall Shopping Center, it may appear small and unassuming, but it’s big on flavor, and the prices won’t break your bank. Second – Bricco Bracco Third – La Pizzeria BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT We kinda feel sorry for kids – they’re picky eaters, and they don’t know the delicious food they’re missing. But we don’t feel sorry for kids when we take them to Chick-fil-A. Voted best kid-friendly restaurant by our readers, it’s one place adults and children leave full and happy. Second – Steel City Pizza Third – Coastal Crust BEST MAC ‘N’ CHEESE Although its full name is Crave Kitchen & Cocktails , most gourmets call it simply “Crave.” And one menu item that just about everyone “craves” at their tables is that Southern delicacy, mac ‘n’ cheese. It’s a delectable concoction featuring 10-year cave-aged sharp cheddar, imported parmagiano, handmade mozzarella, Italian cavatappi pasta and the chef’s secret ingredients. Dig in! Second – Graze Third – Coleman Public House BEST MEXICAN People of the Lowcountry, meet Baja California in Mexico. Look no further than MEX 1 Coastal Cantina for the perfect place to grab tacos and a margarita made with house-infused tequila. After a day on the beach, you can relax on the porch or sit inside and watch locals surfing on the televisions. Second – Carmen y Juan’s Third – SOL BEST NEW RESTAURANT Pier 22 on Sullivan’s Island may be one of the new kids on the restaurant block, but they are quickly