Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2024

71 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com FOOD AND DRINK Left to Right; Jeff Filosa, LoLA; Nataly Schuster, SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar; Bryant Darigan, Sommba Cocina; Front; Richard Thomasson, Bohemian Bull. Photo by Mark Staff. BEST AÇAÍ BOWL Playa Bowls will bowl you over with crazy-fresh ingredients and tantalizing combinations like Avalanche Coconut and Apple Turn Up Acai. From smoothies to juices and cold brew coffees to oatmeal, Playa specializes in making healthy taste amazing. And don’t worry, they’ll help you pronounce açaí before you order it! Other finalists: Tres Palmas Açai, Beech Açaí Shack BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT Since 2009, Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill has been the spot in Mount Pleasant for sushi, hibachi and lunchtime bentos. A 2023 finalist, Fuji took top honors this year, which is no surprise given their extensive menu, weekly specials and 4-7 p.m. happy hour featuring an ample sake selection. Kanpai! Other finalists: Basil, Bon Banh Mi, Tokyo Bistro, Wasabi BEST BAGELS When you’re craving an authentic New York-style bagel experience but don’t want to leave Mount Pleasant, Ruby’s Bagels has you covered. With 20 flavors of bagels served daily, delicious spreads, breakfast sandwiches and classic deli favorites like a pastrami Reuben and tuna melt, Ruby’s brings the big city to South Carolina. Other finalists: Spread Bagelry, Charleston Bagel

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