Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2018

www.ChsWomenInBusiness.com | www.LCWomenInBusiness.com | www.LCwib.com WIB - 47 T hough Bistro Toulouse recently celebrated four years of exquisite French cuisine, owner Candice Mahala said she has been entertaining people since she was old enough to reach the stove top. Originally from Washington, D.C., Mahala moved to Charleston in 2013 with life and business partner Matthew Schulz with dreams of opening their first place together after meeting at the Culinary Institute of America over a decade prior. Six months of hard work later, Bistro Toulouse opened its doors, and Mahala has enjoyed every moment since: “Every day there is an opportunity to see and experience something new. I love seeing our regular customers return and bring their friends and family to experience our restaurant.” While known for incredible food – including local awards for Best French Restaurant – Mahala and her team are also dedicated to both their community and causes that are near to the heart, even if they are far in distance: “Last year we ran a special wine promo to help raise money for Rebuild Wine Country and Habitat for Humanity in Napa and Sonoma counties, where many people lost their homes and businesses due to wild fires.” When she’s not busy running the restaurant, Mahala enjoys experiencing new foods and wine, traveling, sneaking in a round of golf or taking a drive around town with the top down. Candice Mahala Bistro Toulouse 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-216-3434 www.bistrotoulouse.com By Krysta Chapman Photo by Jenn Cady. Thank you for voting us Best French Restaurant 3 years in a row! Classic French Cuisine, Fine Wines and Creative Cocktails Open for Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch Lunch Wednesday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner Wednesday - Sunday 5:00pm - 9:30pm Brunch Saturday - Sunday 11:00am -3:00pm Sea Island Shopping Center • 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Suite I, Mt Pleasant, SC 843-216-3434 | www.BistroToulouse.com Happy Hour Wednesday - Friday 5:00 - 6:30pm $2 off Signature Cocktails and Wines by the Glass $1 off Draft Beer and select Bottled Beer $6 Mussels, $3 Frites, $3 Marinated Olives Wine Wednesday $10 off ALL bottles of Wine ALL day!