The Charleston City Paper released their annual “Best of Charleston” list for 2013, giving us an insight into what locals and critics love. Sifting through the list, I’m proud to say Park Circle was represented very well. Here’s my condensed “Best of Park Circle” list for 2013 with links to what the Charleston City Paper had to say!
Best of Park Circle
Politics, Public Affairs & Personalities
Critics’ Pick – Best Compromise: The City of North Charleston
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Critics’ Pick – Best Whitman’s Sample of Amateur Music: The Mill Open Mic Nights
Critics’ Pick – Back Alley Art – Avondale and Park Circle’s chArt Initiative and Outdoor Gallery
Recreation, Health & Beauty
Critics’ Pick – Best Reason to Stay Inside – The New Danny Jones Indoor Pool
Critics’ Pick – Best Tentative Pool Club – Mixson Bath and Racquet Club
Critics’ Pick – Best News for Park Circle Cyclists – Bike Lanes down Spruill Avenue
Shops & Wares
Readers’ Picks – Best Furniture Store – Celadon
Critics’ Picks – Best Place to buy a copy of Frankie goes to Hollywood’s Debut, the Bee Gee’s Odessa, and Alice Coopers Welcome to my Nightmare – Mr. K’s
Critics’ Picks – Best Little Market in a Faux-Village Neighborhood – Mixson Market
Eating & Drinking Out
Readers’ Pick – Best Authentic Pub – Madra Rua
Readers’ Pick – Best North Charleston Bar – Madra Rua
Readers’ Pick – Best North Charleston Restaurant – EVO
Readers’ Pick – Best Burger – Sesame Burgers and Beer
Readers’ Pick – Best Food Product – Sweeteeth Chocolate
Critics’ Pick – Best Onion Rings in Town – Sesame Burgers and Beer
Critics’ Pick – Best Use of Sriracha in the A.M. – Breakfast Taco at Mixson Market
Critics’ Pick – Best Winter Warmer – Fisherman’s Pie at Madra Rua
Critics’ Pick – Best New Must-Have Breakfast – Speck and Provolone Croissant at EVO Bakery
Critics’ Pick – Best New Addition – Sandwiches at EVO
Critics’ Pick – Best Party Hosts – Brewvival Crew
Critics’ Pick – Best Way to get Drunk and a Sugar High at the Same Time – Girl Scout Cookie Shake at Sesame Burgers and Beer
Critics’ Pick – Best News for Lungs – Madra Rua goes Non-Smoking