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The Power of Ten
A decade of the best of charleston offers a modern history of local successes
Politics and Public Affairs Attractions & City Living News & Media Culture, Arts & Entertainment Shops & Wares Recreation, Health, & Beauty Eating Drinking All Winners Let's be honest: 10 years isn't much time in the grand scheme of things.
Stuff Happens
We've got to admire the resourcefulness of the typical Best of Charleston ballot stuffer, if not his or her intelligence. This is somebody who cares deeply about the outcome, after all, and we have an inherent affection for such people.
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Best City Council Member
Wendell Gilliard
Wendell Gilliard The City Paper isn't the only one celebrating 10 years.
Best Political Gaffe
Sandi Engelman's CPT comment
Sandi Engelman's CPT comment Weeks before last November's election, Sandi Engelman (never one to parse words) tried to defend her spending habits on the district's dime by accusing Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson of being late for flights because she was on "CPT."
Best County Council Member
Tim Scott
Tim Scott Nearly 10 years ago, Tim Scott posted the Ten Commandments outside council chambers.
Best School Board Member
Arthur Ravenel Jr.
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Unlike many other races, Best School Board Member has never really been a lock for anyone.
Best Conservative
Arthur Ravenel Jr./None
Arthur Ravenel Jr./None Things aren't going well for conservatives these days.
Best Philanthropist
Jerry and Anita Zucker
Jerry and Anita Zucker As local billionaires and ardent philanthropists, it's not surprising that the Zuckers topped the list of givers again this year.
Best Local Cause and Fund-Raising Event
Darkness to Light and Circle of Light Gala
Darkness To Light Circle of Light Gala
Best Progressive and Community Activist
Dana Beach
Dana Beach Who would have thought that Charleston's Best Progressive once worked for Best Conservative and former Congressman Arthur Ravenel Jr.?
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Best Festival & Best Cultural Event
Spoleto Festival USA
Spoleto Festival USA Really, is there another honest-to-god, unironic candidate for this category?
Best New Building
College of Charleston's Addlestone Library
College of Charleston's Addlestone Library Downtown.
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Oak Steakhouse
This is one of my favorite downtown restaurants. I have tried every appetizer and always… -brewengineer
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Craftsmen Kitchen and Tap House
I finally made it into the peninsula to visit Craftsmen Kitchen, after a couple month… -brewengineer
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Charleston Bakery
Web site advertising, sign on door, and telephone message says hours are 7 AM to… -Jim McKelvey
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Chopsticks House
This is truly the tastiest Chinese food in recent memory. After 10 years living near… -drval
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Phuong Restaurant
Yes! -Paul Cheney
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Bourbon be damned, it's time to return to rum
Seafaring Spirit
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City Council considers requiring bar security to patrol sidewalks, parking lots
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