Your votes are in. Congratulations to our CHStoday’s Best winners, who rose to the top as your favorite places to work, live, play, and eat:
Best brewery + distillery: Holy City Brewing | This craft brewery has it all — a beer garden, an extensive drink menu, soft pretzels, and several holiday markets coming up this December.
Best brunch: The Obstinate Daughter | It’s no wonder this spot was named a 2025 Michelin Recommended Restaurant of the American South — we can’t get enough of these brunch plates.
Best sports bar: Uptown Social | When Uptown Social isn’t hosting an exciting musical act, you can catch the game on one of its 48 TVs.
Uptown Social is your No. 1 choice in local sports bars.
Photo by Uptown Social
Best fine dining: Halls Chophouse | Come for the steak and seafood, stay for the warm atmosphere.
Best golf course: The Ocean Course | This iconic golf course supplies ocean views, challenging winds, and the most seaside holes in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Ocean Course is your No. 1 pick in local golf courses.
Photo via Wikimedia
Best dentist: James Island Dental Associates | This practice with 33 years serving the community is your go-to for cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, and family care.
Best gym + fitness center: HYLO Fitness Nexton | Different workouts have different benefits — that’s a truth HYLO specializes in, offering both high-intensity, adrenaline pumping classes and low-intensity, balanced classes under infrared heat.
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. This recently listed Kiawah Island property has both from its south-facing top-floor sundecks. The home’s four stories boast expansive windows to maximize sunlight, giving the tranquil oasis a tree house-like feel throughout its bright, 4,000+ sqft.
Trending
Meet the latest holiday trend taking over the internet: “Tacky Christmas.” The look leans into nostalgic kitsch — think rainbow lights, sparkly tinsel, and mismatched ornaments. Want to join in? Charleston’s thrift shops are a great place to start. (House Beautiful)
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$45. That’s the fee you’ll owe at TSA checkpoints starting in February if you show up without a REAL ID and still want to fly. Save yourself the cash (and the hassle) by securing your REAL ID in Charleston ahead of travel time.
Try This
The 2026 Winter Olympics begin in just 60 days. Soon, athletes from across the globe will head to the picturesque slopes of Northern Italy to compete for the highest accolades in Alpine athletics. Here in the Lowcountry, a visit to the ice rink at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina will help get you in the spirit of the Games.
Active
Healthy eating, going for walks, and gardening. Those are three things that a group of centenarians credit for their long life in a new UnitedHealthcare survey of 100-year-olds. Another common factor was strength training, so it’s never too late to go to the gym.
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27,400+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in manufacturing, sales, marketing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
Featured Deal
12 days. 12 daily specials. Charleston Medical Spa is unwrapping a new one-day-only deal each day through Saturday, Dec. 20 during their 12 Days of Christmas promo. Read: the perfect way to glow this holiday season. Check out the deals.*
Jobs
Can’t wait for The Cooper? Same. Their hiring event at The Charleston Place is already underway and runs through tomorrow, Dec. 9. Drop in from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today or 2-6 p.m. tomorrow, chat with the team, and maybe land an offer on the spot.*
Drink
It’s tiiiiime. The O-Bar’s holiday cocktails are here, Mariah Carey is on repeat, and we’re ready to sip in style. Sneak peek? Check.*
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$0. That’s how much 94% of patients pay to see a licensed dietitian with Nourish. Find a dietitian covered by insurance and build a personalized nutrition plan — a structured, supportive way to map out your 2026 wellness goals now.*
Craving a slice of ‘za? Chowhound just named D’Allesandro’s Pizza the top hole-in-the-wall pizza spot in South Carolina. Swing by for a slice, or take your pick of our stellar pizza scene.
Here are a few others that we love, too:
Charleston
Sabatino’s Pizza | Consistency is key and Sabatino’s passes the testwith its NYC-style pies. We like the Bronx Supreme pizza.
Mt. Pleasant
Orlando’s Pizza | You can’t beat the lunch special: a slice, a salad, and a drink for $10. They also have a Daniel Island location. We like the bacon gorgonzola pizza.
North Charleston
EVO Pizzeria | Pair your snack plate dinner special with a local draft beer. We like the pistachio pesto pizza.
Let’s finish with even more foodie news on this fine Monday morning.
Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene recently entered the Michelin Guide for the first time, and was met with controversy. As with all cities, locals have their favorites when it comes to regional classics.
That got me thinking: Which shrimp and grits spots should make the Michelin guide? Let me know.
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