The State's Best 2016

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016
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The States
Best 2016
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The States Best

Entertainment
Best Guided Tour The Spirit

of Lake Murray
Best Stage Theater Koger

Center for the Arts
3340 U.S. 378, Leesville; (803) 730-3044;

SpiritofLakeMurray.com
1051 Greene St.; (803) 777-5112;

www.kogercenterforthearts.com
Best Annual Community

Event S.C. State Fair
Claim to fame: Only dinner cruise yacht on

Lake Murray.
Years in business: 7.
Wow! factor: First-class dinner cruises available year-round.
The States Best

Food & Drink
Sunday, October 23, 2016
1200 Rosewood Drive; 803-799-3387;

www.statefair.org
SARA JOHNSON
BORTON
President and Publisher
BERNIE HELLER
Vice President of
Advertising
KATHY ALLEN
Director of Marketing
REBEKAH LEWIS HALL
Special Projects
Coordinator
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About this
section
A The
States Best is an
unscientific sampling
based on the subjective
polling of The States
readers. The results
appear in this special
section.
A The
information
contained in the listings
was obtained from
winners and other
sources.
A Every
effort was made

to print information as it
was provided. However,
some entries have been
edited for space and
content.
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On the cover
Cover design by Louie
Lanford.
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Wow! factor: The South Carolina State Fair is

a self-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to educating South Carolinas young
adults, with more than $300,000 in scholarships awarded annually.
Best Art Gallery Columbia

Museum of Art
1515 Main St.; (803) 799-2810;
www.columbiamuseum.org
Claim to fame: Engage your mind and enrich
your spirit at the Columbia Museum of Art,
which ranks among the leading art institutions in the country. Find innovative exhibitions and creative educational programs, plus
breathtaking art from around the world.
Wow! factor: Works by Sandro Botticelli,
Claude Monet, and Dale Chihuly under one
roof!
Best Childrens
Entertainment EdVenture
Childrens Museum
211 Gervais St.; (803) 779-3100;
www.edventure.org
Claim to fame: EdVenture is home to EDDIE, the worlds largest child.
Wow! factor: The Souths largest childrens
museum.
Best Golf Course Country

Club of Lexington
1066 Barr Road, Lexington; (803) 359-2515;
www.ccoflexington.com
Best Live Music Colonial Life

Arena
801 Lincoln St.; (803) 576-9200;
ColonialLifeArena.com
Wow! factor: Making memories for more
than 830,000 patrons this past year!
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Best-All-Around Restaurant
Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln St.; (803) 799-3838;
bluemarlincolumbia.com
Claim to fame: Shrimp and grits.
Best Museum South Carolina

State Museum
Best Bakery Tiffanys Bakery

& Eatery
301 Gervais St.; (803) 898-4921;

www.museum.state.sc.us
8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803)

736-2253; www.tiffanysofcolumbia.com
Claim to fame: Since its opening in October

1988, the S.C. State Museum has awed, delighted and enlightened millions of visitors
with the more than 70,000 artifacts in its
collection. The State Museum has been voted
one of the top three museums in the Southeast by readers of Southern Living magazine,
along with the High Museum in Atlanta and
the Smithsonian Institute.
Best Place for a Childs

Birthday Party Riverbanks
Zoo
500 Wildlife Parkway; (803) 779-8717;
www.riverbanks.org
Best Place to Take

Out-of-Towners Riverbanks
Zoo
Best Bang for the Buck

Lizards Thicket
lizardsthicket.com
Claim to fame: Lizards Thicket has been
owned and operated by three generations of
the Williams family. When you sit around our
tables, we take pride in serving your family
delicious, traditional Southern food. It
doesnt matter which of our 15 Thickets is
your favorite; you can always trust that well
treat you like one of our own at breakfast,
lunch and supper.
Wow! factor: Breakfast, lunch or supper,
from our family to yours, yall come!
Best Bar Liberty Tap Room

and Grill
828 Gervais St.; (803) 461-4677;
www.libertytaproom.com
500 Wildlife Parkway; (803) 779-8717;

www.riverbanks.org
Best Barbecue Shealys BBQ
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340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville; (803)

532-8135; www.shealysbbq.com
Claim to fame: Great food, great service!

Years in business: More than 31.
Claim to fame: Famous barbecue pork,

fried chicken and home-cooked vegetables. The place where people meet to
eat and eat to meet.
Wow! factor: Economic stimulus Mondays adult buffet, $8.75 all day!
Best Business Lunch

California Dreaming
401 Main St.; (803) 254-6767;
californiadreaming.rest
Best Bartender Joshua

Streetman, Motor Supply
Best Candy Shop The

Peanut Man Candy and Nut
Co.
920 Gervais St.; (803) 256-6687;

www.motorsupplycobistro.com
1215 Lincoln St.; (803) 799-9988;

www.thepeanutman.com
Best Beer List Old Mill

Brewpub
Best Caterer Shealys BBQ
711 E. Main St., Lexington; (803)

785-2337; www.oldmillbrewpub.net
340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville; (803)

532-8135; www.shealysbbq.com
Best Biscuit Biscuit House

10401 Broad River Road, Irmo; (803)
749-9369
ROB THOMPSON rthompson@thestate.com
Best Breakfast Eggs Up

Grill
and a kickin Sunday brunch.

Wow! factor: Fresh, made-to-order, local
ingredients, passion and fun!
2930 Devine St.; (803) 661-9174;

www.eggsupgrill.com
Best Burger Pawleys Front

Porch
Best Brewery River Rat

Brewery
827 Harden St.; (803) 771-8001;

www.pawleysfrontporch.com
1231 Shop Road; (803) 724-5712;

www.riverratbrewery.com
Claim to fame: Burgers.

Best Burrito San Jose

Best Brunch Cafe Strudel
300 State St., West Columbia;
www.cafestrudel.com
Claim to fame: Hangover hashbrowns
115 Northpoint Drive, Lexington; (803)

957-9443
4710 Augusta Road, Lexington; (803)
957-5171
1475 Old Orangeburg Road, Lexington;
(803) 808-0767
121 Dreher Road, West Columbia; (803)

661-9969
4525 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;
(803) 865-0717
498 Piney Grove Road, Columbia; (803)
750-3611
801 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia; (803)
419-8862
6118 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia;
(803) 783-6650
667-9107
1034 Chestnut St., Orangeburg; (803)
535-4200
2041 Wilson Road, Newberry; (803)
276-0166
1310 White Pond Road, Elgin; (803)
408-2757
808 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff; (803) 438-2133
110 Creech Road, Blythewood; (803)
735-9787
410 E. Columbia Ave.,
Batesburg-Leesville; (803) 332-0001
www.sanjosemex.com
Claim to fame: Famous barbecue pork,

fried chicken and home-cooked vegetables. The place where people meet to
eat and eat to meet.
Wow! factor: Economic stimulus Mondays adult buffet, $8.75 all day!
Best Cheesesteak The

Kingsman Restaurant
936 Axtell Drive, Cayce; (803)
796-8622; thekingsmanrestaurant.net
Claim to fame: Dry-aged, fresh-cut ribeye steaks and we serve just as many
Palmetto burgers (rib-eye burgers with
pimento cheese).
Wow! factor: Friends, family and food
serving you since 72.
Best Chicken Zesto of

West Columbia
504 12th St., West Columbia;
zestowestcolumbia.com
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Sports Performance
Personal Training
Return to Play
CrossFit (Irmo Only)
Jiu-Jitsu
Thank you for voting

Jason Brunson
as The State's Best
Personal Trainer
803-750-9036
jason@athletesarena.com
1019 Broad Stone Rd.

Irmo
2829 Millwood Ave.

Columbia
One on One, Individualized Care

Doctors of Physical Therapy
ABPTS Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists
Post Operative Rehabilitation Specialists
Titleist Performance Institute Golf Performance Specialists
Pose Method of Running Technique Specialists
No Referral Required Dry Needling Myofascial Cupping
2829 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
803.851.3506 www.VertexPT.com info@vertexpt.com
Thank you for

voting us
Best Physical
Therapy Practice!
Tell your physician
that you want to
come to Vertex!
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Claim to fame: Best chicken in Columbia! A favorite for tailgating or a quick

family meal!
Wow! factor: Huge cone towering over
us!
Best Chinese Food Miyos

3250 Forest Drive, Suite B, Columbia;
(803) 743-9996
715 Fashion Drive, Suite 1, Columbia;
(803) 788-8878
1220 Bower Parkway, Suite E2,
Columbia; (803) 781-7788
5594 Sunset Blvd., Suites D & E;
Lexington; (803) 957-9888
miyos.com
Claim to fame: M Gourmet Group offers
fresh, healthy food; fast, friendly service;
love and care to customers, staff, and
community; and reasonable prices.
Wow! factor: Eat fresh, eat healthy.
Best Coffee The Wired

Goat
709 Gervais St.; (803) 851-0990
908 Chapin Road, Chapin; (803)
201-5348
wiredgoat.cafe
Claim to fame: From our in-house roasted coffee and scratch-made syrups, to
high-quality custom bakery items and
unique food offerings, were aiming to
change the modern definition of a coffee
shop. We pair legendary service with
knowledge and passion to redefine the
coffee industry. We do it all with local
ingredients, mad science, and love!
Wow! factor: Most local menu in Columbia!
Best Craft Beer Craft and

Draft
2706 Devine St.;
www.craftanddraftbeer.com
Claim to fame: Columbias first craft
beer store.
Wow! factor: Come see us and discover

why were awesome!
Best Deli Grouchos Deli

611 Harden St.; (803) 799-5708
4717 Forest Drive; (803) 790-0801
111 Sparkleberry Crossing, Suite 8; (803)
419-6767
356-8800
2265 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia; (803)
796-7826
730 University Village Drive,
Blythewood; (803) 754-4509
800 Lake Murray Blvd., Suite 2, Irmo;
(803) 749-4515
138 Amicks Ferry Road, Suite B,
Chapin; (803) 945-2001
www.grouchos.com
Claim to fame: Trademark subs and
salads served with Grouchos famous 45

sauces since 1941.
Wow! factor: The Midlands destination
for fast, fresh and original food since
1941.
Best Dessert Nonnahs

930 Gervais St.; (803) 779-9599;
www.nonnahs.com
Claim to fame: More than 25 desserts to
choose from, including cakes, pies, tarts,
cheesecakes and flaming desserts.
Wow! factor: Nonnahs is Shannon
spelled backwards.
Best Distillery Copper

Horse Distilling
929 Huger St.; (803) 779-2993;

www.copperhorsedistilling.com
Claim to fame: Small-batch, hand-crafted, artisan spirits in the heart of South
Carolina.
Wow! factor: Mashing, fermentation,
distillation, bottling, labeling and packaging all in-house.
Best Draft Beer Craft and

Draft
2706 Devine St.;
www.craftanddraftbeer.com
Claim to fame: Columbias first craft
beer store.
Wow! factor: Come see us and discover
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Thank You
For Helping
One in Four
Thats more than 250,000 children
in our state who go to bed hungry.
With your help, we provided over
23.4 million meals last year. But,
theres more work to be done.
Your donations
matter.
Help us eleminate
hunger.
www.harvesthope.org
Voted Best Seafood and Best All-Around Restaurant
803-799-3838
1200 Lincoln Street
for Voting Dr. Jaime Brown Price

Best Obstetrician in The State!
LEXINGTON: 811 West Main Street, Suite 210
WEST COLUMBIA: 2728 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 201
IRMO: 1 Wellness Boulevard, Suite 203
LexingtonWomensCare.com (803) 936-8100
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Wow! factor: Product, personality, and

creativity.
Best French Restaurant

Crepes et Croissants
1465 Sumter St.; (803) 462-4779;
crepesetcroissants.com
Claim to fame: Savory and sweet crepes
and fresh pastries.
Wow! factor: Showcasing French cuisine
and culture to the people of Columbia.
Best Greek Restaurant

Zorbas
6169 St. Andrews Road; (803) 772-4617
Best Happy Hour Old Mill

Brewpub
785-2337; www.oldmillbrewpub.net
Best Hot Dog Sandys

Famous Hot Dogs
825 Main St.; (803) 254-6914;
www.sandyshotdogs.com
why were awesome!
Best Restaurant for

Family Dining with Kids
Flight Deck Restaurant
109-A Old Chapin Road, Lexington;
(803) 957-5990;
www.flightdeckrestaurant.net
Best Fast Food Restaurant

Rushs
Locations in Columbia, Lexington and
Camden; rushs.net
Claim to fame: Hometown favorite fastfood restaurant.
Wow! factor: One of the top five local
restaurant chains in the U.S. for customer
satisfaction.
Best Fine Dining

Restaurant Ristorante
Divino
803 Gervais St.; (803) 799-4550;
www.ristorantedivino.com
Best First Date Restaurant

Best Ice Cream Zesto of
Als Upstairs
West Columbia
300 Meeting St., West Columbia; (803)
794-7404; www.alsupstairsitalian.com
Best Food Truck 2 Fat 2

Fly
2fat2flywings.com
Claim to fame: Bone-in stuffed chicken
wings, a segment on Cooking Channels
Eat Street, and a reality series titled
Wingmen.
504 12th St., West Columbia;

zestowestcolumbia.com
Claim to fame: Best chicken in Columbia! A favorite for tailgating or a quick
family meal!
Wow! factor: Huge cone towering over
us!
Best Indian Restaurant 2

Gingers
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Thank You for Voting Us

Best New Restaurant in the Midlands!
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245 Bush River Road; (803) 772-5121;

2-Gingers.com
Years in business: 112
Wow! factor: Authentic Indian curries
and dosas!
Best Italian Restaurant

Alodias Cucina Italiana
2736 N. Lake Drive; (803) 781-9814;
alodias.com
Best Japanese Restaurant

Miyabi Japanese Steak &
Seafood House
442 Columbiana Drive; (803) 407-1264;
www.facebook.com/miyabicolumbia
Best Korean Restaurant

Blue Cactus Cafe
2002 Greene St.;
www.facebook.com/BlueCactusCafeSC
Best Lunch DiPratos

342 Pickens St.; (803) 779-0606;
www.dipratos.com

Wow! factor: Pimento cheese and pita
chips!!!
Best Margarita Cantina 76

1301 Main St.; (803) 764-1769
2901 Devine St., Suite A; (803)
708-6004
www.cantina76.com
Claim to fame: We are a locally owned
and operated restaurant featuring a taqueria-based menu in a lively cantina
atmosphere. We only use the freshest
ingredients, and everything on the menu
is made from scratch in-house daily. Our
Cantina also offers some of the finest

beers, wines and tequilas to complement
your meal.
Wow! factor: Cantina 76 wants to provide a quality, great-tasting meal at an
affordable price in a fun and friendly
atmosphere.
Best Martini Terra

100 State St., West Columbia;
www.terrasc.com
Best Mexican Restaurant
San Jose
115 Northpoint Drive, Lexington; (803)
957-9443
957-5171
1475 Old Orangeburg Road, Lexington;
(803) 808-0767
121 Dreher Road, West Columbia; (803)
661-9969
4525 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia;
(803) 865-0717
498 Piney Grove Road, Columbia; (803)
750-3611
801 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia; (803)
419-8862
6118 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia;

(803) 783-6650
667-9107
1034 Chestnut St., Orangeburg; (803)
535-4200
276-0166
1310 White Pond Road, Elgin; (803)
408-2757
808 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff; (803) 438-2133
110 Creech Road, Blythewood; (803)
735-9787
410 E. Columbia Ave.,
Batesburg-Leesville; (803) 332-0001
www.sanjosemex.com
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OutspokinBicycles.com
For trusting us with your appliances

and voting us the Best.
Thank you for voting us Columbias Best Bicycle Shop

Sales and full-service bicycle shop
Bikes for the entire family
Locally owned and operated for 30 years
Columbia:
Irmo:
Sloan
Appliance Service
254-9797
ThankYouForVotingUs2YearsinaRow!
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We Have a NEW plan

for living Well
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Still HopeS, ColumbiaS firSt life plan Community,

is expanding with a new independent living residence called WellPointe.
This wellness-inspired independent living residence will feature luxury amenities
at the existing Still Hopes community.
Welcome to a new plan for living well WellPointe.
Visit us online to learn more at stillhopes.org or schedule a private preview today
by calling 803.739.5040.
WellPointe.org
Columbias First Life Plan Community
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A landmark restaurant known for its All-You-Can-Eat Buffet,

Barbecue, Fried Chicken and Home-Cooked Vegetables.
Shealys is known nationwide as
South Carolinas Premiere Bar-B-Que Restaurant.
Voted Best Barbeque & Best Caterer!

340 East Columbia Ave., Batesburg - Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-8135 www.shealysbbq.com
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Claim to fame: Great food, great service!

Best New Restaurant J

Peters Grill and Bar
2005 N. Beltline Blvd., Suite 5; (803)
738-3760
502 Lexington Ave., Chapin; (803)
816-4114
Coming soon: 111 Sparkleberry Crossing
Road, Suite 11
jpetersgrill.com
Claim to fame: Comfortable, casual,
full-service American grill, featuring
prime rib, burgers, salads, sandwiches,
seafood, ribs, steaks and chicken.
Wow! factor: Big food. Good friends.
Great times. Something for everyone.
Best Outdoor Dining

Liberty on the Lake
1602 Marina Road, Irmo; (803)
667-9715; www.irmo.libertytaproom.com
Best Pizza LaBrascas Pizza

4365 Fort Jackson Blvd.; (803) 782-1098
Wow! factor: A Columbia staple serving
up delicious Italian treats.
Best Ribs Hudsons

Smokehouse
4952 Sunset Blvd., Lexington; (803)
356-1070
931 Old Two Notch Road, Lexington;
(803) 356-1070
Classic Catering Headquarters: 235 Two
Notch Road, Lexington; (803) 356-1070
www.hudsonssmokehouse.com
Best Salad Copper River

Grill
1230 Bower Parkway, Suite B8; (803)
749-4647; copperrivergrill.com
Best Sandwich Shop

Grouchos Deli
611 Harden St.; (803) 799-5708
4717 Forest Drive; (803) 790-0801
111 Sparkleberry Crossing, Suite 8; (803)
419-6767
117 12 E. Main St., Lexington; (803)
356-8800
796-7826
730 University Village Drive,
Blythewood; (803) 754-4509
800 Lake Murray Blvd., Suite 2, Irmo;
(803) 749-4515
138 Amicks Ferry Road, Suite B,
Chapin; (803) 945-2001
www.grouchos.com
Claim to fame: Trademark subs and
salads served with Grouchos famous 45
sauces since 1941.
Wow! factor: The Midlands destination
for fast, fresh and original food since

1941.
Best Seafood Blue Marlin

1200 Lincoln St.; (803) 799-3838;
Claim to fame: Shrimp and grits.
Best Server Hope Hartley,

Private Property
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Best Hospital Facility
Best Place to Have a Baby
LexMed.com
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220 W. Main St., Lexington;

(803) 399-8085;
privatepropertysc.com
2fat2flywings.com
Claim to fame: Bone-in stuffed
chicken wings, a segment on
Cooking Channels Eat Street,
and a reality series titled Wingmen.
Wow! factor: Product, personality, and creativity.
Best Southern
Restaurant Lizards
Thicket
lizardsthicket.com
The
States
Best
Services
Claim to fame: Lizards Thicket

has been owned and operated by
three generations of the Williams family. When you sit
around our tables, we take pride
in serving your family delicious,
traditional Southern food. It
doesnt matter which of our 15
Thickets is your favorite; you
can always trust that well treat
you like one of our own at breakfast, lunch and supper.
Wow! factor: Breakfast, lunch or
supper, from our family to yours,
yall come!
Best Accounting
Firm Burkett Burkett
& Burkett
3101 Sunset Blvd., West
Columbia;
www.burkettcpas.com
Best Sports Bar The

British Bulldog Pub
and The State!
1220 Bower Parkway,

Columbia; (803) 227-8918;
www.thebritishbulldogpub.com
Best Steak The

Kingsman Restaurant
936 Axtell Drive, Cayce; (803)
796-8622;
thekingsmanrestaurant.net
Best Sushi Inakaya

Watanabe
655 St. Andrews Road; (803)
731-2538;
inakayawatanabe.com
Best Taco Cantina 76 Best Tapas Gervais & Best Waterfront

Vine
Restaurant Liberty
1301 Main St.; (803) 764-1769
on the Lake
2901 Devine St., Suite A; (803)
708-6004
www.cantina76.com
620 Gervais St., Suite A; (803)

799-VINE; www.gervine.com
Claim to fame: We are a locally

owned and operated restaurant
featuring a taqueria-based menu
in a lively cantina atmosphere.
We only use the freshest ingredients, and everything on the
menu is made from scratch
in-house daily. Our Cantina also
offers some of the finest beers,
wines and tequilas to complement your meal.
Wow! factor: Cantina 76 wants
to provide a quality, great-tasting meal at an affordable price
in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Claim to fame: Located in the

beautiful Congaree Vista, Gervais & Vine is a Spanish-style
tapas bar with culinary influences from across the Mediterranean.
Best Vegetarian
Food Good Life Cafe
1602 Marina Road, Irmo; (803)

667-9715;
www.irmo.libertytaproom.com
Best Wine List

Ristorante Divino
803 Gervais St.; (803)
799-4550;
www.ristorantedivino.com
1614 Main St., Columbia; (803)

726-2310; goodlifecafe.net
Wow! factor: We are ROOTED
in gratitude! We LOVE our city
Best Wings 2 Fat 2

Fly
Claim to fame: We started as a

family business and have expanded that sense of family to
include those whom we serve
and those who serve with us.
Wow! factor: Forty-one years of
excellent client service and still
going strong.
Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Angela Soto, Blue
Root Acupuncture
2730 Devine St.; (803)
404-7575;
www.blueroothealth.com
Claim to fame: Blue Root Acupuncture offers a variety of traditional Chinese healing techniques to treat pain, allergies,
gastrointestinal issues, sleep
disorders, fatigue, stress, depres-
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sion, womens disorders and much more.

Wow! factor: State-of-the-art clinic and
technology combined with nutrition
coaching and mind and body healing.
Stop in today!
Best Apartment Complex

42 Magnolia
5150 Forest Drive; (803) 790-HOME;
www.42magnoliaapartments.com;
facebook.com/42Magnolia
Claim to fame: Award-winning property
and management! Just steps away from
elite shopping and dining. Just minutes to
downtown and the Vista!
Wow! factor: Beautifully landscaped,
well located, a perfect place to call home!
Best Appliance Repair

Sloan Appliance Services
635 Frink St., Cayce; (803) 796-6130;
www.sloanappliance.com
Wow! factor: Our goal is to make a complete repair on the first visit.
Best Assisted Living

Facility Laurel Crest
100 Joseph Walker Drive, West
Columbia; (803) 796-0370;
www.laurel-crest.com
Wow! factor: Exceptional service, genuine care and concern, on the Saluda River.
Best Attorney John

Moylan, Wyche, P.A.
801 Gervais St., Suite B; (803)
254-6542; www.wyche.com/jmoylan
Claim to fame: John Moylan represents
both plaintiffs and defendants in state
and federal court. He has a diverse litigation practice, handling matters related to
the False Claims Act, health care, gov-
ernmental disputes, and personal injury.

John has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times,
Newsweek Magazine, and People Magazine. He has also appeared on national
television shows including Larry King
Live, MSNBC, Fox News, Anderson
Cooper 360, and Good Morning America.
John is recognized as a leading lawyer
by the nations most prestigious ranking
publications, including Chambers USA,
Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. He is a
graduate of Presbyterian College and
Harvard Law School.
Wow! factor: Graduated Harvard Law,
but more importantly, grew up in Walterboro.
Best Auto Glass Repair

ACE Glass
356-3505
7538 Woodrow St., Irmo; (803) 732-1384
5506 Two Notch Road; (803) 754-2911
www.aceglasssc.com
Best Auto Repair Franks

Discount Tire
Best Bank First

Community Bank
951-0507; www.firstcommunitysc.com
4430 Hard Scrabble Road; (803)

865-8440
1233 Bluff Road; (803) 834-5518
1609 Fairlane Drive, West Columbia;
(803) 451-8473
356-8473
www.frankstires.com
Claim to fame: We believe that everyone

matters. That, when it comes to growth, a
strong work ethic is as valuable as a
shrewd financial eye. That honesty and
integrity are the cornerstones of smart
business. That excellence is a standard to
be achieved, not a goal to be aspired
toward. And that a spirit of service is
essential to all we do.
Wow! factor: Passionately focused on the
customer experience for over 20 years!
Claim to fame: World-class singer and

rhyme-maker. Just kidding.
Wow! factor: If its round, rubber, and
rolls, Franks got it!
Best Barbershop Studio

O2
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THANK
YOU
for making us
NUMBER ONE
again for 2 years in a row!
-Adam &
Betsy Huneau,
owners
WE CANT THANK OUR PATIENTS AND SUPPORTERS
ENOUGH FOR VOTING US
BEST DENTIST!
Call today to schedule an appointment with
one of our pediatric dental specialists!
Bowtie Gratinata
WildSmiles.net
Lexington | 803.619.0047 White Knoll | 803.875.0858
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801 Gervais St.; (803) 667-9606;

so2spa.com
www.cogdills.com
Claim to fame: Professional colorists,

Best Carpet Cleaning
modern hair design, balayage, hair extenStanley Steemer
sions, Brazilian blowouts, keratin, bridal
packages, skin care, makeup, oxygen
710-B Buckner Road; (803) 754-2219;
treatments, massage therapy, specialty
mens services, nail design, oxygen bar
www.stanleysteemer.com
and airbrush tanning.
Wow! factor: Columbias urban oasis
salon and oxygen spa, where beauty and
Best Childrens Camp
wellness collide.
Best Boat Repair Cove 2

Coast Marine
1821 Lake Murray Blvd.; (803) 814-1514;
www.cove2coastmarine.com
Best Builder Mungo

Homes
441 Western Lane, Irmo; (803)
749-9000; www.mungo.com
Best Car Wash Franks Car

Wash
601 Bush River Road; (803) 772-7390
4741 Forest Drive; (803) 787-8383
120 Clemson Road; (803) 736-1079
9852 Farrow Road
4530 Augusta Highway, Lexington
516 Columbia Ave., Lexington; (803)
359-7437
4758 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
1113 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo; (803)
749-1733
www.frankscarwash.com
Program YMCA of
Columbia
1612 Marion St., Suite 100; (803)

748-9622; columbiaymca.org
Claim to fame: The YMCA of Columbia
includes six branches in the Midlands
and the Palmetto Center for Women, and
it operates two water parks and six afterschool sites. The Y is for youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility and does not turn anyone
away due to an inability to pay.
Wow! factor: The Y raises nearly $1 million each year through grants and donations to run life-changing programs.
Best Chiropractor Bigbie

Chiropractic
943 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington;
(803) 356-9315;
www.bigbiechiropractic.com
Best Cleaning Service

Deserved Comfort
Housekeeping, LLC
Claim to fame: More than 9 million cars (803) 739-9700;

washed.
www.deservedcomfort.com
Wow! factor: Winner of Best Car Wash
Claim to fame: The only locally owned
since 1992.
cleaning service serving the greater Columbia area for over 30 years!
Best Carpet and Flooring Years in business: 30.
Wow! factor: Internationally acclaimed
Flooring by Cogdill
Professional Cleaner of the Year works
here!
1700 Huger St.; (803) 779-5606;
Best Computer Services

Mr PC
1804 Bull St.; (803) 218-9163
131 Harbison Blvd.; (803) 218-9163
163 Forum Drive; (803) 218-9163
www.callmrpc.com
Best Contractor Crescent

Construction
1416 Bluff Road; (803) 781-1900;
www.crescentcarolina.com
Best Credit Union

Palmetto Citizens Federal
Credit Union
12 Midlands locations and more than 40
ATMs; (803) 732-5000;
www.palmettocitizens.org
Claim to fame: Still offering truly free
checking with no minimum balance or
monthly fees. Also, lower rates on all
loans and credit cards and no payments
for 90 days on vehicle loans.
Wow! factor: Fewer fees and better rates
from a local, not-for-profit financial institution.
Dance Studio The

Southern Strutt
90 Ashbourne Road, Irmo; (803)
781-3980; southernstruttdance.com
Best Day Spa Urban

Nirvana
4840 Forest Drive, Suite 15D; (803)
727-1010
920 North Lake Drive, Lexington; (803)
356-0119
www.urbannirvana.com
Best Daycare Big Blue

Marble Academy
406 Main St., Gilbert; (803) 892-2074

4341 Augusta Highway, Gilbert; (803)
892-3688
119 Smith St., Leesville; (803) 532-4671
101 N. Royal Tower Drive, Irmo; (803)
661-9591
3912 Leaphart Road, West Columbia;
(803) 939-0125
www.bbmacademy.com
Best Dentist Wild Smiles

Pediatric Dentistry
203 N. Lake Drive, Lexington; (803)
619-0047
1767 S. Lake Drive, Suite A, Lexington;
(803) 875-0858
www.wildsmiles.net
Best Dermatologist
Columbia Dermatology
2241 Bush River Road; (803) 731-9600;
www.columbiadermsc.com
Best DJ/Karaoke Events

by Snow
(803) 553-5446; www.eventsbysnow.com
Claim to fame: Providing the best entertainment for events in South Carolina!
Wow! factor: DJs, entertainment, sound,
lighting, photography and more! We
bring the party!
Best Doctor Dr. David

Fisher, Woodill Family
Medicine
813 Leesburg Road; (803) 783-4433;
FMCofSC.com
Claim to fame: The family physician
says, (I give) each patient 110 percent of
myself, or Im not doing my job.
Wow! factor: I know my patients and
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ThankYou
FOR VOTING US
BEST CLEANING SERVICE!
You deserve the comfort of a clean home!
We offer Routine Cleanings on an Ongoing

Basis, Detailed and Vacant Cleanings, and
One-Time or Occasional Cleanings for
Home and Office.
Voting us States Best three years in a row!
Please visit our website or give us a

call to learn more about us and
to get a FREE QUOTE.
www.DeservedComfort.com
803.739.9700
Celebrating 30 Years in Business!
Thanks for choosing Blue Root Acupuncture &

Angela Soto for Best Acupuncturist.
Your confidence is more than a compliment...
Our mission is to provide the highest quality care in
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the integration of body,
mind and spirit. We strive to empower patients with
education to promote their longevity and well-being.
2730 Devine Street, Columbia / 803-404-7575

www.blueroothealth.com
Thanks For Voting Us

Best Charter School 2 Years in a Row!
3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169 | 803-951-3321
www.graycollegiateacademy.org
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their families and will often call them at

home to check on how theyre doing.
Best Dry Cleaner Tripps

Fine Cleaners
135 Blythewood Road, Blythewood; (803)
333-9191
1339 Broad River Road
2000 Clemson Road; (803) 788-4004
3301 Forest Drive; (803) 738-0400
2710 Gervais St.; (803) 255-0007
830 Harden St.; (803) 254-7373
732-2051
2748 N. Lake Drive; (803) 749-0903
100-K Old Cherokee Road, Lexington;
(803) 356-2000
655 St. Andrews Road; (803) 798-8498
6014 St. Andrews Road; (803) 772-3004
9003 Two Notch Road; (803) 736-0970
Irmo, Chapin and Lexington free pickup
and delivery: (803) 261-5528
Columbia and Northeast Columbia free
pickup and delivery: (803) 446-8747
Downtown Columbia, West Columbia
and Cayce free pickup and delivery:
(803) 740-9026
Best Durable Medical

Equipment Supplier
Hawthorne Pharmacy and
Medical Equipment
1520 Taylor St.; (803) 227-4450; (803)
227-4451
794-7990
2761 Laurel St.; (803) 254-2761
2534 Broad St., Camden; (803)
425-8378
814 U.S. 1 South, Suite 4, Lugoff; (803)
408-9589
hawthornesc.com
Best Electrician Gregory

Electric
2124 College St.; (803) 748-1122;
www.gregoryelectric.com
Best Employment Agency

Roper Staffing
125 Outlet Pointe Blvd.; (803) 798-8500
276-3034
101 S. Wise Drive, Sumter; (803)
938-8100
www.roperstaffing.com
Claim to fame: Simply put, we are experts in the people business. We have the
largest and most experienced staff in the

Midlands. At Roper, our solutions are
more than temporary!
Wow! factor: For the 21st year, Roper
Staffing has been voted Best Employment Agency!
Claim to fame: We are known for exquisite event design, gorgeous flowers,
and flawless implementation.
Wow! factor: Our staff has been trusted
with inaugural galas, visionary corporate
celebrations and amazing weddings.
Best Event Planner

Cricket Newman Designs
Best Eye Clinic Columbia

Eye Clinic
2710-C Gervais St.; (803) 834-7992;

cricketnewmandesigns.com
1920 Pickens St.; (803) 779-3070

100 Summit Centre Drive; (803)
252-8566
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!

Located in the distinguished community of Forest Acres - minutes
from downtown and walking distance to fine shopping
5150 Forest Drive

42magnoliapartments.com
803.828.5510
Learn More About Our Services

Audit & Attestation Consulting & Business Advisory
Tax Services Business Valuation
Small Business Assistance Forensic Accounting Services
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for Voting Us
Best Tax Service!
803-799-0555 www.hobbscpa.com
1704 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29202
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U.S. 378 at Palmetto Park Boulevard,

Lexington; (803) 806-0080
www.columbiaeyeclinic.com
Claim to fame: With 14 board-certified
physicians and more than 100 expert
staff members, we are the largest medical/surgical ophthalmology practice in
the Midlands. From comprehensive eye
exams to the most advanced laser cataract surgery, we are here for all your eye
care needs.
Wow! factor: Offering the most advanced ophthalmic surgical laser technology in the Midlands.
Best Financial Services

Palmetto Citizens Federal
Credit Union
12 Midlands locations and more than 40
ATMs; (803) 732-5000;
www.palmettocitizens.org
Claim to fame: Still offering truly free

checking with no minimum balance or
monthly fees. Also, lower rates on all
loans and credit cards and no payments
for 90 days on vehicle loans.
Wow! factor: Fewer fees and better rates
from a local, not-for-profit financial institution.
Best Fitness Center Muv

Fitness
2307 Augusta Road, West Columbia;
(803) 888-1580
800 Columbiana Drive, Irmo; (803)
798-1000
619 N. Lake Drive, Lexington; (803)
359-6100
4114 Forest Drive; (803) 787-4950
226 Forum Drive; (803) 451-4496
450 Killian Road; (803) 569-4653
muvsc.com
Best Framing The Frame

Shop
3100 Rosewood Drive; (803) 256-1601;
theframeshopsc.com
Claim to fame: Family-owned business
for more than 40 years; quality and
service is our motto.
Wow! factor: Serving the local arts. All
orders are custom framed to the customers satisfaction.
Best Hair Salon The Velvet

Edge
6030 St. Andrews Road, Suite C; (803)
586-3879; www.thevelvetedgesalon.com
Best Hair Stylist Meagan

Mathias, The Velvet Edge
6030 St. Andrews Road, Suite C; (803)
586-3879; www.thevelvetedgesalon.com
Best Funeral Home

Dunbar Funeral Home
3926 Devine St.; (803) 771-7990
7600 Woodrow St., Irmo; (803) 732-2211
788-6310
www.dunbarfunerals.com
Best Hearing Center

Affordable Hearing, LLC
749-6017; Affordable-Hearingllc.com
Claim to fame: Robin Hutson and Jenn
Lifes more fun when youre
Its in our nature at Laurel Crest. Connection comes

easy in our close-knit community ?lled with active, gracious
people who share your interests and values.Youll keep
growing here. Close to all you love in Columbia, with a
naturally splendid view.Wed love to connect with you.
Join us for lunch and a tour by calling 1-866-435-1033.
Proud to be voted The States Best Retirement
Community, and Best Assisted Living provider.
Laurel Crest provides a full continuum of on-site care, if you ever need it.
Life. Connected.
100 Joseph Walker Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
laurel-crest.com
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Congratulating the States Best 2016 Winners!
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
STATE'S BEST HEARING CENTER!
FREE HEARING EXAM

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Affordable Hearing, LLC
Real Service. Real Commitment.
ROBIN HUTSON,
Hearing Aid Specialist
National Board certified &
over 25 years experience.
License #405
JENN CLARKE,
Hearing Aid Specialist
My 1st priority is Patient care.
License #0506
1060 Lake Murray Blvd.

Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 749-6017
1180 Boulevard St., Ste. C
Orangeburg, SC
(803) 531-6403
Make your appointment today.

Nothing to lose,
so much to gain.
Call (803) 749-6017 Today!
Financing available to those who qualify
www.Affordable-HearingLLC.com
Blue Cross & Blue Shield FEP accepted. Upgrades or trade-ins possible.
Come in and let us verify your insurance coverage for 2016.
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Audi
Columbia
A Jim Hudson Automotive Dealership
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T hank y ou, Columbia
For Voting Jim Hudson Lexus
For Voting Jim Hudson Buick, GMC, Cadillac
The Best New Car Dealership
The Best Used Car Dealership
And For Naming Us #1 In The Community For 15 Years!
And For Naming Us #1 In The Communit y For 15 Years!
6301 Two Notch Road

Columbia
310 Greystone Blvd.

Columbia
1201 West Main St.

Lexington
I-77 N Exit 22, Killian Rd.

Columbia
I-77 N Exit 22, Killian Rd.

Columbia
970 Columbia Dr.

Irmo
803-786-6601
803-799-1234
803-250-3334
803-754-9500
803-783-0110
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icated heart hospital, Palmetto Health

Heart Hospital has the regions first accredited chest pain emergency room and
first STEMI alert system, which quickly
transmits patient information from ambulance to physicians during a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.
The Advanced Heart Health Center at
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is a leading-edge center for people with heart
failure and valvular heart disease, including medical therapy and mechanical
circulatory support.
One treatment for valvular disorders is
transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a
minimally invasive, revolutionary procedure that enables patients who are not
candidates for open-heart surgery to be
successfully treated and enjoy immediate
improvement in their condition.
Wow! factor: Palmetto Health Heart
Hospital cares for more cardiac patients
than any other hospital in the Midlands.
Clarke.
Wow! factor: We care about our customers.
Best Heating and Air

Service Cool Care Heating
and Air
3102 Bronx Road; (803) 772-7715;
www.coolcarehvac.com
Claim to fame: Serving our customers,
our community and our environment by
taking a whole house approach to heating and air. We are BPI Gold Star Certified, Healthy Air Specialists and NATE
Certified, just to name a few. These qualifications help South Carolinians not only
achieve their comfort goals but also improve indoor air quality and health issues, reduce energy consumption and
costs, while protecting the environment
for future generations.
Wow! factor: Putting the famous in
FAMOUSLY COOL.
Best Hospital System

Palmetto Health
Baptist: Taylor at Marion Street
Baptist Parkridge: 400 Palmetto Health
Parkway
Childrens Hospital: Seven Richland
Medical Park Drive
Heart Hospital: Six Medical Park Drive
Richland: Five Medical Park
Tuomey: 129 N. Washington Street,
Sumter
PalmettoHealth.org
Best Hospice Agape

Hospice
1624 Main St.; (803) 454-0365;
www.agapehospice.com
Best Hospital Facility

Lexington Medical Center
791-2000; lexmed.com
Claim to fame: Lexington Medical Center is a 414-bed hospital in West Columbia and the anchor of a comprehensive
modern medical network that includes
six community medical centers, the largest nursing home in the Carolinas and 60
physician practices. The hospitals cardiac and cancer programs are affiliated
with Duke Medicine.
Wow! factor: Lexington Medical Center
operates the busiest emergency department in South Carolina, treating more
than 100,000 patients each year.
Best Hospital for Heart

Health Palmetto Health
Heart Hospital
Six Richland Medical Park Drive; (803)
434-7808;
PalmettoHealth.org/HeartHospital
Claim to fame: Palmetto Health Heart
Hospitals team of 35 cardiologists provides medical and interventional cardiac

care with special expertise in electrophysiology, advanced heart failure care, and
minimally invasive aortic valve replacement.
Capable of handling the most complex
cases, our team of four cardiovascular
surgeons also leads the areas only ventricular assist device implantation program. Offering a unique healing environment as South Carolinas only ded-
Claim to fame: Palmetto Health, the

largest health care system in the Midlands and one of the states largest employers, comprises more than 14,000
team members, physicians and volunteers working together to fulfill Palmetto
Healths Vision: to be remembered by
each patient as providing the care and
compassion we want for our families and
ourselves. The system includes six acutecare hospitals in the Midlands Palmetto
Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Baptist
Parkridge, Palmetto Health Childrens
Hospital, Palmetto Health Heart Hospital, Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Tuomey. In the Upstate
region, Palmetto Health also co-owns
Baptist Easley Hospital. Recognized nationally as one of the best places to work
and receive care, the system also includes the Palmetto Health-USC Medical
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LOCATIONS:
6306 Garners Ferry Rd
(803) 783-7644
Thank you
for voting us
The States Best Quick
Oil Change 2 Years in a Row!
5308 Sunset Blvd

(803) 359-0660
267 Harbison Blvd
(803) 781-6001
235 Forum Dr
(803) 865-6888
Thank you
to Columbia's BEST clients
for allowing us to sell
Columbia's BEST homes!
2615 Devine Street
803.771.2424
www.HomeAdvantageRealty.com
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Group, the regions largest multispecialty

group, which serves as the entry point to
the health care system with more than
500 providers serving patients in more
than 80 practices and nearly 100 locations. Palmetto Health also is supported
by two 501 (c)(3) foundations and trains
the next generation of physicians through
its 24 residency and fellowship programs
affiliated with the University of South
Carolina School of Medicine.
Years in business: Richland, 124; Baptist,
102; Baptist Parkridge, 2; Childrens
Hospital, 33; Toumey, 102.
Wow! factor: Our vision is to be remembered by each patient as providing the
care and compassion we want for our
families and ourselves.
Best Insurance Agent

Giles Brothers Insurance
3510 Bush River Road; (803) 798 4600;
www.gilesbrothers.com
Claim to fame: Family-owned for over
50 years.
Best Interior Designer

Ellen Taylor Interiors +
Design
1012 Gervais St.; (803) 758-1007;
ellentaylorinteriors.com
Claim to fame: Our desire continues to
be to embrace each design project individually to understand, and in a professional sense, intimately define the design
needs of each client, all-inclusive of function, personality and style, and indisputably accomplish an overall living atmosphere that purely expresses the special occupant, our client.
Wow! factor: Life is too short to blend in;
we specialize in custom!
Best Landscaper
Woodleys Garden Center
10015 Two Notch Road; (803) 788-1487
2840 Dreher Shoals Road; (803)
407-0601
woodleygardencenter.com
Claim to fame: Its not only our great

selection Its the sheer beauty of our
grounds, our staffs expertise and love for
gardening, and our customers loyalty.
Wow! factor: Year-round, weve got
something exciting, unusual and blooming!
success. With offices in Greenville and

Columbia, Wyche is the South Carolina
member of Lex Mundi, the worlds leading association of independent law firms.
Wow! factor: World-class lawyers; deep
local roots.
Best Long-Term Care

Best Law Firm Wyche Law Facility Still Hopes
Episcopal Retirement
Firm
Community
801 Gervais St., Suite B; (803)
254-6542; www.wyche.com
Claim to fame: Wyche is a full-service
law firm that has practiced law and
served the community for 95 years. In
that time, Wyche has participated in
landmark litigation, served as counsel on
cutting-edge transactions, and provided
community leadership that has helped
shape and drive our regions growth and
One Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia;

(803) 796-6490; stillhopes.org
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Studio O2
801 Gervais St.; (803) 667-9606;
so2spa.com
Claim to fame: Professional colorists,

modern hair design, balayage, hair extensions, Brazilian blowouts, keratin, bridal
packages, skin care, makeup, oxygen
treatments, massage therapy, specialty
mens services, nail design, oxygen bar
and airbrush tanning.
Wow! factor: Columbias urban oasis
salon and oxygen spa, where beauty and
wellness collide.
Best Massage Urban

Nirvana
4840 Forest Drive, Suite 15D; (803)
727-1010
920 North Lake Drive, Lexington; (803)
356-0119
www.urbannirvana.com
Best Modeling/Talent
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nestled in nature along 1 mile of the

Saluda River in Lexington, just minutes
from downtown Columbia. With more
than 85 acres of green space, paved walking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, two
pools, a fitness center, two clubhouses,
picnic areas, fire pits and three kayak
launches, youll feel like you live at a
resort! And dont forget our Lexington
One schools, including Meadow Glen
Elementary, Meadow Glen Middle and
River Bluff High.
Wow! factor: Voted Americas Best Community.
Best New Home

Community Barr Lake by
Essex Homes
138 Westpark Blvd.; (803) 356.8301;
www.essexhomes.net/neighborhoods/
lake-view-at-barr-lake
Agency Millie Lewis

3612 Landmark Drive; (803) 782-7338;
millielewiscolumbia.com
Best Moving Company

Two Men and a Truck
1901 Dixiana Road, Cayce; (803)
731-7775;
www.twomenandatruckcolumbiasc.com
Columbia Arts Academy: 3630

Rosewood Drive; (803) 787-0931;
www.columbiaartsacademy.com
Lexington School of Music: 226 Barr
Road, Lexington; (803) 996-0623;
www.lexingtonschoolofmusic.com
Claim to fame: South Carolinas largest
private music school.
Wow! factor: Home of the Musical Ladder System now used by 80 schools
around the world!

Best Musician/Band Tokyo
Wow! factor: Our commitment is to
continuously strive to exceed our custom- Joe
ers expectations in value and high stanP.O. Box 2126, West Columbia, SC
dard of satisfaction.
Best Music School

Columbia Arts Academy
and Lexington School of
Music
29169; tokyojoe.net;
www.facebook.com/tokyojoeband
Claim to fame: Play an average of 200

shows a year. Have donated more than
$100,000 to Nancy K. Perry Childrens
Shelter from annual Rocketman Elton

John Tribute.
Wow! factor: More than 15,000 copies
sold of six independently released CDs.
Best National Fitness

Center Planet Fitness
7531-B Garners Ferry Road; (803)
776-5820
421 Bush River Road; (803) 750-7515
9714 Two Notch Road; (803) 764-2703
www.planetfitness.com
Claim to fame: Beautiful, serene setting

in one of the most desirable locations in
Lexington County, offering several new
home designs, amenities and the latest in
smart-home automation.
Wow! factor: Incredible location, amazing schools and award-winning construction!
Best Obstetrician Dr.

Jaime Brown Price,
Lexington Womens Care
2728 Sunset Blvd #201, West Columbia;
(803) 936-8100;
www.lexingtonwomenscare.com
Best Painter Carolina

Painting & Pressure
Cleaning
114 Bluefield Road, Lexington; (803)
936-2595
Best Neighborhood
Housing Community
Saluda River Club
Best Pediatric Practice

Sandhills Pediatrics
102 Glade Spring Drive, Lexington; (803)

358-3969; www.saludariverclub.com
1749 Marshall St.; (803) 252-1801
407-0704
Claim to fame: Saluda River Club is
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Best Pediatrician
Making a Difference
in Childrens Lives
Dr. Guy Castles, III

Tickets and Ride Vouchers available at
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(803) 799-9044
14 Richland Medical Park Suite 410
Columbia | SC 29203
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years with the best customer service,

period!!!
Wow! factor: Lowest prices! Multiple
locations! Local!!!
Best Pharmacist
Hawthorne Pharmacy and
Medical Equipment
1520 Taylor St.; (803) 227-4450; (803)
227-4451
794-7990
2761 Laurel St.; (803) 254-2761
2534 Broad St., Camden; (803)
425-8378
814 U.S. 1 South, Suite 4, Lugoff; (803)
408-9589
hawthornesc.com
Best Philanthropist
Marcus Lattimore
marcuslattimore.com;
marcuslattimorefoundation.com
Claim to fame: Dedicated to the care of

children and their families for 43 years.
Wow! factor: Started with two physicians
at one location now have 18 physicians
at five locations.
pediatrician, Dr. Guy Castles is the father

of six children and married to Libby Lee
Castles. He loves to work with sick children and still takes care of hospitalized
children. At his old-fashioned office,
phone calls are free. This board-certified
baby docs hobbies begin and end with
golf. He is a devout Christian, and his life
centers around his children.
Years in business: 25 years in practice.
Combined with his father, a Castles has
practiced pediatrics in Columbia for
more than 61 years.
Wow! factor: Dedicated, caring pediatrician.
Best Pediatrician Dr. C.

Guy Castles III, Pediatric
Associates
Best Personal Trainer

Jason Brunson, Athletes
Arena
110 Summit Centre Drive; (803)

744-9000
520-5144
796-9200
www.sandhillspediatrics.com
14 Medical Park, Suite 410, Columbia;

(803) 799-9044
Claim to fame: A second-generation
1019 Broad Stone Road, Irmo; (803)

750-9036; athletesarena.com
Best Pest Control Clarks

Termite & Pest Control
Best
Philanthropy/Nonprofit
Harvest Hope Food Bank
405 Western Lane, Irmo; (803) 781-4991
2220 Shop Road; (803) 254-4432;

www.harvesthope.org
Best Pet Boarding Garners

Ferry Animal Hospital
Claim to fame: Harvest Hope is South

Carolinas largest food bank, serving 20
counties and 38,000 people a week. We
distributed over 27 million pounds of
food to provide hunger relief in fiscal
year 2014-2015.
Wow! factor: After the October 2015
floods, we distributed 2.3 million meals.
7354 Garners Ferry Road; (803)

776-4554;
www.garnersferryanimalhospital.com
Best Pet Grooming Mill

Creek
Best Photographer Clark

Berry Photography
2841 Millwood Ave.; (803) 771-PETS;

www.millcreekpet.com
(803) 996-5982; www.clarkberry.com
Claim to fame: Local pet supplies for 21
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Thank you
for voting us
Best Pizza
2 years in a row.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!
Best Lunch
4365 Fort Jackson Blvd
(803)782-1098
Thank you for naming us
Best Furniture Store for over a decade.
FURNISHINGS
919 Gervais Street
803.779.5123
Open Monday - Saturday 10a - 6p
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Best Physical Therapist

Jim Floyd and Brandon
Vaughn, Vertex PT
Specialists
2829 Millwood Ave.; (803) 851-3506;
www.vertexpt.com
Best Place to Have a Baby

Lexington Medical Center
791-2000; lexmed.com
Claim to fame: Lexington Medical Center is a 414-bed hospital in West Columbia and the anchor of a comprehensive
modern medical network. In addition to
having an exemplary OB/GYN staff, the
hospital has a state-of-the-art doula program. A doula is a birth coach who offers
mothers comfort and reassurance during
labor and delivery. Doulas are a free
service for any woman having a baby at
Lexington Medical Center.
Wow! factor: Lexington Medical Center
delivers more babies each year than any
other hospital in the Midlands.
Best Plastic Surgeon

Donen Davis Plastic
Surgery, LLC
1850 Laurel St., Suite B; (803) 929-1901;
www.donendavisplasticsurgery.com

732-3747; meetzeplumbing.com
Best Podiatrist Dr. Daniel

Methuselah, Columbia
Podiatry
Claim to fame: Patients often speak of

Dr. Donen Daviss unique focus and
genuine concern for each patients individual needs. He is past chief of staff
for Palmetto Health Baptist and serves
One Wellness Boulevard, Suite 102,
the medical community in a variety of
leadership positions. Dr. Davis grew up in Irmo; (803) 781-3500;
a medical family in Columbia, and his
www.columbiapodiatrist.com
father, Dr. Dan Davis, was a pre-eminent
surgeon in Columbia for 48 years.
Wow! factor: Meticulous care in cosmet- Best Pool Company Jack
ic and reconstructive procedures, ranging
Oliver Pools, Spa and Patio
from Botox and breast enhancement to
tummy tucks.
Best Plumber Meetze
www.graycollegiateacademy.org
Plumbing
303 Forest Drive;

www.jackoliverpools.com
Best Private School

Hammond School
854 Galway Lane; (803) 776-0295;
hammondschool.org
Claim to fame: Hammond students immerse themselves in a different country
and culture every year without leaving
home.
Wow! factor: Our scholars are our athletes, and our athletes are our artists!
Best Public Charter

School Gray Collegiate
Academy
3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia;
(803) 951-3321;
Best Public School

District Lexington District
One
100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington;
(803) 821-1299; www.lexington1.net
Best Quick Oil Change

Express Oil Change & Tire
Engineers
6306 Garners Ferry Road; (803)
783-7644
359-0660
267 Harbison Blvd.; (803) 781-6001
235 Forum Drive; (803) 865-6888
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Heathwood Hall and the Highlander Club
Congratulate Coach Marcus Lattimore

on Being Named 2016 Best Philanthropist!
heathwood.org
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www.expressoil.com
agents/48259-Jill-Moylan
advantagerealty.com
Claim to fame: Our oil

change customers receive
a 10-minute oil change
while waiting inside their
cars. That is correct stay
in the comfort of your own
car. We are a full-service,
one-stop facility. Our services include brakes, tuneups, tires, alignments, air
conditioning repair, etc.
Wow! factor: Women love
this place stay in your car
and no pressure sales!!
Claim to fame: Over 25

years ago, I established
Home Advantage Realty,
LLC to provide my clients
with a higher level of personalized and professional
service. I am proud to have
been repeatedly selected
as Columbias Best Real
Estate Agent and The
States Best Real Estate
Agent.
Wow! factor: Two kids,
three dogs, one cat, one
bunny, six chickens.
Claim to fame: For more

than 25 years, we have
been Columbias all-local
real estate boutique with
worldwide exposure! Our
mission is to provide our
clients with a higher level
of personalized and professional service. We understand that buying or
selling a home is more
than a business transaction. It is a central part
of your life, and we treat
the experience of buying
or selling a home with the
care and attention you
deserve.
Wow! factor: Repeatedly
selected as Columbias
and The States Best!
Best Real Estate

Agent Jill Moylan, Best Real Estate
Home Advantage Company Home
Advantage Realty,
Realty
LLC
2615 Devine St.; (803)
771-2424; jill.home
advantagerealty.com/
2615 Devine St.; (803)

771-2424; www.home
Best Retirement
Community
Laurel Crest
100 Joseph Walker Drive,
West Columbia; (803)
796-0370;
www.laurel-crest.com
Wow! factor: Exceptional
service, genuine care and
concern, on the Saluda
River.
Best Roofer
Burgin Roofing
6375 St. Andrews Road;
(803) 798-0063;
www.burginroofing.com
Best
Smartphone
Repair
Smartphone
Medic
1801 Gervais St.; (803)
354-3275
Professional Color
Modern Hair Design
Hair Extensions
Balyage
Brazilian Blowouts
Keratin
Oxygen Treatments
Airbrush Spray Tan
Massage Therapy
Skin Care
Specialty Mens Services
Nail Art
Bridal Packages
Oxygen Bar
801 Ger vais St. (803) 667-9606 www.so2spa.com
Best Tanning
Salon Carolina
Tan Factory
9600 Two Notch Road;
(803) 865-2085
7577 St. Andrews Road,
Irmo; (803) 749-2334
www.carolinatanfactory.
com
Claim to fame: We are
locally owned and operated with more than 21
years in the tanning industry. We keep up with
the latest equipment and
products, giving our customers affordable luxury
tanning.
Wow! factor: Best tan,
best price, guaranteed!
Best Tattoo
Parlor Purple
Lotus
1028 Woodrow St.; (803)
771-7762; purplelotus
bodyart.com
Claim to fame: The only
true custom tattoo studio
in South Carolina.
Years in business: 24
total; 10 in Columbia in
the oldest running studio
in the state.
Wow! factor: Shavon
learned the traditional art
of tattooing in Japan,
where she had a studio for
15 years.
Best Tax Service

Hobbs Group
Advisors
1704 Laurel St.; (803)
799-0555; www.hobbs
groupadvisors.com
Care
1538 Main St.; (803)
726-6737
977 Knox Abbott Drive,
Cayce; (803) 794-0476
511 N. Beltline Blvd.; (803)
782-4051
4500 Forest Drive, Suite
A; (803) 738-9522
2836 Augusta Road, West
Columbia; (803)
939-0545
7653 Garners Ferry Road;
(803) 783-2661
100 Jimmy Love Lane;
(803) 772-5030
5224 Sunset Blvd.,
Lexington; (803) 796-4251
10040 Two Notch Road;
(803) 788-1153
1847 South Lake Drive,
Lexington; (803)
356-8998
1410 Wilson Road,
Newberry; (803) 276-2186
2475 Broad St., Sumter;
(803) 778-6555
doctorscare.com
Best Taxi Service

Best Veterinary
Capital City Cab
Clinic Dutch Fork
(803) 999-2831;
Animal Hospital
www.capitolcitycab.com
Best Travel
Agency Forest
Lake Travel
4505 Forest Drive; (803)
738-1520;
www.forestlaketravel.com
Claim to fame: Being
located across the street
from Trader Joes!
Wow! factor: Our advisers knowledge of the
travel industry.
Best Urgent Care

Center Doctors
1780 Dutch Fork Road,

Irmo; (803) 781-7483;
dutchforkanimalhospital.
com
Best Waxing
Salon Ahh Sugar
Sugar Brazilian
Salon
414 Old Cherokee Road,
Lexington; (803)
315-3469;
www.ahhsugarsugar.com
Wow! factor: Pants down,
Columbias Best Brazilian
without hot wax.
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our success is the direct result of the relationships weve built with our customers, and were
honored to serve this vibrant community.
Thank You for Voting Us

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The State's
Best Real Estate
Agent!
www.HomeAdvantageRealty.com
Jill Moylan, Broker
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Best Wedding Reception

Venue 701 Whaley
701 Whaley St.; (803) 771-0101;
www.701whaley.com
Claim to fame: A historic venue anchoring Columbias Congaree Vista. Hosting
weddings and special events of all kinds.
Wow! factor: The history of the mill
village, spectacular windows and versatile room sizes.
Best Weight Loss Program

Bee Healthy Medical
Weight Loss
520-8644
952 Lake Murray Blvd., Suites A and B,
Irmo; (803) 708-6700
beehealthyclinics.com
Best Yoga Studio Pink

Lotus Yoga Center
711 E. Main St.; (803) 931-2074;
www.pinklotusyogacenter.com
Claim to fame: Providing a safe, welcoming space for students to explore
yoga. Our studio is a laughter-filled,
judgment-free zone.
Wow! factor: Offering swing yoga, hot
power, yin, vinaysa and more.
Best Antique Shop Old

Mill Antique Mall
310 State St., West Columbia; (803)
796-4229; www.oldmillantiquemall.com
Claim to fame: We have something for
everyone 75 dealers featuring a variety
of antiques and collectibles, including
furniture, glassware, pottery, jewelry,
vintage clothing, books, lamps, chandeliers, kitchen items and more.
Wow! factor: Where the bargains are!
Variety, 75 dealers, new merchandise

every day!
Wow! factor: The most cool stuff for

artists and art lovers!
Best Art Supply Store City Best Audio/Video Store

Art
Papa Jazz
1223 Lincoln St.; (803) 252-3613;
www.cityartonline.com
Claim to fame: The oldest art supply
store in South Carolina, we offer the best
selection of art supplies, art classes, three
separate art galleries featuring original
art by award-winning regional artists,
and custom framing in a historic Vista
location. We are locally and familyowned.
2014 Greene St.; (803) 256-0095;

www.papajazz.com
Best Automobile
Salesperson Ron Best, Jim
Hudson Lexus
328 Killian Road, Columbia; (888)
791-8218
Best Beauty Supply Store

Claim to fame: In business since 1980.
Buys and sells records and CDs. New and Pout
used music. New releases and rare records. 30,000 vinyl records and 15,000
2738 Devine St.; (803) 254-5051;
CDs.
shoppout.com
Wow! factor: Columbias oldest new and
used record and CD store.
Best Bicycle Store
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The State's Best
Florist
2001 Devine St. Columbia
(803) 799-3730
www.theblossomshopcolumbia.com
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Outspokin Bicycle
3223 Devine St., Columbia
7601 St. Andrews Road, Irmo
outspokinbicycles.com
Claim to fame: We offer the highest level
of customer service anywhere.
Wow! factor: We now have a second
location in Irmo.
Best Boat Dealership

Captains Choice Marine
3216 S.C. 378, Leesville; (803) 532-2270;
www.ccmarine.com
Claim to fame: The best boat brands
AND the best service at the best prices.
Wow! factor: Our 12,000-square-foot
showroom on the shores of Lake Murray.
Best Bridal Store Jo Lins

Bridal and Formal Wear
7565 St. Andrews Road, Irmo; (803)
781-9697; www.jolins.com
Claim to fame: Making every brides

dream day a reality.
Wow! factor: We strive to make everyone
feel like family.
Claim to fame: Friendly staff, great selections, variety, and awesome deals!
Wow! factor: 36,000 square feet of wow!
Best Childrens Clothing

Store Once Upon a Child
Best Electronics Store

Cable and Connections
10136 Two Notch Road, Suite 107-A;

(803) 788-4320
264 Harbison Blvd.; (803) 732-7887
www.onceuponachild.com
2500 Leaphart Road, West Columbia

8907 Two Notch Road
888-WIRE-682
cableandconnections.com
Best Consignment Store

Roundabouts
Consignments
Claim to fame: Lowest prices and amazing customer support.

Wow! factor: Lowest-priced TV mounts,
surveillance kits, HDMI cables and networking equipment.
70 Polo Road; www.myroundabouts.com
Best Florist Blossom Shop
2001 Devine St.; (803) 799-3730;

www.blossomshopcolumbiasc.com
Claim to fame: Creative design in flowers and unusual gifts.
Wow! factor: Courteous service and
freshest flowers, unique from all over the
world.

Wow! factor: The widest selection of
furniture in Columbia in stock and at
discount prices.
Best Gamecock Store

Garnet & Black Traditions
919 Gervais St.; (803) 779-5123;

whitash.com
1270 Bower Parkway; (803) 772-1470

996-0485
10136 Two Notch Road, Sparkleberry
Square; (803) 788-0189
228 Knox Abbot Drive, Cayce; (803)
457-7400
www.garnetandblacktraditions.com
Claim to fame: One city block of beautiful home furnishings at discount prices
stretches from Gervais to Lady Street and
has become Columbias favorite shopping designation.
Claim to fame: The largest University of

South Carolina retailer in the world and
the official retailer of the My Carolina
Alumni Association.
Best Furniture Store

Whit-Ash Furnishings
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Funeral Home
FOR VOTING US
STATES BEST
BRUNCH!
Its our dedicated family & staff that has

allowed us to serve you for over 130 years!
Thank You for Voting Dunbar Funeral Home
The States Best

Funeral Home!
300 State St.
Dunbar Funeral Home

Devine
3926 Devine St,
Columbia, SC 29205
803-794-6634
www.cafestrudel.com
Dunbar Funeral Home

Dutch Fork
7600 Woodrow St,
Irmo, SC 29063
Dunbar Funeral Home

Northeast
4219 Hard Scrabble Rd,
Columbia, SC 29223
THANK YOU MIDLANDS!
WINNER
BEST LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT
Colonial Life Arena
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Wow! factor: Our Carolina is 85,000strong, rocking Williams-Brice to Sandstorm!
Best Gardening Center

Woodleys Garden Center
10015 Two Notch Road; (803) 788-1487
2840 Dreher Shoals Road; (803)
407-0601
woodleygardencenter.com
Claim to fame: Its not only our great
selection Its the sheer beauty of our
grounds, our staffs expertise and love for
gardening, and our customers loyalty.
Wow! factor: Year-round, weve got
something exciting, unusual and blooming!
Best Gift Shop

HandPicked
2822 Devine St.; (803) 251-2946
150C Harbison Blvd.; (803) 749-6024
5135 Sunset Blvd., Suite O, Lexington;
(803) 996-1266
481 Town Center Place, Suite 9; (803)
227-0835
handpicked.net
Claim to fame: Unique sterling silver,
sterling and stone, and monogram jewelry.
Wow! factor: Providing unique jewelry
and accessories that enhance your personal style.
Best Health/Vitamin
Store 14 Carrot Whole
Foods
359-2920; www.14carrot.net
Best Home Improvement

Store ACE Hardware Cayce
815 State St., Cayce; (803) 391-4223
Best Jewelry Store

Jewelry Warehouse
228 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce; (803)

457-7400
Claim to fame: Lexingtons premier local 1270 Bower Parkway, Columbia; (803)
source for all-natural and organic goods,
772-1470
including groceries, health and beauty
care, supplements, bulk goods, and local
996-0485
produce.
www.jewelrywarehouse.com
Claim to fame: The official jeweler for

Miss South Carolina for more than 27
years offers quality merchandise fit for a
queen at prices the whole kingdom can
afford.
Wow! factor: More than just another
jewelry store - price, service, and selection are our specialties!
Best Lighting and Fans

The Lite House
3521 Bush River Road; (803) 798-5400
8401 Two Notch Road; (803) 788-3213
www.thelitehouse.com
Claim to fame: We have won The States
Best every year!

Wow! factor: Our prices are better than
internet prices!
Best Liquor Store Greens

400 Assembly St.; (803) 799-9499
4012 Fernandina Road; (803) 744-0570
www.greensbeverages.com
Claim to fame: Large selection of beer,
wine and liquor at the lowest prices
around.
Wow! factor: Best selection, best prices,
best staff, no modesty.
Best Mattress Store
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To all our wonderful customers,
Thank you
very much for voting us
Best Family Restaurant

in The State newspaper.
In gratitude for your support,
we offer this gift certificate towards
your next meal.
Theres a reason
thanks for voting
us the best.
Again!
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Michaelis Mattress
Company
Hudson Lexus
328 Killian Road, Columbia; (803)
754-9500; www.hudsonlexus.com
3250 Forest Drive; (803) 782-2337

350 Columbia Ave., Lexington; (803)
359-2238
1131 Sparkleberry Lane Extension; (803)
736-8684
4530 St. Andrews Road; (803) 772-8694
www.michaelismattress.com
Claim to fame: Customer satisfaction is

our No. 1 priority.
Wow! factor: Experience world-class
service and selection that youll never
forget.
Claim to fame: Largest in-stock selection

of mattresses in the Midlands.
Wow! factor: Buy it today ... sleep on it
tonight!
Best Outdoor Furniture

Store Tropic Aire
1404 Charleston Highway, West
Columbia; (803) 796-3237;
www.tropicaire.com
Best Mens Fine Clothing

Brittons
2818 Devine St.; (803) 771-2700;
www.brittonsofcolumbia.com
Claim to fame: A family-owned business,
providing clothing for men and women of
South Carolina for more than 60 years.
Exclusive dealers of Southern Tide and
Vineyard Vines. Official clothier to The
Steve Spurrier Show, among others, and
home of Lucky Levinson, the bowtie
YouTube star. Tuxedo sales and rentals
available.
Wow! factor: We provide fabulous service, excellent value, and incredible
clothing.
Best Mens Weekendwear

Store Brittons
2818 Devine St.; (803) 771-2700;
www.brittonsofcolumbia.com
Claim to fame: A family-owned business,
providing clothing for men and women of
South Carolina for more than 60 years.
Exclusive dealers of Southern Tide and
Vineyard Vines. Official clothier to The
Steve Spurrier Show, among others, and
home of Lucky Levinson, the bowtie
YouTube star. Tuxedo sales and rentals
available.
Wow! factor: We provide fabulous service, excellent value, and incredible
clothing.
www.harley-haven.com
Best Monogram Shop

HandPicked
2822 Devine St.; (803) 251-2946
150C Harbison Blvd.; (803) 749-6024
5135 Sunset Blvd., Suite O, Lexington;
(803) 996-1266
481 Town Center Place, Suite 9; (803)
227-0835
handpicked.net
Claim to fame: Unique sterling silver,
sterling and stone, and monogram jewelry.
Wow! factor: Providing unique jewelry
and accessories that enhance your personal style.
Best Motorcycle Store

Harley Haven
941 Western Lane, Irmo; (803) 781-1837;
Claim to fame: Columbias oldest authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, where

youre treated like family!
Wow! factor: Seven-time Bar & Shield
Award winner and No. 1 in customer
service.
Best Musical Instrument

Store Sims Music
1110 St. Andrews Road; (803) 772-1185;
www.simsmusic.com
Claim to fame: Your local music superstore since 1979!
Wow! factor: More than 700 guitars, 40
drumsets, lighting, keyboards, and more!
Best New Car Dealer Jim
Claim to fame: South Carolinas largest

selection of patio, pool, porch, and sunroom furnishings.
Years in business: 43 total, 35 selling
furniture.
Wow! factor: South Carolinas largest
selection of patio, pool, porch, and sunroom furniture. Seventy to 90 collections
in stock at all times in our 20,000square-foot store. Family-owned and
operated.
Best Outdoor Gear and

Supply Store The
Backpacker
1215 Wayne St., Columbia; (803)
799-7571;
www.backpackerqualitygear.com
Best Pet Supply Store Pet

Supplies Plus
1001 Harden St.; (803) 252-7021
2410 Augusta Road, West Columbia;
(803) 794-9559
7467 St. Andrews Road, Irmo; (803)
749-5190
www.petsuppliesplus.com
Best Smoke Shop The
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DR. DAVID FISHER

The States Best Doctor!
Midtown
Family Medicine
1910 Gregg Street
803-931-0100
Springwood Lake
Family Practice
1721 Horseshoe Drive
803-788-7884
Lake Murray
Family Medicine
7611 St Andrews Road
803-724-1100
Saluda Pointe
Family Medicine
3630 Sunset Boulevard
803-239-1600
Woodhill
Family Medicine
813 Leesburg Road
803-783-4433
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Maduro Room
957-3547; www.maduroroom.com
Best Sporting Goods

Store Todd & Moore
620 Huger St.; (803) 765-0150;
www.toddandmoore.com
Claim to fame: Locally owned and operated by the same two founding families
and conveniently located on the way to
see the Gamecocks play.
Wow! factor: Local specialists in
sports, where customers feel right at
home.
Best Tire Store Franks

Discount Tire
865-8440
1233 Bluff Road; (803) 834-5518
1609 Fairlane Drive, West Columbia;
(803) 451-8473
356-8473
www.frankstires.com
Claim to fame: World-class singer and
rhyme-maker. Just kidding.
Wow! factor: If its round, rubber, and
rolls, Franks got it!
Best Unique Gift Shop

One Eared Cow
1001 Huger St.; (803) 254-2444;
www.oneearedcow.com
Best Vaping Store Elite

Vapors LLC
109 Old Chapin Road, Suite P,
Lexington; (866) 611-5806;
www.elitevapors.com
Claim to fame: Excellent customer service and product knowledge!
Wow! factor: Very clean, professional
environment.
438-8141; evelynsbridalonline.com
Clothing Store Pink Sorbet

Wow! factor: Celebrating 25 years of
excellence service to brides across our
state.
2726 Devine St.; (803) 251-2525;

www.pinksorbetsc.com
Best Wine Store Greens
Best Womens Shoes

Coplons
400 Assembly St.; (803) 799-9499

4012 Fernandina Road; (803) 744-0570
www.greensbeverages.com
Best Used Care Dealer Jim

Hudson
Best Wedding Attire
Buick/GMC/Cadillac
Evelyns Bridal and Formal
4035 Kaiser Hill Road; (803) 783-0110; Wear
Claim to fame: Large selection of beer,

wine and liquor at the lowest prices
around.
Wow! factor: Best selection, best prices,
best staff, no modesty.
www.jimhudsonsuperstore.com
Best Womens Fine
28 Townlee Lane, Lugoff; (803)
4825 Forest Drive; (803) 790-0015;

coplons.com
Best Womens
Weekendwear Pink Sorbet
2726 Devine St.; (803) 251-2525;
www.pinksorbetsc.com
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for voting us
Best Bakery!
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forward to the future. It is our honor to be a part of this great community!
8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC
803-736-2253
LOCATIONS
WEST COLUMBIA
3101 SUNSET BLVD.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169 (803) 794-3712
www.tiffanysofcolumbia.com
ROCK HILL
128 EAST MAIN STREET
ROCK HILL, SC 29730 (803) 325-1660
www.burkettcpas.com
At Pet Supplies Plus, our stores are smaller by choice,

designed to help you get in, get out, and get home happy.
Thank you neighbors

for voting us the
Best Pet Supply Store!
Locally owned and operated
Price Match Guarantee
Widest selection of natural dog food
Full-service grooming & self-service dog wash

at our Columbia & Irmo locations
5 off
Any purchase $40 or more

Must be a Preferred Pet Club member. Sign up in store.
STORE COUPON. May be redeemed at participating Pet Supplies Plus
locations only. Must be a Preferred Pet Club member. One coupon
per household please. No cash value. No cash back. Not valid on the
purchase of gift cards or prior purchases. May not be combined with
any other o*er.
OFFER VALID THRU NOVEMBER 30, 2016 ONLY.
PLU #89377
Pet Supplies Plus

Columbia | 1001-H Harden Street | 803.252.7021
Irmo | 7467 St. Andrews Road | 803.749.5190
West Columbia | 2410 Augusta Road | 803.794.9559
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm Sun: 10am-7pm
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Thank you for voting us States

Best Womens Fine Clothing &
Womens Weekend Wear!
A LILLY PULITZER* SIGNATURE STORE
Best Weekend Wear
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Best Womens
Fine Clothing
2726 devine street columbia, SC 29205

(803) 251-2525 M-F 10-5:30 Sat 10-4pm
pinksorbetsc.com 803-251-2525
grouchos.com
THE STATE.....................................................................................................
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Thank You.
Our team members, physicians and volunteers come to work every day to make a difference in the
lives of our patients and their families. And wed like to take a moment to say thank you for allowing
us to care for you and your family as if you were our own.
Best Hospital
System
Best Hospital for

Heart Health
We truly appreciate the readers of The State for

recognizing us as the best in health care for
seven years in a row.
To find a physician for you and your family, call 803-296-CARE (2273) or visit PalmettoHealth.org.

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016

The States Best

Best Guided Tour The Spirit

Best Stage Theater Koger

3340 U.S. 378, Leesville; (803) 730-3044;

1051 Greene St.; (803) 777-5112;

Best Annual Community

Claim to fame: Only dinner cruise yacht on

The States Best

Sunday, October 23, 2016

1200 Rosewood Drive; 803-799-3387;

effort was made

Wow! factor: The South Carolina State Fair is

Best Art Gallery Columbia

Best Golf Course Country

Best Live Music Colonial Life

Best Museum South Carolina

Best Bakery Tiffanys Bakery

301 Gervais St.; (803) 898-4921;

8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia; (803)

Claim to fame: Since its opening in October

Best Place for a Childs

Best Place to Take

Best Bang for the Buck

Best Bar Liberty Tap Room

500 Wildlife Parkway; (803) 779-8717;

Best Barbecue Shealys BBQ

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016

340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville; (803)

Claim to fame: Great food, great service!

Claim to fame: Famous barbecue pork,

Best Business Lunch

Best Bartender Joshua

Best Candy Shop The

920 Gervais St.; (803) 256-6687;

1215 Lincoln St.; (803) 799-9988;

Best Beer List Old Mill

711 E. Main St., Lexington; (803)

340 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville; (803)

Best Biscuit Biscuit House

Best Breakfast Eggs Up

and a kickin Sunday brunch.

2930 Devine St.; (803) 661-9174;

Best Burger Pawleys Front

Best Brewery River Rat

827 Harden St.; (803) 771-8001;

1231 Shop Road; (803) 724-5712;

Claim to fame: Burgers.

Best Burrito San Jose

115 Northpoint Drive, Lexington; (803)

121 Dreher Road, West Columbia; (803)

Claim to fame: Famous barbecue pork,

Best Cheesesteak The

Best Chicken Zesto of

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016

Thank you for voting

1019 Broad Stone Rd.

2829 Millwood Ave.

One on One, Individualized Care

Thank you for

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2016

Claim to fame: Best chicken in Columbia! A favorite for tailgating or a quick

The State's Best 2016

The State's Best 2016