Best of Charleston 2023 – Charleston City Paper

It’s the best time of the year, y’all — Best of Charleston 2023 is here! This year, we’re taking our celebration to the streets, highlighting murals and public art. So break out your paint-splattered overalls and shake up your spray paint cans for this street art-themed edition of Best of Charleston. 

Congratulations to all the 2023 winners who captured the hearts (and votes) of Charleston City Paper readers. Inside this issue, you’ll find more than 400 categories with readers’ favorite people, places and businesses. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know — from where to find the best cocktails in town and which new restaurant to try to who you should call when looking for a new pet trainer or physician. And everything in between. 

Learn more about dozens of winners from our featured profiles and interviews with longtime champs and those who are new to the Best Of club. Flip through this issue to find your next favorite workout studio or a local farm to support. However you choose to use this information, tip your hat to the locals who keep our community running and make Charleston the place we know and love. —Samantha Connors

Attractions and City Living
Culture, Arts and Entertainment
Drinking
Eating
Health and Beauty
Politics, News and Media
Recreation and Outdoors
Services
Shops

 Charleston seems to have something going on every day of the week. Events we know and love, such the Spoleto Festival USA, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition continue to offer exciting experiences for residents and tourists alike. As the Holy City heads into a warmer season, we are reminded of the natural beauty that surrounds our coastal town and the importance of preserving it. Public spaces, farmers markets and green businesses are highlighted in this section for their contributions to keeping Charleston beautiful. Read on to learn what our readers voted as their favorite aspects of city living, events and attractions. -Chloe Hogan