Downtown Pawleys

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Downtown Pawleys in the press

26 stories about the center and the businesses in it, going back five years. Awards, openings, and features from local and regional press.

2026

Waccamaw Dermatology · May 28, 2026 · Award

Best of the Grand Strand 2026: Best Dermatology Practice

Waccamaw Dermatology, now home to the Visible Results team here in Pawleys, was voted best dermatology practice in WMBF News' Best of the Grand Strand.

This award is a direct reflection of our amazing patients who trust us with their health, and our dedicated team who goes above and beyond every single day.
Read it at Waccamaw Dermatology
Coastal Observer · March 14, 2026 · Award

Crawfish Festival tastes success, flavored with nostalgia

The S.C. Crawfish and Music Festival came back to Pawleys Island, and Bistro 217 chef and co-owner Adam Kirby took the chef competition.

Crawfish King of the Day
Read it at Coastal Observer
OnlyPawleys · February 18, 2026 · Feature

Lemon Drops Apparel & Gifts Is A Vibrant Shop On Pawleys Mainland

A shop spotlight on Lemon Drops and the mix of clothing and gifts that keeps regulars coming back.

People always say they love our store cause it's so unique and they are tired of seeing the same thing everywhere they go.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
Voyage South Carolina · January 22, 2026 · Feature

Meet Nicole Hart of Pawleys Island

Nicole Hart on leaving a fourteen year software career to start her interior design firm here in 2021, and how she walks clients through a build.

I truly am an open book with clients, trade vendors, builders/contractors, and everyone I come into contact with through NHI.
Read it at Voyage South Carolina
Waccamaw Dermatology · January 8, 2026 · Announcement

Waccamaw Dermatology expands aesthetic services with Visible Results Medspa

Visible Results Medspa joined Waccamaw Dermatology, keeping the same team and the same room here at Downtown Pawleys with more services behind it.

This partnership reflects a shared dedication to high-quality care and expands access to aesthetic and rejuvenation services for patients throughout Pawleys Island.
Read it at Waccamaw Dermatology

2025

OnlyPawleys · December 13, 2025 · Round-up

Pawleys Island Gift Guide: Unique Gifts This Holiday Season

The men's side of Retail Therapy gets its own call out in this year's gift guide.

A fully owned brand of Retail Therapy Boutique LLC, the store offers high-quality men's clothing.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
OnlyPawleys · December 13, 2025 · Round-up

Pawleys Island Gift Guide: Unique Gifts This Holiday Season

A holiday guide built around Downtown Pawleys, with Sea Gypsy, Retail Therapy, Driftwood Mercantile and Lemon Drops all getting a mention.

Nestled in a quaint Lowcountry outdoor setting, Downtown Pawleys is a vibrant collection of award-winning restaurants, amazing boutiques, incredible spas and more.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
The Litchfield Company · December 12, 2025 · Round-up

Holiday Shopping in Pawleys Island: Where to Find Unique Gifts by the Coast

A holiday shopping guide that sends readers straight to Sea Gypsy for jewelry and coastal decor.

Sea Gypsy Boutique is another must-visit for chic jewelry, home décor, and accessories that add a coastal touch to holiday gifting.
Read it at The Litchfield Company
The Litchfield Company · December 12, 2025 · Round-up

Holiday Shopping in Pawleys Island: Where to Find Unique Gifts by the Coast

Retail Therapy singled out for curated, grown up style in the same guide.

Retail Therapy Boutique delivers elevated apparel and accessories that will delight anyone who loves curated style.
Read it at The Litchfield Company
The Litchfield Company · August 12, 2025 · Round-up

Scooping Sweet Memories: Ice Cream in Pawleys Island

An ice cream guide to the island that praises the flavors coming out of Island Treats.

Expect inventive flavors like Key Lime Pie and Salty Caramel Pretzel, plus thoughtful dairy-free and vegan options for every palate.
Read it at The Litchfield Company
The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn · July 25, 2025 · Round-up

A Sweet Tooth Lover's Guide to Pawleys Island

Island Treats makes the short list of sweet stops worth the drive.

Island Treats is a colorful and cozy spot that serves up handcrafted ice cream with a serious personality.
Read it at The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
OnlyPawleys · May 10, 2025 · Feature

Walkable and welcoming: Downtown Pawleys businesses reflect the heart of Pawleys Island

A feature on the center itself, the oaks, the walkability, and the way the shop owners here look after each other.

It's not just about shopping or dining. It's about being in a place that feels authentic, warm, and connected to the local community.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
OnlyPawleys · May 10, 2025 · Feature

Walkable and welcoming: Downtown Pawleys businesses reflect the heart of Pawleys Island

Guilds Peace of Mimi Seabrook on what makes this a place people come back to.

Downtown Pawleys is a must-do in the heart of Pawleys Island. Conveniently located, it's a charming shopping area filled with locally owned boutiques and restaurants that is warm and welcoming.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
OnlyPawleys · May 10, 2025 · Feature

Walkable and welcoming: Downtown Pawleys businesses reflect the heart of Pawleys Island

Lemon Drops named among the locally owned shops that give the center its character.

Read it at OnlyPawleys
The Post and Courier · May 1, 2025 · Feature

Why are so many SC businesses opening locations in this stretch of the coast?

A look at the growth along this stretch of coast, with Sea Gypsy owner Deanna Benston front and center. Pawleys went so well she opened a second shop in Georgetown.

We need to be supporting our friends and our neighbors that have been able to establish small businesses over the big box stores.
Read it at The Post and Courier
Mount Pleasant Magazine · January 15, 2025 · Feature

What's on the Menu: Bistro 217

A walk through the courtyard, the rebuilt bar and the plates worth sharing, from crab nachos to Korean chili seared salmon.

Go hungry and leave happy.
Read it at Mount Pleasant Magazine
OnlyPawleys · January 13, 2025 · Round-up

Top 5 Reasons Locals Love Bistro 217 And Rustic Table

Why the two sister restaurants from Anne Hardee and chef Adam Kirby stay full year round.

The space can be enclosed and climate controlled or opened to allow balmy beach breezes.
Read it at OnlyPawleys
OnlyPawleys · January 13, 2025 · Round-up

Top 5 Reasons Locals Love Bistro 217 And Rustic Table

Scratch made upscale Southern food, and a back room over the pond for the big family nights.

The back room of Rustic Table overlooks the pond and can accommodate smaller to larger gatherings up to 35 guests.
Read it at OnlyPawleys

2024

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn · September 17, 2024 · Round-up

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Pawleys Island

Island Treats stands out in this round up for range, and for making sure nobody gets left out.

Island Treats also offers dairy-free and vegan options, making it an inclusive spot for all ice cream lovers.
Read it at The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
Sasee Magazine · April 13, 2024 · Community

Spring Sip & Shop at the Boutiques of Downtown Pawleys

The spring boutique crawl at the center, with sips, treats and giveaways across the shops.

We'll have lots of sips, treats, new Spring arrivals, in-store discounts, and our fabulous Boutique Crawl with giveaways!
Read it at Sasee Magazine

2023

Visit Myrtle Beach · November 8, 2023 · Feature

Rustic Table, a simplistic masterpiece

Farm to table Southern cooking, much of it grown on chef Adam Kirby's own farm in Johnsonville.

The food is just good. Everything I have ordered has been excellent and the prices are amazing.
Read it at Visit Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand Magazine · August 2023 · Feature

Island Treasure

Bistro 217 coming up on twenty years, and why the food and the service have never wobbled.

And one visit is all it takes to be convinced that they know what they're doing.
Read it at Grand Strand Magazine
Seaside Retailer · May 12, 2023 · Award

Starfish Award Winner: Mimi Seabrook

A national trade honor for independent coastal retailers, given to Mimi Seabrook, with owner Guilds Peace on why giving back to the community comes first.

We have a platform where we can help others. The main reason for us being here is to be the light of the Lord and give back to our community.
Read it at Seaside Retailer
Grand Strand Magazine · April 2023 · Feature

Faces of the Grand Strand: WebsterRogers

The firm's seven offices, its Pawleys Island partner Kirby Millwood, and a run of best accounting firm honors.

A combination of close local relationships, accessibility to global resources, and deep technical expertise is what sets WR apart from the competition.
Read it at Grand Strand Magazine

2022

Grand Strand Magazine · June 2022 · Review

Bistro 217 Restaurant Review

Eighteen years in, a full review of chef Adam Kirby's menu, the house made ice cream and the wine list.

The place is a gem of the South Strand's Hammock Coast, and a restaurant that should be on every foodie's radar.
Read it at Grand Strand Magazine
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