Behind the Bar

As another graduation season wraps up, we are celebrating an exceptional group of young leaders, athletes and entrepreneurs hailing from the Isle of Palms who are ready to make their mark on the world. Here are three standout local graduates from the Class of 2026: Quin Scanlon - Lucy Beckham High School Quin Scanlon leaves Lucy Beckham High School with a legacy defined by … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 IOP: Graduates Ready to Change the World

“Watching her in action is something to behold. She is a force to be reckoned with,” declared Ricky Myatt of his daughter, Grace. Ricky continued, “Grace has always been a ‘daddy’s girl,’ and ever since my wife Maggie, Grace’s mother, passed away seven years ago, she has become even more so. We laugh together and have an easy banter. She brings me a joy I cannot adequately … [Read more...] about Dynamic Duo: Grace and Ricky Myatt – Beloved father-daughter combo, island icons

An island resident will be donning a Carolina Panthers jersey and representing the Lowcountry when the team takes the field next season. Recently drafted University of Georgia offensive tackle and Oceanside Collegiate Academy alum Monroe Freeling moved to Isle of Palms with his family during his sophomore year of high school. Freeling, who the Panthers selected with the No. … [Read more...] about Staying close to home: Panthers draft IOP resident Becomes first OCA alum drafted into NFL

Some people work behind a bar. Sierra Hyman somehow turns it into a whole personality. Walk into The Dinghy during the afternoon and you’ll probably find her right in the middle of three conversations at once. One regular is telling her about their weekend plans, somebody else is getting teased for ordering the same drink again and Hyman is moving through it all like she’s … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Sierra Hyman – Poised and personable

Growing up in EagleVail, Colorado, Jessica Backhus enjoyed skiing and bussing tables at a ranch her parents had transformed into an event venue. From ages 12-25 she worked there on and off, learning all aspects of hospitality. By the time Backhus turned 21, she started bartending and found that she loved interacting with the family’s guests. After attending college on the … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Spread your wings with Jess at The Nest

s a little girl, Grace Anderson lived in Australia, Spain and England, moving countries when her father’s career in finance required a transfer. In 2012, when she was 10 years old, her family settled on the Isle of Palms and the island became her home. “Our family has always loved spending weekends at the beach, so having this proximity is wonderful,” Anderson said. “Plus, … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Latte art with Grace Anderson

Born and raised in Harlem in New York City, Tyquan Poinsette grew up watching his grandmother cook. As her taste tester, Poinsette became enamored with the culinary arts early in life. At 14-yearsold, he moved to Charleston, where he’d vacationed every summer while visiting family. By high school he was winning cooking competitions in home economics class and fell head over … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Talking flavor with Tyquan Poinsette

When Chef Jacob Mitzel was 16 years old, he started working in the cafeteria at Penn State’s York campus. That’s where he derived his passion for the food and beverage industry. After high school, he attended the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts. When he graduated in 2012, he decided to hone his skills and gain as much knowledge as he could by working at various … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chop it up with Chef Mitzel at Long Island Cafe

When Patrick Karlovec decided he needed to take a break from college, he was drawn to the food and beverage industry for the flexibility and income-earning potential. “I enjoyed it so much, I turned bartending into a career and never went back to school,” he laughed. “And here we are 26 years later.” In 2005, Karlovec started looking to make a move away from the cold weather … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Have a chuckle with Pat at Laughing Gull

Originally from Brazil,  started her career there at culinary arts school. When she moved to the United States in 2011, she was hired as a line cook for a high-volume steak house at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in New Hampshire, where she prepared lunch and dinner for 400 to 600 people a day. After a year there, she moved to R2L, an upscale restaurant located on … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort