New Jersey-transplants Marissa and Mario Massarelli settled down in the Lowcountry in July to start the next phase of their lives – Holy City Cannoli.  The couple made the decision to leave the “hustle and bustle” of New Jersey for the “laid-back” atmosphere of Charleston.

“It’s very family-oriented,” Marissa said about the decision. “Which is really important for us since we have a newborn.” The couple vacationed in Charleston for several years and even got married here a few years back. “We just knew this was the place where we wanted to be,” Marissa added.