Charleston Women in Food

In a traditionally male-dominated industry, female sommeliers in Charleston are breaking the mold or Whether it’s the history, the science or the taste, women are drawn to wine — and they are finding their places in the industry — right at the top. BRITTANY OLSON Brittany Olson, owner of Love & Bunches, became a wine […]

Women congregate and celebrate. It could be for showers, rehearsals, business affairs or hosts of other things. In this city, two things are certain no matter the event, there will be a lot of food and a lot of fabulous. Charleston has a feast of unique event venues, and we’ve highlighted some of our favorites […]

The newest, hippest restaurant on the block just opened on 210 Rutledge Ave., downtown Charleston. “Makan,” which translates to “to eat,” is the inaugural solo venture of chef and owner James Wozniuk. This restaurant embodies Wozniuk’s culinary dream, a vibrant celebration of his profound love for Malaysian cuisine and culture. A seasoned chef with extensive […]

Imagine a tablescape of mouthwatering morsels so tempting that guests almost can’t stand the thought of tearing it apart. That is the essence of the perfect grazing table. They’ve become the topic of conversation for many event planners and have inspired a booming industry among those wishing to combine creative instincts with a passion for […]

When did your passion begin? My passion for beer began on my first brew day. As an employee at Frothy Beard, everyone gets a brew day. You spend the day learning the process by studying the equipment on hand. That was it; I wanted to know everything. I asked a million questions and at the […]

Vision, desire for autonomy and determination gave Priscilla Bloedoorn, owner of Not Your Average Wings, the push to open her restaurant. Opened for a year in the heart of Summerville, this restaurant has the community running to the only main wing joint in town. “I didn’t think I was ready with how the community received […]

Football is often associated with groups of men in beer helmets screaming at the television, but we at Charleston Women know that there are many female football fans out there who love putting the feminine touch on game day. Whether you’re hosting to cheer on your favorite college or NFL team, or you’re prepping for […]

Sometimes tasty meals with nutritional value seem like a daunting task to the working woman. We all want something tasty to put in our families’ bellies, but how do we cook while working, mothering, wifing, exercising and wearing the other countless hats women wear? The key can be to plan ahead and do what works […]

Elixir (noun): An alchemic preparation, often aromatic, formerly believed to prolong life. Shanti Elixirs, a collection of fermented green teas with a honey base, do not claim to offer eternal life, but the ancient eastern-rooted drink does have all the makings of a modern-day health potion. Like Kombucha, but without black tea and sugar, Jun […]

Everyone loves Taco Tuesday and a good side of queso, especially Yesenia Leon, who grew up in a family of restaurant owners. She knows the business well and has spent her life learning and loving food. Marrying a restaurant owner grew her love even more, and she decided to go into the business once her […]