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 […]
Charleston Women in Food
Barstool Chat with Frothy Beard’s Kim Arnold: Grab a Cold One, Girls
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 […]
Not Your Average Wings: Women-owned Wing Joint Spices Summerville
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 […]
Styling Game Day
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 […]
Gourmet on the Go: A recipe from a real Charleston Woman
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 […]
Shanti Elixirs: Wellness Vibes from the Hive
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 […]
Tacos, Tequila, Tea and Treats: Tasty Options in the Lowcountry
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 […]
Whisk and Spoon Bakery and Cafe: Sweet and Safe
Trying to find a bakery when you have specific allergies can be incredibly difficult. Debbie Gardiner, owner of Whisk and Spoon Bakery Cafe, knows this better than most. She began her business in March 2022 after seeing the need for peanut and tree nut -free bakeries. Her son was never able to enjoy items from […]
Southern Bear Catering: Deliciousness is Divine Intervention
Southern Bear Catering is a small business making powerful moves in Charleston’s gastronomic scene. Leaning on her culinary background, Trish Sams started selling food on Folly Beach in June of 2020. Sams said, “I was posting on different Facebook groups. It was a Godsend. I felt as though God was really putting this in my […]
How to Open a Restaurant: Three Female Restaurant Owners Spill the Tea
What does a culinary school drop-out, a former banking industry manager and a one-time event floral company owner all have in common? They all currently run some of the area’s most popular restaurants and they represent a growing number of female restaurateurs taking the local food scene by storm. While Charleston is frequently associated with […]