Michaele Frampton of Frampton Construction lives in Mount Pleasant and loves to cook for her family and friends. She considers cooking her love language. With summer tomatoes on their way, Michaele shares a recipe using summer’s best fruits: tomatoes and peaches. PROSCIUTTO PEACH CAPRESE WITH FRESH BASIL • 4 ready-to-eat peaches (peeled and cut into […]
Charleston Women in Food
The Power of Connection in Hospitality
The sold-out, FAB Conference, unites 500 Charleston women in food and beverage for connection and growth With vast experience in the food and beverage industry and a passion for empowering women to succeed, Randi Weinstein launched the FAB Conference in 2016 as a platform where hospitality professionals from across the country come to learn, educate, […]
Twenty Years of Culinary Excellence
Editor’s Note: Managing Editor Angel Holmes co-founded Charleston Wine + Food Festival in 2004 and served as its executive director for eight years. When executive chef and co-owner of Circa 1886 Marc Collins and then-public relations manager for the South Carolina Aquarium Angel Passailaigue Postell (now Holmes) met in the early 2000s, they found themselves […]
Mixing It Up: Women Mixologists Raising The Bar
The history of women in mixology, the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks, is rich, though sometimes overlooked. Women have been essential to developing cocktails and the art of bartending despite often being excluded or pushed to the background. In Charleston, many women mixologists and bartenders have changed the beverage program we see at […]
A Glass Half Full: Cheers to Sobriety
The verdict is in: Charleston may very well be one of the south’s favorite party spots, with cool bars and breweries on every corner, but if you are living — or even toying with the idea of trying — a sober lifestyle, there are plenty of options for you too! When we were out and […]
Women In Wine
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 […]
Venues with Vibes: Because it’s Always Event Season in Charleston
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 […]
Makan: Tastes of Malaysia in the Lowcountry
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 […]
Food That’s “Pretty” Tasty
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 […]
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 […]