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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity chef Kardea Brown has grand-opening celebration for first restaurant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Food Network star and beloved Charleston Chef Kardea Brown has officially opened her first restaurant, which is located in Charleston International Airport. Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen, backed by hospitality company Delaware North, is now bringing the flavors of Gullah Geechee culture to travelers passing through the airport. Brown grew up on Wadmalaw Island among the Gullah community, learning how to cook from her single mother and grandmother. In her mother's kitchen, she honed her culinary talent, which has propelled her to success. 'There's a reason and there's a story behind every single item on this menu and so to be standing here in front of you all today at this grand opening of a restaurant that I've seen in my vision as a young child it's surreal,' she said at Thursday's ribbon cutting. The southern kitchen menu features a mix of Gullah and Lowcountry cuisine, such as the fried 'fush' plate, Lowcountry-style deviled eggs, shrimp and grits, Brown's famous mac and cheese, and more. 'At one point in life, I was selling pimento cheese out of the trunk of my car. There was a point in my life where I was homeless,' she recalled with tears in her eyes. 'So, to be here in front of you all with a restaurant in my namesake with my grandmother, my grand aunt, my father, and my family, everyone's here. It just it means the world to me.' In addition to her recent entrepreneurial endeavor, Brown hosts the Food Network show 'Delicious Miss Brown,' co-hosts 'Kids Baking Championship,' and is the author of a New York Times bestseller. The interior of Brown's southern kitchen is meant to reflect Charleston charm with bold colors and cultural pieces spotlighted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Food Network star launches first restaurant at Charleston International Airport
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—A local Food Network star known for her southern Gullah-inspired cuisine has launched a new restaurant at Charleston International Airport. Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen had its soft opening Monday in the airport's Central Marketplace, which, according to a post from Brown, was a success. 'Cousins…. WE RAN OUT OF FOOD before 5 p.m.!!!! We even prepped more than expected and still ran out!!! My heart is so full right now,' Brown wrote. 'God is so good, and I'm just incredibly thankful for the opportunity.' To prepare for the soft opening, the team spent Easter Sunday at the new spot prepping recipes and setting up. In a video posted on Facebook, customers praised the food on their plates, exclaiming, 'It was the best food we've ever had!' The southern kitchen will open daily from 4 a.m. until the last flight takes off. The official grand opening is May 15 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is a first for Brown, who hosts the Food Network show 'Delicious Miss Brown.' She has also appeared on 'Beat Bobby Flay,' 'Chopped Junior,' 'Family Food Showdown' and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
