by Krysta Chapman

Watch out, now—there’s a woman in the kitchen. And behind the bar; and in the farm; and brewing beer; and positioned behind a laptop madly typing up the latest recipe to grace her kitchen. The truth is there are women in every aspect of the Charleston Food and Beverage scene these days—and we’re here to celebrate it. From thriving Facebook groups to building restaurant empires; and developing complex flavors in our favorite meals and cocktails to helping feed the homeless in Charleston, the women on this list—in no particular order—are breaking barriers and setting standards.