Food & Drink · North Charleston, North Charleston
Food Network star and Gullah Geechee descendant Kardea Brown opened her first-ever restaurant inside Charleston International Airport in April 2025 — making her the first person of color to have a culinary establishment at CHS. Kardea grew up on Wadmalaw Island learning to cook traditional Gullah foods from her grandmother. The restaurant celebrates Lowcountry culture and cuisine: Shrimp & Grits,