SOUTHERN STARS SOUTH CAROLINA CHEFS LIGHTING UP YOUR SCREEN South Carolina’s Chef Ambassadors have long been winning hearts at home, and now they’re also making waves on national television. From fierce Food Network showdowns to PBS spotlights, these standout chefs are putting Palmetto State flavors on center stage. Luckily, you don’t need a backstage pass to taste what they’re cooking—just a reservation. SHUAI WANG When Shuai Wang stepped into Bravo’s Top Chef kitchen, he brought with him the soul of Charleston and the spice of something entirely new. At Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ in North Charleston, Wang fuses Southern ingredients with Chinese-American flavors in ways that are inventive, bold and unforgettable. Dine in, and you'll understand why the Holy City’s food scene is buzzing about him. ORCHID PAULMEIER A fan favorite from Food Network Star , Orchid Paulmeier is the heart and heat behind One Hot Mama’s BBQ on Hilton Head Island. A South Carolina Chef Ambassador, Paulmeier serves up slow-smoked ribs, golden cornbread and collard greens with a side of charisma. Her restaurant is proudly featured on the South Carolina BBQ Trail and lauded by locals and visitors alike. MICHAEL SIBERT From Guy’s Grocery Games to Chopped , Michael Sibert has proven he can turn mystery basket madness into mouthwatering success. His clever creations—like pancake tacos and risotto with teres major (an affordable cut of steak)—earned him top honors. Taste his elevated comfort food at White Wine & Butter at the Greer Golf Country Club in Greer. DAVID MOIR/BRAVO 1 1. Shuai Wang, Bravo’s Top Chef 52
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