Brannon Florie

Biography

A passionate proponent of the Lowcountry and native Charlestonian, chef and restaurateur Brannon Florie is working to keep the soul of Southern food and hospitality alive. These ideals permeate his many different endeavors, including restaurants The Granary, On Forty-One and Pier 41, as well as Florie's Events and Floking Artisan Products. No stranger to hard work, Florie landed his first managerial position at the age of 17. He spent the next decade honing his business, management and culinary skills across the country working for well-known brands such as Carlson Worldwide E-Brands and Walt Disney World Resorts and Restaurants. Upon his return to Charleston, Florie quickly became an integral part of the flourishing food and beverage community. In addition to earning praise as executive chef at The Boathouse at Breech Inlet, 17 North Roadside Kitchen and The Granary, he consulted in the opening of such popular restaurants as The Rarebit, Big John’s Tavern and King Street Public House. In all of his endeavors, Florie aims to honor the relationships he has built with local farmers, fisherman, brewers and distillers. Even his plumber and electrician are personal friends and Mount Pleasant locals. His desire to give back to the community is exemplified by his involvement with local charities such as East Cooper Meals on Wheels, East Cooper Land Trust and Lowcountry Land Trust. He is a member of Charleston Brown Water Society and the founder of Charleston's first free Food and Beverage Employment site. Outside of work, Florie spends his time enjoying the company of his wife and two daughters, with whom he resides in Mount Pleasant.

Research Interest

food and hospitality