Karen Mennuti-Raju grew up vacationing on Isle of Palms, where the Lowcountry always felt like home to her. She is thrilled to have finally made Mt. Pleasant her home over seven years ago and loves showcasing all that the Lowcountry has to offer. Raised on a cattle farm in rural Virginia, Karen attended Virginia Tech and studied Hospitality and Tourism Management before moving to South Florida, where she spent 20 years in the financial services industry.
Karen’s passion for hospitality has been a lifelong pursuit. She loves to cook, bake, and entertain, with bread baking being one of her favorite activities. She is happiest making people comfortable and anticipating their needs so they can relax and unwind. Karen’s love for making others feel at home is what drove her family to establish a hospitality group, which now includes multiple award-winning restaurants.
Karen resides with her husband, Ty, who works in consulting and is also a certified sommelier, making for enjoyable wine tastings with friends. They share their home with two Chocolate Labs and two cats. Tapping into her farming roots, gardening is another of Karen’s passions. She enjoys tending to her garden whenever possible and loves to share the bounty with friends and family. She has a wonderful “bonus daughter” who works for the family hospitality group.
With a deep love for the Lowcountry and a rich background in hospitality, Karen continues to embrace and share the vibrant culture and charm of the area she calls home.