Calling all social media mavens + digital aficionados! This year experience a fresh, new way to see and taste the festival with the #CHSWFFStreetTeam.
This fabulous group of social media savvy bloggers + Instagrammers are prepped and ready to bring you the most delicious sights and sounds of the 13th annual Charleston Wine + Food festival.
Get to know our street team below, and make sure you’re following along on their accounts and #CHSWFFStreetTeam for the juiciest scenes + sips happening February 28 – March 4.
Andrea Serrano:
Andrea is a freelance Wardrobe Stylist and blogger. After spending time working in New York developing her clientele and working as the in-house stylist for Dennis Publishing, she decided to settle down in Charleston. After spending some time in retail and opening a few of her own boutiques, Andrea became the Freelancer she is now and started her blog Charleston Shop Curator.
Ashley Brown:
Ashley is the proud mother of four with a love for all things fashion and family. She created her blog Sweet Southern Prep, in 2010 as a way to share lifestyle tips and fashion. The blog grew and soon she was working with brands like Kate Spade and Lilly Pulitzer. She’s been running the blog since its start 8 years ago and still going strong.
Candice Herriott:
Lover of good food. Candice Harriott started Charleston Food Writer to share her culinary adventures. The simple things like entertaining friends, cooking and learning new things inspired her to create a place where she can share her stories and connect with other food lovers along the way.
Jai Jones:
(@jaieats)
Jai Eats, a blog created by Jai Jones as a way to share his favorites. Writing from Charleston SC, there’s never a shortage of good restaurants and drinks to share. Inspired by the way everyone comes together because of food, Jai’s blog shares favorites in hopes of making them yours too.
Johnny Caldwell + Taneka Reeves:
The dynamic duo Johnny + Taneka, creators and writers of Cocktail Bandits talk about food and beverage from a feminine, urban perspective. Their blog shares their own cocktails, their favorites from bars all over, and food as well.
Liz Martin:
The Charleston Weekender, Liz Martin started her blog in 2015 creating a space that gives you that weekend getaway vibe. Her site features travel guides, Charleston guides, and an online shop full of Charleston apparel, weekend essentials and everything you need to make you life a little brighter.
Miguel Buencamino:
Miguel grew up in Orlando, FL. His background stems from a love for cooking with his grandmothers. Learning from family and his time testing recipes in the kitchen, Miguel created Holy City Handcraft as a way to share his adventures in the kitchen either cooking or mixing cocktails.
Natalie Mason:
Natalie, creator of Designer Bags & Dirty Diapers, is a lover of all things family, fashion and food. Her blog highlights day-to-day outfits and where you can find some great sales. You’ll also find delicious recipes and entertaining tips on her site.
Sydney Gallimore :
A lover of food, Sydney Gallimore founded Queen of the Food Age back in 2011. Her blog was a way of sharing the two things she loved most: food and writing. She’s also a freelance writer for Charleston Grit, Thrillist, Where Traveler and more. Her love for what she does shows through all her work.
Sydney Turnquist :
Sydney Turnquist is the co-writer for Queen of the Food Age. The adventurous food critic has continued to explore Charleston since she moved here in 2009. She’s broadened her palate and ventured into trying various foods outside of her comfort zone by tasting her way through the Holy City.
Christian Senger:
The Charleston news go-to, Christian Senger created Holy City Sinner in 2011. His blog has been voted as one of the most popular in Charleston, dishing day-to-day news and happenings within the Holy City. He talks about all sides of the city, giving readers a better understanding of Charleston.
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