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Anthony Marini
A Philadelphia native, Anthony Marini graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He started his formal career in his hometown and has brought more than 20 years of experience to the culinary industry. From working in fine dining restaurants across the U.S. to education and consulting to running his own […]
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Kevin Chrisman
North Carolina native Kevin Chrisman serves as Executive Chef at Golden Hour (https://www.goldenhouravl.com/), the wood-fired restaurant at The Radical Hotel (https://www.theradicalavl.com/?gad_source=1). Located in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District, The Radical is a boutique hotel and living art installation. After finding his culinary calling, Kevin received his Culinary Arts degree at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and […]
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Luigi Bravo
Luigi Bravo was born in Cali, Colombia South America. His Passion for music inspired him to create Latin Groove LLC, a DJ service organization which is a medium for sharing the wealth of the Hispanic culture through music. He owns and supervises a DJ mobile business that performs at over 100 events annually. Dj Luigi […]
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#WhyIWineandFood: Tim McManus
Upon entering Hed Hi Media, the first thing you’ll notice is the immense collection of street art on the walls. Tim McManus, owner + founder of Hed Hi, says of the pop art collection, “Yeah, it’s kind of an obsession at this point, we’re running out of wall space.” Bold colors + industrial decorations – […]
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Charity Navigator Recognizes Charleston Wine + Food as a 4-Star Rated Charity
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our priority at Charleston Wine + Food is to create an annual economic injection that fuels Charleston’s vibrancy + growth. Through executing our Mission of producing experiences that celebrate, educate, and promote the Lowcountry’s diverse culinary + hospitality community, we are proud to share that the organization has received a […]
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Cocktail Competition finalist: Shannon Standhart of Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
The bubbly bar manager at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina serves up an un-bee-lievable cocktail 2018 Cocktail competition finalist Shannon Standhart has made a big splash at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina. After receiving a bartending course from her grandmother for Christmas, she fell in love with the exciting, fast-paced environment behind the bar. Trading in the […]
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In Good Company: Alan Shaw + Greer Gilchrist
By: Victoria McMillin Have you ever walked into a new restaurant or gym and thought “I wonder what goes into operating a place like this. What are their schedules like? Do they have a life? I’ll bet this owner straight forgot what pizza takes like.” I have done that more times than I can count. […]
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Lowcountry Limelight: Charlotte Park
The culinary community + charitable action have always been intimately tied together for Michigan-native Charlotte Park. As the founder of a local influencer group, TastemakersCHS, and the driving force behind Crumb4Charleston, she knows first-hand the impact food can have on the world. We chatted with Charlotte to find out how she got inspired to use […]
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Of Rice + Rum: A Middleton Tradition
The last day of the festival is typically reserved for the events we’re most proud of- annual traditions and historical dinners grace our Sundays full of pride and love for the Lowcountry. For our twelfth year, we’ll be at the illustrious Middleton Place for “Of Rice + Rum” to learn from their specialists and a […]
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Road Trip Snack: Chewy Granola Bars
Recipe provided by: Caroline Glover, Owner and Chef of Annette in Aurora, CO When Chef Caroline Glover travels, it’s always important that she has food that not only tastes amazing, but makes her feel good, too. She wants to be able to hit the ground running on each + every adventure, and fueling her body […]
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Road Trip Snack: Le Farfalle Trail Mix
Recipe provided by: Michael Toscano, Owner and Chef of Le Farfalle in Charleston, SC Is there anything that screams “road trip” more than trail mix? It’s the single snack that has everything covered – salty, sweet, and crunchy – and is also the perfect snack for introducing elements of creativity. Forget the basics; Chef Michael Toscano loves […]
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The Culinary Village: What To Expect
The Culinary Village is the epicenter of Charleston Wine + Food. Three days of nonstop cooking demonstrations, tastings, special guests, and local artists are sure to be among the highlights of your culinary experience. Here you’ll make those festival memories you won’t soon forget. All-day access to the Village is available with just one […]
