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A Day on Edisto
Just an hour outside of downtown Charleston sits Edisto Island. Named after the Edistow tribe who inhabited the island in the 1500s, this 68-square-mile island is dense with history and culture. The island was colonized by English settlers in the late 1600s who brought enslaved peoples from West Africa who had the knowledge and expertise […]
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A Taste of Haiti
Did you know that “ansanm” means together in Haitian Creole? Join James Beard nominated chef and culinary storyteller, Chris Viaud, as he invites you to come together in the kitchen to learn and celebrate Haiti’s rich culture through food. You will learn how to prepare recipes that have lived in Haitian culture perfected by family […]
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Big Shrimpin’
We are pretty “shellfish” about our seafood down here in the Lowcountry, but we are willing to share at this crustacean celebration. Crack some crabs, peel a few shrimp, or try a crawfish at this shockingly fun shindig. Chefs will be showing off their best seafood dishes and ice cold suds and bubs will be […]
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Culinary Village: Friday
Introducing the ‘25 Culinary Village. New flavors, same great taste. The Culinary Village is Charleston Wine + Food’s largest sampling experience and has long been the cornerstone of the festival. It showcases a taste of the festival itself – taking inspiration from our most sought-after events with engaging chef demos, delicious bites, beverage pairings, entertainment, […]
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Culinary Village: Saturday
Introducing the ‘25 Culinary Village. New flavors, same great taste. The Culinary Village is Charleston Wine + Food’s largest sampling experience and has long been the cornerstone of the festival. It showcases a taste of the festival itself – taking inspiration from our most sought-after events with engaging chef demos, delicious bites, beverage pairings, entertainment, […]
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Culinary Village: Sunday
Introducing the ‘25 Culinary Village. New flavors, same great taste. The Culinary Village is Charleston Wine + Food’s largest sampling experience and has long been the cornerstone of the festival. It showcases a taste of the festival itself – taking inspiration from our most sought-after events with engaging chef demos, delicious bites, beverage pairings, entertainment, […]
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Culinary Village: Sunday LOCAL
Introducing the ‘25 Culinary Village. New flavors, same great taste. The Culinary Village is Charleston Wine + Food’s largest sampling experience and has long been the cornerstone of the festival. It showcases a taste of the festival itself – taking inspiration from our most sought-after events with engaging chef demos, delicious bites, beverage pairings, entertainment, […]
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Good Vines Only
Good Vines Only is a celebration for wine lovers! From small wineries (that might just become your new favorite) to wineries that you may know (but may not know their range of production), Good Vines Only will feature a wide variety of producers showcasing the fruits of their labor. Connect with dedicated winemakers and talent […]
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Let’s Negroni
Few cocktails have encouraged more frenzied experimentation than the beloved Negroni during the course of its 100-year history. It’s a winning trio of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth and has become the base on which generations of drink mixers have left their thumbprint. Join VinePair’s Managing Editor and esteemed host of popular podcast Cocktail College, […]
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Lola Rose Wine Lunch
Step inside James Beard award-nominated Chef Kevin Johnson’s neighborhood joint, Lola Rose, where he and a special guest have a “Big Day” planned to save Paradise with an over the top lunch rooted in Italian ingredients and techniques. For fans of the culinary cult classic film, Big Night, you know you are in for a […]
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Mex 1 Tacos + Tequila
One thing’s for sure – our friends at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina know a thing or two about tacos + tequila. Join Morgan Hurley, Chef Ruddy Bollat, and friends for an afternoon of innovative bites, smooth sips, and good vibes. This roving tasting will feature plenty of tacos, tequila pours, great tunes, and some Wine […]
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Not Your Mama’s Gumbo
Gumbo, the Bantu word for okra, is a dish that everyone has heard of but doesn’t necessarily know the nuanced aspects of its regionality. From New Orleans to Charleston, from West Africa to Lake Charles there is an interpretation of gumbo for everyone. Join Chef Dominick Lee, a New Orleans native and culinary storyteller, as […]
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Shucked
This local fan-favorite highlights one of Charleston’s most cherished delicacies – oysters. Guests will have the chance to taste their way around the Lowcountry waters, savoring bivalves shucked by the purveyors themselves. The event features a traditional oyster roast, and showcases oysters prepared in a variety of ways—steamed, raw, on the half shell, grilled, and more—alongside […]
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Slow! Down: The Craft of Making Fine Wines
What is Slow Wine, what are the guiding principles, and how to seek them out when shopping for wine at your local wine shop. Engaging with producers, restaurateurs and importers, this seminar will leave you armed with all the information you need to support and champion Slow Wine producers. Let’s get people to pay as […]
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The Weekender Bundle
Looking to conquer the event like a pro and in VIP fashion? The Weekender Bundle is for you! This pass offers an elevated Culinary Village experience along with General Admission access into two marquee festival events – One Night in NOLA and The World of ‘Cue. Grab your friends, mark your calendar, and get ready to […]
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The World of ‘Cue
Feeling saucy? Don’t miss this ultimate celebration of all things BBQ! Food is the ultimate universal connector and in the South, barbecue is practically a way of life. But did you know that slow cooking over hot coals is a global tradition? Prepare to expand your BBQ horizons at this epic event! We’re serving up […]
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United States of Sparkling
Champagne created the blueprint for sparkling wines, but winemakers across the United States also know how to create elegant and luxurious bubbly with a certain je ne sais quoi. Join wine expert Wanda Mann as she leads you through an effervescent tasting that focuses on premium méthode champenoise sparkling wines made right here in the […]
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Welton’s Tiny BBQ Brunch
Texas native, Hannah Welton, and her partner Zachary Welton are bringing a little slice of the Lone Star State to their cozy alleyway brunch that has quickly become a festival fave. The Welton’s crew will team up with friends, Erin Smith and Patrick Feges, of Feges BBQ from Houston, TX to bring the heat with […]
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Adam Teeter
Adam Teeter is CoFounder and CEO of VinePair. He writes and lectures extensively about the world of drinks and can be often found enjoying a good bottle of wine or an ice cold gin martini.
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Alain Lemaire
Award-wining Chef Alain Lemaire is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he first discovered his interest in cooking. That interest in food grew out of the need to feed himself what he wanted, and when he wanted it by watching his mother and grandmother in the kitchen, to full blown passion by the time he […]
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Amanda Phelps
Amanda Phelps, Beverage Manager at Frannie & The Fox, has been in the food and beverage industry for over 15 years, immersing herself in all sides of the restaurant business. A native North Carolinian, Amanda has called Charleston home for almost 10 years, and prior to joining the team at Frannie & The Fox, she […]
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Ashley Cardona
With over a decade in luxury hospitality, Chef Ashley Cardona brings an eye for detail and creativity to the Circa 1886 team. Originally from North Carolina, Ashley attended Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, where she received degrees in both Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management. Ashley found her passion for French technique and desserts when […]
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Bobby McFarland
After consuming everything that Alton Brown's Good Eats has to offer five times over, Bobby McFarland began his cooking career in Manhattan under the late Floyd Cardoz–a world-renowned chef and pioneer in Indian cuisine. In 2016, he relocated to Raleigh where he has held leadership roles in numerous renowned establishments specializing in various cuisines, such […]
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Chris Leimena
Chris Leimena, a native of Portland, Oregon, has always had a love for food and hospitality. After graduating from culinary school he honed his skills as a chef at some of Portland's top restaurants including Higgins, Trifecta, and Langbaan. Transitioning into the dining room, Chris brought his expertise to Ava Gene’s, Canard, and Le Pigeon […]
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Christina Miller
Christina, a native Charlestonian, is a legacy baker and the owner of Bert & T’s Desserts. Her passion for baking is inspired by her late grandmothers, “Bert & T.” Christina specializes in Gullah and southern desserts, in addition to ice cream
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Derick Wade
Derick Wade’s culinary journey is a testament to his deep-rooted passion for food, which can easily be attributed to the cherished moments spent in his grandmother’s kitchen. From a young age, Wade recognized the power of food and its ability to bring people together. Today, he exemplifies this notion in everything he does, both within […]
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Donald Goodemote
After growing up in the restaurant business, Don moved to Charleston in 2009 to pursue a career in Culinary Arts. Life took a different turn and he found himself taking a job as a General Manager of Amen Street in 2011. Looking to gain a larger knowledge in wine, he took on a management role […]
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Jaam Moynihan
Originally from Somerville, MA, Jaam grew up in a diverse community, and would like to see that reflected in his new one. He came to wine fairly young, realizing it’s one of the few disciplines that involves all aspects of the human experience. From the artistic to the social, from scientific to physical, making wine […]
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John Ondo
Both through his studies at culinary school and working front-line at several iconic Charleston restaurants, Charleston native John Ondo has honed his own simple approach to food. He showcased his unpretentious presentations of “just good food” when he launched Lana in downtown Charleston in 2005, where as Chef/Owner he spent 13 years refining his rustic […]
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Julian Parker
Julian Parker brings a wealth of multi-cultural culinary experience with him to the role of The Select’s Executive Chef. As a boy growing up in Medellin, Colombia, Julian began cooking at the age of 10 alongside his mother, a professional chef and caterer. And although he earned a degree in International Business, there was no […]