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 […]
Candice Herriott (a.k.a CHS Food Writer) I’ve been counting down the days til opening night of Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2017 since last year’s festival ended! It’s a special event that welcomes many talented, famous and interesting chefs, wine specialists and food lovers from all over the country to our lovely city. The list […]
Our fourth and final contestant, Ryan Welliver, was born and raised in South Carolina. He’s pullin’ out all the stops for the competition and will definitely be a force to be reckoned with during Wednesday’s finals. Good luck Ryan! You’re up: Q: Where’s your hometown and where do you currently bartend? A: My hometown is Hilton Head […]
Meet our third Cocktail Competition finalist, Jeremiah Schenzel, resident bartender at Scarecrow in downtown Charleston. Jeremiah is sure to bring the heat this holiday season with his own rum-inspired, hand-crafted cocktail. Catch him behind the bar at Scarecrow slinging drinks + be sure to wish him luck in the finals Wednesday, December 7th. Q: Where’s your hometown […]
Meet the second of our four 2017 Cocktail Competition finalists, Allen Lancaster of The Bar at The Spectator Hotel. Allen’s experience and wisdom behind the bar are sure to give him a leg up in the competition. Check out our exclusive Q&A session with Allen below + be sure to check him out behind the bar at […]
Meet our first of four 2017 cocktail competition finalists, Anthony Kearse! Anthony is the resident bartender at Feathertop in downtown Charleston, but is sure ready to bring some Louisiana flair to the Lowcountry and spice up the competition! We sat down with Anthony to get the 411 on his background + his cocktail. Without further ado: Q: […]
A potpourri of locally-sourced cuisine, a picturesque sunset on the Ashley River, and a community of food system leaders gathered round the table made our 2016 Tribute Dinner a CHSWFF celebration to remember. On the evening of Wednesday November 17, we had the pleasure of honoring the growers + purveyors who provide our city’s world […]
Local talent from the city’s hottest bars + restaurants brought one-of-a-kind dishes + drinks to College Park Field for the Official 2017 Ticket Launch Party, Grand Slam Jam. In case you missed the ballgame, here are some highlights from all nine innings: The Spazmatics rocked the house with 80’s jams that kept the crowd on […]
In commemoration of Charleston’s official minor league team of the 80’s, The Charleston Rainbows, we’re throwin’ it back with a Ticket Launch Party at the Citadel’s College Park Field for a lively celebration of community, culture and outstanding cuisine. Although their reign was short, The Rainbows still hold a sweet spot in the hearts of […]
The 11th installment of Charleston Wine + Food was a delicious weekend full of beautiful weather and tremendous flavor, and much sipping + savoring happened right in the middle of downtown Charleston at Marion Square, the site of our Culinary Village. Village festivities began Friday morning, March 4, at our Opening Ceremonies, with remarks from […]