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The three-day culinary event is hosted by Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure. | Photo by Cameron Wilder
Grand tastings, dine arounds, cooking demonstrations + seminars — oh my. It’s almost time for the second annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston — and boy, are we ready.
Newsletter Editor Callie here, I went into last year’s festival fully expecting the grand tastings to be my favorite part of the weekend (don’t get me wrong, they were incredible). But to my surprise, I fell in love with the cooking demonstrations. Pro tip: Don’t skip the local talent.
Chef and restaurateur Mike Lata, of FIG and The Ordinary, has mentored and shaped several Charleston chefs.
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One of the most impactful events I attended — and still think about often — was Chef Mike Lata’s “Shore to Table: Celebrating South Carolina’s Oysters and Clams.” From the moment the lights dimmed and the cooking surface heated up, I was mesmerized, and so was everyone else.
Lata captivated the room as he weaved the Lowcountry’s history, the significance of local ingredients — oysters, okra, Carolina Gold rice — and highlighted local farmers from the beloved James Island farmers market. Through his gumbo, he truly told the story of the region.
Ready to make West Ashley home? Long Savanna, the 3,000-acre neighborhood that’s been in the works for years, is set to unveil the first homes next year. The homes will be built by Pulte, and the neighborhood will feature a pool, clubhouse, pickleball, trails, and ponds.
Number
$340,000. That’s how much the Coastal Community Foundation, Trident United Way, and Palmetto Goodwill contributed to Lowcountry folks via The Care Fund. The fund aims to support organizations with food, housing, and utility assistance.
Eat
The tradition continues, Hamby Catering & Events’ long-standing partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank is running strong. For every Thanksgiving meal package ordered, the catering company sponsors a family through the Lowcountry Food Bank. Over the past 11 years, Hamby has sponsored 29,000+ meals for neighbors. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz
InvestSC will match all qualified investments in the Catalyst by Beemok pitch competition, doubling potential funding. On Nov. 8 at Union Pier, 13 early-stage companies — 10 professional and three student finalists — will pitch for up to $1 million. The finalists were selected from 256 tricounty applications.
Festival
On Sunday, Nov. 16, Whiskey & Fire returns to The Refinery from 3:15 to 6 p.m. Grab tickets to spend the afternoon sampling foods cooked in live fire kitchens paired with a world-class selection of whiskies from around the globe.
Eat
Are you looking forward to a pineapple casserole? That’s South Carolina’s most unique Thanksgiving recipe, according to The Food Network. The dish combines sweet pineapple with sharp cheddar and has a buttery cracker topping. Keep it locally grown by buying the ingredients at one of Charleston’s best farmers markets.
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The Lowcountry’s Gray Benko, star of Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray,” gets the chance to show off our inland towns to coastal communities and everything in between. Keep reading for our conversation about hosting, holiday decor, and all things 843.
How soon is too soon to start decorating for the holidays?
I am definitely a day after Thanksgiving person. This is mainly because I am staunchly a “real tree” person, and Christmas trees will sadly not stay alive for two months. It’s not Christmas to me without the smell of a tree and having to vacuum up tree needles every other day.
Do you have a favorite Lowcountry shop you go to for decor?
I love shopping at Celadon in Mount Pleasant. They always have the cutest holiday decor, as well as great gift options. Elizabeth Stuart is always a must as well.
The Buy
A MagSafe charging station with fast-charging technology. We love its foldable, travel-friendly design, allowing us to charge up to three devices at once from anywhere.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Have you heard? The Trove by HART just opened a pop-up in The Shops at The Charleston Place (right next to The Riviera Theater). Stop by this curated extension of the jewelry brand’s flagship on Upper King, it’s open through February.
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