chefs

Local Author Wins Big at 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards

Robin Gibson — Fri, 10 May 2019 20:57:32 +0000

By Robin Gibson

The Faces of Local Food by James Island author and photographer Charlotte Caldwell snagged a gold medal for her deep dive into South Carolina's sustainable food culture and the Lowcountry producers behind it. Caldwell's book won for BEST REGIONAL NON-FICTION: SOUTHEAST at the 2019 Independent Book Publishers Awards competition. The ceremony will be held May 28th in New York City.

Take Friendsgiving up a notch

Betsey Geier — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:03:18 +0000

The holidays are here, and that means ample time-off to spend with loved ones. But what about friends? I sat down with two Charleston pals who have a knack for entertaining to create a fabulous Friendsgiving.

Tale of the Fish made a splash Sunday at Wild Dunes Resort

Robin Gibson — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:09:32 +0000

The flavors of the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts of Italy married at Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel, during an indulgent evening at its fourth-annual “Tale of the Fish” culinary celebration. Charleston’s own celebrated chefs and mixologists joined together with other noteworthy chefs from along the Atlantic Coast to create a delicious evening, serving up coastal Italian inspired dishes alongside thoughtfully selected Italian wines.

Get to Know Charleston's Private Dining Service, Food Fire + Knives

Betsey Geier — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:16:55 +0000

Apparently, millennials are killing countless industries. Business Insider listed everything that millennials are killing from casual dining chains to napkins to banks. Traditional businesses like Applebee’s, Hooters, and Macy’s don’t appeal to millennials because they’re inconvenient, expensive, and frankly, just no fun.

Don't Miss These Events During Charleston Beer Week 2018

Kelsey Lorman — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:46:38 +0000

Beer lovers, unite! Charleston Beer Week 2018 will be celebrating our community's local beer scene from Friday, September 7th through Saturday, September 15th! In a city with an exponential growth in quality beer and appealing breweries, this is a great opportunity to try some of the delicious brews that the city of Charleston has to offer! Here’s a roundup of a few can't-miss events happening across the Lowcountry during Charleston Beer Week!

Grit's Go To: 7.27-8.2

Betsey Geier — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:08:16 +0000

July 28: Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival - 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Riverfront Park 1001 Everglades Ave, $10

The Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival celebrates the best in Caribbean food, culture and music. The top chefs in the Southeast will “bring it” in an effort to dethrone the 2017 champion Ma Gloria and claim the title of Top Jerk Chef 2018!

Grit's Go To: 6.22-6.28

Betsey Geier — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:01:17 +0000

June 22: Keller Williams - 9 p.m. The Windjammer. 1008 Ocean Blvd., $20

Williams’ dynamic and unpredictable live performance has cemented his reputation as a multi-instrumental creative force, revered for his incredible improvisational style and genre-defying work.

Feeling Euphoric at the Macintosh

Haley Moore — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:24:52 +0000

Euphoria! Such an awesome word. A word that just by saying it brings a sense of positivity about yourself. The dictionary describes euphoria as a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. We all strive to reach a euphoric state in life. This September Greenville, SC hopes to fill their city with Euphoria, both literally and metaphorically, as the annual Euphoria Food, Wine, and Music festival kicks off.

James Beard Foundation's Blended Burger Project

Betsey Geier — Tue, 15 May 2018 19:46:50 +0000

How do you make a burger more sustainable, nutritious and better? Blend it with mushrooms, of course.

The Blended Burger Project™ is a movement that strives to make burgers better by blending ground meat, or any other protein, with chopped mushrooms.

Tuesday, I got to try a few blended burgers by local Charleston chefs.

HIDDEN F&B: Sara Prezioso, The Darling

Helen Mitternight — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:56:20 +0000

HIDDEN F&B: Sara Prezioso, The Darling

By Helen Mitternight

(Editors Note: Charleston is such a foodie town that food and beverage superstars are hiding in plain sight, out of the James Beard limelight, but still very much creating and serving amazing food and drinks. This series profiles Charleston’s “hidden F&Bs.”)

All photos by Ferris Kaplan

Sara Prezioso was all set to go into psychology. She liked the idea of a science-based career in Columbia, SC, studying humans.

Pork with a Side of New Chef Ventures

Helen Mitternight — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 21:44:18 +0000

By: Helen Mitternight

On a bright November day that felt more like summer, the Pour House opened its deck to some chefs looking to slide on over to some new cooking work. A hog from Walterboro’s Keegan-Filion Farm provided the porky foundation for the food the chefs showcased.

HIDDEN F&B: Madison Lea Tessener, Chef, Chez Nous

Helen Mitternight — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:10:54 +0000

By Helen Mitternight

Holiday Entertaining? Les Dames Has You Covered

Helen Mitternight — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:17:52 +0000

Maybe this is the year the family is coming to you for the holidays. Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to host the boss.

Times like these call for something beyond free wine glasses with the logos of local festivals.

The first-annual Les Dames Culinary Academy has you covered!

James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner

Lorena Jordan — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:49:52 +0000

Upon his death in 1985, James Beard’s close friend Julia Childs described the larger-than-life man behind an exquisite culinary career: “he loved people, loved his work, loved gossip, loved to eat, loved a good time”.

NEW FOODIE TOUR SHOWS WHERE CHARLESTON COOKS UP ITS NEW CHEFS

Helen Mitternight — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:19:50 +0000

Sure, you can bring your foodie friends to Charleston’s finest restaurants, but if you really want to look like you’re in the know, show them where the city cooks up its new chefs.