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BB&T Is prOuD TO Be The sIgnaTure TITle spOnsOr of the Charleston

Food&Wine Festival. It’s our pleasure to be a part of such a distinctively

Charleston event. Offering a variety of products and services to address your

long and short-termneeds, we share your passion for the kind of preparation

thatmakes the finer things in life possible.

To learnmore about the opportunities that BB&T has in store for you, please

visit us on the web at BBT.com or better yet, stop by and say “hello.”

Shouldn’t your bankhave as much characteras your favorite wine?

B A N K I N G I N S U R A N C E I N V E S T M E N T S

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4 Festivalstaff,boardofdirectorsandcommitteemembers

6 LetterfromLauraHewitt,festivalboardchair

7 LetterfromCharlestonMayorJosephP.RileyJr.

8 LetterfromSignatureTitleSponsor,BB&T

9 FilltheGlassforCharity

12 CelebrityChefBringsGrillSkilltoCharleston

14 Schedule-at-a-glance,transportationandticketinfo

16 Detailedschedule

27 MixingItUp

28 TheStuffofLegends

29 CulinaryVillage+GrandTastingTents

33 Cookingdemonstrations

34 Cookingcompetitions

35 Authorbooksignings

36 GrillingStationchefs

37 CulinaryVillageparticipants&festivalvendors

43 Who’scoming:foodartisans,sugarinnovators,mastersofthepit,tastemakers,culinarywordsmiths

47 FineWineArt

48 WineTasting101

49 Sponsors

51 2009festivalmerchandise

53 Specialthanks

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Cathleen Barrie, niche division editor melissa Kelley, niche division graphic designerst ephanie Burt, Kim Catanzarite, Wendy swat snyder,

contributing writersKi m Catanzarite, Kate Crawford-simone, holly Fisher,

proofreadersCover poster design by Rodolfo Larios Lopezev ent photos: www.LetsTalkCharleston.com (unless

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LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

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stAFFfull-time staffexeCutive direCtor

Angel Passailaigue Postell, APR

mArKeting & mediA mAnAger

Erika McMillan

events & logistiCs mAnAger

Randi Weinstein

events & logistiCs CoordinAtor

Sara Donahue

contract staffsignAture event produCers

Mitchell Crosby, JMC Charleston

Denise Barto, All Occasions

Food mAnAger

Caroline Jackson

Wine & BeverAge mAnAger

Miranda Wash

volunteer mAnAger

Marla Chalfie

tiCKeting mAnAger

Laura Kate Whitney

tiCKeting Customer serviCe representAtive

Kim Stevens

tAsting tent AssistAnts

Graham Ervin and Jessica Wilson

oFF-site event AssistAnt

Jennifer Holtsclaw

interns

Joelle Head

David Heiser

Alison Gabrielle

Mindy Martz

Lauren Newton

Stacy Pulliam

Meg Watson

sign CoordinAtor

Brents Lee

Committees AuCtion & ChArity CommitteeNell Postell, chair

Jeff Allen

Wanda Bazemore

Randy Byerly

Janet Newell

Julian Smith

Kathy Sullivan

Food & CheF Committee Bob Waggoner, chair

Iverson Brownell, VIP Party

Craig Deihl, Opening Night Party

Kevin Johnson, Restaurant Dine-Around

M. Kelly Wilson, Bubbles & Sweets

Chad Glasscock, Wine Receptions in Private Homes

Mickey Bakst, Food + Wine With a View

Brett McKee, Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry

Lance Howard, Lowcountry Gospel Brunch

Jimmy Hagood, BBQ & Blues

Fred Neuville, Cooking Competitions

Mike Lata, After-Parties

Carol Cronk

CJ Garret

Holly Herrick

Pam Bynoe-Reed

Haley Shupe

Marion Sullivan

Danielle Wecksler

Jeffrey Wilson

CulinAry villAge CommitteePaige Crone, chair

Rachel Byrne

Scott Cohen

Graham Ervin

Linn Lesesne

Jimmy Hagood

Jessica Kirby

event CommitteeLisa Buzzelli, co-chair

Julie Ann Oldham, co-chair

Caroline Bevon

Laura Hewitt

Elizabeth Scott

FinAnCe CommitteeBill Hewitt, chair

Laura Hewitt

Johnny Wallace

hotel CommitteeLinn Lesesne, chair

Tripp Hayes

Joel O’Sullivan

Tressa Wright

Karen Dejong

mArKeting CommitteeJennifer Holtsclaw, chair

Ali Bedard

Judy Burnstein

Sara Corbett

Aimee DuRant

Graham Ervin

Nicole Garrigan

Annie Hamnett

Beth McDowell

Meredith Siemens

Beth Treado

mediA CommitteeLouise Ballard

Rebecca Blackman

Laura Bright

Katie Chapman

Lee Deas

Annie Hamnett

Melany Mullens

Libba Osborne

Deidre Schipani

sponsorship CommitteeRick Widman, chair

Edward Artidiello

Dave Bucks

Wine & BeverAge CommitteeJohn A. Wallace Jr., chair

Amy Arrington

Speedy Burnette

Scott Cohen

Glenn Harvey

John Julius

Matt McKeown

Michelle Yackel

vip CommitteeCaroline Bevon, chair

originAl plAnning CommitteeMickey Bakst

Lisa Buzzelli

Marc Collins

Craig Donofrio

Nathalie Dupree

Linn Lesesne

Caroline Jackson

Caroline Mancill

Matt McKeown

Angel P. Postell

Michael Saboe

Marion Sullivan

2008-2009 BoArd oF direCtorsexecutive committeeChAirLaura Hewitt

viCe ChAir Richard T. Widman

seCretAryCaroline Bevon

treAsurerJohn A. Wallace Jr.

membersEdward Artidiello

Beth Bailey

Louise Ballard

Dave Bucks

Randy Byerly

Jimmy Hagood

Jean Y. Helms

Richard Jerue

John Orr

Marion Sullivan

PO Box 22823, Charleston SC 29413

Phone: 843.727.9998 fax: 843.727.9996

[email protected]

about the festival The mission of the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization, is to enhance Charleston’s culinary reputation and support important charitable

endeavors by focusing national attention on the entertainment, education and gastronomical

gratification opportunities presented by world-class culinary professionals and wine experts.

Thefestival’svisionisto:

• Raise significant funds for various charities and scholarships

• Educate students and the general public about the historical significance of Lowcountry and Southern cuisine styles, resources, products and recipes

• Provide educational opportunities for students to learn from various programming and offer one-on-one networking and skill-building opportunities

• Bring national and regional attention to the food scene in Charleston

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Welcome to the 2009 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival. It’s time to celebrate! The board of directors would like to

thank you for your support of this fabulous event, and we hope you have another remarkable weekend.

We are proud to be celebrating our fourth year and to once again showcase this amazing city and the culinary talents within. We hope you enjoy some of the new enhancements and events we have added. These include our events on the Charleston Harbor, the 1,000 Point Wine Tasting + Auction and Pinot Envy Uncorked! wine events as well as the incredible Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry. The lineup of local and guest chefs, authors, wine and beverage professionals and media is the best yet. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is just one of the talents you can meet over the weekend.

More importantly, we ask you to help us “fill the glass” for char-ity this weekend. Our signature charity is the MUSC Children’s Hospital. We need your help raising money for the hospital’s efforts in combating juvenile diabetes. New this year is our Live Auction – a free event for anyone to attend – on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. Please join us there or at one of the many events and give generously to these charitable endeavors.

Have a wonderful time this festival weekend, and we hope to see you for many years to come!

Sincerely,

Laura HewittChair, BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival

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Dear Festival Supporter:

On behalf of the City of Charleston, I would like to welcome you to the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival. This is

the fourth year of this very exciting and new endeavor for our great city, and I applaud the efforts put forth to develop such a remarkable world-class event.

The four-day culinary festival is filled with spectacular signa-ture events like the popular Restaurant Dine-Around, which features the talent of our local chefs along with award-win-ning celebrity guest chefs and top winemakers from around the world; a MUSC Children’s Hospital Charity Luncheon; a demon-stration and book signing featuring Bobby Flay, all courtesy of BB&T; and the King Street Sip & Stroll – in addition to the excit-ing annual events. From start to finish, the festival celebrates not only the food that makes Charleston so unique, but also the culture. We hope you will enjoy the experience and take in all the wonderful features that make Charleston so special. We encourage you to taste, smell and absorb all the flavors of the South during the festival.

The City of Charleston strongly supports and embodies the ele-ments of this event that make it stand out from other culinary festivals. We look forward to all of the years to come with the festival and hope that you return to celebrate what makes our city distinctively Charleston.

With my very best wishes for a successful fourth annual festival, I am most sincerely yours,

Joseph P. Riley Jr.Mayor, City of Charleston

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Welcome to Charleston and the 2009 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival. The backdrop of one of our nation’s most

beautiful and historic cities combined with the culinary talents of top chefs, wine professionals and authors from around the world promises to make this an incredible festival.

I truly believe this year’s event offers something for everyone. The very popular Restaurant Dine-Around and Bubbles & Sweets events have been scheduled again. The new events include the Flay Down South Charity Luncheon (hosted by critically acclaimed chef/restaurateur Bobby Flay), 1,000 Point Wine Tasting + Auction and the Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry. In all, there are more than 50 exciting events for you.

It is also exciting to inform you that your participation benefits several noteworthy charitable causes. Our signature charity for 2009 is the MUSC Children’s Hospital. In addition, proceeds from the festival support educational opportunities for culinary stu-dents and funding for culinary charities while preserving cooking styles indigenous to the Lowcountry.

On behalf of BB&T, thanks to our sponsors, vendors, chefs, plan-ners and volunteers. You have made this a world-class event. To our guests, thank you for visiting with us, and enjoy your weekend.

Randy ByerlyBB&T Charleston City Executive

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You are where you eat.

Tonight, you should be at the Charleston Grill. Where a nationally

recognized culinary team has created an exciting menu that

incorporates tradition without being bound by it, then adds a few

touches of the delightfully unexpected. And in doing so, has captured

the cultural palate of Charleston. Of course, a meal isn’t perfect

without the perfect music to accompany it. Which is why you’ll find

world-class jazz by the Quentin Baxter Trio at the Charleston Grill.


filling the Glass for Charity

Raising money for charity has become an important focus of the BB&T Charleston

Food + Wine Festival. Though it was challenging to donate funds as a start-up nonprofit organiza-tion, the festival has been committed since year one to contributing to area charities.

To date, the festival has raised more than $14,000, and the goal for 2009 is to raise at least another $50,000. A new Fill the Glass campaign has been launched to encourage guests to donate in one of several ways. Participants may give money di-rectly to the festival’s charitable campaign or donate at one of several silent auctions or events through-out the year and during the festival weekend.

CULInARySCHoLARSHIPSThe festival’s first charitable focus was to

create culinary scholarships at area colleges and universities. The festival is proud to have award-ed, to date, nine scholarships to Trident Technical College and College of Charleston students. These funds have allowed students to enroll in culinary programs, travel abroad, pay for necessary books and much more.

Alison Gabrielle was the recipient of the festival’s 2008 College of Charleston’s Depart-ment of Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarship. A junior at the college, Gabrielle had the pleasure of working at the festival as part of an internship with Neita Wiese’s Marinades and Vinaigrettes. She learned much from the experience and plans to become more involved in the future. “Being a part of the festival was a great learning experience for me,” says Gabrielle. “Receiving this scholarship is a huge honor and my intention is to get more involved in the event-

planning field and learn as much as I can before I go into the real world.”

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Expanding the focus of previous years, the festival is proud to work with the MUSC Children’s Hospital to raise money for researching juvenile di-abetes and its prevention through lifestyle choices. The hospital, ranked one of the top children’s facili-ties in the country, offers exceptional care for pa-tients. Sarah Hancock, a 15-year-old patient, makes the journey from Hilton Head Island every three months to receive treatment for Type 1 diabetes at the MUSC Children’s Hospital.

“There is no other place we would go,” says Sarah’s mother, Elizabeth Hancock. “The incred-ible care she receives is amazing – the doctors, nurses and staff make sure my daughter is not only physically healthy, but also that she is equipped emotionally to take care of herself. The people there truly are a part of our family, and we are grateful beyond words.”

Donations were accepted at the Summer Launch + Benefit Party for the signature charity and brought in close to $4,000. Thanks to the generous support of BB&T, celebrity chef Bobby Flay is host-ing a charity luncheon for the hospital. A portion of the proceeds of every ticket goes directly to the hospital, and immediately after the luncheon, guests can attend a new live auction for charity and bid on incredible trips and culinary packages. The MUSC Children’s Hospital will have a special tent inside Marion Square where guests can learn more about the programs and the hospital. Everyone is encour-aged to get involved and support this effort.

Festival focuses on raising funds for scholarships and medical research

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Auction Donations Abound!It has been a giving year for companies and organizations, and the festival is excited to have so many involved in the various charitable auctions. Please be sure to come and bid on one of these items and support these businesses that give so much!

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He will present two distinct events: a Flay Down South Charity Lun-cheon and a demonstration on creating the ultimate burger.

“I first visited Charleston about six years ago with a show called ‘Food Nation,’” he says. That was his introduction to the Charleston food scene and when he met Robert Carter, whose Peninsula Grill co-conut cake he featured on his 2007 Holiday Gift List and then last year in his wildly popular show, “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”

“I mentioned the Charleston Food + Wine Festival on my radio show, so maybe that will get the word out,” he says.

Only in its fourth year, the Charleston Food + Wine Festival has experienced great success and numerous sold-out events, and Flay

Celebrity Chef brings Grill Skill to CharlestonBobby Flay to make his mark on the Holy City

By Stephanie Burt

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RadioonSiriusSatelliteRadio,astutebusinessman,

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WiththeopeningofBobby’sBurgerPalace,FlayhasmadehisloveforthequintessentialAmericanfoodpublic.Thoughheoffersgroundturkeyandchickenoptionsathisrestaurant,abeefpattyisusuallythefoundationofchoice.Atthefestival,hewillhostademonstrationonbuildingtheultimateburger,butfornow,hereareafewtipsgleanedfromthegrillmasterhimself:

•ThE bEST RATiO Of GROUND bEEf iS �0/�0,readilyavailableinmostgrocerystores.Acertainamountoffatisneededinordertokeeptheburgerjuicy.Thefresheritisground,thebettertheendproductwillbe.

•“GOT TO hAVE ChEESE.”Theonlybetterburgerthanahamburgerisacheeseburger.

•SiDES ARE impORTANT.Asachild,Flayalwayslovedwhenthemeltedcheesegotontohisfries,soatBobby’sBurgerPalace,aguestcan get any burger “crunchified,” which entails crisphomemadepotatochipspiledontothetopofthesandwich.

•ADD-ONS CAN mAkE ThE bURGER.Flayhas10distinctburgersonhisBBPmenu,eachonereflecting a regional flair. Home cooks can easily followhisleadbyusingregionalingredients.IntheCarolinas,it’scommontoseechiliorslawasatopping,makingamessy,buttasty,treat.

Celebrity Chef brings Grill Skill to CharlestonBobby Flay to make his mark on the Holy City

anticipates a good experience for him as well, including enjoying some good Lowcountry favorites.

“I love Southern food just in general. There is a true American foun-dation behind it,” he says. Flay is very interested in American cuisine and its permutations, and he found a place for the Lowcountry staple of shrimp and grits on one of his menus at Bar Americain, sitting jux-taposed to other dishes such as Pacific Coast Butterfish and Kentucky Hot Brown, a testament to the commitment he has to regional fare. His work with Food Network and his expanding restaurant empire have exposed him to regional favorites that he makes all his own – the premise, in fact, for “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”

This celebration of American cuisine fuels his culinary spirit, and the public has always reacted enthusiastically to his work. His first restaurant, Mesa Grill, quickly won a New York audience and the Best Restaurant of 1992 award from New York Magazine’s Gael Green. Flay was then voted the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef of the Year in 1993, and his subsequent rising star in the national conscious-ness seemingly has no bounds.

Although known for his great skill with Southwestern cuisine, it is his enthusiasm and comfortable teaching style that endears him to TV viewers and those looking to experiment with one of his recipes in the kitchen.

“I want home cooks to know other things are out there that can re-ally enhance their lives in interesting ways,” he explains. By showcas-ing regional masters in his TV show “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” and great fresh preparations on “Grill It!,” he introduces a large audi-ence to new ideas, whereas his competition on “Iron Chef America” allows the country to see his passion for good ingredients and the art of cooking itself.

However, Flay’s first priority has always been his restaurants, and soon more people will be able to experience his cuisine. With his new Bobby’s Burger Palace, he celebrates one of his favorite foods – the hamburger. His personal favorite is a cheeseburger with extra cheese, but there are many other varieties of the American staple on his menu, where most burgers average $7.50. With locations outside of New York City, Flay is now introducing his restaurant experience (albeit a fast, casual restaurant concept) to a whole new set of palates.

Stephanie Burt is a freelance writer who covers food, health, travel, lifestyle and history for a variety of publications. She currently resides in Greensboro, N.C.

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noon-2p.m. FlayDownSouthCharityLuncheon BB&T MainTent $125

2-5p.m. CulinaryVillage+ TheCharlestonClubat GrandTastingTentTicket DanielIsland/Fedex MarionSquare $45

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11:30a.m.-1p.m. Burgers+BrewMediaLunch MichelinnorthAmerica oakSteakhouse Invite

12-1p.m. BobbyFlay’sBookSigning BB&T BB&TTent **FRee

2-5p.m. CulinaryVillage+ TheCharlestonClubat GrandTastingTentTicket DanielIsland/Fedex MarionSquare $55

3-6p.m. PinotenvyUncorked! TownofMountPleasant Mt.Pleasant $75

3-5p.m. 1,000PointWineTasting+Auction CharlestonGrill $450

4-6p.m. WineReceptionsinPrivateHomes TheCigarFactory CharlestonHomes $75

7p.m. Food+WinewithaView PrivatePenthouse$750

7p.m. LegendaryeveningintheLowcountry PrivateResidence $500

7p.m. BrewmastersBeerDinner Anheuser-Busch Carolina’s Here’sToBeer PerditasRoom $85

9p.m.-midnight Bubbles&Sweets Charlestonmagazine MainTent $75 TheArtInstituteofCharleston

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11a.m. LowcountryGospelBrunch MainTent $55

1-5p.m. CulinaryVillage+ TheCharlestonClubat GrandTastingTentTicket DanielIslalnd/Fedex MarionSquare $45

4-7p.m. BBQ&Blues S.C.educationLottery MainTent $75

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TransportationCOmpASS TRANSpORTATiON – OffiCiAL CAR COmpANy Of ThE �00� fOOD + wiNE fESTiVALWearepleasedtoofferaspecialfestivaldiscountrateof10percentonavarietyofCompassexperiences,includingairport-to-hoteltransferservices,Charleston-areasightseeing,chauffeured“nightsonthetown”andmuchmore.Visitwww.ridecompass.comorcall(877)559-0410.

CARTA’S DASh enjoythesightsofhistoricdowntownCharlestononaconvenientDASHtrolleyduringthe2009Food+WineFestival.HoponanyofthreeDASHroutes,runningaboutevery20minutesthroughoutdowntownCharleston.Passesandrouteschedulesareavailableonlineatwww.ridecarta.com,attheCharlestonVisitorCenterlocatedonJohnStreetoronanyCARTAbusortrolley.Passesarejust$4forunlimitedtripsforanentiredayor$9forunlimitedtripsforthreedays.

SpECiAL TRANSpORTATiON NEEDSPleasenotifythefestivalbycalling(843)727-9998,ext.4,atleasttwoweeksinadvanceofanyspecialtransportationneedsorrequirements.Thefestivalwilltrytoaccommodateanyneedifadvance notification is provided.

Ticketing information*mUST bE OVER �1 yEARS Of AGE TO ATTEND ALL fESTiVAL EVENTS.

onceyourticketorderhasbeenplacedonline,youwillimmediately receive a confirmation receipt that provides a link to downloadandprintyourticketreceipts.eachprintedticketreceiptwillcontainauniquebarcode.everyticketpurchasedwillhaveanindividualticketreceipt.

On the day of your event, bring each printed ticket receipt to the Ticketing Center or Scanning Stations locatedthroughoutMarionSquaretoreceivethecorrespondingeventswristbands.yourprintedticketreceipt’sbarcodewillbescannedatthistimeandCAnnoTbescannedagain.However,lostticketreceiptscanbereprintedonlineaheadoftimeorattheTicketingCenterduringthefestival.please note that wristbands are NOT provided again if lost.

*wristbands are not needed for theRestaurantDine-Around,WineReceptionsinPrivateHomes,PinotenvyUncorked!,1,000PointWineTasting+Auction,BrewmastersBeerDinner,Wine+BeverageSeminars,LegendaryeveningintheLowcountry,Food+WinewithaVieworCocktailsandConversation,asguests’nameswillbeonalistcheckeduponarrival.Guests of these events should go directly to the event location.

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food Glorious food Culinary Excursion The Food Glorious Food Culinary Excursion leaves from the historic steps of the U.S. Custom House in downtown Charleston. The outing sets off with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Food for the Southern Soul warehouse, a 15,000-square-foot facility right outside Charleston. Pitmaster and owner Jimmy Hagood has an enthusiasm for Southern cuisine, which guests will experience as they enjoy samples of shrimp sauce, dry rubs, stone-ground grits and artichoke relish. Guests will learn the secrets of making Hagood’s award-winning barbecue sauce using a 40-gallon steam kettle. Right next door, guests will find themselves surrounded by the heavenly smells of the Charleston Cookie Co. factory. The group will tour the facility and learn how these prized cookies go from the fac-tory to the shelves of high-end retailers. A high-noon luncheon at Crosby’s Dock along the banks of Folly Creek will wrap up the afternoon. A Southern barbecue lunch will be served followed by scrumptious desserts by Charleston Cookie Co. The amazing views from Crosby’s Dock and bluegrass sounds provided by The Bluestone Ramblers will embody Charleston’s coastal character and charm. Guests will then return to the starting point at the U.S. Custom House.

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barrier islands Unwrapped ExcursionBarrier Islands Unwrapped Excursion leaves from the historic steps of the U.S. Custom House in downtown Charleston. Guests will be greeted aboard a luxury motor coach by a cultural guide who will highlight the Barrier Islands and their rich culinary his-tory throughout tourism. The scenic tour will visit Johns Island, where guests will dine on a lunch of Southern favorites prepared with a French twist at local restaurant Fat Hen. Chef and owner Fred Neuville will treat the group to an engaging conversation highlighting his infusion of French influence on Lowcountry cuisine. After lunch, guests will continue the scenic drive to Wadmalaw Island, where they will be guided through an in-depth tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation. Aboard a trolley escorted by William Barclay Hall, one of the property’s owners, visitors will explore the tea fields and visit the gift shop. The final stop on this culinary tour will be a visit to Irvin-House Vineyards, the only domestic winery in Charleston. Guests will stroll through the vineyards and its surrounding property while discovering the sweet muscadine grapes and the winery’s award-winning Sweet Tea Vodka. After sightseeing, visitors will be treated to a wine tasting of the property’s five wines while learning how the wine is manufactured. Guests will then return to the starting point at the U.S. Custom House.

Charleston’s Top SommelierMaster Sommelier Sara Floyd will lead the area’s local sommeliers during the festival’s annual blind tasting to select Charleston’s top sommelier. Participants will chal-lenge their tasting savvy against the best of the best! Reigning champ Rick Rubel of Charleston Grill will defend his title.

10a.m.-2p.m.

$250

FoodfortheSouthernSoulWarehouse,

CharlestonCookieCo.Factory

andCrosby’sDock

excursionleavesfromtheU.S.

CustomHouse200eastBayStreet

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11a.m.-4p.m.

$200

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excursionleavesfromtheU.S.CustomHouse,200eastBaySt.

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Sponsor Recognition and Vip party Special recognition party for festival’s sponsors, donors, friends of the festival and key supporters. Official welcoming event for all guest chefs, authors, media and wine professionals. Hors d’oeuvres by Iverson Catering and wine poured by Childress Vineyards.

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Salute to Charleston Chefs:�00� Opening Night partyThe festival gets under way in grand style with the Opening Night Party, pre-sented by Ben Arnold Beverage Co. This signature kickoff event features more than 19 of Charleston’s top chefs serving small plates of the finest cuisine in the city. This annual fete is the best way to taste the Lowcountry’s premier restau-rant creations under one roof. Wines from across the country will be poured, from intense, full-flavored Cabernets to bright, citrusy Pinot Gris and everything in between. Charleston’s smoothest jazz musician, Quentin Baxter, and his ensemble provide the musical backdrop as tantalizing sweet treats are presented by the Lowcountry’s top dessert companies. Cigar bar provided by Coastal Cigars and signature cocktail sponsored by Brown-Forman, created by the winner of the 2009 Festival Mixologist Competition.

fEATURED ChEfS:JeremiahBacon,Carolina’sSeanBrock,McCrady’sDemetreCastanas,Grill225AdamClose,BlossomMarcCollins,Circa1886AaronDeal,TristanCraigDeihl,Cypress,ALowcountryGrille,(eventchair)AnthonyGray,HighCotton

fEATURED ChEfS (CONT.):FrankLee,MaverickSouthernKitchensKevinJohnson,AnsonMikeLata,FIGBrettMcKee,oakSteakhouseFrankMcMahon,Hank’sSeafoodRestaurant,andRobert

Carter,PeninsulaGrillJasonMurphy,CoastBar&Grill,39RuedeJeanand

Virginia’sonKingFredneuville,FatHenBenRandow,JasminePorchandnathanThurston,ocean

RoomPrimeKenVedrinski,TrattoriaLuccaMichelleWeaver,CharlestonGrill

fEATURED pASTRy COmpANiES:CharlestonCookieCo.CharlestonCrepeCo.LadyFingersWhollyCowIceCreams

fEATURED wiNES:AcaciaVineyardBonterraVineyardsBridlewoodestateWineryB.V.ednaValleyVineyardMacMurrayRanchMarkhamVineyardsRutherfordHillWinerySevenDaughtersWineMakersBlendSterlingVineyardsSokolBlosserWineryWakefieldVineyards

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festival Unwrapped breakfastMaverick Southern Kitchens hosts a traditional Lowcountry-style breakfast at one of Charleston’s signature restaurants, High Cotton. This invitation-only net-working event allows the festival’s local and guest chefs, authors, wine pros, pas-try chefs and pitmasters to get together and meet one another while enjoying true Southern hospitality. Media will also be invited to attend the first-ever Festival Unwrapped!

5-7p.m.

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9-10:30a.m.

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Opening Ceremonies Join area dignitaries and festival support-ers for the official Opening Ceremonies at Marion Square. Schramsberg Vineyards sparkling wines will be sabered and poured for guests to celebrate. The winner of the once-in-a-lifetime chance to cook on stage with Bobby Flay during his Burger Demo on Saturday will be announced! Five hundred tickets were sold, but there can only be one winner. Will it be you? Free and open to the public. Robert Dickson will set the afternoon into motion with a vocal performance of “Food Glorious Food.”

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flay Down South Charity LuncheonHosted by Bobby FlayCritically acclaimed chef/restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author and Food Network television personality Bobby Flay throws down a lunch “Southern Style.” He and the executive chefs from his celebrated restaurants Mesa Grill, Bar Americain and Bobby Flay Steak will present five stations of American Southwestern cuisine comple-mented with a Southern twist. The Flay Down South Charity Luncheon, presented by FedEx and BB&T, benefits the MUSC Children’s Hospital. Chef Flay will enter-tain the audience with his good-natured banter and charm during this stellar event. Guests of the luncheon are invited to attend the Live Charity Auction afterward.

fEATURED wiNE + COCkTAiLS:SurdeLosAndes,ArgentinaCactusPearMargaritafeaturingCorazonBlancoTequila

andCointreau

The Ultimate Cheese + wine pairingWITHCAVIAR&BAnAnAS

Cheese is as diverse and unique a topic as wine. Place of origin, textures, ingredients, methodology and aging all play in the creation of the great cheeses we see on gourmet menus. Together wine and cheese can be either a brilliant success or a horrible experiment gone awry. Learn the basics of cheese and wine pairings.

fEATURED ChEfS:MikeBlack,SousChefatCaviar&BananasAdamCampbell,elkCoveVineyardsMarkFriszolowski,ChildressVineyardsAxelSchug,SchugWineryandVineyards

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brewmasters beer SchoolThe Brewmasters Beer School will pro-vide an opportunity to learn firsthand about the brewing process and the amaz-ing range of beer styles that are unique in their ability to gracefully accompany any combination of plate and palate. Head Brewmaster Angelo Cayo of Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Cartersville, Ga., will detail why beer is an excellent companion with a wide range of foods, from casual to fine dining. Guests will have the opportu-nity to sample several varieties and styles along with the brewmaster.

Live Charity Auction Join auctioneer Doug Warner and festi-val supporters on Friday afternoon and lend a hand in raising money for the festival’s charities, including the MUSC Children’s Hospital and area culinary-related causes. Guests at the Live Charity Auction will have the opportunity to sip on wine while bidding on unique items including various trips, magnums of wine, cookbooks and much more! Come out and help us fill our glass!

11a.m.

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MarionSquare

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2p.m.

$45

CulinaryInstituteofCharlestonatTTC–PalmerCampus,66ColumbusSt.,Amphitheater

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2p.m.

$35

UpstairsatVirginia’sonKing,412KingSt.

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$125SoLDoUT!($25oftheticketprice

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Culinary Village + Grand Tasting TentsWine tasters and foodies gather in the Culinary Village for a cooking, eating and tasting experience like no other. Open Friday through Sunday, village ticket holders enjoy all-day access to tents that feature not only wine and specialty foods, but hot new products, celebrity chefs, book signings and some healthy competi-tion. There’s always something happening in the heart and soul of the festival.

TwO GRAND TASTiNG TENTS Sampleuniquewinesandspecialtyfoodstoyourheart’scontent. More than 80 companies flaunt hot new products suretosetupcomingtrends.SponsoredbyTheCharlestonClubatDanielIslandandFedex.(Saturdayticketholdersmustselecttickettimetoenterthesetents.)

bb&T hOSpiTALiTy TENTexperienceoneofthetop25tastingroomsinthecountrywhileyourelaxwithaglassoftheaward-winningChildressWine,pouredbyMarkFriszolowski.Also,don’tmissBobbyFlay’sbooksigningSaturdayafternoonfromnoonto1p.m.

SCE&G’S CELEbRiTy kiTChEN TENT Award-winningnationalchefsandauthorsdisplaymouth-wateringdemonstrationsemceedbycelebritychefSaraMoulton(FridayandSaturday)andMarvinWoods(Sunday).Seating is on a first-come basis. Demonstration only.

ChARLESTON COOkS! bOOk SiGNiNG TENT + STOREMeetthefestival’sfeaturedculinaryprofessionalsandgetyourcookbookpurchasespersonalized.

CERTifiED SC GROwN COOkiNG COmpETiTiON TopChef’sRichardBlaisemceesthisIronChef-stylecompetitioninsidetheMainTentonSaturday.Audiencemembersdecidethewinner.(Saturdayonly)

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king Street Sip + StrollShopping doesn’t get any better than when it’s paired with wine and gourmet food tastings by Whole Foods Market. Guests of the King Street Sip + Stroll, pre-sented by The Real Estate Studio, enjoy this fabulous combination of wine, cheese and shopping. Each merchant features a guest wine pro pouring wines unique to their winery. Ticket holders will find exclusive offers or a gift with purchase at some of the participating retailers.

pARTiCipATiNG RETAiLERS:BerlinsforWomenBillyReidBobellisCroghan’sJewelBoxCynthiaRowelyHampdenClothingJointVentureestateJewelersJuliaSantenGalleryK.MorganMarynortonInc.M.Dumas&SonsPalmAvenuePierreDeuxRangoniofFlorenceShoesThe Silver PuffinTheRealestateStudio

pARTiCipATiNG wiNE pROS + wiNERiES:LeighBartholomew,ArcherySummitWineryRyanBee,FalcorWineryKristinBelair,HonigVineyardsandCellarAdamCampbell,elkCoveVineyardsStacyClark,PineRidgenapaValleyWinesCommanche,SchramsbergVineyardsMikeeyres,ChehalemWineryKateMacMurray,MacMurrayRanchMarioMonticelli,TrincheroestateKathleenolivier,JordanestateWineryRicharddelosReyes,RowelevenWineCompanyChristineRuotolo,BridlewoodestateWineryAxelSchug,SchugCarnerosestateRebeccaTipton,BouchaineestatesandWineryTony&JoAnnTruchard,TruchardVineyardsTreanaWinery

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Cocktails and ConversationTwenty-five guests have the exceptional opportunity to enjoy cocktails prepared by Jason Hamm, one of Charleston’s hottest bartenders, aboard the Empyrean yacht for a two-hour Cocktails and Conversation cruise. As Hamm mixes some of the hot-test drinks, guests sample hors d’oeuvres from Fish Restaurant and learn about the trends in Southern hospitality from Editor Emeritus John Alex Floyd Jr. and Editor-in-Chief Eleanor Griffin of Southern Living. This intimate sunset cruise of Charleston Harbor is one of the most spectacular experiences during the festival weekend.

Guests will be asked to remove shoes upon enter-ing the inside of the yacht and are asked to bring socks.

fEATURED SpiRiTS:AbsolutVodkaBoodlesGinRussell’sReserveSmallBatchBourbonsTezonBlancoTequila

Restaurant Dine-AroundEach year the sell-out Dine-Around event provides guests an extraordinary opportunity to dine in one of Charleston’s finest restaurants as local chefs share their kitchens with nationally acclaimed guest chefs. Many of these guest chefs are James Beard Award-winning talents and owners of four-star restaurants. Together these chefs partner their skills with host restaurants to craft five-course tasting menus paired with exclusive wines for a dining experience that is anything but ordinary. Each of the 18 restaurants will host a featured winemaker who will be on hand to share their expertise.

ANSON SoLD oUT!Local Chef: KevinJohnson,eventchairGuest Chef: AlexandraGuarnaschelli,Butter,newyorkfeatured wine pro Upstairs: RyanBee,FalcorWinery,

napa,Calif.fe atured wine pro Downstairs:AxelSchug,SchugWinery

andVineyards,Carneros,Calif.Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublic

bEN bERRyhiLL’S RED DRUm Local Chef: BenBerryhill

Guest Chef: RobertDelGrande,CaféAnnie,Houstonfe atured wine pros: StacyClark,PineRidgenapaValley

Wines,napaValley,Calif.,andLeighBartholomew,ArcherySummitWinery,WillametteValley,ore.

Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublicSponsor: Sysco

CAROLiNA’SSoLD oUT!Local Chef: JeremiahBaconGu est Chef: Briano’Donohoe,Primehousenewyork,

newyorkfe atured wine pros: TonyandJoAnnTruchard,Truchard

Vineyards,Carneros,Calif.Location: PerditasRoom

ChARLESTON GRiLLSoLD oUT!Local Chef: MichelleWeaverGuest Chefs: BobWaggoner,“UCookWithBob,”and

JasonHouser,MUSefe atured wine pros: PortfolioTastingofthee&JGalloWinery

KateMacMurray,MacMurrayRanch,Sonoma,Calif.Location: VintnersRoomSponsor: Sysco

CiRCA 1�� SoLD oUT!Local Chef: MarcCollinsGu est Chef:Jean-RobertdeCavel,Jean-RobertatPigall’s,

Cincinnatife atured wine pro Upstairs: JohnClews,ClosDuVal

Winery,napaValley,Calif.fe atured wine pros Downstairs:Mikeeyres,Chehalem

Winery,WillametteValley,ore.,andAdamCampbell,elkCoveVineyards,WillametteValley,ore.

Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublicSponsor: Sysco

CypRESS, A LOwCOUNTRy GRiLLE SoLD oUT!Local Chef: CraigDeihlGuest Chef: KevinRathbun,Rathbun’s,Atlantafe atured wine pro: RobertFoley,RobertFoleyVineyards,

napaValley,Calif.Location: MezzanineSponsor: Sysco

fiG SoLD oUT!Local Chef: MikeLataGuest Chef: LintonHopkins,Restauranteugene,Atlantafe atured wine pro: GrassrootsDistributingCo.(wines

pouredbyFrankStitt)Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublic

hiGh COTTON SoLD oUT!Local Chef: AnthonyGrayGuest Chef: HughAcheson,FiveandTen,Athens,Ga.f eatured wine pro: RicharddelosReyes,RowelevenWine

Company,Calif.Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublicSponsor: Sysco

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$125SoLDoUT!

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hOmiNy GRiLL SoLD oUT!Local Chef: RobertStehlingGu est Chef: ScottPeacock,WatershedRestaurant,

Decatur,Ga.fe atured wine pros: DavidPageandBarbaraShinn,Shinn

estateVineyards,newyorkLocation: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublic

LANALocal Chef: JohnondoGuest Chef: JohnCurrence,CityGrocery,oxford,Miss.fe atured wine pro: KristinBelair,HonigVineyardsand

Winery,napaValley,Calif.Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublic

mAGNOLiAS SoLD oUT!Local Chefs: DonaldBarickmanandDonaldDrakeGuest Chef: GerryKlaskala,Aria,Atlantafe atured wine pro: AlexSokolBlosser,SokolBlosser

Winery,Dundee,ore.Location:UpperLevelGallerySponsor: Sysco

mCCRADy’S SoLD oUT!Local Chef: SeanBrockGuest Chef: WylieDufresne,WD-50,newyorkfe atured wine pro: JoeDavis,ArcadianWinery,Central

Coast,Calif.Location: Chef’sTableRoomSponsor: Sysco

mERCATOLocal Chef: eddieMoranGuest Chef: CelinaTio,julia(n),KansasCity,Mo.fe atured wine pro: elisabettaGnudiAngelini,estatesof

TenutaCaparzo,BorgoScopetoandDogaDelleClavule,Tuscany,Italy

Location: UpstairsDiningRoom

OAk STEAkhOUSESoLD oUT!Local Chef: BrettMcKeeGuest Chef: GiuseppeTentori,Boka,Chicagofe atured wine pro: CesareBenvenuto,PioCesare,

Piedmont,ItalyLocation: UpstairsDiningRoomSponsor: Sysco

pENiNSULA GRiLL SoLD oUT!Local Chef: RobertCarterGuest Chef: LucyBuffett,LuLu’s,GulfShores,Ala.fe atured wine pro: JedSteele,SteeleWines,California

andWashingtonLocation: GardenRoomSponsor: USFoodService

SLiGhTLy NORTh Of bROAD SoLD oUT!Local Chef: FrankLeeGuest Chef: JeffreyBuben,Vidalia,Washington,D.C.fe atured wine pro: SaraFloyd,M.S.,Jorgeordonez

Wines,SpainLocation: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublicSponsor: PureHighnetWorthInsurance

TRATTORiA LUCCA SoLD oUT!Local Chef: KenVedrinskiGuest Chef: Fortunatonicotra,Felidia,newyorkfe atured wine pro: DanFairris,Colterenzioestate,Alto

Adige,ItalyLocation:entirerestaurantclosedtothepublic

TRiSTAN(vegetarian)Local Chef:AaronDealGu est Chefs: JeremyFoxandDeanieFox,Ubuntu,

napa,Calif.fe atured wine pro: BernardLacroute,WillaKenzieestate,

yamhill,ore.Location: entirerestaurantclosedtothepublicSponsor: Sysco

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bobby flay’s burger DemoEver wondered how to make the ultimate burger? Critically acclaimed chef/restaurateur and Food Network television personality Bobby Flay will show you how! Since recently opening Bobby’s Burger Palace, he has gathered all the ingredients for this classic staple and will share with you the secrets to creating the perfect gourmet burger. You could also win the chance to cook onstage with Bobby during this demonstration. Demonstration only. No food will be served.

wiN ThE ChANCE TO COOk ONSTAGE wiTh bObby fLAy! oneluckypersonwillwintheonce-in-a-lifetimechancetocookonstagewithBobbyFlayduringhisBurgerDemoonSaturday,March6,from10:30-11:30a.m.FivehundredticketswillbesoldandthewinnerwillbeannouncedattheopeningCeremoniesonFriday,March5,at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100. To purchase [email protected](843)727-9998,ext.4.

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women Rock! Women are rockin’ the wine world these days. Taste the wines and meet some of these women winemakers and winery owners. Listen to them talk about their insight into the wine industry and what sets their wines apart from the rest. They will discuss their wine-making techniques and individual wine styles. Come celebrate women and wine!

elisabettaGnudiAngelini,TenutaCaparzoestate,BorgoScopetoestateandDogaDelleClavuleestate

KateMacMurray,MacMurrayRanchBarbaraShinn,ShinnestateVineyards

The winemakers Tool box Impress your friends by speaking the lan-guage of the pros. Get the inside track on wine-making techniques that distinguish a winemaker’s style. What is a filtered wine, and why would you “unoak” a char-donnay or add yeast? What does it mean when a winemaker uses a specific clone selection? These are all terms and prac-tices used in everyday wine making that help create the multitude of wine styles available throughout the world today. Learn the terminology of the winemaker’s toolbox and how they create the flavors you admire in your favorite wines.

JoeDavis,ArcadianWineryRobertFoley,RobertFoleyVineyardsMikeeyres,ChehalemWinery

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burgers + brew media LunchLocal, regional and national media will be invited to join Michelin North America for a Burgers + Brew Media Lunch, hosted by Oak Steakhouse. Recently voted as having one of the 20 best steaks in America by Esquire magazine, Chef Brett McKee is no stranger to gourmet beef. Guests will feast on the ultimate USDA prime beef burger complemented by carefully selected, locally brewed beers from Pearlstine Distributing Co. Set in Oak Steakhouse’s

newly renovated and expanded 150-year-old building, this tribute to one of America’s favorite cuisines will attract even the most discerning beef aficionado. Round out the perfect casual afternoon with fresh-baked cupcakes from Cupcake.

masters at work: food and wine pairing Come experience extraordinary creations from the kitchen paired perfectly with wines by Master Sommelier Sara Floyd, Jorge Ordonez Wines. You will sample tapas made by Chef Robert Del Grande from Café Annie (Texas) and Chef Ben Berryhill of Ben Berryhill’s Red Drum (South Carolina). You will leave with a greater understanding of the magical synergy between food and wine and the skills to create your own perfect pairings as guests cruise Charleston Harbor.

mixology 101Join Tim Laird, America’s C.E.O. (Chief Entertaining Officer), for a fun and spirited session on mixology and the history of the cocktail. This festive demonstration will include sampling and many new cocktail-building ideas.

Napa Valley mapping the Vineyard Sites Most of us are familiar with Napa Valley and the rich, intense wines from this region. However, are you familiar with the distinct vineyards’ sites? They are the sub regions within Napa Valley, names you know such as Howell Mountain, Stags Leap District, Rutherford and Carneros, to name a few. Come learn about distinct regions within Napa Valley and how they impart their own styles to the wines.

StacyClark,PineRidgenapaValleyWinesJohnClews,ClosDuValWineryMarioMonticelli,TrincheroestateTonyandJoAnnTruchard,TruchardVineyards

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$45

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$75SoLDoUT!

SpiritLineCruises,AquariumWharfDock

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The Ultimate Cheese + wine pairingWITHWHoLeFooDSMARKeT

Cheese is as diverse and unique a topic as wine. Place of origin, textures, ingredients, methodology and aging all play in the creation of the great cheeses we see on gourmet platters. Together wine and cheese can be either a brilliant success or a horrible experiment gone awry. Learn the basics of cheese and what wines best accentuate those cheeses from one of Charleston’s most talented and reputable cheesemongers from Whole Foods Market.

RyanBee,FalcorWineryKristinBelair,HonigVineyardsandWineryRicharddelosReyes,RowelevenWineCompanyJedSteele,SteeleWines

Viva italia! Italy is a pillar of the wine industry and has some of the longest vinicultural history in the world. Italy’s glowing reputation with wine is due not only to the fact that it produces and exports more wine than any other country but also that it offers the greatest assortment of wine varieties. Come discover what Italy has to offer you. Long live Italian wine!

elisabettaGnudiAngelini,TenutaCaparzoestateandBorgoScopetoestate,DogaDelleClavuleestateCesareBenvenuto,PioCesareDanFairris,Colterenzioestate

The Green Debate – Organic, Sustainable, biodynamic Strip away the mystique; after all, wine comes from grapes – it’s an agricultural product like any other. We’re all hearing terms like organic, biodynamic and sustainable agriculture, but what do they mean? Learn what these processes are and, most importantly, how they do or don’t impact the flavor and earth-friendliness of wines.

AlexSokolBlosser,SokolBlosserWineryBernardLacroute,WillaKenzieestateFernandoPavon,VinedosemilianaVineyardsDavidPageandBarbaraShinn,ShinnestateVineyards

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pinot Envy Uncorked!Join local chefs and Pinot professionals as they share secrets of every trend and taste at Pinot Envy Uncorked!, presented by the Town of Mount Pleasant. Learn how the unique flavors of the Pinot grape delicately pair with seafood prepared by platinum level chefs of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Charles Arena and Brannon Florie of The Boathouse Restaurants and Jeremiah Bacon of Carolina’s bring fresh local fish straight from the boat to fire-roast on site along with hand-rolled sushi. It’s a perfect pairing with Pinots hand selected for the event.

fEATURED ChEfS:CharlesArena,TheBoathouseRestaurantJeremiahBacon,Carolina’sBrannonFlorie,TheBoathouseRestaurant

fEATURED wiNE pROS + wiNERiES:LeighBartholomew,ArcherySummitWineryAlexSokolBlosser,SokolBlosserWineryAdamCampbell,elkCoveVineyardsJohnClews,ClosDuValWineryJoeDavis,ArcadianWineryMikeeyres,ChehalemWineryKateMacMurray,MacMurrayRanchBernardLacroute,WillaKenzieestateShaneMacnicholas,PerceptionWinesRicharddelosReyes,RowelevenWineCompanyAlexSchug,SchugCarnerosestateJedSteele,SteeleWinesTonyandJoAnnTruchard,TruchardVineyardsBouchaineestateandWineryJordanWineryTreannaWineryPineRidgenapaValleyWines

1,000 point wine Tasting + Auction1,000 point tasting! 10 wines, all perfect! Hobnob with the finest “wineauxs” from across the county at the 1,000 Point Wine Tasting + Auction, featuring 10 wines that have been judged as perfect by the pros. The select hard-to-find wines to be poured have all scored 100 points from the most notable of publications, The Wine Advocate, by wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. Wines. Chateau Beaucastel CHDP 89, DRC La Tache 90 and Chateau Margaux 90 are just three of the rare bottles guests will have the exclusive opportunity to taste.

fEATURED wiNE pRO:RickRubel,mastersommelier/winedirector, CharlestonGrill/CharlestonPlaceHotel

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winemaker Receptions in private homesStart Saturday night off by making your own history at one of the five select private properties in the Winemaker Reception in Private Homes, presented by The Cigar Factory. Enjoy the pristine beauty of Charleston’s unique architecture, design and preservation efforts as homeowners open their doors* for an intimate group of ticket holders. Each home is hosted by a wine pro pouring samples of their varietals and a local chef or caterer whose creative hors d’oeuvres will tickle your tastebuds. *Certain areas in homes may remain private.

fEATURED ChEfS + CATERERS:JasonHouser,MusenateWhiting,TheDiningRoomattheWoodlandsJasonUlak,Caviar&BananasCharlieGiordano,DuvallCateringandeventDesignJohnZucker,CruCaféandCatering

fEATURED wiNE pROS + wiNERiES:RyanBee,FalcorWineryKristinBelair,HonigVineyardsandWineryStacyClark,PineRidgenapaValleyWinesMarioMonticelli,TrincheroestateJedSteele,SteeleWines

food + wine with a ViewOn Saturday night, 60 privileged guests come together for the ultimate dinner, set in a private penthouse downtown. The city skyline is breathtaking at Food + Wine with a View. The stellar talents of four of the nation’s top female chefs, coordinated by Charleston icon Mickey Bakst of Charleston Grill, come together to create an intimate five-course dinner matched with the finest wines in the world.

fEATURED ChEfS:KarenDeMasco,formerlyofCraftBar,newyorkBarbaraLynch,no.9Park,Bostonnancyoakes,Boulevard,SanFranciscoSusanSpicer,Bayona,neworleans

fEATURED wiNEmAkER:Bethnickel,FarnienteWinery

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brewmasters beer DinnerExecutive Chef Charles Arena will team with guest Chef Brent Wertz of the Kingsmill Resort and Spa, Williamsburg, Va., and Anheuser-Busch Brewmaster Angelo Cayo for a special Brewmasters Beer Dinner, presented by Anheuser-Busch-Here’s to Beer. This trifecta of talent will create the perfect pairings of food and beer while guiding diners through a creative culinary experience. Carefully selected beers – from deep, rich bocks and stouts to light, crisp ales and lagers – will provide an amazing range of tastes that complement a wide assortment of cuisines during the five-course dinner.

Legendary Evening in the LowcountryNew to the schedule this year is the Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry, an event with a unique five-course menu crafted by local chefs Brett McKee, Bob Waggoner and Frank Lee – three of the region’s most celebrated chefs who have been at the forefront of the Charleston culinary movement. Celebrity chef Rick Tramonto of Tru in Chicago joins this band of culinary legends in the private residence of Melissa Clegg for a personal

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meal that takes Southern comfort to a whole new level. This deep-rooted menu is brought to life with carefully selected flights of wine from the West Coast and finished with desserts by Baked SC, Martell XO French Cognac and cigars courtesy of Coastal Cigars.

Transportation, departing from Marion Square, will be provided to and from the private residence

by Compass Transportation.

fEATURED ChEfS:GuestCelebrityChef:RickTramonto,Tru,Tramonto’sSteak

+SeafoodandosteriadiTramonto,ChicagoFrankLee,SlightlynorthofBroadBrettMcKee,oakSteakhouse,eventchairBobWaggoner,CharlestonGrill

fEATURED fLiGhTS + wiNERiES:Reception:Sparklingwines,SchramsbergVineyardsfi rst Course:Flightof3ChardonnaysJordanWineryTruchardestatePineRidgenapaValleyWinesSe cond Course:LibraryWineofferingsof3oregon

PinotnoirsArcherySummitChehalemWinerySokolBlosserWineryTh ird Course:LibraryWineofferingofRobert

MondaviWineryReservefourth Course:Flightof3CabernetSauvignonsJordanWineryRobertFoleyVineyardsFarnienteWineryfifth Course: FlightofdessertwinesJordanWinery

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bubbles & SweetsMarion Square transforms itself into an oasis of sweet sensations as the popular Bubbles & Sweets, presented by Charleston magazine and The Art Institute of Charleston, pops the corks on champagnes and provides a dessert nirvana. Top local pastry chefs and celebrated national pastry chef François Payard create edible artistry that pair with an array of sparkling and dessert wines, a special cordial bar and an aromatic cigar bar provided by Coastal Cigars. Starting at 10:30 p.m., DJ Moo Moo will bring the party to its feet, and the talents of the pastry chefs will be the sweet finish to your evening.

fEATURED NATiONAL pASTRy ChEfS:FrançoisPayard,PayardPâtisserie&Bistro,newyorkDeanieFoxofUbuntu,napa,Calif.

fEATURED LOCAL pASTRy ChEf:WinburnCarmack,McCrady’semilyCookson,CharlestonGrillManoliDavaniGrayson,AvondaleWine&CheeseGerryelliot,Grill225LauraFieberg,TheSanctuaryattheKiawahIsland

GolfResortKatieGulla,Blossom/MagnoliasCaitlinKelly,TheDiningRoomattheWoodlandsScottLovorn,Circa1886KevinMcCarthy,embassySuitesCharlestonArea

ConventionCenterChrisRyan,CharlestonPlaceHotelM.KellyWilson,Cypress,ALowcountryGrille,eventchair

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Lowcountry Gospel brunchSpend Sunday morning relaxing in the Holy City at the Lowcountry Gospel Brunch. The sound of gospel music by Voices of Deliverance will fill the air as some of Charleston’s top restaurants and caterers serve the best brunch in town. Traditional-style cocktails will be served along with a three-course menu featuring a true Lowcountry brunch. When purchasing tickets, guests MUST select the restaurant/caterer with whom they wish to dine.

fEATURED RESTAURANTS + CATERERS:JamesBurns,JBCCateringTommyCrayton,TriangleChar&BarDanielDoyle,Poogan’sPorchTylerDudley,TheDanielIslandClubSarahLangenus,MediterraCateringSoLDoUT!DrewHedlund,FleetLandingLanceHoward,Locklear’s,eventchairnateWhiting,TheDiningRoomatthe

WoodlandsSoLDoUT!Johnondo,LanaBarryWaldrop,TrueCharlestonCuisineJJKern,Huck’sLowcountryTable

fEATURED COCkTAiLS + DONORS:BloodyMarys,BloodyBob’sBloodyMarysMintJulepsprovidedbyWoodfordReserveMimosasbyKorbelWinesprovidedbyHookandLadderWines

bourbon Tales from the whiskey Trail How much do you know about bourbon? Come learn and taste with Hans and Becky Offringa, “The Whisky Couple” and writers for the Charleston Mercury. They will conduct a panel alongside Julian Van Winkle of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, and other Kentucky bourbon trail distillery masters, discussing the finer points of bourbon. Taste several batches from different distilleries including some of the highest- quality bourbons made.

HansandBeckyoffringa,TheWhiskyCoupleandwritersfortheCharleston Mercury

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bbQ & bluesBBQ & Blues, presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery, is a local’s favorite way to end the weekend. Top Southern pitmasters and “que” professionals serve a variety of barbecue favorites – whole hog, brisket, ribs, shoulder and chicken alongside all the fixins. Chef Fatback and the Groove Band return to rock the main tent as guests enjoy cold libations and a true Southern celebration. Special smoked fish presented by Dan Long, Crosby’s Seafood, and a BBQ Lowcountry Boil presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery are on the menu.

fEATURED NATiONAL piTmASTERS:KennyCallaghan,BlueSmoke,newyorkedMitchell,ThePit,Raleigh,n.C.

fEATURED LOCAL piTmASTERS:AndrewDoty,Jim‘nnick’sBar-B-QHillDuRant,CharlestonBayGourmetJimmyHagood,BlackjackBBQ,eventchairRobert“Bobo”Lee,Po’PigsBo-B-QDonnieoliver,GrillsGoneWildBuistRivers,LowcountryeatsAaronSiegel,HomeTeamBBQBillyQuinn,JB’sSmokeshack

fEATURED wiNERiES + SpiRiTS:LoredonaestatesandGnarlyHeadVineyardsRussell’sReserveSmallBatchBourbons

fEATURED DESSERTS + COmpANiES:Assortmentofcupcakes,Cupcake,CharlestonCaroline’sFamous7-layerCaramelCakeand7-layer

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Do you ever wonder why the cocktails you make at home just aren’t as good as the ones the pros make? It’s because there is more to the mixed drink than meets the eye (and palette).

Mixology, the 200+-year-old art and science of making cocktails, is getting renewed attention in the culinary community, both globally and locally. Our very own Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College’s Palmer Campus even has a Mixology Lab where students learn tricks of the trade for making liquid libations worth leaving your standby vodka tonic for. So it should be no surprise that Ben Arnold Beverage Company came up with the thirst-quenching idea of adding a Signature Cocktail Competition to this year’s BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival.

“Bob Sabatini of Ben Arnold had seen similar com-petitions held and thought it would be a nice touch to have the area bartenders recognized for their talents at the kickoff event, Salute to Charleston’s Chefs: Opening Night Party, sponsored by Ben Arnold Beverage Com-pany,” explains Angel Postell, executive director of the festival. And why not? The event has annually recog-nized local chefs who would be left out to dry if not for perfectly paired drinks.

More than 20 entries were submitted. Each partici-pant must have been a bartender in the tri-country area at a local restaurant or culinary establishment and must have submitted an original recipe using at least one of the following Brown-Forman brands: Chambord, Tuaca, Southern Comfort or Woodford Reserve.

Six finalists poured their hearts out at the TTC’s Mixology Lab, competing for the big win, with Kane Sanders of Charleston Grill emerging as the mixol-ogy master. Kane will be the featured bartender at the Opening Night Party, where he’ll serve his winning con-coction, the Port City Cocktail, to guests. He will also be promoted on festival marketing materials, profiled in

Charleston magazine’s March issue and featured on the festival’s Web site.

Finalist Jen Kulick, owner/bartender at Voodoo in West Ashley, says the competition was a sweet op-portunity. “With the economy the way it is and people not going out as expensively, this is a time when the bar business can really shine by serving creative food and interesting drinks at decent prices. The festival has done a good job at incorporating the bar aspect through various outings and this competition.”

Kendall Lukas is a freelance writer based in Charleston, S.C., who enjoys trying new cocktails.

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The Stuff of Legends

Classic, timeless – this is the stuff legends are made

of and the inspiration for the 2009 BB&T Charleston

Food + Wine Festival’s newest signature event. Like the

legends of the silver screen – Bergman, Bogart, Hepburn,

Gable – Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry promises

to dazzle its audience and set the standard for perfor-

mance a little bit higher.

“We wanted to make it a showstopper,” says Miranda

Wash, festival wine and beverage manager. Staged in a

private residence in Mount Pleasant’s historic Old Vil-

lage – the first year the festival has expanded beyond

its downtown Charleston borders – the evening is built

around the classic chef’s table, with four culinary artists

and wine flights flowing in perfect harmony.

“Everyone wants to interact with the chef,” says Brett

McKee, chef/owner of Oak Steakhouse, the newest in a

battery of eateries that have gained him recognition in

John Mariani’s Virtual Gourmet, The New York Times and

Bon Appetit. “Nothing else in the festival allows that.”

“I’m thrilled,” says Melissa Clegg, whose home – where

the first Hibben United Methodist Church was housed cir-

ca 1830 – provides an intimate setting for the high-pow-

ered affair. Clegg, a former owner of the acclaimed Five

& Ten in Athens, Ga., has considerable skills of her own,

teaching private classes in her culinary school, Supper.

Guests also will rub elbows with celebrity chef Rick

Tramonto of Chicago’s famed Tru, Tramonto’s Steak +

Seafood and Osteria di Tramonto – recipients of presti-

gious awards, including Mobil Four Star and AAA Five

Diamond ratings. Tramonto has made numerous national

television appearances, including Food Network’s “Iron

Chef” and Bravo’s “Top Chef” series.

“I’m looking forward to working with Rick,” says Frank

Lee of Slightly North of Broad and Old Village Post House.

“He’s one of the true superstars in the country.” Lee, a

South Carolina native, is known for his trademark applica-

tion of French technique to the cuisine of the Lowcountry.

Chef Bob Waggoner garnered an Emmy for his Turner

South television show “Off the Menu,” and during his

tenure, Charleston Grill received the AAA Four Diamond

and the Mobile Four Star awards. His first-course dish

features wild American shrimp and diver scallops in pas-

try with a chardonnay and ossetra cream sauce.

“Bob has a great mastery of wine,” Wash says. “He’s

one of those chefs who put Charleston on the map.”

And that, she notes, was the strategy for building the

wine flights: targeting the masters who put California and

Oregon on the map including the late Robert Mondavi,

the “godfather of cabernet.” A library offering will honor

his winery during the third course – Lee’s pan-seared

squab fresh from locally owned Palmetto Pigeon Plant.

Dessert is ushered in with two late-harvest Rieslings

that can be purchased only at the wineries and an apricot

rosemary bar with pecan crumb topping from Baked:

New Frontiers in Baking by New Yorkers Matt Lewis and

Renato Poliafito, who recently opened in Charleston a

second location of their Baked NYC coffee shop.

The evening’s most decadent moment may be the

finale – scented with the sweet aroma of oak barrel-aged

cigars, wrapped by hand just before lighting, accompa-

nied by a snifter of Martell X.O. cognac.

“I think it’ll be the best event of the ’09 festival,”

McKee says.

And the beginning of a legend, without a doubt.

Wendy Swat Snyder is a Charleston-based writer

whose interests include food, health and tourism-

related topics.

new event ventures beyond the ravenel Bridge with an interactive evening promising the best in food and wine

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Culinary Village + Grand Tasting TentsOn Friday afternoon the heart and soul of the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival experience, the Culinary Village

officially opens. The hub of the festival, the Culinary Village is anchored by two Grand Tasting Tents, sponsored by The

Charleston Club at Daniel Island and FedEx, hosting more than 80 companies featuring samples of specialty foods and

unique wines. Inside the tents, guests can taste a variety of foods and beverages from each of the featured companies as they

learn about hot new trends and products. The Culinary Village ticket is your passport to the Grand Tasting Tents as well as

unlimited all-day access to the BB&T Hospitality Tent, SCE&G’s Celebrity Kitchen and Charleston Cooks! Book Signing Tent.

Saturday ticket holders also can attend the Certified SC Grown Cooking Competitions and BB&T’s Bobby Flay Cookbook

Signing as part of their ticket purchase. Purchasers of Saturday tickets MUST select a specific time for entry into the Grand

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bOOTh # VENDOR CC15 PalmettoSurfacingInc.+CambriaCC16 Seel’sonSullivan’sCC17 MahatmaRiceCC18 HolyCityHospitalityCC19 Saffire at the Charleston MarriottCC20 ScrewpullCC21 HealthyHomeFoodsCC22 WillametteValleyVineyardsCC23 AvantiFineWinesCC24 BiltmoreWinesCC25 TrincheronapaValleyCC26 GrapevineDistributorsCC27 Banfi Vinters – Vina EmilianaCC28 HessCollectionWinery

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bOOTh # VENDOR F16 Hanks,Mercato,andPeninsulaGrillF17 the Post and CourierF18 Johnson&WalesAlumniAssociationF19 TheRestaurantatMiddletonPlaceF20 WestCoastProductsF21 Caviar&BananasF22 CrewCarolinaF23 MellowMushroomF24 CoburgDairyF25 ChocolateCakeF26 FestivalSilentAuctionF27 CarolinaWineBrandsUSAInc.F28 TGICImportersF29 McManisFamilyVineyards

bOOTh # VENDOR F30 MacMurrayRanchF31 BridlewoodestateWineryF32 J.LohrVineyardsandWinesF33 SpanishVinesImportsInc.F34-35 RepublicnationalDistributingCo.F36 PalmettoDistributingF37 Firefly Distillery F38-39 CulinaryInstituteofCharlestonatTTC PalmerCampus F40 CoastalCigarsF41 StolzleGlasswareF42-43 Here’stoBeer F44 FoodandBeerPairingsbyMichelob

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Additional Activities at the Culinary VillageCharleston magazine activitiesin the the Charleston Club at Daniel Island tent

JointheeditorsofCharlestonmagazineattheirboothintheCulinaryVillage’sCharlestonClubTent,as10featuredchefsandfoodprofessionalsbringthemagazinepagestolifewithdeliciouslyexcitingdemonstrations.

fRiDAy 2:30p.m. ABlindWineTastingwithCharlestonGrillsommelierRickRubel*4p.m. HauteDessertsatHomewithCypresspastrychefM.KellyWilson

SATURDAy 10:30a.m. SamplingGlobalFlavorswithCharlestonCoffeeRoastersnoon DiningInwithPeninsulaGrillchefRobertCarter2:15p.m. Soup’sonwithTristanchefAaronDeal3:30p.m. entertainingStylewithMitchellCrosbyofJMCCharleston4:15p.m. oysterPilauwithGullahCuisinechefCharlotteJenkins

SUNDAy 1:15p.m. GourmetToGowithMaryandCaryZapatkaoftheSquareonion3p.m. SouthbySouthwesternCuisinewithRedDrumchefBenBerryhill4:15p.m. PerfectRisottowithLanachefJohnondo * requires advance registration

poster signing schedulein the Grand Ideas retail tent

SATURDAy SUNDAy11a.m.-1p.m.and2-4p.m. 1-3p.m.



SCe&G’sCelebrityKitchen

Cooking DemonstrationsAward-winning national chefs and authors offer lively demonstrations that will

make your mouth water. Seating inside the “kitchen” tent is on a first-come basis and

no food is served. Outside the tent you can relax in the SCE&G Outdoor Living area,

while meeting the chefs and sampling special tastings from the natural gas grill.

Natural Gas, Making Everyday Life Better.

Book signings immediately follow.

FridayandSaturdayMCisSaraMoulton,Gourmet Magazine,courtesyofSCPRT

SundayMCisMarvinWoods,courtesyofSCe&G

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Friday12:45-4:15p.m.

Saturday11:30a.m.-4:15p.m.

Sundaynoon-4:15p.m.

All-dayaccessincludedwithadailyCulinaryVillageticket

SCe&GCelebrityKitchenTentMarionSquare

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fRiDAyRick Tramonto12:45p.m.

Susan Spicer1:30p.m.

Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito 2:15p.m.

Virginia Willis3p.m.

Sara Moulton3:45p.m.

SATURDAyWylie Dufresne11:30a.m.

Frank Stitt12:15p.m.

Bruce Aidells1p.m.

Johnny Iuzzini1:45p.m.

Danny Meyer2:30p.m.

François Payard3:45p.m.

SUNDAyJulia Reednoon

Marvin Woods1:30p.m.

Lucy Buffett2:15p.m.

Richard Blais3p.m.

Rick Browne3:45p.m.

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Certified SC Grown

Cooking Competitions (SATURDAy ONLy)

The temperature heats up with an electrifying “Iron Chef”-style competition inside the Main

Tent on Saturday during theCertified SC Grown Cooking Competition. Master of ceremonies

for the competition is Top Chef’s Richard Blais. Local chefs face off against national chefs

in a high-intensity competition where audience members decide the winner as the mystery

ingredient is unveiled!

noon-1p.m.

John Ondo, Lana and John Currence, City Grocery vs. Marc Collins, Circa 1886 and Jean-Robert de Cavel, Jean-Robert at Pigall’s

1:30-2:30p.m.

Matt Bolus, Red Sky and Nathan Thurston, Ocean Room Prime vs. Chad Glasscock, Fat Hen and Jason Ulak, Caviar & Bananas

3-4p.m.

Kevin Johnson, Anson and Alexandra Guarnaschelli, Butter vs. Aaron Deal, Tristan and Jeremy Fox, Ubuntu

4:30-5:30p.m.GRAND fiNALE: battle of the James beard foundation Award NomineesLinton Hopkins, Restaurant Eugene and Hugh Acheson, Five and Ten vs. Sean Brock, McCrady’s and Mike Lata, FIG

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MCisTopChef’sRichardBlais

Saturdaynoon-5:30p.m.

All-dayaccessincludedwithSaturday

CulinaryVillageticket

CulinaryVillageMainTent

MarionSquare

Casual

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CharlestonCooks!

Author book SigningsThe Charleston Cooks! Book Signing Tent is where guests meet the festival’s featured culinary

professionals and have their cookbook purchases personalized.

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CULiNARy ViLLAGE EVENTS: BooKSIGnInGS

Friday1-4:15p.m.

Saturday12:45-4:15p.m.

Sunday1-4:15p.m.

All-dayaccessincludedwithadailyCulinaryVillageticket

SCe&GCelebrityKitchenTentandCharlestonCooks!StoreMarionSquare

Casual

fRiDAy1:15p.m. Rick Tramonto osteria: Hearty Italian Fare from rick tramonto’s Kitchen

2p.m. Susan Spicer Crescent City Cooking: Unforgettable recipes from susan spicer’s new orleans

2:45p.m. Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito Baked: new Frontiers in Baking

3:30p.m. Virginia Willis Bon appetit, Y’all: recipes and stories from three Generations of southern Cooking

4:15p.m. Sara Moulton sara’s secrets for Weeknight Meals

SATURDAy12:45p.m. Frank Stitt Frank stitt’s Bottega Favorita: a southern Chef’s love affair with Italian Food

1:30p.m. Bruce Aidells Complete Meat Cookbook; Bruce aidells’s Complete sausage Book: recipes from america’s Premium sausage Maker

2:15p.m. Johnny Iuzzini Dessert FourPlay: sweet Quartets from a Four-star Pastry Chef

3:30p.m. Danny Meyer setting the table: the transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

4:15p.m. François Payard Chocolate epiphany: exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for everyone

SUNDAy1p.m. Julia Reed Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns, and other Southern Specialties: An Entertaining Life (with Recipes)

2p.m. Marvin Woods Home Plate Cooking: everyday southern Cuisine with a Fresh twist

2:45p.m. Lucy Buffett Crazy sista Cooking: Cuisine & Conversation with lucy anne Buffett

4:15p.m. Rick Browne the Best Barbecue on earth: Grilling across 6 Continents and 26 Countries, With 170 recipes

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1-2p.m. Steve Dowdney Putting Up

Harriet Lemke the screened Door Pantry

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1-2p.m. Donald Barickman Magnolias

Bob Waggoner Charleston Grill at Charleston Place

Robert Dickson robert’s of Charleston

Danielle Wecksler taste of the lowcountry

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1-2p.m. Cathy Forrester at Home Charleston

Connie Stahl Breakfast on the Battery

Craig Diehl Cypress

SIGnInGTIMeSInSCE&G Celebrity kitchen

SIGnInGTIMeSInCharleston Cooks! Store


Grilling Station Chefs attheSCe&GoutdoorLivingArea

CULiNARy ViLLAGE EVENTS: GRILLInGSTATIon

Friday1:15-4p.m.

Saturdaynoon-4:30p.m.

Sunday12:30-5:30p.m.

All-dayaccessincludedwithadaily

CulinaryVillageticket

SCe&GoutdoorLivingArea

MarionSquare

Casual

bb&T hOSpiTALiTy TENTfeaturestheaward-winningChildressWines,recentlynamedoneofthetop25tastingroomsinAmerica.ComebyforwinetastingspouredbyMarkFriszolowski,relaxationandbobby flay’s book signing on Saturday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m.!

fRiDAyDrew Hedlund, Fleet Landing1:15p.m.

Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun’s2p.m.

Matt Bolus, Red Sky vs. Aaron Deal, Tristan 2:45p.m.

Josh Woodruff, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina3:30p.m.

SATURDAyJeffrey Buben, Vidalianoon

Brian O’Donohoe, Primehouse New York 12:45p.m.

Gerry Klaskala, Aria1:30p.m.

Randolph Stafford, Farm Table Catering2:15p.m.

John Zucker, Cru Cafe and Catering3p.m.

Virginia Willis4p.m.

SUNDAyCelina Tio, Julia(n)12:30p.m.

Bob Waggoner, “U Cook With Bob”1:15p.m.

Cooper Thomas, Sea Island Grill at Wild Dunes2p.m.

Jamison Farm2:45p.m.

Nathan Thurston, Ocean Room Prime at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 3:30p.m.

Micah Garrison, Middleton Place4:15p.m.

Rick Browne5p.m.

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SouthCarolinaEducationLotterywww.sceducationlottery.comTheSouthCarolinaeducationLotteryinvitesyoutogetdownwithsomebarbecueandbluesatthe festival’s grand finale. The event features top Southernpitmastersandbarbecueprofessionalsservingavarietyofbarbecuefavorites,suchaswholehog,brisket,ribs,shoulder,chickenandmuchmore.ChefFatbackandtheGrooveBandreturntorockthehouse.enjoyyourfavoritelibationsandlearnwhatpairsbestwithbarbecue.FinishthefeastwithChefFatback’sworld-famouspeachcobbler.

ThePostandCourier1�� Columbus St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-�111www.Charleston.net Fromitsinceptionin1803,ThePostandCourierhasinformedandentertaineditsreaderswhileprovidingtheLowcountrycommunitywithathought-provok-ingrecordofhistorythatproudlybearsthetitleof“TheSouth’soldestnewspaper.”ThePostandCourierishometoCharleston.net,theLowcountry’smost-visitedWebsite,withmorethanaquartermillionstoriesandmorethan1,000videosandphotogalleries.Thesitefeaturesbreakingnewsthroughoutthedayandoffersthemostin-depthcontentofanyonlineresourceintheLowcountry.

Jim‘NNick’sBar-B-Q�� king St. Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-0�0�� Centre point DriveNorth Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) �0�-0��0www.jimnnicks.comAtJim‘nnick’s,ourtricktoservingthemostauthenticSouthernfoodistoavoidthetricksaltogether.everythingismadefresh.nothingisfrozen,ever.So,fromtheslow-smokedribstothegarden-freshvegetables,youcantastethedeeprespectforSoutherntraditionineverybite.

PigglyWigglyCarolinaCo.Inc.1�� Croghan SpurCharleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��0www.thepig.netPigglyWigglyCarolinaCo.,foundedin1947byJ.T.newtonJr.,ishomegrownand100percentemployee-owned.Withmorethan100supermarketsinSouthCarolinaandsoutheasternGeorgia,eachofthePig’s5,000employee-ownerstakesprideinwhatourcompanydoesinthecitiesandtownsinwhichtheylive.CommunitysupportisasmuchapartofPigglyWigglyaslocalfreshproduce,Savourecheeseandgreenpeanuts.

CoburgDairy�001 LaCross RoadNorth Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��0www.coburgmilk.comFormorethan85years,CoburgDairyhasbeenaleaderinthedairyindustryanditsnamesynonymouswithfresh,qualitydairyproducts.CoburgprovidesitscustomersthroughoutSouthCarolinaandpartsofGeorgiaandnorthCarolinawithacompletelineofmilkanddairyproducts,aswellasfruitdrinksandotherrefreshingbeverages.

GrandIdeasInc.1� Lord Ashley DriveCharleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.grandideas.netGrandIdeasdevelopsinnovative,creativeanduniquecustom-brandedpromotionalproductsandmerchan-diseforbusinessesandorganizationsofallsizes.Wepinpoint your specific marketing objectives so we can deliver the right solutions the first time. We take our customersfrombrandawarenesstobrandpreference.

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KitchenBasicsCookingStock��0 S. Eogerton Roadbrecksville, Ohio ��1�1(��0) ��-1��www.kitchenbasics.netKitchenBasicsRealCookingStocksareslowlysimmered,allnatural,heartyandwholesome.Unlikemostbroths,theyarehighinprotein,lowinsodiumandmadewithoutMSG.Chicken,beef,vegetable,seafood,turkey,clam,hamandpork,unsaltedchickenand beef flavors are all sold in supermarkets nationally.

PalmettoSurfacingInc.�� Southrail RoadNorth Charleston, S.C. ��0(��) ��-00�1www.palmettosurfacing.comPalmettoSurfacingInc.isanexclusivefabricatorofCambriaQuartzSurfacing.Weareafull-servicefacilitywithstate-of-the-artfabricationequipment.Wehavea2,000-square-footshowroomwithmorethan500slabsinstockforyourviewing.

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TheBoathouseatBreachInlet101 palm blvd.isle of palms, S.C. ��1 (��) ��-�000www.boathouserestaurants.com“SimplyFreshSeafood”iswhathasmadeTheBoathouseRestaurantaCharlestonfavoriteformorethan a decade. We focus on local fish, supplied from local fishermen, cooked the way you like it. Combine thatwithourfriendly,casualserviceandsomeofthebestwaterviewsinCharlestonandyou’llseewhytheBoathouseis“simplybest”inCharleston.

Carolina’srestaurant10 Exchange St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��00 www.CarolinasRestaurant.com UpscaleSoutherndininginacomfortablebistroatmosphere,Carolina’sisalandmarkinCharleston’srichculinaryhistory.executiveChefJeremiahBaconoffersacontemporaryapproachtoLowcountrycuisine,includingproducefromourowngardensatKensingtonPlantation.

CarolinaCatering�� Romney St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-�1��www.carolinacaters.comWhetherit’sthebiggestdayofyourlifeorthatsmalldinnerpartyyou’vealwaysdreamedofhosting,letushelpmakeyourdreamscometrue.CarolinaCateringisCharleston’sfastest-growingcateringandevents firm, representing some of Charleston’s most exclusivevenues.

CulinaryInstituteofCharlestonp.O. box 11�0��Charleston, S.C. ��-�0��(��) ��0-�0�0www.CulinaryinstituteofCharleston.comWithfacilitiesatbothTridentTechnicalCollege’sMainCampusanditsdowntownPalmerCampus,TheCulinaryInstituteofCharlestonprovidesassociatedegrees, certificates and advanced certificates in culinaryarts,bakingandpastry,andhospitality/tour-ism.CICfeaturesintegratedmultimediatechnology,high-techteachingkitchens,anartisanalbakinglab,abeverageoperationslab,twoamphitheaterdemonstrationkitchenswithbroadcastcapabilityandtwostudent-operateddiningrooms.

Libraryrestaurant1� Vendue RangeCharleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��0www.vendueinn.comTheLibraryatVendueInncelebratestheLowcountryand its food, offering the finest American cuisine with a Lowcountry flair. Whatever the occasion, a nightoutwithfriendsoraromanticdinnerfortwo,theLibraryofferstheperfectmixtureofambi-ance,serviceandoutstandingmenuoptions.

39rueDeJean�� John St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��1www.��ruedejean.comWidelyknownsimplyas“Rue,”thisdowntownCharlestoneateryhasbeenabuzzsinceitopeneditsdoors.Rue’smenuincorporatesclassicFrenchstapleswithcontemporaryfare.experienceatasteofParisindowntownCharleston.Lunchbeginsat11:30a.m.andisserveduntildinnerservicebeginsat5:30p.m.Sundaybrunchisservedfrom10a.m.to3p.m.

Coast��-D John St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.coastbarandgrill.comServingCharleston’sfreshestseafoodnightly.ThemenuincorporatesCharlestonclassicswithourchefs’uniquecreations,takingfulladvantageoflocal,seasonalingredients.Therelaxedatmosphere,freshpreparationsandgraciousservicehavemadeCoastastaplediningspotforbothlocalsandvisitorsalike.Dinnerisservednightlybeginningat5:30p.m.

Virginia’sonKing�1� king St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��00www.virginiasonking.comVirginia’sonKingisacollectionoffamilyrecipesandSoutherncookingtraditions.TheclassicCharleston-influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspireallthecomfortsofatraditionalSouthernkitchen.Servingdinnerfrom11a.m.to3p.m.MondaythroughSaturday;supperbeginningat3p.m.;andSundaybrunchfrom10a.m.to3p.m.

GoodFoodCatering1� Lockwood DriveCharleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��www.goodfoodcatering.net everygreatcelebrationbeginswithgoodfood.GFCbringsthefoodyoulovetotheplacesthatinspireyou.eachmenuiscustomizedtoyourpalate,incor-poratingthefreshestingredients.Choosefromourthreeexclusivewaterfrontvenuesorallowustohelpselecttheperfectlocationforyourspecialoccasion.

Circa18861�� wentworth St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��0www.circa1��.comCirca1886restaurant,setinsidearestored19th-centurycarriagehouseonthegroundsoftheluxuri-ousAAAFiveDiamondWentworthMansionhotel,offerstraditionalSoutherncuisinewithamoderntwistinasophisticated,historicsetting.executiveChefMarcCollinspresentsinnovativeSoutherndishesthatdrawontherichculinaryhistoryofCharleston.

TherestaurantatMiddletonPlace��00 Ashley River RoadCharleston, S.C. ��1�(��) ��-��www.middletonplace.orgTheRestaurantatMiddletonPlaceoffersclassicandcontemporarySouthernfareoverlookingAmerica’soldestlandscapedgardens.Forlunch,visitorsmayselect from a three-course, prix fixe menu of tradi-tionalLowcountrycuisine.Dinnerguestsmaystrollthegroundsbeforeenteringanelegantatmospherefeaturingamenurichinlocalandorganicproducts.

Mercato10� N. market St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-�� www.mercatocharleston.comLocatedinthehistoricCityMarket,MercatooffersintriguingblendsofItalianculinarystyleswithrichLowcountrytraditions.Thesophisticatedsurround-ingsfeaturecrimson-huedVenetianplasterwalls,

Italianleatherbanquettesandaone-of-akindcircussideshowbanner–allbeneaththeluminescenceofMuranochandeliers.Dinnerisat5:30p.m.MondaythroughSaturdaywithalate-nightmenuuntil1a.m.LivemusicWednesdaythroughSaturday.

Hank’sSeafoodrestaurant10 hayne St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-fiShwww.hanksseafood.comBydesignandcuisine,Hank’sresemblesadecades-old neighborhood fixture reminiscent of a classic 1940s Charleston fish house. The relaxed andconvivialatmosphereservesasthebackdropto Chef Frank McMahon’s seriously Southern fish, localseafoodclassicsandinnovativespecials.VotedBestSeafoodRestaurantbyCharlestonCityPaperfornineconsecutiveyears.Dinnernightly.

PeninsulaGrill11� N. market St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-0�00www.peninsulagrill.comLocatedinthehistoricPlantersInnatMeetingand Market streets, Peninsula Grill is dignified and decidedly plush. This 4-Star DiRōNa member has receivedaccoladesfromThenewyorkTimes,BonAppétit,Food&WineandWineSpectator.IthasbeennamedBestRestaurantbyCharleston’sCityPaper10yearsrunning.Hereinnovative,regionalcuisineisservedwithstyleandreservationsarecoveted.Hoursare5:30to10p.m.SundaythroughThursdayand5:30to11p.m.FridayandSaturday.

Anson1� Anson St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��0-1��www.ansonrestaurant.comoffthehistoricCityMarketliesthediningdestinationthatnumerousnationalpublicationsproclaimasthequintessentialexampleofLowcountrycuisineandcharm.ChefKevinJohnsondrawsfromlocalfarms,watersandheritageforwhathecallshis“Lowcountry-inspired”cuisine.Family-ownedAnsonhasmadeitsnameinthishistoricanduniqueplantation-stylediningroomsince1992.

Seel’sonSullivan’s��1�-b middle St. Sullivan’s island, S.C. �� (��) ��-�0�0 www.seelsfishcamp.com Seel’sonSullivan’sislocallyowned.Wearecommit-tedtoprovidingfresh,localseafoodatareasonableprice. Our fish camp-style restaurant is reminiscent ofthewayseafoodwasoriginallyservedintheCarolinas–fresh,simpleandbypeopleyouknow.Thefoodandyourfamilyareourfocus.


Huck’sLowcountryTable11�0 Ocean blvd.isle of palms, S.C. ��1(��) ��-��www.huckslowcountrytable.comHuck’sLowcountryTableontheIsleofPalmsoffersLowcountryclassicswithamoderntwist.TherelaxedatmosphereofferseveryguestaviewoftheAtlanticocean.ChefJJKerntakesprideinusingCharles-ton’s local markets for the freshest flavors available. openTuesdaythroughSaturdayforlunchanddinner.

ChocolateCake(��) ��-0��www.chocolatecakecharleston.comIt’sallaboutsimplicity.…Lessismore.ChocolateCakeexclusivelybringsyoutheclassicchocolatecakeyoualwaysdreamof–moistcakeandcreamychocolatefrosting.Thiscakeproudlyservesitselfforasmallfamilygathering,adinnerparty,abirthdaycelebration,ababychristening,agifttosomeonespecialorsimplytohaveonthecakestandathometoservewithanicecoldglassofmilk.

TheCharlestonNutCo.Riverside Center��-C La mesa Drivemt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��-NUTS (��)www.charlestonnut.com TheCharlestonnutCo.isyourLowcountrysourcefordriedfruitandnuts.AtCharlestonnutCo.youwill find a whole new approach to retail and bulk products.Asalocalcompany,youhaveourpledgeofprovidingonlythehighest-qualityproducts,competitivepricesandsuperiorcustomerservice.

Neita’sCharlestonVinaigrettes&Marinades�� E. bay St., Suite �0�Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.neitasvinaigrettes.comneita’sCharlestonVinaigrettes&Marinadesareheart-healthy,wonderfullydeliciousproductsthatarefunandeasyforthesophisticatedchefaswellasthenovicecooktouse.Theseversatileproductscanbeusedtodresssalads,asmarinadesforbeef,game,poultryandseafood,aswellasavegetableorsandwichdrizzleanddippingsauce.neita’suniquestory,tastyproductlineandelegantpackingmaketheseproductshighlysuitableforgiftgiving.

rioBertolini’sFreshPasta�� wappoo Road Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��1�www.riobertolinispasta.comForyearslocalpastamakersatRioBertolini’sFreshPastahavebeensupplyingCharleston’sfinest chefs and restaurants with handmade pastas, from lobster and shaved black truffle ravi-olistolocalSplitCreekgoatcheesegnocchi.RioBertolinicreateswhatLowcountrychefsdesire.

Caroline’sCakes1��0 whitehall RoadAnnapolis, md. �1�0�(�10) ��-��1�www.carolinescakes.comCaroline’sCakesareclassicSoutherndessertsrichin tradition and mouthwatering flavor. South Carolina nativeCarolineRagsdaleReutterfoundedthisaward-winningmail-orderbakerywithatime-hon-oredfamilyrecipeforaseven-layercaramelcake.Today,hercakebusinesshasexpandedtoincludeeightcakevarietiesandsavorySouthernspecialties.

CoastalCigars� Carriage Lane, Suite �0�Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.coastalcigars.comCoastalCigarsistheanswertoallyourcigarneeds.Weprovidecigartastingsforpartiesandcigar-rollingeventswhilecreatingpersonalizedcigarandgolfgiftpacksforevents.CoastalCigarsproudlysuppliesmorethan100busi-nesseswithworld-classcigars.Westrivetohelpyoucreate“memoriesetchedinsmoke.”

CharlestonCookieCo.p.O. box 1��0Charleston, S.C. ��(��) ��-�1��www.charlestoncookie.comAttheCharlestonCookieCo.wetaketheCharlestontraditionsofhospitalityandgoodfoodseriously.Weofferourcookies,browniesandpralineselegantlypackagedasgiftitemsandamenitiesforyou,yourfriendsoryourbusinessassociates.enjoy“Charleston’sediblesouvenir!”

Mahatmarice1�� Glenneyre, Suite �0�Laguna beach, Calif. ��1(��) ��-��0�www.mahatmarice.comMahatmaRiceis“America’sfavoriterice.”our

riceisgrownintheUnitedStatesandpackagedasMahatmawholegrainbrownrice,regularwhiterice,MahatmaGoldparboiledrice,MahatmaValencia and delicious flavored rice mixes.

Saffire at the Charleston Marriott 1�0 Lockwood blvd.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-�000 www.marriott.comThe bold flavors of Saffire’s seasonally inspired menu reflect a belief in “the cuisine of today,” healthy,eclectic,imaginative,unrestrictedbyethnicboundaries…alwaysevolving.ourchefelevatesfresh,organicandcarefullychoseningredientsabovemerequality,resultinginculinaryartistry.eachmealiscomplementedbysuperbselectionsofwine.Theatmosphere at Saffire’s restaurant and lounge is casuallysophisticated,yetwarmandwelcoming.

FoodfortheSouthernSoulp.O. box 1��1�Charleston, S.C. ��(��) ��-��00www.foodforthesouthernsoul.com offeringatruetasteoftheLowcountry,FoodfortheSouthernSoulfeaturescateringservicesandthreegourmetproductlinesthataresuretostockanygoodSouthernerorwould-be-Southerner’spantry–award-winningbarbecueandsaucesfromBlackJackBarbecue,time-honoredrecipesandproductsfromCharlestonFavoritesandfarmers’ market finds from Rockland Plantation.

CharlestonCrepeCo.(��) ��-�� www.charlestoncrepecompany.com BringingthetraditionofcrêpemakingfromtheCityofLighttotheHolyCity,CharlestonCrêpeCo.’sownerstraveledtheworldperfectingtheirrecipe.Availablefordeliverynationwide,thecrêpemixisofferedinclassicorwholewheatalongwiththeirsignature25-layercrêpecakes–delicatecrêpes filled with vanilla or chocolate cream.

HolyCityChocolate(��) ��-��www.holycitychocolate.comHandcraftedinsmallbatches,theselocallymadeartisanaltreatscombinetraditionalSoutherningredientswithpremiumColumbianchocolatetocreatepeanuttoffeelayeredwithrichdarkchocolate,anddecadenthotcocoateamingwithchocolatechunks.Family-ownedandoperated,HolyCityChocolatetailorstreatsforanyoccasion–weddings,corporategiftsandeverydaygoodies.

CharlestonWineCellars(��) ��-��www.CharlestonwineCellars.comCharlestonWineCellarsspecializesindesignandconstructionofwinecellars,saunasandsteamrooms.Wealsoofferconsultingservicesifyoufeelmorecomfortableusingyourowngeneralcontractor.PleasevisittheshowroomwesharewithCharlestononeSource,at826–CColemanBlvd.inMountPleasant,andcheckoutallthecustomhomeproductsweoffer.

Callie’sCharlestonBiscuits(��) ��-11��www.calliesbiscuits.comToutedbySaveur,The New York Times,nBC“Today”showandtheFoodnetwork,Callie’sCharlestonBiscuitsaremadebyhandwithonlythe finest ingredients by celebrated Charleston catererCallieWhite.Tenderandbuttery,thesetraditionalSoutherndinner-sizebiscuitsarrivefrozen–readytosimplyreheatandserve.

Ford’sGourmetFoods110� Agriculture St.Raleigh, N.C. ��0� (�00) ��-0��www.bonesuckin.comFord’sGourmetFoodscreatessomeoftheworld’sgreatest-tastingall-natural,gluten-freefoods,includingtheinternationallyacclaimedBoneSuckin’Sauces,WinenutsandFireDancerJalapeñoPeanutsandearthFamilyorganicsandnaturals.Afourthgeneration,Raleigh,n.C.-basedfamilybusiness,Ford’sisknowntomakeonlythebest.

May’sUniqueVinaigretteColumbia, S.C. ��0� (�0�) �1�-0�0� www.maysdressing.com expertlycraftedbyoneofColumbia’spremierrestaurantowners,May’sUniqueVinaigretteistheessenceofSouthernculinaryart.ServedasthesignaturedressingatHennessy’sRestaurantfor25years,May’sUniqueVinaigretteisrich,flavorful and doubles as a delicious marinade foreverythingfromseafoodtovegetables.

WannabeeFarmswww.wannabeefarms.com WannabeeFarmsAll-naturalHickorySmokedCanolaoilisperfectforimpartingthatsmokedflavor. This cholesterol-free oil adds a subtle flavor to sauces,marinades,sautéedfoodsandevenpizzacrusts.It’sidealforenhancingalmostanyfood.


SugahCakesbyHomeandGardenClassics1�� S. pine St.Spartanburg, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.sugahcakes.com SugahCakesareclassicSouthernrecipesmadeintoamixthattasteslikehomemade.eachmixishandcrafted.Allyouaddareeggsandbutterforacakeasgoodasyourgrandmother’s.Makeityourperfectrecipeandyourownlittlesecret–aSouthernclassic.

MellowMushroom�0� king St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��110 N. highway 1�mt. pleasant, S.C. �� (��) ��1-�piEwww.mellowmushroom.comApizzaconnoisseurphenomenon–wheretheworld’sonlyspringwaterpiecrustisbakedwiththefreshesttoppings.Alsoextremehoa-gies,calzones,build-your-ownsalads,uniquestarters–plusthearea’slargestbeerclub.Servinglunchanddinnersevendaysaweek.

Caviar&Bananas�1 George St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��www.caviarandbananas.comFromtheordinarytotheextraordinary,Caviar&Bananasgourmetmarketandcaféistheperfectplaceforbreakfast,lunchordinner.TheupscalespecialtyfooddestinationbringsametropolitanshoppingexperiencetodowntownCharleston.Featuringgourmetpreparedandmade-to-orderepicureanedibles,includingsandwiches,salads,sushi,artisanalcheeses,charcuterie,boutiquewines,anespresso/teabarandmore.

CharlestonCoffeeroasters�� huger St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-��www.charlestoncoffeeroasters.comFortwodecades,CharlestonCoffeeRoastershasbeen traveling the globe sourcing the world’s finest coffees.Weuseonlythetop1percentofcoffeesthatMothernatureproduces.youwilltastethisineverycup,alwayssmooth,neverbitter.ourcoffeesallowyoutoenjoyasimpleluxuryeverymorning.

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LonghornSteakhouse(Friday)1�� N. highway 1�mt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��1-��1www.longhornsteakhouse.comLonghornSteakhouseisacasual,family-friendlysteakhouselocatedinMountPleasantTowneCentre.ourpremiumhand-cutsteaksarealwaysseasonedandgrilledtoperfection.Wealsoofferslow-cookedroastedprimerib,tenderbabybackribs,freshseafoodandavarietyofchickenandentréesaladselections.

GullahCuisine(Saturday)1�1� N. highway 1�mt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��1-�0��www.gullahcuisne.com GullahCuisineisaLowcountrydiningexperiencethatnurturesthesoul.ItisrunbyCharlotteJenkinsandherhusband,FrankJenkins.GullahCuisine’ssigna-turedishesincludeokragumbo,shrimpandgrits,she-crabsoupandGullahrice.Itisfeaturedinseveralarticlesandmagazines.GullahCuisineisaLow-countryfavoritededicatedtothepreservationoftheGullahculturebyprovidingadiningexperiencebotheducationaltothemindanddelicioustothesoul.

82Queen(Sunday)�� Queen St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-��1www.��queen.comopen365daysayear11:30a.m.until10:30p.m.withSundaybrunchat11:30a.m.Withitslushgardensettingsandelegantdiningrooms,82Queenisalsotheultimateembraceofintimateatmosphereandprivacy.Fromourfamousshe-crabsouptoexquisitedishesdirectedbythecity’smostnotablechefs,it’snowonder82QueencontinuestoimpressguestswithitsLowcountrycuisine.

rococoGermanBakery1��0 Savannah highwayCharleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-�0��rococogermanbakery.comRococoGermanBakery,namedCharleston’sBestBakeryfor2008,specializesinfresh-bakedbread,cookies,pies,pastries,weddingandbirthdaycakes,aswellascakes,wholeandbytheslice,andnumerousimportedanddomesticeuropeangoodsandsausages.RococoislocatedminutesfromdowntownCharleston.

TheJohnson&WalesAlumniAssociation� Davol Square, Suite b�00 providence, R.i. 0��0� (��) JwU-ALUmwww.jwu.edu/alumniTheJohnson&WalesAlumniAssociationseekstomeaningfullyconnectLowcountryalumniwithcurrentcampusesandotheralumni.Believingintheuniversity’sroleinCharleston’s“culinaryrenaissance,”itsupportsathrivingcommunityofprofessionalsthatcontinuethenobletraditionofCharlestonhospitality,whethertheyservelocallyoracrosstheglobe.

Sunfire Grill and Bistro10�0 Sam Rittenberg blvd.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-0��www.sunfiregrill.com Fun,qualitywineswithfresh,vibrantcuisine.Bringyourfamilyfordinner.Bringyourclientsforlunch.Professionalrelaxationiswhereweshineinthefoodscene.Partyrooms,breezypatio,barloungeandacommonarea–whateveryourmood, Sunfire Grill and Bistro is a perfect fit.

Karen&NancyHomemadeGoodies�10 Surrey path Courtwinston-Salem, N.C. ��10�(��) ��1-��0www.karenandnancy.comourtried-and-truerecipesbelongtoourGrandmaMyrtle,whoislegendaryinthestateofWisconsin.Weworkhardtoduplicatethecaresheputintoeverythingshemade.Alltheingredients we use are simply the finest. But be warned,onceyoutrythegoodnessyouwillbeforeverhooked.Caramels,caramelsauceandwhitechocolatebiscotti–madewithlove.

HealthyHomeFoods(��) �1�-��www.healthyhomefoods.comInceptedin2001,HealthyHomeFoodshasbeenprovidingallnatural/organicgroceriestoSouthCarolinafamilies.ourfamiliesareconsumingsafe,healthy,chemical-freefoodproducts.WesupportsmallU.S.farmers–keepingthemontheirland,protectingourenvironment,honoringthefamilytableandpromotingbetternutrition.

CulinaryToursofCharleston�0 N. market St.Charleston, S.C. ��0�(��) ��-1100www.CulinaryToursofCharleston.com Comejoinusaswewalk,talkandtasteourwaythroughCharleston.Dailytastingtoursintroducegueststotastybitesatmanygreat“food finds.” We also go behind the scenes and visitwithchefs,restaurants,bakers,artisanfoodproducers,chocolatiersandspecialtyshops.

WestCoastProducts�1� Tehama St. Orland, Calif. ��(��0) ��-�� www.westcoastproducts.netSince1937,WestCoastProductshascontinu-ouslyprocessedSicilian-styleSevillanoolivesfromourgrowersinnorthernCalifornia.Weprocessourolivesallnaturallyusingthesamerecipeandmethodforthelast70years.WestCoastProducts also carries California Certified Extra Virginoliveoil,thefreshestproductavailable.

ScrewpullbyLeCreusetofAmerica��0 Concord St.Charleston, S.C. ��01www.lecreuset.comSincethelaunchoftheoriginalself-pullingcork-screwandlevermodelsinthe1970s,Screwpullhasledthewayincorkscrewinnovation.Withuncompromisingattentiontoperformance,designandquality,Screwpullremainsthepre-ferredchoiceofwineenthusiastsworldwide.

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McManisFamilyVineyards1��00 East River RoadRipon, Calif. ��(��0) ��-��www.mcmanisfamilyvineyards.comMcManisFamilyVineyardsisagrowerandvintnerofpremiumvarietalwinegrapeslocatednearthecool confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus rivers,justsouthofLodi,nowknownastheRiverJunctionappellation.Thecompanywasfoundedin1990byRonandJamieMcManis–fourth-generationfamilyfarmers.TheMcManisfamilyhasbeengrowinggrapesinthisregionsince1938.


BiltmoreEstateWineCo.1 N. pack SquareAsheville, N.C. ��01(��) ��-��0www.biltmore.comAlegacyoftasteandstylesince1895,BiltmoreWines reflect the source of their inspiration, magnificent Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. Each varietalishandcraftedbyourwinemakersandhonorsBiltmoreproprietorGeorgeVanderbilt’slovefor fine dining and hospitality. Establish your own welcomingtraditionswithouraward-winningwines.

GrapevineDistributors(CFUD)1�� Lake mallard blvd.mt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) �10-1��1www.grapevinedistributors.comGrapevine Distributors, purveyors of fine wines, isafamily-ownedandoperateddistributorshipof high-end fine wine proudly serving both North CarolinaandSouthCarolinasince1991.

HessGroupWines��11 Redwood RoadNapa, Calif. ��(�0�) ��-��www.hesscollection.comSince1844,TheHessGrouphasbeenmanagedbytheDonaldHessfamilyofSwitzerland.Aspartofhisownpersonalcommitmenttosupportingthediversityofpremiumwine-growingregions,DonaldHesssoughtoutandpersonallydevelopedbothTheHessCollectioninnapaValleyandBodegaColoméinArgentina.Complement-ingDonald’svisionofexcellenceanddiversityin fine wines are the wines of Peter Lehmann in AustraliaandGlenCarlouofSouthAfrica.

J.LohrVineyards&Wines7808 Crestfield LaneTaga Cay, S.C. ��0� (�0�) �0�-�� Foundedin1972,J.LohrVineyards&WinescraftsanarrayofacclaimedwinesfromestatevineyardsinMontereyCounty,PasoRoblesandnapaValley.Fromthisworld-classpaletteoffruit,J.Lohrproducesthreetiersofaward-winningwines–J.Lohrestates,J.LohrVineyardSeriesandJ.LohrCuvéeSeries.

WillametteValleyVineyards��00 Enchanted way �ETurner, Ore. ��(�0�) ��-��www.wvv.comRegardedasoneoforegon’stopwineries,WillametteValleyVineyardsPinotnoirhasbeenservedatTheWhiteHouseandtheJamesBeardHouse.ourwinesarerecommendedbynationalfoodandwineexperts,includingKevinZraly,AndreaImmer,CaprialandJohnPence,andRachaelRayoftheFoodnetwork.

KundeEstateWinery,SonomaValley,California��01 Devereaux RoadColumbia, S.C. ��0�(�0�) ��-1��1Family-owned and operated for five generations, KundeestateWinery&Vineyardsproducesultra-premium,estate-grownwinesthataresustainablyfarmed in the finest traditions of Northern California’s renownedSonomaValley.

MacMurrayranch�� Dry Creek Roadhealdsburg, Calif. ��(�0�) ��1-��www.macmurrayranch.comLocatedintheheartoftheRussianRiverValley,theoriginalhomesteadatMacMurrayRanchwassettledmorethan150yearsagobythePorterfamily.ActorFredMacMurraypurchasedtheranchinthe1940sandfarmeditformorethan50years.Today,theranchissurroundedbyoneoftheRussianRiverValley’smostbeautifulvineyards.KateMacMur-ray,daughterofFredMacMurray,istheauthenticvoiceofthebrand.ThewinesofMacMurrayRancharecraftedwithcarebywinemakerSusanDoyle,whohasapatient,gentleapproachthatgetsthebestoutofPinotnoiranditscousin,PinotGris.

BenArnoldBeverageCo.��1 Commerce Circle, Unit C hanahan, S.C. ��0� (��) ��-1��0www.benarnold-sunbelt.comBenArnoldBeverageCo.isSouthCarolina’spremier distributor of fine wine and spirits. Our portfolioincludesproductsfromeverycorneroftheworld.Weareafull-servicedistributorthatnotonlybelievesinsellingqualityproducts,butalsobelievesineducatingourcustomersaboutourproducts,servicesandtrendsofthebeverageindustry.

BridlewoodEstateWinery�� Roblar Ave.Santa ynez, Calif. ��0(�0�) ��-�000/(�00) ��-�100www.bridlewoodwinery.comTheBridlewoodestateWinery,intheheartofSantaBarbaraCountywinecountry,isdedicatedtothepleasuresofwine–andseriousaboutSyrah.Previ-ouslyahorsefarmandanequestrianrehabilitationcenter,thismission-style,historicranchsupportedandnurturedcountlessanimalsbacktogoodhealth.Fromitsearliestdaysasawinery,Bridlewoodhasbeenfamousformakingaward-winningSyrah.FortyacresofvinessurroundthecompoundmadeupprimarilyofSyrahandotherRhônestylevarietalssuchasViognier.AsaRhônewinesspecialist,DavidHopkinsseestheCentralCoastashisownpersonalparadise.

AvantiFineWineSelections��0 Lafayette Circle Lafayette, Calif. ��(��) ��-�� www.avantiwines.comAvantiFineWinesSelections–nurturedfromberrytobottle.AvantiFineWineSelectionsrepresentsonlythebestwinesfromthegreatestwineregionsintheworld.TheyincludeMargaretRiverandMcLarenValeAustralia,Marlborough,newZealandRiasBaixasandRiojaSpain.ourcollectioncontinuestogrowaswetraveltheworldlookingforthehighest-qualitywines.

Michael~DavidWinery��0 w. highway 1�Lodi, Calif. ��(�0�) ��-��www.lodivineyards.comMichaelandDavidPhillipsarebrotherswhosefamilyhasfarmedfruitsandvegetablesintheLodiregionsincethe1850sandcultivatedwinegrapesfornearlya century. Michael and David constitute the fifth generationofgrapegrowersinthePhillipsfamily.Thefamilycontinuestoemphasizetheimportanceofqualitywineswithuniqueandfunlabels.

WILSoNDANIELSLTD.p.O. box ��0-bSt. helena, Calif. ��(�0�) ��-��1www.wilsondaniels.comPouringwinesinsideTheCharlestonClubatDanielIslandTent.

SchramsbergVineyardswww.schramsberg.comAs the first sparkling wine to gain distinction in Cali-forniaandtorivaltheprestigeandqualityofFrenchChampagne,Schramsbergneedsnointroduction.Itisaworld-classwineryandrecognizedleaderintheinternationalwineindustry.For40years,theDavies family has produced America’s finest wines withgreatindividuality,eleganceandgrace.

CastellodiVolpaia

www.volpaia.itThe first recorded mention of Castello di Volpaia was in 1172. The first recorded record of wine from the prop-ertywasinthe13thcentury.Thisisnotonlyanancientwinerywithanenchantingvillagenamedafterit,butitisalsorecognizedasoneofthegreatproducersinthe region of Chianti. Its wines are organically certified.

TenutadiBisernowww.biserno.comBisernoisanew,family-ownedwineryfrombrothersMarcheseLodivicoandPieroAntinoriofTenutadell’ornellaiaandTignanellofame.Theirnextgreatprojectistoproduceworld-classwinesfromBolgheriandBibbona.

WillaKenzieEstate

www.willakenzie.comWillaKenzieestateislocatedintheyamhill-CarltonDistrictoforegon’sWillametteValleyandnamedafterthevineyard’sWillaKenziesoil.WillaKenzieestateisafamily-ownedwinerydevotedtoproducingterroir-drivenwinesfromthePinotfamilyusingsustainablefarmingpractices.

WineAwhile10�� highway �1, Suite �00mt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��1-�1��www.wineawhile.comWineAwhile,amodernwineshop,offersanextensiveselectionofhigh-quality,competitivelypricedwinesfromallovertheworld.Specialtybeersanduniqueaccessoriesarealsoavailable.Throughclassesandtastingsyouwillincreaseyourknowl-edgeandappreciationofwineinarelaxed,friendlyatmosphere.WineAwhile,you’llFeelBetter.

CarolinaWineBrandswww.carolinawinebrands.comCarolinaWineBrandsUSAisaCharleston-basedimporter of fine wines from Chile and Argentina andasubsidiaryofCarolinaWineBrandsofChile.TheyrepresentthefollowingbrandsintheUnitedStates:SantaCarolinaandCasablancavineyards,bothlocatedinChile,andFincaelorigenfromArgentina.Sincethecompany’sinceptionlessthantwoyearsago,saleshaveescalatedalmostthreefoldandmanyofthewinesofthecompany’sfamily-ownedvineyardshavereceivedbestbuysand90-plusscoresfromWine Advocate,Wine SpectatorandWine Enthusiast.CarolinaWineBrandsisalsoaparticipantinthecarbonneutralsystemindoingourparttofeelgreen.

WineStyles1�� palmetto Grande Drivemt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��-��www.winestyles.net/mtpleasantWineStylesWine&GiftsinMountPleasantTowneCentreoffersmorethan160worldwidewines,most$9to$25,winegiftbasketsandaccessoriesandnumeroussocialactivities,includingwinetastings,wineeducationandanexceptionalwineclub,“VinoeSpuntino”(wineandfoodpair-ings)onoureuropean-stylepatioandmore.


TreanaWinery&LibertySchoolWinesp.O. box ��0 paso Robles, Calif. �� (�0�) ��-��www.treana.com Treanaisafamily-ownedandoperatedwineryinPasoRobles,theheartofCalifornia’sdistinctiveCentralCoastregion.TheHopefamilyhasbeenfarminggrapesinPasoRoblessince1978.AustinHope,third-generation farmer and first-generation winemak-er,overseesallviticultureandwinemakingforTreana,LibertySchool,AustinHopeandCandorwines.

republicNationalDistributingCo.�0� ClearviewCharleston, S.C. ��1�RepublicnationalDistributingCo.(RnDC)isthesecond-largestdistributorofpremiumwineandspiritsintheUnitedStates,withwhollyownedoperationsinArizona,Alabama,Colorado,DistrictofColumbia,Florida,Louisiana,Maryland,Mis-sissippi,nebraska,northCarolina,northDakota,SouthDakota,Texas,VirginiaandWestVirginia.RnDCalsoisapartnerinjointventuresinKentucky,ohio,oklahomaandSouthCarolina.Intotal,RnDCemploysmorethan6,000individualsnationwide.

SpanishVinesImportsInc.1�� Laurel St.Columbia, S.C. ��01(�0�) ��-��00www.spanishvines.comSpanishVineswasfoundedtointroducetheUnitedStatestothemostaffordableandquality-drivenSpanishwinesandgourmetfoodproducts(includ-ingfarmsteadManchegocheese,votedno.1inSpainin2008)thatarestronglyinfusedwiththetruerhythmandbrillianceoftheSpanishculture.

TGICImporters�0�0 morganford RoadCharlotte, N.C. ��11(�0�) �01-��www.wineofakind.comTGICImportersrepresentsandimportswinesfromavarietyoffamily-ownedwineriesinChile,Argentina,newZealand,Australia,FranceandItaly.

Vineone–A Constellation Brands Co.�1� hidden blvd.mt. pleasant, S.C. ��(��) ��-��www.vineone.comBasedinSanFrancisco,Vineone’spremiumandsuper-premiumportfoliospansthekeywine-producingregionsofCaliforniaandthestateofWashington,aswellasAustraliaandnewZealand.LeadingU.S.brandsincludeWoodbridgebyRobertMondavi,Ravenswood,ClosduBoisandHogueCellars.AliceWhiteandnobiloleadthewayfrom Down Under. Our name is a reflection of the extraordinarymarketleadershipofourportfolio.VineoneistheU.S.marketshareleaderofthepremiumandabovecategoryandisproudtooffer19wineswiththeno.1positionintheirsegments.

TrincheroNapaValley�0�0 N. St. helena highwaySt. helena, Calif. ��(�00) ��-��www.trincherowinery.comLocatedintheheartofnapaValleywinecountry,TrincheronapaValleywaserectedtohonorthelegacyofTrincheroFamilyestates’founderandnapapioneerMarioTrinchero.Thenew,state-of-the-artwineryproducesluxury-classsinglevineyard wines from the family’s finest estates in primegrowingregionsthroughoutthenapaValley.

PalmettoDistributing

www.palmettodistributing.comPalmettoDistributingisaworldwidedis-tributor of fine wines. We provide wines from Italy,France,China,SouthAmericaandCalifornia,tonameafew.ownerJohnHelitonhasavastknowledgeofwine,havingbeeninthewinebusinessformorethan30years.

AlexanderValleyVineyards�� highway 1�� healdsburg, Calif. �� (�00) ��-��0�www.avvwine.comThisfamily-ownedwineestatewasoncetheoriginalhomesteadofCyrusAlexander,thenamesakeofthisprominentviticulturalappellation,AlexanderValley.WepurchasedthelandfromtheAlexanderheirsin1962,plantedvineyardsandin1975builtourwinery.Herewegrowgrapesandproducedeliciouswinesthatcomplementfoodandenrichyourdiningexperience.PrimarygrapeandwinevarietalsproducedareCabernetSauvignonMerlot,ZinfandelandChardonnay.

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Firefly Distillery�� bears bluff Road wadmalaw island, S.C. ��(��) ��-�� www.fireflyvodka.com Firefly Vodka is located on Wadmalaw Island, 30 miles southofCharleston.Thisdistillerygrewfromalocallyknownproducttoanationallyrecognizedbrand.Thecompany currently produces Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Firefly Muscadine Vodka and (soon to hit the shelves) Firefly Peach Tea Vodka, Firefly Mint Tea Vodka and Firefly Raspberry Tea Vodka. Firefly Distillery is thelargestproducingdistilleryinSouthCarolina.

Brown-FormanLouisville, ky.www.brown-forman.comBrown-Forman is a diversified producer of fine qualityconsumerproducts.Brown-Forman,oneofthelargestAmerican-ownedspiritsandwinecompaniesandamongthetop10largestglobalspiritscompanies,sellsitsbrandsinmorethan135 countries and has offices in cities across theglobe.Inall,Brown-Formanhasmorethan35brandsinitsportfolioofwinesandspirits.

BeeR

Here’stoBeerwww.herestobeer.comHerestobeer.comisaninteractiveWebsitedevelopedforbeerloversbybeerloverswiththegoalofbeingyourcompletesourceaboutallthingsinvolvingbeer.Truebeerloversknowthatwhenpairingbeerandfood, you pick the beer first. So the trick to great beer andfoodcombinationsislettingyourpalletguideyou.

MichelobBrewingCo.www.michelob.com Michelob’sheritageofuncompromisingqualityhashostedgatheringsformorethan100years.TodayMi-chelobbrandsarebrewedinawidevarietyofstylesandrecipes.Beerdrinkerscanchoosefromaworldof flavors. Anheuser-Busch brewmasters will staff andeducateconsumersaboutbeerattributes,foodpairings,properpouringandtasting,andglassware.

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Cynthiarowley��1 king St.Charleston, S.C. ��01(��) ��-�01�www.cynthiarowley.comFashiondesignerCynthiaRowleywas7whenshe constructed her first dress. Today, her collectionofclothing,accessories,fragrance,housewaresandbooksissoldworldwide.RowleyhasbeenhonoredbytheCouncilofFashionDesignersofAmericaandisfrequentlyseenonshowssuchas“ProjectRunway,”“DesignStar”and“Today.”


Elisabetta Gnudi AngeliniTenutaCaparzoestateandBorgoScopetoestate,DogaDelleClavuleestate,Tuscany,Italy

Leigh Bartholomew ArcherySummitWinery,WillametteValley,ore.

Ryan BeeFalcorWinery,napaValley,Calif.

Kristin BelairHonigVineyardsandWinery,napaValley,Calif.

Cesare BenvenutoPioCesare,Piedmont,Italy

Alex Sokol BlosserSokolBlosserWinery,Dundee,ore.

Adam CampbellelkCoveVineyards,WillametteValley,ore.

Angelo CayoAnheuser-Busch,Cartersville,Ga.

Stacy ClarkPineRidgenapaValleyWines,napaValley,Calif.

John ClewsClosDuValWinery,napaValley,Calif.

Joe DavisArcadianWinery,CentralCoast,Calif.

Mike EyresChehalemWinery,WillametteValley,ore.

Dan Fairris Colterenzioestate,AltoAdige,Italy

Sara Floyd, Master SommelierJorgeordonezWines,Spain

Robert Foley RobertFoleyVineyards,napaValley,Calif.

Mark FriszolowskiChildressVineyards,Lexington,n.C.

Bernard LacrouteWillaKenzieestate,yamhill,ore.

Richard de los Reyes RowelevenWineCompany,Calif.

Kate MacMurrayMacMurrayRanch,Sonoma,Calif.

Shane MacNicholas and Mark Ray PerceptionWines,Carneros,Calif.

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David Page and Barbara Shinn ShinnestateVineyards,LongIsland,n.y.

Jed Steele SteeleWines,Calif.andWash.

Tony and Jo Ann Truchard TruchardVineyards,Carneros,Calif.

Julian Van WinkleoldRipVanWinkleDistillery,Lexington,Ky.

Tim Laird, Brown-Forman Corp. Louisville,Ky.

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Deanie FoxUbuntu,napaValley,Calif.

François PayardPayardPâtisserie&Bistro,newyork

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Emily CooksonCharlestonGrill

Manoli Davani GraysonAvondaleWine&Cheese

Gerry ElliotGrill225

Laura FiebergTheSanctuaryattheKiawahIslandGolfResort

Katie GullaBlossomandMagnolias

Caitlin KellyTheDiningRoomattheWoodlands

Scott LovornCirca1886

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Chris RyanCharlestonPlaceHotel

M. Kelly WilsonCypress,ALowcountryGrille

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Richard BlaisTrail-BlaisandFLIP,Atlanta

Jeffrey BubenVidalia,Washington

Lucy BuffettLuLu’s,GulfShores,Ala.

Jean-Robert de CavelJean-RobertatPigall’s,Cincinnati

John CurrenceCityGrocery,oxford,Miss.

Robert Del GrandeCaféAnnie,Houston

Brian O’DonohoePrimehousenewyork,newyork

Wylie DufresneWD-50,newyork

Bobby FlayMesaGrill,BarAmericain,BobbyFlaySteak,newyork

Brannon FlorieTheBoathouseRestaurant

Jeremy FoxUbuntu,napa,Calif.

Alexandra GuarnaschelliButter,newyork

Chad GlasscockFatHen

Linton HopkinsRestauranteugene,Atlanta

Gerry KlaskalaAria,Atlanta

Barbara Lynchno.9Park,Boston

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Nancy OakesBoulevard,SanFrancisco

Scott PeacockWatershed,Decatur,Ga.

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Donald BarickmanMagnolias

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Robert CarterPeninsulaGrill

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Harriett Lemkethe screened Door Pantry

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Across the city, people are raising their glasses to Rodolfo Larios Lopez, winner of the official poster competition for the 2009 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, hosted by the festival and Charleston magazine. He received $1,000 for his winning design, as well as recognition in the December issue of Charleston magazine.

Chosen from 65 entries by a panel of judges who represent both the culinary and arts communities, Lopez’s piece depicts a wine glass cleverly cupping a palmetto moon that doubles for a splash of wine. Surrounding this glass is a field of forks and goblets arranged in a pleasing color palette.

“He included the moon in such a delicate way that it looks like wine, but it definitely evokes that Charleston feel we’re looking for,” says Erika McMillan, marketing manager of the festival. “The poster was an office favorite. We had a lot of great art to choose from, but immediately the staff loved this one.”

The conception of the poster wasn’t quite so im-mediate. Explains Lopez, “I always like to sketch in a notebook and then translate my ugly drawings in the computer. I’m not good at drawing so my sketch-es are really basic and not too detailed. I worked on my first idea for the poster for almost two weeks until my wife told me it wasn’t working and I had to move on. That’s when I started sketching in my notebook again.”

When he returned to his notebook, he noticed that his pages were filled with glasses of wine that as a group resembled a field of flowers. After that, he

finished the poster in two or three days.The poster will appear in storefront windows

across the city. Portions of it also will decorate vari-ous retail items. “It has to be reproduced in so many different ways,” McMillan says. “For our chefs’ jack-ets, we pulled just the wine glass and one glass on each side.”

One of the things the judges love about the post-er is its color palette. “You’ll see in all of our retail this year and inside our grand tasting tents we have really played off the colors in this design,” she says.

Lopez hails from Mexico, where he graduated from the Universidad del Noroeste in Hermosillo, Sonora, in 2000. He most recently was a page designer at The Post and Courier and has previously won two Awards of Excellence from the Society of Newspaper Design (2002). He also scored an hon-orable mention in the Food + Wine Festival poster contest two years ago.

Lopez spends his free time working on per-sonal projects and often shares his expertise with family members.

“Being the only graphic designer in my fam-ily keeps me really busy,” he says. “Right now I’m designing a logo and a cover prototype for a sports magazine in my hometown,” a project on which his father is collaborating.

Those interested in entering the 2010 poster contest (to be held this summer) should keep an eye on the Charleston Food + Wine Web site. McMillan offers the following words of wisdom: “Next year will be our fifth anniversary and we’ll be looking for something really spectacular. In the last three years, the art we’ve used has been very clean, somewhat minimal. A lot of the entries had too much going on.”

Kim Catanzarite is a freelance writer whose wine of choice is pinot grigio.

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WHeReToSTARTAnDWHATToDo?Each of the more than 50 festival events

features a variety of wines that will be poured at any given time. The important thing to remember is that you do not have to try them all. If you do want a true tasting of everything offered, the key is to taste and not to drink an entire glass.

The following is a recommended guide to approaching each taste:• Ask the winery for a 1/2 to 1-ounce taste. Any

more, and you will not get a true taste.• Take time to look at the wine in the glass. Notice

the color. Is it bright? Is it clear? Are there different colors near the rim?

• Swirl the wine in the glass. This will open up the bouquet and allow you to experience different aromas. Smell the wine. Do you smell hints of green apple, caramel, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco?

• Taste the wine and allow it to coat your entire mouth. Do you taste some of the same things you noticed in the aroma or are they completely different?

• After each glass, sip a bit of water or nibble on some food to clean the palate. Also be sure to clean the glass at a cleaning station.

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With only a set amount of time to experience the more than 80 food and beverage vendors inside the two Grand Tasting Tents, it’s important to plan your experience. It’s not important to visit the tents in a particular order. Both tents feature wineries, restaurants, culinary-related business, sponsors and food and beverage samples.

Before you take a sip, purchase a wine journal from the Grand Ideas Retail Store in which you can

make notes. This is an amazing chance to learn and taste from a variety of wineries that you would otherwise not have the opportunity to sample in one setting.

As you make your way through wine vendors, it is best to taste the white wines first. Then take a second turn and taste the reds. Finally, taste the sweeter dessert wines and ports. Pause as you go to ask questions, meet the wine professionals and learn more about how the wine is made, the grape, the process, the winery and more. Think of it as a trip to a wine country without leaving Charleston.

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It is never too late to start a wine collection. The festival provides an incredible opportunity to purchase some of the best wines available thanks to official wine retailer Whole Foods Market.

Located inside the Culinary Village in The Charleston Club at Daniel Island Grand Tasting Tent, Whole Foods Market has re-created a mini-store that offers a wide variety of the wines featured throughout the festival. Several wine professionals will be on hand – including John David Harmon, the wine and specialty food buyer from Whole Foods’ Mid-Atlantic offices – offering tastings, signing bottles and answering questions.

Whole Foods Market can help you arrange to take your purchases home with you, or you may set up a time/date to pick up the wines at the store. The Whole Foods Market wine store offers a tremendous experience and is the first, middle and last stop to make during your weekend at the festival.

Angel Postell is executive director for the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival.

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Beckett’s Nursery

Bloody Bob’s Bloody Marys

Cambria

Caroline’s Cakes

Charleston Coffee Roasters

Charleston Cookie Co.

Charleston Crepe Co.

Holy City Chocolate

Coastal Cigars

Compass Transportation

Crosby’s Seafood Co.

Cupcake

EccoTemp Systems

Edible Gardens

Fisher Recycling Inc.

Lady Fingers LLC

Lowcountry Casual

Hyland, Ruddy, Garbett, CPAs, LLC

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Kittrell II Construction

Nature’s Calling

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Dr. and Mrs. Bill Farrar

Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Gibson

Mrs. Jean Helms

Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt

Mrs. Joan Hitt

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Huge

Ms. Peggy Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maguire

Weesie and Tradd Newton

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Reeves

Mr. and Mrs. Al Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Skelly

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Jerry Reves

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Aaron Quinn

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