The Holy City gears up for a star-studded
weekend celebrating the best in culinary and beverage this
September with tickets on sale now
Tyler
Florence, Al Roker,
Maneet Chauhan, Brooke Williamson, CJ McCollum, Stephanie Izard, Rodney Scott, Sean
Brock, Tamron Hall and Andrew
Zimmern Among Headliners
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food & Wine,
Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure announce the
talent, programming and events lineup for the inaugural FOOD
& WINE Classic in Charleston, set for September 27-29, 2024. From star-studded
cooking demos and wine tastings to the ultimate tailgate, tickets
are on sale now for this premier culinary weekend showcasing the
best of Charleston and beyond.
Presented by Explore Charleston, the FOOD & WINE Classic in
Charleston is an extension of the
iconic FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, bringing more than 40 years of
expertise to spotlight the Lowcountry's unique culinary and
cultural offerings.
A centerpoint for the weekend, the legendary Grand Tasting
Pavilion will feature more than 100 winemakers, distillers, chefs,
and purveyors serving wine, spirits and food from the local area
and around the world. The programming will include more
than 40 cooking demos, panels, and wine and spirits seminars
with best-in-class talent including Tyler Florence, Andrew
Zimmern, Maneet Chauhan,
Sean Brock, Alexander Smalls, Al
Roker, Brooke Williamson,
Erick Williams, Stephanie Izard, Tamron
Hall, CJ McCollum, Claudette
Zepeda, Wanda Mann, as
well as local favorites Mike Lata, Miles
White, Femi Oyediran,
Bethany Heinze, John Lewis, Rodney
Scott, Carrie Morey, and
many more. See the full talent line-up here.
Hunter Lewis, Editor in Chief of
Food & Wine said, "It's always an honor to bring together some
of the most dynamic talent in the food world. We are grateful to
all the chefs, winemakers, and experts joining us in the Lowcountry
to build an exciting new FOOD & WINE Classic created to
showcase the best of this region."
Among the programming highlights:
- The Barbecue Sides Smackdown competition with
Rodney Scott and John Lewis
- Recipes to Live By with Al Roker of NBC's Today and his daughter
Courtney Roker Laga sharing dishes
from their new cookbook
- Masala Dabba: The Heart
and Soul of the Indian Kitchen with Maneet Chauhan
- Outside the Brunch Box: Diner Favorites with a
Twist with Stephanie
Izard
- High Steaks: Recipes of an American Steakhouse
with Tyler Florence
- Battle of the Biscuits competition with
Carrie Morey, Erika Council, and Jason
Stanhope
The full schedule of cooking demonstrations, seminars and panels
is available here.
Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of
Southern Living said, "The Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate at
Kiawah River will bring to life Charleston's outdoor cooking traditions in a
stunning location. With award-winning chefs and pitmasters, an
oyster roast, and a fantastic band, this will be a very fun night
in the Lowcountry."
To celebrate all that the city has to offer, the FOOD & WINE
Classic in Charleston will also
host several special off-site ticketed events available to festival
passholders for purchase. Here's a selection of the newest
events:
- Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate at The Dunlin, Kiawah
River
Hosted by Sid Evans, this
ultimate Southern college football tailgate will take place at
Kiawah River, the site of Southern Living's 2024 Idea House. Guests
will enjoy Lowcountry traditions, exceptional Southern BBQ, and
world-class cocktails at this gorgeous new resort, with appearances
by Chef Tyler Florence, Pitmasters
John Lewis, Rodney Scott, and
Hector Garate, and musical guest Boy
Named Banjo. Attendees can also tour the Southern Living Idea
House.
- Travel + Leisure Style Stroll: Jacqui Gifford's Shopping Guide to Charleston
Travel + Leisure's Editor in Chief will take guests on a
shopping tour along Charleston's
iconic King Street and beyond where
Southern hospitality meets chic boutiques and upscale shops. The
excursion will include stops at a curated selection of stores with
everything from fashion-forward finds and unique gifts to artisanal
goods and local collectibles.
- Sea to Table: Crabbing & Cooking in the Lowcountry with
Travel + Leisure
This Travel + Leisure experience will bring to life the coastal
charm and culinary delights of Charleston. This program will be an
unforgettable adventure where guests will discover the secrets of
harvesting the freshest crabs straight from the sea and learn how
to transform them into delectable regional dishes.
Tickets for these additional special events are now available
for sale to passholders and more information can be found here,
with more events to be announced, including a Dine Around
series at a selection of the city's top restaurants.
"We're thrilled to highlight the magic of Charleston that our readers have celebrated
for years," said Jacqui Gifford.
"We're excited to offer experiences like bespoke shopping tours and
hands-on crabbing and cooking adventures, immersing guests in the
charm, history, and culture that make this city so special."
Explore Charleston is the
Presenting Sponsor of the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston 2024, with additional sponsors
including Discover South Carolina, Lexus, and S.Pellegrino. For
more on festival programming, participating talent, and travel
information, please visit foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
ABOUT FOOD & WINE
Food & Wine celebrates the global epicurean experience with its
award-winning magazine, website, social platforms, newsletters,
podcasts, premium events such as the Food & Wine Classic in
Aspen, and accolades like its
annual Best New Chef awards. With rigorously tested recipes and the
most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel, and home
coverage, the brand inspires and empowers people to discover,
create, and devour the best in food and drink—every day and
everywhere. FOOD & WINE is part of the Dotdash Meredith
publishing family.
ABOUT SOUTHERN LIVING
Southern Living celebrates the
essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food,
homes, gardens and travel. Southern Living connects consumers to
the region's rich culture through a robust multi-platform presence,
including print, digital and social as well as its Biscuits &
Jam podcast and licensing partnerships. Headquartered in
Birmingham, Alabama, Southern
Living is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family.
ABOUT TRAVEL + LEISURE
Travel + Leisure is the
preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert
intelligence and the most immersive travel lifestyle content
anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the
cultural pleasures the world has to offer, from art and design to
shopping and style to food and drink. Travel + Leisure connects
with its audience across platforms including the U.S. flagship and
four international print editions, digital channels, the annual
World's Best franchise and more. Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure
is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family and is owned by
Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL).
ABOUT EXPLORE CHARLESTON
Explore Charleston is a 501c6 destination marketing
and management organization (DMMO) representing ten municipalities
across three counties in the Greater
Charleston Area. It seeks to unify and lead the local travel
industry in marketing the destination, creating overnight
visitation, and supporting the community's long-term development
through sustainable tourism promotion and management strategies. In
2022, the Charleston region's
travel and hospitality industry supported over 51,000 hospitality
jobs and generated an economic impact of over $12.8 billion.
The FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston is powered by the Charleston
Restaurant Foundation.
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