Tyler Florence,
Maneet Chauhan, CJ McCollum,
Wanda Mann, Andrew Zimmern, Vivian
Howard and Mike Lata Among All-Star Talent
NEW
YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food &
Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure announce that tickets
are on sale now for the inaugural FOOD & WINE Classic in
Charleston. Presented by
Explore Charleston, this premier culinary event will take place
from September 27-29, 2024 in
the historic city of Charleston, South
Carolina. The weekend will feature more than 40 celebrity
chef cooking demonstrations and wine and cocktail seminars with
world-class talent including Tyler
Florence, Maneet Chauhan, CJ
McCollum, Wanda Mann, Amanda McCrossin and Andrew Zimmern as well as local favorites
Mike Lata, Miles White,
Femi Oyediran, Vivian Howard, and more to be announced.
Tickets are available for purchase now at
foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
"Charleston's unparalleled
combination of culinary traditions, foodways, hospitality,
architectural beauty, and culture makes it the ideal setting to
build on our storied FOOD & WINE Classic event franchise," said
Food & Wine Editor in Chief Hunter
Lewis. "Together with my friends at Southern Living and
Travel + Leisure, we are excited to showcase the best of the Holy
City and create a dynamic experience that tells meaningful stories
about the area's delicious food scene and brings together wine and
food lovers from all over for a weekend of celebration, enrichment,
and fun."
The FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston is an extension of the iconic FOOD
& WINE Classic in the Aspen
franchise, bringing more than 40 years of expertise to spotlight
this city's unique culinary and cultural offerings. The event will
feature its signature mix of cooking demonstrations from
world-class chefs and local talent, extensive wine and food
tastings and dynamic spirits seminars. The Grand Tasting Pavilion
will be a cornerstone of the weekend, bringing together hundreds of
winemakers, distillers, and culinary experts from around the
globe.
Additional programming throughout the weekend will include
one-of-a-kind local tours and experiences showcasing Charleston's local gems and vibrant culture
curated by Jacqui Gifford, Editor
in Chief of Travel + Leisure. "Year after year, Charleston has been voted the World's Best
City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers, and it's easy to see
why," Gifford said. "From the cultural attractions and boutique
shopping to the ever-evolving restaurant scene and unrivaled
Southern hospitality, Charleston
is truly one of a kind, and we are thrilled that we can bring this
dynamism to life over a magical long weekend of events."
Set amongst the backdrop of the scenic Kiawah River, Southern
Living will host the Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate
where attendees can experience the cherished Southern tradition
featuring an oyster roast hosted by Matt
and Ted Lee, BBQ by Erica
Blaire and live music. "We're excited to celebrate
the rich culture of Charleston and
to highlight the people who bring it to life," said Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern
Living. "We're also thrilled to welcome attendees to our newest
Idea House in Kiawah River, which opens in August 2024, as a venue for celebrating the food,
traditions, and hospitality of the Lowcountry."
For more on festival programming, participating talent, and
travel information, please visit
foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.
Explore Charleston will be the
Presenting Sponsor of the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston 2024, with additional sponsors
including Discover South Carolina, Lexus, and S. Pellegrino.
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.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tickets-for-the-first-ever-food--wine-classic-in-charleston-on-sale-today-302133383.html
SOURCE Dotdash Meredith