Food + Wine Festival - Opening Party - "Celebrate Charleston" 2007

Our Mayor, Joseph Patrick Riley, junior, greeted guests and started the evening off with glad tidings.

2009-06-06T21:58:38Z

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Our Mayor, Joseph Patrick Riley, junior, greeted guests and started the evening off with glad tidings.

The ceiling of the tent was designed to look like the weaver of sweet grass baskets, enforcing the Lowcountry theme of this event.

2009-02-21T06:03:30Z

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The ceiling of the tent was designed to look like the weaver of sweet grass baskets, enforcing the Lowcountry theme of this event.

Potted white azaleas were used on the seating tables.

2009-06-06T21:42:10Z

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Potted white azaleas were used on the seating tables.

Our first guests arrive.

2009-02-21T06:03:01Z

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Our first guests arrive.

This 80 x 150 tent accomodated 800 guests that evening with 13 food stations.

2009-06-06T21:28:07Z

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This 80 x 150 tent accomodated 800 guests that evening with 13 food stations.

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2009-06-06T22:22:38Z

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Stage decor included Charleston Gates, Boston Ferns and signage from the evening's sponsor, The Lantana Life.

2009-06-06T22:16:02Z

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Stage decor included Charleston Gates, Boston Ferns and signage from the evening's sponsor, The Lantana Life.

Our entertainment for the evening - The Blue Dogs!

2009-02-21T06:04:39Z

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Our entertainment for the evening - The Blue Dogs!

1000 stems of Forsythia was used at this event.

2009-02-21T06:04:19Z

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1000 stems of Forsythia was used at this event.

We don't want to count how many cases of wine guests enjoyed that evening. Venture to say that the wines choosen to go with the robust food was enjoyed by all.

2009-06-06T21:55:36Z

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We don't want to count how many cases of wine guests enjoyed that evening. Venture to say that the wines choosen to go with the robust food was enjoyed by all.

Suggested wines were listed at each of the 13 stations so that guests would know which wines to ask for at the wine bar.

2009-02-21T05:59:59Z

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Suggested wines were listed at each of the 13 stations so that guests would know which wines to ask for at the wine bar.

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2009-06-06T21:51:24Z

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This should be the next wine for Spoleto when we do a Puccini Opera!

2009-06-06T23:23:53Z

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This should be the next wine for Spoleto when we do a Puccini Opera!

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2009-06-06T22:16:25Z

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Chef Barry Waldop of True Charleston Cuisine thrilled guests with his famous "Lowcountry Paella". I have served this at numerous corporate and social events.

2009-02-21T05:58:40Z

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Chef Barry Waldop of True Charleston Cuisine thrilled guests with his famous "Lowcountry Paella". I have served this at numerous corporate and social events.

Chef's Waldrop's Rosemary Skewers are the perfect way to ladle the infused olive oil onto the guest's plate.

2009-02-21T06:01:11Z

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Chef's Waldrop's Rosemary Skewers are the perfect way to ladle the infused olive oil onto the guest's plate.

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2009-06-06T22:08:33Z

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2009-06-06T21:50:56Z

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Festival Director Angel Postell and Mitchell Crosby with the GOBO in the background that was made for the event.

2009-06-06T22:23:54Z

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Festival Director Angel Postell and Mitchell Crosby with the GOBO in the background that was made for the event.

La Dolce Vita! This fun group shows up at every great party in Charleston.

2009-06-06T21:49:00Z

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La Dolce Vita! This fun group shows up at every great party in Charleston.

Ida Becker and friend start the festival off in style.

2009-06-06T21:52:18Z

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Ida Becker and friend start the festival off in style.

The staff of FORK Catering. This company has made a big name for itself in a small amount of time in Charleston. FORK provided the desserts for the evening. Sublime!

2009-06-06T21:51:20Z

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The staff of FORK Catering. This company has made a big name for itself in a small amount of time in Charleston. FORK provided the desserts for the evening. Sublime!