The same cast of Characters was around always making things happen. Of course I featured the entire Sunday Morning Mimosa around this year's BB&T Wine+Food Festival.
I got every department covered. We featured Erika with the marketing department, Holly Herrick from the to the food critic/cook book author take,Denise Barto chatted about design and thankfully even got a few moments with Executive Director Angel Postell. It was a really fun show to do this morning.
From this reporter's perspective, the event went off again without a hitch. I mean having been producing or being around events for as long as I have, there are always little details that catch one's eyes. However, once the lights went up, everything was seem less and by all accounts everyone had a delightful time.
I will say one of the biggest complaints that I heard is that the festival is getting too pricey. It certainly is not designed with the layman in mind. I heard this spoken about the culinary village and of course some of the special events around town. Clearly in my opinion, you pay for what you get and it is certainly something that is absolutely worth saving up for.
From this reporter's perspective, the event went off again without a hitch. I mean having been producing or being around events for as long as I have, there are always little details that catch one's eyes. However, once the lights went up, everything was seem less and by all accounts everyone had a delightful time.
I will say one of the biggest complaints that I heard is that the festival is getting too pricey. It certainly is not designed with the layman in mind. I heard this spoken about the culinary village and of course some of the special events around town. Clearly in my opinion, you pay for what you get and it is certainly something that is absolutely worth saving up for.
I was one of the lucky few to have been invited to the after party being thrown at HUSK on Friday Night. Now this was no ordinary event. They had learned from several years in the past.
Charleston Grill used to host this same event and it always got out of hand with the regard of with people being left off the guest list etc and or people getting upset.
So, this year, HUSK was kind enough to host the party. They meant business and the first impression you got was just that. As you walked up to check in you were greeted by 2 very large security guys helping out. Word on the street was even Bill Murray got turned down to come in!!!
However once running into Melany Mullens and the team at the door, getting wrist bands, getting checked in and finally getting in, the vibe was incredible.
They had tented the entire court yard and had whole lambs roasting for the last 12 hours!
So many cool people joined at the party. We had a great conversation with Chef Marvin Woods, Marion Sullivan gave me her take on the BEST options to enjoy for the weekend.
Event Planner and festival designer Mitchell Crosby rolled in on his one night off not willing to chat on mic about anything. I will say he deserved a good night off. The list of foodies, chefs and more goes on and on. It's a true testament to Executive Chef Sean Brock on how incredible his dream has evolved into a reality.
Charleston Grill used to host this same event and it always got out of hand with the regard of with people being left off the guest list etc and or people getting upset.
So, this year, HUSK was kind enough to host the party. They meant business and the first impression you got was just that. As you walked up to check in you were greeted by 2 very large security guys helping out. Word on the street was even Bill Murray got turned down to come in!!!
However once running into Melany Mullens and the team at the door, getting wrist bands, getting checked in and finally getting in, the vibe was incredible.
They had tented the entire court yard and had whole lambs roasting for the last 12 hours!
So many cool people joined at the party. We had a great conversation with Chef Marvin Woods, Marion Sullivan gave me her take on the BEST options to enjoy for the weekend.
Event Planner and festival designer Mitchell Crosby rolled in on his one night off not willing to chat on mic about anything. I will say he deserved a good night off. The list of foodies, chefs and more goes on and on. It's a true testament to Executive Chef Sean Brock on how incredible his dream has evolved into a reality.
I'll be back on ABC this Tuesday March 8th showcasing some really fun Irish Cocktails and ideas for entertaining this St. Patrick's Day. As you may or may not know, I am a regular corespondent on Low Country LIVE offering entertaining style tips. Tune in. In the Charleston SC Market 10am-11am.
I'm headed back to the New York offices for a couple of weeks to prep for some of our Spring events and to meet new clients. Looking forward to being there for more than just a couple of days. Look for more updates and even more insider information here on the BLOG as well on the facebook.
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