The evening’s cocktails comprised of spirits from High Wire Distilling Co.
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Helen Hill, Explore Charleston president & CEO; Rebecca Wesson Darwin, president & CEO of G&G; and Catherine Dority, Explore Charleston vice president of marketing.
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Patty Palmer, Palmer & Co. owner, and CJ Lotz Diego, G&G senior editor.
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Lanterns from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights illuminate the space.
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Christian Bryant, G&G senior vice president and publisher, and Jenna Calhoun, Turtlebox Audio marketing director.
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The first course: dressed Lowcountry Oyster Company oysters and Gulf Shrimp cocktail with serrano aioli and cocktail sauce.
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The second course: crawfish risotto with andouille and filé powder.
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The third course: braised beef short ribs with Anson Mills grits, lime, crème fraîche, cilantro.
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A sweet ending of hummingbird cake with pineapple compote, maple frosting, and caramelized banana.
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