Black Manhattans, composed of Jimmy Red Bourbon bottled in bond, Southern amaro, red vermouth, orange-infused demerara syrup, and bitters.
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Catherine Dority, Explore Charleston vice president of marketing, Caroline Chakeris, Charleston, South Carolina boutique Madison Mathews owner, and Sara Chakeris.
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Lanterns from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights illuminate the space.
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Aiko Striplin and Mimi Striplin, owner of The Tiny Tassel in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Patty Palmer, Palmer & Co. owner, and Christian Bryant, G&G senior vice president and publisher.
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Lauren O’Malley, owner of Windy Knoll, and Reese Anna Baker-Cummins.
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Ann Marshall, High Wire Distilling Co. founder, Nate Alton, Lowcountry Oyster Co. sales director, and Deja Knight McMillan, Pearl Public Relations founder.
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The first course: Charleston’s Lowcountry Oyster Co. oysters everyway—baked, fried, smoked, and dressed.
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Chef Aaron Bludorn plates his smoked short rib ravioli with fig, caramelized red onion puree, and blue cheese.
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Betsy Austin receives her third course of Southern pecan-crusted red snapper served with brussels sprouts, roasted squash, and sauce meunière.
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