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Lowcountry Luncheon in New York City

On March 16, 2017, Garden & Gun partnered with Explore Charleston to host an intimate group of friends in New York City to celebrate Charleston, South Carolina, and toast ten years of the magazine. Chef Mike Lata of FIG and The Ordinary prepared an extraordinary lunch at Prune Restaurant using the flavors of his Charleston hometown.

Special thanks to:
Explore Charleston

March 20, 2017

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The G&G and Explore Charleston lunch at Prune in New York City.

Photo: Sean Sime

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Linn Lesesne (far left) chats with Aaron Levitt and Jennifer Vadiveloo.

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The tables at Prune are set for the Lowcountry Luncheon and accented with pink magnolia blooms.

Photo: Sean Sime

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Catherine Dority goes behind the scenes in the kitchen with chef Mike Lata.

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Guests enjoy Ordinary Punch throughout the luncheon.

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G&G‘s New York sales team executives Katie Riordan and Tiffany Lo pose before sitting for the meal.

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Host chef Gabrielle Hamilton in the kitchen with chef Mike Lata.

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Mike Lata plates dishes for the main course.

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Chef Lata shares details of the Charleston-inspired menu.

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Julie Owens captures the table setting complete with radishes, turnips, and homemade “fromagina” cheese.

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Guests hear a warm welcome from Explore Charleston board chair Linn Lesesne.

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Shrimp and polenta with a poached pullet egg, and cabbage.

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Applause for chef Lata and his incredible meal.

Photo: Sean Sime

A magazine cover of a garden

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