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Charleston Culinary Tours Introduces a Distillery Tour

April 8, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Charleston Culinary Tours has added a Distillery Tour featuring Charleston Distilling Company, High Wire Distilling Company and Striped Pig Distillery on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m starting at the Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed and concluding near there. As its sixth tour available, this 3.5 hour tour of Charleston’s micro distilleries has guests riding in style in Charleston Brews Cruise’s air conditioned coach for a 3 stop tasting tour, learning more about Charleston’s growing craft distillery scene. In addition to samples at each distillery and snacks and water between stops, at the conclusion of the tour participants will be taken to a local pub to enjoy a cocktail made with one of the spirits distilled locally in Charleston.

“As most tours sell out, all reservations are required in advance,” said co-owner Oscar Hines. “Each tour is limited in size, so it is recommended that you get your reservations early. Charleston Distillery Tours are held rain or shine.”

Charleston Culinary Tours combine the best of Charleston history, cocktails and food with unique historic tours that highlight the local cuisine and drinks. Held rain or shine, there are now six tours that include Historic Downtown, Upper King Street, Chef Showcase at The Farmer’s Market, Mixology, Distillery & Chefs’ Kichen tours. The food and drinks on the tours are chosen by various restaurant, bar and distillery partners and feature an array of eclectic dishes and concoctions that provide insight into Charleston’s cuisine and cocktail scene. On each tour, you will not only have an opportunity to sample some of the Lowcountry’s finest offerings, but also to meet the owners, chefs, distillers and mixologists behind Charleston’s impressive culinary and bar innovations.

For interviews, photos, press kit or a complimentary media tour, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Charleston Culinary Tours, visit www.charlestonculinarytours.com.

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Huguenot Culinary Tour and Cooking Class

February 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Beginning with a group of 45 Huguenots who arrived in Charleston in April of 1680 who were sent to the colony by the English King Charles II to work as artisans and continuing through today, French immigrants have played an important role in shaping Charleston’s food, culture and art. In celebration of this history, and in recognition of the fabulous French cuisine currently available in Charleston, we invite you to come see Charleston through the eyes of a Huguenot! This special occasion French themed tour, the brainchild of Charleston Chef Bob Waggoner, will take place on March 11th and is a celebration of all things French!

Starting at Brasserie Gigi at 11:30, the group will enjoy a selection of French tastes at this lively restaurant. Continuing on to In The Kitchen, Chef Waggoner will meet the group in his showcase kitchen where guests will cook, laugh and drink a little wine with the chef as the group prepares classic French dishes for lunch. From In the Kitchen, Chef Waggoner will take the group to meet his friends at the newly opened Café Framboise for more tastes of France. Finally, the tour will conclude with stunning, scrumptious chocolate at Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier.

This is a rain or shine walking tour. Since historic Charleston has a number of very uneven cobblestone streets and sidewalks, we suggest you wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Due to the special nature of this tour, attendance is limited to no more than 12 individuals and all participants must be over the age of 21. Tickets are $150 and on sale here.

About the Chef…
Chef Bob Waggoner has played a lead role in defining Charleston’s amazing culinary scene. Fusing lowcountry cooking and his own french-influenced technique, Chef Bob creates contemporary new southern cuisine using seasonal and regional ingredients, and has captured critical acclaim by producing menus that combine unusual ingredients with classic techniques.

For more information about the Huguenot Culinary Tour And Cooking Class, please visit Charleston Culinary Tours or contact lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.

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Charleston Culinary Tours to Present Fresh at the Farm Dinner Series

March 20, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Chef Stephen Thompson

Charleston Culinary Tours is planning a Fresh at the Farm Dinner Series featuring Executive Chef Stephen Thompson of Prohibition, a new contemporary American gastro pub downtown. Setting the scene for a true farm to table experience, each dinner event will take place at a local farm. The gastronomic evening with start with a cocktail hour and hors d’ oeuvres from 5:30-6:30pm and then family style dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30pm. The first dinner will be held on May 4th at Walters Farm in Saint George with additional dinners in the series in August and November. With a table set for 40 guests, the cost is $75/person with tickets available at www.charlestonculinarytours.com.

Farmer Steven Walters

Walters Farm is a fitting start to the Fresh at the Farm Dinner series as Chef Thompson and Stephen Walters, proprietor of Walters Farm, have been friends since childhood. Chef Thompson jokingly refers to Steven as “his personal farmer”. Steven Walters personally grows and harvests everything on his 5-acre farm and then makes the 45-minute drive to deliver it to Chef Thompson. Both are excited about allowing guests to dine on ingredients right where they are produced, fortifying the connection between farm and food.

Charleston Culinary Tours combine the best of Charleston history, cocktails and food with unique tours that highlight the Lowcountry. Each Charleston Culinary Tour visits several different restaurants, bars or the Farmer’s Market to combine elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure. The food and drinks on the tours are chosen by various restaurant and bar partners and feature an array of eclectic dishes and concoctions that provide insight into Charleston’s cuisine and cocktail scene. On each tour, guests will not only have an opportunity to sample some of the Lowcountry’s finest offerings, but also to meet the owners, chefs and mixologists behind Charleston’s impressive culinary and bar innovations.

For interviews, photos, press passes or sponsorship information, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Charleston Culinary Tours, please visit www.charlestonculinarytours.com.

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Taste of the Market in Downtown Charleston

September 19, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Join City Market Hospitality Association and Charleston Culinary Tours every third Thursday from 5:30pm-830pm for Taste of the Market at Palmetto Carriage Company Lot on Anson Street.

Thursday, September 19th:

-Samples from market area restaurants including peanuts, Mahi Tacos, Ahi Sliders, Mini Pork Tacos, Thai Watermelon and Shrimp Gezpacho, Smoked Salmon Dip, Chicken and Waffles, Pork Sliders, Kabobs and more
-Chef demonstration from Chef Matt Paul of Lowcountry Bistro
-Live music from The Bushels
-Children’s area
-Specials from participating businesses Peanut Shop, Noisy Oyster (Buy one entree, get one half off), Mad River (20% off your meal), Burwell’s, AW Shucks (20% off your meal), LB’s, Wild Wing, Tabbuli, Crab House, Henry’s, and Charleston Culinary Tours (20% off)

$10 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Hospitality Heroes
Free Children 10 and Under

To purchase tickets, go to eTix.

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Charleston Culinary Tours Introduces Behind the Scenes Chefs’ Kitchen Tour

September 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment

As popularity grew, Charleston Culinary Tours announces that this week it will add a Chefs’ Kitchen Tour on Thursdays on Upper King and soon on Fridays in Historic Downtown, both at 9:30am. As the fifth culinary and history tour available, this two hour walking tour takes guests to meet the talented chefs behind some of Charleston’s greatest restaurants and gain insight into their ideas, methods and creativity. The Chefs’ Kitchen Tour will visit three epicurean hot spots and introduce you to the culinary masters who will discuss the inspirations for their restaurants, the ins and outs of running a restaurant and provide a tour of their kitchens. Tickets are $55 for an individual or $100 for a couple and available on eTix.

“The main focus of this Charleston Culinary Tour is interaction with chefs and learning about running a restaurant, not sampling dishes,” said co-owner Oscar Hines. “However, coffee and pastries will be provided at the first restaurant visited and a light lunch will be provided at the final restaurant for our patrons.”

Charleston Culinary Tours combine the best of Charleston history, cocktails and food with unique historic tours that highlight the local cuisine. Held rain or shine, there are now five tours that include Historic Downtown, Upper King Street, Chef Showcase at The Farmer’s Market, Mixology & Chefs’ Kichen tours. Featuring establishments such as Husk, Rue de Jean, Macintosh, Stars, Virginia’s on King, Coast, Hall’s Chophouse and many more, each Charleston Culinary Tour visits several different restaurants, bars or the Farmer’s Market to combine elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure. The food and drinks on the tours are chosen by various restaurant and bar partners and feature an array of eclectic dishes and concoctions that provide insight into Charleston’s cuisine and cocktail scene. On each tour, you will not only have an opportunity to sample some of the Lowcountry’s finest offerings, but also to meet the owners, chefs and mixologists behind Charleston’s impressive culinary and bar innovations.

For interviews, photos, press kit or a complimentary media tour, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Charleston Culinary Tours, visit www.charlestonculinarytours.com.

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Charleston Culinary Tours Introduces a Mixology Tour

June 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment

After recently adding an Upper King Street tour, Charleston Culinary Tours is pleased to bring a 1.5 hour Mixology Tour that introduces guests to some of Charleston’s best cocktail crafters. Each Mixology excursion stops at three watering holes where guests will meet the magicians behind the bars that are mixing the lowcountry’s most exciting, innovative and delicious drinks. Tour participants will have an opportunity to sample a specialty craft cocktail at each of the three stops after learning about the art of mixing cocktails and gaining insight into how Charleston’s mixologists are embracing traditional techniques while also taking ingredients from farm to tumbler. During walks between stops, a guide provides insight into Charleston’s cocktail culture, both past and present. Limited to 14 guests, advance mixology tour tickets are $40.00 per person and available at eTix.

“We had been talking to our various restaurants participants about the Mixology Tour for awhile,” said co-owner Oscar Hines. “It was just a natural fit to complement our culinary tours in a city full of great talent behind the bars.”

Charleston Culinary Tours combine the best of Charleston history and food with unique historic tours that highlight the local cuisine. Held rain or shine, there are four tours that include Historic Downtown, Upper King Street, The Farmer’s Market and Mixology. Featuring establishments such as Husk, Rue de Jean, Macintosh, Stars, Virginia’s on King, Coast, Hall’s Chophouse and many more, each Charleston Culinary Tour visits several different restaurants, bars or the Farmer’s Market to combine elements of a historical tour with a culinary adventure. The food and drinks on the tours are chosen by various restaurant and bar partners and feature an array of eclectic dishes and concoctions that provide insight into Charleston’s cuisine and cocktail scene. On each tour, you will not only have an opportunity to sample some of the Lowcountry’s finest offerings, but also to meet the owners, chefs and mixologists behind Charleston’s impressive culinary and bar innovations.

For interviews, photos, press kit or a complimentary media tour, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Charleston Culinary Tours, visit www.charlestonculinarytours.com.

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