New Chefs Join 5th Annual “Slow Food at Indie Grits” Sustainable Chefs Showcase on April 19, 2015 in Columbia, SC
February 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Even more progressive, eco-conscious chefs will bring their A-game to the 5th annual Slow Food at Indie Grits “Sustainable Chefs Showcase,” potluck and party on Sunday, April 19, from 3-6pm at 711 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. Hosted by Slow Food Columbia and the Indie Grits Festival, the event sells out each year; tickets can be purchased starting March 1 at: http://www.indiegrits.com.
The Greater Columbia Society for the Preservation of Soul will provide guests with groovy tunes, while The Whig’s cash bar will feature top-notch wines and South Carolina-brewed beers. The Midlands’ most environmentally friendly chefs will be on hand to serve an array of complimentary hors d’oeuvres; each chef’s dish must feature at least one locally, sustainably produced major ingredient. For a lower-priced ticket, guests can put their creative minds to work and create a potluck dish to share with others.
2015 Slow Food Columbia Sustainable Chefs
One asterisk indicates new chefs; two indicate those returning after long hiatus:
Chef Brandon Velie*, Juniper
Chef Frank Bradley*, Bourbon
Chef Henry Griffin**, Ristorante Divino
Chef Ryan Whittaker**, 116 State
Chef Wesley Fulmer, Motor Supply Company Bistro
Chef Mike Davis, owner, Terra
Chef Travis Rayle, Rosso Trattoria
Chef Benoit St. Jacques, Rosewood Market and Deli
Chef Alex Suaudom du Monde, owner, Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
Chef Blake Faries, Saluda’s
Chef Jessica Shillato, owner, Spotted Salamander Catering
Chef Howard Stephens, The Oak Table
Chef Kim Stone, Charleston Cooks!
Chef Gabrielle Watson, Whole Foods Market
Chef Bryan Tayara, Our Local Catch
Chef Sharon Wright, owner, Good Life Café
Chef Scott Hall, owner, Scott Hall Catering
Since being founded in 2011, “Slow Food at Indie Grits” has been a sold-out “laid-back,” “fun,” and “family-friendly” celebration that is recognized as “a must for foodies in the Midlands.”
Slow Food Columbia potlucks are a place where resourcefulness, simplicity, and creative juices shine all the way to plate presentation. Past Slow Food potluck favorites include dishes like radish butter, tomato-chocolate truffles, and free-range coq au vin.
For a lower-priced ticket, guests are invited to bring a potluck dish to contribute. Guests should prepare roughly 20 small portions of a dish made with at least one sustainable, local ingredient. Other ticket levels are available for those who do not opt to bring potluck dishes.
Part of Slow Food Columbia’s mission is to bring together the sustainable food community in recognition of “food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it, and good for the planet.” Slow Food at Indie Grits is an official partner event of the 9th Annual Indie Grits Festival.
Tickets: http://www.indiegrits.com
Website: http://www.slowfoodcolumbia.org/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/slowfoodcola
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/16629285309/
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/slowfoodcola
Slow Food at Indie Grits sustainable chefs showcase
Date + Time: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 3pm-6pm
Location: Market Building at 711 Whaley (next to 701 Whaley)
Host: Slow Food Columbia and the Indie Grits Festival
Tickets: $25 general; $20 Slow Food and Nickelodeon members; $10 potluck bringers
Tickets: http://www.indiegrits.com
Festival pass sales, which include Slow Food at Indie Grits admission, are available at www.indiegrits.com, or visit the Indie Grits Box Office at The Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, 803.254.8234, [email protected].
About Slow Food Columbia
Slow Food Columbia is one of 200+ Slow Food USA chapters. Our mission is to support the movement behind GOOD, CLEAN and FAIR foodways. We host workshops, potlucks and other events throughout the year that celebrate local + seasonal flavors; showcase the culinary talents of our region’s chefs, farmers, + artisan producers; strengthen connections between members of our local food community; and educate the public about the importance of knowing where their food comes from.
About the 9th Annual Indie Grits Festival
What started as a DIY festival for a tight-knit and dedicated audience, Indie Grits has grown into a staple of the city’s cultural life, giving novice to advanced media makers a venue for sharing their interest in independent media making, while also giving thousands of visitors and locals access to a progressive cultural life unmatched in the Southeast. The festival is hosted by the non-profit art cinema, The Nickelodeon Theatre. For full festival info, visit http://www.indiegrits.com.
