Grand Slam Jam
Charleston Wine + Food will officially launch its 2017 season with the release of full schedule + tickets Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 8:00AM EST. To coincide with the release, the festival will host a locally-inspired celebration, Grand Slam Jam, presented by Big Green Egg + supported by Charleston Magazine, at The Citadel’s College Park Field.
The event will feature an all-star lineup of local chefs, beverage pros, and live music from ’80s + ’90s cover band, The Spazmatics. Guests can expect vintage baseball vibes and elevated ballpark food + drink, all inspired by the venue that was once home to the Charleston Rainbows. The Rainbows served as Charleston’s minor league baseball team from 1985 to 1993.
Local culinary talent:
Kevin Johnson, The Grocery
Greg Garrison, Prohibition
Kevin Getzewich, Indaco
Jason Cote, Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary
Daniel Doyle, Poogan’s Smokehouse
Jared Rogers, Pawpaw
Anthony DiBernardo, Swig & Swine
Roland Feldman, Smoke BBQ
Emily Hahn, Parlor Deluxe & Warehouse
Tony Chu, AYA Cookhouse
Sean & Cillie Mendes, Roadside Seafood
Brandon Belk. Wich Cream?
Paul Yellin, Cane Rhum Bar & Caribbean Kitchen
Arielle Stratton, Pure Fluff Co
Kelly Chu, Cirsea Ice Cream
Beverage features:
Chateau D’Esclans
Tanqueray No. TEN
Naked Turtle White Rum
Crooked Crown
Lo – Fi Brewing
Cooper River Brewing Company
Two Blokes Brewing
The Unknown Brewing Company
Sam Gabrielli, Proof
John Aquino, US Bartender’s Guild: Charleston Chapter
Event details:
WHAT: 2017 Charleston Wine + Food Ticket Launch Party: Grand Slam Jam
WHEN: Thursday, September 15, 6:00PM – 8:30PM EST
WHERE: The Citadel’s College Park Field, 735 Rutledge Avenue
WHO: An all-star lineup of local chef and beverage talent
COST: $65 all-inclusive ticket can be purchased online: www.charlestonwineandfood.com
(Photo credit: CVB website)
-Submitted by Tidelines Editor