Abberly at West Ashley Blog

For something unique and different to do, head out to the Wine and Food Festival in Charleston. The annual Charleston Wine + Food Festival, March 1-4, is a celebration of excellence in food, wine and Charleston’s renowned culture for the benefit of local charities.

Indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry from some of the country’s best chefs, see renowned authors and wine professionals. You’ll learn about—and get to taste—the best Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s distinctive food styles, heritage, and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend.

There are so many events. But our favorite ticket is the Culinary Village + Grand Tasting Tent ticket. With this ticket, guests will find over 90 food, wine and spirit stations blended together, an open-air courtyard and an official Festival merchandise boutique (during their selected Grand Tasting Tent session) PLUS all-day, unlimited access to the BB&T Lounge, Charleston Cooks! Book Signing Tent, the Palmetto Cheese Culinary Hub, Thermador Cooking Competitions, SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen Tent, Stock Yards Angus Beef and Sterling Silver’s Outdoor Living + Grilling Area and  Whole Foods Market Wine Shop. Grab a group of friends from your apartment in Charleston, and have a taste.

For more information see charlestonwineandfood.com

January has an “R” in it which means, it is oyster season. If you are sitting around your apartment in Charleston, SC wondering how you can get some fresh oysters and great music without doing the work, then look no further than the Charleston Collegiate Annual Rock 'n' Roast.
 
Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:00-5:00 pm is Charleston Collegiate School’s annual oyster roast. This is a day of Music and Fun with a traditional Lowcountry Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin' on their beautiful 30-acre campus.

Live music provided by The 3 Dudes and The Deciders, both bands have members from CCS. Charleston County Parks will provide a climbing wall for the kids.

A Chili Cook-off will round out this event as a fundraiser for Charleston Collegiate School.