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29th Annual Taste of Charleston
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11

  The taste of Charleston is back again in 2009...one can almost feel the nip in the air and smell the sweet aroma of Charleston, South Carolina's world renowned restaurants.  This fun filled, afternoon, October, event will be held at Boone Hall Plantation as usual.  Just hop on Highway 17 North from downtown Charleston.  The Taste of Charleston main event will be held from 11:00 AM through 5:00 PM Sunday.

  The town of Mount Pleasant is happy to support this 29th annual event held by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association.  40 of Charleston's premier restaurants will participate in raising money while showcasing our tasty low country cuisine.  Expect to see around 8,000 food connoisseurs from around the Charleston, SC area participating in this fun-filled Charleston event.

  This year there are three events held in downtown Charleston, SC.  The first being Friday, October 9th and the second and third event will be held Saturday, October 10th, 2009.  These Taste Of Charleston events are:  "The Iron Chef  Competition". This will be held at The Culinary Institute Of Charleston.  Charleston's premier chefs go head to head in a culinary battle.  The second event is "The Taste of the Kitchen".  Celebrity chefs will show you how they create such magical food and The Culinary Institute of Charleston chefs will also be up there taking participants for hands-on lessons.  Also, on Saturday, October 10th, "The Taste of the Arts" is located in downtown Charleston.  This art walk will be held at participating Charleston art galleries and will showcase local talents.  Of course, a mirage of light appetizers and desserts will be available from some of Charleston's finest restaurants.   

  The “Taste” will benefit the community and other charities as well.  It is a chance for the food and beverage industry to give back! To date, the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association has raised more than $1,000,000 to Charleston, SC charities.

  Enjoy the local sounds of The East Coast Party Band, participate or watch the waiters wine race, enjoy a beer and wine tasting with beers and wines from around the globe, and watch local chefs prepare their signature dishes in the "Culinary Corner".  Bring the children as well!  This is a Charleston event that the whole family can enjoy and take-part in.  A kids corner will be on hand, complete with a petting zoo. 

  What a blast this has been in the past...put your drinking and eating shoes on and "get down". Advance tickets for "The taste of Charleston" are $10.00 and are available through the Association office. Tickets purchased at the gate are $12.00. Please leave the dogs and coolers at home, there will be plenty of other dining and alcoholic options.  Tickets are $1 each and can be used for purchasing food and drink.

 Why stop when the "Taste" is through...continue your evening throughout Mt. Pleasants restaurants and bars.

more info:
Boone Hall Plantation
Directions
Charleston Restaurant Association

(last year's Taste Of Charleston)

2009 Taste of Charleston
Boone Hall Plantation
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4371

Charleston Restaurant Association
Kathy Britzius at
(843) 577-4030 or
(843) 452-6088