The Carver Career Center hosted a Culinary Showcase that raised money for the school's culinary program. 



I am fortuned to work with two organizations who support this initiative - Girl Scouts, which donated a case of cookies for their silent auction and the Capitol Market, which was a sponsor for the event and invited me to attend. 



The event featured some light snacks, a moonshine bar, DJ EJ, silent auction and bites from some of the area's best chefs at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Jim Strawn and Taylor Eaton hosted the evening, while Chef Paul Smith, Delegate Kayla Young and Chris Colagrosso were the celebrity judges.



"An engaging evening that brings many unique ingredients together to create a great recipe of celebrating our diverse local culinary community. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to watch each local Food and Beverage professional prepare their signature item right in front of you as you network and enjoy being a "foodie for the night" all while knowing you are helping to provide scholarship dollars that will have a lasting impact."

Evan Wilson, Ichiban Pan Asian - Vegetarian Sushi Roll with Asparagus & Spring Roll 





Jeremy Sprouse, The Lookout - Scallops with risotto and balsamic reduction



Kerry Martin, Karubees Jamaican Restaurant - Jerk Chicken & Curry Rice





Michael and Rachel Ervin, Coal River Coffee - The Upside Down: Raspberry Macchiato with Mocha Cold Foam





Camron Cordon, Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks - Pulled Pork or Chicken Slider with Slaw and Baked Beans



Morgan Morrison, Rock City - Assorted Desserts with Fruit Pizza Cookies and Layered Puddings



Stephanie Kraus, Valley Cakes & Café - Assorted Cupcakes with Candy Bars





Ke, Keekreationzzz - Mac & Cheese & Soul Food Cupcake with Fried Chicken, Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Pipette





Anthony Wilkins, Gourmet Fast - Oxtail and Grits







Dennis Harris, Edgewood Country Club - Watermelon Gazpacho





Thomas Grant and Mandy Gum, Carver Career Center - Sausage and Pea Pesto Crostini & Shrimp with Pico





What was your favorite bite?