Charleston’s culinary community came together this evening for the fourth annual Community Culinary Showcase at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The event featured live cooking demonstrations from local chefs, creative tastings, and auctions, all benefiting scholarships for students in the Carver Career Center Culinary Arts Program. Guests sampled dishes, cast votes for their favorite creations, and helped raise thousands to support the next generation of chefs. TRAPP XPRESS
Crab or chicken eggroll; greens; honey mustard dipping sauce RISTORANTE ABRUZZI
Ravioli Fritto Trio - Fried Short Rib, Hernshaw Farms Mushroom, and smoked Trout Ravioli with different sauces FAZIO'S
Roasted tomato and garlic bruschetta with whipped ricotta, shredded basil, balsamic caviar, JQ salt and cracked pepper; Mini pepperoni egg rolls; Spicy arrabbiata dipping sauce LIL BIT OF HEAVEN CUPCAKES LLC
Mini Bacon Caramel Apple Crisps; Mini Sweet Potato Praline Cookies CARVER CAREER CENTER
Bourbon Apple Glazed Shrimp atop Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Golden sweet potato waffle topped with crispy Korean-style fried chicken, glazed in spicy gochujang-maple syrup; Crisp grilled baguette topped with creamy whipped ricotta and a rich, tangy tomato jam garnished with fresh bail and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Autumn Chicken Vol-au-Vents with Pistachio Pesto BURTON'S BAKERY
Mini Cheesecakes:
Hot Cocoa - Hot cocoa cheesecake with a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream and roasted marshmallows

Raspberry Lemon - Raspberry lemon swirl cheesecake with graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and raspberry sauce

Oreo - Oreo cheesecake with an Oreo crust topped with whipped cream and Oreo crumbs

Honey Lavender - Honey lavender cheesecake with graham cracker crust topped with honey whipped cream

Maple Bourbon - Maple Bourbon cheesecake with cinnamon graham cracker crust and maple whipped cream topped with maple bourbon sauce.

Fruity Pebbles - Fruity pebbles cheesecake with graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream and more fruity pebbles

Nana's Poundcake - A citrus poundcake recipe that's been passed down for generations TIPPLE TAVERN
Braised boneless beef short rib, mushroom risotto, roasted baby carrots and Demi glacé. CHEF KE AND MISS RUBYS CORNER MARKET
Whipped Sweet potato crostini with roasted eggplant; roasted leg of lamb, feta crumble drizzled with balsamic glaze