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On Saturday, August 15, what would have been Julia Child’s 103rd birthday, The Glass Onion will host its annual celebration dinner in her honor. For $45 per person, dinners can enjoy a special three-course menu for the night. There will be optional French wine pairings for $25 per person.

“The Julia Child Dinner Celebration has become one of our most highly anticipated events we host all year,” stated Chef Chris Stewart. “It is fun for the kitchen as it gives us a chance to do something totally off our regular menu. Instead of our traditional all southern, we offer an entire French focused menu based on recipes from Julia’s cookbooks. We have never done the exact same dish twice and are pretty excited about what we have planned for this year.

To make reservations to attend the dinner, call 843-225-1717.

Presented by Kickin’ Chicken, Ballpark Festival of Beers offers over 100 American and International Ales, Stouts, Lagers, Pilsners and Specialty Brews on Saturday, August 15th at The Joe!  $25 tickets are available at Kickin’ Chicken, $30 tickets are available at the RiverDogs Box Office or at RileyParkEvents.com and VIP are $50. This is a 21 & over rain or shine event. Look for food trucks from Kickin’ Chicken, Cast Iron Food Truck, Zombie Bob’s Pizza, Creole Food Truck, Roti Rolls, and Sweet Lulu’s Bakery on Wheels. Enjoy live music from Blue Plantation Band & The Midnight City.

The Harbour Club opens its doors to the public to celebrate its 21st birthday with a DJ, photo booth, beach-themed cocktails, and a beach-themed menu by Executive Chef William Montgomery. The menu includes items like watermelon gazpacho, roasted corn with chile lime butter, lobster succotash, and alligator sausage.   The cost of the event is $45 per person (plus tax and service charge). Ticket price includes DJ, dancing and more. For more details, call 843-723-9680.

The dog days are approaching and summer produce is abundant – time again for Middleton Place Restaurant and Holy City Brewing to host the 2nd Annual Hot Nights & Holy City Beer Dinner. In contrast to the January Braise & Brew dinner partnership, with its heavier, braised meat and dark winter beer pairings, Hot Nights & Holy City offers lighter fare with summer seasonal brews.

Executive Chef Brandon Buck has reached out to regional farmers for their freshest and finest to create his five-course summer dinner. South Carolina’s Manchester Farms quail, North Carolina’s Ashley Farms guinea hen and Heritage Farms pork belly, along with a Carolina shrimp bouillabaisse, will heat up the sultry night.

Cost is $85.  For more information, please click here.

Back by popular demand, GrowFood hosts the 2nd Annual Mushroom Gathering. Many of your favorite chefs will be dishing up delicious, ‘shroom-centric bites and mushroom growers and foragers on hand to answer all of your fungus questions plus there will be live music and local libations to add to the fun.

The Charleston Italian Festival is a celebration of Italian Culture. The food, wine, art, entertainment and cars, really nice cars of Italy will be represented. There’s so much to celebrate, we’re closing the street to do it! At the Charleston Italian Festival you’ll taste cuisine from some of the area’s best Italian restaurants. You’ll sample wines from the Italian countryside and Italian beers you’ve been dying to try. In the Artisan Tent, some lovely handmade items, handbags, Italian food products, oils, vinegars, photography, ceramics and linens. Music and activities will take place throughout the day, providing a festive and fun time for everyone.

The Southern Living Taste of Charleston, hosted by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association is a 3-day event showcasing taste-tempting delights served by Charleston restaurants. Historic Boone Hall Plantation is transformed into a sea of culinary enchantment!  50 of the Lowcountry’s  favorite casual and fine dining restaurants serving sample size portions + beer and wine.  Highlights of the Main Event include: specialty and imported beer tasting tent, live music, the legendary “Waiters’ Race” and the “Kid’s Kitchen Sideshow.” Food and drink tickets are sold separately. Children 10 and under are free. Rain or Shine. No Pets, Coolers or Tailgating. Free Parking. Please Carpool.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the following charities: The Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center, Shriners Hospitals For Children and Charleston County Schools Science Materials Resource Center.

Hate Cancer but love BBQ, Music and some cold beverages with friends? Welcome to the Hogs family! The purpose of Hogs for the Cause is to provide aid and relief of those variable expenses and economic burdens which families face while their child is being treated for pediatric brain cancer. Currently, Hogs For The Cause operates as the premier funding source for pediatric brain cancer outreach services in the United States and has given grants to over 200 families in need in just 6 years and partnered with several hospitals nationally, including MUSC Children’s Hospital.

Hogs Charleston will be held at The Grove at Patriots Point.

Hoist the anchor and begin your voyage to the Italian coast and discover the rich culinary history of the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts. Wild Dunes Resort is thrilled to host the first-ever “Tale of the Fish” culinary event October 19, 2014.

Offering an unmatched “foodie” experience – let your toes sink into the sand as you savor authentic coastal Italian inspired dishes. This one-of-a-kind dining opportunity welcomes Charleston’s own celebrated chef, Ken Vedrinski and several fellow Italian chefs to showcase their skills. Italian libations to Lowcountry ingredients infused with Italian tradition, the Tale of the Fish offers an evening like no other in Charleston where the vibrant tastes of Italy and the beauty of coastal Carolina meet.

Featured Chefs:

Ken Vedrinski: Trattoria Lucca & Coda Del Pesce, Charleston, SC

Clay Conley: Buccan & Imoto, Palm Beach, FL

Nicholas Stefanelli: Bibiana, Washington, D.C.

Michael Toscano: Perla, New York, NY

Ford Fry: St. Cecilia, Atlanta, GA

The Charleston Port & Seafarers’ Society (ChaPSS) will present the 10th Annual Taste of the World on Thursday, November 5, marking a milestone anniversary for the organization’s largest annual fundraising event. Each year, this event raises thousands of dollars for ChaPSS, a charity that welcomes and serves the needs of thousands of men and women who make their livelihood in the port or at sea.

This year, Taste of the World is moving to the Omar Convention Center at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. The new venue will accommodate up to 800 attendees, who will have the opportunity to sample a variety of international cuisines from some of Charleston’s best restaurants including Brittons BBQ, Coleman Public House, Saveurs Du Monde, Big Game Bar & Grill, and more. Guests may also enter to win prizes and participate in a silent auction. This year’s silent auction will feature items including two six-day African Photo Safaris for two, a one-week stay in Kiawah, a one-week stay in Williamsburg, a dinner cruise for six, gift certificates, artwork, and much more.