The Food & Wine Classic returns to Charleston this November for a weekend of exceptional food, wine, spirits, and some of the country’s top culinary talent. But the real party takes place after hours, when chefs and beverage experts come together for Night Out With Food & Wine, a series of exclusive, one-time-only food and drink collaborations curated by Food & Wine editor in chief Hunter Lewis.
Hosted at Charleston’s hottest restaurants and bars, these events are a chance to eat something special, meet the people behind the food, and see the many sides of Charleston’s ever-evolving culinary scene. Below, find all the reservation details on the 12 can’t-miss events taking place from November 12-15.
A rare Wagyu tasting at one of Charleston’s top steakhouses
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When: Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m.Where: Halls ChophouseTickets: $500 per person
This seven-course dinner celebrates elite Japanese Takamori Wagyu beef. Halls Chophouse chefs Adam Jakins and Matthew Niessner procured the rare Wagyu at the annual Wagyu World Auction in Tokyo and will prepare their private collection for one night only, alongside Japanese-inspired cocktails and a curated selection of seafood and caviar.
Reserve here: Halls Chophouse Takamori Wagyu Dinner
The ultimate cocktail party at an award-winning seafood restaurant
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When: Thursday, November 12 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.Where: Chubby Fish and SeahorseTickets: $225 per person
Award-winning seafood restaurant Chubby Fish and sister cocktail bar Seahorse will throw the ultimate cocktail party across their neighboring venues. Yoanna Tang and James London, the oyster obsessive behind the restaurant’s “oyster bible,” host with bites and cocktails.
This event is currently sold out.
An exploration of the best of the Basque country
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When: Sunday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Where: Chez NousTickets: $150 per person, excluding wine, tax, and gratuity
Four celebrated chefs team up for a rare collaboration exploring the culinary traditions of the French and Spanish Basque Country. Jill Mathias of Chez Nous and James Beard Award-winning chef Steven Satterfield of Miller Union will showcase French Basque traditions, while Katie Button of Cúrate and Juan Cassalett of Michelin-starred Malagón explore the Spanish side.
Reserve here: Across the Basque Country: A French & Spanish Basque Lunch
A dynamite Filipino tasting menu
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When: Saturday, November 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.Where: Kultura CharlestonTickets: $95 per person
Chef Nikko Cagalanan hosts a six-course tasting menu at Filipino restaurant Kultura Charleston, featuring exclusive dishes like arroz caldo with a jammy egg created for the evening and an opportunity to connect with local culinary talent.
Reserve here: Kain Tayo “Let’s Eat”
A glamorous meal where local produce takes center stage
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When: Saturday, November 14 at 5:30 and 8:15 p.m.Where: MerciTickets: $500 per person
James Beard Award-nominated restaurant Merci is known for its seasonally driven, European-inspired menu. For one night only, chef Michael Zentner invites guests to an elaborate meal centered on beautifully prepared vegetables and other local ingredients.
Reserve here: Merci: A Chef’s Table Experience
A late-night party with hangover-proof snacks
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When: Saturday, November 14 from 9 to 11:30 p.m.Where: Tutti Pizza & Graft Wine Shop & Wine BarTickets: $100 per person
Mason Hereford of Turkey & the Wolf, Jordan Rubin of Mr. Tuna, and Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft Wine Shop throw a late-night party with hangover-proof snacks, wine and beer pours, loose cigarettes, and dive-bar jams by DJ Blacksmith.
Reserve here: A Turkey & a Tuna Walk into a Bar
A showcase of French technique and Gullah Geechee cooking
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When: Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m.Where: 39 Rue de JeanTickets: $225 per person
Chefs Letha McClary, Ashtin Stroud, and Kamara Shankle host a five-course dinner exploring the shared threads of French technique and Gullah Geechee cooking. Expect smoked and cured proteins, okra, benne, Sea Island peas, seafood, and flavors rooted in the Lowcountry’s coastal rice fields, West African foodways, and generations of Black culinary tradition in the Carolinas.
Reserve here: A French & Gullah Geechee Table
A historic dinner with incredible views
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When: Saturday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.Where: Brasserie La BanqueTickets: $300 per person
Brasserie La Banque executive chef Hunter Conklin and The Kingstide executive chef James Pearce take over One Broad’s private event space for a five-course dinner with French cooking and views overlooking the city. Each course celebrates five years of Brasserie La Banque, paired with wines from France’s Jura region.
Reserve here: The Fifth Vintage: Night Out With F&W
Celebrating the best of fall harvest
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When: November 11–15 from 4 to 10 p.m.Where: By The WayTickets: A la carte pricing
Chefs Corey Schoenig and Alec Gropman celebrate the flavors of fall with a menu featuring pan-seared duck breast, savory sweet potato custard, truffle demi-glace, and honey-roasted butternut squash.
Reserve here: Night Out With F&W x BTW
A culinary tour through the Amalfi Coast
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When: Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th at 5:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.Where: SorelleTickets: $400 (Inclusive of wine pairings, tax, and gratuity)
This one-of-a-kind event explores the vibrant coastal cuisine of Amalfi like none other. Chefs Nick Dugan & Trevor Snee of Sorelle open the evening with an aperitivo before revealing a six-course dinner of regional ingredients, paired with wine by sommelier Angel Prado.
Reserve here: A Night in Amalfi
A luxurious tour through Virgina wine country
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When: Thursday, November 12 at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.Where: The Restaurant at Zero GeorgeTickets: $195 per person, excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity; optional $75 wine pairing
Chef Vinson Petrillo of The Restaurant at Zero George teams up with Chef Victoria Cosner of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards for an evening showcasing Lowcountry and Mid-Atlantic cuisine, with plenty of caviar and Virginia wine. Regiis Ova caviar and wines from the Monticello AVA make this a decidedly luxurious affair.
This event is currently sold out.
A perfect match of Negronis and Gullah Geechee cuisine
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When: Sunday, November 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Holy City BrewingTickets: $135.23 per person
The bold spirit of the Negroni meets the coastal flavors of Gullah Geechee cuisine at this four-course dinner at Holy City Brewing. Seafood courses highlight Lowcountry ingredients, each complemented by a unique interpretation of the classic Negroni.
Reserve here: Negroni by the Sea: Four Courses. Four Negronis. One Lowcountry Story.
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