Founded in 1982, 82 Queen has been showcasing Lowcountry cuisine for over 40 years in Charleston. During the Food and Wine Classic a select few guests can experience a meal curated by our Culinary team led by Steve Stone. Steve Stone has been with 82 Queen since 1989 and is a Charleston Native, joining him is our Executive Sous Chef Lamont Ferrebee. Wines are paired by owner Jonathan Kish to create a unique culinary experience that only the Lowcountry can offer.

Date: Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
Time: Evenings: After purchasing tickets, 82 Queen will contact each guest to schedule their reservation time.
Location: 82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Chef/Talent: Executive Chef Steve Stone and Executive Sous Chef Lamont Ferrebee
Ticket Price: $175 (plus tax and gratuity)

An intimate, fun, and modern take on the culinary staples from all corners of the vast African continent and beyond. An afternoon with several course meals with drink pairings, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Menu to be announced

Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: 8 Line St # D, Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Chef Bintou Ndaw
Ticket Price: $75

On November 14th, join Executive Chef Marcus Shell for an exclusive, one-night-only culinary experience that celebrates bold flavors and innovative techniques. Chef Marcus will unveil a specially curated multi-course menu, blending his own love for all things food with locally sourced ingredients for an unforgettable dining journey. This intimate evening offers guests the chance to engage with the chef, learn about his creative process, and savor dishes that push the boundaries of modern cuisine.

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: The entirety of dinner service starting at 5:00 PM
Location: 45 1/2 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Executive Chef Marcus Shell

A celebratory dining experience highlighting the depth of Filipino tradition, featuring classic flavors and exclusive off-menu creations. Presented on a banana leaf platter, this communal feast invites guests to embrace the art of eating with their hands, a timeless expression of Filipino culture.

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: 267 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Chef Nikko Cagalanan
Ticket Price: $65 (beverages not included in price)

Please make your reservations using the link below and leave a note that you would like to participate in the Food & Wine Dine Around event.

Join us for an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner featuring Chef Nikko Cagalanan, 2024 James Beard Award finalist, and Brooklyn’s Chef Picky (Osei Blackett), celebrated for his bold interpretations of Caribbean cuisine. This special event will present a thoughtfully crafted multi-course menu that explores the intersections of Filipino and Caribbean food traditions spotlighting shared ingredients, techniques, and cultural narratives. Guests will experience an evening that goes beyond the plate, where two acclaimed chefs use flavor as a medium to tell the stories of their heritage and the vibrant communities that shaped them.

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: 267 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Chef Nikko Cagalanan and Chef Osei “Picky” Blackett
Ticket Price: A la carte pricing

Please make your reservations using the link below and leave a note that you would like to participate in the Food & Wine Dine Around event.

Charleston’s newest restaurant, Merci, hosts an intimate, prix fixe in their chic European-inspired bistro located in historic downtown Charleston. Enjoy a multi-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Michael Zentner and his team, alongside French wine pairings. More of a dinner party than a restaurant, Merci celebrates Old World techniques, Lowcountry ingredients and conviviality. Wine pairings and attentive service included. Limited seating, reservations required.

Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: 28 Pitt St, Charleston, SC 29401
Chef/Talent: Chef Michael Zentner
Ticket Price: $250 (includes tax and gratuity)

For one night only, the Palmira Team invites you to sit at our table and share in a story told through food. This private dining experience is inspired by the flavors of Puerto Rico, carried across generations, and reimagined with the artistry of craft barbecue.

Each course is designed to evoke the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen, where meals are more than nourishment—they are memory, love, and tradition. Smoke and fire meet sofrito and spice, creating a dialogue between technique and heritage, innovation and home.

This evening is not just about dining; it is about connection—to culture, to community, and to the stories that live in every dish.

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: 7:00 PM (25 tickets)
Location: 2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414
Ticket Price: $275 (food+drink included)

The Darling Oyster Bar + Charleston Tours & Events invite you to set sail for an unforgettable evening during the Charleston Food & Wine Classic with Tide + Table, an exclusive, one-night-only experience aboard the Charleston Princess. This all-inclusive celebration pairs The Darling’s signature coastal flavors with elevated cocktails, fine wine, live music, and sweeping harbor views, all while cruising through Charleston’s historic waterways on a 2.5-hour harbor tour.

An intimate and rare opportunity, Tide + Table celebrates Charleston’s vibrant food, drink, and maritime heritage, all from the best seat in the city: the water.

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
(30 minutes boarding: 6:00 – 6:30 PM, followed by the 2 hour harbor cruise)
Location: Charleston Maritime Center: 10 Wharfside Street, 29401
Chef/Talent: Executive Sous Chef – Monique Mickle (The Darling Oyster Bar)
Drew Yochum – VP of Sales & Marketing (Charleston Tours & Events)
Ticket Price: $175

An intimate five-course dinner celebrating the deep relationships Chef Kevin Johnson has cultivated with Lowcountry farmers, fishermen, and purveyors over nearly 15 years. Each course will spotlight a featured producer, weaving together a story of place from the Ocean, Field, Farm, Urban, and Orchard. Presented by Chef Kevin and the featured local purveyors, each dish honors the hands that brought it to life. Optional wine pairings available.

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 4 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Chef/Owner Kevin Johnson
Ticket Price: $275 (inclusive of food, beverage, tax and gratuity)

Join Chef Vinson Petrillo for an unforgettable multi-course tasting menu celebrating the decadent flavors of Regiis Ova caviar. The evening begins with elegant caviar-forward snacks, followed by four savory courses that showcase a variety of roe and caviar from Regiis Ova, the company founded by Chef Thomas Keller and Shaoching Bishop. Throughout the experience, Bishop will share insights into the artistry and sustainability behind Regiis Ova, whose mission is to bring world-class caviar to a broader audience through partnerships with the finest sturgeon farms in the world. Guests will gain a deeper appreciation for this delicacy while savoring its many expressions alongside The Restaurant at Zero George’s innovative cuisine.

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Location: 0 George St, Charleston, SC 29401
Chef/Talent: Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo & Chef de Cuisine Tyler Chavis with Shaoching Bishop of Regiis Ova
Ticket Price: $325 (excluding alcohol/wine pairings)

Experience an extraordinary evening with Cathy Corison, the first woman Winemaker-Proprietor in Napa Valley, whose hand-crafted Cabernet Sauvignons from the benchland vineyards of Rutherford and St. Helena are celebrated for their elegance, power, and longevity. The evening begins with a welcome cocktail hour on the piazza, where guests will enjoy snacks from Chef Vinson Petrillo while mingling with Cathy herself. Dinner will follow under the lights of Zero George’s bluestone courtyard—a communal, multicourse tasting menu thoughtfully paired with Corison’s acclaimed wines. Highlights include the rare 1996 vintage, single-vineyard selections, and Corazón white wines, creating a truly unforgettable food and wine experience.

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 6:30 PM (One seating with 24 tickets, communal dining experience)
Location: 0 George St, Charleston, SC 29401
Chef/Talent: Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo, Chef de Cuisine Tyler Chavis, and Head Sommelier Anthony Ungaro, with Cathy Corison of Corison Winery
Ticket Price: $495 (including an hour meet and greet with Cathy and then a communal dining experience with Cathy’s wine paired with the Zero George tasting menu)

Join us late night at Tutti Pizza for the ultimate NY pizza / red sauce party! Good music, plenty of truffles, and serious wine alongside a special guest.

Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: 700 King St suite a, Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Beverage Experts: Femi Oyediran & Miles White
Head Chef: Michael Rodriguez
Pizza Creator & Co-Owner: Anthony Guerra
Ticket Price: $175

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to MUSC Children’s Hospital.

Savor a one-of-a-kind Food & Wine Classic experience prepared by Chef Nick Dugan and the Sorelle culinary teams as we explore the vibrant coastal cuisine of Amalfi. Hosted in the intimate private lounge and dining room, the evening begins on the beautiful 3rd floor patio during golden hour where you will enjoy aperitivo and spritz’. You’ll move indoors to the vibrant and sophisticated lounge to continue your experience with a 5-course menu highlighting regional ingredients, techniques, and traditions that will transport you for the evening. Sommelier Angel Prado will also pair the courses with riserva wine selections for the ultimate Italian feast.

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM (limited availability: 11 seats)
Location: 88 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Chef/Talent: Chef Nick Dugan and the Sorelle culinary teams
Ticket Price: $400 (inclusive of food, beverage, tax, and gratuity)

Indulge in an unforgettable evening at Wild Common, where the elusive truffle takes center stage. Chef Orlando Pagán has crafted a decadent multi-course tasting menu that highlights the earthy, aromatic flavors of this coveted ingredient in both classic and unexpected ways. Each dish celebrates the artistry of the kitchen and the unique character of truffles, from delicate accents to bold, luxurious pairings. Set in the intimate Wild Common dining room, this experience invites guests to savor the season’s most prized ingredient in a setting that’s as warm and convivial as it is refined.

Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: 103 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
Chef/Talent: Executive Chef Orlando Pagán
Ticket Price: $175