31 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN history that surrounds this landscape." She adds, "We always take the opportunity to highlight women chefs and mixologists as well." For Smith, the festival's lineups continue to feel authentically Charleston. "Educating guests while honoring history has always been a component and value for the festival," she says. Beyond its programming, the nonprofit looks to the future by focusing on the sustainability of the local food and beverage industry for future generations through mentorship as well as diverse and inclusive educational opportunities. "We will always show up for the community all year round, not just during the festival," Smith says. Although this year's format looks different than years past with a new location for the village at Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel and resurrected programming of events that have gone missing over the years, the Charleston Wine + Food Festival has come full circle. Crosby remarks, "It's wonderful to still see some of the same volunteers. It's remarkable, too, how the hospitality community has grown here by looking after each other. I'm also very pleased that Nathalie and Marion's Bubbles and Sweets event has made a comeback this year." Reflecting on the event's last two decades, Collins says, "My wish for the festival would be plenty more years of continuing to showcase this great city, its food and beverage community and the rich food history that is unique to this area of the country. In my opinion, there isn't another place in America that is as diverse in terms of food based on so many factors that coincided with the Lowcountry." The Charleston Wine + Food Festival continues to evolve, honoring its past while shaping the future of the Lowcountry's culinary legacy. To learn more, visit chswf.org. FOOD + BEVERAGE NotYourAverageWingsSC.com What makes us above average? Some would say it’s the crisp but somehow juicy wings. Some would say it’s the endless flavors. Others might say it’s the options of sides, fish and shrimp. But we know it’s all of it, with the customers we love as the cherry on top. Also, we’re women-owned and women don’t do average. Latasha Travelle CERTIFIED SOMMELIER Independent Wine Consultant FERMENTEDVINES.COM (843) 270-7554 | LTavelle@Gmail.com Bringing exclusive Napa Valley in French wines to you through: Home Tastings Corporate Tastings Corporate Bottles Wine Etiquette and more!
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