64 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Women congregate and celebrate. It could be for showers, rehearsals, business affairs or hosts of other things. In this city, two things are certain no matter the event, there will be a lot of food and a lot of fabulous. Charleston has a feast of unique event venues, and we’ve highlighted some of our favorites to share with you. LEON’S OYSTER SHED Nestled behind Leon’s restaurant is Leon’s Oyster Shed, a magical event space located in a 19th century Charleston single. Newly restored with original brick walls and reclaimed wooden beams, the shed also boasts a wood-burning fireplace, a custom-made table for 26 guests and an outdoor brick patio covered with a mainsail to accommodate 36. The intimate, yet informal, Oyster Shed offers specialty menus that include Lowcountry boils prepared in front of guests, as well as oyster roasts, grilled whole fish, fried chicken with picnic-style sides and so much more. To experience a truly inviting Lowcountry adventure, visit LeonsOysterShop.com. THE RUTLEDGE ROOM Step back in time at The Rutledge Room, located in the old Hominy Grill Charleston single. Featuring brick walls, a tin-stamped ceiling, a stained-glass window, louvered doors that open to a covered patio and a huge open-air back patio, this space is sure to offer the Charleston charm everyone loves. Upstairs rental apartments managed by StayDuvet complete the perfect home-base for your special event. With 3,000 square feet, the luxe Rutledge Room comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests for a cocktail party or 60 for a seated dinner, exclusively catered by the revered Hamby’s Catering. Guests will experience true culinary bliss with contemporary menu offerings, exclusive to Venues with Vibes Because it’s always event season in Charleston BY SARAH ROSE Charleston Women in Food Set the mood at Leon’s Oyster Shed Elegance at The Rutledge Room
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