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    Home » Moveable Feast

    May 29, 2016 Events

    Moveable Feast

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    I never used to understand what the deal was with people going crazy over meeting "celebrities".  I've met pro sports players, musicians, newscasters, and more, and never got it.  Then one day, I met Alton Brown and nearly lost my mind, and now, I get it: Food is my celebrity.  Much like my husband is prone to bringing up statistics about Braves players from 1998, I have been known to drone on about the shift from Anson Mills to Geechie Boy grits in fine dining restaurants in downtown Charleston, or the downfall of curly leaf parsley in favor of flat-leaf.

    Moveable Feast McCready's Sean Brock Cocktail Bandits

    The event took place upstairs at the iconic Historic Long Room

    So when my favorite ladies who talk cocktails daily, aka The Cocktail Bandits, invited me to come document their appearance on Fine Dining's "Moveable Feast", a tv show that highlights famous chefs, their purveyors, and ends in a grand dinner using the goods of those purveyors, I jumped at the opportunity.  After all, I don't care about what ever happened to Terry Pendleton ( he's a coach for the Braves these days, in case you DO care ), but just the thought of getting to be in the same room as Sean Brock and any of the local growers, distillers, and artisans he works with was enough to make me giddy.

    Sean Brock in McCready's Kitchen for Moveable Feast

    Yeah I totally snuck into the kitchen, took this picture, then scurried out before I got in anyone's way

    After sneaking into the kitchen to snap a picture of where the magic happens, I spent the rest of the day documenting the Cocktail Bandits and the delicious all-local cocktails that they made for the occasion.

     

    Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Based Cocktail and Palmetto Rose at Moveable Feast with Sean Brock and The Cocktail Bandits

    Sweet Tea Vodka based cocktail with a handmade Palmetto Rose, y'all

    Once the guests arrived, the cocktails ( and courses ) began flowing.  The food was spectacular and all from the locals who were dining at the table: heritage pork, fresh herbs, grits, tomatoes, okra, and so much more.  The cocktails prepared by the Cocktail Bandits were local down to the Lemon Lime soda and hand-made garnishes.  It was a great example of how easy it is to support our community, and of how delicious that support can be!

    Moveable Feast Cocktail Bandits

    Johnny and Taneka ( Cocktail Bandits ) filming for Moveable Feast

    Seriously, no detail was overlooked for this event.  Even the champagne coupe earrings worn by Bandit Taneka Reeves are from a local designer ( and one of my favorites ), Deirdre Zahl of Candy Shop Vintage.

    Drink local, y'all

    As each course was served, the chefs ( Sean Brock and BJ Dennis ) discussed the inspiration and ingredients for the dish, highlighting the purveyors at the table, most of whom where not used to being on this side of the camera and most humbly accepted the praise from their fellow diners.

    Moveable Feast Sean Brock BJ Dennis

    A few guests even brought gifts for the hosts, including this bottle of bourbon I caught a pic of Sean Brock checking out.

    Moveable Feast Sean Brock

    I felt honored to be included at such a great event ( a huge thank you to the fabulous Cocktail Bandits, who are always such a pleasure to work with! )  I'd love to hear from you in the comments about your experiences with local ingredients, chefs, and cocktail masters!

    Moveable Feast Cocktail Bandits

    Johnny and Taneka with their all-local craft cocktails created for the event

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    1. Gillian says

      June 02, 2016 at 7:58 am

      What a great experience! Looks like it was a wonderful time.

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    2. Sydney Gallimore says

      June 01, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      I'm obsessed with and jealous of this entire post.

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    3. English Drews says

      June 01, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Like you, I gush over chefs, celebrity and otherwise! What a great experience! You did a nice job with the photos and highlighting the Cocktail Bandits!

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    4. Monica Lavin says

      June 01, 2016 at 9:04 am

      Looks like so much fun!! And those cocktails look delicious!

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    5. Kelley says

      May 31, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      SO cool, Marianne! Aka I'm totally J you got to be there... And of course #supportlocal

      Reply

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