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Share Our Strength Gala

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Guests were treated to four course meals prepared by local chefs in this elegant settingA video was presented explaining Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hungerBeautiful table settings featured fresh center pieces, many in Le Creuset cookwareLocally produced spirits were offered alongside old standbys on the cocktail menuHominy Grill assistants stand at the readyChef Kevin Johnson from The GroceryEdmund's Oast team memberBluegrass from members of The Bushels enlivened the cocktail hourMedia sponsor Charleston Magazine was on handEvent programChef John Ondo of Lana Restaurant and Bar mingled with an appreciative crowdChef Michael Perez of Indaco worked his culinary magic with a delicious braised duck leg, duck jus, and polentaGrace Barnes and Tess Atwood manned the workstation for Chez NousLe Creuset's cookware comes in a multitude of beautiful colors!Crissini with cured duck breast by guest chef Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia in AtlantaHors d'oeuvres were served by Oak Steakhouse and The Oak TableAmy Riley and Nick Gavalas attended the VIP reception.Hors d'oeuvres were served by Oak Steakhouse and The Oak TableDana Boyette, Kate Connor, Jessica Reid, and Catherine GavalasGuests at the VIP party enjoyed music from The BushelsGuests at the VIP party enjoyed music from The BushelsIan Riggs and Angharad Chester-JonesKellen Correia and Patti TravasosBrooks Derrick and Heath Johnson had a good laugh about showing up in the same outfit!Brooks Derrick and Andrea SampsonHeath and Lindsay JohnsonAaron and Whitney Eller, Holly and Alex Clayson, and Benji and Lauren MillerAaron Eller kicked up his heels!Erin Perkins and Kinsey Giddick enjoyed the pre-dinner festivitiesChef Josh Keeler of Two Boroughs Larder prepped his smoked trout, oats, sunchoke, and nasturtium dishChef Frank McMahon of Brasserie Gigi and Hank's Seafood prepared duck confit with goat cheese, mushrooms, leeks, and mustard seed aigre-douxChef Bob Carter of Rutledge Cab Co.and Carter's Kitchen prepared chilled Maine lobster, avocado carpaccio, sweet peppers, hearts of palm, and sorrel-lobster vinaigretteJudy Baker, Lisa Elliott, and Chris BaumanAbby Hayes, Arlie Morgan, and Carolina BryanLouis Yuhasz, and Darcy Shankland with husband Wally SensheimerEvent Host Steve Palmer of The Indigo Road Restaurant Group kicked off bidding at the live auctionBidder number 331 participates in the auctionGuests enjoyed the popular local band The Bushels for a second year in a rowGift bags included lots of treats and the latest issue of Charleston Magazine

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