“Country girls wear bib overalls; city girls wear bib necklaces like my new “Aztec” necklace from Stylexchange.”

~ Julie, Senior Account Executive

“My sister and I used to play dress up in our grandmother’s whimsies, so I love that these gloves from Estella Vitae are vintage but updated in color.”

~ Cat, Sales Director

The countdown has begun for the fifth anniversary of the annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, March 4-7, 2010. The culinary event has been praised as one of the top five food and wine festivals in the U.S. by Forbes Traveler. Set against the backdrop of the No. 2 destination in the U.S., according to Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine, the event showcases the talents of the world’s most celebrated chefs, culinary professionals and winemakers. Attendees and supporters of the Festival, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, lend a hand in raising charitable donations for Louie’s Kids, Slow Food Charleston and area culinary-related scholarships.

This not-to-be missed hub will feature Chef Brett Mckee highlighting delectable cuisine, wine and spirits from across the country, an SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen Tent, Charleston Cooks! Book Signing Tent, Certified Angus Beef & Piggly Wiggly Outdoor Living + Grilling Area, a BB&T Hospitality Tent and music by The Blue Stone Ramblers. This year’s FedEx Grand Tasting Tents are set to be the best yet.

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