2023 Chef Ambassadors
“The best part of what I do is getting to share it with people. Everyone should have something like that in their life.” - Chef Marcus Shell
2023 Chef Ambassadors
“The best part of what I do is getting to share it with people. Everyone should have something like that in their life.” - Chef Marcus Shell
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
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Meet Chef Erica McCier
Chef Erica McCier has been redefining the dining scene in Abbeville with dishes that are a fusion of Southern and global flavors.
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Indigenous Underground
With a focus on using local vendors for everything from vegetables and buttermilk to stone-ground grits, Indigenous Underground weaves Southern flavors into dishes from around the world.
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Smoked Gouda Agnolotti
Discover the culinary fusion of Afro-Indigenous flavors in 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Erica McCier’s recipe for smoked gouda agnolotti.
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Meet Chef Rob Masone
After years of honing his skills and building a reputation as one of the Carolinas’ most vibrant chefs, Chef Rob Masone has become a star on the catering and event scene in Rock Hill.
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Kounter Dining
Named in honor of the historic Friendship 9 civil rights era sit-in, Kounter puts an imaginative and innovative spin on farm-fresh ingredients.
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Wood-Fired Fish Tacos with Papaya Salsa
2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Rob Masone shares his recipe for wood-fired fish tacos that are easy to make and pack a flavorful punch.
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Meet Chef Marcus Shell
The head chef at Historic Charleston French brasserie 39 Rue de Jean, Chef Marcus Shell has earned a reputation for culinary excellence.
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