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2024 Chef Ambassadors

“I want people to know that South Carolina's culinary scene is hugely versatile, and we have access to some of the finest, freshest local ingredients in the country.” - Chef Javier Uriarte

2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

The 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors share their culinary influences, their approach to creating dishes and what makes being a chef in the Palmetto State unique.

Greatness Grown: South Carolina 2024 Chef Ambassadors

The 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors share their culinary influences, the inspiration behind their unique dishes and local products they can’t do without.

Meet Chef Leslie Rohland

Armed with a vibrant imagination, Chef Leslie Rohland has made a career out of following her bliss.

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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room

Serving afternoon tea, baked goods and Southern fare, The Cottage Café has become one of Bluffton’s most popular restaurants.

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May River Shrimp & Grits

Learn how Chef Leslie Rohland brings global flavors to Bluffton while championing local ingredients.

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Meet Chef Javier Uriarte

Taking a leap and trading school for an on-the-job education in Columbia-area restaurants, Chef Javier Uriarte’s determination has helped him overcome every challenge in his way.

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Ratio

Serving up authentic South American flavor, Ratio’s menu is based on small, sharable plates and tapas that take delicious food to a new level.

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Jamón Del País

The small plates at Chef Javier Uriarte’s restaurant, Ratio, pack big flavor and locally sourced ingredients.

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Meet Chef Michael Sibert

From falling in love with cooking by watching Food Network shows to being featured on the Food Network, Chef Michael Sibert’s career may have come full circle, but he’s just getting started.

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Anonymous Burgers

Anonymous Burgers is on a mission to unveil “the enigmatic flavors of the universe one mouthwatering smash burger at a time.”

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Double Patty Plant-Based Burg’r

At his Greer-based restaurant, Anonymous Burgers, Chef Michael Sibert is redefining burgers with a blend of tradition, unique flavors and local ingredients.

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