2020 Chef Ambassadors
“People come from all over to visit South Carolina. They come for our beaches, they come for the weather, they come to play golf, they come to visit historical cities like Charleston and as more chefs help shape the food scene, they come for our food.” – Jamie Daskalis
2020 Chef Ambassadors
“People come from all over to visit South Carolina. They come for our beaches, they come for the weather, they come to play golf, they come to visit historical cities like Charleston and as more chefs help shape the food scene, they come for our food.” – Jamie Daskalis
2020 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
The 2020 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors dish on their culinary influences, local products they can’t do without and what makes being a chef in the Palmetto State so special.

Meet Raffaele Dall’Erta, South Carolina Chef Ambassador 2020
Born in Milan, Chef Raffaele Dall’Erta’s career has taken him to some of Italy’s most reputable restaurants. As executive chef of Hamptons, Dall’Erta’s locally inspired, seasonally focused dishes have turned the small town of Sumter into a fine dining destination.
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Hamptons
Located in Sumter, Hamptons features regional American cuisine with an Italian accent in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Executive Chef Raffaele Dall’Erta creates a seasonally inspired menu filled with fresh, local seafood, produce and meat.
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Meet Chef Jamie Daskalis, South Carolina Chef Ambassador 2020
Having grown up in the restaurant business, becoming a chef seemed only natural to Jamie Daskalis. With a degree in Baking and Pastry, the brainchild behind the wildly popular Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts found the perfect venue for her culinary talents in Myrtle Beach.
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Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts
It’s love at first waffle at this Myrtle Beach restaurant. Specializing in breakfast, lunch and desserts, Johnny D’s delicious menu will have you coming back for more.
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Meet Kevin Mitchell, South Carolina Chef Ambassador 2020
The founder of Bridging Culinary Awareness, a mentoring program promoting culinary arts as a career, Chef Kevin Mitchell shares his knowledge and passion with aspiring chefs at the Culinary Institute of Charleston.
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Culinary Institute of Charleston
The Culinary Institute of Charleston plays an integral role in the Lowcountry, educating many students in the areas of hospitality, tourism, and of course, culinary arts.
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Meet Jason Tufts, South Carolina Chef Ambassador 2020
After getting a behind-the-scenes look at life as a chef, Jason Tufts’ mother told him about a culinary school in Charleston named Johnson & Wales. Since being named executive chef of Malia’s, he’s earned a reputation for showcasing local products.
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