Charleston Epicurean Escape
Charleston Epicurean Escape
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Ultimate Charleston Culinary Retreat
3 days | 2 nights
Pricing: $1,794* (For Two People, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year-Round Based on Your Travel Dates
Package includes:
- 2 Nights, Charleston Place - Executive King
- Charleston Foodie Tour with Savory Tastings for 2
- Gourmet Southern Breakfast for 2
- Hands-on Lowcountry Cooking Class for 2
- Chef Weaver's 6-Course Tasting Menu for 2
- The Charleston Chef’s Table Cookbook for 2
- Exclusive 15% Discount on Spa Services for 2
* Plus taxes and/or resort fees. Rates based on availability
Charleston Epicurean Escape
What do you get when you boil up some water in a large pot, throw in some shrimp, corn on the cob, kielbasa, red potatoes and that distinctive blend of spices called Old Bay Seasoning? Some might call it a seafood boil…but down Charleston way, the locals affectionately refer to their version of this classic mélange of seafood, sausage and other fresh ingredients as Frogmore Stew. Hearing other names like Hoppin’ John, Limpin’ Susan, Shrimp and Grits, and Seafood Muddle simply means you’ve found yourself smack dab in the middle of Lowcountry USA.
Your epicurean escape to Charleston will include luxurious accommodations in the heart of Historic Charleston, a Foodie Tour introducing you to restaurants and shops known for their uniquely regional fare, as well as a full participation cooking class that will satisfy your inner chef. On one of your evenings, you will be treated to a culinary masterpiece as the Chef prepares a Tasting Menu of no less than six courses of supreme decadence. Whether you are rolling up your sleeves in preparation of your culinary instruction, relaxing at the hands of a skilled massage therapist, or nibbling on that last morsel carefully prepared and presented by Chef Weaver, this package was designed to awaken your senses to the many flavors of Charleston…the Holy City.
Charleston Place is historic Charleston’s premier hotel just minutes from famous homes, museums and churches. World-class luxurious accommodations including a full-service spa, rooftop pool, award-winning dining, 28 exclusive boutiques and the legendary Orient-Express service - all in the heart of downtown Charleston. Executive King Rooms feature one king bed and measure approximately 400 square feet. Rooms have been designed to reflect the ancestry of Charleston with sun-drenched colors, richly textured fabrics and mahogany furnishings. The bathrooms are enhanced with Italian marble and brass fixtures. Bedding configuration is on request only.
Charleston Foodie Tour with Savory Tastings
During this 2½ hour Charleston culinary tour you will be immersed in the history and culture of the Lowcountry. Discover how the unique cuisine has evolved over the past 300+ years while sampling delicious specialties from local eateries, markets, bakeries, restaurants and other culinary landmarks. This experience will give you a delicious, well-rounded sampling of the famous regional cuisine.
Gourmet Southern Breakfast
The Palmetto Café offers a garden like setting framed by palms in dramatic planters, sumptuous fabrics in summer colors and an adjoining courtyard. You’ll start your day by enjoying southern favorites such as gourmet omelets, eggs benedicts, apple wood smoked bacon, stone ground grits, house made caramel brioche, fresh fruits and pastries.
Hands-on Lowcountry Cooking Class
Learn the artistry of Lowcountry cooking from the area’s top chefs in this participatory class. In the state-of-the-art kitchen, you'll learn the most delicious secrets to add to your cooking repertoire with a fun and informative class on techniques, tips and food specialties. Plenty of delicious samplings are included!
Chef Weaver's 6-Course Tasting Menu
The experience of fine dining in the Charleston Grill shines as a bright star amidst the southern elegance and refinement of Charleston itself. You are rewarded with an evening of highly creative and uniquely presented Charleston cuisine served flawlessly by skilled and knowledgeable staff. Relax in the warm and intimate ambiance of this top Charleston restaurant and enjoy the six-course pre-fixe chef’s tasting menu designed for you by Chef Michelle Weaver.
The Charleston Chef’s Table Cookbook
Charleston has matured into a world-class culinary destination, and now locals and visitors alike can take home a bit of the city’s incomparable flavor in The Charleston’s Chef’s Table cookbook. This sumptuously illustrated book profiles more than sixty of the city’s best restaurants and includes a signature recipe from each. By chef, award-winning food writer and cookbook author Holly Herrick. (One cookbook per reservation)
Exclusive 15% Discount on Spa Services
If you reserve the Ultimate Charleston Culinary Retreat, you are entitled to an exclusive 15% discount on all spa services. At The Spa, every age is celebrated with a program of renewal to alleviate your body from outside interferences - stress, pollution, sun exposure, life's little over indulgences - with forward thinking skincare, detoxifying treatments, therapeutic massage and exercise. For example, the Swedish Massage incorporates European techniques that gently soothe aches and pains, improves circulation and relieves tension.
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