Taste of the South Gala Dinner -- I'm still full!

The culmination of all the celebrating and fellowship at Blackberry Farm for the SFA Taste of the South event is a gala dinner and fundraiser for the SFA, which this year raised $150,000! All for the very important work the SFA does. See more here: http://www.southernfoodways.com/events/taste_of_south/index.html. The chefs of Blackberry Farm (Chef Joseph Lenn, Chef Adam Cooke and Chef Josh Feathers, and Chef Sarah Steffan) hosted guest chefs: Chef John Shields and Chef Karen Urie Shields of Townhouse (http://www.townhouseva.com/), Chef Ashley Christensen of Poole's Diner (http://www.poolesdowntowndiner.com/), Chef Joe Truex of Repast (http://www.repastrestaurant.com/), and Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia (http://www.610magnolia.com/). The courses were thoughtfully paired with the amazing wines of Larry Turley (http://www.turleywinecellars.com/). It was an amazing evening that celebrated all things southern and the induction of Julian Van Winkle (http://pappyvanwinkle.com/) into the fellowship. The south is where it's at!