The event is great opportunity to sample wonderful gourmet food, watch the chefs’ competition, and mingle with 17 Lowcountry authors.
PRLog - Feb. 10, 2014 - The Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry will host their 8th Annual Cooks and Books Festival, which will take place on February 23, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Folks from throughout the Lowcountry and coastal Georgia area have flocked to this fun-filled, family-friendly event in the past, and they are expected to do so again this year. The presenting sponsor is Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
"We're looking forward to participating in this event again this year," said John Lyons, General Manager of Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. "We always have a great time sampling the food and meeting the authors."
This wonderful event draws foodies from across the region to savor the gourmet delights from a wide assortment of award-winning local restaurants, and all attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish to win the People’s Choice Award.
Participating local restaurants include 843, Bomboras Grille, Chart House, Corner Perk Café, CQs, ELA’s Blu Water Grille, Frankie Bones, Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Mulberry Street Trattoria, The Joyful Palate, Old Fort Pub, Pino Gelato, Skillets Café & Grille, Roastfish & Cornbread, The French Kiss Bakery, and WiseGuys.
The hotly contested chefs’ competition, always a crowd favorite, will feature top chefs from some of the area’s best restaurants, including:
Peggy Beck – The Joyful Palate
Brandon Arieta – Hugo’s
Joseph Sullivan – Mulberry Street Trattoria
Keith Josefiak – Old Fort Pub
Stephen Stewart – TidePointe
Greg Tucker – Wise Guy’s
Mark Galvin – The Marriott
Meagan Mehaffy – ELA’S Blu Water Grille
Attendees will also be able to chat with 17 outstanding Lowcountry writers who will be happy to autograph copies of their books, which will be available for purchase at the event.
The master of ceremonies for the 2014 Cooks and Books Festival will be Sonny Dixon of WTOC-TV Channel 11 in Savannah.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The price of admission includes unlimited tastings, the chefs’ competition, access to the Lowcountry authors, and the chance to vote for a favorite dish in The Peoples’ Choice.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry online or call them at 815-6616.
Presenting sponsor Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram encourages all those interested to get their tickets early, as they are expecting a record turnout.
Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is part of the New River Auto Mall. The New River Auto Mall is a group of 14 dealerships featuring 16 franchises, including Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, and Volkswagen. In addition to vehicle sales, the New River Auto Mall features a state-of-the-art Vehicle Remanufacturing Center that provides the complete range of auto body services, along with Allstate Insurance products. The New River Auto Mall is located on Highway 278, 5 miles east of I-95 at exit 8. You can find the mall online at http://www.newriverautomall.com/.
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February 10, 2014 at 16:29 PM EST
