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Honoring Osteen
Written By: A.J. Stewart | Issue: 2018/09 - September
Every region has its signature dish that defines the culture and tradition of the people that live there.
Maryland has its crab legs, Tennessee has its barbecue, and thanks to the lifelong passion of chef Louis Osteen, the coastal South has Lowcountry cooking. For nearly thirty years, Louis transformed the Charleston culinary scene with his menus that featured everything from braised lamb shank to the staple of every Charleston diet, shrimp and grits.
Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Louis began his career in Pawley’s Island, just north of Charleston, in 1980. Over the intervening years, he’s become one of the most revered chefs in the restaurant business. He has made appearances on the Food Network and the Discovery Channel and has received many awards and honors, including a James Beard Best Chef Southeast in 2004.
To top off his list of accomplishments, Louis curated the best regional recipes and collected them in his cookbook, “Louis Osteen’s Charleston Cuisine.”
Louis has since retired and the Plateau is fortunate that he and his wife, Marlene, have decided to spend their golden years in Highlands.
On Monday, October 8, join Highlands Food and Wine in a celebration of the extraordinary life of Louis Osteen and his achievements. At 6:00 P.M. at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, a dinner will be held in his honor. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres and a four-course meal with wine pairings. The meal will be prepared by seven renowned chefs as they pay tribute to a man that made such an impact on their careers and their lives. The evening will include live music and the premiere of a documentary produced by The Southern Foodways Alliance, “The Many Lives of Louis Osteen.”
Tickets are available for $275. You will receive dinner and a ticket to the premiere. All taxes and fees are included. For more information, please visit honorlouis.com.
