The entrance to the Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed was strung with lights, setting the scene for the French-inspired evening.
Sebastien Jack of Saveurs Du Monde Cafe pinned macaroons on a wire underskirt.
Local eateries such as Brasserie Gigi, Rue de Jean, Charleston Grill, and 167 Raw served up dishes inspired by the French culinary tradition.
Fruit tarts from Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier
Bartenders stood at the ready behind the absinthe bar.
Costumed dancers performed as street musicians played lively tunes.
Michele and Mike Seekings with Laura Gates
Keith Wellin and Layton McCurdy
Cabaret dancers performed a comical piece on the stage, high-kicking to the delight of the audience.
Colin McKee and Kellie Holmes of goat.sheep.cow
Heather Saal with brother Dunne Saal and his wife, Rogan
Ned and Susan Culver with Georgia Bell and Sol Blatt
Kathleen Massenet, Francoise Bassett, and Fred Jamar
The oyster bar from 167 Raw
Rebecca and Dave Sailor with Kevin Cummings
Cantey Hare and Kimberly Rosbe
Karen Karpick, Barbara Nwokike, and Angharad Chester-Jones
Alex Joyner, Craig Calhoun, Rick Fowler, Justin Thomas, and Robyn Lewis
Margaret Kunes, Mary Ramsey, and Megan DuPont
Harry Clark and Rhett Thurman
Pâté on petit toasts
Harriet and Dick Smartt with Fran Lambrecht
Mike and Judy Bowers, Steve and Denise Darling, Carey Burnett, Tommy and Melinda Ford, and Ann Burnett
Dean Best and Jenny Honeycutt
Jennifer Davis and Geoff Dulaney
Kathy and Bill Bates with Kerri and Mike Collins
Greg Schott, Betsy Saal, and Vicky Robinson with Rogan and Dunne Saal
Ann and Michael Compton with Bill and Kathy Bates
Al Katz and Marshall Simon
Eleanor and Heyward Carter with Whit and Anne Smith
Melissa Broms, Neil Ferguson, and Suzanne Harvie
Petit toast servings from goat.sheep.cow
Suzanne Lewis, Hayden Brosnan, Dani Young, Jesse Sandole, Sean Rieflin, and Lacey Outten
Kathy and John Sanders with David and Mariana Hay
Mark Sanford, Patricia Altschul, and K. Cooper Ray
Jerry and Judy McMahon with Sarah and Kevin Hales
Charley McLendon, Meghan Lawrie, Hampton Logan, and Martha McLendon
Gene Byers with event co-chair Sally Smith
Greg Schott, Heather Saal, Betsy Saal, and Geoff Delaney
Chris and Tamara Burrell with Kimberly and Kevin Cummings
Gibbes Museum of Art executive director Angela Mack thanked the guests, sponsors, and participating restaurants.
Zinnia Willits, Rebecca Sailor, Jena Clem, Wendi Ammons, Amanda Breen, Jen Ross, and Pam Wall
Mariana Hay, Alex Ramsey, Rebecca Blackman, Beau Daen, Leigh Colyer, Kathleen Hay, Andrew Hagood, Mary Ramsey, and Rhett Outten
La fin
