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LIFESTYLE LETTER

A Thanksgiving Reflection from our Family to Yours

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Dear friends, As Thanksgiving draws near, it's a time to pause and reflect on the myriad of blessings we've received this year. More than just a day for feasting, it's an occasion to give thanks for all the moments, big and small, that have shaped our lives. This year, let us also remind ourselves of the importance of giving back. Whether it's a gesture of kindness, a helping hand, or sharing what we have, every act of generosity has the power to create ripples of positivity in our world. But above all, Thanksgiving is about togetherness. Even if miles apart, the bonds of family and friendship bring us closer in spirit. It's about the warmth of shared laughter, the joy of cherished memories, and the hope for more unforgettable times together. And this season of gratitude, let's celebrate the gift of each other because in the end, it's not just about the food on our tables, but the hands we hold around them. Wishing you all a heartfelt Thanksgiving filled with love, joy, and cherished moments.

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Photography: Suzanne Pilla The perfect Thanksgiving table scape, courtesy of Jeffrey Bannon (see article on page 26) and Tiffany Gammell, the Candle Damsel (article on page 28.)

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area. ARTICLE BY PAMELA JOUAN

Being thankful for what we have, spending time with loved ones, and bringing happiness to others is important all-year round, and particularly during the holidays. We love our community and want to support our people and organizations in as many ways as we can, so enjoy some of Charleston’s upcoming experiences. Cheers!

Our Picks to Pay it Forward HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PAR K: Marvel

at miles of magical twinkling lights as you explore the grounds at Santa's Village and Winter Wonderland. A Lowcountry tradition! Book now at their website. 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston HOLY SMOKES BBQ FESTIVAL: Over 30 of the country's best pitmasters and chefs serve up BBQ with live music on November 11 along the Cooper River. Book at their website. 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston PIE-BAKING CLASS AT MER CANTILE AND MASH: Learn how to make and roll pie dough and fill it with your choice of sweet potato butterscotch, dutch apple, or maple pecan. Book at their website. 701 E. Bay Street, Charleston AQUAR IUM AGLOW, SOUTH CAR OLINA AQUAR IUM: On select nights this holiday season, the South Carolina Aquarium will open its doors at dusk for a dazzling light spectacular. Book at their website, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston UNCOR KED: An exclusive, black-tie optional holiday event that features wines and Champagnes, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and food stations, and entertainment. More info at their website. Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

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Pamela Jouan Pamela Jouan has lived all over the world and is happy to now call Charleston home. She loves to write about this vibrant city. When she doesn’t have a pen in hand, you can find her exploring the local culinary scene with her husband, traveling with her son, shopping with her daughter, or walking on Sullivan’s Island with her Australian Shepherd, Beau.

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T he French I n f luence on Fel i x’s C u isi ne Felix Landrum, owner of popular Félix Restaurant, brings his French flair and heritage to Thanksgiving.

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I was behind the bar making us a drink, and she asked me, ‘What are you most grateful for?’ And I said, ‘To come through our place and to see people laughing, telling stories, and spending time together.’ “Felix is a very relaxed atmosphere. It’s a laid-back vibe that is very Paris,” Felix says. “One of the really cool things about Charleston is that you’ll have people ranging in age from 18-75 coming together, all in the same space. That’s very European,” he says. “What I really like about Paris is that they come together as part of their culture – cafes are where they have conversations and arguments.” “That’s the reason we used subway tile behind the bar, a nod to all the Parisians who meet at cafes after work when they get off the subway. Soft wood, marble bar. This is very Paris metro, the feel.” Felix is opening La Cave (pounced La Cahv) in the space next door to Felix, with a planned opening for March 2023. It’s going to be a sipping lounge with a softer, more upscale-feeling energy, he says.

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Felix Landrum may be Michigan-born, but he has Paris running through his veins. Both his maternal and paternal grandparents are from France. “A lot of the food we feature at Felix are things from my childhood and make me nostalgic for that time in my life. My family has French heritage, but I grew up in America with family dinners and spending time together at the table. “I want my menu to be simple, because in actuality, French food is very simple. Look at coq au vin - it’s just chicken and wine!” But French cooking is time-intensive, Felix says. “A lot of the dishes we make here are things I grew up eating, and at Thanksgiving we would always have Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and Mac and cheese with béchemel sauce.” A month after they opened Felix in 2017, Felix and his wife sat at the bar on Christmas Day. (The restaurant closes only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, so they were in the beautiful space by themselves.) “It was just the two of us, sitting in the corner by the windows at the bar,” Felix says.

Lobster deviled eggs are the perfect brunch starter. The phenomenal Parisian Mac et Cheese.

Felix’s bread pudding is a guest favorite.

The bar at Felix is lively and sophisticated.

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Shop (Holiday) Local! This season, support Lowcountry artisans.

The holiday season is around the corner, and we’ve curated a delicious list to give you a head start on your gift-giving. We’ve selected artisans and businesses that are hyper-local and add a distinctively homegrown slant to gift-giving. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a couple items to put on your own holiday list! 1. Smithey Farmhouse Skillet: For the chef in your kitchen. Engravable and hand-forged by a Charlestonian artisan blacksmith. Retail: $295. Smithey.com.

Smithey’s skillets are hand-forged in Charleston. A forever gift!

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THANKSGIVING LOWCOUNTRY STYLE! This Thanksgiving, if you prefer entertaining friends and family, you can leave the cooking to some of our local favorites!

Local establishments can whip up your favorite sides or the entire meal.

Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine (carolimas.com)

Looking for an authentic Gullah Geechee menu? Carolima’s nod to the Lowcountry makes their offerings slightly different from traditional Thanksgiving menus. Collard greens accompany a smoked turkey, along with sweet potato pie, Charleston chewies, and red velvet cheesecake brownies.

Halls Signature Events (hall-management-group.square.site) ARTICLE BY PAMELA JOUAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY FEATURED RESTAURANTS. Home Team has a turn-key fabulous dinner with all the fixings.

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Family-owned and operated, Halls Chophouse focuses on offering the same quality as they do on their spectacular steaks, while keeping it traditional for Thanksgiving. Using fresh local ingredients, they highlight Halls family recipes specifically showcased in the stuffing, pepper jack creamed corn, and cornbread.

Perfectly roasted and seasoned porcetta from Herd Provisions.

Hamby Catering & Events (hambycatering.com)

For the tenth year in a row, Charleston's oldest locally owned and operated caterer is offering both holiday staples and twists on classics including Bourbon-smoked turkey, jalapeño cornbread, and mac and cheese. An appetizer package features Charleston staple famous sweet potato biscuits, as well as fan-favorite deviled eggs. For every Thanksgiving Feast purchased, Hamby will sponsor a family through the Lowcountry Food Bank as they have for the past decade.

Herd Provisions (herdprovisions.com)

Herd Provisions has offered a Thanksgiving at home kit every year since they opened. All the ingredients come from the farmers and producers they work with throughout the year. They showcase local vegetables from Growfood Carolina and turkeys from Parker Family Farms in Virginia.

Home Team BBQ (hometeambbq.com)

Inspired by southern comfort food classics, Home Team BBQ smoked meats are the stars of the show. The smoked ham is served with a Cheerwine glaze while the turkey comes with gravy. Holiday side specials include cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, and mashed sweet potatoes or potatoes au gratin. Satisfy a sweet tooth with mixed berry cobbler, apple cobbler, or banana pudding.

Lewis Barbecue (lewisbarbecue.com)

What’s more Southern than barbecue? Pitmaster John Lewis takes pre-orders for a variety of their signature dishes prepared

Is there such a thing as too much gravy? Never! Hamby Catering makes the perfect batch.

and ready to serve including their smoked turkey breasts, famous green chile corn pudding, and mac and cheese, using Lowcountry farms for sourcing ingredients.

Mercantile and Mash (mercandmash.com)

This year’s Thanksgiving dinner tradition comes with a commitment to local sourcing: Anson Mills’ Jimmy Red cornmeal for the cornbread stuffing; Lowcountry Creamery whole milk biscuits, pies, Parker House rolls, and mashed potatoes. Edisto Gold Honey for their honey pecan pie, and Granny Smith apples in a family recipe Dutch apple pie that is to die for, as well as all seasonal local vegetables.

NICO (nicoshemcreek.com)

Best known for sourcing local oysters and seafood, NICO has established itself as a Lowcountry dining destination. For Thanksgiving, NICO is offering a traditional take with turkey as well as a great gourmet alternative: Beef Wellington. Both mains come with two sides and instructions on how to execute them at home.

Rosemary & Rye (rosemaryandryecatering.com/thanksgiving)

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This year, add a new wine to your Thanksgiving menu.

The Per fect Thanksgiv ing Pairing WINES OPTIONS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM TO ELEVATE YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL. Opening a bottle of wine at any meal is reason enough to celebrate, especially if it helps to enhance the meal. With so many flavors mingling at the Thanksgiving table, making the right wine selection can be challenging. We turned to some local experts to help us through the process.

Guy Allion ‘Les Mazelles’ Sauvignon Blanc Touraine, France Under $20 This crisp, clean, minerally sauvignon blanc appeals to nearly all palates and pairs perfectly with a wide range of foods. Flavors of gooseberry and grapefruit with a hint of asparagus, and a zesty and tart finish.

CHAMPAGNES CURATED BY MARIE SAUER, OWNER OF SAUER GRAPES, DANIEL ISLAND. SAUERGRAPESWINE.COM

Left Coast White Pinot Noir, Oregon $25 A unique white wine made from red grapes where the fruit is crushed with minimal contact with the skin. With body and complexity, it's the perfect white wine for red wine drinkers and works great at a table with

Varnier-Fanniere “Esprit de Craie” Extra Brut N.V. $66.99 This 100 percent chardonnay with notes of citrus fruits, green apple, and brioche, goes lovely with turkey meat. A focused and linear Champagne, conducive to celebratory events. Champagne Bertrand-Delespierre “Saignee des Terres Amoureuses” Premier Cru Millesime 2014 $76.99 A dark-colored rose Champagne made from 100 percent pinot noir with unami characteristics that lends itself to the wide array of dishes at a Thanksgiving table: cranberries, sweet potatoes, ham, and certainly as an aperitif with smoked salmon, cheeses, and tomato tart!

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RED WINES CURATED BY SHERYL KENNEDY, OPERATIONS MANAGER OF THE WINE SHOP OF CHARLESTON THEWINESHOPOFCHARLESTON.COM Antoine Sunier Régnié 2020 Around $27 Crafted from old vines, this 100 percent gamay from Beaujolais is known for its aging potential. It boasts a generous body, a robust tannin profile and rich, dark fruit flavors. Domaine Jean Fournier Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2021 Around $32 From one of oldest estates in Marsannay, Burgundy this wine presents vibrant raspberry, cherry, and alpine strawberry flavors, accompanied by a velvety texture and an extended, delicate finish.

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W H O S E S I D E A R E YO U O N ? “At Loggerheads” pits developers against environmentalists around a murder on a barrier island.

Author Kristen Ness is always aglow at the beach.

The highly anticipated book, “At Loggerheads”

Kristen is passionate about protecting sea turtles.

ARTICLE BY PAMELA JOUAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANA DEAVER You write what you know. In the case of “At Loggerheads,” author Kristen Ness weaves in the life path she could have taken with the things she cares deeply about in a lush thriller about, believe it or not, sea turtles. Kristen Ness is exuberant about her love of the Carolina coastline. An English major at Duke University, she toyed seriously with the idea of a career in marine biology but eventually followed in her father’s footsteps and got a law degree. Even then, she wasn’t convinced she would practice, dabbling in environmental law which led her to international environmental law and a summer in Syndney, Australia. It was at Parker Poe where she came across her calling in immigration law. When the idea for her book began to stick, she decided to open her own law practice so she could balance her love of writing with her career.

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Kristen presents her case for conservation through the eyes of a young professional woman returning home, much like a sea turtle who often travels thousands of miles back to nest in the place she was born. “At Loggerheads” is filled with rich natural descriptions that make you long for wind-swept beach walks. Kristen presents her case for conservation through the eyes of a young professional woman returning home, much like a sea turtle who often travels thousands of miles back to nest in the place she was born.

THE BEACH Kristen says her love affair with the beach started when she was a kid. “I grew up in Columbia, but we used to come to Charleston all the time to go to the beach. I was that kid on the beach with a cast net in the tide pools. I collected shells and looked them up in books. I was Brooke.”

WHO IS BROOKE? The line definitely blurs between the author and the main character, Dr. Brooke Edens. “Brooke’s love of marine biology was purposeful. I made her have my alternative dream job!”

WHERE IS ANDERS ISLE? “When I close my eyes I see the very north end of IOP as far as you can go. My visuals are actually based on how IOP looked before Wild Dunes existed.”

THE ‘WRITE’ PROCESS “Short stories, free writes, you name it, I always found a little time to write.” Kristen audited a creative writing class at Queen’s College in Charlotte, NC. “I would sneak out of my office to go watch an IMAX movie about dolphins. Someday, I wanted to get back to my love of marine biology and writing.” She started working on “At Loggerheads” around the time she started a family. Sometimes, all she could manage was 15 minutes to flesh out characters or a scene, or jot down some dialogue. “My days were crazy, but when I had the time to come back to the story, it was always there waiting for me.”

THE IDEA “In 2005, I was on the beach with my mom at Sullivan’s Island. It was the first time I had ever seen actual sea turtle tracks on the beach. I got this seed of an idea: what might be happening on this island if you saw tracks of a mother turtle coming out of the ocean to nest, but never found a nest, the turtle, or the return tracks to the water? From that, I started working on an outline.”

TURTLE TEAM “I was halfway into my first draft when we moved to Charleston. The first thing I did was join the turtle team on Isle of Palms. That was a huge piece of living research. I didn’t tell anyone I was writing a book until the full draft was completed. All the women were amazing and one of them, best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe, was a great mentor and sounding board on next steps.”

“YOU HAD ME AT TURTLE.” It might have taken her over a decade to complete the book, but Kristen landed herself an agent in less than 15 minutes. “I checked the acknowledgments in “Where the Crawdads Sing” and decided to query that agent. I received an immediate reply and yes, he actually wrote: ‘You had me at turtle.’ He is a huge proponent of conservation. Ironically, my publisher used to be on Turtle Patrol in Pawleys Island. Sea turtles really helped me sell my book!”

THAT TITLE To be ‘at loggerheads’ is to be in conflict with someone or something. “Here, it addresses the ongoing conflict between development and environmentalism and begs the question: can you be in the worlds of capitalism and conservation at the same time? Can a healthy economy encourage a healthy environment, and vice versa?”

BLUE SUSTAINABILITY AND A SEA CREATURE WAVE IN LITERATURE “Water makes up 70 percent of our planet. I don’t think people really consider the connection we have with the ocean: we came from it, and we will cease to exist if it is not healthy. There are several authors who are now writing fiction about sea creatures, everything from whales to the giant Pacific octopus. I sincerely hope people will read these stories and care more about what is going on in the ocean.”

SO WHAT’S NEXT? “My goal is to highlight a sea creature in some way in each of my books to illustrate why it’s beneficial to protect that species. My next book will draw from my own experiences again, but this time, the main character will be an immigration lawyer. It’s a suspense thriller with a murder, and let’s just say the pufferfish and its toxin will be featured largely in the story.”

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Providing a Lifeline to Charleston Families The Lonon Foundation serves families impacted by cancer. ARTICLE BY EILEEN DAILY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE LONON FOUNDATION It is often said that from sadness, joy and kindness may spring. When Anna Lonon’s husband died of cancer, she realized there wasn’t an active emotional support system for her and her two young children. Instead of giving up, she went on a quest. She created a foundation for families with children who have lost a parent or caregiver to cancer. The Lonon Foundation offers families several key resources as they navigate their journey. The UPLIFT Program is designed for children aged 5-17. Here’s what’s included: • Personalized mindfulness-themed packages provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities to help children cope. Each child gets their own UPLIFT Box upon enrollment. • Virtual and in-person events that focus on coping skills. • Certified Child Life Specialists provide ongoing professional support. • Mini-grants through the foundation’s Michelle Somogyi Nemeth MiniGrant Program, which can be used for utility bills, school supplies, clothing, counseling, medication, and housing costs. The Lonon Foundation has served more than 65 families and over 100 children across the state of South Carolina. Their programs and services are data-driven and goal-oriented to ensure continued effectiveness. For example, after hosting virtual events during the pandemic, they heard from families that they appreciate both in-person and virtual gatherings even now that the pandemic is over. “We believe it’s critical to let the families lead when it comes to articulating their needs; we individualize our services for them based on their feedback. We evolve with our families and community partners,” Anna says. When meeting a child who has lost their parent or caregiver to cancer, Anna says there are guideposts to help. “It’s important to have consistent, honest conversations — some children benefit from talking about their feelings or memories of the person, while others need more independent space to experience their emotions related to the death.” The foundation encourages their families to have a special moment or celebration each year into survivorship. “Children tend to enjoy helping plan these moments,” Anna says. “It’s important to follow the lead of your child, as their feelings around the anniversary are diverse and complicated.”

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JEFFREY’S HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING TIPS: • When entertaining, I create an environment for each of our senses: a scented candle, chic music playlist, and, of course, a welcoming and humble attitude. • Put an "I'm Thankful for" place card at every setting so each guest can customize and share. • Here in the South we have the luxury of hosting Thanksgiving celebrations outdoors. One of my fondest memories is assisting a friend with a Thanksgiving Dinner at her historic home. Imagine a long farmhouse table with fresh gourds, pumpkins, and foliage spilling out across the table, with a million votive candles and a taxidermy peacock! • One of my favorite Southern traditions is to give each guest a "surcee" (an unexpected gift): perhaps a Charleston rice spoon or Woodford Reserve bourbon chocolates.

THE FALL TABLETOP TRENDS JEFFREY LOVES: • Colored glassware • Mixed textures: think colorful velvet or woven rattan pumpkins • Decorative pheasant feather placemats and napkin rings • Gold or brass anything! Even though Jeffrey is all things chic, he never forgets what his business is really about. “The best advice that I was told many years ago from a mentor was that people will not remember what they bought in your store, but they will remember how you made them feel.”

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A Mississippi girl with a love for the arts, Tiffany “Tipsy” Gammell can’t remember a time when she wasn’t connected to creativity, either as a champion for other young people’s talents or by her own performances on stage. She moved to Charleston, got married, and took a job at College of Charleston. When the pandemic hit, her grandmother had a stroke, so Tiffany returned home to help “her best friend” live out the last of her days at home. “She was a typical Southern grandmother. She grew blue magnolias in the front yard and pink hydrangeas in the back. She had all her milk glass on display, crystal pieces from the 50’s and 60’s, and a vintage teacup collection that we grew together. I would send her a new piece each year on her birthday.” Back to Charleston, in a creative lull with a pandemic raging around her, Tiffany had a hard time coping with her grief so she started going antique shopping. Whether she realized it or not, she was trying to hold onto the spirit of her grandmother, one purchase at a time. “I am a glass-collecting nerd,” Tiffany admits. She already had a burgeoning collection in her china cabinet. “I have always enjoyed finding a piece of glassware and figuring out its history. The oldest I own is an early American pressed glass from the 1890s.” As she amassed more pieces, she started to wonder what she was going to do with them. “I married two things I like to do a lot and came up with a sustainable approach to candles. After all, you can only put Q-Tips in so many things! Now you can reuse something beautiful by adding it to a dining table or a mantle piece, and give it a new life.” Tiffany spent a good eight months testing candles to make sure they burned right, and used clean, non-toxic ingredients. She created a line of signature scents, mindful that some customers would prefer unscented. She found the glass vessels that had been around forever were made really well and could easily support a pour of wax. “I only work with a certain thickness of glass. I do not want to ruin someone’s heirloom.” To date, Tiffany is happy to report she has never broken anything she has worked with. When she was finally ready to launch her business in 2021, Tiffany came up with the name Candle Damsel to pay homage to all owners of candles. “I thought the name was cute and classy, like my grandmother.” She announced her website on Instagram and sold all her inventory within 24 hours.

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Tiffany sources her vessels from all over. “If I have a trip planned, I tack on a couple of days to hunt.” This fall, she headed to Paris, Champagne, and the Loire Valley. I can’t wait to see what she has to offer us from her finds there and I bet you can’t either! candledamsel.com

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Chef Edgar Kano brings artistry and flair to every dish.

There’s a new chef in town, bringing finesse and perfection to Hotel Bennett’s signature restaurant, Gabrielle. Executive Chef Edgar Kano shares a little bit about his heritage, his heart, and his inspiration:

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD AND HOW YOU BECAME A STAR CHEF. I was born and raised in Mexico City. My heritage is Japanese, but I have a Mexican heart, so the Latino comes out in me and in my cooking. When I was a child, my grandmother, my Obaachan, used to live with us and she tried to teach me how to make Japanese dishes, but with Mexican ingredients. It was hard, near impossible, to get these types of fresh ingredients at that time in Mexico. So my grandmother taught me to be passionate about everything that I prepare and taste. And, of course, my link to Mexican hospitality: the phrase, “Mi casa es tu casa,” is really true, because if there’s something Mexican people are really proud of, it’s being hospitable, and they show that not only at the table, but everywhere.

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE GABRIELLE’S NEW MENU? The concept and the inspiration are from Charleston’s coast. The coast is where the best of both worlds meets. You have the best seafood here in Charleston, shrimp from Mount Pleasant, and oysters from the Stono River near Folly Beach. We also utilize ingredients from the farms on John’s Island.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Ingredients. The ingredients dictate and talk to me about the menu. I don’t follow the seasons of the year. I follow the seasons of the product. The best example of this is soft shell crab season. The season lasts three and a half weeks, and that is when it will be on the menu.

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR GUESTS' EXPERIENCE TO BE WHEN THEY DINE AT GABRIELLE? I want guests to feel and enjoy a reflection of Charleston on a plate and in every bite. By adding a little bit of the flair of my heritage, “I like to spice it up,” but it is the ingredients that are the most important.

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“Everybody asks me what my secret ingredient is,” Chef says. “Well, it’s friendship. The best meals that I’ve ever had, whether it be in the best restaurants in the world, or in the humblest little snack shacks on the beach - they were amazing because I was with friends and family — that’s what makes them taste better.”

Meticulous attention to detail makes every plate spectacular.

“That is the Gabrielle experience. Guests should feel comfortable, almost as if they were at my home and be able to enjoy the freshness of all the ingredients. My grandmother used to tell me, in Japan, “less is more.’ We do not want to put 25 ingredients in one dish that will hide the quality and the flavor of the main ingredients. On the other hand, we put a few touches here and there, that will highlight the taste and enhance the guests’ enjoyment. And in the end, it is really about the food and making it fun. So when you come to Gabrielle, you should be expecting A, to have fun, B, to feel like you’re a guest at my table.”

Chef Kano adding the final touches.

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Gipsy Kings, featuring Tonino Baliardo

N O RT H CH ARLESTON P E RFO RM ING A RTS CEN TER | 8 : 0 0 PM Founded in 1978 in the South of France, the Gipsy Kings are a band of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop musicians. Tonino Baliardo is the founder and leader of Gipsy Kings, as well as a guitar virtuoso and a composer recognized worldwide. He composed and produced the group’s greatest hits such as “Bamboleo” or “Djobi Djoba.” More info at: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com D E C E M BE R 2 N D

Holiday Swing

CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL, DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON | 5:00 PM The most anticipated holiday concert of the year, the Lowcountry’s highly acclaimed Charleston Jazz Orchestra pulls out all the stops in this magical performance! You’ll be all aglow with the sounds of Christmas past and present, filling the hall with all the splendor of the Big Band sound. A treasured family tradition, making memories with music! More info at: charlestonjazz.com D E C E M BE R 2 N D

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

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Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY The art of gratitude can be healing well beyond the month of November, but this is a great time of year to get in the true mindset of gratefulness. To aid in your endeavors, check out these 30 daily gratitude journal prompts and stick to them until it feels natural.

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Five things that make you happy instantly: Did you get any pleasant surprises today? Did you do any acts of kindness today? What's something big or small you can do for those less fortunate than yourself? Five personality traits you're grateful for: Favorite song and how does it make you feel? One small step you can take toward overcoming a challenge you currently face: List something good that caught your attention today. What nice thing did another person do for you this week? What's something you did for another person this week? Three things you own that make your life easier: How can you turn something that makes you angry into something more pleasant? Think of five people who irritate you or you have trouble getting along with. Name three positive qualities about them. What are you most thankful for in your life? Name three of your significant accomplishments. Most stunning place you’ve ever visited: Think about the personalities and unique qualities of someone you admire. Which qualities of them do you want to see in yourself, too? What's your favorite holiday and why? What friends are you most grateful for having in your life? What basic daily necessities are you thankful for today? What are you grateful for in your career? Focus on your five senses and write down how you can make them more active. Three elements of nature you're most grateful for: Three things you love about your town: List three struggles you experienced and overcame in your life. What did you do to overcome them, and who helped you through them? What meals do you enjoy most? Something you saw this week that melted your heart: A time when someone went out of their way to support you: A happy memory from childhood: Make a list of five places you'd like to visit and consider visiting at least one very soon.

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