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November 2024
Join us to Celebrate our Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductees! The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association will be hosting its annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Monday, November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Three exceptional individuals will be inducted into the 2024 Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and two will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade stands as a high honor in South Carolina’s restaurant industry, an annual tribute reserved for the visionary restaurateurs of the Columbia area who embody long-term success in this continuously challenging and unique business. Columbia’s culinary culture is dynamic, and the city boasts an eclectic mix of old-school favorites, international cuisine, and innovative newcomers. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. where some of our ProStart schools will be serving tasty hors d’oeuvres. At 7:00, we will enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner and begin our awards ceremony. Don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket! Proceeds of the raffle go to our South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Foundation, which provides scholarships for culinary students in the state. This year’s Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees include: • • • •
Steven Cook, owner of Saluda’s Restaurant Larry Chandler, owner of TLC Enterprises Mark Price, owner of Mill Pond Steakhouse Joe & Carmella Roche, owners of Villa Tronco
Join us for a great night of celebration and appreciation! Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets at scrla.org/event/colahof. Tickets begin at $100.
Celebrate Your Star Employees at our Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Awards! Our 50th annual Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Awards will take place December 3 at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach. Showcase the incredible essence of your business and nominate a true star employee, a remarkable program, or an exceptional manager today. Unleash the profound power of appreciation and insightfully demonstrate to your employees just how truly invaluable they are to both you and your business. This is a captivating opportunity where the award recipients are honored in the presence of their awe-inspired colleagues during the awards banquet held in December. There are six award categories: • Front of the House Employee of the Year • Back of the House Employee of the Year • Chef of the Year • Hospitality Partner of the Year • Game Changer Award • Manager/Owner/Company of the Year Join us in December for this wonderful event to applaud the winners’ success with other MBAHA members and the Grand Strand.
November 2024 • SCRLA.org
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