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Ted’s Butcherblock in Charleston Named a Top Local Secret, Big Find

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TRAVELOCITY AND IGOUGO NAME TED’S BUTHERBLOCK
IN CHARLESTON A TOP INSIDER SPOT FOR S.C.
IN THE 2007 EDITION OF
“LOCAL SECRETS, BIG FINDS”

THE VOTES ARE IN! Travelocity and IgoUgo’s “Local Secrets, Big Finds” poll for 2007 revealed Ted’s Butcherblock as one of the top local favorites in South Carolina. Travelocity conducted a nationwide poll, asking members to vote for their favorite local spots. A team of editors investigated over 10,000 nominations from across the country and voted to create the final list, which highlights Ted’s Butcherblock among only five featured South Carolina destinations. The list may be viewed by visiting svc.travelocity.com/promos/localsecrets_2007_southcarolina.com.

“Foodies swoon over this “charming” international market, meat counter, and café where the “food is delicious and the staff is friendly,” states Travelocity. “In all of Charleston, there is “nothing else like this store” filled with “enticing aromas and colorful displays.” Locally owned and operated (the owner is heavily involved in community projects and charities), the market offers a “huge selection” of only all-natural meats and poultry, boutique wines, “artisan” cheese, specialty ingredients, fresh pastas, and made-to-order sandwiches. Each month, the cuisine of a different region of the world is celebrated.”

In addition to being selected as one of Travelocity’s “Local Secrets, Big Finds,” Ted’s Butcherblock was featured on the global travel company’s blog, The Window Seat. Writer Holly Burns notes that Ted’s is a “foodie’s dream,” with “huge deli-style sandwiches, to-die-for gourmet sides, an excellent wine selection, and walls and walls of fancy treats that gastronomes may well have a fainting fit over.” To read the full review, visit http://windowseat.travelocity.com/authorarchives_holly.html.

For more information on Ted’s Butcherblock, visit www.tedsbutcherblock.com or call 843.577.0094.

McCRADY’S Hires New General Manager – Charleston, South Carolina

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Industry Veteran Brings Experience and Passion to Charleston Favorite

McCrady’s Restaurant has appointed highly regarded industry veteran André Jean-Pierre Guillet as its new General Manager, effective immediately. Guillet will be responsible for overall management of McCrady’s restaurant and private dining operations. David Howard, President of The Neighborhood Dining Group, which manages McCrady’s, made the announcement.

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MIDDLETON PLACE ACQUIRES FINAL PIECE OF PRESERVATION PUZZLE

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After more than two decades of tireless effort to protect the historic viewshed at Middleton Place through protective easements and covenants, the final piece of a challenging preservation puzzle has finally fallen into place. In June, The Ryland Group, Inc. recorded the final conservation easement covering the last half-mile of riverfront, and thus completing the protection of the two mile viewshed of the Middleton Place National Historic Landmark, included in 1995 on the National Trust’s Eleven Most Endangered Properties list.

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Contemporary Crazy Quilt Collection Comes to Gallery S.P.A.C.E.

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Crazy Quilts for Moderna Times, SavannahSAVANNAH, Ga. – A vibrant display of handmade quilts created by members of the Georgia Quilt Council, Inc., will be on display at the City of Savannah’s Gallery S.P.A.C.E. Aug. 13 through Sept. 28.

The exhibit, “Crazy Quilts for Modern Times”, will showcase a collection of contemporary Crazy Quilts — patchwork quilts of pieces of cloth of various shapes, colors, and sizes, sewn together in an irregular pattern. Works on display will range from traditional intricate handwork to contemporary interpretations, building on the irregular patchwork and decorative embellishments that emerged with the Crazy Quilt style during the late 1800’s. Complimenting the Crazy Quilts will be other quilting styles from Savannah collections, including full-sized quilts, clothing, hand- and machine-quilted items and embroidery works.



An artist reception, lecture and demonstrations will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition. The artists’ reception will be held on Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature the Palmetto Quilt Guild’s prize quilt, Big Blue. On Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., Sidney Brand will present a free lecture entitled, “Color My Quilt.” Quilting demonstrations will take place Sept. 6, 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
S. P. A. C. E. is located at 9 West Henry St. (between Bull and Whitaker Streets). Free off-street parking is available. For more information, please contact (912) 651-6782 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.