The Art of the Plate: 181 Palmer Featured in "Southern Lady Magazine" Article on Charleston

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

181 Palmer Featured in "Southern Lady Magazine" Article on Charleston

'A City Set in a Garden' is the title of an article complete with lovely sketches created by guide book author and artist Diana Gessler in the March/April issue of "Southern Lady Magazine." One of the places featured by Gessler is 181 Palmer.

"When Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts decided to pack up their pots and leave Charleston, this foodie town was fortunate that the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Palmer Campus stepped into the kitchen to take its culinary place.

"When classes are in session, students cook and serve a $15 prix fixe gourmet lunch for the public at 181 Palmer (it's the classroom number.)"

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