"I've been to events around the country. But nothing like euphoria. Nothing that gets you this close to the people creating this awesome food, wine and music."
Suzanne | Rock Hill, SC
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New to the line up this year, enjoy cocktails and hors'doeuvres at this intimate “behind the music” event featuring Edwin McCain, Chuck Cannon and Maia Sharp talking about the music making process and singing the results. The performance takes place “in the round” inside the new Children’s Museum of the Upstate.
The perfect way to spend a Friday evening. Under the stars in downtown Greenville. Along the soothing currents of the Reedy River. Listening to live music by Edwin McCain with Shawn Colvin & Maia Sharp. Dining on a full array of Southern dishes from a selection of the Upstate's finest restaurants. And pairing it with your favorite wine, beer or soft drink. Taste it all.
VIP Party
An exclusive gathering of VIP guests searching for a higher state of food, wine and music. Offering late night hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music, this party is sure to be good for what centers you.
Saturday, September 25
Tasting Showcase, Wine Seminars and Cooking Demonstrations
Achieve euphoria through the superb art of wining and dining as guest chefs and winemakers from around the country combine their talents to host multi-course dinners at a select group of downtown restaurants. Your higher state awaits.
It’s not all fun and games for our chefs. OK, it is…but in this event, we really put their talents to the test. Local and guest chefs team up to compete in multiple sessions of entertaining and educational live cooking demonstrations, finishing Euphoria on a truly high note.
2010 Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 23
Songwriters Recipe: Songs and Stories from Euphoria Unplugged
presented by Verizon Wireless
presented by Verizon Wireless
7:00pm – 10:30pm
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College Street
Greenville, SC 29601
New to the line up this year, enjoy cocktails and hors'doeuvres at this intimate “behind the music” event featuring Edwin McCain, Chuck Cannon and Maia Sharp talking about the music making process and singing the results. The performance takes place “in the round” inside the new Children’s Museum of the Upstate.
Friday, September 24
Taste of the South presented by Sealevel Systems Inc.
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Peace Center Amphitheatre
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Peace Center Amphitheatre
300 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
The perfect way to spend a Friday evening. Under the stars in downtown Greenville. Along the soothing currents of the Reedy River. Listening to live music by Edwin McCain with Shawn Colvin & Maia Sharp. Dining on a full array of Southern dishes from a selection of the Upstate's finest restaurants. And pairing it with your favorite wine, beer or soft drink. Taste it all.
Participating Restaurants: The Green Room, High Cotton, 17 North Roadside Kitchen, American Grocery, Westin Poinsett, Devereaux's, Soby's, The Lazy Goat, Stella's Southern Bistroi, Rick Erwin's West End Grille, Nantucket Seafood Grill
VIP Party
10:00pm – 1:00am
The Huguenot Mill at the Peace Center
300 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
An exclusive gathering of VIP guests searching for a higher state of food, wine and music. Offering late night hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music, this party is sure to be good for what centers you.
Saturday, September 25
Tasting Showcase, Wine Seminars and Cooking Demonstrations
11:00am – 5:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Times:
Cooking Demonstrations: 11:00 – 4:00 pm
11:15 - Mike Lata, Chef/Partner, FIG, Charleston, South Carolina
12:30 - Kevin Rathbun, Chef / Owner, Rathbun’s, Kevin Rathbun Steak, & Krog Bar, Atlanta, Georgia
1:45 - Bryan Voltaggio, Executive Chef, VOLT Restaurant, Frederick, Maryland; Top Chef: Las Vegas
3:00 - Justin Bogle, Executive Chef, GILT, New York, New York
Wine Seminars: 11:30 – 4:00 pm
11:30-12:30 - Laura Williamson, Member of the Court of Master Sommeliers since 2003; Certified Wine Educator; Co-owner of “Vin Tabla”, Tuscon, AZ
Topic: "Wine and Chocolate - Need I Say More?!"
2:30-3:30 - Darius Allyn
Topic: Mediterranean Magic :
Sensuous Wines from the Sun-Kissed Shores of Greece, Italy, France, and Spain
3:30 - 4:30 - Wayne Belding, Member of the Court of Master Sommeliers since 1990; Prestigious Krug Cup winner; Owner of “The Wine Merchant” in Boulder, CO
Topic: Sip & Savor: Food and Wine Pairing
Grand Wine Tasting and Gourmet Food Sampling: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sip. Sample. Taste. And learn how they do what they do. Saturday morning kicks off with acclaimed chefs, local culinary stars, master sommeliers and talented musicians sharing insights on their craft through seminars and culinary demonstrations complemented with live musical performances.
Wine Dinners
7:00pm
Various Downtown Restaurants
Guest Chef Dinner Venues:
Times:
Cooking Demonstrations: 11:00 – 4:00 pm
11:15 - Mike Lata, Chef/Partner, FIG, Charleston, South Carolina
12:30 - Kevin Rathbun, Chef / Owner, Rathbun’s, Kevin Rathbun Steak, & Krog Bar, Atlanta, Georgia
1:45 - Bryan Voltaggio, Executive Chef, VOLT Restaurant, Frederick, Maryland; Top Chef: Las Vegas
3:00 - Justin Bogle, Executive Chef, GILT, New York, New York
Wine Seminars: 11:30 – 4:00 pm
11:30-12:30 - Laura Williamson, Member of the Court of Master Sommeliers since 2003; Certified Wine Educator; Co-owner of “Vin Tabla”, Tuscon, AZ
Topic: "Wine and Chocolate - Need I Say More?!"
2:30-3:30 - Darius Allyn
Topic: Mediterranean Magic :
Sensuous Wines from the Sun-Kissed Shores of Greece, Italy, France, and Spain
3:30 - 4:30 - Wayne Belding, Member of the Court of Master Sommeliers since 1990; Prestigious Krug Cup winner; Owner of “The Wine Merchant” in Boulder, CO
Topic: Sip & Savor: Food and Wine Pairing
Grand Wine Tasting and Gourmet Food Sampling: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sip. Sample. Taste. And learn how they do what they do. Saturday morning kicks off with acclaimed chefs, local culinary stars, master sommeliers and talented musicians sharing insights on their craft through seminars and culinary demonstrations complemented with live musical performances.
Wine Dinners
7:00pm
Various Downtown Restaurants
Guest Chef Dinner Venues:
American Grocery wines provided by Perception, Melissa Kelly
and Swanson Dessert Wine
and Swanson Dessert Wine
Joe Clark, Chef/Owner, American Grocery
Guest Chef:
Mike Lata, Chef/Partned, FIG, Charleston, SC
Devereaux's wines provided by Palm Bay
Spencer Thomson, Chef/Partner, Devereaux's
Guest Chef:
Justin Bogle, Executive Chef, GILT, New York, NY
High Cotton wines provided by Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
Anthony Gray, Executive Chef, High Cotton
Guest Chef:
Chris Hastings, Chef/Co-Owner, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Birmingham, AL
Rick Erwin's West End Grille
Jason McCarthy, Executive Chef, Rick Erwin's
Guest Chef:
Kevin Rathbun, Chef/Owner, Rathbun's, Kevin Rathbun's Steak and Krog Bar, Atlanta, GA
The Lazy Goat presented by Countybank and Greenwood Capital
wines provided by Kobrand
wines provided by Kobrand
Vicky Moore, Executive Chef, The Lazy Goat
Guest Chef:
Bryan Voltaggio, Executive Chef, VOLT Restaurant, Frederick, MD
David Guas, DamGoodSweets Consulting, McLean, VA
The Loft at Soby's wines provided by Constellation
Shaun Garcia, Chef de Cuisine, Soby's
Guest Chef:
Michael Kramer, Executive Chef, The Tasting Room Wine Cafe, Houston, TX
Michael Kramer, Executive Chef, The Tasting Room Wine Cafe, Houston, TX
Achieve euphoria through the superb art of wining and dining as guest chefs and winemakers from around the country combine their talents to host multi-course dinners at a select group of downtown restaurants. Your higher state awaits.
Sunday, September 26
Jazz Brunch presented by South Carolina Bank and Trust
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
A New Orleans-style brunch buffet featuring dishes from a variety of local restaurants and live jazz music from acclaimed Jazz musicians Mark Rapp and Walter Blanding, Jr. Taste the spice, listen to the groove and let the good times roll.
Participating restaurants: Soby's, Barley's Taproom, Cupcake Couture, Greenville Hospital Systems, Great Bay Oyster House, The Carolina First Center, Coffee Underground, Greenfield's Bagels, The Lazy Goat, Soby's on the Side.
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
A New Orleans-style brunch buffet featuring dishes from a variety of local restaurants and live jazz music from acclaimed Jazz musicians Mark Rapp and Walter Blanding, Jr. Taste the spice, listen to the groove and let the good times roll.
Participating restaurants: Soby's, Barley's Taproom, Cupcake Couture, Greenville Hospital Systems, Great Bay Oyster House, The Carolina First Center, Coffee Underground, Greenfield's Bagels, The Lazy Goat, Soby's on the Side.
Culinary Cook-off presented by GHS
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 2960110:00am – 2:00pm
It’s not all fun and games for our chefs. OK, it is…but in this event, we really put their talents to the test. Local and guest chefs team up to compete in multiple sessions of entertaining and educational live cooking demonstrations, finishing Euphoria on a truly high note.
