Columbia, SC – 03/12/2024 – The highly anticipated Taste of Lake Murray is set to make a return to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia on March 21, 2024. Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this culinary extravaganza promises an evening of delectable flavors, live music, dancing, and charitable giving in support of the Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray.
Event Highlights:
- Date: March 21, 2024
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Columbia
Featured Culinary Offerings: Attendees will have the chance to indulge in a diverse array of dishes prepared by renowned chefs and culinary teams. Some highlights from the menu include:
· 518 Smokehouse | IG @518smokehouse
Smoked Pork Coppa with low country succotash, Carolina gold grits, and chipotle maple gastrique.
· Bessies Bites & Sweet Delights | FB @bessiesweetdelights
Mini cupcakes: red velvet, triple chocolate, key lime, and strawberry; banana pudding
· Big Boys BBQ | FB @bigboysbbq
BBQ Pork sliders
· Blue Marlin | FB@bluemarlin_sc
World-renowned shrimp and grits
· Cinnamon Hill Kitchen | IG @cinnamonhillkitchen
Mini jumbo lump crab cake with jalapeño remoulade, corn maque choux, and vegan & gluten-free sweet potato salad
· Columbo’s at DoubleTree by Hilton | FB @doubletreecolumbia
Basil pistachio crusted lamb loin with wild mushroom risotto
· Hall’s Chophouse | IG @hallscolumbia
Braised Beef Martinis
· Lexington Innovation Center | IG @lexington2_culinaryarts
Blackened peach bruschetta with salmon crostini
· Luzianna Purchase | IG @luziannapurchase
Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya
· Moe’s Southwest Grill | FB @moescolumbia
Mini rice bowls with black beans, adobo chicken, pico de gallo, and cilantro
· Nothing Bundt Cakes | FB @nothingbundtcakeslakemurraysc
Lemon squares, bundt cakes: red velvet and strawberries & cream
· Roy’s Grille | IG @roysgrille
Jerk chicken street tacos with roasted poblano crema, eggplant caponata, and pickled veggies
· Sarah’s Rockin’ Kitchen | IG @sarahsrockinkitchen
Fresh grilled chicken wrap with premium fresh ingredients
· The Bistro | IG @bistro_on_the_blvd
Braised short rib over heirloom grits with pickled red onion and braising jus.
· Verde | IG @eatatverde
Mesa Verde-inspired shrimp dip with chipotle lime marinated shrimp with pickled onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and Cilantro
· Beverage South’s “Spirit Walk” | FB @beveragesouthcolumbia
Enjoy samples of Lo-Fi Mexican Lager and Surfside Vodka while supplies last
Entertainment: The event will feature live music from The Voltage Brothers and Under the Sun. Attendees will also get to vote for their favorite chef, who may represent Team Lake Murray Country at the 2024 World Food Championships in Indianapolis.
Ticket Information:
- Tickets: $125
- Available online, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, or at the door.
- Attendees must be 21 and up.
Contact Information:
- For more information and ticket purchase, visit LakeMurrayCountry.com or call 803-781-5940 | 1-866-SC-Jewel.
About Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board: CCLMC is the official source for all things Lake Murray Country, offering information on attractions, dining, hotels, outdoor recreation, fishing, golf, and events. Explore the top Southern destinations of Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda. Connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube. #LakeMurrayCountry #TopSouthernDestination #TasteOfLakeMurray24
