Renowned chef, Thomas Keller, Chef/Owner, The French Laundry participates in Southern Exposure 2007 as guest chef at Devereaux's.

Chef Keller and his team worked with the culinary team at Devereaux's to provide a multi-course wine dinner for VIP Weekend Pass holders of Southern Exposure. More than 100 guests enjoyed an unforgettable meal as part of the seven restaurant Guest Chef Wine Dinners on Saturday, SEptember 15th..

In addition to his guest chef appearance at Devereaux's, Chef Keller also conducted a seminar on his philosophies during the Southern Exposure Seminar/Demonstration series held in Falls Park earlier in the day.

Chef Steven Green, Chef Thomas Keller, Chef David Williams and Carl Sobocinski		Chef Thomas Keller and Chef Steven Greene finish plates
Chef Thomas Keller and his team work with the culinary team at Devereaux's		The Keller Team and the Devereaux's Team

Southern Exposure

Southern Exposure is a weekend long food, wine and music event held in Downtown Greenville each September. The three day event includes exclusive tasting events, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, as well as multi-course dinners and live musical performances. Dedicated to excellence, Southern Exposure features domestic and international wines, celebrity chefs, master sommeliers, and national recording artists.

Southern Exposure shines a spotlight on Greenville South Carolina's thriving Culinary and Arts Communities. Greenville, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, stands out with its award winning downtown, vast entertainment options, and diverse population. Most of the weekend's activities will take place at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Falls Park, various downtown restaurants and along Main Street.

Supporting the community from which this event originated, proceeds from Southern Exposure will fund the 501 (c)(3) created by Sobocinski and McCain to benefit local non-profit organizations. Past recipients have included A Child's Haven, for the support of a music and exercise program, Friends of the Reedy River for erosion prevention efforts and landscaping of the river front, Loaves & Fishes for alleviating summer hunger through 10 new programs, South Carolina Children's Theatre for theatre outreach efforts, St. Francis Foundation for a new music therapy program, Triune Mercy Center for stocking the pantry , and Zest Quest for the development of parenting and mentoring programs.

Southern Exposure is a weekend destination event that will impress all with its passion for quality and value. Indulge in this inspiring weekend of activities, and expose yourself to the finest in food, wine, and music. Click here to learn more about Southern Exposure 2008.