The start of assembling the charcuterie plate
- Charcuterie Plate – Humboldt fog cheese, Fennel Salami, Fig Preserves, Pickled Beets, Giant Caper Berries
- Iverson Brownell, Lee Deas from Obviouslee Marketing, PDA owner, Jeff Nickles, and Chef Saladyga
- The Iverson Catering Kitchen getting ready for the entree
- Interior of the Aquarium Gala Event
Aquarium Gala Tent
- Potato Tower of Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Fritter and Strawberries
- Chef Saladyga in Action!
The South Carolina Aquarium
in Conjunction with Iverson Catering
Presents the Environmental Stewardship Gala
April 25th 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kate Connor
917.656.7595
kate@iversoncatering.com
The third annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala took place outside on a beautiful spring evening at the South Carolina Charleston Aquarium on Saturday, April 25th 2009. With over 350 people in attendance, it was a memorable evening to honor selected leaders both locally and nationally who have foraged new paths for our environmental conservation and educational efforts as well as recognize the newest Aquarium exhibit, Penguin Planet, which explores the affects of the climate change on our planet.
The evening started with passed appetizers outside the entrance of the aquarium and mojitos while guests mingled before being led to the festive outdoor tent for the awards ceremony, plated dinner and dancing.
The first course was an artisanal charcuterie plate complete with fennel salami, Humboldt fog cheese, and fig preserves (see the menu below for a complete description). With exquisite service and beautifully presented food from Iverson catering, the night proceeded flawlessly as awards and speeches were given throughout the evening.
The awards included a legacy award, presented to Alexandra Cousteau and Philippe Cousteau Jr, the children of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, for their continuing effort in conservation with the environment. Their non-profit company, EarthEcho, which sponsors and fosters leaders to make efforts in protecting and restoring our oceans, was recognized. The Leadership Award this year was presented by Mayor Riley to MeadWestvaco (MWV), a leading global packaging manufacturer with a long history of commitment to the environment both nationally and regionally in South Carolina. The Achievement award this year went to Charles Lane, a native of the Low Country, for his protection of over 181,000 acres of land in the Southeast through his ACE Basin project.
The menu in its entirety for this event was as follows:
Passed Appetizers
Fresh Basil Skewers
Buffalo Mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, aged balsamic reduction
Smoked Shem Creek Shrimp
Anson Mills grit cake, jalapeno apple-butter, micro cilantro
Seared Duck Breast Roulades
Wilted bok choy, ginger, balsamic-beet puree, black sea salt
Amuse
Charcuterie Plate
Fennel salami, pork shoulder (copa), Humboldt Fog, gouda, pickled red and yellow beets, figs, grilled breads, preserves, giant caper berries
First Course
Potato Tower of Local Greens
Goat cheese fritters, Boone Hall strawberries, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Second Course
Pan Seared Wreck Fish
Squash, red onion, butter bean and chorizo succotash, cilantro oil, sautéed spinach, cilantro pesto
Third Course
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake
Vanilla bean ice cream, tuile, spun sugars
The Third Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala is sponsored in part by, Carolina First Bank, Garden & Gun Magazine, Production Design Associates and Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing.
Contact: For more information call (843) 577-FISH (3474).
For all media inquiries, please contact Beth Nathan at (843) 579-8660 or bnathan@scaquarium.org.
Great pictures!