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Hours before the Revival Began, Dan the Pig Man was prepping dinner in his food truck...
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...and roasting a locally raised lamb over live fire, which would serve as the centerpiece of our meal!
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Our Revival in South Carolina was in collaboration with Friday Art's Project conference "A Place at the Table"
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The evening begins with Molly O'Neill and author Peter Reinhart signing some books (and some tunes from Molly's brother Kevin!)
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As appetizers were passed, media covered the event.
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The space was designed by Friday Arts Project, including hand-made table toppings and prints!
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The table is set for dinner!
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With a menu featuring Dan the Pig Man and food from Cocina Latina, a Mexican restaurant in Charlotte.
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Revivalists grab a drink, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the scene!
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Cheers!
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Before dinner was Food Revival LIVE!, as series of multimedia presentations about local Mexican food traditions in the Rock Hill area.
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Molly O'Neill interviews food historian and Charlotte Observer columnist Tom Hanchett.
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Dan the Pig Man talks about live fire cooking and barbecue as a universal language.
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Finally, author and master bread baker Peter Reinhart cooks tortilla live with Molly!
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Stephen Crotts of Friday Art's Project (right) sends everyone off to dinner following Food Revival LIVE!
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Dan the Pig Man serves up dinner!
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Lamb barbacoa tacos, mango salsa, salsa verde, black beans, and Carolina slaw were on the menu!
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Revivalists gather for dinner and discuss the presentations they'd just heard.
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All Star Special provided the backdrop with some great music!
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The room was alive with great food and engaging conversation!
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Molly and Stephen thanked everyone before dessert!
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We served dessert -- a chili-kicked hot chocolate -- from a cauldron outside the art center!
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A cup of chili-kicked hot chocolate to top off the night!