Crew Carolina Llc Names Ann Stafford As Executive Pastry Chef

Crew Carolina LLC has named Ann Stafford Executive Pastry Chef of The Boathouse on East Bay, The Boathouse at Breach Inlet, The Boathouse on Lake Julian, Carolina's Restaurant and Carolina Catering. Her responsibilities include creating unique and decadent pastry items for all Crew Carolina restaurants as well as overseeing all pastry preparations.

Prior to joining Crew Carolina LLC, Stafford served as Executive Pastry Chef at Kiawah Island Resort on Kiawah Island, S.C. Prior to that, she spent time at the famed New York City restaurant, Craft. Mastering her talents at many of the world's finest restaurants, Stafford has also worked at La Tapa on St. John Island in the United States Virgin Islands as well as the Palau Pacific Resort in Palau, Micronesia. Professionally trained at one of the country's top culinary institutions, Stafford received a baking and pastry degree at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa, Calif.

"I am thrilled to announce Ann's joining Crew Carolina as Executive Pastry Chef," said Richard Stoney, owner of Crew Carolina LLC. "Ann possesses extraordinary talents in the culinary arts and I am positive she will be an outstanding fit with our talented team. I expect great things from Ann as she amazes our guests with her outstanding dessert creations."

About Crew Carolina LLC
A constant in Charleston's culinary culture for more than ten years, Crew Carolina, LLC, offers an extraordinary lineup of restaurants and culinary services that continuously exceed the expectations of their discerning clientele. The brainchild of Charleston attorney, Richard S.W. Stoney, Crew Carolina was founded in 1996 with the opening of the Boathouse at Breach Inlet, located on the Isle of Palms, S.C. Two additional Boathouse locations, The Boathouse on East Bay, in historic downtown Charleston and The Boathouse on Lake Julian, in Asheville, N.C. soon followed in the success of their predecessor, the original Boathouse at Breach Inlet. Perfecting "simply fresh seafood", The Boathouse restaurants boast rich portions of innovative Lowcountry cuisine; skillfully prepared fresh seafood, sushi and raw bar selections; and straight off-the-boat nightly specials, all impeccably prepared and certain to delight every guests' discriminating palate.

Crew Carolina acquired Carolina's on Exchange, a landmark in Charleston's culinary history for more than 40 years, in 2004. As the only Charleston restaurant located south of Broad Street, Carolina's offers their guests magnificent views of the Charleston River and one of the most romantic dining atmospheres in the city. Executive Chef Rose Durden, more affectionately known as "Mama Rose", has made Carolina's a time-honored tradition in the Charleston community by skillfully creating a variety of Asian infused Lowcountry dishes for more than 16 years. Proclaimed by The New York Times as "one of the most elegant restaurants on the East Coast", Carolina's offers an unforgettable dining experience more than 40 years in the making. Preserving the romantic ambiance of its legendary predecessor, Perdita's, Carolina's continues to offer dining in the Perdita's Room, perfect for an anniversary dinner or a romantic night on the town.

Carolina Catering is the newest addition to Crew Carolina's extensive list of culinary offerings. Personalizing events throughout the Charleston and Asheville areas, Carolina Catering offers an exceptional array of culinary choices, wine selections and event planning options, all perfected by the experience possessed by the talented team of chefs and event coordinators employed by this most successful catering group.

For more information about Crew Carolina, LLC, call (843) 577-7188 or log onto www.crewcarolina.com.

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