Ben Towill: Culinary Mastery, Sustainable Food, and Epic Adventures

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas.What drives someone to leave behind the culinary grandeur of New York City for the historic charm of Charleston? Discover the compelling journey of Ben, an English-born restaurateur who trained under Gordon Ramsay before planting roots in the South. We promise you'll gain insights into his motivations for this life-changing move, his dedication to sustainable food systems, and the monumental feat of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.Join us as we spotlight the dynamic duo behind Basic Projects. Ben and his wife Kate, whose impressive background in set design includes work on Wes Anderson films, share their transformative experiences. From the bustling streets of NYC, where Ben managed The Fat Radish, to opening Basic Kitchen in 2017, learn how they navigated the challenges of launching a successful restaurant in Charleston. Their story is one of resilience and innovation, epitomized by strategic decisions like adding a hamburger to their menu to expand their appeal.But their adventures don't stop at the kitchen. Get inspired by their cross-country biking odyssey, the story of their friend Charlie’s transformation through cycling, and the riveting 3,000-mile nautical race they completed as the Dreamboats team. You'll hear about the life lessons they've gleaned from these incredible journeys—lessons in teamwork, community, and the power of perseverance. Tune in for a captivating episode that marries culinary ambition with extraordinary adventure.The Harbor House Party Vol. II brings together conversation, connection, and live music for one unforgettable night in Charleston - all while raising funds to support the Harbor Entrepreneur Center.On September 23, guests can choose how they experience the night, from an intimate VIP gathering at Share House to the roundtable and live music at Music Farm featuring the Futurebirds.HarborEC.org Join Camp Happy Days on Saturday, September 19th for Happy Steps, a 5K run/walk on Sullivan's Island in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The race starts and finishes at The Island Club, where we invite you to stick around for the afterparty featuring food, drinks, raffles, auction items, music, and race awards — all benefiting Camp Happy Days and the children and families we serve. https://www.camphappydays.org/happysteps How can Charleston businesses get noticed, found and chosen? The Charleston Marketing Podcast, brought to you by Charleston AMA and recorded at Charleston Media Solutions, answers the marketing and media questions local business owners are asking. We explore media buying, advertising budgets, radio, digital marketing, storytelling and the customer journey, with practical strategies for growing your business in today’s attention economy. CharlestonMediaSolutions.comSupport the showTitle Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing AssociationPresenting Sponsor: Charleston Media SolutionsAnnual Sponsor: ‪SCRA; South Carolina Research AuthorityQuarterly Sponsor: King and ColumbusCAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen, Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.comProduced and edited: RMBO AdvertisingPhotographer | Co-host: Kelli MorseScore by:  The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenuStudio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew ChaseYouTube...