THE PATRICK E. RINGWALD MEMORIAL CULINARY GARDEN.
Patrick E. Ringwald is remembered as a widely respected and engaged member of Charleston’s food and beverage community. After his death in 2003, family, friends and colleagues established the Patrick E. Ringwald Memorial Foundation to support hospitality and culinary training in the Lowcountry.
In 2004, the Ringwald Foundation approached Trident Technical College with a proposal to design and install a culinary garden at the College’s Culinary Institute of Charleston. TTC readily accepted this unique opportunity to provide its culinary students with hands-on experience in selecting, growing and harvesting herbs and produce to use in their programs of study.
To establish the garden, TTC provided 4,400 square feet of space. Landscape architect Sheila Wertimer worked with the project partners to develop a garden concept and design. Her design includes four growing areas arranged in a parterre style at the center of the garden, flanked by two walking and sitting areas. Construction began in October 2006 and was completed in January 2007.
The Patrick E. Ringwald Memorial Culinary Garden provides a unique learning experience for students at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. It was formally dedicated on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.
Trident Technical College and The Culinary Institute of Charleston thank the following donors for their generous support:
Tripp Alley
Donald and Jennifer Barickman
Sam and Liz Bass
Berlin's Restaurant Supply
James Burns
Lisa Buzzelli (in honor of Joyce Lowe)
Jo Cannon
City of Charleston
City of North Charleston
Wayland H. and Marion Rivers Cato
Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC
Crab Shacks
Davis & Floyd
John Duckworth
Dudley's
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Eiserhardt, Jr.
Fast & French
Francis Marion Hotel
George Hill / By George!
Hospitality Management Group, Inc.
Hyman's Seafood Company
J. Bistro
Lowndes Grove Plantation
Maverick Southern Kitchens, Inc.
The Inn at Middleton Place
Mo Sussman's Steakhouse
Motley Rice LLC
John and Anita Mueller
Virginia Norvell
Patrick E. Ringwald Memorial Foundation
Royal Cup Coffee
Alicia Seay
Samuel Steinberg
Richard Stoney / Crew Carolina, LLC
T Bonz's
Mary and Stoney Thornley
Town of Mount Pleasant
Trident Technical College
Turf Techs LLC
Vickery's Bar & Grill
Sheila Wertimer
Wild Wing Café
Mary Yarborough
