Event Details

Join us at Lost Isle for a one-of-a-kind Chef's Dinner celebrating the rich history of Moruga Hill Rice told through the lens of Chef Chaz Brown, a culinary storyteller and passionate chef whose family journey is steeped in history from Johns Island to Trinidad.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich heritage of Moruga Hill Rice over this exclusive multi-course family-style dinner experience, signature cocktails, and rum sampling.

Gather under a canopy of chandeliers and star-lit skies as we share the captivating story of this unique grain, told over live fire by Chef Chaz Brown, a celebrated chef and food historian, joined by Chef Josh Taylor, a Georgia-native and Executive Chef|Partner of Lost Isle. With roots tracing back to Johns Island, embark on a cultural journey from West Africa to the American South, and finally to Trinidad. Savor the flavors and tales of Moruga Hill Rice to Southern soul dishes in an immersive dining experience that honors its storied past and vibrant legacy.

Lost Isle was recently named '2025 Restaurant of the Year' by Southern Living Magazine and was named 'Top 50 Restaurants in the US in 2024' by the New York Times.
Tickets include the cost of entry to this exclusive event, a multi-course family-style dinner, a signature cocktail, and rum samples.

About the Chefs:

Chef Chaz Brown is a culinary virtuoso with a passion for creativity and innovation in the kitchen. A prestigious French Culinary Institute graduate, Chaz was honored as the Mid-Atlantic Chef of the Year in 2009 and gained national recognition as a competitor on Top Chef Season 9. Currently, he serves as the executive chef of Jose Garces Events in Philadelphia, PA. With deep family roots in Trinidad and extensive experience in Southeast Asian cuisine, Chaz is dedicated to broadening customers' palates through his culinary craft. He aspires to open The Oxtail Exchange, a restaurant dedicated to heat, smoke, and inventive flavors. Chaz will bring his expertise and passion to Lost Isle for this special night, celebrating his heritage and the unique Moruga Hill Rice.
Chef Josh Taylor has been immersed in the culinary world since his childhood in North Georgia, where he worked in his mother's restaurant. His latest venture, Lost Isle, is an all-outdoor live fire restaurant located in Johns Island, South Carolina. Lost Isle has earned a spot on the New York Times' list of the top 50 restaurants in the United States for 2024 and was named Southern Living Magazine's “Restaurant of the Year 2025.” Chef Taylor's dedication to live fire cooking and his deep appreciation for culinary heritage make him the perfect partner for this special event