Local cake artist Julie McAllister was recently featured in Netflix’s hit competition show, Is it Cake?, and she’s bringing the cast to Charleston for a hyper-realistic cake artist residency in boutique hotel, The Loutrel.
The installation begins July 8 and will be free and open to the public through September 30. Guests can expect to see an array of “realistic southern dishes, coastal creatures and baubles.”
For those not familiar with Is it Cake?, or the concept of hyper-realistic cakes, the Netflix show’s description gives a fairly good summary of the fun: “contestants attempt to fool a new lineup of guest judges with hyper-realistic cakes resembling everyday objects.”
Local fans of the show can celebrate the new installation with a meet-and-greet event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 8. Attendees can enjoy complimentary cake and light bites and cake-inspired cocktails will be available for purchase from the Veranda Lounge bar.
Is It Cake?’s season three cast members including Kristin Eagles, Jujhar Man, Timmy Norman, Grace Pak, Raina Washington, Caitlyn Taylor and winner Henderson Gonzalez, will be in attendance. They’ll discuss their inspirations and tactics and reveal their installation cakes.
RSVPs are encouraged via The Loutrel’s website.
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