Hello, everyone! I am Jamie Sanderson. For many years, I have been know as Georgetown Foodland, promoting and supporting the culinary industry of Georgetown County in South Carolina. Well, a few years ago, I changed the name to The Culinary Encourager and grown my reach nationwide. Use the link to connect with all of our social media pages including our Facebook Page. If you see the hashtag #gotoyournomnomplace you know you’re in for some great eats served by even greater people!
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I was born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina. I am a graduate of The University of South Carolina. I have been married to my awesome wife Adrianne for more than 20 years! I am passionate about working with people in the culinary industry and helping them succeed! Also, working to build business-to-business relationships and seeing the success from those is another passion of mine.
(Blog Hostess Comment: We definitely see some great possible tailgate items on your website that we are going to have to try as we cheer on the Gamecocks!)
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
Going on three years now.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy watching pro wrestling, and I am New York Jets fan.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Brooks Derrick.
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
The Coach House. Reminds me of a restaurant named Ball & Que Restaurant in Georgetown, S.C.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
I just love the design of Main Street and all that it intersects with. It really incorporates the history of the city with a modern twist.
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
Farm Fresh Fast is a quaint eatery with explosive flavors! I love the Bison Burger here!
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Compassion, Care, Safe.
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Definitely Nixtamal Mexican Kitchen! The drinks here are just epic. Oh, and the food… luscious!
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
I would be restaurant hopping. Sitting down with restaurant owners, chatting with chefs, encouraging the staff. Doing photo shoots, live videos. All about encouraging the culinary folks here!
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
Chef Brian Malarkey.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to meet Chef Gordon Ramsay.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Enjoy every minute of what you love doing. The passion you have for something you enjoy shows through your actions, not just words. Be the example. Be the reason. Show people through action that you care!
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Mike Baldassarra of The Slice.
