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About Me

Justin Burke is a food writer, recipe developer, and queer food activist whose work celebrates community, connection, and dessert. An award-winning pastry chef and author of the debut cookbook Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride (2025), his writing has appeared in Eater, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun, Simply Recipes, and Bake from Scratch. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with his husband and son, where he continues to bake, write, and build spaces that welcome everyone to the table.

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    2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Bubbles + Sweets

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    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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