Local restaurant owners, food truck operators, caterers, and other food-based businesses can learn how to attract media attention at Lights, Camera, Flavor., a media masterclass set for January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cathy Novinger Leadership Center, 1107 Williams Street, Columbia.
Hosted by Khali Gallman, CEO of Epitome., the class will feature media professionals, journalists, influencers, and PR experts offering practical guidance on earning news coverage, working with influencers, pitching stories, preparing for TV appearances, and building long-term visibility. Topics also include food photography, accessibility of business information, restaurant aesthetics, and maximizing food demonstrations.
Speakers include representatives from The Post & Courier Columbia, WIS-TV, Garvin Design Group, Experience Columbia, and Epitome.
The event is open to restaurant owners, chefs, food truck operators, caterers, bakeries, and culinary startups. Early-bird registration is $15. Registration is available at lightscameraflavor.eventbrite.com.



