(Published for Camel.com, Taste It All Project, May 2014)
Category Archives: Wine
The Moscow Mule and other craft cocktail phenomenon
Bluffton, SC – Spring has sprung in the south, where chef’s and restaurateurs are rolling out new beverage menu’s in anticipation of a busy summer season.
Here in the Lowcountry I’m fortunate to have upwards of 1,000 restaurants within a half hour drive of my house, where competition is fierce for attracting a regular customer base.
Is your business looking for a boost? The growing trend in craft cocktails and culinary inspired beverage lists has guests at some of the area’s most popular restaurants coming back for more.
If you haven’t noticed, Homemade Bitters, Fresh-made Everything, Moscow Mule Parties, Ladies Night’s with complimentary Champagne and Prohibition Era Cocktail Lists are all the rage.
If you’re up for a road trip – or simply craving a good drink, check out:
- Bluffton: Bluffton Room (ask for Bob), NEO and Pour Richard’s.
- Hilton Head Island: Lucky Rooster, Wise Guys and Ocean Lounge
- Savannah: Chive, Local 1110 and Circa 1875
- Beaufort: Breakwater, Luther’s and Lowcountry Produce
Cheers! … and don’t forget to tell them Chris sent you!
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Local restaurant hosts benefit for Napa earthquake relief
Bluffton, SC – They’ll be popping corks on some good juice in Bluffton tomorrow night when Hogshead Kitchen and Wine Bar hosts a farm and sea-to-table wine and food pairing dinner with Cakebread Vineyards.
The famed winery is one of the many Bay Area vintners affected when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck just six miles southwest of Napa California’s famed wine country on August 24, 2014.
It was the strongest earthquake to strike the Bay Area in 25 years and has caused an estimated $x in damages to the Napa community.
Executive Chef/ Owner John Pashek is locally known for creating twists on contemporary Southern cuisine. Here’s a sneak peek at his casual, yet upscale pairings menu written special for tomorrow nights event:
Reception: 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa) paired with Crispy May River Oyster with Lavendar Honey, “Sugar Beet” Tuna Tartare with Bruleed Pineapple
2012 Chardonnay (Napa) paired with Grilled Lobster Tail with Orange & Chili Marmalade and Gorgonzola Beignets;
2012 Pinot Noir (Two Creeks Vineyards, Anderson Valley) paired with Crispy Pork Belly with Buttered Turnips, Greens, Roasted Pistachios and Blueberry Gastrique;
2010 Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) paired with coffee-crusted New York Strip Loin with Buttered Leeks, Truffled Mushroom Risotto and Bing Cherry Demi Glace;
2012 Zinfandel (Red Hills) Warm Fudge Brownie with Double Chocolate Ice Cream and White Chocolate-pecan Caramel.
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RIP Chef Trotter
Sadly had to cross a visit to Charlie Trotter’s off my Bucket List when Chef Charlie Trotter retired last year. Never thought he would be gone so soon. RIP Chef Trotter
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