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Patrick on Channel 2

Laura Bright — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:08:14 +0000

The fifth annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival is in full swing here in Charleston. Chefs, media professionals and foodies from around the country are enjoying a weekend full of great food and fun throughout the city!

Patrick Emerson, Maverick Southern Kitchens Wine and Beverage Director joined Tara Lynn of Channel 2 this week to give tips on wine pairings, while also discussing the Wine + Food Festival Pinot Envy Uncorked! event taking place on Saturday.

Patrick on Channel 2

Enjoy this weekend celebration of the vibrant culinary scene in our wonderful city!

Welcoming Winter Wine Fest

Laura Bright — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:54:32 +0000

Sad to see 3 for $30 come to an end? Wait until you see what we have in store for February!

As you are enjoying your final 3 courses for $30 meal on Sunday, we will be getting set to pop the cork on our 8th Annual Winter Wine Fest. As a way of thanking our Maverick Collection members, we will offer them exclusive savings on all bottled wines throughout the month of February.

That’s not all! We will also dedicate the blog to wine for the month of February. Wine Director Patrick Emerson will be reporting about his current travels in New Zealand’s wine country, and our restaurants will provide other fun wine facts and tips throughout the month.

February will truly be “Wine Month” here at Maverick. Cheers to that!

Winter Wine Fest Deals for Maverick Members:

Save 50% on wines priced $50 or less.
Save 25% on wines priced $51 or more.

Save 25% off Maverick Wines at Charleston Cooks!

Offer available Sunday through Thursday at our Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and Greenville restaurants. Available Tuesday through Sunday at High Hammock and daily at Charleston Cooks!

Not a Maverick member? Click here to learn more.

Resolve to Enjoy 3 for 30 all January!

Laura Bright — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:40:58 +0000

Inspired by South Carolina’s upcoming restaurant week – Maverick Southern Kitchens introduces “3 for 30″ for all of January. Guests can choose from three options in each of the three delectable courses at our restaurants, for just $30. Best of all: chef’s selections will change regularly and reflect the best of what they’ve got cooking any given day.

Maverick Southern Kitchens Greets January with a Tasty Program!

A Match Made in Culinary Heaven!

Laura Bright — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:09:30 +0000

Join our Frank Lee and his friend, chef Bob Waggoner (formerly of Charleston Grill and now U Cook with Chef Bob) for a memorable evening of food and wine. The two fishing buddies are joining forces in the SNOB kitchen to whip up five delectable courses of their favorite dishes. Winemakers from The Crossing and Geyser Peak will also be on hand to guide pairings for each course. The evening starts at 6:30 with an hors d’oeuvre course. For just $68 (plus tax and gratuity), this one’s sure to sell out – fast!

MSK Chefs featured on cover of Chefwear catalog

Laura Bright — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:39:15 +0000

Chefwear, one of the premier suppliers of quality chef clothing, has featured Maverick Southern Kitchens on their recent catalog cover.

Our chorus line of characters include (left to right):

Reggie Bailey (former sous chef at OVPH), Jim Walker (Chef de Cuisine of OVPH), Adam Sellers (former tournant chef at OVPH), Anthony Gray (Executive Chef of High Cotton Charleston & High Cotton Greenville), Emily Kimbrough (chef, instructor at Charleston Cooks!), Shawn Kelly (sous chef at Slightly North of Broad), Patrick Rebholz (sous chef at High Cotton Charleston), Chelsey Conrad (line cook at Slightly North of Broad), Mary Coveney (retail sales manager, instructor at Charleston Cooks!), Frank Lee (Executive Chef & Vice President), Mike Wutz (sous chef at High Cotton Charleston), Danielle Wecksler (chef, general manager of Charleston Cooks!), Mae Jordan (instructor at Charleston Cooks!).

Bastille Day Bash

Laura Bright — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:07:06 +0000

High Cotton in Charleston will host a Bastille Day Bash on July 14th. 12 amazing wines, French-themed hors d’oeuvres. It is sure to be a wonderful time.

For more information, click over to our Web site.

MSK’s Dick Elliott awarded Volunteer of the Year

Laura Bright — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:13:58 +0000

Almost 700 guests celebrated the 236th year of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Meeting held Friday night at the Convention Center.

In addition to great food, camaraderie and laughter, recognition and awards were presented to several key individuals and organizations for their committment and contributions.

The management and employees of Maverick Southern Kitchens proudly congratulate our own “Mr. E.” on his Volunteer of the Year award, earned for his successful leadership of the chamber’s 2009 Total Resource Campaign.

Those who are familiar with Dick Elliott (president) know that in addition to hospitality and great cuisine, he is deeply committed to economic development of the communities in which we serve.

Read more about the Annual Meeting and join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients:

Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award
Mt. Pleasant Mayor Harry Hallman

Chamber Staff of the Year Award
Janet Newham

1773 Chamber Award of the Year
Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Volunteer of the Year Award
Dick Elliott

Slightly North of Broad featured in Knoxville Magazine

Laura Bright — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:23:19 +0000

In the May 2009 issue of Knoxville Magazine, Janet Testerman did a destination article highlighting the best Charleston has to offer, and she had great things to say about Slightly North of Broad:

“Restaurants

Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B.): Voted Charleston’s best restaurant in 2006 for quintessential Charleston lowcountry cuisine from an open kitchen. Request Shane Diviney as your server. 192 E. Bay St…”

New Happy Hour Menu at the Post House

Laura Bright — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:46:38 +0000

Starting June 15th, the Old Village Post House will be rolling out a new Happy Hour menu with offerings ranging from $6-$8 dollars.

You can view the entire menu on our Web site.

We’re also expanding our drink specials. Now you can enjoy $1 off all beer, $2 off all specialty cocktails, $2 off well drinks. And now our Maverick Private Label wine is priced at $5 per glass, $20 per bottle.

Now you can enjoy even more food and drink specials at the Old Village Post House, in the heart of the Old Village in Mt. Pleasant.

We hope to see you there!

Southern Italy Wine Class

Laura Bright — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:12:51 +0000

Last Friday Patrick Emerson hosted another of his monthly wine classes in our Charleston Cooks! kitchen. The class was sold out and everyone there seemed to enjoy themselves. The class tasted nine wines overall.