Atlanta Food & Wine Tasting Tents

2012 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

From Aria to aerial views of Atlanta, we covered serious culinary ground during our trip to the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival this past weekend. High Cotton Executive Chef Gary Mennie and Chef Frank Lee, Vice President of Culinary Development for Maverick Southern Kitchens, charmed Atlantans with their delicious fare and foodie charisma during the three-day affair. Here’s our rundown: … Read More

Joe Palma

Too Hot for the Kitchen – Meet Joe Palma

Meet Joe Palma, new Executive Chef at High Cotton. Joe is no stranger to Maverick Southern Kitchens,  while attending the College of Charleston, he worked at Slightly North of Broad as a line cook under Chef Frank Lee. After working for some of the best chefs in Washington, DC and New York, the vibrant food culture and beautiful beaches lured … Read More

Mr. Crab Zipper

Shrimp Season Here We Come!

This past Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the maritime tradition of the Blessing of the Fleet in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival gather hundreds of people who come out to enjoy bands and of course seafood  to support local Shem Creek shrimpers including Maverick Southern Kitchen’s shrimp and seafood supplier, Mark Mahefka, … Read More

Mrs. E with Slightly North of Broad's Confederate Jasmine

Spring Gardens of Maverick Southern Kitchens

Spring is in full swing with highs in the 70s, pollen in the air and tasty veggies like tomatoes and asparagus available. Maverick Southern Kitchens’ properties take full advantage of the ideal growing season with various plants, herbs and flowers around the perimeters. Mrs. Dayna Elliott, resident green thumb, among other responsibilities at Maverick Southern Kitchens, tends to the gardens … Read More

All-local dish of a Vietnamese Sub with Daikon Salad

5th Annual Chef’s Potluck

Rain and a little shine, this year’s Lowcountry Local First’s (LLF) 5th Annual Chef’s Potluck was a delicious celebration of Charleston’s finest local growers, chefs and producers. Slightly North of Broad partnered with Hudson Family Farms and Keegan-Fillion Farms to prepare our all-local dish of a Vietnamese Sub with Daikon Salad. With the beautiful Middleton Plantation as the backdrop, tunes … Read More

We provided our signature Maverick Cocktail which includes Maverick Vodka, Dry Madeira, unsweetened ice tea, fresh lemonade and mint infused simple syrup

Scene and be SCENE

The rain held off just long enough for Spoleto SCENE to kick-off its inaugural party Wednesday, April 18th where Maverick Southern Kitchens  provided libations for all. The full line of Maverick Private Label Spirits were proudly on display and served along with the signature Maverick Cocktail which includes Maverick Vodka, Dry Madeira, unsweetened ice tea, fresh lemonade and mint infused … Read More

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Late Filers’ Revenge & Million Dollar Margarita

  It’s Tax Day! If you haven’t already filed your taxes and used your refund on the latest TV or hottest vacation spot, today is the day to complete your filings! So after you hit send on your return, or if you’re old-school after heading to the post office to make sure your return is postmarked in time, here are … Read More

Prince Edward Island Mussels

Maverick’s Gluten-Free Options

We’ve all heard of the Gluten-Free diet by now, where many embrace a gluten-free lifestyle for medical and health reasons.  Maverick Southern Kitchens has also taken to the gluten-free way by offering gluten-free options at all restaurants including Slightly North of Broad, Old Village Post House, High Cotton Charleston and High Cotton Greenville. Charleston Cooks! is also now offering   gluten-free … Read More

LLF

Eat Local, Be Local

Maverick Southern Kitchens has been sourcing local produce since its start.  As Executive Chef Frank Lee likes to say it’s part of our DNA.  We source local to help support the local economy and at the same time provide our guests with the most flavorful and fresh ingredients available. So supporting Lowcountry Local First (LLF) Eat Local Month is a … Read More

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The “Lost” Recipe of William Deas

Chef de Cuisine Forrest Parker shares his recipe and findings for the Lost Recipe of William Deas Shrimp Bisque. This wildly popular dish was featured in March at the Old Village Post House’s monthly wine dinner, where living history is a bite away! In Charleston, the story of Mr. William Deas and his invention of She Crab Soup is the … Read More