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Spring Bling

No question Spring (and pollen) is in the air.  I had to scrape off the windshield of my car this morning just to be able to peak through the glass.  I guess it’s better than having to deal with ice scrapers at this time of year as we would further north.  If you find yourself sniffling through allergy season right … Read More

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Going Virtual at the Old Village Post House Inn

The Old Village Post House Inn has gone virtual! We now have virtual tours of all of our six beautiful rooms. With a full 360 degree view, you can move through our Inn just as if you were there. Our six distinct and well-appointed rooms provide a choice of sizes and style. Amenities include wireless high-speed Internet, cable TV, telephone, … Read More

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Cookin’ with Charleston Cooks!

With both demonstration and participation cooking classes, beginners and experts alike will delve into an array of deliciousness with Charleston Cooks!  Our demonstration classes let you sit back and learn how to make the recipes, explaining the techniques in-depth as we go along. You still get to enjoy a generous tasting of all recipes prepared, along with a glass of … Read More

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Did you know corned beef only began to be associated with St. Patrick’s Day at the turn of the century?  Cabbage has been a staple in Irish cooking but Irish bacon was originally served with cabbage in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Many of the first Irish immigrants living on New York City’s Lower East Side could not afford … Read More

13th Annual Chef's Feast

13th Annual Chef Feast

Executive Chef Frank Lee donated his time and delicious Bourbon Molasses Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream to the 13th Annual Chef Feast last night at The Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center.  With over 700 in attendance, the evening was a huge success. Chef’s sweet treat was so popular it sold out before the evening concluded!  Lee was one … Read More

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Too Hot for the Kitchen

We are finishing out our “Too Hot for the Kitchen” question series with Danielle Wecksler, General Manger and Lead Instructor of Charleston Cooks! Danielle made time to answer our questions between cooking classes, opening up two new Charleston Cooks! stores and managing a bustling retail shop! Which is a testament to her hard work, dedication and attention to detail that … Read More

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Weekend

Among the Birds of Prey Flights, Fly Fishing demonstrations and DockDog competitions, take time to enjoy the Southeast’s finest cuisine with Slightly North of Broad, High Cotton and the Old Village Post House this weekend. Now in its 30th year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has grown to be the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting over 500 … Read More

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“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams…” A Valentine’s Day to Remember

When I was a little lad in England, I used to get really anxious on Valentine’s Day. The tradition there was to send an anonymous card to the one you “fancied” with a big question mark drawn at the bottom. If I received one, I’d spend hours deciphering hand-writing samples, trying to figure out whether that sexy cursive writing was … Read More

Too Hot for the Kitchen

We just introduced you to the Chef de Cuisine of the Old Village Post House, Forrest Parker, who joined us from the “Music City”-Nashville, TN. There he led the culinary teams of seven dining facilities as Executive Chef at one of the world’s largest and most distinctive resorts, Gaylord Opryland.  Now settled in the Old Village, we have asked him … Read More

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Maverick Southern Kitchens Employee Party

There were Native Americans, cowboys and even some members of the Donner party showed up; it was another Maverick Southern Kitchens Annual Employee Party. Can you guess the theme yet? It was a Wild West day, including fun with a mini Food Truck Rodeo, prizes and costumes! Celebrating our staff and their dedication to hospitality with our employee party is … Read More