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Too Hot for the Kitchen

“Too Hot for the Kitchen” question series continues with Chef of High Cotton Ramon Taimanglo. After honing his culinary skills in kitchens across the country, including a position as Executive Sous Chef under the celebrated Chef Bob Kinkead in Washington D.C., Chef Taimanglo happily came home to Charleston, the city that first inspired his culinary career. As Chef at High … Read More

FriedPickles

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday…It’s Super Bowl Sunday

All Maverick Southern Kitchens, which includes Slightly North of Broad, Charleston Cooks!, High Cotton Charleston and Greenville and the Old Village Post House,  doors will be closed all day on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th. We take this time to celebrate our staff and all their hard work.  In the true Super Bowl Spirit, we enjoy the day together, playing … Read More

RussMoore

Too Hot for the Kitchen

We continue our Too Hot for the Kitchen question series with Slightly North of Broad’s Chef De Cuisine, Russ Moore. Chef Moore was named Slightly North of Broad’s first Chef de Cuisine in 2008 and continues to provide inspiration for the culinary creations that delight patrons, 18 years after the restaurant’s opening. “The best part of the day is seeing … Read More

Rob Marines, Andrea Coughlin, Sous Chef Shawn Kelly and Executive Chef Frank Lee

Maverick Southern Kitchens Raising the Barn

The cold couldn’t stop Maverick Southern Kitchens and Charlestonians from coming out to support Keegan-Filion Farms.  The culinary community and supporters gathered at Lowndes Grove Plantation on January 22nd for a fundraising event to help raise money for Keegan-Filion Farms to rebuild their barn. In December, the farm lost their barn and animals in a fire only to find out … Read More

Gary Mennie

Too Hot for the Kitchen

We continue our “Too Hot for the Kitchen” questions with Gary Mennie, Executive Chef of High Cotton Greenville. Gary Mennie has received critical acclaim for his progressive American cuisine. Mennie has worked with some of the top chefs across the country including French Master Chef Jean Francois Metinger at the Mobil Five Star L’Orangerie , Chef Guenter Seeger  at Dining … Read More

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception

Cocktails, Sharks and South Carolina Legislators

Our title sounds like a new reality show but it was actually the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception at the South Carolina Aquarium. Maverick Southern Kitchens was proud to be the Spirits sponsor of this annual event bringing together more than 550 business professionals and legislators from around the region. We offered our full line of Private … Read More

Executive Chef Frank Lee

Too Hot for the Kitchen

Ever wonder what gets Maverick Southern Kitchens chefs cooking? What motivates them to provide delicious dishes to our guests everyday? Or what they have in their kitchen at home and what advice they have for other chefs? Wonder no more! We have asked all our chefs to answer our “Too Hot for the Kitchen” questions and will feature a Maverick … Read More

South Carolina Restaurant Week

Roasted Beet Salad, Sweet Tea-Brined Pork Loin and Chocolate Mud Pie= $30 Barn Raiser Cocktail with $2 from every drink donated to Keegan-Filion Farm= $9 Taking part in the most exciting culinary experience across South Carolina= Priceless   South Carolina’s Restaurant Week has begun and we are thrilled. From Thursday, January 12th – Sunday, January 22nd diners will be treated … Read More

Hoppin John

Eating Some Luck for 2012

As the New Year approaches and resolutions are carefully thought out we are reminded of New Years Day food traditions. One that sticks out especially in the coastal south is eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day which is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck.  Hoppin’ John is an  African dish brought to the South by slaves. … Read More

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Top 4 List of 2011 Wines

While waiting in line at the grocery store yesterday, it occurred to me that for some reason we are all obsessed with year-end lists.  Perhaps this reflects an innate desire to wrap up 2011 neatly, wipe the slate clean and start 2012 afresh.  There are Top Personalities of the year from Time magazine,   Top 100 make-overs from Teen magazine, Top … Read More