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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

Thanksgiving Turkey

Wine Recommendations for Thanksgiving

The traditional Thanksgiving feast combines so many different flavors that it is a challenge trying to find the perfect wine pairing for the meal.  I usually recommend choosing a wine that is a personal favorite and running with that.  If you love Zinfandel from Paso Robles, rock it out.  There are few things more American than a big red from … Read More

Shellfish in a Buttery Broth with Lemon and Herbs

Music to Your Mouth 2011

The sun was shining, the water was calm and the smell of delicious food greeted over 500 guests at the Palmetto Bluff Music to Your Mouth 2011 Culinary Festival. Executive Chef Frank Lee and his culinary team represented Slightly North of Broad at this year’s festival, fitting right in with some of the Southeast’s finest chefs.  Chef Lee, assisted by … Read More

Left to Right: Lisa Cody, Christine Goodrich, Drew Miller, Danielle Christenson, Ashley Dodds, Andrew Dietrich, Exective Chef Ramon Taimanglo, Vice President of Operations David Marconi and Cindy Dunagin.

High Cotton Donates Lunch

  We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give- Winston Churchill On Wednesday, November 2, 2011 High Cotton Charleston donated lunch to the guests of the  Neighborhood House as part of Charleston Chefs Feed the Need program.  Feed the Need, recently honored by the National Restaurant Association with its 2011 Restaurant … Read More

Maverick Private Label Bourbon Whiskey

Take the Maverick Challenge!

I had a disreputable upbringing in England.  At a tender age, I was brewing (and tasting) beer with my father and making (and tasting) apple wine with my mother.  Those happy memories have stayed with me ever since, so it comes as no surprise that when offered the chance to make our own line of spirits at Maverick, I quickly … Read More

1.Boone Hall Plantation

Weekend Under the Oaks

Driving down the oak-lined entrance to Boone Hall Plantation you can’t help but take in the beauty of historic Charleston. During the Southern Living Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall you also experience the smells and tastes of our city’s rich culinary culture. This year’s Taste of Charleston was a two- day affair for the taste buds. Maverick Southern Kitchens … Read More

5. Poached Mussels with pernod, fennel, shallots, tomatoes and chervil butter

Old Village French Bistro Dinner

There were no berets in sight Wednesday but the flavors and aromas transported guests to the French countryside while remaining tucked on Pitt Street at the Old Village Post House. Executive Chef Frank Lee’s passion for French cooking combined with Chef De Cuisine Bryan Lindsay’s creativity to craft a delicious five course French Bistro Dinner. The Poached Mussels welcomed guests … Read More

40.Manager Jason Callaway, Guest Chef Michael Kramer, Executive Chef Frank Lee, Sous Chef and Wine and Beverage Director Patrick Emerson at High Cotton's Spirits Dinner

High Cotton’s Euphoric Weekend

High Cotton wrapped up a great Euphoria festival Sunday, September 25th with smiles and cheers for an amazing weekend filled with delicious food, talented friends and refreshing cocktails. We kicked off the celebration with our maverick Private Label Liquor Launch Party on Thursday. We had live music, specialty cocktails and a special bar menu. We had great feedback on liquors … Read More

16. Lowcountry Devil Crab plated

Old Village Crab Trap

No one was feeling trapped during last Wednesday‘s Crab Dinner at the Old Village Post House. In fact, we had so much interest we scheduled a second Crab Dinner on Thursday! Chef Frank Lee and Chef Bryan Lindsay created a unique four course menu with a mix of old and new school recipes, techniques and flavors. Guests were greeted with … Read More

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Bethel Trails Farm Trip

Not only do we serve fresh local ingredients, we go the extra mile (several miles) to visit the farms to spend time with farmers and learn more about their products. Six of us recently took a field trip to Bethel Trails Farm in Gray Court, SC. Owner and farmer Steve Ellis took us on a tour of his land and … Read More