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 that insurance did not cover the loss. The goal of the event was to raise $20,000, which was almost met.

To keep everyone warm Executive Chef Frank Lee, Sous Chef Shawn Kelly, Rob Marines and Andrea Coughlin from Slightly North of Broad served local lamb tamales with black beans and salsa verde.

In addition, Slightly North of Broad, High Cotton Charleston and  Greenville, and Old Village Post House have been serving  the “Barn Raiser” Cocktail, a delicious mix of local honey-infused Maverick bourbon, Blenheim’s ginger ale, and orange bitters with every $2 of the drink proceeds to be donated to Keegan-Filion Farms. We were happy to announce that sales have totaled over $2,500 and still counting. The “Barn Raiser” will be offered through the end of the month so be sure to come try out this delicious drink while giving back.

Thank you to everyone who has been supporter our local farmers during their time of need!