Laurel-aged Charleston gold rice horchata sorbet: ($4)

I've been mesemerized by the very idea of Laurel-aged Charleston rice ever since Anson Mills introduced it a couple of years ago. Charleston...

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Pairing: Great with chocolate or whiskey - a sipping bourbon or perhaps a hot cafe mocha.

Sea Island, gluten-free, heirloom ingredient, homage dish, horchata, rice (Calasparra, Carolina Gold, other specialty), unique/rare varietal, and vegan

Posted 03/25/13 - Share this entry

Shortribs with a Boudin Ragu: ($25)

This dish began when my friend Martin Wallner of Chef Martin's Alpine Brand Sausages dropped off a new sample yesterday afternoon - boudin m...

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Pairing: Occhipinti SP 68 - blend of Nero d'Avola & Frappato

gluten-free and watercress (local)

Posted 01/26/13 - Share this entry

Creole Fried Clams, ca. 1885 with Remoulade and Herb Salad: ($9)

I am among many things a clam junkie, so when one of my favorite 19th-century Junio League cookbooks, Creole Cookery by the Christian W...

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Pairing: Cold beer

farm-raised, gluten-free, historical dish, and regional favorite

Posted 12/05/12 - Share this entry

Catlapa Grove Berkshire Pork Chop... pumpkin risotto, braised chard, honey scented brussels sprouts, bacon jus, pickled cranberry: ($28)

We have been getting in 1/2 hogs from Trent and Jackie at Catalpa Grove.  They are mostly pastured hogs.  Beautiful hog.   I...

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Pairing: Truchard, Syrah Carneros, California - 2009

farm-raised, farmer (local/regional), farmers' market, gluten-free, handmade, pasture-raised, rancher (small scale/family), squash (specialty varieties), and sustainable

Posted 10/19/12 - Share this entry

Grilled Endive and Raddicio with toasted Hazelnuts, Amish Blue Cheese and White Balsamic Dressing: ($6)

I love grilled raddicio, and belgian endive goes to soften those flavors. With cooler weather coming in, I wanted more fall flavors on the menu....

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artisanal, gluten-free, nuts (fresh/green), and small plate

Posted 09/22/12 - Share this entry