Seared diver scallops with crispy Charleston gold rice cake, smothered okra, pickles baby corn, basil: ($23)

It's okra season and that means smothered okra, which is best with rich seafood. Scallops are a great light option in the summer and I'v...

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Pairing: German riesling

Prince Edward Island, corn, farmer (local/regional), house canning/preserving, regional favorite, regional specialty, and tomatoes (local/specialty)

Posted 08/14/12 - Share this entry

Roasted guinea hen Eugene Walter, creamed sweet corn and barley, pickled peaches, mustard greens, summer truffles, jus: ($24)

This dish was inspired by the memoirs of Eugene Walter, a fantastic book called "Milking the Moon" which is filled with fascinating gl...

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Pairing: Red Streak cider, or a ripe viognier

TG (transglutinamase), black truffle, corn, dairy (local), farmer (local/regional), farmers' market, foraged (purveyor), homage dish, house canning/preserving, house pickling, housemade charcuterie, and peach (local)

Posted 08/13/12 - Share this entry

Summer Manhattan: ($11)

Since we're partial to whiskey year-round and we love a good Manhattan, we've put some quintessentially Southern touches on this cocktai...

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Pairing: Cheese straws as a snack.

artisanal ingredients, bitters (housemade), corn, house canning/preserving, and jam/preserves in cocktails

Posted 08/08/12 - Share this entry

Ice Cream Trio: ($8)

To satisfy our craving for ice cream during summer, I'm offering a sampling of our home made ice creams which change a bit as the season goe...

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Pairing: A cup of coffee or your favorite tea will hit the spot.

farm-raised, farmer (local/regional), farmers' market, handmade, heirloom ingredient, house canning/preserving, strawberries, and unique/rare varietal

Posted 07/10/12 - Share this entry

Sour Cherry Bavarian Cream, Cherry Conserves, Homemade Marshmallow, Chocolate Rye Crumbles: ($7)

I love a light, cool Bavarian cream in the summertime, especially given how hot it's been and it's likely to continue. These are the kin...

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Pairing: Cafe au lait, or a sweet bourbon cocktail

cherries, dairy (local), farmer (local/regional), farmers' market, gluten-free, handmade, and house canning/preserving

Posted 07/02/12 - Share this entry