Archive | April, 2009

Chef de Cuisine Charron Henry

30. April 2009

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One of the best things about Fish is the team of people who make the magic happen every night, and Chef de Cuisine Charron Henry is, quite simply, one of my favorite people. Whenever I see Charron, I feel good. He’s one of those people who makes you feel safe and happy and like everything is [...]

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Quick List of Good Things

29. April 2009

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Please wash your hands before reading this blog post. Thank you. 1. Gil Shuler has a blog. And it’s as inspiring and funny as the man himself. Fantastic vintage advertising, packaging, art and current projects including a vintage canister for poultry laxative. Folks, you can’t make that up. 2. Based upon on all the knowledge currently on the Interwebs, eating bacon [...]

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Christmas in April & Your Sunday Plans

28. April 2009

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First of all, the Southern Accents/JMC Charleston (“it’s always a party”)holiday photo shoot at The William Aiken House has now wrapped. Highlights included: a nearly 14 foot tall live Christmas tree done to the nines (it took about 4 people to get into the House and up the stairs), an exquisitely set dinner party (word [...]

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A new design & career advice from Bea Arthur

27. April 2009

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Check out what we’ve been up to. Yes, friends, it’s a sparkly blog design. Thanks to our friend at Blue Ion for helping our blog mirror the look and feel of our fabulous website and identity. I smell brand synergy, kids! Don’t worry, we won’t go changing the style and substance that matter most: the stories [...]

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What Gin & Patrick Properties Have In Common

23. April 2009

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More gin talk. Well, actually it’s more about marketing, branding and positioning, but I’m using Hendrick’s Gin as the example. But first, a bit o’ history. When I first came to Patrick Properties, I was walking through The William Aiken House one day with Randall. He was regaling me with his encyclopedic knowledge about the House’s [...]

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Earth Day & award-winning goat cheese

22. April 2009

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It’s Earth Day, Internet! Oh, AND it’s Administrative Professionals Day. Very busy, VERY busy. In celebration of Earth Day, check out some insightful commentary on sustainability and some MAJOR controversy surrounding my girl Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl. Nico just buzzed over here to PP HQ to let me know that one of our local producers, Split [...]

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Did someone say happy hour?

21. April 2009

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If you haven’t met Fish Restaurant Manager/Mixologist/Fisherman/Renaissance Man Evan Powell, you are missing one of my favorite people. When it comes to wine and all things mixology, Evan is eager, passionate and tireless in his quest for more and more knowledge. He always has a fantastic wine recommendation, and whipped up a new spring cocktail [...]

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Sunset, big moves & local potluck

20. April 2009

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Thanks to Lowndes Grove General Manager Ashley Gunnin who snapped this gorgeousness on Friday night. Sigh. Happiness along the river. Our friends over at Blue Ion are in the process of a transitional move before they make their BIG move to a new space they’re creating at 301 King Street (otherwise known as “the space [...]

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Design walk, haiku & PROM STORIES!

17. April 2009

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Last night’s Upper King Design Walk was a smashing success and thanks to everyone who came out to support one of the city’s best neighborhoods. The weather was lovely; the sidewalks were teeming with people and hey, the Mayor did the ribbon cutting at SieMatic! Good stuff. Check out the City Paper’s Flickr pics and [...]

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Design Walk & Moo Shu Haiku

16. April 2009

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Gearing up for the Design Walk, people! It’s been quite the hustle and bustle day here at PP headquarters. As you are out and about this evening, stopping by neighborhood hotspots like Lesesne, Blue Bicycle Books, Suite Sole, SieMatic (the Mayor will do their grand opening ribbon cutting!) and more, do remember that our resident [...]

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