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What a summer it has been!

27. July 2010

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I can’t believe that we are wrapping up July!!  Though the unbearable heat has made this summer feel endless, the truth is that it will end.  We must remember to slow down and savor the moments that we are given…tomorrow will come soon enough. I think that one of my favorite parts of this summer [...]

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Food Shame

10. May 2010

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The foodie in me feels some shame today.  I have decided, after multiple attempts this season, that I just don’t love soft shell crabs.  I’m really embarrassed to write that and now I feel that I should hide my head when I walk into my favorite restaurants. I want to like them, I really do.   I [...]

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Meet the Interns, part (how do you write four in French???)…featuring Elizabeth Lewis

28. April 2010

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My name is Elizabeth Lewis and I am from Sumter, SC, a small city about two hours outside of Charleston.  My grandparents lived in Charleston most of my life, so it was almost my second home.  I fell in love with the city during the duration of my numerous visits, so when it was time [...]

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“Sometimes too much drink is barely enough”~Mark Twain

27. April 2010

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Today I’m inspired by a fellow blogger to write about bars….my favorites, my least favorites, and what makes me love a good bar so much. The Oak Bar at the Plaza, NYC How do I love thee, let me count the dirty martinis…. The Oak Bar, to me, exemplifies all that is wonderfully Manhattan.  I never minded going [...]

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On this day in….

6. April 2010

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On this day in…. Today my iphone informed me that on this day in 1888, Thomas Green Clemson died and bequeathed his estate to the State of South Carolina, establishing Clemson Agricultural College. Now I know there’s a ton of Clemson and University of South Carolina rivalry that exists in our state, but we aren’t going to [...]

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Blame it on da Vinci

2. April 2010

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It’s no secret that obesity is a problem in this country.  You can barely turn on the television without hearing about what is quickly becoming an epidemic.  Kids lunches are unhealthy, portion sizes are out of control (muffins shouldn’t be the size of footballs, people), and our ever increasing work days have led to a [...]

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It’s our turn to Feed the Need

1. April 2010

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Charleston Chef’s Feed the Need is the brainchild of Charleston Grill General Manager Mickey Bakst.   The idea was to form a coalition of 52 restaurants, caterers, hoteliers, and culinary schools who take weekly turns feeding the Lowcountry’s hungry.  This was our week to participate and we were proud to help this initiative.

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What’s for dinner tonight?

22. March 2010

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Even though it’s Spring, there is a chill in the air here in Charleston.  It seems like a piping hot Bouillabaisse kind of night, so we found Nico’s recipe and decided to share it with you guys.  If you make it, let us know how it turns out for you!  Enjoy…. BOUILLABAISSE by Nico Romo Ingredients Broth: 1 celery [...]

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Due Preparation

2. March 2010

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This weekend is a big one for Fish. Thursday is opening night of the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival and we’ll be making a big announcement there. Then Friday night we’re hosting a sold out Dine Around dinner, and throughout the entire weekend we’re offering our second annual 100 Mile Dinner. There is a buzz [...]

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Happy Monday to me

23. February 2010

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Yesterday after work I met up with a friend at Fish to try out the new $4 bar menu and I am oh-so-glad I did. Let me paint the picture: After settling in at the purple heart bar (at a comfy barstool with a back- that’s key for this girl) I order my signature Sapporo and my friend [...]

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