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This week in the booth, I’m joined by Charlie Raines and Charles Timmons. As two of the partners in one of the areas newest restaurant ventures, they know good food and how to create a unique concept that captures the public’s attention. Listen & Subscribe Now.
Somewhere around the end of April or beginning of May 2013, Florence will see the addition of a new fusion-style restaurant. Called Long Grain Cafe and located at 260 West Palmetto Street, it will combine traditional Asian and Southern flavors. From the website: “Long Grain Cafe is the blossoming idea of Raymond Ho. Ray grew [...]
The date has been announced. It’s going to be on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Today, April 10, 2013, will be the return of the Downtown Farmers Market (Florence, SC) in the Breezeway on the South side of the 100 block of West Evans Street. It’s next to the Pee Dee Land Trust building. The hours [...]
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been asked to contribute a monthly column on local food happenings and culture to a new regional magazine. It’s called The List and it will be unlike anything out there today. Scheduled to release its debut issue in April 2013, The List will spotlight the people, places [...]
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There is a growing trend (thankfully) for local restaurants to use locally-sourced produce. In this episode I talk with Dale Barth, a long-time proponent of all things local to learn why it’s so important to him. You might be surprised at what you hear and how it’s setting a standard for others.
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Join us as we talk about the practical side to food storage, including why to get started and how to get started. Val and Andrew own and operate SC Real Foods and have the knowledge to demystify what can be – for many of us – an intimidating topic.
Guess what? In a world filled with chains, Florence now has another locally-owned and operated restaurant. I’d say that’s good news. What about you? Cashua Cafe & Grill (914 South Cashua) is in soft opening while ramping up to full service. What we’ve heard is that the menu consists of meat and three for now, [...]
Today, I noted that SCNow.com and the Morning News have launched a brand new original recipe contest. This time it’s all about finding your most creative recipe for a great sandwich. That’s my kind of contest, folks. Below are some key excerpts from the online announcement written by Kimberly Ginfrida. Be sure to go read [...]
We’ve all heard the adage, “A glass of red wine a day is good for your heart.” I’ll tell you what the Mayo Clinic says about that and provide my wine recommendation for March 2013.
On February 16, 2013 the Florence Little Theater brought Mardi Gras to Florence. The sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans combined with excitement of the patrons to create an experience that we won’t soon forget. Here are our photos.
Our good friends and content partners over at SC Real Foods would like to offer you a fabulous opportunity to earn some valuable store credit. If short, if you share your real food recipes with the SCRF community, they will pay you for it! Program Details • SCRF is running a promotion from Wednesday, February [...]
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While we don’t typically celebrate Mardi Gras in South Carolina, it’s nearly compulsory in Louisiana. If you don’t go to the party, the party will come to you. Consider the party to have arrived.
