Originally from Brazil, started her career there at culinary arts school. When she moved to the United States in 2011, she was hired as a line cook for a high-volume steak house at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in New Hampshire, where she prepared lunch and dinner for 400 to 600 people a day. After a year there, she moved to R2L, an upscale restaurant located on … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort
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Meet the Chef Ken Vedrinski of Coda del Pesce
Raised by his Italian grandmother who didn’t speak a word of English, Ken Vedrinski was made to attend 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. mass every Sunday morning in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. After the later service, other Italian immigrants from the congregation came back to the house for his grandmother’s home cooking. Vedrinski recalled how the aromas from her kitchen instantly … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef Ken Vedrinski of Coda del Pesce
Long Island Cafe gets a splash of new ownership
]When the time came for Ravi Scher and his silent partner to pass the torch to new owners of Long Island Cafe and the adjacent IOP Raw Bar, it was a natural progression for the Lackey family, owners of Imagine One Hospitality, to purchase the iconic island establishments. Based in Hickory, North Carolina, the Lackeys have owned a home on Isle of Palms for decades, according … [Read more...] about Long Island Cafe gets a splash of new ownership
IOPizza’s new ownership forged by friendship
In October 2024, IOPizza Co co-owner Benj Farmery and his business partners realized it was time for a transition. While Farmery’s good friends Patty Lamond and Dan Langdon, owners of The Refuge, and Mike Gandy, owner of Tru Blues House of Wings in Mount Pleasant, convinced him to keep the business going, Farmery persuaded each of them to come on board as associates. The new … [Read more...] about IOPizza’s new ownership forged by friendship
January 2025’s Recipes of the Month: Savory recipes to spice up a cold snap
It is possible to start the new year with healthy, seasonal and local fare that is as comforting and hearty as it is delicious. Candice Herriott, author of “Provisions to Plate,” showed us how by sharing the following recipes. Farro with Chicken and Brussel Sprouts Created by Chef Jacques Larsone As the most famous adult beverage in Italy, the Aperol spritz has a low alcohol … [Read more...] about January 2025’s Recipes of the Month: Savory recipes to spice up a cold snap
