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
Island Vibes Story
Behind the Bar: Come party with PJ at Acme
College taught PJ Cardarelli that he’d rather work behind a bar than an office desk. While attending Ohio State University, he worked as a bartender and server on the weekends to make some extra cash. After graduation, he dabbled in craft beer and wine and never looked back. When Cardarelli’s parents retired to Charleston in 2006, he helped them move. That first visit to the … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Come party with PJ at Acme
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
Meet the Chef: Charles Arena from Acme
As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, Charles Arena was fascinated by watching his mom and grandmother cook what he called “Italian comfort food.” In middle school, Arena’s family moved to Monticello, New York. He envied his older brother who found a job working in a small restaurant a couple of blocks from their new home. At 14 years old, Arena was also hired to work in a nearby … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Charles Arena from Acme
January 2025’s Pet of the Month: The luxurious life of Luna
Destined to be an island resident, Luna, a foster fail, came to live with Barby and Patrick Harrington three years ago and quickly made the island her forever home. Luna arrived at the Harrington’s home with a name that didn’t quite suit her and after batting a moonshell around on the kitchen floor, she was given her new name. Luna also responds to “Looney” and “Lunatic” … [Read more...] about January 2025’s Pet of the Month: The luxurious life of Luna
