When Chef Jacob Mitzel was 16 years old, he started working in the cafeteria at Penn State’s York campus. That’s where he derived his passion for the food and beverage industry. After high school, he attended the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts. When he graduated in 2012, he decided to hone his skills and gain as much knowledge as he could by working at various … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chop it up with Chef Mitzel at Long Island Cafe
Behind the Bar
Welcome to our articles tagged as "Behind the Bar." Read about IOP's bartenders, the game they bring to make your libations enjoyable, and the establishments where they work their mixology.
If you are interested in something to eat with your fave cocktail, check out our Isle of Palms Dining Guide, IOP EATS.
Behind the Bar: Have a chuckle with Pat at Laughing Gull
When Patrick Karlovec decided he needed to take a break from college, he was drawn to the food and beverage industry for the flexibility and income-earning potential. “I enjoyed it so much, I turned bartending into a career and never went back to school,” he laughed. “And here we are 26 years later.” In 2005, Karlovec started looking to make a move away from the cold weather … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Have a chuckle with Pat at Laughing Gull
Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort
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
Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
Here on the Isle of Palms, Shan-non Lindsay’s first bartending gigs were at the Banana Cabana and the One-Eyed Parrot. When she had her little boy, she took a hiatus from the food and beverage industry and accepted a position with IBM. By the time her son reached his junior year in high school, Lindsay was ready to resume her role behind the bar. That was 11 years ago, in … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
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
