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Chew on This
By Deidre Schipani, The Post and Courier
Chef at Sanctuary Robert Wysong, executive chef at Kiawah Island's signature restaurant the Ocean Room at the Sanctuary, recently announced the appointment of Kevin Ives as chef de cuisine. Ives moves to Kiawah from L'Escalier, the AAA Five Diamond restaurant at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla,. where he had been restaurant chef since 2004. He reported to work on June 18, and his plans include an overhaul of the current menu. Ives replaces Chris Brandt, who left the Sanctuary this spring for new opportunities in New York. Ives has refined his skills and culinary vision in the kitchens of John Farnsworth's John's Island Club; with Matthias Radits at The Breakers, and with Peter Merriman at Bamboo Bistro, Maui, Hawaii. Look for an eclectic mix of influences from North Africa to France, Spain to Southeast Asia, as Ives puts his spin on the platters of this region's top destination dining establishment, The Ocean Room. Fish nets Nico Romo Fish Restaurant, 442 King St., has recently welcomed Nico Romo as executive chef. Romo, a native of Lyon, France, brings 13 years of culinary experience to his new position. Romo came to the United States in 1999 as a sous chef at Chez Philippe in Memphis, Tenn. He worked as the sous chef at The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead/Atlanta, executive chef at The Cafe at East Andrews and most recently B.E.D. at The Glenn, a boutique hotel in Atlanta. Openings Chef Fred Neuville opened the Fat Hen Restaurant, 3140 Maybank Highway on Johns Island. The Fat Hen pays homage to Charleston's Huguenot culture, with French-inspired Southern fare. Chef Ed Keneipp has opened Paradise Catering and Personal Chef Service. For all your in-home entertaining needs, receptions, cooking classes along with setting up your summer kitchen at the beach house or the villa, contact Chef Ed at 327-1815. The Charleston Shucker Company opened in Mount Pleasant and specializes in personalized, engraved oyster knives. The Charleston Shucker Company can be reached at charlestonshuckerco@yahoo.com or by calling 819-9070. For more information, go to www.charlestonshuckerco.com. >Sublime Pies, CakesThe home of all things Key lime, now is the source for "slocal" South Carolina. Sublime Pies and Cakes, 829 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, is serving South Carolina-based foods. Look for local foodstuffs from shrimpers, farmers and artisan food producers, such as Green Grocer, Rio Bertolini, Caw Caw Creek, Keegon-Fillion Farm, Rita's Veggies, Anson Mills, Wild Rooster Sauces, Rita's Jams and Jellies, Lotus Chips and Callie's Charleston Biscuits. Owner Tamlyn Willard encourages us all to "Eat your state on your plate." Mark your calendar Join author Rebecca Lang at a special session on entertaining, Southern style, at Charleston Cooks! June 29 at 6:30 p.m. for fun, food and entertainment. Call 722-1212. Cost is $50. Four for $44 Circa 1886 at the Wentworth Mansion, 149 Wentworth St., revives its special "Four for $44" dinner throughout July. Guests will select four courses from the restaurant's spring and summer menus. For more information, call 853-1886 or visit www.wentworthmansion.com >Friday Night LiveFood, music and fun continue through June and July at Earth Fare. On Friday nights, chef Kim Ortego wows the guests with $5 plates and local musical talent entertain for a worthy cause, the Lowcountry Food Bank. Let's do lunch Social Wine Restaurant and Bar, 188 East Bay St., is open for lunch Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Look for salads, pizza, pastas and gourmet sandwiches. Get more info at www.socialwinebar.com or call 577-5665
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