A special event honoring the local shrimp industry will take place at the
Old Village Post House, Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Shrimp Toast! - a gourmet wild shrimp and wine dinner will feature a courtyard reception and a four-course dinner with freshly caught wild local shrimp dishes, each paired wines. Special guest Kimberly Carroll of Raul’s Seafood on Shem Creek will be on hand to share experiences of sustaining the heritage of the local shrimp trade, as well as tales of a life spent making a living on the water.
The menu is created by Frank Lee, Executive Chef and Jim Walker, Chef de Cuisine, with wine pairings by Patrick Emerson, Wine and Beverage Director. The event costs $48.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The full menu is included below, and can also be viewed on the web site.
For guests wishing to stay overnight at the inn, a special room rate for wine dinner guests is $100 plus tax. Amenities include hi speed wireless internet access, continental breakfast and more.
Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 843-388-8935. The Old Village Post House is located at 101 Pitt Street at Venning, in the heart of Old Mt. Pleasant. It is a property of Maverick Southern Kitchens, owners of Slightly North of Broad, High Cotton, Charleston Cooks!, and the new High Hammock at Pawleys Island. For more information visit the web site at www.oldvillageposthouse.com.
