Category Archives: fine dining

Apr 4

Celebrating the beginning of Spring!

Posted by Nicole Leaf on April 4, 2013. No Comments

 By: The Ocean Room Chef de Cuisine, Andrew Venable Sous Chef, Jason Rheinwald Pastry Chef, Ashley Kennedy   Spring is here and there is a sense of new beginnings in The Ocean Room kitchen. Baby radish, young asparagus, spring onions … Read More

Apr 3

We’re Picklin!

Posted by Nicole Leaf on April 3, 2013. No Comments

Basic Quick pickling recipe – by Chef Matthew Fitzgerald, The Sanctuary Chef Tournant It is important that the vinegar be stronger than a 1/1 ratio with water and that the salt content is 5% of the total weight of what … Read More

Nov 2

Fall Harvest at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s restaurants

Posted by Nicole Leaf on November 2, 2012. No Comments

Autumn is here! The bounty of the fall harvest is my favorite of the year.  The literal cornucopia of earthy fall flavors has always been the most fun and challenging to me as a Chef.  This fall we look forward … Read More

Oct 23

Art Unkcorked October 25th at Jasmine Porch features Artist Sally Tharp

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on October 23, 2012. No Comments

Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery feature Sally Tharp at Art Uncorked, October 25th beginning at 5pm.  Enjoy fine hors d’oeuvers paired with inspiring art work, creating a Lowcountry five-star art walk and wine tasting event.  Cost is $15 and includes … Read More

Sep 27

Art Uncorked September 27th at The Sanctuary featuring Curt Butler

Posted by Nicole Leaf on September 27, 2012. No Comments

Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery feature Curt Butler at Art Uncorked, September 27th  beginning at 5pm.  Enjoy fine hors d’oeuvers paired with inspiring art work, creating a Lowcountry five-star art walk and wine tasting event.  Cost is $15 and includes … Read More

Sep 13

Art Uncorked – Sept. 13 featuring Jimmy Craig Womble II at The Sanctuary

Posted by Nicole Leaf on September 13, 2012. No Comments

Jasmine Porch and Wells Gallery welcome Jimmy Craig Womble II as the first artist of the season at Art Uncorked, September 13th beginning at 5pm. Living on the coast of North Carolina, Jimmy Craig Womble II shows a great love … Read More

Aug 22

The Atlantic Room is back and swinging!

Posted by Nicole Leaf on August 22, 2012. No Comments

            Now that the craziness of the PGA Championship is behind us we can finally get back to business as normal at The Ocean Course.  We learned a lot about what a major sporting event … Read More

Jul 9

Refreshing Summer Spirits and Local Pairings

Posted by Nicole Leaf on July 9, 2012. No Comments

            June 21st was an evening paired with high end tequila and fresh, local culinary. The night began with a light breeze on the patio of Jasmine Porch restaurant. Here friends, family and new acquaintances … Read More

Jun 21

The Ocean Room- Spicy Tuna Roll

Posted by Nicole Leaf on June 21, 2012. No Comments

Sushi Roll- 101 by Sushi Chef, Karen Stabler Method of production for spicy tuna roll: Lay a thin layer of rice (approx 1 cup) on a half sheet of nori (roasted seaweed).  Make sure it is the rough side of … Read More

Jun 15

Epic wedding cakes at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Posted by Nicole Leaf on June 15, 2012. No Comments

     Springtime on Kiawah means warm breezes, fresh blooms and of course weddings.  The Pastry Department of The Sanctuary handles most of the hotel’s weddings during the spring and summer.  The process of getting the cake from the oven … Read More