Category Archives: The Ocean Room

May 6

Fruits of the Season at The Ocean Room

Posted by Nicole Leaf on May 6, 2013. No Comments

By: The Ocean Room Chef de Cuisine, Andrew Venable Sous Chef, Jason Rheinwald and Pastry Chef, Ashley Kennedy Our local farmers are beginning to harvest the beautiful fruits from their crops and what better way to showcase them than with … Read More

Apr 30

Soft Shell Crabs are in season

Posted by Nicole Leaf on April 30, 2013. No Comments

On Wednesday, April 24th Ellie Berry of Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co. told Charleston’s newspaper the, Post and Courier, that by her count ‘only seven to ten days are left before live and local crabs will be gone’ from the … Read More

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

Mar 6

Sustainable Seafood Dinner at The Ocean Room

Posted by Nicole Leaf on March 6, 2013. One Comment

Designed to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina’s restaurants, the Sustainable Seafood Initiative helps ensure that consumers have fish for the future by teaching our partner chefs about sustainable and local seafood, assessing their menus, … Read More

Jan 18

Sanctuary reopens after annual top-to-bottom refurbishment

Posted by Mike Vegis on January 18, 2013. No Comments

Early every January, the resort closes The Sanctuary for a top-to-bottom cleaning & polishing making the hotel virtually brand new.  The lobby is totally cleared of all furniture and rugs and floors refinished and furniture and drapes cleaned.  Here are … Read More

Dec 14

Bid Farewell to 2012

Posted by Nicole Leaf on December 14, 2012. No Comments

We hope you’ve got your dancing shoes! As the sunsets over beautiful Kiawah Island on Monday, December 31st islanders, guests and visitors alike are invited for a culinary experience and celebratory evening you’ll never forget. Whether you join us at … Read More

Dec 3

GOURMET AND GRAPES 2013 BRINGING TOP ITALIAN, AMERICAN AND NEW ZEALAND WINERIES TO FEBRUARY CULINARY AND WINE EVENT BENEFITTING THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER

Posted by Nicole Leaf on December 3, 2012. No Comments

Tuscan Vintner Lionello Marchesi Bringing Italian Wines to February 8th-10th event  For lovers of food and wine, February is shaping up to be a month unlike any other in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Top chefs and wineries are coming to … Read More

Nov 30

Garth Herr — The Sanctuary’s main “Wine Guy”

Posted by Nicole Leaf on November 30, 2012. No Comments

Garth Herr knows his wine.  He better…  He’s Sommelier at The Sanctuary’s premier restaurant, The Ocean Room.  Garth began his Beverage Specialist career in Richmond, VA in the early 90’s and wrote his first wine list for TJ’s at The … 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

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