A restaurant specializing in ambitious Mexican cuisine will serve its last customers nearly one year to the day after it opened on Johns Island. Colectivo, owned by Alex Yellan and Chad and Holly Dennis, will permanently close after dinner service Aug. 31. The decision to shutter was a financial one, said Yellan when reached by phone Aug. 26. “I could not be more proud of the work that we did as a team in that building,” he told The Post and Courier. “In particular I’m humbled by how much hard work my kitchen staff put in.”   Colectivo’s brand of Mexican food was new to…

I’ll be honest outside of the hot dog eating contest on Coney Island I’ve never given much thought to the sport of competitive eating. In fact, I find the entire idea of it disgusting and nauseating. But apparently the state of North Carolina doesn’t despise this organized sport (yes you read that correctly) as much as I do. Yes, North Carolina ranks as one of the best states for competitive eating. This is according to research by our friends at Betway. They analyzed “Google search data for relevant terms, the number of MLE native eaters, and the number of food challenges available…

Hello, I’m Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow. The Clemson Food Systems and Safety Agents often present classes to help you learn how to can foods safely. Improperly canned foods can develop botulism an extremely harmful toxin that can lead to death. Weirdly, this is the same bacteria used in Botox injections, those are formulas that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. If you have a family recipe for canning foods, please check with the Food systems and Safety agents whom you can reach by calling the Clemson Home and Garden Center. Also, you can…

Harry Clark was working as a civil engineer when he made his first loaf of bread. He was hooked the second his hands hit the dough. Clark and his wife, a physician, were living in Los Angeles at the time. He started giving bread to friends and neighbors. Harry Clark owns Radical Bread Co.  Provided He did the same after moving across the country to Charleston, when Clark left his job to become a stay-at-home father.Clark researched recipes while his son was napping. The baking continued and a sourdough recipe was perfected. Clark could now make 15 loaves per hour.When…

Second Harvest Food Bank, WXII 12 partner for food drives Updated: 12:05 PM EDT Aug 22, 2024 YEAR FOR FAMILIES BATTLING FOOD INSECURITY, AND WITH CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL, SOME MAY STRUGGLE TO ACCESS SUBSTANTIAL AND HEALTHY FOODS. OF COURSE, FOOD IS ALSO QUITE EXPENSIVE, SECOND HARVEST SAYS. LAST MONTH ALONE, 77,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THIS PART OF NORTH CAROLINA REACHED OUT TO THEM TO RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THAT WAS JUST LAST MONTH TO TRY AND BRIDGE THAT GAP A LITTLE BIT. WE ARE HOLDING ANOTHER FOOD DRIVE WITH OUR FRIENDS AT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK. CHRISTINE CRUZ…

I have to say this is the beginning of my favorite time of year with the Fall colors on the way along with cooler weather. Eager to get outside and enjoy it, let’s look at 4 spots for the best outdoor dining in North Carolina. According to The News & Observer, recent reports unveil that the Tar Heel State is home to some of the best restaurants for outdoor dining in the U.S. More than likely one reason is our varied landscape and the views it offers along with some fantastic weather, especially in Fall. How OpenTable Arrived At Best…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – One of the biggest dealership franchises in the Midlands is once again contributing to relieving food insecurities in the Palmetto State.For over a decade, Jim Hudson Automotive Group has donated 13 million total meals to Harvest Hope Food Bank.This year, they are providing 2,000,000 meals to the food bank.On Thursday, Jim Hudson and Harvest Hope Food Bank representatives hosted a press conference at 2 p.m. to announce the donation.The donation is a result of the 13th annual Jim Hudson 2000 Sales Event where all nine Jim Hudson locations were tasked with selling 2,000 vehicles within three…

Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Summerville woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $28,036 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Keondra LaCourtney Williams-Jackson, 34, was charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps greater than $10,000 and booked into the Dorchester County Detention Center.The First Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case.Reports of fraud can be made to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, at dss.sc.gov/about/fraud/ or by calling 1-800-694-8518. This article was originally published by a www.postandcourier.com . Read…

If you stop by Smoked for lunch, you’ll be able to try some of McCloskey’s new creations for yourself. Keep reading for a rundown of some of his favorite dishes.Brisket tacos The brisket tacos, which made their debut at Smoked’s Blue Zones Dinner, are now on the restaurant’s lunch menu. Jane Godiner/Staff If this plate of fresh blue corn tortillas topped with house-made smoked brisket, roasted squash, black beans, smoked corn salsa and green sriracha crème looks familiar to you, it might be. McCloskey debuted this dish at the Blue Zones Dinner. Today, they’re marked on Smoked’s menu with a “blue zone inspired”…

NORTH CHARLESTON — A new restaurant from a New York chef is bringing a signature brick chicken, Korean nuggets and hand-cut fries to Spruill Avenue near The CODfather and Holy City Brewing.Barnyard Chicken is now open at 4262 Spruill Ave., where chef Eric Hara is churning out chicken-themed plates in the type of laid-back atmosphere he craved after a career in fine dining restaurants. Hara began his eclectic career in New York restaurants and made his way to California, where he and his wife launched an organic cookie business that sold in Whole Foods Market. He moved to Costa Rica…