Nothing brings a community together like cooking. Whether you're watching, preparing, or enjoying the delicious end result, cooking is something that's done best with friends. Enjoy old and new friends in a fun, relaxed setting, learning how to create dishes from top local chefs at The Cypress Room at Get Carried Away.

We'll also be pouring a delicious selection of wines courtesy of Pawleys Wine & Spirits. Come to the event in clothing you'd wear to cook at home. We're all friends here! The best part…when you attend Cooking with Friends you are helping to support Friendship Place and programs developed to address food insecurity issues in our community.

The February "Cooking with Friends" will feature culinary talents of awarding-winning Chef Greg Metcalfe and his Sous Chef Chelsea Cribb. Greg started his career more than 40 years ago working in his mother's catering business in Cincinnati, Ohio. From there he went on to hone his skills in places like the five-star La' Maissonette. After traveling the country opening up Ritz Carlton Hotels, he and his wife settled in North Carolina where his love of Southern food started.

The menu for the evening (February 18):

Amuse Busche

Shrimp Louse served on a black pepper and Sea Salt Crostinin

1st Course

Bartlett Pear and Honey Crisp Apple Salad with candied pecans, herbed goat cheese, pickled Vidalia onions and golden beets, heirloom tomatoes, served on mixed greens with a grilled peach vinaigrette

2nd Course

Macadamia Encrusted Fresh Local Red Snapper pan seared and placed on a bed of Thai noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, garlic and sesame oil, then topped with brown butter poached shrimp and lemon grass Beurre blanc.

3rd Course

Julie's Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with raspberry coulis and maple whipped cream

When Greg is not donating his talents and time to local charities, he's busy running Southern Comforts in Pawleys Island that he owns with his wife.

We kick off on February 18 at 6:00 p.m. and should end shortly after 8:00 p.m.



Cooking with Friends is brought to you by Get Carried Away, Pawleys Island Wine & Spirits, Friendship Place and Greenskeeper Florist.

Join us Sunday February 16th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Wicked Tuna for a full day of Live Music, All-U-Can-Eat Oysters, Local Craft Brews, Vendors, Food Trucks, and some of the best Bloody Mary’s on the beach sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka – the Vodka for Dog People - and New South Brewing - the Beer From Here!

Sample Bloody Mary’s from local families, clubs, businesses, and restaurants with a variety of recipes and garnishes from 11am-5pm then cast your vote for this year’s People’s Choice Award. 

All-U-Can-Eat Oysters are just $25 steamed hot and fresh! Bring your own oyster knives/gloves or purchase them for just $3. 

All oyster shells will be recycled by SC DNR to replenish local oyster beds!

Over 50 local artists, merchants, chefs, and non-profits make everything from handmade clothing and jewelry to stained glass. Fresh pies, pastries and finger food plus a variety of local Food Trucks! 

Enjoy award-winning local brews from New South Brewing, Lindeman’s organic wines, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails for just $4 with valid I.D. 

BYO water bottle to fill up at our FREE WATER STATION!

The KIDZ ZONE will feature inflatables from K-Bar Farms, face painting, FREE arts and crafts, and MORE. 

Want to be a VIP??? Tune in to Wave 104.1 and 96.1 KZQ for this year’s music lineup and a chance to WIN Big Kahuna VIP Tickets! 

Think you got what it takes to win it all? Put Your Bloody Where Your Mouth Is! Sign up online for just $35 per recipe. Got Game? Enter additional recipes for $15 each.

Vendors: 10x10 spots are just $100 and free for non-profits. We are accepting applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis so sign up ASAP. 

FREE SHUTTLES will run from Inlet Square Mall to Wicked Tuna from 10am-7pm. 
Please drink responsibly and call Creekside Cab (843) 357-8444 to make sure everyone gets home safely. 

ALL proceeds fund the Adaptive Surf Project, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization helping individuals with disabilities surf since 2014.

For more info, follow the Adaptive Surf Project on Facebook or www.adaptivesurfproject.com to become a member, sponsor, or volunteer.
 
Volunteer Meeting Thurs. 1/30 from 5:30-7pm at New South Brewery. Individuals and groups welcome!

Thank You for helping us Spread the Stoke!!!

Sincerely,

The Adaptive Surf Crew

Interested in delicious She-Crab Soup, Local Celebrities, Live Music, Saving Dogs and Cats, then note the date and post to your calendar Sunday, February 23rd, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Saint Frances Animal Center is hosting its 2nd Annual She-Crab Soup Cook-off at Quigley’s Next Door located at 251 Willbrook Boulevard.  "Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the competitors will be serving their She-Crab Soup entry in an outdoor heated tent at Quigley’s Next Door," said Ryan Holcomb, Community Liaison," This will allow the entirety of the indoor space for the band, bar, raffle,seating and standing. “
 
She-Crab soup tastes require two (2) tickets, which can be bought at the door in packages. Ticket packages are offered with 24 tickets for $20 or 12 tickets for $10. These packages are available also online and include a bargain package of 26 tickets for $20, sold only online.
 
Online purchases should be made by February 21st. 

Direct link to the tickets sales is here: https://sfanimals.networkforgood.com/events/18332-2020-she-crab-soup-cook-off
 
There will be cash bar and live music by the Paul Grimshaw Duo.
 
Contest judges are, in alphabetical order: Jamie Arnold (WMBF-TV), Crystal Costa (WPDE-TV), Connor Ingalls (WPDE-TV), Frank Johnson (WBTW-TV), Trey Paul (WPDE-TV), Ed Piotrowski (WPDE-TV) and Jamie Sanderson (Georgetown Foodland).
 
 
Sponsors to date of the She-Crab Cook Off are Georgetown Tree Service, Reliable Appraisal, Friends of the Saints, Coastal Appraisal Services and generous individual donors. “Their support is much appreciated, ”said Holcomb.
 
As of this date, restaurants and individuals who plan to Wow attendees with their entries are:

Alfresco Bistro, Buzz’s Roost, Dead Dog Saloon, Gulfstream Cafe, Hanser House (last year’s popular choice winner), Harrelson's Seafood, Inlet Affairs, Natural Born Grillers, Pawleys Island Raw Bar, Quigley's, Wicked Tuna and The Rustic Table.
 
Proceeds from the event assist Saint Frances Animal Center to care for the lost, abused and neglected animals of Georgetown County and to give these dogs and cats a second chance at the life they deserve.
 
As more information becomes available regarding the She-Crab Cookoff, including participating additional restaurants and sponsors, visit the website www.sfanimals.org and check the Facebook page here, which is updated daily.
 
For questions regarding this event, or if attendance is not possible but donating to Saint Frances Animal Center is an option, please visit the website, Facebook page or call 843-591-5844.