the gin joint...

last night we went to the 

gin joint...

high end speciality cocktails

meticulously made...

Drink Proper. Speak Easy. The Gin Joint located in Charleston South Carolina. The drinks are classically made in a way that America’s original bartender would be proud

amazing cocktails...

FALL HARVEST

...just add cold weather, stir, shake and repeat twice daily

$10 Beetroot Collins

Homemade beet molasses, Lemon, Hendrick’s Gin

Johnny Appleseed

Homemade Carolina apple cider, Falernum, Punt E Mes, Bonded Applejack

Aeroméxico

Pecan wood smoked honey, Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Maraschino, Lemon

Bière Domfrontais

Poire Williams Eau de Vie, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Lemon, Pale Ale

what a great saturday morning...

i got up this morning jumped on my

beloved bike and rode to the farmers market to

meet up with some friends...

immediately i grab a triple

iced espresso...
my newest favorite addiction!!

then i was introduced to....

new orleans style beignets!!!

OH MY YUM!!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.
3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm.

dinner tonight!!

460 King St
Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 724-3490

as you know i have been to thailand and basil is as good 

as you can get here in charleston.

it is one of my favorite

restaurants!

it is SO FRESH!

yum! yum! yum!

i love a whole fish!!!!

off i go to dinner!!

F.I.G. food is good!

wow, i am lucky to have this amazing restaurant 
just down the street from me...

fig is rustic and sophisticated.

mike the chef knows how to let his local product shine while

enhancing it's flavors.

see for yourself..

http://www.eatatfig.com/