KSKC to Host High Cotton Chef Ramon Taimanglo

King Street Kitchen Company welcomes Ramon Taimanglo, Chef de Cuisine at High Cotton - one of Historic Downtown Charleston's most recognized dining destinations. Having attended the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Institute in Charleston, Ramon returns to his culinary home after mastering his skills in kitchens across the country - including a position as Executive Sous Chef under the celebrated Chef Bob Kinkead in Washington, D.C. We are excited to see what kitchen secrets Ramon will share....okay yes - our tummies are excited too! But can you blame them?

This installment of our monthly cooking demos proved to be popular looooong before the actual event. The demo quickly booked prior to even sending out our typical official announcement. However, in order to allow those that were not able to book their reservation, we are releasing our typically reserved media passes to the public. Please click the "get tickets" link below to get your name on the list ASAP.

KSKC Chef's Kitchen Demo

543 King Street - Upper King Design District

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

6 - 8 (ish)pm

$20 per guest

*All Proceeds Donated to Louie's Kids*

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Charleston Cooks & Thermador Event!

Maverick Southern Kitchens and Thermador home appliances will be hosting an Open House at the Charleston Cooks - Maverick Kitchen Store on Saturday July 17th from 2 - 5 pm. Charleston Cooks' demonstration studio has just been outfitted with beautiful new Thermador appliances. Be sure to stop by for some good food, wine tasting, and to register for some door prizes!!!

Charleston Cooks Showroom

194 East Bay Street

Charleston, SC

843-722-1212

Fun with Fish, Part deux

Our most recent rendezvous with Chef Nico of Fish Restaurant in the KSKC showroom was, as one would expect, a splendid evening! Not only did we learn how to prepare delicious poached egg dumplings with goat cheese on duck confit, we got to eat them! YUMMMMMM!!!!

If this picture doesn't leave your mouth watering, I don't know what would. If you missed the demo, or even if you were here & are in need of another sample (that would be me), go down to Fish & let Nico create, or re-create, this delicious experience for you - your taste buds will thank you. I know that it is impossible to resist some of the other menu items, so be sure to let us know what your other favorites are!

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Q: What is your favorite Whisky? A: "The next one!"

Sorry to give away the ending - but Hans' response to this question at the end of the video was too good to pass up as the title of this blog.

Each of our events, every 2nd Wednesday, create an entirely unique atmosphere in our showroom - this past event took that to a whole new level. Our guests, the event's speakers - Dutch whisky expert Hans Offringa & jazz historian Jack McCray - , the great jazz music playing in the background, and four featured whisky tastings made it a night like no other.

I'm keeping this blog brief because there are much better writers out there to sum up the evening. Please follow the links below for some great articles about the events. If you missed it, don't fret - there are three other events to take advantage of. {click here for info}

Click here for our favorite local digital news source's "Featured Article" take on the evening (including video above)

Click here for the write up by the lovely Erica Jackson with the Charleston City Paper

Click here for Karen Briggs' article in The Post & Courier.

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***UPDATED***King Street Whisky & Jazz Tour

- Update:  KSKC & Lesesene friends "Thank You" offer - $15 tickets available for tasting with book available at event {click here to purchase} King Street Kitchen Company, Inc. The King Street Whisky & Jazz Tour {Kick-off of Four Event Tour} Wednesday, June 10th 6:00 - 7:30 pm KSKC is proud to host the kick-off of one of Charleston's most unique and exciting events, The King Street Whisky & Jazz Tour.  This event, spread over ten days this July, will consist of four unique events hosted by several of Downtown Charleston's most interesting venues.  As fortune would have it, the kick-off event coincides with our hugely popular "Food and Wine Wednesdays" where local culinary talent is showcased in our home-like, fully functional display kitchen.  However, following the theme of June's event schedule, we are officially adjusting the name of our monthly event to "Food, Whisky, & Jazz Wednesdays" for this event.  At this event you will have the opportunity to meet the world-renowned Dutch author  of "Whisky & Jazz", Hans Offringa.  Hans will host an entertaining discussion of the relationship between single malt scotch and jazz while we offer tastings of several single malt scotches - great Jazz playing in the background of course. Each guest will leave the event with a signed copy of the 208 page full color coffee table book with a foreward by Scottish whisky writer Dave Broom.  Contributing editor for the book is American jazz historian & Charleston resident Jack McCray.  As many of our past guests have experienced - these events sell out quickly & we currently have a waiting list for ticket availability.  Tickets are now officially for sale, however - to ensure a great experience for everyone, we will be placing a strict cap on the number of tickets available.  {Please click here to order your tickets} Demonstration Details: Date: Wednesday, June 10th from 6:00-7:30PM, Dessert at LESESNE from 7:30-8:00PM Cost: $60 per person for admission, book, tasting, and hors d'oeuvres Space is limited, so buy your tickets today! Click here for secure, easy tickets online, or call (843) 408-0543 to register.

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KSKC Collaborates with Herlong & Associates in the 2009 Symphony Designer Showhouse

King Street Kitchen Company is one of 23 area designers chosen to add modern comforts to one of the 2009 Symphony Designer Showhouses in historic downtown Charleston.  KSKC, in collaboration with the talented team at Herlong & Associates, designed and constructed the galley kitchen and the vanity in the bath, along with other design components of the main room. King Street Kitchen Company is located at 543 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston.

Take a step back in time to 1803 as you visit five historical houses enhanced with 21st Century comforts while preserving historical features that span more than 200 years.  Charleston Symphony Orchestra League’s Designer Showhouse, Maison du Pré, features an eco-friendly room, another with space-saving innovations, and two renovated piazzas.  Additionally, this year’s showhouse features a designer boutique offering everything from furniture and housewares to jewelry and clothing; Cafe Intermezzo, where guests can savor Lowcountry-inspired dishes with a French touch; daily musical entertainment throughout the property; and a drawing for a Lexus GS450n Hybrid sedan.

Daily, 10am-4pm, Sundays 1-4pm (closed Easter Sunday). $20; $15 advance. (843)723-0020.

Cooking Demonstration with Wine Pairing on Wednesday, March 11

King Street Kitchen Company

- Cooking Demonstration and Sampling with Wine Pairing Mar 11 -

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Each month, King Street Kitchen Company will hold cooking demonstrations featuring Charleston's finest culinary artists.  This month's special guest is Executive Chef Nico Romo from Fish Restaurant.  Join us next Wednesday, March 11 from 6:00-8:00 for a sampling of delicious food and wine, while taking away recipes that you can easily do on your own at home.

This month's menu includes Nico's famous Shrimp Spring Rolls with chopped bacon and Thai vinaigrette, paired with four wine options!  Mmmmmm!

Demonstration Details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 11 from 6:00-8:00PM
• Cost: $12 per person
• Space is limited, so buy your tickets today!  Click here for easy, secure purchase online.

About Executive Chef Nico Romo:

Lyon, France native Nico Romo was recruited by Patrick Properties owners and operators of Fish restaurant, The William Aiken House, Lowndes Grove and The American Theater, in May 2007. As Executive Chef of one of Charleston's finest hospitality companies, Romo takes pride in using seasonal local ingredients to create flavorful, innovative French-Asian inspired dishes. Menu highlights include roast pork dumplings with sweet soy, goat cheese spring rolls, vermillion snapper, bouillabaisse and slow-cooked palmetto bass.

After graduating at the age of 15 from Helene Boucher Culinary Art School in Venissieux, France, Romo honed his skills through internships for two renowned Relais & Chateaux properties, La Pyramide in Vienne, France, and Restaurant Pierre Orsi in Lyon. Romo moved to the US in 1999 to work as Sous Chef at Chez Philippe in the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. Here Romo had the opportunity to attend and cook for two James Beard house dinners as well as manage the kitchen of the four-star, nationally acclaimed restaurant. Following his tenure at the Peabody Hotel, Romo worked at Cielo in Memphis, and was recruited soon after to work as Sous Chef at The Café at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, GA. Romo went on to later become Executive Chef at The Café at East Andrews in Buckhead and The Milton House in Alpharetta, GA.

Most recently, Romo was recruited to open the third location of the B.E.D. restaurant concepts in downtown Atlanta. Located inside Atlanta’s first luxury, boutique hotel, The Glenn, B.E.D., which has sister properties in New York and Miami, is known to attract celebrities for its contemporary blend of décor, cuisine and style.

Debutant Ball - The Digitel

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