Striking Oil

Striking Oil

by | Food, Palate

As North Augusta grows, it is wonderful to see the vibrant community change. The most recent addition to the food and beverage scene is Town Square Olive Oil & Wine, located on Georgia Avenue. Owners Tia and Joey Harville elevated the concept of an olive oil shop,...
Good “DRY” Times 

Good “DRY” Times 

by | Food, Palate

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee For thousands of years, alcohol was a necessary part of almost every civilization. The fermentation process would kill potential bacteria, making it often the safer drink before water purification methods were invented....
Petite Sweets

Petite Sweets

by | Food, Palate

By Griffin Nelson Photos by Jane Kortright You don’t have to be a cheesecake person to appreciate the desserts at Arie’s Artisan Cheesecake. You don’t have to be a sweets person or even eat dairy to enjoy one of the many flavors available in the shop at 1202 Town Park...
A Feast for the Senses

A Feast for the Senses

by | Food

By Griffin Nelson Photos courtesy of Inicio Reservations have been made and the meal has even been paid for in advance. We arrive around the time I would normally be getting ready for bed. It was the last reservation available and I’ve heard it’s worth it. The server...
Celebrate In Good Taste

Celebrate In Good Taste

by | Food, In Good Taste

By Vera Stewart Photos by Brent Cline Over my almost 40-year career, I have had to reinvent myself and my craft many times by creating “twists” that give recipes a new look or taste. Sometimes this even includes creating a new display for a familiar favorite. As...
The Best Recipes

The Best Recipes

by | Food, In Good Taste

By Vera Stewart Photos by Dusty Jackson, Atomic Studios What makes a recipe the best? Is it one:  • from a very special family member or best friend? • that turns out perfectly every time? • using your favorite ingredients? I think it’s all of the above. For some...