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No wine region is more exciting right now than Beaujolais. The appellations of Morgon, Chiroubles and Chenas may not be as well-known as Gevrey-Chambertin or Margaux, but in recent years the Crus of Beaujolais have become far more popular.
It helps that Beaujolais is such a dynamic region. The diversity of terroir, which doesn't just permit different expressions of Gamay but also requires different methods and approaches to making it, in conjunction with relatively low-cost vineyard land, has led to a number of new high quality producers making fabulous wines.
Another factor that can't be overlooked is real estate. It's hard to justify experimentation in regions where the land is so expensive, and while only billionaires and insurance companies can afford to buy top terroir in Burgundy, many mere mortals have been able to find a foothold among Beaujolais's vines over the last decades.
Beaujolais, like many French regions, ranks its vineyard sites. Ordinary vineyards can produce simple "Beaujolais," while vineyards in higher-ranked villages can label their wines "Beaujolais-Villages." Those wines tend to offer more than the basic Beaujolais: more complex flavors and more structure. Best of all, the vineyards in the ten Beaujolais Crus can label their wines with the Cru name only (so, "Morgon," rather than "Beaujolais"). These wines represent the best of the Beaujolais: serious, delicious, and often age-worthy wines.
The ten Crus, from north to south are: St-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-á-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Cote de Brouilly. Each one has its own personality, and its own charms.
Here at The Establishment we feature some of the many great wines from the region. Our cuisine lends itself to be enjoyed with many styles of wine, but Cru Beuajolais is something that can be paired with almost all of our dishes. Please come in and enjoy! We look forward to seeing you.
We're celebrating TWO YEARS since our re-opening post 2020 (aka ... the year of the plague). We love ya'll. We really truly do. Thanks for coming back. We'll see you again soon!
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NEW MENU ITEM: Copper River King Salmon, pickled green strawberry, cucumber water, fennel frond. Full menu and reservations at link in bio
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Collaboration Dinner with Savannah's Common Thread will support Rootstock Foundation
4 courses + wine + cocktails
June 5th, 2023
We are excited to announce that the first Give Back Charleston Dinner of 2023 will be featuring Common Thread Restaurant of Savannah, GA. Chef Howells is collaborating with Chefs Brandon Carter, Joseph Harrison, and their team to showcase two of the best restaurants in the Southeast
Dinner will commence at 6:30pm with a happy hour and light hors d'oeuvres beginning at 5:30pm. The Dinner Menu will consist of four courses with wine pairings and ALL proceeds will benefit Rootstock Community Foundation. Please join us for an exceptional dining experience to benefit a great cause. We look forward to hosting you!
Tickets in bio!
Special thanks to our friends at @eobrewing and @edmundsoast for helping put on a SPECTACULAR collaboration last night! It was rad.
Check out our link in bio for details on our next dinner on June 5th with Common Thread of Savannah!
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Last chance for tickets to the beer dinner of the year! The Establishment is teaming up with @eobrewing to host a spectacular 5-course food, beer, and cocktail dinner. This is going to be a great night - don't miss it! #beer #beerdinner #craftbeerlife #beerlover #craftbeer #beergeek #beertime #drinklocal #craftbeerlover #beers #cocktails #edmundsoast #chsdrinks
Want to join an incredibly talented kitchen crew and learn to create incredible seafood dishes? Offering the best pay for BOH employees in Charleston. Benefits available. Closed every Sunday and Monday
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It's Charleston Cocktail Week! Come by Broad Street and try our award-winning Ole Spiced Bobbie. Made with rye whiskey, spiced maple and a black walnut and cardamom bitters, this drink is sure to satisfy
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New to the menu and only on through the weekend: Porchetta Tonnato with mizuna, pickled ramp, and celery.
Christian Abbott (or just “Abbott”) is Chef de Cuisine at The Establishment. Abbott has been a key contributor to the team and has made a huge impact on the great food coming from our kitchen. Dishes like our whole fish with char sui rub and popcorn rice exemplify how he has elevated an already great kitchen's culinary prowess.
You will often find Abbott running the expo station in our open air kitchen. Please say hi next time you're in and ask him about his adventures in Vermont. From all of us at The Establishment, thank you Abbott!
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Our featured happy hour specialty cocktail this week is the Beet of the Night (see what we did there?). This beautifully colored favorite features rye whiskey, a beet shrub, vermouth, aperol, and a bourbon soaked cherry
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