Wines of Italy Dinner


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featuring Master Sommelier Brett Davis


Join us for an exceptional wine and food experience on November 10th! The Establishment is hosting an intimate 4-course dinner featuring wines from Italy and special guest Brett Davis. Brett Davis is a Master Sommelier and will discuss the featured wines alongside chef Elliott Howells' Italian inspired menu. The dinner will begin with passed hors d'oeuvres at 6:00pm, followed by a seated dinner at 6:30pm. Enjoy chef Howells' creative menu as Brett Davis guides us through Italy's diverse wine offerings.  The featured wines will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the evening.

This event will be held in our private dining room. Because Brett Davis will only be in town a short while, this dinner will take place regardless of what kind of weather Nicole may or may not throw at us! 

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The Menu

Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Italian cheese Selection
Prosciutto with tapenade
Marinated artichokes
Poggio al Tesoro Vermentino

1st course
Shrimp peperonata
Pieropan Soave Classico DOC

2nd course
Bucatini, puttanesca
Tornatore Etna Rosso DOC

3rd course
Duck Leg, kale, blackberry jus
Argiano Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

4th course
Tiramisu with luxardo cherries
Ceci Otello Nero di Lambrusco

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Prepaid experiences are non-refundable and cannot be modified or exchanged. Please call the restaurant if changes are needed.

About Master Sommelier Brett Davis

Brett Davis is the Sales & Education Manager of Lux Wines, an importer and marketer of luxury wines with an emphasis on prestigious family owned Italian wineries including Allegrini, Pieropan, Jermann, Ratti, Otello Ceci, Poggio al Tesoro, Brancaia, Argiano and Tornatore. Lux Wines also imports Saint Clair from New Zealand and Department 66 from France and represents Pahlmeyer, Jayson and Mt. Peak from California. 

In 2009, Brett passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ diploma level exam and earned the title of Master Sommelier. Just over two hundred fifty individuals worldwide have earned this certification over its fifty-year history. 

In addition to his current position, Brett consults with restaurateurs, wholesalers and retailers nationally with beverage and service training. He consults with start-up brands creating new products, advising on flavor profiles and development. Considered one of the resident whiskey and spirits experts for the Court of Master Sommeliers, he judges spirits contests, gives regular lectures and proctors monthly exams for others going through the certification process.



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TONIGHT 🎶Demetrius & Corinthian Doctor from 7-10 pm. Come experience the lively piano and vocals from Charleston’s finest jazz duo!

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TONIGHT 🎶Demetrius & Corinthian Doctor from 7-10 pm. Come experience the lively piano and vocals from Charleston’s finest jazz duo! #chsjazz #charlestonjazz #chsevents #chsmusic #charlestonlivemusic #livemusic
“Our recent dining experience at The Establishment was absolutely superb...From the succulent whole fish to the exquisite wagyu beef and the delicious cocktails, every dish was flawlessly executed and incredibly satisfying. 

The culinary excellence was matched by the outstanding service from the staff, who made our evening a truly memorable one.” - Customer Review, July 2024

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“Our recent dining experience at The Establishment was absolutely superb...From the succulent whole fish to the exquisite wagyu beef and the delicious cocktails, every dish was flawlessly executed and incredibly satisfying. The culinary excellence was matched by the outstanding service from the staff, who made our evening a truly memorable one.” - Customer Review, July 2024 #charlestonrestaurants #chsfoodie #charlestonfood #charlestonbars #charlestoncocktails #chstoday #chsevents #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonlivemusic #broadstreet
Do you have your tickets to the Not Your Mother’s Gin Dinner? July 31 • 6 pm • 7 courses paired with cocktails exploring Gins from around the world! $120 all in with taxes and gratuity - don’t miss out on this GINternational experience that takes you from the US to Europe, Australian and even Japan! 

🔗 in bio for tickets

#charlestonfood #chsevents #chstoday #charleston #charlestonfood #gin #gincocktails
Do you have your tickets to the Not Your Mother’s Gin Dinner? July 31 • 6 pm • 7 courses paired with cocktails exploring Gins from around the world! $120 all in with taxes and gratuity - don’t miss out on this GINternational experience that takes you from the US to Europe, Australian and even Japan! 🔗 in bio for tickets #charlestonfood #chsevents #chstoday #charleston #charlestonfood #gin #gincocktails
{blistered snap peas} an absolute must if you’re dining with us tonight 🌻 sunflower purée, black pepper vinaigrette, radish, and a whole lotta pecorino romano.

#chseats #charleston #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants #chsfoodie #eatdrinkchs #chstoday #chsfood #broadstreet #localproduce
{blistered snap peas} an absolute must if you’re dining with us tonight 🌻 sunflower purée, black pepper vinaigrette, radish, and a whole lotta pecorino romano. #chseats #charleston #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants #chsfoodie #eatdrinkchs #chstoday #chsfood #broadstreet #localproduce
Join us from a GINternational dining experience • 7-course menu that explores Gins from around the world. 

Each dish is crafted to celebrate the unique flavors of each gin, where some of the very ingredients of each gin might land on your plate, and paired with a meticulously crafted Gin cocktail and Gin sidecar so you can taste both a composed drink and the uninhibited essence. 

#charlestonevents #chsevents #chstoday #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants #chsfoodie #chseats #broadstreet #charlestoncocktails #chsdrinks #chs
Join us from a GINternational dining experience • 7-course menu that explores Gins from around the world. Each dish is crafted to celebrate the unique flavors of each gin, where some of the very ingredients of each gin might land on your plate, and paired with a meticulously crafted Gin cocktail and Gin sidecar so you can taste both a composed drink and the uninhibited essence. #charlestonevents #chsevents #chstoday #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants #chsfoodie #chseats #broadstreet #charlestoncocktails #chsdrinks #chs
Our macrons are from @almonddustpatisserie, and proceeds from these decadent, beautiful bites benefit @charlestonstage. 

The experts at Almond Dust customize flavors for our guests, that change with the season:

Red-blood orange
Pink-strawberry rhubarb
Yellow-lemon cheesecake
Green-coconut lime

#macrons #chseats #chsfoodie #charlestonfood #patisserie #broadstreet #charlestonrestaurants
Our macrons are from @almonddustpatisserie, and proceeds from these decadent, beautiful bites benefit @charlestonstage. The experts at Almond Dust customize flavors for our guests, that change with the season: Red-blood orange Pink-strawberry rhubarb Yellow-lemon cheesecake Green-coconut lime #macrons #chseats #chsfoodie #charlestonfood #patisserie #broadstreet #charlestonrestaurants
NOT YOUR MOTHER'S GIN DINNER · July 31 · 7 courses featuring gins from around the world! 🔗 in bio for Tickets.

Our 'Not Your Mother's Gin' Dinner will be an immersive and interactive dining experience that will explore gins from regions around the world, from South Africa to Italy and Australia. Each course will be presented with a uniquely crafted cocktail that elicits the flavor profiles of the featured gin, along with a gin sidecar (a tasting sample to the side) to experience its uninhibited essence.

The Establishment’s Executive Chef Elliott Howells and Chief Mixologist, Ryan Wise have pushed the boundaries to create a 7-course menu that will take you on a total sensory experience.  From English peas to Tasmanian pepper berry and lime leaf to pineapple, some of the very ingredients that makeup each gin may appear on your dish or in your glass.
NOT YOUR MOTHER'S GIN DINNER · July 31 · 7 courses featuring gins from around the world! 🔗 in bio for Tickets. Our 'Not Your Mother's Gin' Dinner will be an immersive and interactive dining experience that will explore gins from regions around the world, from South Africa to Italy and Australia. Each course will be presented with a uniquely crafted cocktail that elicits the flavor profiles of the featured gin, along with a gin sidecar (a tasting sample to the side) to experience its uninhibited essence. The Establishment’s Executive Chef Elliott Howells and Chief Mixologist, Ryan Wise have pushed the boundaries to create a 7-course menu that will take you on a total sensory experience. From English peas to Tasmanian pepper berry and lime leaf to pineapple, some of the very ingredients that makeup each gin may appear on your dish or in your glass.
This one’s for the team 🖤 It’s been 3 years since we re-opened our doors after COVID, and our success today is a testament to the resilience, support, and passion of our entire community.

First and foremost, thank you to our incredible team. Your unwavering dedication to upholding our values is unparalleled. Day in and day out, you bring passion, commitment, and heart to everything you do. We’re not just running a business; we’re a family, and each one of you is a vital part of it.

To our farmers, fishermen, purveyors, suppliers, and distributors, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes are the backbone of our operation. You ensure we have the best ingredients and resources to create the wonderful experiences our guests cherish.

And to our amazing guests and the Charleston community, thank you. Your support uplifts not just us, but the entire food and beverage community throughout Charleston. Every shared meal brings us closer together and makes us stronger.

Here’s to many more years of great food, and even greater friendships. From Everyone at The Establishment, we’re honored to be part of your lives and look forward to continuing this incredible journey with you. Cheers 🖤
This one’s for the team 🖤 It’s been 3 years since we re-opened our doors after COVID, and our success today is a testament to the resilience, support, and passion of our entire community. First and foremost, thank you to our incredible team. Your unwavering dedication to upholding our values is unparalleled. Day in and day out, you bring passion, commitment, and heart to everything you do. We’re not just running a business; we’re a family, and each one of you is a vital part of it. To our farmers, fishermen, purveyors, suppliers, and distributors, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes are the backbone of our operation. You ensure we have the best ingredients and resources to create the wonderful experiences our guests cherish. And to our amazing guests and the Charleston community, thank you. Your support uplifts not just us, but the entire food and beverage community throughout Charleston. Every shared meal brings us closer together and makes us stronger. Here’s to many more years of great food, and even greater friendships. From Everyone at The Establishment, we’re honored to be part of your lives and look forward to continuing this incredible journey with you. Cheers 🖤
“Tremendous experience. While it’s hard to rank a Top 5 Charleston restaurants in order, it’d definitely be in the group.” - Customer Review, May 2024

#charlestonrestaurants #explorecharleston #broadstreet #finediningcharleston #charlestoneats #chseats #charlestoneats #chsfoodie #charlestonseafood #localseafood #sustainableseafood
“Tremendous experience. While it’s hard to rank a Top 5 Charleston restaurants in order, it’d definitely be in the group.” - Customer Review, May 2024 #charlestonrestaurants #explorecharleston #broadstreet #finediningcharleston #charlestoneats #chseats #charlestoneats #chsfoodie #charlestonseafood #localseafood #sustainableseafood
We will be closed from Tuesday, July 2 - Thursday, July 4. Thank you for your support as our team takes much-deserved time off, and we'll see you Friday, July 5 🖤
We will be closed from Tuesday, July 2 - Thursday, July 4. Thank you for your support as our team takes much-deserved time off, and we'll see you Friday, July 5 🖤
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• spoon tomatoes, mini eggplants, purple husk sweet corn, baby bell peppers, and jalapeños •

#localproduce #johnsisland #johnsislandtomatoes #southcarolinafarmers #charlestonfood #chseatslocal 
@thesuecrawfordexperience
Limited menu item this evening features a local medley of veggies from Jenkin’s Farm on Johns Island…harvested fresh and hand-delivered this morning from Sue Jenkins Crawford herself! • spoon tomatoes, mini eggplants, purple husk sweet corn, baby bell peppers, and jalapeños • #localproduce #johnsisland #johnsislandtomatoes #southcarolinafarmers #charlestonfood #chseatslocal @thesuecrawfordexperience
Our Viva Tequila dinner was a celebration of hand-crafted, vintage tequilas from small farms in Mexico. Thank you to @derekthedreaded from @winebow,  @thepackiesummerville, and @theladygray__ for helping curate and source the tequilas for this extraordinary evening. 

@tequilaartenom 
@fuenteseca_tequila 
@lagrimastequila 
@drinkcazcanes 
@pelotondelamuerte 
@lalospirits 

#tequila #charlestonsc #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants
Our Viva Tequila dinner was a celebration of hand-crafted, vintage tequilas from small farms in Mexico. Thank you to @derekthedreaded from @winebow, @thepackiesummerville, and @theladygray__ for helping curate and source the tequilas for this extraordinary evening. @tequilaartenom @fuenteseca_tequila @lagrimastequila @drinkcazcanes @pelotondelamuerte @lalospirits #tequila #charlestonsc #chseats #charlestonfoodie #charlestonfood #charlestonrestaurants