Beaufort restaurants kicking off an inaugural Culinary Month (reminder)

(Update January 22: Just a little reminder that the events are ongoing, and are on for tonight.)

The month's events span Fridays and Saturdays on January 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, and February 4 and 5 at five downtown restaurants. All will offer a price fixed (aka prix fixe) menu of three courses for $25 that is available with reservations only from 6 to 10 p.m.

And it sounds like the restaurant community is pretty excited. "We are thrilled to be a part of this effort," said Plums Inc. Owner Lantz Price. " What a great way to celebrate the cuisine — and the talent — of our area."

Here's who's participating and what they're offering:

• Plums on Bay Street
  Beaufort crab butter,
  Smoked oyster and potato salad with arugula,
  Lowcountry shrimp etoufee. 
  (843) 525-1946
  
  
• Saltus River Grill on Bay StreetRoasted Beet Salad, Frisee, Walnuts, Fresh chevre, Balsalmic Vinaigrette.
  Chef's Nightly Special
  Lemon Bars with Meringue.
  (843) 379-3474

• Panini's Cafe on Bay Street
  Flash Fried Goat Cheese Croquette,
  Bacon Laced BBQ Shrimp and Aged Extra Sharp Cheddar Grits,
  and Pan Seared Sirlion with Gorganzola and Rosemary Jus
  (843) 379-0300
  
  
• Breakwater on Carteret Street 
  First Course (pick 1)
  - House Salad: Artesian lettuce, citrus vinaigrette, grape tomatoes, red onions & gorgonzola
  - Low Country Chowder: Local fish, shrimp, corn & tomatoes in a seafood broth with andouille sausage, fingerling potatoes and cornbread crouton
  Second Course (pick 1)
  -Chili Rubbed “Coulotte” Top Sirloin: 8 oz “Coulotte” cut top sirloin grilled with ancho chili rub, baby portobello and espresso mushroom sauce, buttermilk mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
  -Grilled Mahi Mahi: Grilled Mahi filet topped with smoked tomato salsa served with buttermilk mashed potatoes, and sauteed fresh vegetables
  Third Course (pick 1)
  -Molten Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
  -Crème Brûlée
  (843) 379-0052

• and Bricks on Boundary
  [menu to come.]
  (843) 379-5232

We'll keep you posted with new restaurants and menus as we hear them. 

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