Check out what’s new in the food world
.jpg "Home cooks can compete for the best dish at Slow Food at Indie Grits at 701 Whaley.")
New dining venues
The Green Olive, a Turkish and Mediterranean spot in the old Miyo’s location on Main Street behind the State Capitol, offers a varied menu that includes pizzas, flatbreads, kebabs, baba ghanoush, gyros, shawarmas and more. 922 Main St., (803) 764-3740, find out more on their Facebook page.
Sahara The Epicurean byAl-Amir
Golden Chick
Coconuts Caribbean
Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
Dining/Food-related Events
PJs & Pearls Brunch to benefit local domestic violence victims, Sistercare and Epworth Children’s Home, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 11, at Southern Occasions, 137 N. Oak St. in Batesburg-Leesville. Hosted by the Women’s Society of Batesburg-Leesville, participants are asked to wear their best pajamas and pearls while enjoying a beautifully prepared brunch and inspirational entertainment. Tickets $10 per person, information call Lois Black, (803) 413-2437 or email loisblack@sc.rr.com
Creating A Buzz: How Kristian Niemi Launches His Restaurant and Bar Concepts
Days of Wine and Peonies
Wine and Tapas Master Class at Gervais & Vine,
Competitions
Literary cake contest To celebrate National Library Week (April 12-18), the State Library will host a literary cake decorating contest. Participants may submit cakes decorated to represent a character from a favorite book, a favorite children’s book cover, or anything else book-related. Participants must register online.www.statelibrary.sc.gov
Home cooks throwdown at Slow Food at Indie Grits.
Cooking classes
Learn to make sushi at SakiTumi. Tuesdays and Thursdays between 5-8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays between 5-5:30 p.m., couples and small groups can call and arrange classes in the art of making sushi. Pricing options include food and class or choose to include wine or hot sake. Call (803) 931-0700 after 2 p.m. for scheduling or information. SakiTumi is at 807 Gervais St.
McCutchen House at USC.Wine classes:
http://www.hrsm.sc.edu/mccutchen-house
This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM with the headline "Check out what’s new in the food world."