Food & drink notes: New distillery opening
New and noteworthy
Hollow Creek Distillery’s grand opening celebration: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Head to Lexington County and enjoy food from the Hudson’s BBQ truck, music by Z93 the Lake, and free tastings and distillery tours. Take a chair or blanket to picnic in the shade, and don’t miss the blessing of the still at 11 a.m. 112 Rocky Ridge Road, Batesburg-Leesville. www.hollowcreekdistillery.com
Take a class
Chef Francois Fisera: Join cooking classes at Fleur de Lys Home Culinary Institute. Classes are $39 per person; wine costs extra. Schedule includes: Saturday, July 23 & Tuesday, July 26, filet of beef flambé stroganoff-style; Friday, July 29, Australia/New Zealand wine tasting with lamb stew; Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 5, seared tuna verde. 3001 Millwood Ave. (803) 765-9999 or www.fleurdelyscolumbiasc.com
Let’s Cook Culinary Studio: Friday, July 22, couples Indian ($90 per couple); Friday, July 29, small plates beach food ($40). 1305 Assembly St. www.letscookculinary.com.
Can-It-Forward Day: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 22. This digital event hosted by Ball Canning will stream on Facebook Live. View real-time recipe demonstrations throughout the day (think fiesta peppers or apricot lavender jam) and for every share, like, reaction and comment on the Can-It-Forward Day Facebook Live videos, a $1 donation will be made to select charities. www.facebook.com/BallCanning
Deals
Cellar on Greene has special pricing during the week – Champagne Tuesdays, half-price bubbly with glasses starting at $3.50; and Half Price Thursdays where some random tasty item is half-off – and the popular three-course dinner starts at $22 per person. 2001 Greene St. www.cellarongreene.com
Tequila, anyone? National Tequila Day is Sunday, July 24, but Tin Lizzy’s is spreading out the fun now through Sunday with $10 flights of three 1-ounce flights of Avion pours, including Silver, Resposado, Añejo and Espresso varieties. 700 Gervais St. www.tinlizzycantina.com
Susan Ardis, sardis@thestate.com, @foodsusan
This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 9:50 AM.