The New Menu at Terra

A new appetizer to the Menu is:

Chicken and Dumplin’s, consisting of braised and pulled Wil-Moore Farms Chicken Legs, Potato Gnocchi and Chantrelle Mushrooms

Also returning to the Appetizer Menu is:

Beet Carpaccio, made with Roasted Red and Golden Beets, Celery Root Remoulade , Pistachios and Orange Supremes

New to our Entrée Menu is:

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lentils du Puy, Roasted Beets, Broccolini with a Lemon-Caper Beurre Blanc

And, returning to the Menu:

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Anson Mills Polenta, Haricot Vert, Gremolata, Braising Jus

Upcoming Area Wine Tastings

Gervais & Vine

620-A Gervais St., (803) 799-8463, gervine.com Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Wines of Trinchero Family Estates hosted by Mike Echevarria of Trinchero. A two-course California Cuisine paired with wine. $29 ($24 for Wine Club members). Call for reservations 799-VINE (8463).

Nov. 20: Sixth annual Beaujolais Nouveau Release Party featuring food and wine from France. Details: 799-VINE (8463).

Vino 100

120 Sparkleberry Crossing, Columbia,(803) 699-9122, www.vino100columbia. Nov. 20: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Third annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration with traditional Thanksgiving foods and desserts. Get your wine event listed. Send an e-mail to food@thestate.com.

A Devine Evening Tonight!

A Devine Evening holiday open house with over 30 participating merchants open their doors for a festive fun filled night. Tree light with mayor Coble at 6pm at the Devine Street fire station, free carrage rides from columbia carrage works, palmetto pipe band, sandlappers singers, a visit from Old Saint Nick and much more.

In addition, Charity auction for HArvest Hope Food Bank. Items Include autograph Hootie & the Blowfish poster, gift certificates from Diannes on Devine & Tranquil Moments Day Spa and much more. Bring the family for some free family fun.

More Info at doorsofdevine

Cellar on Greene—Undoubtedly a Welcomed Addition

We all knew it was coming for a while and we patiently waited with baited breath when the Cellar on Greene blog went live. I cannot say that I am writing this after my first visit, because I have become a regular at this distinctly Columbia wine bar. Why is it distinctly Columbian (South Carolina not the country)? Well, first of all it's owned by Ricky Mollohan, you probably recognize his name if you're on the Mr. Friendly's email list. It's located directly next to Friendly's and across from the Salty Nut. What could be more Columbian than the Salty Nut?

Anyhow, back to the food. We started off with a flight of wines. With such a variety to choose from I advise finding someone else to hull you around after an evening at Cellar. Next, we had the house salad, a generous portion of well dressed greens atop (here's where it gets good) Haulome deep fried Greek cheese. If you have never had this, it's amazing! Next we had a well thought out cheese plate and the scallops. The rice that accompanied the scallops could have been a little better as it seemed a bit pre-made and sodium laden. The scallops were seared perfectly and loaded with sumptuous flavor.

For the most this place usually pleases. Good food, a nice atmosphere, and of course, a great selection of vino. What's more, it's in Five Points, not the Vista! Closer to my side of town!

All and all (Best *****) (Price $$$$$)
Food ***
Service****
Atmosphere**
Drink List ****
$$$

Sarabella's Wicked Chutney

She's a former South Carolinian who's namesake was my nickname as a child. Anything called Sarabella MUST be delicious and it is. I topped a juicy pork tenderloin sandwich with this stuff and the husband found himself licking his fingers. Not good manners but a fabulous product.

It goes great with your cheese and summer sausage, as well as venison, quail, dove, duck, lamb, elk, wild boar, beef and pork tenderloin, turkey, ham, roasted chicken, catfish, fried shrimp, crawfish tails, and chicken tenders. The list goes on, just like the flavor.

Find it at already available at Gourmet Shop and Simply Savory.

Orangeburg Welcomes Haute Cuisine

Check out Four Moons,

The resturant specializes in “Contemporary Artistic American Cuisine,” creating unique dishes with flair served by professionals in an engaging atmosphere. To enhance their experience, diners select distinctive wines from the 2,400 bottles and 500 label list which recently earned a 2008 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Evenings begin in Phases Moon Bar where friends can meet for end-of-the-day drinks and tapas. Special events can be hosted in the Crescent Room. Four Moons is open Tuesdays through Saturdays for dinner from 5:30. Phases Moon Bar serves from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday brunch is served 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Reservations are accepted by phone at 803-531-1984 or through their website, FourMoons.com.

I haven't made the trip yet but I heard it was a worth its weight in gas money!