naturally ginger: Friends

I have wanted to eat at Feast in the East Village since it opened over two years ago. Feast is a seasonal America restaurant that offers a modern spin on the traditional dinner party. All plates are served family style. You pay a fixed price for a multi-course feast.

It pays to know the owner, who created a custom Feast for my friend Kwabena's birthday celebration. Kwabena is the best of the best and it was an honor to be amongst his guests to celebrate.

We started with a sip of Cava and a cheers to the birthday boy.

The feast began with a salad and soup as well as bread. Simple yet luxurious.

We watched in amazement as the table quickly filled. Fish, chicken, potatoes, and multiple vegetables including spaghetti squash, brussels sprouts and mushrooms littered our table. We ate until we were stuffed. Incredibly full and blessed.

It's not a birthday without dessert. This is a butterscotch vanilla custard number that was melt in your mouth delicious.

Happy Birthday Kwab. Hope it is the best year yet!

xoxo

naturally ginger

Welcome to Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. Palmetto Bluff is what they call the "Ultimate Southern Escape" and one of my favorite places in the world. This plantation like community is home to many and a luxury destination for few. It is a vast expanse of land bordered by the May, Cooper and New River, steaming with wildlife, outdoor adventure opportunities, fine dining and luxury amenities. Many people have bought land and built homes on the property, but you can also rent a cottage at The Inn for the ultimate luxury Low Country getaway.

The incredible thing about Palmetto Bluff is many of its amenities are still open to the public. Wilson Village, located about 5 miles from the entrance, is home to restaurants, shops, activities and even a post office. There is so much I could say about Palmetto Bluff. I hope you'll visit the website and read more about all it has to offer. The beauty of the Low Country is truly exemplified through this destination.

Back in South Carolina for the week, I was excited that all my friends were able to come into town to visit. We met up at Buffalos for lunch, located in the heart of Wilson Village. Buffalos has a variety of seating options with views of The May River, the Chapel as well as the old Wilson home ruins.

I was very excited to see my sweet friend Allison. She and her husband are expecting their first child in about a month. They made the drive from Charleston just for the catch up.

I love those friends that no matter how much time passes, you pick up right where you left off.

Once everyone arrived we headed inside to eat. The story of Buffalos is actually really interesting. In 1917, Alfred Lee Loomis purchased a large amount of property on Hilton Head Island that he turned into a preserve for riding, hunting and fishing. One of the animals put on the preserve were buffalos. When the buffalos realized they were being hunted, they decided escape rather than stay and get shot. The buffalos swam through the water and ended up at the property that is now Palmetto Bluff. Little did they know that Palmetto Bluff was also a hunting preserve. Above is one of the original Buffalo that was hunted.

Six out of seven of us got the Grilled Cobia Fish Tacos. The homemade corn tortilla was packed with perfectly grilled fish, cabbage slaw, cheese, and peppers. I chose to pair it with a black bean avocado salad that complimented well.

Kathleen was the only to stray and opted for the Crab Cakes with a side of Sweet Potato French Fries. These two items are probably some of the best on the menu.