Sweet & Sensual Pop-up

Some say dancing is the language of love, well salsa dance instructor Georgia Schrubbe of Baila Conmiga is fluent in sensuality. Others say food is the key to a lover’s soul, then pastry Chef Danetra Richardson of Swank Desserts creates treats that will empassion the mind, body and soul.

The pair’s Sweet & Sensual Pop-up featured delicious macaroons and close dance steps. We loved seeing a room full of women spinning and twirling around in a room scented by powdered sugar.

Swank desserts also created cocktail inspired confections at www.swankdesserts.com

Miss Schrubbe teaches more intensive dance classes, for more information visit www.bailaconmiga.com.

Brooklyn Brews at Blossom

On an unusually busy Sunday afternoon, Blossom Restaurant on The Market hosted a six course meal paired with cold summer brews. The head chef at Blossom worked closely with Andrew Maxson of Brooklyn Brews to comprise a menu that represented southern comfort food elevated. The first course introduced us to a zesty Green Market Wheat beer and light flavorful bite of yellowfin tuna. Our favorite courses of the evening included batter fried chicken and waffles topped with Bourbon maple syrup, powdered sugar and local strawberries enjoyed alongside the “I wanna Rye It” blend from Brooklyn Brews.

This black owned brewery based out of Brooklyn, New York plans to make a mark in Charleston’s growing beer game. Look out for your opportunity to taste a Brooklyn Brews available at locations like Blossom.

“Be Yaself” Book Launch

Justin Beaufort or JB, a North Charleston native, wrote an autobiography called “Be Yaself” that chronicles his past life and future endeavors. JB  had his book launch at Aria’s Lounge on Saturday and it was filled with smiling faces of young black entrepreneurs waiting to purchase a signed copy of his first book. JB has set a standard here in Charleston with his positivity and constant hustle. We congratulate him and can’t wait to read his book; sure it’s a page turner.

“Be Yaself” can be purchased at www.createspace.com/5439969

Punchy Afternoon

Summer Punch course at Cocktail Club Charleston

There’s no better time for sharing an ice-filled punch bowl than summertime. The mixologists at The Cocktail Club Charleston displayed their extensive collection of punch bowls during an afternoon punch making course. We watched as the bartenders prepared Pimms Punch and Watermelon Sangria.

Mixologist Ryan Welliver informed us that the name “sangria” comes from the Spanish word for bloodletting due to the dark-red color of the beverage. We snacked on fresh popcorn and goat cheese and watermelon salsa bruschetta. Try making your own custom punch bowl at home this summer. Remember this simple rule of thumb – 1 part strong (vodka), 1 part weak (st. germain liqueur), 1 part sour (citrus juice) and 1 part sweet (fruit juice) – and you are sure to impress your brunch guests!

Deluge Charleston

So how we managed to stay dry during the Deluge Charleston family fun day in the sun at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant. Water slides, water cannons and water pistols were available to splash and spray friends and strangers alike. The talented djs with Clubbullies Entertainment  provided tunes that almost made you forget how hot it was! In our shaded spot near Holy City Popcorn, we chatted briefly with Chef Fisco of Caribbean Creole food truck about the success of the event.

For information on the next Deluge event, visit www.delugecharleston.com

Martinis, Pro-style

Source: Fix.com