Nelson's Neighborhood

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Nelwater Consulting! It's been a wonderful 2012 and we're looking forward to a blossoming 2013. We have been honored to work with so many local Charleston businesses in all different fields ~ physicians, food and beverage, fitness, wines and liquors and many more ~ and thank them for trusting their brands to us. This year we added to our staff and welcomed Natalie Grantham as account manager. She has been a wonderful asset to our team and has jumped right in assisting clients with everything from social media to website content. When I take maternity leave in April, yes we're expecting a little girl, Natalie will manning the helm along with our other staff as I enter into the world of motherhood. But don't worry, I will be still keeping my watchful eye on everything Nelwater. We thank her for all of her hard work and know she will go far in the PR/Marketing arena! Natalie Grantham In honor of the Chri...

Ring in a delicious  new   year  with Cru Café. Make your reservations now for Cru’s annual  New   Years  Eve Celebration on Monday, December 31, where there will be two seatings serving up flavorful dishes with wine pairings. The two seatings will be at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 6:30 seating offers a five course dinner with wine pairings for only $65.00 per person. The 8:30 seating is a little bit more robust offering seven courses with wine pairings and a champagne toast for $115.00 per person. Make reservations by calling  (843) 534-2434 .  Please note, wine pairings are subject to change.  Cru’s  New   Years  Eve Celebration Menu:  SEATING  -  FIVE COURSE DINNER $65.00 PER PERSON FIRST COURSE Mushroom Bisque, Porcini Acquerello Risotto, Shaved White Truffles Carmel Road,  Pinot Noir,  Monterey  2010 AMUSE Creamed Cru Collards, PEI Mussel, Fried Black Eye Peas SECOND COURS...

Rosebank Farms Cafe is nestled near Seabrook Island in the Bohicket Marina. If you haven't been there, you should see what you're missing. Using many local farmers, fishermen, shrimpers, and other various purveyors, Rosebank Farms Cafe was "farm to table" way before it became a headline. From their honey buttermilk fried chicken to their blue plate specials. There's something for everyone.  Rosebank Farms Cafe 1886 Andell Bluff Blvd. Seabrook Island, SC  29455 Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week (843)768-1807 www.rosebankfarmscafe.com  Follow them on Twitter here!  Follow them on Facebook here!  Recently, Nelwater spent the day photographing the best subjects at Rosebank Farms Cafe...the food. Look at some of these mouthwatering shots: 

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, many are thinking of ways to entertain family and friends during the holidays. Escape to Charleston’s only winery, Irvin-House Vineyards for two Holiday Open Houses on Saturday, December 8 and Saturday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island.  Each festive event will have local vendors selling delightful seasonal gifts. Shoppers over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of homemade, hot mulled wine. While shopping, guests can enjoy the musical sounds of De Gullah Singers and The Plantation Singers and enjoy the tastes of Stono Cafe, who will be serving up some favorites for lunch under the oaks.  If you’re in need of the perfect gift, the Firefly Distillery and Irvin-House Vineyard will have completed Lowcountry gift sets of all sizes for purchase and shoppers can create their own gift baskets with a variety of gift ideas including the I...

The Thanksgiving holiday is a day where friends and families come together to give thanks and celebrate, but often the stress that comes with preparing the Thanksgiving meal can be overwhelming. Send that stress packing and enjoy a relaxing holiday with Cru Catering’s Thanksgiving Dinner Pick Up option.  It’s as easy as placing an order and picking up the day before Thanksgiving. All you have to do is heat the necessary dishes. Heating instructions will be included providing you a fool-proof, delicious meal without the hassle.  Cru Catering’s Thanksgiving dinner will include roasted turkey, traditional Southern-style stuffing, housemade giblet gravy, port wine cranberry sauce, a roasted pumpkin and arugula salad, whipped sweet potatoes, caramelized braised Brussels sprouts and a mouthwatering bourbon pecan pie dessert. The full menu is $35.00 per person plus tax. Orders are a four person minimum and must be placed by Noon on Sunday, November 18. All orders can be p...

Raise a glass to celebrate a decade of wine making!  Irvin~House Vineyards, Charleston’s only vineyard and winery, is celebrating ten years of  blessings  at the 10th Annual  Blessing  of the Vines Festival on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. until  5:00 p.m. The public will enjoy wine and Firefly tastings, live music from Cane Creek, food from local vendors and crafts along with their chance to witness the  blessing  of muscadine grapevines by Father Greg Snyder. The event is open to the public, admission is $10.00 per car and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Frierson Elementary After School Program. Located at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to relax on the expansive lawn, no coolers please. Food will be available for purchase from Lowcountry Creole, Stono Cafe, Home Team BBQ and the Tomato Shed Cafe. Local craft vendors will be in attendan...

Bringing the family back to the table for dinner has been one of Square Onion’s missions for almost a decade. To kickstart their mission, Square Onion is proud to announce a new monthly Wednesday Night Supper event on October 10, 2012, where guests can enjoy a delicious four course meal for only $38 per person. Wine pairings are available at an additional cost.  The first Wednesday Night Supper is Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. at 18 Resolute Lane, I’On in Mount Pleasant. Reservations are required for the four course supper and can be via email at info@squareonion.com or by calling 843-856-4246.  “Often when I attend special events where the menu is pre-set, I am still hungry when I leave. I wanted to create a nice Southern-style supper monthly using local ingredients  that had a dinner feel, leaving you satisfied and relaxed.” says Cary Zapatka, chef and owner of Square Onion. “This is a perfect way for friends, couples and families to come to...

Raising money has gone to the dogs. Square Onion is proud to announce Lilly’s Yappy Hour on Thursday, October 4, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to  help raise funds and awareness for Liza's Lifeline Pet Program with a Yappy Hour in honor of Dara Watson's dog, Lilly, This pet program provides funds to assist victims of domestic violence with the care of their animals until they get back on their feet. A $10 donation at the door is requested.  Bring your friends, family and your favorite fur friend to Square Onion for Lilly’s Yappy Hour for live music, snacks, wine, dog treats and great giveaways. All donations will be used specifically for vetting, feeding and/or boarding of victimized animals.  Dara’s dog, Lilly, was a frequent visitor to Planet Bark Dog Resort in Mount Pleasant, a sister company to Square Onion. Dara Watson was murdered by her fiance, David Hedrick, on February 6, 2012. “Anything we can do to help a program like Liza’s Lifeline, we’re thrilled to.” says Ma...

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At Nelwater, we're always happy to add clients to our media and marketing family and because we've had such great success with our local clients, we're proud to announce that we've added a new account manager to the Nelwater family.  Nelwater Consulting is located in the heart of Charleston, SC  It's been difficult deciding when to expand and when not to. I think all small businesses go through a stage where it's all about taking the next step and we're happy to add  Natalie N. Grantham  to our ever-growing company.  A Charleston transplant in 2009, Natalie has grown to love and adore our community and call it home. Originally from Florida (first Jacksonville then Tampa), she became a Carolina resident at the ripe age of 9 to the wonderfully small town of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Born and raised a… wait for it… Florida GATORS fan, she was quickly won over by the Carolina Gamecock spirit and after only three yea...

This Saturday, people from around the Lowcounty will descend upon Charleston's Only Winery and Vineyard, Irvin House Vineyards for the 9th Annual Grape Stomping Festival. I will be emceeing this annual party and this year have asked my old co-host and Ohio State Buckeye Alumnus, Meteorologist Dave WIlliams to join me. He's never emceed this event before - so I will make sure he's up there having a blast. Me (Left) with Tre Vaughn Dais, Craig Diehl of Cypress & my former co-host Dave Williams  Never been to the Grape Stomp? You better come to this one! The weather is supposed to be around 86 with a 10% chance of rain. We couldn't ask for better weather. Also a portion of the proceeds benefit one of my favorite nonprofits that I am a member of, Lowcountry Local First. Here's all the details: Time to get down and dirty with native muscadine grapes at the Irvin~House Vineyards’ Ninth Annual Grape Stomping Festival on Saturday, August 25, 201...

The 94th PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is less than a week away, and Firefly Distillery is asking golf enthusiasts to drink local while enjoying this monumental event. From Thursday, August 9 until Sunday, August 12, Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon and the three flavors of Sea Island Rum will be available in the Wannamaker Club Tent at the Championship.  Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon, combines two southern favorites for a perfect cocktail. Made with handcrafted straight bourbon whiskey from the world-renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon is infused with authentic South Carolina tea and real Louisiana sugarcane.  Sea Island Rums are unique, all-natural rums handcrafted at Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island. Sea Island Rums are sold exclusively in South Carolina and include three delicious flavors: Gold Rum, Java Rum and Spice Rum.  Using sugar cane from South Carolina, Flori...