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As we say farewell to 2014, Firefly Distillery and Irvin~House Vineyards are proud to announce that for the first time ever, they will remain open the month of January in 2015. Since their inception, the vineyard and distillery closed every January for annual maintenance but due to popular demand, they will continue pouring their local spirits and wines. They will be closed January 1 for the New Year’s Holiday but will reopen Friday, January 2, 2015.  Regular hours at the vineyard are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular hours at the Firefly Distillery are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to relax on the expansive lawn. Tastings in the Firefly Distillery and Irvin~House Vineyard winery are only $6.00 to taste 6 of 25 flavors of Firefly Spirits and $5.00 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receive complimentary glasses during both tastings. Pets are allowed but must be leashed, and no coolers please. ...

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...

The holidays are here and in full force and it seems like only yesterday, I was on Sullivans Island enjoying Home Team BBQ's Painkiller in the 80-degree heat. (If you have to ask, you haven't had one yet-heavenly!) It's now colder than it's been in Charleston for years and it flurried overnight in town. I feel as if I've been transported back to Denver, but it's really a refreshing change from the blazing heat that we're used to, so I'll take it. As some of you know in the Goldwater household, we celebrate Chanukkah and Christmas. It's been a delight since both Darren and I introduced our faith traditions to each other and like my father always says, "Knowledge is Power." I wish everyone a very Happy Chanukkah (even if I am a little late!). Christmas is a great time for the Nelson family, it's the one holiday my dad jumps in full force. He's known as the "Cookieman" and bakes the best cookies in the world...you can ask Bob...