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Sake and sushi

Caviar and Bananas launches a new sushi program with sushi chef Karen Stabler. Today, a tasting ($10) of sushi and sake will wrap up its Thursday sampling and education program (which will resume after Spoleto). C&B is at 51 George St. Call 577-7757 for more info.

Bell's Brewing

Bell's Brewing, the oldest craft brewery east of Colorado celebrated its launch party earlier this week at the Mellow Mushroom in Charleston.

Its retail launch takes place today at the Charleston Beer Exchange.

Bell's is ranked No. 18 on a list of the Beer Advocate's Top 25 breweries.

Master baker

Piggly Wiggly has hired Chef Angela McCrovitz, an Oprah Winfrey and QVC nominated baking finalist for the 2007 New Innovative Product Award, for her blueberry lemon scones as master baker for its Newton Farms on Kiawah Island.

Farmers market

Get some organic greens to go with your Palmetto beer or sweet tea vodka lemonade.

The Daniel Island Farmers Market provides live entertainment and happy hours every Thursday 3 p.m.-dusk (excluding May 21). Visit www.danielislandfarmersmarket.com for more info and a complete schedule.

Weekend dinner

The Glass Onion restaurant will begin Saturday dinner service starting May 23.

This West Ashley restaurant is at 1219 Savannah Highway. Saturday dinner will be 4-9 p.m.

Full menus can be found at www.ilovetheglassonion.com.

Tristan lounge

The popular $2 martini night has begun to blossom on Tristan's patio on Market Street 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. James Beard Award nominated chef Aaron Deal serves up complimentary hors d'oeuvres such as deviled eggs, chocolate lamb ribs and tempura fried shrimp with white miso dipping sauce. Tristan is at 55 Market St.

Wine weekend

Woodlands Inn master sommelier Robert Bath will lead a weekend filled with food, wine and fun on May 15-16.

One of only 150 people in the world to have achieved the distinction of master sommelier, Bath will hold a series of wine seminars throughout the weekend at the resort.

"Weekend of Wine" is only available for 30 people and pricing begins at $299 per person for Friday's and Saturday's seminars and meals. A special rate of $199 per person is available for Saturday's activities only, and accommodation rates for participants begin at $249 per room per night. All event and room pricing is exclusive of taxes and gratuities.

The Dining Room at Woodlands was just selected as the Charleston area's "Restaurant of the Year" by The Post and Courier. For information and reservations, visit www.woodlandsinn.com or call 800-774-9999.

Inside edition

Take a stroll through one of Patrick Properties' many locales (William Aiken House, Lowndes Grove Plantation, American Theater) and join in a discussion of the property's history during one of its exclusive private tours.

After the tour, meet up at Fish restaurant for lunch or cocktails and dinner. (Note: tours require a minimum of 15 guests.) Rates are as follows:

--Single property tour with lunch: $25+/per person

--Single property tour with dinner: $50+/per person

--Four property tour with lunch: $50+/per person

--Four property tour with dinner: $75+/per person

For more information or to arrange a tour, call 853-1810.

'May in Italy'

May 19 at 7 p.m., Il Cortile del Re will serve up "May in Italy," a seafood and wine dinner that supports the South Carolina Aquarium. The first 40 customers who make reservations for the dinner will receive a five-course meal, complete with a wine tasting for each course, for $50 (not including tax and gratuity). The restaurant will also donate a portion of the proceeds to support the Sustainable Seafood Initiative. To reserve, call 853-1888. The restaurant is at 193-A King St.

Now open

--Fish 'n' Chips (former Papa Zuzu's) at 370 King St. On the menu: fresh local fish, lighter frying batters and value pricing at $4- $12. Hours are Monday- Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For more info, call 937-0607.

--Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ, 2209 Middle St., Sullivan's Island. Visit www.hometeambbq.com for information on entertainment and musical groups.

--Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier. Hand made chocolates, miniature pastries, baba au rhum, eclairs, cream puff, fruit jellies, enrobed fruits and more. At 357 N. Shelmore Blvd., Mount Pleasant (I'On). Call 614-2157 for more info.

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Soif Cafe in I'On on Shelmore Boulevard in Mount Pleasant.