Chew on This

Carolina's Restaurant is hosting a Pigskin, Pork & Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sunday featuring Coast 32/50 Kolsch and Coney Island Lager and a seat to watch the NFL playoff game in the restaurant's Perdita's Room. Five courses, $45, and free valet parking. Call 724-3800 for reservations.

Ye olde beer dinner

Ted's Butcherblock at 334 East Bay St. presents a taste of the Middle Ages with its Renaissance-inspired craft beer dinner. English-style ales and peasant-style food will be served. Mark the calendar for 7:15-9 p.m. Jan. 28. The cost is $38. Call 577-0094.

Wine by the month

Ted's Butcherblock introduces a new Wine Club for $35 a month, which entitles club members to two bottles of wine specially selected by the staff. Call 577-0094.

Haitian relief

NDG, which includes McCrady's Restaurant, Queen Anne's Revenge and The Buccaneer Restaurant, is extending its Restaurant Week promotion to Jan. 30 and will donate $5 from every meal sold off special menus to aid Haitian relief efforts.

The menu offering at McCrady's is $35, and at The Buccaneer and Queen Anne's Revenge, $30. The goal is to raise at least $10,000. Monies raised will be sent to the Red Cross. Visit www.mccradysrestaurant.com, www.qarevenge.com or www.thebuccaneerrestaurant.com.

Triangle Char and Bar, along with Pearlz and Al Di La in the Avondale area of West Ashley, are hosting an event to raise money for the Haiti relief efforts through the Red Cross. The Avondale Point Haiti Relief Benefit takes place 2-5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Triangle Char and Bar. The $20 admission includes barbecue, oysters and pasta along with drinks in the Beer & Wine Garden and live local music. All proceeds go directly to the Red Cross. Additional donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, contact Triangle at 377-1300 or Pearlz at 573-2277.

More 3 for $30

The overwhelming response to Restaurant Week has encouraged local restaurateurs to extend this successful program.

Circa 1886, 149 Wentworth St., continues both the three courses for $30 menu through the end of the month along with its traditional four for $42 January special. Visit www.circa1886.com for menus and reservations or call 853-7828.

SNOB, High Cotton and The Old Village Post House will continue to offer three courses (appetizer, dessert and entree) all week long throughout January. For more information, visit www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com.

Dine for nine

Blossom Restaurant and Chef Adam Close are offering a special $9 lunch menu that includes a choice of seven entrees, soup or house salad and coffee or tea. Tax is included. Blossom is at 167 East Bay St.

For reservations or more information, call 722-9200 or visit www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com or www.opentable.com

Fundraisers

Charleston Crab House is hosting fundraising Fridays through January.

These "All You Can Eat Oyster Roasts" request a $20 or more per person donation of which 100 percent goes to charity. They take place from 6-9 p.m. on the deck.

Crab House will serve local clusters of oysters with all the trimmings and homemade chili. Drinks and other foods are available to purchase. Beneficiaries include Pet Helpers this week and Barrier Island Clinic on Jan. 29.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, Huck's Lowcountry Table will donate 10 percent of its sales to local charities. Charleston Animal Society benefits on Tuesday, East Cooper Community Outreach on Wednesday and Ronald McDonald House on Thursday. Huck's is at 1130 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. Call 886 -6772.

Back to the past

Poogan's Porch has rolled back its menu to 1978 prices Sunday through Thursday throughout January and February. Highlights include Ms. Bertha's She Crab Soup for $2.99 (regularly $5.95), Carolina BBQ Hanger Steak for $9.50 (regularly $19.95), the Sweet Tea Glazed Salmon for $8.99 (regularly $18.95) and Buttermilk Fried Chicken for $7.75 (regularly $15.95). All entrees are served with fresh vegetables, rice and homemade buttermilk biscuits. The restaurant is at 82 Queen St. Call 577-2337 or click www.poogansporch.com.

Birthday bash

Join the folks at Charleston Cooks! for its five-year birthday celebration Saturday. Enjoy sales, events, demos, prizes, book signings and tastings throughout the day. Sing Happy Birthday and enjoy cake from 1-4 p.m. Charleston Cooks! is at 194 East Bay St. Call 722-1212.

Half-price burger

39 Rue de Jean again is serving its acclaimed Brasserie Burger at half price every Sunday through the Super Bowl. Reservations encouraged. Call 722-8881 or visit www.39ruedejean.com.

Change-ups

--Laura Alberts at 891 Island Park Drive on Daniel Island is serving dinner from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Click www.lauraalberts.com.

--The Daniel Island Grill is serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

--Vespa Pizzeria on Daniel Island is serving brunch, including breakfast pizza, a kids menu and a Bloody Mary Bar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. It's at 224 Seven Farms Drive. Call 881-0101.

--Et cetera at 245 Seven Farms Drive on Daniel Island is offering wine and hors d'oeuvres from 5-8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Small plates are $5; large plates, $8. Call 377-8510.

--Rita's is open for breakfast daily from 8 a.m. and also continues its Saturday and Sunday brunch. Rita's is at 2 Center St., Folly Beach. Call 588-2525.

Carolina's sold

Carolina's Southern Bistro, one of Charleston's oldest fine dining establishments at 10 Exchange St., has changed hands. Joseph A. Meloy has purchased the business from Richard Stoney of the Crew Carolina restaurant group. Chef Jeremiah Bacon is expected to remain on board.

Kitty's declawed

The folks that brought you Voodoo Tiki Bar and Lounge in West Ashley are in the process of transforming the former Kitty's Fine Foods at 1137 Morrison Drive into the tattooed Moose, a pub and deli. A March opening is planned.

Buccaneer changes

The Buccaneer Restaurant at 5 Faber St. has overhauled its menu to highlight local seafood and produce along with the regional dishes of the Lowcountry. Prices also have changed. Sunday brunch will continue along with a daily catch sheet and Early Bird menu at 4-6 p.m.

The Buccaneer tavern also debuted last week. On the menu are premium beers, craft draughts and live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 805-5065 or click www.thebuccaneerrestaurant.com.