HobnobCharleston Honors Caviar and Bananas with Excellence in Dining Award

Charleston, SC, August 17, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Caviar and Bananas is being honored with Hobnobcharleston’s first Excellence in Dining Award. One of only six that will be awarded in the next 12 months. Along with the launch of Hobnobcharleston’s new Dining Page, Hobnobcharleston also created this special award to highlight local restaurant owners that have reached a superb level of service, atmosphere, entertainment venue , and food quality. The Hobnob review board looks at all aspects of the dining experience.

Caviar and Bananas stood out among others because of the unique dining concept from the menu variety to the many weekly food events held in the restaurant. When asked about how Caviar and Bananas went from idea to success owner, Margret Furniss, will say because of their dedication to bringing the best of fine cuisine to all ages and creating everything from “extraordinary to the ordinary”. She jokes “ they have chicken fingers to caviar, and everything in between.” Caviar and Bananas has made it easy to feel at home and part of the family. When customers come in they will typically find Kris Furniss in the front. He is always smiling and interacting with the customers. And if one really wants to get involved cooking classes and wine tastings are regular events.

The atmosphere in Caviar and Bananas is upscale industrial with an inviting warm tone. Hobnobharleston found the beautiful colors of the displayed gourmet foods, desserts, candies , and specialty packaged goodies delightfully set against the neutral, yet bright open space . On any given day you can find a group of friends sharing a bottle of wine over a tray of artisanal cheeses. Or college students popping in for a quick cup of coffee and a snack between classes. What makes Caviar and Bananas more than just a restaurant ,and again very excellent, is the wide variety of specialty food products. Caviar and Bananas offers personal shopping and a concierge service on these items. This is a free service where the customer and a Caviar and Bananas specialist can explore and discuss products to find the one that best suit the taste and needs that are sought. Even better is the free delivery to downtown residence and a minimal delivery fee for all of the greater Charleston area.

A restaurant can have great customer service, fine dining ambiance, unique items and events, but excellence is only accomplished if these elements are combined with cuisine that delights the senses . Hobnobcharleston chose Caviar and Bananas for the “Excellence in Dining Award” because this was achieved and achieved beautifully. Chef Jason Ulak creates unusually delightful combinations that make the mouth water. Some of Hobnobcharleston’s favorites were the grilled scallops rolled in ham hock collard greens made into a ravioli and served over truffle corn sauce. The Maryland crab cake paired with watermelon and tomato salad sprinkled with local feta cheese and a vanilla vinaigrette is a perfect lunch plate. And for the protein lovers the quinoa salad which combines dried cranberries, local feta, cucumbers, and cabernet vinaigrette is fantastic. The locals favor the street vendor style corn on the cob and black truffle mac and cheese, which admittedly are delicious.

Hobnobcharleston encourages a trip to this amazing little eatery right downtown on 51 George Street. Ask for a couple of samples before making your choice and then sit back relax and enjoy.

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