Spooky season is approaching again and The Press Room is saying goodbye to its Wonderland theme and waving a wand at The Wizards’ Chamber.
The speakeasy concept committed to the details, ushering in fall with the Hogwarts-themed decor. Banners and crests of the schools houses hang from the ceiling and photos of familiar faces line the walls. The entrance is adorned with Harry Potter’s patronus, a stag.
The elixirs and potions are crafted with the helpful use of the spirits. One is served using a bar-top cauldron for a gin-based treat.
The kitchen has created bites like the Acromantula Eggs – a take on deviled eggs – and recreated Harry Potter’s “Happee Birthdae Harry” cake that invokes flavors of nostalgia with classic birthday cake flavor.
Pro tip: Before entering, toss on a cloak to really get in the spirit.
The Press Room is located at 315 S. Main St., accessible from Camperdown Plaza.
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Provided by The Community Tap
Beer and wine purveyor The Community Tap announcement on social media Aug. 22 that it has added vegan options to its a food menu.
The Wade Hampton location now offers the chickpea salad sammie with tahini, celery and dill dressing on ciabatta from Rise Bakery.
The Community Tap has three locations: Its flagship in the North Main neighborhood at 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., the trailside location in The Commons at 137 Welborn St., and the Travelers Rest location at 321-B S. Main St.
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Not local restaurant news, but definitely local news:
A long-term employee of Greenville’s Olive Garden on Laurens Road, Marjorie Barquero, has been awarded a scholarship for her daughter, Franchesca Araya, who is pursuing a double major in Spanish and communications at the College of Charleston.
The scholarship comes through The Darden Foundation – a parent company to the Italian-inspired chain – through its Next Course Scholarship. Araya will receive a scholarship total of $3,000 from the foundation.
Baquero is originally from Costa Rica and has worked at Olive Garden for nearly 30 years. Araya hopes to use her degree to teach English in other countries one day.
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