Abberly at West Ashley Blog

Being a food city, there are a few great restaurant happenings coming up. Grab some friends from your apartment in Charleston, SC and go get something to eat!

Charleston Mix and Poogan’s Porch are hosting a “bloody good brunch” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Poogan’s Porch, 72 Queen St. Enjoy Charleston Mix Bold and Spicy Bloody Mary’s on special for $3. Reservations are recommended; call 843-577-2337.

Poogan’s Porch and Social Restaurant + Wine Bar have been awarded a 2012 Diners’ Choice Award from OpenTable.

The 13th annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs Feast is 6 p.m. Sunday at the Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center. The event raises funds for the Lowcountry Food Bank’s childhood hunger programs, Kids Cafe and BackPack Buddies. Kids Cafe provides children with meals and academic assistance after school, while BackPack Buddies addresses the issue of weekend hunger for children. Nearly 3,000 children are served each week through both programs. Tickets are $175 each.

McCrady’s is hosting a Legare Farms Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $40 in advance; $50 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 843-577-0025. Legare Farms is a family farm that has been continually operating since 1725. The mission of Legare Farms Education Foundation is to help raise awareness and educate Lowcountry communities and school children on the agricultural heritage of this region and the need to maintain this legacy for future generations. Legare Farms produces sod, hormone free beef, local produce, jams and jellies. They also run a full scale grower's nursery and an education foundation that provides school field trips, community educational opportunities and special events.

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