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August 2024
Welcome to The Dish, your exclusive dose of delightful happenings from Circa 1886! We'll keep you in the loop on all the latest news, including menu changes, upcoming events, and exclusive insider information.

2024 wine spectator awards
Executive Chef Marc Collins & Executive Pastry Chef Ashley Cardona will be exhibitors within the Grand Tasting Pavilion during this epic inaugural event! 

Inside the luxurious 19,000-square-foot tented Grand Tasting Pavilion, the centerpiece of the weekend event, you'll enjoy four exclusive sessions for two hours each, tasting local and global wines, spirits, gourmet foods from acclaimed chefs, and more!

The Event Also Features:

50+ Celebrity Chef Demos, Wine Seminars, and Panels:
Learn how to be a better cook and taste Charleston’s legendary ingredients with some of the country’s most iconic chefs. Sip world-class wines and level up your beverage game with pairing and pouring tips from national wine, beer, and spirits experts.

Access to Exclusive Events:
In addition to our main events, guests will be able to enjoy a series of intimate experiences from the editors of Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure, to be announced soon. These exclusive offerings (and more!) are detailed below and will be available for individual purchase to passholders only.
Early Offer Through 8/31

STAY DOWNTOWN FOR THE fOOD & WINE CLASSIC!
There are a few rooms left at our sister hotels!

Signature cocktail spotlight
Berry Patch & Harleston Blonde
signature Cocktails
Our Bar Manager, Denis Katz, is renowned for crafting seasonal signature cocktails that highlight the best local ingredients and spirits. Here are two of his latest creations:

Berry Patch
Charleston Distilling Co. Vodka (located on James Island), Blackberry, Lemon, Rosemary

Harleston Blonde
Nippitaty Gin (located on James Island), Lillet Blanc, St. Germain, Grapefruit

Join us at Circa 1886 to savor these exquisite cocktails and experience the unique flavors of Charleston in every sip.
View Full List of Signature Cocktails

flavors unveiled
FROM THE A LA CARTE MENU
Valrhona Chocolate
Indulge in the Exquisite Taste of Valrhona Chocolate

Discover a symphony of flavors with our decadent dessert trio featuring the finest Valrhona chocolate. Our Dark Chocolate Mousse is a velvety dream, rich and intense, while our Coffee Crème offers a sophisticated balance of bitterness and sweetness. For a truly unforgettable experience, savor our Croissant Ice Cream, a crispy, buttery delight infused with the essence of chocolate.

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS
SPECIAL EVENTS & HOLIDAY PARTIES AT CIRCA!

Now is the time to make plans to attend special events and holiday parties!
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22nd Annual Dickens Dinner
Wednesday, December 4, 11, 18

Circa 1886 travels back in time this holiday season to retell a classic Christmas story. At our 21st annual Dickens Dinner, storyteller Tim Lowry takes guests to Victorian England for a lively retelling of English novelist Charles Dickens’ beloved novella, “A Christmas Carol.” The performance is accompanied by a four-course dinner inspired by the novel, prepared by Chef Marc Collins. Please call 843-853-7828 to reserve.
Ring in the New Year in Style
Tuesday, December 31

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a decadent six-course New Year's Eve menu specially curated by Executive Chef Marc Collins. Savor a journey of exquisite flavors amidst the elegant ambiance of Circa 1886.

Spaces are limited for this exclusive dining experience. Reserve your table today by calling 843-853-7828 or click here!
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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Circa 1886
149 Wentworth Street | Charleston, SC 29401