March 31, 2010 Dinner with Chef Lata at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass
December 02, 2009 Mike Lata on Cover of Charleston Magazine’s December 2009 Issue!
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October 14, 2009 Lowcountry Field Feast
We had the honor this past Sunday of taking part in the first annual Lowcountry Field Feast, a farm fieldtrip and dinner to benefit Lowcountry Local First.
September 16, 2009 FIG “Feeds the Need” at Downtown Charleston’s Neighborhood House
The FIG team recently lent a helping hand at the Neighborhood House in Charleston to take part in the Charleston Chefs Feed The Need Initiative. Feed the Need is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting education and awareness of local hunger issues by sponsoring local activities and events.
July 16, 2009 Army Wives Taping at FIG
Last night, we hosted a few of the cast members and producers from the show Army Wives, which is filmed in Charleston and airs on Lifetime. Actors Brigid Brannagh, who plays Pamela Moran on the show, and Brian McNamara, who plays Michael Holden, were here filming behind-the-scenes footage for the Season 3 DVD, which comes out next summer. Both Brigid and Brian had been in several times before and tell us they love FIG, so it was fun to have them. Mike and server Sam gave them the royal treatment--they devoured the Tomato Tart-Tatin, Cucumber Soup, Pig's Trotters, Snapper and bar whiz Mike Ward's Blackberry Mojitos. I don't think any of us were scouted to move to LA and get into the film biz, but it was cool to have them nonetheless. Be sure to check us out on DVD next June!
July 06, 2009 FIG on TravelMuse.com
We were recently featured on TravelMuse.com in a story by local writer Lisa Rogak called, "Charleston For Food Lovers." Check it out!
July 01, 2009 Chef Lata Featured on BonAppetit.com
Check it out: Chef Mike Lata featured on BonAppetit.com talking about his favorite way to eat a fresh, summer tomato! (Click picture to view article.)
May 06, 2009 Mike Lata Wins the Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast!
What a trip! We've just returned from rainy NYC, where we attended the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Gala on Monday, May 4. Our very own Mike Lata was nominated for the 3rd year in-a-row for "Best Chef in the Southeast," and brings home the WIN! Third time's the charm!
May 01, 2009 In Conversation With…Mike Lata
In January 2009, Mike had the opportunity to visit the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergis Cay in the British West Indies as guest chef for the weekend. Before he jetted off for a weekend of fresh fish, tropical flavors and beautiful beaches, he was interviewed about his passion for cooking for"In Conversation With...," a monthly series of intimate video lectures featuring the inspiring personalities who are invited to visit the island.
We invite you to go behind the scenes to see what happens in the FIG kitchen!
