Ember & Salt

The Journal

Stories from the kitchen, wine notes, and seasonal life.

Dry-aged ribeye steak close-up

Kitchen

Inside the Dry-Age Room: How We Craft Our Ribeyes

Our dry-aging program has been running since 2013. Chef Cole explains the science of flavor concentration, the importance of airflow, and why patience is the most essential ingredient.

June 3, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

Wine cellar bottles in dim light

Wine

A Conversation with Diane Fitch: Building a Wine List That Surprises

Sommelier Diane Fitch on sourcing from small Burgundy domaines, why she only lists wines she would drink on her day off, and the bottle she recommends to skeptics.

May 20, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

Beautiful spring dish with morel mushrooms

Seasonal

The Spring Menu Is Here: Morels, Ramps, and Carolina Soft-Shell

When the ramps come in from the North Carolina mountains, everything changes. Our spring menu preview with notes from Chef Cole on the ingredients he looks forward to all year.

April 12, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

Private dining room setup with candles

Events

How to Plan the Perfect Private Dinner in Charleston

Events Director Thomas Rhett walks you through every decision: room selection, menu timing, wine pairings, and the details most people forget until the day-of.

March 28, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

Fresh oysters on ice with lemon

Recipes

Lowcountry Oyster Season: How We Source Our Half Shell

From Wadmalaw Island to our raw bar, the journey of a South Carolina oyster is a story about water temperature, salinity, and the people who harvest them at dawn.

February 14, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

Chef Marcus Cole in the kitchen

Events

The James Beard Nomination: What It Means to Our Kitchen

When the call came in March 2023, Marcus Cole was in the middle of prep. He finished his stock before calling his mother. This is what that recognition meant to us.

January 8, 2026  ·  Ember & Salt

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