College of Charleston Leadership 2011

Great night at Marion's in the French Quarter. Menu included white horseradish bbq chicken, gorgonzola pasta, fingerling potatoes & our new slab pie station. Big thanks to Laura at Marion's! xoxo

21st Birthday Party in Carytown!

An amazing party staged in an upscale boutique in the Carytown area of Richmond last night.  The jewelry case doubled as the bar and the desserts were merchandised like upscale handbags! An awesome look and a fantastic party.

August Specials!

Specials for AugustThis is the first time I have offered the Argentinian Rib Eye Steak.  Grilled to order, it is topped with chimichurri - a rustic sauce of fresh parsley, vinegar, garlic, onion, red pepper & olive oil.  The perfect Summer steak! Other highlights include:

• Summer Berry Bread Pudding - a fresh, light alternative to traditional baked bread puddings
• Mykonos Pita Pizza - a familiar favorite makes a much requested return
• Lemon - Cornmeal Pancakes - the special light texture of these make them a fantastic warm weather brunch option

Join us for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch to enjoy exciting new additions and old favorites. 

Cafe News
It is time for the bi-annual cafe menu update! I am currently making adjustments and testing recipes for changes we hope to have in place in all locations by October 1.  Please send me your thoughts on what has worked, what hasn't, and what you might like to see on the menu this Fall/Winter.

Community Give-Backs, Mosaic's weekly fundraiser, will be in full swing this month.  Check with your local cafe for information on which local group is scheduled and when. As always, a portion of the evenings sales will go to some of your favorite local charities.

In Charleston, join us for live music featuring Greg Scott, every Sunday night. Sunday brunch continues to build and guests are now enjoying bloody mary and mimosa specials every weekend.

In Richmond, enjoy some fantastic drink specials every day.  The live music calender continues to fill up as well.  A full schedule of events can be found on our facebook page.

Thanks for your patronage.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

July Specials!

July News - Tomatoes are here!
  The fresh local produce is really starting to roll in including everyone's favorite, tomatoes!  Soon they will be at their peak and we are excited to offer them in several of our specials.  Besides tasting great, tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins C, A and K.  They also contain lycopene, a phytochemical found in the red pigment, proven to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.  Join us this month for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch to enjoy exciting new additions and old favorites. 

• The Roasted Tomato Clam Chowder, Mosaic BLT and Village Summer Salad all take advantage of the amazing local tomatoes now available in all areas.
• The Tuna Nicoise Burger is an olive, lemon & caper seasoned ahi patty served with zesty caesar mayo.
• The Arugula, Ricotta & Lemon Ravioli is hand stuffed locally from farm fresh local ingredients.  Served with a dinner salad it is the perfect light Summer supper. 

Have an old favorite or a new idea you would like to see added? Email me directly and I'll do my best to get it included! 

Flowers for Summer - Organic & Local!

The Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market has been a fantastic opportunity for me to meet our local farmers and discover how many amazing things are produced right here in the low country.  Yesterday, our new friends from Nellie Farms on Johns Island agreed to provide us with all of our fresh cut flowers, broad leaf basil and cinnamon basil for the cafe and catering.  All of their plants are organic certified including the amazing zinnias.  Don't miss their  beautiful bouquets at both the Mtp Farmers and Charleston Farmers Markets.  If you know any great local resources, please share with me here!

Mosaic Richmond - Best

CONGRATULATIONS Mosaic Richmond!


Ryan, Ty and Chef Jordan represented Mosaic at this year's Broad Appetite and took home the top honor for Best Healthy Dish with the Firecracker Copper River Salmon!  The event draws more than 91 top chefs from 50+ of Richmond's top restaurants and over 25,000 food-loving fans.  Congratulation guys on a job well done!

June Specials - Asparagus Month!

Mosaic Cafe & Catering - June News
  Asparagus is here!
...and getting taller every day.  Eating this tender veggie is an excellent way to help protect yourself against heart disease, as it contains lots of folate, as well vitamins E, A, and C. In addition to helping your heart, folate (a B vitamin) helps cells regenerate; vitamin E fights Type II diabetes; and vitamins A and C help hold cancer and cataracts at bay. Asparagus also contains potassium, which helps lower blood pressure and perhaps even cholesterol. Nutritional info: One-half cup of boiled asparagus (about six spears) equals approximately 22 calories, 1.4 grams of fiber, 2.3 grams of protein, 0.3 gram of fat (0.1 of it saturated), 10 milligrams of sodium, and no cholesterol.
Pictured above is a twist on our now famous Mac & Cheese, loaded with shrimp and crab, finished with a bacon-parmesan crust.  For our dessert of the month, we will be taking advantage of the end of local strawberry season with a fantastic Strawberry Cobbler.  The berries are so sweet this year, the additional added sugar is kept to a minimum!

As more and more fresh, local vegetables become available, we will continue to showcase them.  If in Charleston, please stop by the Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market and say hello.  We are  there every Tuesday afternoon from 4pm-8pm and you can take home some of our famous Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese.  Our stand is located between Rio Bertollini's fresh local pasta and our friends from Kennerty Farms.

Have an old favorite or a new idea you would like to see added? Email me directly and I'll get it on the list. 

Thanks for your patronage.  We look forward to seeing you soon!.mosaicedibles.com