Come celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with the one(s) you love– including us! This year, our gift to you is a delicious, multi-course dinner and our signature Caviar, along with rare wine pairings chosen by our team of sommeliers. We promise it will be a meal fit to impress even the toughest of hearts. Unable to join…
Who else is ready for the New Year?! Like you, we are especially excited and hopeful for what 2021 will bring. Luckily, our team at Zero George has provided you with all the essentials you’ll need to celebrate New Year’s Eve, either with us or in the comfort of your home. Zero George’s New Year’s…
In the spirit of Thanksgiving being a time to gather with family, Zero Restaurant has partnered with our sister restaurant Wild Common to make your Thanksgiving meal easy and effortless with a delicious takeout package. Bring a touch of our restaurants’ home for the holiday with signature preparations from Chef Vinson Petrillo of Zero Restaurant…
Join Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo every Tuesday night for the ultimate Chef’s Table experience. The four-course prix-fixe menu is $150 per person and includes a bottle of house wine and a front row seat to a culinary masterclass. Limited to eight guests, this intimate dining experience will be available weekly and will take place in…
A cocktail to satisfy your alter ego. Made with gin, lavender, lime, habanero citrus foam and burlesque bitters, Zero Restaurant and Bar’s Alter Ego cocktail is one of our all-time guest favorites! Join us Wednesday-Sunday to try it at Zero George. We’re also sharing the recipe below so you can shake it up at home….
Enjoy Chef Vinson’s infamous Royale with Cheese for Lunch Takeout every Wednesday-Friday. For $25, each ticket includes: One Royal with Cheese – Voted Charleston’s Best Burger! One Chef Side One Ramona – an Italian Grapefruit Wine Spritz Reserve on Resy We will coordinate pick-up details directly with guests. Pick-up hours are onsite at Zero George…
Make the Fourth of July complete with a grilling package from Zero George! The Fourth and Grilling are just as synonymous as The Fourth and Fireworks, and Chef Vinson has put together a delicious grilling package (including all of the makings for our infamous Royale with Cheese) to enjoy with friends and family. $150 per…
Make Father’s Day complete with a Grilling Package from Zero George! Chef Vinson Petrillo (a father of two wonderful children) has put together the ultimate Father’s Day Takeout Grilling Kit. Treat Dad to four of our Wagyu Beef Burgers, four Bratwurst, plus the Cheese Fondue and fixings we use in the restaurant to make our…
Ingredients 10 large eggs 1 small shallot, finely diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tsp. fried garlic (recipe below) Kosher salt to taste Method To prepare the eggs, put them in a large pot of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. As soon as the water boils, take…
Treat mom to brunch and dinner this Mother’s Day. After all, she deserves it! Our to-go Mother’s Day kit includes brunch, a mimosa kit and a delicious beef-wellington dinner that serves up to four people for two meals and is $250 per order. BRUNCH Six Housemade Bagels Three Bagel Spreads Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Capers, Red Onions and Sliced…
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July 2020 We are currently OPEN for limited Indoor Courtyard Dining Wednesday-Sunday evenings. We are exclusively offering our Chef’s Tasting Menu, our multi-course menu with optional wine pairings. Happy Hour, A La Carte ordering and Pre-Theater Menus are currently not available. Reservations required on Resy. We are offering cooking classes at limited capacity on Saturday…
Calling all coffee lovers! This Oaxaca, Mexico inspired cocktail features your favorite morning drink, paired with flavors of sweet citrus and soothing mint. Join us nightly to try our newly inspired cocktail, or read below to serve for your next cocktail party! Oaxacan Breakfast 1.5oz Vida Mezcal 1oz Fernet Menta 1oz Cold Brew .5oz Cointreau…
It’s a twist on the classic Rum and Coke combo! The flavors of winter and the post holiday season inspired our staff to create new delicious cocktails. The Thee Nobel Flip 16 switches it up with a splash of Amaro, a dash of nutmeg, and thickened together with an egg. Join us nightly to try…
Even though ‘Dry January’ has come to an end, that doesn’t mean mock-tails should! The Sober Club is a delicious mix of fruity flavors, and so tasty, you won’t miss the alcohol. Join us nightly to try our new winter-inspired cocktails, or read below to serve for your next cocktail party. The Sober Club 1.5oz…
Join MICHELIN for an extraordinary dining experience at the Zero George as Chef Vinson Petrillo hosts two MICHELIN Star Chef Gabriel Kreuther from Gabriel Kreuther Restaurant in New York. There are limited tickets available, so get them while you can! Details Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th Six-Course Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing created by Chefs Petrillo & Kreuther…
‘Tis the season for love and what better way to celebrate than the most romantic dinner in all of Charleston? Join us in wining and dining on an incredible six-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Petrillo with wine pairings for Valentines’ Day. Our Weekend specials are as follows: Thursday, February 13th: Menu is $200 with…
To help make the season a little merrier, Zero Restaurant + Bar is now offering a specialty holiday flight! Featuring three rare wines, each one of the producers are of small families and among the top producers in Champagne, France. Vintage Champagne is only released in its best years, and 2006, 2009 and 2012 are…
And..the countdown to 2020 is on! The holidays are here and the new year is quickly approaching! At Zero George, we’re closing out 2019 with a bang and some bubbles, and we hope you’ll join us to count down to zero. Whether you’re looking to celebrate with dinner or champagne, we have you covered. NYE…
About Our Wine Program For all of us at Zero George, attention to detail reigns supreme. Just as with our food and cocktails, we select wines made with passion. Whether a wine is made according to historical tradition or intrepid innovation, all of the wines that make our list aren’t just beverages, they are stories….
Join us for our January Wine Class to learn tips and tricks on how to be a sommelier! Our Somm Day School will be a dive into what a sommelier is, how to blind taste, how to open wine like a professional and everything in between. In this two hour class, we will cover basic…
Join us on December 8th to taste some of the most historical wines from the 1990’s with specialist Peter Lashmet and Advanced Sommelier Ashley Broshious. Wines will be paired with bites from Chef Vinson Petrillo and guests will be able to taste these incredible wines side by side. Wines Featured: Mount Veeder Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon…
Just in time for the holidays, join us for our December wine class as we explore traditions from all over Europe! From Champagne to Vin Santo we will match traditional holiday treats with their wines and share stories of how they came about. The best part? You can bring some wonderful new wines (and knowledge!)…
Come join us as we tour Italy and taste some of their most famous red wines! Decode the differences between Barolo and Barbaresco, learn about the robust wines of Brunello di Montalcino and even Amarone delle Valpolicella. We will taste affordable every day wines from these producers as well as some of their most famous…
Not quite ready to let go of summertime as fall sits just around the corner? Well, we’re right there with you. Zero Restaurant + Bar manager, Cody Held, has crafted a fall cocktail that combines the essence of summer with cooler tones of autumn. Called “PennyLane”, Cody garnishes this dark cocktail with a summer-inspired strawberry…
A problem-solving drink for real-life problem-solvers! The Rum Diary – a drink to match the rigor of the day. Zero Restaurant + Bar Manager, Cody Held, brings to life yet another refreshing cocktail to pair the tastes of the season with diary-worthy daily activities. Join us at Zero Restaurant to try our new seasonal cocktails,…
Join Zero George on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th for our October Wine Class – Harvest in Napa Valley. What better way to celebrate harvest season than tasting wines from one of the top regions in the world (a.k.a. Napa Valley)! We will start with a glass of Napa sparkling wine, while we learn…
Join Zero George on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd for our September Wine Class – A Season of Riesling. Riesling has gotten a rap for always being sweet but truthfully is one of the most exciting wines to pair with food. From bone dry to sweet (and everything in between), it’s no wonder this…
Join Zero George on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th for our August Wine Class – Decode to Decant: Demystifying Restaurant Wine Lists. Navigating a restaurant wine list can be overwhelming. In this class, our beverage manager Ashley Broshious demystifies the process by teaching participants how to think (and drink) like a sommelier. You’ll…
We are so thrilled to announce that we’re a recipient of the Wine Spectator’s coveted 2019 Award of Excellence, recognizing the quality and innovation behind Zero Restaurant & Bar’s experience for culinary connoisseurs and oenophiles alike. Residing in the heart of Downtown Charleston, Zero Restaurant + Bar has worked diligently to establish ourselves as a must-visit destination….
Pop. Fizz. Clink! On July 6th and 7th, we’re breaking out the bubbly for our next wine class “Sparkling Wines to Beat the Summer Heat” hosted by our beverage manager Ashley Broshious who is the only female Advanced Sommelier in the Carolinas and Georgia – and, just one of six Advanced Somms in South Carolina….
We’re changing up the famous “Royale with Cheese” recipe for the summer to participate in the Blended Burger Project presented by the James Beard Foundation. Our very own Chef Vinson Petrillo will be making limited quantities available Tuesday-Sunday evenings at the bar. The Blended Burger Project is a nationwide competition that encourages chefs to create…
We think Zero George is the perfect “escape” within Charleston, and Zero Restaurant + Bar manager, Cody Held, has created his own Cuban-inspired cocktail to reinforce that getaway mentality. His personal spin on the classic Pina Colada has been featured as one of “Ten Summer Drink Recommendations from Charleston Pros” by Charleston City Paper, and…
Ring in Spring with Rosé! Join us for a Wine Tasting Class the first Saturday of every month with Zero Restaurant + Bar’s Wine Team. The class will feature a curated tasting of 5 different wines paired with a light snack prepared by Chef Vinson Petrillo. Jake Smith from Grassroots Wine will join Zero George…
Have you heard the buzz on buttermilk? Zero Restaurant’s Chef Vinson Petrillo is sharing his culinary expertise on this innovative ingredient. Buttermilk, a fermented dairy product, is on the rise as one of the freshest culinary trends. It is praised for both super versatile in sweet and savory dishes, and also super sustainable! The best…
What’s all the buzz on buttermilk? This new culinary trend is super versatile and user friendly. Not only is buttermilk a staple in classic Southern comfort foods, but it also can be used a number of nuanced ways. Check out how Chef Vinson Petrillo uses it to elevate traditional dishes in this exclusive Q&A. Follow…
Cody Held, bar manager at Zero Restaurant + Bar is back again with another refreshing cocktail. Featured in Honest Cooking Magazine, Forbes and Mandatory, the “Healthy Habit” is the perfect festive drink to whip up for a date night at home or to serve at your next cocktail party. The best part of this cocktail? As its…
There’s lots to love about Valentine’s Day at Zero Restaurant + Bar! Celebrate your sweetheart or gather your friends for a decadently delicious evening with a Special Prix-Fixe Menu including Wine Pairings on Thursday, February 14th. Details Thursday, February 14th Prix-Fixe Menu including Wine Pairings, $250 per person Valentine’s Day Menu 2019 “Snacks” Toogoodoo Oyster, Young…
Zero George is thrilled to welcome Chef Suzanne Cupps of Union Square Hospitality Group for the Charleston Wine + Food Signature Dinner on Thursday, March 7th. This intimate, multi-course dining experience will feature an artfully presented menu, highlighting locally sourced ingredients and innovative techniques served in Zero Restaurant’s chic dining room. Suzanne Cupps is the Executive Chef…
We’re closing out 2018 with a bang and some bubbles! There are two ways to celebrate the New Year at Zero George in downtown Charleston, SC. NYE Party in the Bar & Lounge Starting at 9 pm, we’ll be offering a festive Champagne & Caviar package which includes a bottle of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 and caviar…
Looking to elevate your date night? There’s nothing we love more than a wining and dining with that special someone. Whether you’re dining out or staying in, a romantic night is never complete without fine wine. We sat down with Kathryn Old, wine connoisseur and manager of Zero Restaurant +Bar, what she’s pouring out for her…
Looking for the perfect wine to cheers the New Year? No one is more well-versed in wines than Kathryn Old, oenophile and manager of Zero Restaurant +Bar. Kathryn is a seasoned vino and pairing expert, we recently interviewed her to see how she plans to ring in the New Year. “For New Year’s Eve, I…
Best Wine to Bring to Thanksgiving? We sat down with Kathryn Old, manager of Zero Restaurant + Bar, to find out her favorite wines to bring for Thanksgiving weekend. “For Thanksgiving, I will be bringing a bottle of Arnot-Roberts Trousseau. Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts are lifelong best friends, young & dynamic winemakers,…
Love the holidays, but not the hassle? Hosting friends and family while enjoying the moment can be a challenge. Have no fear, Zero Restaurant + Bar‘s Zero Holiday Headaches Workshop will teach you all the tips, tricks and delicious recipes you’ll need this season. With the help of the hospitality pros at Zero George, you…
We are excited to welcome Laurie Erickson as our guest chef at the Zero George Cooking School on Sunday, October 28th at 11 am. Learn to make Sesame Meringue Shrimp, Zucchini Wrapped Fish and Autumn Fruit Consommé at our upcoming guest chef cooking class hosted by Chef Laurie Erickson. Chef Laurie LCC. has over…
Made with cognac, Benedictine, orange peel, and garnished with a grape, the Eau De Vie is the perfect cocktail for an evening spent in the courtyard at Zero George. Below, we share the Eau De Vie cocktail recipe that is sure to spice up festivities. And as always, please join us at Zero Restaurant +…
There’s nothing basic about our take on the Pumpkin Spice Latte! After all, who says pumpkin spice season should be limited to your coffee order? Bartender Cody Held found inspiration for the PSL from the pumpkin spiced craze that comes around every fall. He wanted to take the love for those flavors and turn it…
Although it may not feel like fall in Charleston quite yet, Zero Restaurant + Bar likes to pretend that the leaves are falling and the cooler temperatures are here with our fall inspired cocktail menu. Join us Tuesday – Sunday to try our new seasonal cocktails – Apples to Apples, Pumpkin Spiced Latte, and Eau…
Join Zero Restaurant + Bar’s Chef Vinson Petrillo for the annual March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction. On Thursday, November 15th, celebrate March of Dimes’ 80th anniversary with a black-tie evening of culinary excellence, all while raising money to improve the health of moms and babies. Before taking your seat, be sure to taste signature creations from some…
Join us at Zero Restaurant and Bar for a farm-fresh cocktail – The Oaxaca Farmer. Made with Mezcal, green chartreuse, lavender, citrus, herbs, and edible flowers, this is the perfect cocktail for a summer evening spent in the courtyard at Zero George. We even provided the recipe below, so you can mix it yourself for…
Our second annual George x George exhibit with George Gallery and Alan Jackson is under-way, and Jackson’s abstract modernist work is on display at Zero George through June 10th. In honor of the occasion, Zero Restaurant has created a signature cocktail inspired by Jackson’s artwork. The Alan Jackson Squared is made with bourbon (Alan’s favorite),…
Join Zero George Restaurant + Bar in celebrating the Spoleto Festival USA from May 25, 2018 to June 10, 2018. We’ll be toasting to the arts with our Two Worlds in Thyme craft cocktail. The festive drink is inspired by the Tree of Codes modern opera, which will make its US premiere during the Spoleto Festival…
We are delighted to announce the latest addition to Zero Restaurant + Bar’s menu. We are now serving Hennessy Paradis Impérial, one of the rarest cognacs in the world and the pinnacle of Hennessy’s offerings. We strive for Zero Restaurant + Bar to be a destination for experiencing new and exciting things, and the uniqueness…
Zero Restaurant + Bar is hosting a sold-out Signature Dinner on March 1, 2018, during Charleston Wine + Food’s annual festival. Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo will collaborate with Chef Steven Satterfield of Miller Union, in Atlanta, GA. This New-American dining experience will feature a farm fresh southern-accented menu served up in our decadent hotel eatery. Exceptional flavors…
Culinary Village will be hosting Stephanie Burt of The Southern Fork, Chef Vinson Petrillo of Zero George, and Micah Lemon of Alley Light for an afternoon of pushing your palate to try new tastes and pairings on Friday, March 2nd from 4-5:30 p.m. in the VIP Siematic Lounge. Host Stephanie Burt will facilitate some fun ways…
Charleston Restaurant Week begins on January 10th, 2018, and Zero Restaurant is offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $49 in addition to our classic herbivore and omnivore tasting menu experiences. Be sure to stop by between January 10th and 21st to take advantage of our Restaurant Week offer. Click here for reservations and check out…
We are pleased to welcome MasterChef winner and recent published author of the “My Modern American Table” cookbook, Chef Shaun O’Neale to Zero Restaurant + Bar on Sunday, January 21st from 12 – 2 pm for a cooking class that will surely spice up your weekend. You can pick up a copy of his book…
Zero Restaurant + Bar is on OpenTable’s List of 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2017! We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the people we care about most–our customers. The list is made from 12,000 user-generated and verified reviews for over 26,000 restaurants across the nation. Zero Restaurant is one of three Holy City…
Chef Jeffrey Stoneberger joins Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo in the kitchen at Zero Restaurant + Bar on November 15, 2017. Stoneberger has graced some of the country’s most highly praised kitchens, including San Francisco’s Saison and Washington D.C.’s AGGIO, but his latest is a solo project. He is the chef and owner of Charleston pop-up restaurant…
We are thrilled to welcome Top Chef winner Kristen Kish back to the Zero Restaurant + Bar kitchen on November 6, 2017 for an intimate guest chef dinner. Kish and Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo’s collaborative menu will be based on local products from Charleston. Kish competed on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 10 where she won the…
Join Zero Restaurant + Bar on October 17th, 2017 for a prix-fixe menu featuring the perfect pairing of Lowcountry cuisine. Our Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo will be joined by Greg Garrison, Executive Chef at Prohibition, located in Downtown Charleston. Before making his move down south, Garrison was the sous-chef at Boston’s acclaimed Fresh cuisine restaurant, L’Espalier. Since his…
Ring in the New Year with Zero Restaurant + Bar on December 31, 2017 and join us for a Decadent New Year’s Eve party at Zero. This black tie and masquerade optional affair will include a menu featuring champagne, caviar, and heavy hors d’oevours made by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo with entertainment provided by the Gatsby Gang…
Zero Restaurant is participating in the Charleston Margarita Festival once again this year! Charleston City Paper’s Margarita Festival will be held on Friday, July 14th. Zero Restaurant + Bar is excited to join this growing tradition, along with our sister property Cannon Green! Guests will be able to enjoy live music, margarita tastings, and food samplings from…
Zero Restaurant is excited to welcome Tyler Chavis to our team as the new Sous Chef. Tyler grew up cooking with his extended family in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and has been working in professional kitchens since he was just sixteen years old. He moved to Charleston in 2010, and earned his degree from the Charleston Culinary…
From May 18th – June 18th, the artwork of Whitney Kreb will be on display at Zero George for our George x George pop- up with George Gallery celebrating Spoleto and the Charleston arts community. Kreb’s series, inspired by Charleston landscapes and sea life, will be displayed throughout the lounge at Zero George with viewing hours from…
Join Zero Restaurant + Bar for Spoleto from May 26th – June 11th as we celebrate the arts in Charleston with our signature cocktail. This year’s Spoleto cocktail is called the Black Rabbit, and it’s easy to see why. The drink’s pitch black color is a bit jarring, but rest assured, the taste is delicious. The Black Rabbit…
Follow Chef Vinson Petrillo’s recipe and make Fresh Chickpea Spread with Crispy Black Olives at home! This recipe can also be found in Jessica Murnane’s cookbook, One Part Plant. Read our blog post about his recipe feature! Recipe serves 6 Ingredients: 1 lb. Fresh Chick Peas Peeled 4oz Baby Spinach 1 Clove Garlic Chopped Fine Juice…
Jessica Murnane has a friendly request: that you eat just one plant-based meal daily. In her book One Part Plant, Chef Vinson Petrillo shares his recipe for Fresh Chickpea Spread with Crispy Black Olive. Get the book, in stores now, for a simple guide to eating real, one meal at a time. And, bookmark Jessica’s Charleston guide for where…
Join us at Zero Restaurant and Bar for a cocktail that’s out of this world ~ The Space Invader. This drink was created by our bartender, Kincaid Fairburn, and Executive chef, Vinson Petrillo. The Space Invader get its name because of it’s odd combination of flavors that work very well together. Try The Space Invader at Zero George, or…
Come to Zero Restaurant to try our legendary Royal Bermuda Yacht Club cocktail! This is a unique twist on a classic Tiki cocktail. It is served with a spent lime wheel that is filled with overproof rum that is on fire! What’s inside the Tiki Head: White Rum Dark Rum Campari Lime Sugar Angostura…
Zero Restaurant will once again participate in Limehouse Produce’s annual Citrus Celebration cocktail competition. This year, the competition revolves around the Page Mandarin fruit, a cross between a Minneola Tangelo and a Clementine Mandarin. Limehouse Produce will announce the Citrus Celebration winners in mid-January, 2017. Zero Restaurant’s submission is a sour-style cocktail~ a Page Mandarin Cordial….
Give the gift of culinary excellence this holiday season through a gift card for Zero Restaurant + Bar. Guests can use a gift card towards anything from a meal at the restaurant to cooking class with Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo, making it a truly unique and versatile gift. Purchase Gift Card Through Open Table
In an exhibit that truly comes full circle, pieces from Solomon Guggenheim’s extensive collections are being presented at the Gibbes Museum of Art once again, for the first time in 78 years. To commemorate the return of these amazing works of modern art, Zero George has crafted its own masterpiece—culinary style. Our fantastic culinary team took…
Thursday, December 8th 2016 5:00-8:00pm Zero George Street Hotel | Charleston, SC FEATURING Croghan’s Jewel Box DryBar Charleston Mac & Murphy Hart Jackets Lake Pajamas SYG Charleston Artist Collective Candlefish J. Stark Celebrate local Charleston vendors while finding beautifully crafted and heartfelt gifts for all of your loved ones this year at Zero George’s Holiday…
What’s better than a margarita on a hot day? A whole festival full of margaritas, hand crafted by local Charleston mixologists! Join us as Zero Restaurant + Bar competes for the best signature margarita at Charleston City Paper’s inaugural Charleston Margarita Festival. The Margarita Festival will be held on August 19 from 6-9pm at the Charleston Maritime Center….
Mark your calendar! May 24: ibu Trunk Show, 2nd Floor Lounge from 5-7 pm. You’re invited -> Click here to RSVP! May 24 – June 15: ibu design takeover at Zero George June 15: ibu Dinner at Zero Restaurant by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo, 5-course prix-fixe menu inspired by global flavors, $95 with beverage pairings. Reservations required. Just…
Zero-in on all things fashion at Zero George. Charleston Fashion Week 2016 kicks off March 15, and we’re ready! Bartender Kincaid Fairburn is debuting his “Walk on Fire” cocktail at Zero Café + Bar that he created to toast to Fashion Week! One of our favorite local designers and founder of IBU Movement, Susan Hull…
SP Young Chef Menu Potatoes baked in seaweed and salt, mussels cooked in whey, buttermilk, sorrel Cobia poached in spring garlic, anchovy, onion, ramson Lamb, caramelized yoghurt, carrot, liquorice ‘Benne Wafers’, green tea, lime Early season strawberries, elderflower, fresh almond, almond cake As champion of the national competition to represent the USA in the international…
There’s lots to love about Valentine’s Day weekend at Zero. Friday, February 12 5-Course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings with Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo $185 per person Menu Sunday, February 14 6-Course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings with Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo $225 per person Menu Saturday, February 13 Food is Love – a 6-Course Tasting Menu…
Zero’s Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo and Top Chef Kristen Kish are co-hosting Food is Love – a six-course tasting menu experience on Saturday, February 13, 2016. The prix-menu ($225 per person) includes wine pairings. For reservations, please call Zero Café + Bar at 843-817-7900.
Top Chef Kristen Kish is co-hosting “Food is Love” – a 6-course Valentine’s tasting menu experience on Saturday, February 13 with Zero’s Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo. Kish competed on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 10 where she won the coveted title, becoming the second female chef to win the prestigious competition. She went on to become Chef de…
You’re Invited! Please join us for a HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW with friends and good cheer! Wednesday, December 2nd 2015 4:30 – 7:30 pm Zero George Street Hotel | Charleston, SC FEATURING Croghan’s Jewel Box J. Stark Lulie Wallace Sip on a complimentary “Goldbug” cocktail by Zero Café + Bar as you shop at our…
This fall is, of course, election season, and here in Charleston all eyes are on the mayoral race—our first real race in 40 years. Meanwhile presidential candidates are busy campaigning and giving pundits plenty of fodder. But if you want to be sure your vote counts, give it to us! Zero George (once again!) is…
With summer’s tourists on the wane and humidity long gone, fall is pure magic here in the Lowcountry. There’s nothing like waking up to an autumn Charleston morning and sipping espresso on our piazza—the air is bright and frisky, the day open for exploring. Or cruise down to the Battery on one of our complimentary…
Mrs. and Smith Hotels has just nominated Zero Café + Bar “Best Hotel Restaurant,” and we can’t think of a better time than Charleston Restaurant Week (September 9-20, 2015) to experience the restaurant and enjoy our menu by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo. Click here to view our Restaurant Week Menu. Chef has created a delicious three course menu…
Get to know the Zero Café + Bar team! Step into our 110 sq. foot kitchen and chances are, you’ll see Amanda Black teaching a Monday night cooking class at the Zero George Cooking School or prepping for dinner. As Sous Chef, Amanda works side-by-side Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo where they are constantly innovating new…
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24th, when Zero George Cooking School will host the next installment of its guest chef series. Chef Annie Pettry, hailing from Decca in Louisville, Kentucky, will be joining us to offer a demonstration of her legendary culinary expertise. Guests will enjoy tasting the dishes, which will be presented as…
The 10th Annual Palette and Palate Stroll is coming up on Friday, July 17th! Zero Café + Bar’s Chef Vinson Petrillo will be among the local chefs handing out samples. Stop by and say hello to him at Dog & Horse Fine Art, which will feature a special exhibit of fine 19th century dog and…
This June, where and what you eat can help save lives and deliver the first AIDS Free Generation in over 30 years. Zero Café + Bar is proud to announce that it will be joining restaurants, bars and food trucks across the world to encourage epicureans to EAT (RED), DRINK (RED) and help SAVE LIVES….
Zero Café + Bar is now open for dinner on Sundays! Our new dinner hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 5 – 10 pm. Zero Café + Bar is located on the main level and courtyard of Zero George Street Hotel located in downtown Charleston. The restaurant is open to the public. Call 843-817-7900 to make your…
We were delighted to host chef/television personality Anthony Bourdain at Zero George while he was in Charleston, SC filming for his show. Bourdain spottings included late night eats at the Waffle House and a Riverdogs baseball game with pal (and local resident) actor Bill Murray. Check out Eater Charleston for the scoop on his whereabouts! Our Executive Chef…
Join Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo at Commune Supper Club, a community dining experience designed to bring awareness to the amazing work that is being done here locally in Charleston, South Carolina. The dinner takes place on Wednesday, May 13 at High Wire Distillery and features Michael Perez, Executive Chef at Indaco; Jacob Huder, Chef de Cuisine…
Zero Café + Bar Executive Chef Vinson Perillo battled it out among the ten US finalists for the spot to represent the United States in the San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year competition. His winning dish at the New York finals was Pressurized Octopus, Chorizo, “Parsley” Wagyu Cheek Agnilotti, and Octopus Ink Emulsion. He now…
Zero George Cooking School will host another installment of its guest chef series by hosting a demonstration style class with Ashton Keefe on Saturday, June 13 from 11 am – 1 pm. Call 843-817-7900 to reserve your spot! Keefe is a classically trained chef from Manhattan’s French Culinary Institute and a former lead instructor at NYC’s Haven’s Kitchen. Keefe’s…
The South’s most anticipated culinary event, the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, celebrates its 10th anniversary this March 4-8. The Festival “infuses home-grown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers and food enthusiasts.” The calendar is packed with events for every food lovers’ palate! On Friday afternoon, attend the Culinary Village where Zero’s Executive…
As a destination to see and to be seen, Zero Café + Bar is proud to be a supporter of the 8th annual Charleston Fashion Week (CFW). Between rocking the runway and shopping the Style Lounge, we invite you to kick up your stilettos and enjoy craft cocktails in the Courtyard or in our intimate…
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water announced this week the 10 U.S. finalists in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 competition, and one of Charleston’s young guns is on the list. Chef Vinson Petrillo, Executive Chef of Zero George Hotel and Zero Café + Bar, has been selected from a field of more than 3,000 nominations submitted from around the globe. Finalists were…
Charleston Restaurant Week takes place now through January 18th. Zero Café + Bar is offering a three-course menu for $45 per person or order a la carte. Zero Café + Bar and our sister property, Cannon Green, are now accepting reservations for Charleston Restaurant Week. Led by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo and his culinary team, Zero Café + Bar fare features…
Charleston Restaurant Week, one of the most anticipated culinary events in town, takes place January 7-18! This celebration gives visitors and residents a chance to dive into the unique culmination of culinary delights throughout the city. From international cuisine to southern comfort food, Charleston is home to many James Beard award winning restaurants and notable…
Zero George Street owners Dean Porter Andrews and Lynn Easton of Easton Events have opened up their newest Charleston venture – Cannon Green – a restaurant and events space located at 103 Spring Street on the downtown Peninsula. Eater Charleston writes that they are “struck with wonder” by the new space. Visit the Eater Charleston website…
Capturing Charleston’s style, character, and beauty for more than 35 years, Charleston Magazine is the authority on living well in the Lowcountry. Charleston Magazine Food Critic Jeff Allen dined at Zero Cafe + Bar and published a raving review in the December issue on newsstands now. To see the complete feature, pick up your copy of Charleston Magazine…
Breakfast at Zero George isn’t complete without a tender, buttery biscuit made by Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits. Carrie Morey founded the company in 2005 and has been going nonstop every since. It’s no wonder that she was chosen as one of Martha Stewarts’s “Dreamers into Doers” and her biscuits have been featured on Food Network…
Zero’s Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo will join four other esteemed Southern chefs for the Feast of the Fishes on Thursday, December 11. The event is presented by The Local Palate magazine. Each chef will each prepare a course of the family-style meal throughout the evening. Cocktails will be served starting at 6:30 pm and dinner will…
Guest contributor Hart Hagerty used her Mandarin to work as a lifestyle/fashion editor in Shanghai. Since 2012 Hart has also consulted for major brands and trend research agencies about the Chinese fashion market and is a resident Shanghai editor for LUXE City Guides and Travel + Leisure as she continues to expand her fashion brand…
You don’t have to be a guest at Zero George to experience what Condé Nast Traveler recently named one of the Best New Food Hotels in the World. On any given night, you’ll find a mix locals and visitors dining al fresco in the hotel’s courtyard at Zero Café + Bar. From the 1804 Kitchen…
You may recognize our Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo from Food Network’s Chopped where he swept the competition away in a fierce culinary battle. But, that accolade is just an accouterment to his expansive resume. From the family kitchen to the hottest haunts in New York, Chef Petrillo brings his passion for sustainable, contemporary cuisine to…
Join us at Zero Café + Bar ,in Zero George Street Hotel, this month to enjoy our light and refreshing Pan-Roasted Wreckfish. Created by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo, this dish is served up with a house-made romesco sauce that adds a hearty texture and a unique flavor component when paired with this clean whitefish. The…
The Daily Meal: All Things Food and Drink has listed Zero George as a hotel that offers more than just a lovely room. It is rather “a hotel that celebrates the local culinary flair and provides a chance for guests to cook, tour, and taste in a variety of settings.” Along with a concept that…
Today marks the start of Charleston’s 2014 Fashion Week. For five days, beginning March 18th, foreign and local designers, models, and fashioneastas converge on Marion Square to pay homage to budding trendsetters in the industry. Unlike the larger fashion weeks of Cannes, New York, or Los Angeles, where a few famous names guard the limelight,…
It’s no surprise to find Charleston at the forefront of the East Coast’s craft brew craze. Lovers of Lowcountry cuisine don’t shy away from bold flavor and spice, and why should their beer be any different? As you walk down the Palmetto streets, don’t settle for the watery beverage of everyman. Take pride in the…
Visiting Charleston and skipping brunch is like going to New York City and not having a cupcake from the famous Magnolia Bakery. Charlestonians love to make brunch a part of their weekly routine, which means there are many great restaurants to choose from when you want to start your Sunday with some Eggs Benedict or…
There is no doubt that Charleston is a food centric city! At Zero George Street, we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy some of the best of Charleston foods, featuring vegetables from our Chef’s Garden, in our very own demonstration kitchen. Every Wednesday and Saturday, Chef Randy Williams regales guests and locals…
Escape the dreary days of Winter with a refreshing and relaxing weekend in Charleston! Experience the brisk air of Charleston along the cobblestone streets without the need for gloves or scares. Capture the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season with a dining experience from sips to savors in the culinary capital of the South….
Zero George’s Inaugural Oyster Roast was the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with local fare, bushels of oyster, bespoke cocktails, and fine friends. Of the many historic Charleston food traditions, an Oyster Roast is one of the most iconic. Is there anything better than friends and food on a crisp fall evening? Chef…
Zero George Street is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our existing in-house culinary program. Our Zero Café + Bar opened to the public last week. Our culinary team is as passionate about food as we are about service and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming our guests and locals to Zero Café…
At Zero George Street, we love having the luxury of a strong cup of espresso from our Miele machine in the morning. The Zero George Organic Charleston Coffee Roaster Blend gives us the energy to explore all that historic Charleston has to offer. We’ve found that our house made granola is the perfect complement to…
It sounds cliché to say that Charleston has an activity for everyone. For Jamisyn Becker, our Events and Food Manager, Charleston has a plethora of options to explore.
King Street is now home to Charleston’s newest Italian restaurant, Indaco. Italian for Indigo, this restaurant is the latest of The Indigo Road Restaurant Group’s ventures and serves rustic Italian dishes in a lively environment and central Upper-King location. This large, modern space seats 100 and offers traditional plates including the Margerita pizza, the Fettucini…
In Charleston, cast iron is to bacon what sugar is to sweet tea, the perfect complement. Macaroni and Cheese is a vegetable and a table is measured by the quantity and quality of cornbread that lies upon it! Unfortunately, if you walk into our kitchen, you may find empty Le Creuset pots and the barest…
At Zero George, we appreciate moments in the afternoon where we may savor all that which Chef has selected with a refreshing glass of wine or homemade hummus. On days when it’s raining, we invite you to relax in our luxurious drawing room. On perfect Charleston evenings, we hope you’ll relax on our blue stone…
Technique: Supreme How to: To remove the skin, pith, membranes, and seeds of a citrus fruit and separate its wedges. Orange: Invigorating garnish to a salad on a summer’s day Lemon: Local Red Drum roasted with lemon Lime: The perfect complement to a refreshing Capirinha At Zero George, Chef Randy Williams focuses on technique. Not…
Imagine a leisurely Thursday afternoon learning to cook like a chef while enjoying a cold glass of wine. This week Chef Randy Williams welcomed guests into the Zero George kitchen to learn the skills and techniques for fresh seasonal Lowcountry dishes. The Chef’s concept for this class was to use fresh local ingredients during their…
A Foodie’s dream is the annual BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, February 28 – March 3, 2013. Interact with and learn from the country’s best chefs, authors, and beverage professionals. More than 80 events over the course of the weekend from the Culinary Village and Grand Tasting Tent to wine tastings and a variety…
Zero George offers cooking classes in our historic Kitchen House on Saturdays (11 am – 1 pm) and select Sundays (11 am – 1 pm). Guests have an opportunity to learn techniques in a demonstration-style class hosted by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo and Sous Chef Tyler Chavis. The class teaches students how to utilizing different…