Lokal Hosts Grand Opening; Fried Chicken Extravaganza at Butcher & Bee

GRAND OPENING REPORT — Fish house Lokal Seabar hosts their grand opening today from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The new restaurant on Johns Island will celebrate with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, $3 oyster shooters, and $3 white sangria specials. Enjoy live entertainment from the outdoor patio and enjoy the views of the water. [EaterWire]

DINNERWIRE — Upper King restaurant Union Provisions will host a special wine dinner on Monday, October 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For $75 guests will enjoy a special five-course meal paired with special wine selections from California winemaker Justin Willett of Lieu Dit. According to the eatery, "If you love the light and refreshing wines of the Loire Valley in France, you'll love his New World interpretation of them." Call (843) 641-0821 to reserve a seat. [EaterWire]

DINNERWIRE — Stop eating for the next few days, because you're going to need the extra room for the evening Butcher & Bee brings in James Beard award-winning chef Ashley Christensen to cook up a fried chicken extravaganza. Christensen runs Beasley's Chicken + Honey in Raleigh and is bringing all her best recipes to Charleston for one night, Wednesday, November 19. There will be two seatings (6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) for the family-style dinner and special selection wines. Tickets are $90, but one look at the menu,and you'll believe it's well worth the price tag. Email info@butcherandbee.com to reserve your seat. [CP]