Braised, Blended & Bottled at Wild Dunes; Saint Alban's First Review

DINNERWIRE — If the cold is chilling your bones, go warm up at the Braised, Blended & Bottled event at Wild Dunes this weekend. The resort will host guests on Saturday, February 21, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., for dishes of braised meats from chefs Ken Vedrinski (Trattoria Lucca and Coda Del Pesce), Kevin Johnson (The Grocery), Michael Kramer (The Lazy Goat and Table 301, Greenville), Joe Clarke (American Grocery Restaurant, Greenville), and Adam Cooke (Hotel Domestique Restaurant 17, Greenville). In addition to the food, there will be multiple bourbons and wines to sample. For $85 a ticket, you can eat and drink yourself warm. [EaterWire]

WEEK IN REVIEWS — Writer Deidre Schipani inspects recently opened Saint Alban this week. There's less criticism in the review as there is observation. Schipani sees that Saint Alban, as a newcomer, is still shifting and defining itself each day. She does endorse the waffles and Croque monsieur, however. [CS]

ANNIVERSARYWIRE — Lee Lee's Hot Kitchen celebrates their first anniversary and Chinese New Year this evening with a special menu. The items promise wealth, health, and good luck. The restaurant posted the offerings on their Instagram account. Also: crispy duck. [Instagram]