Eat Ramen to Help Raise Funds for Local Chef

FOLLY BEACH — Ramen pop-up 2 Nixons takes over The ‘Wich Doctor this Saturday, February 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to raise funds for chef Jeff Butler as he recovers from surgery. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Butler. @ Nixons chef Jeffrey Stoneberger says they will have a menu of pizza, snacks, and ramen, sponsored by Sun Noodle and Limehouse Produce. [EaterWire]

ANSONBOROUGH — Market Street eatery 5Church hosts Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe to cook with fellow cheftestant Jamie Lynch on Thursday, March 2. Starting at 6:00 p.m., the dinner will be five courses plus wine pairings for $150. This is a chance to get a Top Chef experience without the camera crews. Proceeds benefit MUSC Shawn Jenkin’s Childrens Hospital. Reservations can be made online. [EaterWire]

LOWER KING — Food and lifestyle influencer Colu Henry will stop by Charleston on Saturday, March 4, for a book signing at the Le Creuset store from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Her book Back Pocket Pasta comes out next Tuesday. Stop in for wine, bites, and books. [EaterWire]