Photo By Jeff DennisThe 2010 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition welcomed flocks of wildlife enthusiasts to the heart of downtown Charleston for a Valentine’s weekend love fest with nature. Local residents and visitors from all over the country know how to traverse the jungle of sporting paths that accompany SEWE each year. But this year’s program offered several new exhibits and activities that will have patrons mapping a new route for their wildlife weekend next season.

One of the best new events was Halls Chophouse hosting the inaugural Gourmet Wild Game Dinner to kick off the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston. SEWE guests enjoyed a delicious and unique meal with wine pairings in the Lamond Room, Halls’ private upstairs dining room.

Halls’ Executive Chef Matthew Niessner presented an incredible five-course meal with wine pairings. the highlights included Carolina Cup oysters, candied striped beet salad with duck confit served over Montrachet cheese and spiced cashews,  broiled quail splashed with a brown gravy and served over sweet and sour collard greens and pepperjack grits. Pictured at left is Chef Matthew Niessner with Tommy Hall and the main course, a very wonderful bison ribeye.

Halls Chophouse is a local, family owned “Classic American Steakhouse” located in the Upper King Design District at 434 King Street in historic downtown Charleston.

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