Jeff Kenyon is the general manager at Chadwick's in Murrells Inlet.
New owner, new focus
In 2007, Chadwick’s opened in Murrells Inlet across the street from Dead Dog Saloon. The building, which used to be a beach house in Myrtle Beach, was formerly Petit Vine, and before that it opened as the hugely popular restaurant called Hana’s.
Chadwick’s specialized in fried seafood baskets.
But a few weeks ago Jeff Holm bought Chadwick’s, and hired Jeff Kenyon as his General Manager. You may remember Jeff from his previous affiliations with Saltwater Cowboys, the original Grumpy Grouper and Socastee Station. Chadwick’s is still called Chadwick’s, but there has been a dramatic menu change.
The new menu features pizza, subs, finger food and beer, and Kenyon says they hope to attract a strong biker presence in the weeks ahead. Every day from 4-7 p.m. you can get a slice of cheese pizza and a domestic beer for $3.75. On Tuesdays there is a twofer special: Two 12-inch cheese pizzas for the price of one.
Chadwick’s Pizza and Subs is at 4078 U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, and the number is 651-7200. They're open for dinner and late-night dining daily, and during bike week they'll also be open for lunch.
This is a copy of Chadwick's menu.
City scene
We told you several weeks ago that Bryan Bodle, formerly executive chef at SeaBlue in North Myrtle Beach, is now executive chef at City Bar in Myrtle Beach. This month Chef Bodle will have his first wine dinner at City Bar.
He was in charge of many wine dinner menus at SeaBlue, and now patrons of City Bar can experience Bryan’s deft culinary talent at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, for a Spanish wine dinner. We’ll soon publish the meal’s entire menu; tickets are $50.
City Bar’s Bar Chef, Scott Oakley, has a new vodka-infused drinks menu. Some of his house blends are Rosemary/Honey, Grapefruit/Fig, Apple/Cinnamon, Green Tea/Orange, Pineapple/Mint, Mixed Olive and Jolly Rancher. To go along with the delightful drinks, there’s also a special smaller portion tapas menu with prices of $3 to $5.
A few months ago we reported that Reese Wesner left his position as City Bar’s general manager, and the new GM is Dave Tomasits. He is a culinary school graduate and experienced chef. Through the years his job focus shifted to financials and front of house service, which has led to his extreme qualification for his current position with Divine Dining Group.
Some other upcoming City Bar events include:
Flight Club Thursdays: A deejay spins tunes starting at 10 p.m.; beverages are served “flight style.”
Friday Night Live: A party starts at 10 p.m. Fridays with live entertainment.
Wine and Jazz Sundays: Starting at 7 p.m. every Sunday, patrons are invited to enjoy live jazz and fine wines.
City Bar is 7604 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, and the number is 449-7013.
A few special dishes
Louis’s at Pawleys will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mothers Day, and a few special dishes will be added to the menu:
Chilled Vidalia and Cucumber Soup Stone Ground Grits Soufflé with Spring Morels Warm Salad of Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus tossed lightly with Old Sherry Vinaigrette Veal Medallions with Country Ham Ravioli Brioche French Toast with Strawberries and Sour Cream Ice Cream
Louis’s is in the Hammock Shops beside U.S. 17 in PawleysIsland, and the number is 237-8757.
Toffino's has delicious Philly Cheesesteaks on freshly baked bread.
Going for it
For almost 10 years Phil Pecora has had his bakery, Toffino’s, out at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Developers out there told him the land would soon be teeming with houses and other retail shops.
Which was not the case. At least not the “soon” part. Luckily, Phil’s pastries, breads, desserts, sandwiches and deli items are delicious enough that he had enough business to stay afloat. However, this eking out a living business went on and on and on as development plan after development plan never came to fruition.
And still Phil persevered.
Then The Market Common came along! Buildings were actually built! Shops actually opened! Townhomes were purchased and leased!
And now, finally, after a decade of providing sweets for half the Grand Strand’s bakery aficionados, Phil Pecora is getting his own sweet reward. You can read about it in a recent amendment proposed to the City of Myrtle Beach Planning Commission Executive Committee:
"Market Common Toffino’s Amendment: Proposal by Phil Pecora (Tych & Walker, agents) to amend the Market Common Master Plan to include 1.33 acres at the intersection of Johnson Ave and Farrow Parkway (TMS #186-27-01-190). Proposal includes designs for seven (7) townhomes, 3200 sq ft of retail/office space, 2300 sq ft of retail, 5000 sq ft of bakery with residential above, 62 parking spaces, and a large plaza."
Hooray! Phil is going big time!
Toffino’s Italian Bakery & Deli is at 880 Farrow Parkway, and the number is 477-1598.
