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Take Out Date Night - Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills at Spotted Salamander - Columbia, SC

  • Spotted Salamander 1531 Richland St Columbia, SC 29201 (map)
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Join SCWF and Spotted Salamander for a to-go date night containing unique dishes inspired by imperiled species found around South Carolina. Participants will pick up their specialty dinner plus a bottle of wine and enjoy the meal at home, or at a picnic spot of their choosing!

Thank you to our Event Sponsor: Columbia Water!

Thank you to our Event Sponsor: Columbia Water!

In addition to the meal, participants will be led through each course via video recording with SCWF Habitat Education Manager, Jay Keck. The video will allow them to learn about each species and the conservation efforts needed to help it thrive.

Executive chef, Jessica Shillato, will feature her own unique dishes to represent each species including: Red Salamander, Spotted Turtle, Gulf Fritillary Butterfly and Passion Vine. The menu will also feature a bottle of red or white wine per couple to represent the Roseate Spoonbill.

All funds raised will benefit conservation programs of SCWF. Tickets are $75 each.

The Regular Menu

Event menu art from 2021 Spoonbills Art Contest winner Pam Corwin

Event menu art from 2021 Spoonbills Art Contest winner Pam Corwin

Roseate Spoonbill
Bottle of Red or White Wine

Red Salamander
Warm New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp Spread with toast

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly and Passion Vine
Roasted Duck Breast, Blue Congaree Milling Grit Cake, Sauce Bigarade, Seared Brussels Sprout

Spotted Turtle
Trio of Cup Cake
Chocolate with Marshmallow Spec
Lemon
Black walnut Coconut

The Vegan Menu

Roseate Spoonbill
Bottle of Red or White Wine

Red Salamander
Slow Roasted Beet Hummus with nuts

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly and Passion Vine
Seared Sweet Potato Medallion, Orange Supremes, Blue Grit Cake, Brussel Sprout, Orange Gastrique

Spotted Turtle
Sangria poached pear

Vegan options must be confirmed 1 week prior to the event. Participants must be 21 years or older.

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) does not offer refunds on any special event registrations. If a participant is no longer able to attend the event, they are able to transfer their ticket to another individual on their own accord and with advanced notice to SCWF. SCWF reserves the right cancel an event due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If SCWF cancels an event, all participants will receive a full refund.