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Shrimp, like these, will be paired with friends wine and grits tonight.

Still not sure about your plans for tonight?

Well the "Shrimp, Collards & Grits Wine Dinner" hosted by Saltus River Grill in downtown Beaufort is happening tonight, Tuesday, August 30, at 6 p.m. — and we have good word there are still a few seats left.

There will also be a cookbook signing by local food pro Pat Branning (who has a cookbook of similar name.)

It's $65 per person plus tax and gratuity, call (843) 379-3474 to make reservations.

Here's the food lineup: 

Four Course Dinner
Prepared by Saltus Executive Chef Brian Waters; Wines paired by Celia Strong; Cooking Demo by Darin Sehnert, 700 Kitchen Cooking School

Welcome Wine and passed Hors d'œuvres
Local Shrimp Ceviche on Cucumber Rounds
Alverdi Pinot Grigio

Course 1
Oyster Bisque Savannah Style
morgan metallico chardonnay

Course 2
Rustic Quail with Local Chantrelle Mushrooms and Gruyere Grits
Panther Creek Pinot Noir

Course 3
Lands End London Broil cooked Sous Vide with Big Mama's Collards, and Dixie Style Hoe Cakes.
Silver Palm Cabernet

Course 4
Banana Pudding with Benne Cookies
Lunetta Prosecco