Join the South Carolina Aquarium for the Next Good Catch Dinner...

Kick off fall in the Lowcountry with the next installment in the Good Catch Dinner series on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Hosted by Southerly Restaurant and Patio, this dining experience is sure to be unique, as Chef Matt Martindale will be preparing each dish of this tapas style meal, in the restaurant's cooking school for guests to observe. Each dish will feature sustainable seafood and includes a wine pairing. Southerly focuses on traditional southern fair combined with a contemporary twist. The restaurant's emphasis on seasonal and local southern cuisine make it the perfect place to savor what the local waters have to offer.

Dinner Offerings Include:

• Rock Shrimp Salad: Blood orange vinaigrette, late summer greens, pepperoncini and citrus
• Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits: House tasso and smoked cheddar grit cake, local shrimp
• Grilled Clams: Chorizo, grilled garlic, scallion, fennel, saffron broth
• Cast Iron Flounder: Etoufee, red rice risotto, charred okra

South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Manager Shelley Dearhart will be in attendance to share information with guests about the Good Catch program as well as the best ways to make sustainable seafood choices when dining out and at home. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $40. Seating is limited so make sure to reserve your spot online at Southern Season Charleston Cooking School events by clicking here.
A portion of the proceeds benefit Good Catch at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Fast Facts:

• The Good Catch dinner takes place Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Southerly Restaurant and Patio located at 730 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC
• Tickets are $40 and include four delicious courses with wine pairings
• A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Good Catch at the South Carolina Aquarium
• Seating is limited so make a reservation online at Southern Season Charleston Cooking School events

For all media inquiries, please contact Kate Dittloff at (843) 579-8660 or kdittloff(at)scaquarium(dot)org.

About South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch:
Good Catch generates awareness and leads communities in support of healthy fisheries and consumption of responsibly harvested seafood. The program pragmatically balances the health of the environment with South Carolina's demand for seafood by working with consumers and chefs, helping them make wise seafood choices to support healthy, abundant oceans. More than 115 restaurant partners have committed to serve and purchase sustainable seafood whenever possible and to avoid species that are immediately vulnerable to extinction. As a community, when we choose seafood from local, sustainably managed fisheries or dine at restaurants which do the same, we minimize our impact on the environment. Find the most up-to-date Good Catch partner list and more information on making good seafood choices each season at scaquarium.org/goodcatch.

About Southerly Restaurant and Patio
Located at 730 Coleman Blvd in beautiful Mt. Pleasant South Carolina Southerly Restaurant and Patio offers guests the opportunity to enjoy delicious food in a beautiful atmosphere provided by their outdoor patio. Chef Matt Martindale's seasonal menu focuses on beloved southern cuisine with a contemporary twist, uses fresh and local ingredients. The beautiful outdoor patio and elegant indoor space are the perfect place to enjoy a meal or host an event. There is truly no better place to celebrate the food that makes the lowcountry so great for locals and visitors alike.

About the South Carolina Aquarium:
The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston's most visited attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents fabulous views of Charleston harbor and interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages.

The South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day, half day Dec. 24 (open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Dec. 25. Admission prices are: Toddlers (2 and under) free; Youth (3-12) $17.95; Adults (13+) $24.95. The Aquarium plus the 4-D Theater experience is free for Toddlers, $22.95 for Children, $29.95 for Adults. The 4-D Theater experience only is $6.95 for Children and Adults, and free for Members. For more information call 843-720-1990 or visit scaquarium.org. Memberships are available by calling 843-577-FISH.

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