… and so is the South Carolina Aquarium, who works tirelessly to educate the community on their Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Amen Street stands behind the initiative and carries the proud Platinum Partner title.

On the evening of Tuesday, June 14th,  Amen Street welcomed forty guests for a five course meal and specialty wine pairings in honor of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative. We had a few special guests, Abundant Seafood’s Mark Marhefka, “Clammer Dave” Belanger and the aquarium’s very own Megan Westmeyer.

Our very own local seafood celebrities: Clammer Dave, Mark Marhefka, Megan Westmeyer

 True to the theme of the evening, each fish dish was caught using sustainable fishing methods. Everything was cooked to perfection, complimented with a variety of local summer vegetables.

Mark's catches were off the hook in more ways than one. Super fresh and amazingly delicious. Crudo de Mackerel, Herb Crusted Bass and Pan Roasted Grouper

As you might suspect, Clammer Dave provided the clams, served over Cappellini with Compound Casino Butter

 The evening was extra special thanks to the duo that makes it all happen, all the time: Chef Stephen Ollard and General Manager Laura Lovisone. When they weren’t cooking, serving and pouring, they were visiting with guests, making this dinner feel like an intimate gathering among friends. 

Some of their talents include fish saucing and champagne pouring.

 There are more photos where these came from. Take a peek at the full album on Facebook.