Culinary Pursuits at White Barn Inn
Embark on a coastal-to-coastal culinary journey as White Barn Inn welcomes restaurateur Brooks Reitz - and his acclaimed Charleston eateries, Leon’s Oyster Shop and Melfi’s. Experience menus that fuse lowcountry charm with Maine’s seasonal bounty, where Southern flavors meet the freshest local seafood amongst the glow of our historic barn. Immerse yourself in a series of exclusive dining experiences with one-of-a-kind dinners and an interactive cocktail class.
- Friday, May 2nd - Saturday, May 3rd
Weekend Itinerary
Friday, May 2nd
6:00 - 7:00pm | Cocktail & Oyster Hour
Toast the beginning of Brook Reitz’s culinary weekend with specially curated cocktails and freshly-shucked oysters in our convivial and historic Barn Bar
Located at the Barn Bar
7:00 - 9:00pm | Dinner with Leon’s
Gather in our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Dining destination White Barn Inn Restaurant to embark on a convivial epicurean journey that captures the flavors and spirit of Charleston’s beloved dining destination, Leon’s, featuring a menu of Leon’s classic laidback southern dishes
Gather in our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Dining destination White Barn Inn Restaurant to embark on a convivial epicurean journey that captures the flavors and spirit of Charleston’s beloved dining destination, Leon’s, featuring a menu of Leon’s...
Located in White Barn Inn Restaurant
$125 per guest | Additional $50 per guest for wine pairing
Included for guests who book the weekend package
Saturday, May 3rd
10:00am - 5:00 pm | E.M. Reitz Trunk Show
Gather in White Barn’s cozy Living Room to shop a curated selection of E.M. Reitz clothing. Browse the hand-picked, beautifully-made pieces alongside the brand’s founder, Erin Marie Reitz.
Located in the Living Room
2:00 - 3:00pm | “Hosting at Home” Cocktail Class with Jack Rudy Cocktails
Join Brooks Reitz as he shares the techniques behind crafting three indulgent cocktails using mixers and tools from his line, Jack Rudy. Enjoy an immersive workshop with Brooks crafting classic cocktails - a Margarita, Gin & Tonic and an Old Fashioned - with tips and tricks for doing this for larger groups while hosting dinner parties and gatherings at home.
Join Brooks Reitz as he shares the techniques behind crafting three indulgent cocktails using mixers and tools from his line, Jack Rudy. Enjoy an immersive workshop with Brooks crafting classic cocktails - a Margarita, Gin & Tonic and an Old Fashioned -...
Located in Little Barn
$65 per guest | Included for guests who book the weekend package
5:30 - 8:30pm | Dinner with Melfi’s
Finish your weekend of epicurean experiences and celebrate lowcountry charm and Maine’s seasonal bounty. Indulge in a four-course dinner that blends Melfi’s sumptuous Italian dishes and White Barn’s coastal flavors in our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Dining destination White Barn Inn Restaurant.
Finish your weekend of epicurean experiences and celebrate lowcountry charm and Maine’s seasonal bounty. Indulge in a four-course dinner that blends Melfi’s sumptuous Italian dishes and White Barn’s coastal flavors in our Forbes Five-Star and AAA...
Located in White Barn Inn Restaurant
$185 per guest for four-course dinner | Additional $85 per guest for wine pairing
Included for guests who book the weekend package
About Brooks Reitz
- Brooks Reitz is an entrepreneur in food, beverage, and hospitality. He owns and operates three restaurants in Charleston: Leon's Oyster Shop, Little Jack's Tavern, and Melfi's, as well as The Bell, a British pub in New Orleans. Brooks is the founder of Jack Rudy Cocktail Co., a manufacturer of cocktail mixers, bar tools, and accessories distributed internationally. He also writes 'A Small & Simple Thing,' a weekly newsletter focusing on food, travel, design, style, and entertaining.
About Leon’s Oyster Shop
- Leon's Oyster Shop is a laid-back joint specializing in fried chicken and oysters alongside salads that are better than you'd expect, cheap beer, soft serve, rosé on tap, frozen G&T’s, tons of grower champagne, and chuggable cocktails – all in an old garage in downtown Charleston, SC.
About Melfi’s
- Melfi’s is a grown-up Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta and Roman-style thin-crust pizza cooked in dual wood-burning ovens alongside beautiful small plates, vegetables, and elegant entrees. The room is anchored by a long wooden bar next to linen-draped tables, and it pulses with energy. The sophisticated surroundings are the perfect setting for an intimate dinner for 2, or for a proper adults evening on the town.
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