About Aiken's Downtown Aiken

...but it's true name is: Aiken Brewing Company Grille & Bar. Located in the heart of downtown Aiken at the corner of The Alley and Laurens Street. You can't miss it! Look for the red/green striped awning and the tables out front - full of happy customers - under the big green umbrellas :) We have several options for al fresco dining downtown. I think my favorite is the Brew Pub.

Where do I start! Ok - I guess the beer, haha. They have HANDCRAFTED AND AWARD WINNING MICRO BREWS. My friend Jen is a server at the Brew Pub so I picked her brain about the beer on Friday night. (I'm not that much of a beer drinker) Will was very helpful too - he's the new guy. My buddy Adam behind the bar was busy with the after work crowd :)

Ok - so the beer. They make it there. They make about 17 different brews - - and could have up to 9 on tap at one time! (during Masters week they are at maximum tap capacity!)

Two special brews available now for Oktoberfest -

Name Alc % Born on:

Oktoberfest - Amber Lager 5.5 10/1

Pumpkin Pie Spice - Great 5.5 10/3

Here are a few of their most popular: (always available)

Thoroughbred Red - Amber 5.6

West Coast Pale Ale - Hoppy 5.9

Blonde - Light/Hoppy 4.1

All of the beers are posted on a giant chalkboard by the bar - with all the data including the 'born on' date. Jen says that she enjoys the beers more after they are about a week old - instead of newborn, lol - but the guy next to me at the bar disagreed. To each his own right? Right!

The food is great - the atmosphere is great. The staff is soooo friendly :) They have some high tables near the bar - and on the other side are dining tables. And of course the outdoor dining :)

No matter what you order you can't go wrong. If you are a 'burger' person---go for the Big Tony! It's a burger - but not the usual, lol - and it is my favorite :) If you are not that adventurous - then go for the Brew Burger - it is more the norm.

We have club meetings there occasionally and I think between us we have tried just about everything - and it was all delicious - and NOT OVERPRICED LIKE SOME OF THESE KINDS OF PLACES!

It is a friendly crowd :)

You could:

• stop by after a round of golf with the guys (or girls! - yes, ladies play golf, too!)
• meet up with a friend that also works nearby for lunch or dinner
• stop by for lunch while doing some afternoon downtown shopping
• come after work on a Friday to bitch discuss your wonderful week with a group of friends :)
• stop by for a quick beer and chit chat with my friend Adam -
• watch whatever sports are playing on the tv's hanging around while you are waiting for an order to take home and enjoy with someone special :)
• plan a Monday Night Football night with the guys (or girls! - yes, we like football, too!)---wings, wings, wings!! ohhh - and the cheese fries...and the moon wedges (mozzerrella sticks sorta) yummmm. :) and don't forget THE BEER!!!!!
• DATE NIGHT GUYS!!! Definitely a good place for a date :) Dinner on the way to a play perhaps!
• sit at an outside table and enjoy the beautiful Aiken weather while dining with friends and family
• network with associates who happen to be there too! kinda like 'Cheers'....where everybody knows your name :) It's great :)
• great place to go for lunch or dinner if you have clients in from out of town. Any style of dress goes here! everything from jeans and t-shirts,shorts, golf shirts and khaki's, button down collar shirt and slacks, suits, dresses, skirts... I've even seen people upstairs in their formals! (after the reception or play or something, lol
• Enjoy after hours at a second bar upstairs! Play darts, foozball (my fav) or a game of pool. Maybe even hear a band play and do some dancing on the dance floor :)
• Saturday afternoon college football- - - they even have a tv hanging in the front window so you can see it while dining outside :) a bunch of people were there Saturday afternoon enjoying the weather - the food - the drink - eachother - and the game (well, not really enjoying the game because at the time the gamecocks (USC) were losing)
• celebrate your birthday or some other special event (they won't sing and embarrass you like in those chain bar & grilles, hahaha)

Next time you are hungry or thirsty --- come on down to the Brew Pub :) You are sure to enjoy it!

Please think of me when the time comes that you or a friend or family member needs some help with Aiken area real estate :) Thanks. (dont' forget to let me know you found me through my blog)

The Aiken Center for the Arts. Located in downtown Aiken on Laurens Street. Look for the pretty white horse out front!

The Center hosts a number of events - exhibits - and classes throughout the year. Stop by the gift shop for some unique gifts :)

Visit their website for a newsletter - and for more info. Aiken Center for the Arts

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The 20^th Annual St. Mary's Chocolate Festivalwas today and it was a blast : )

I hope you got a chance to stop by.

So much to see and do -

The frozen casserole sale was a complete success and completely sold out in the first hour! Silly me - I headed straight for the chocolate...and by the time I got to the casseroles they were all gone : (

Silent auction- there were so many cool items on which to bid. Artwork, chocolate baskets, rounds of golf, spa day for two, dinner/theatre combo, pet baskets, gardening gifts, jewelry, three days/two nights in Hilton Head, Football tickets!!, so much more and... parties-parties-parties!! Yes - you didn't have to bid - just sign up and pay the per person amt. Such as: and oyster roast to be held on Feb 21 at the Mickey Anaclerio residence. Last year this party raised a ton of money for the school. Oh, and Mickey is my landlord :) There were other parties too. Japanese Dinner, Girls Night Out......

The new/used book sale - lots and lots of books to choose from - CHEAP!! And then even cheaper at the end of the day. (down to $1/bag!!)

Bake Sale- it was hard to make a choice - everything looked soooo good. I work for the most recognizable agent in Aiken...therefore I get recognized by lots of people too. (recognition by association, lol) I asked one of the volunteers at the bake sale if there were any ‘buckeyes'..and she said - 'no, Kara, I'm sorry - Jane Page was just here and asked the same thing!' I must have had a blank look on my face - and as I started to speak she said ‘it's me---Roseanne from The Real Estate Book' OMG - of course! I just didn't recognize her in that bakers apron! And to be honest...I was paying more attention to all the chocolate delights, hehehe.

Food of course - burgers/hot dogs/fries/ice cream/choc cakes and pies by the slice/cookies/brownies......! - and face painting - carriage rides and more!

Rides and games for the kids - a blood drive - pet adoption - plant sale - A pudding toss --- this was too funny!

Even a mechanical bull----or was it a chocolate moose? Oh - no no no - Chocolate Moose was the band - and they were actually pretty good! TAKE A LOOK!!

Irish Dancers put on a show too - these kids have practiced A LOT!! Check it out!

Schedule of Events:

Pie Eating Contest!!

It was a great day! I hope you were able to make it. If not - there's always next year :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog- please think of me for your and your friends/family Aiken area real estate needs. Please let me know you found me though my blog :) Thanks! (Don't forget to scroll over the pictures for some additional comments, observations, and other misc remarks haha )

Enjoy an evening of easy listening and dancing to timeless jazz standards.

The Aiken Jazz Society presents: Club Jazz

Date: Sunday, October 5th

Time: 6:00pm

Place: Newberry Hall, Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken, SC (I have been to several events at Newberry Hall - the food is always the best! Always fresh. Maggie goes to the farmers market in the morning and gets what she needs for that days menu. Everything has always been absolutely DELICIOUS!) I've been to wedding receptions, holiday parties, business luncheons, dinner events..... They do off site catering as well - how about having them set up a box lunch for your next staff meeting - OR....have them take care of the dinner for 12 so you can enjoy visiting with your guests! Give them a call for info on having a function at Newberry Hall...or off site catering: 803.641.7087. Maggie & David Sacks.

Tickets: $45 per person. Checks payable to: Aiken Jazz Society

Info: 803.644.7433

Swinging Jazz by Preston & Weston with guest vocalist Sandra Simmons.

Buffet Dinner - Cash Bar - Dinner Music with Karen Gordon (formerly of Quiet Storm)

Come out for an evening of jazz!

Save the date - and bring your appetites! If you like food - you will not want to miss this event!

Here's the deal: Buy your tickets in advance for $20 or on the day of the event for $25. (LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!!! - DON'T WAIT TO GET YOUR TICKETS!!) call 803.649.2221

A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN AIKEN

Participating Downtown Aiken Restaurants/Shoppes:

CAFE RIO BLANCO sampling: Fried Plantains, bite size Cuban sandwich, sample of Garbanzo bean soup.

CASA BELLA sampling: Meatballs

CITY BILLIARDS sampling: Variety of hotdogs and chili (City Billiards has the best chili cheese dog in town!)

DESSERVES sampling: Red Velvet Cake

MOONBEAN sampling: Demos of estate grown coffee samples from South America, Africa & Indonesia

NEW MOON sampling: Variety of soups and bakery items

OLIV'A sampling: Arancini, a fresh saffron risotta ball stuffed with mozzarella or marinara

PAPA RUSS BBQ sampling: Smoked pork/beef brisket with their special BBQ sauce.

PLUM PUDDING sampling: Asian fresh wraps, fresh shrimp lettuce wraps with assorted dipping sauces

SWEET COW CREAMERY sampling: Pumpkin Bread A la Mode

SUGAR MAGNOLIA CAFE sampling: Veggie banger-rolls

UP & AWAY BALLOONS & FUDGE sampling: Chocolate fudge with homemade real cream and butter fudge

WEST SIDE BOWERY sampling: Shrimp and Sausage Creole over rice

SAMPLE YOUR WAY THROUGH DOWNTOWN!

TUESDAY - OCTOBER 7TH. 5PM - 7:30PM

(first 200 tickets sold will receive an Eco-friendly tote)

Call for more info and tickets: Aiken Downtown Development Association. 803.649.2221

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I'm happy to share this information.

If you are looking for homes for sale in Aiken, South Carolina - look no further. Carolina Horse Real Estate .com is an excellent tool to help with your Aiken area property search. Aiken SC offers something for everyone!

Equestrian, Golf & Gated Communities with houses and building lots for sale, Condos & Townhouses, Patio Homes, Commercial Properties, Development Land, Horse Property, Historic & Luxury Estates, Downtown Cottages, Polo properties....all this and more are for sale in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Have you heard about Woodside Plantation and The Reserve at Woodside? A popular gated community in Aiken. No matter what your dream...homes, condos, town homes, cottages, horse farms, golf property, lots, land, investments.....you can find it right here in Aiken, South Carolina. Start searching for your next Aiken SC properties today. Thank you for visiting my website, Carolina Horse Real Estate .com. Your one stop place for Aiken County Real Estate.

Search the entire Aiken MLS right here! Find your Aiken realty today.

Gene Mock, Realtor. A proud member of The National Association of Realtors, South Carolina Association of Realtors, and Aiken Board of Realtors.

Gene Mock ~ Making It Easy!