Shane Whiddon named Executive Chef at Virginia’s on King, announces new menu featuring Lowcountry favorites
August 26, 2016
Virginia’s on King, a restaurant specializing in quintessential Lowcountry cuisine in the heart of Charleston, announced that Shane Whiddon has been hired as Executive Chef. A Georgia native with more than 17 years of cooking experience in the South, Whiddon has introduced a new menu that highlights 100 percent scratch-made ingredients.
“Since the beginning, our goal has been to create an unforgettable dining experience using my family’s most beloved recipes,” shares Virginia Bennett, the inspiration and namesake of Virginia’s on King. “I’ve been impressed with the way Chef Whiddon has respected our techniques while bringing an innovative new mindset to the kitchen.”
Whiddon’s passion for cooking comes from his love of hunting, fishing and gardening. Prior to Virginia’s, he worked with the Sea Island Company, a Forbes 20 Star Resort; Colt & Allison at the Lodge and Charleston Grill.
Breakfast is served Monday-Friday (7 – 11 a.m.) and highlights:
Country Benedict with gridded country ham, English muffin, poached farm eggs and Tabasco hollandaise ($10)
“The Scone” with seasonal jam, sweetened clabber and salted butter ($8)
Brunch is served on Saturday (8 a.m. – 3p.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and highlights:
Fried Quail Legs served Nashville hot or honey bbq ($12)
Virginia’s House Salad with local lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes and marinated green beans with a boiled peanut vinaigrette ($9)
Dinner is served from 11 a.m. and highlights:
Chicken & Dumplings with chicken confit, carrots, onions, celery and traditional drop dumplings ($15)
Tomato Pie with gruyere cheese and fine herbs ($9)
Supper is served from 3 p.m. and highlights:
Perloo with bacon, shrimp, rice, tomatoes and bell peppers ($22)
Smoked Pork Chop with curried squash, bourbon and brown butter bbq and crispy shallots ($23)
About Virginia’s on King
Featuring a collection of family recipes and Southern traditions, Virginia’s on King specializes in Lowcountry cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, dinner and supper, the menu showcases comfort food inspired by Virginia Bennett, a Charleston native and mother of Holy City Hospitality founder, Michael Bennett. For more information, call 843-735-5800 or visit www.virginiasonking.com.
About Holy City Hospitality
Founded in 2001 by Michael Bennett, Holy City Hospitality is one of Charleston’s largest locally-owned hospitality companies dedicated to inspiring memorable experiences through innovative ingredients and gracious service. Holy City Hospitality consists of Michael’s on the Alley, 39 Rue de Jean, COAST Bar & Grill, Vincent Chicco’s and The Victor Social Club, Virginia’s on King, The Islander, Good Food Catering and Historic Rice Mill, a waterfront event space.
