Reviews / Articles
South Carolina Tourism Site
"A recent renovation at Bistro 217 in Pawleys Island boosted the restaurant's seating capacity to about 240, said Adam Kirby, chef and co-owner. It includes a covered courtyard and two bars. But diners will probably be more excited about the meals Kirby prepares. He makes everything – bread, stocks, soups, sauces, even about 10 flavors of ice cream – from scratch."
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Coastal Carolina Dining
"Winner of the 13th annual Souper Supper "People's Choice Award," Kirby's Tomato, Crab and Jalapeño Soup has been on the menu of Bistro 217 probably since it opened. He says one of the secrets of the soup is "canned tomatoes. Peeled plum tomatoes are used for a more intense, stewed flavor. Jarred tomatoes are best, but just don't use fresh tomatoes. They don't work." Another secret hint for home chefs from Kirby: "Use a big bottomed, aluminum pan. Everything cooks nicely and evenly together in it."
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"At night the chef’s deft mastery of flavor combinations is shown off in Bistro Bangkok Chicken with a pleasantly sticky five pepper jelly sauce on traditionally non-sticky Georgetown County rice. Chef Kirby’s palatable genius shines with Horseradish Encrusted Pork Schnitzel, while Seared Diver Scallops with lobster carrot reduction is always a mouth-watering choice." -
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Lunch: 11 - 4
Dinner: 5 - 10
