We now have a group for Tristan on Facebook. Be the first to know about Tristan news and events. Facebook group members will receive some special perks too!

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Tristan is now serving their summer menu. Executive Chef Aaron Deal has continued to use exotic ingredients and has paired menu items with seasonal sides. There are several new menu items, as well as dishes that have been updated for summer. Here are some new and updated dishes:

Cold Appetizers

Heirloom Baby Beets $10

Split Creek Chevre Mousseline, Sunflower Seed Pistou, Petite Arugula

Cucumber Gazpacho $10

Fromage Blanc, Petite Cilantro, Pickled Wild Shrimp, Avocado

Hot Appetizers

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $14

Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette, Crème Fraiche, Fennel Root, Dill

Diver Scallop $10

English Pea, Pickled Shallot, Green Curry Sauce

Foie Gras $18

Local Peach Cobbler, Ginger Honey Emulsion, Almond, Aged Solera Sherry

Veal Sweetbreads $12

Main Courses

Alaskan Halibut $28

Heirloom Tomato, Fennel Root, Poached Yukon Potato, Tomato Mussel Bouillon

Wild Salmon $26

Heirloom Baby Squash, Pickled Chanterelle, Squash Blossom, Zucchini Puree

Rack of Lamb $34

Garlic Lemon Curd, Quinoa Risotto, Swiss Chard, Jus de Viande

One of the reasons we really love this PR business is we learn so much about so many things. Here’s one very worth sharing: Far Infrared Heat. Our friends at Relax The Back are selling all sorts of Far Infrared products, and they rock. Essentially, Far Infrared is a band of light that we humans perceive as heat. These products emit these waves 3 inches below your skin’s surface. The result: boosted circulation, eliminated pain. We brought one of the pads home and everybody fights over who gets to use it. Check out this cool new belt - which you can charge for 15 minutes and walk around (cord free) for four hours!

Our work with the Charleston Relax the Back store led to us being selected by corporate leaders to conduct a national p.r. campaign. Thus far, we’ve generated millions of new impressions and here are a few recent releases we’ve issued…Make Bedtime Sleep Time For Children, Healing Heat-Far-Infrared

We’re having so much fun with this account, and encourage everybody to read July’s Popular Mechanics, July’s “Wired” and Town & Country’s August issues. Or just click here often to see what sort of press these cool kayaks are getting.

Canoe & Kayak recently reviewed Folbot’s best-selling Cooper model. Folbot is an American folding kayak manufacturer based right here in Charleston, SC.

“A good choice for the paddler looking for long, multi-day excursions down gentle rivers or placid lakes. With its easy acceleration, speed, stability, folding camp chair seat, and being a dream to pack, even a novice would feel perfectly secure taking a long and winding trip and not worrying about having to keep up with the group on or off the water.”

“Great-looking boat-in-a-bag with a straightforward assembly and quick and easy gear loading.”

Click here to read the full review.

The American folding kayak manufacturer, Folbot, has teamed up with SCPRT to celebrate their 75th anniversaries. There are several categories, including mammals, birds, other wildlife, plants and “connecting people to South Carolina state parks.” The grand prize winner will receive Folbot’s Edisto Fish ‘n Photo Package, which comes equipped with a sit-on-top seat and pontoons allowing users to stand up to shoot a photo or cast a fishing line. The contest will run until April 20, 2009 and entries are on display at the SCPRT’s website. View the official rules here.

Lowcountry AIDS Services, the only organization serving Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston counties whose sole focus is HIV/AIDS, has just launched their new website. They have also recently introduced their new logo. Both were designed by Amy Manucy.

New logo

LAS provides case management, support groups, financial assistance, legal services, housing assistance, volunteer services, nutritional assistance and education to their clients. Services include referrals to a strong network of community-based service providers, prevention education and HIV counseling and FREE testing throughout the tri-county area. Stop by at 3547 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC.

Folbot, the American folding kayak manufacturer, has just launched their new website. They have revamped the Forum, where you can buy a new boat, get tips, arrange to meet up for a paddle, talk about gear and much more. The new website was designed by Blue Ion and the new logo and rebranding was done by Hook. Stop by for a paddle or to take a tour of the factory at 4209 Pace St., North Charleston, SC.

Folbot’s new logo

Citibot assembly video

We took home a 2007 SCPRSA Silver Wing Award in the Media Relations Non-Profit category for the Charleston Smoking Ordinance Press Conference! At the press conference, we made an announcement about the changes in the smoking ordinance and asked local businesses to bring their ashtrays to be recycled.