A Southern Table, Italian Soul w/Chef Antonio Albano and Greg Johnsman

An Evening with Chef Antonio Albano & Greg Johnsman of Marsh Hen Mill
📅 April 30 | May River Manor

Join us for an intimate spring dinner celebrating the art of Italian technique rooted in Southern terroir.

Chef Antonio Albano of AMA Private Dining is known for his soulful, ingredient-forward cooking, honoring his Italian heritage while embracing the bounty of the Lowcountry. For this special evening, he’s joined by Greg Johnsman, founder of Marsh Hen Mill, whose freshly milled, heritage grains have become a cornerstone of Southern kitchens and national acclaim.

Together, they’ll craft a multi-course dining experience that tells a story, handmade pastas, slow-simmered sauces, stone-ground grains, seasonal vegetables, and coastal influences, all woven into a menu that feels both comforting and elevated.

✨ What to Expect:

• A chef-driven tasting menu inspired by Italian tradition and Southern ingredients
• Thoughtful storytelling around heritage grains & local sourcing
• An intimate, candlelit setting at May River Manor
• Optional wine pairings designed to complement the flavors of the season (details to be announced)

🍽️ Menu and pairings will be revealed soon, trust us, it’s worth the wait. SEE BELOW!!!!

I: MARSH HEN MILL YELLOW CORN BEIGNET
fermented honey butter, smoked paprika pollen, chive blossom

II: JIMMY RED CORNMEAL FOCACCIA
whipped benne brown butter, roasted garlic honey, sea salt

III: SPRING INSALATA VERDE
little gem, shaved radish, english peas, crispy mhm farro, buttermilk green goddess

IV: CAROLINA MIDDLINS “RISOTTO”
charred spring onion, aged pecorino, black garlic stracciatella, meyer lemon

V: BUTTER-POACHED SEA SCALLOP
warm clam broth, preserved lemon, green garlic, fennel pollen

VI: 48-HOUR BRAISED SHORT RIB
mhm grits, sorghum-red wine glaze, crispy shallot

VII: UNICORN GRIT PRALINE CAKE
salted caramel, buttermilk ice cream, candied hazelnut

Seats are limited. Come hungry, curious, and ready to linger at the table. Make it a staycation and use code MRMFRIENDS to receive 20% off your stay. https://www.mayrivermanor.com/

About the Series
Join us at May River Manor for a six-month Third Thursday Dinner Series. Each month, Chef Antonio Albano of AMA Private Dining partners with a different regional purveyor, maker, or culinary collaborator to create a one-night-only tasting experience.

Expect refined Italian-inspired courses rooted in seasonality, paired with inventive cocktails or mocktails from rotating beverage partners — all set within the Manor’s warm ambiance and intimate setting.

Each dinner features a unique partner and a distinct menu concept, showcasing local artisans and exceptional ingredients. Partners will include respected Lowcountry names.

For this date:
Featured Partner: Marsh Hen Mill
Concept / Theme: A Southern Table, Italian Soul

• When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Where: May River Manor · Bluffton, South Carolina
• Seating: Assigned
• Attire: Elevated casual / dinner chic
• Age: 21+ for alcoholic pairings; 18+ welcome and will receive mocktails

Portions of the evening may take place indoors or outdoors depending on weather.

This is a curated tasting menu. For dietary questions or restrictions, please contact May River Manor at (843) 757-6777 prior to purchasing tickets. Accommodations may be limited.

Ticket pricing will remain consistent throughout the series unless otherwise noted.

• All sales final
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

By attending this event, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur. You grant May River Manor and its partners permission to use your likeness in social media, digital, and promotional materials.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of our event team upon arrival.

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Phone: (843) 757-6777

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