In the midst of recovering from a fire disaster, one local restaurant is turning up the heat at its kitchen for a benefit to help locals who lost their home after a fire at The Colony at South Park last week.
Aiken Speakeasy and Eats, located in downtown Aiken, will hold a benefit buffet July 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. to help displaced residents.
Nobody was injured in the fire that destroyed 16 units July 20; 22 people were relocated due to damage, according to the Red Cross.
The buffet will have a $20 cover charge that includes a plate and live music from Augusta acoustic artist Chris Ndeti; however, bar drinks are not included, said Angela Richardson, the manager at Speakeasy.
All of the donations received will go toward The Colony residents, she said.
"Some of the staff knows people that live there," Richardson said. "Also, as a local business ... we need to give back to the public that supports us."
Reservations are available, and Richardson encourages all who wish to attend to make reservations.
The buffet is still in the works, but Richardson said the menu will probably include two entrees, a starch item, vegetables and a dessert.
Donations also can be made without purchasing a buffet, Richardson said.
"Anyone that wants to donate can," she said.
To make reservations, call Speakeasy at 803-226-0260.
Speakeasy is located at 126 Laurens St. N.W.
Will Whaley is the crime and court reporter for the Aiken Standard. He graduated from the University of North Alabama.
