9 January 2009 - 14:04Ken Vedrinski to open restaurant at The Cigar Factory

Inspired by a small, Southern Italian town for which it will be named – and by the ironic juxtaposition of its Charleston location - Ken Vedrinski’s newest restaurant will debut soon at the iconic Cigar Factory.

Named for his grandmother’s hometown, the new Ristorante Introdacqua (which loosely translates to “between land and water”) will focus on Italian seafood specialties. With seating for approximately 85 in the dining area, and 25 at the bar, the architecturally exciting restaurant will feature the chef’s signature, celebrated style. An opening date has not been set.

Ristorante Introdacqua will be the newest in the chef/proprietor’s list of credits. He recently opened Trattoria Lucca in downtown Charleston, which was met with immediate acclaim. Vedrinski also founded Sienna, a Daniel Island restaurant named one of the nation’s top 25 by Esquire magazine in 2004. Vedrinski’s Charleston career was launched at the five-diamond Woodlands Inn, where he developed a national reputation.