Lowcountry Cuisine Spring/Summer 2019

lowcountry cuisine LC 51 www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com | www.CharlestonRecipes.com was too hectic for what he was looking for. “This senior community wanted to get into a higher level of dining, and I have good restaurant experience,” he said. “Now here I am making fun, wonderful menus for the seniors here. I feel like I’m working in a 5-star restaurant – I get to work with great food and great people.” Rodimon stressed the importance of making the seniors and their guests and families feel like they are at home. “We listen and cook accordingly, trying to meet everyone’s needs. People love to bring their families and eat here,” he said. “We have a wonderful wine menu and bar menu. After all, everyone should be able to eat with dignity and feel at home, because this is their home.” The talented chef plans daily and nightly meals, buffets, Sunday brunches, Easter brunches, Mother’s Day brunches and even birthday parties. As South Bay continues to grow, so will the festivities. Rodimon enjoys the challenge of combining an elegant menu with a proper diet for both active seniors and seniors in the assisted- living area. “Whether it’s a diabetic diet or low- salt or even puréed, chopped up or thickened, it’s all homemade to their specifications and handmade to order,” he said. “What we do is different than what I thought about senior dining; it’s not slop-and-drop dried scrambled eggs and oatmeal. We have a lot of freedom to make the menus and work with the concepts,” he said. “It’s a challenge feeding people 365 days a year. They’re all regulars, so we work with the senior residents to decide what they like and how we can make it.” Something about Somerby sparks going above and beyond. Call us today to learn more or schedule a personal visit. Serving a helping hand Jim literally keeps the lights on at Somerby. As a maintenance associate, he makes sure things work. Residents call on Jim to make repairs and hook up internet and cable. But just as often, they stop him simply to chat. That’s an important connection too. Somerby is Full of Life. What will it spark in you? I NDE P ENDEN T L I V I NG • AS S I S T ED L I V I NG • MEMORY CAR E SOME RBYS PARK .COM • 8 8 8 . 9 0 6 . 7 1 8 0