If you didn’t know who he was, frankly, you wouldn’t mistake him for any sort of bigger than life figure. He walks around with a book bag of sorts. Not a whole lot in there except a notebook and a Macbook. He is an incredibly accomplished chef, but doesn’t do much cooking anymore. He’s a […]
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A couple of months ago, I shared with you the fact that one of downtown Savannah’s most popular spots for breakfast and lunch was approaching a point where they were going to be opening for dinner. It was a natural progression. The space is beautiful, the reception from the community outstanding and the amount of
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Best Burger: The Collins Quarter, 151 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401 There are a handful of categories that can create violent reactions and arm wrestling showdowns in the middle of the street. Burgers are one of the most debated topics in America. In Savannah, the best is at The Collins Quarter. A perfect blend of Chuck,
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Trying to track down a chef sometimes can be a tall order. Think about it. Late nights in a tiny kitchen. Hours more after that planning and sorting out the next day. In so many cases, it’s a thankless job. If someone knows who you are and you walk through the dining room one night,
Running off at the keyboard while everything turns green around me. ‘Tis the Season. We must begin with a huge welcome back to our friends at Betty Bombers on Bull Street, downtown Savannah. They re-opened 10 months after a devastating fire to huge crowds. Well deserved. Some of the best casual grub in town. Shameless
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It was hard not to choke on the sawdust. It was everywhere. As was the activity. Ten to twenty workers in hard hats with a purpose. No question. It’s almost as if there is a deadline on the horizon. “We’d like to be open by St. Patrick’s Day”, he said. Of course he would. There’s
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see how quickly Savannah’s food scene is changing. There’s been enough ink burned on that subject in the last year or so to fill all the kegs at Southbound Brewery. Seriously, no one seems to be able to recall a time in this city’s culinary history when more new
Restaurant Week is in the books for another January in Savannah. You just gotta laugh when a group of 15 shows up without a reservation, then gets upset when they can’t be seated. For the first time in two years I have Super Bowl Sunday off. Instead of making a big spread, I opted for
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I will readily admit, the first recipe I gave some thought to once we had opponents set for the NFL Championship game was a chicken wing recipe. I have the day off for the first time in a couple of years, so naturally your mind wanders. “What can I make?” Big spread? Low key? Beer?
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OK, OK. Raise your hand if you have your eye on resolutions for the new year. Of course, we do. I made two last year and failed miserably. What were they? I’ll tell you later. For now, I wanted to make sure I got my list out to you of things you need to make
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