Po-Boys When this little off-downtown eatery opened about a year ago I gave it a try. I was turned off by the overly enthusiastic menu, slow service and ho-hum fare. I went back this week to find a leaner, more efficient menu, a real penchant for doing things from scratch and a survivor's attitude. I was assuming the sliced, deep-fried pickle were from the same SYSCO foods box as every other eatery. I was wrong. ...

Next week kids, I have a lovely, juicy, value-driven Cabernet Sauvignon for you. But this week, please indulge one more week of beer.

21 Shortstop Road trip! Slide your foodiemobile into overdrive and cruise up Hwy. 21, trough Garden City, past Port Wentworth and two miles north of the I–95 interchange, darned near Rincon, you’ll find the bright and shiny new 21 Shortstop. This meat ‘n’ three seems off the beaten path, but enjoys a NASCAR–like stream of traffic every day. Signal far in advance – the tailgaters and speed freaks don’t wanna give you a chance ...

It has been both a pleasure and an honor to chair the Savannah Craft Brew fest since its founding just three short Labor Days ago.

The Red Chimney The open air front porch of this Garden City barbecue joint really wasn’t that uncomfortable in the midday heat. A nice breeze was blowing and the only distraction was the steady drone of tractor–trailers gearing up and down the busy highway. I was going somewhere else, but spied the sign, a puff of smoke from the pit and I was hooked — and pleasantly surprised. First, Garden City cops were eating there. ...

Bow hunters may be practicing for the upcoming deer hunting season, but those of who score our bag limit at the package store may want to keep lookout for a whitetail of a different sort.

New products are beginning to trickle to market, early arrivals for the anticipated fall rush. Stay tuned for new flavored whiskeys, more new beer labels and what seems like an unending stream of new wine labels – and new offerings from familiar names.

Paula Deen may still have 'em lined up around the block and Il Pasticcio may be selling out for Southern fried goodness, but the best Southern chow bar none in this county comes from the Soul food kitchens - big and small - that dot the landscape.

I hooked a keeper I slipped into The Distillery last week to further explore its new menu - this time fish tacos. Two warm flour tortillas were presented overflowing with freshly beer-battered fried Cod topped with sliced Napa cabbage, a nicely flavored house made mayo and salsa. Warm tortilla chips round out the plate - and add another element of texture to what I'll currently crown "Savannah's Best Fish Taco." Challengers may throw down to ...

The folks gathered at the Bohemian Hotel's Rocks on the Roof bar were a decidedly Maker's Mark crowd. Several presented "ambassador" cards at the door, signifying their membership in the distillery's loyalty program.

I jump at any chance to broaden my experience with French wines, particularly those from small growers. That's exactly what I got when I sat down last week with Vintage 59's Debra Lewis for a tasting.

A new bakery But this isn't your usual doughnuts and cookies. Panaderia La Canasta Mexican bakery is open at 1545 E. Montgomery Cross Road. My recent visit turned up some three dozen different delicious baked goods, from breads and pastries to cookies and muffins. The bakery is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. (8 .m. on Sunday) until 9 p.m. It's a welcome addition to the growing number of Southside Mexican markets and ...

From a humble little brewpub in San Francisco, some big beers were born. And today, the canned craft beers of 21st Amendment Brewery have begun landing on shelves In Savannah.

The giant banner in front of this unassuming little Ogeechee Road restaurant sums it up: No Tex–Mex. It seems that Savannah’s growing Latino population has tired of the ubiquitous dried out rice and lava–hot pools of runny refried beans – and at least one place is fighting back.

Topsail Bar & Grill I rarely ramp up expectations when heading to a new waterside eatery on Tybee Island– there are winners, and there are losers. Topsail Bar & Grill, in the former locations of Groover’s, Dewey’s Dockside, et al, falls into the winner category. Buzz had been good, but indicated the menu had taken an Asian spin – with an decidedly Korean influence. How would bibimbap play on the shrimp docks? Apparently, very well. ...