What is it that they say about necessity being the mother of invention? It’s a pretty simple concept: find a void in the marketplace and attempt to fill it. If […]
Jesse Blanco
One of the most recognizable personalities in the Savannah/Hilton Head Island television market, Jesse Blanco is sometimes called "Savannah's Anthony Bourdain." His 'Eat It and Like It' show has become a major regional brand in the foodie world.
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RANDOM RUMINATIONS ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND
The big news this week is in Savannah’s Victorian District with the announcement from Cuban Window Cafe that they are closing their doors after 18 months. Owner Cynthia Santana […]
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Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room re-opens
I have to be very honest. When I made the decision to take a ride over to Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room on Jones Street last Monday morning, I wasn’t mentally […]
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Alexander’s Bistro now open
From the better late than never department comes Alexander’s Bistro. They opened very quietly on Feb. 9, roughly 15 months later than they had originally planned. Work had begun to […]
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Bar Bubbly plans reopening on Whitaker St.
I had to admit it was a great idea. Though I still wondered how well it would be received a couple of years ago when Alton Brecker invited me over […]
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New truck is smashing great burgers
If you are a connoisseur of these types of things, then you know that smash burgers have always been a thing. They didn’t necessarily have a trendy name or even […]
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Because you can never have too much great pizza, right?
Thompson Savannah’s Executive Chef Robert Newton along with his industry friends from some of Savannah’s most sought-after restaurants, including Common Thread’s Chef de Cuisine Joseph Harrison and Husk’s Chef Christopher […]
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Savannah Tech’s February Sweetheart Sale returns
If you look up right now, the calendar will tell you we have reached February. If you are like me, then you kind of consider the first week of February […]
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Vic’s River Grill nears opening on River Street
The work has been going on for the better part of a year. The planning for this space was in the works for much longer than that. Now, finally, it […]
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Random ruminations from the food scene
A couple of weeks ago we briefly set the table for some of the eats we can expect along the Savannah landscape in 2022. At the time we told you […]
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2022: The happiest and healthiest year
It would be easy to sit here watching the Rose Parade on television and rattle off a few hundred words in support of the whole “New Year New Me” mantra. […]
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2022 openings: What does the future hold for Savannah’s food scene?
With the calendar flip to a new year, there have been more than a few inquiries about what is next on the horizon for Savannah’s food scene. We had a […]