The Chardonnay grape might arguably be the most popular white wine grape in the United States, but venture south of the border and the white wine grape of choice becomes […]
Tim Rutherford
Tim Rutherford grew up in rural Kentucky – then left home to pursue more than three decades as a photojournalist and newsman. A ground-breaking meal in New Orleans in 1979 set him on a path exploring food and wine. Six years ago he changed career paths – now spending his time writing about the people and places that make food and wine special. In his spare time, he teaches cooking and consults in the food and beverage industry on food safety (ProActive Control Systems), menu development and event marketing. He is a columnist for Connect Savannah, The Bluffton Sun and contributes regularly to magazines ranging from Food Network magazine to Delta Sky. His weekly e-mail newsletter, Savannahfoodie Tastings, circulates weekly to nearly 5,000 subscribers. Tim is available as an after-dinner speaker, cooking class demonstrator or to simply help with your next wine pairing.
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Swank attack
I never mind being sardined into tiny Red Door on Wilmington Island. I knew that I’d make a new friend or two – and sample something awesome form the culinary […]
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The first rule of Wine Club…
One of the joys of opening a good bottle of wine is sharing it with friends. Whether the plan is to sit, sip and swap tales – or to savor […]
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Scarfin’ in Sandfly
Besides banks of big–screen TVs and an occasional pool table or two, sports bars oughta be good at one thing: Making incredible burgers. There’s no question about the integrity of […]
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Sol searching
I watched for some months as the menu at Sol has been coaxed into its current form. Now Sol has grown into its first–day–of–school baggy, rolled–leg jeans. This new fit […]
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Pre-Prohibition cocktails
“Mixing good drinks deftly and easily is a skill that not only affords a host a fine sense of accomplishment but gives guests a great deal of pleasure. It is […]
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Young (wine) guns
One of my favorite things about what I do is the people I meet, especially the winemakers and vineyard owners. And as sure as the azaleas bloom, spring brings winemakers […]
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Good mall eatin’
Dillinger’s Steaks and Seafood brings a mom–and–pop feel to what is typically a venue overrun by hyper–themed restaurants – the mall. In this case, Oglethorpe Mall. Those of you with […]
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Scorsone’s secret
A couple of times a year, I taste wines that stand above the rest. It happened two weeks ago when I tasted wines from Sonoma County–based Adobe Road Winery, owned […]
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Best breakfasts in town
One inquiry I field frequently concerns where to eat breakfast downtown – outside of a hotel. The choices used to be pretty limited, but have grown substantially in the past […]
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Still your dad’s beer
When we last talked, I gave you the head’s up on some of my favorite Irish and Irish–style beers. But, as some of my learned colleagues pointed out, St. Pat’s […]
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Warm and fuzzy Goose Feathers
Man, time flies. I’ve been coming and going from Goose Feathers Bakery and Cafe since landing in Savannah in 1998. It was convenient to the now-moved Savannah Morning News office […]