606 East Cafe I’m happy to report that this former Savannah restaurant has returned, and it’s just as funky-fun-eclectic as the original. This premier piece of real estate at the […]
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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Bites & Pieces: Narobia’s, Habersham foodie corridor
Narobia’s Grits & Gravy I had planned this visit for a week – in anticipation of a home cooked meat-n-three plate. Beef and peppers maybe, or chicken. “The cook is […]
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Don’t pass on Paso Robles wines
Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco sits Paso Robles. Like so many of its neighboring California AVAs, it has gained notoriety – although not nearly to the mass market […]
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Holiday chards
I received plenty of questions after last month’s Pinot Noir story about choosing Chardonnay for holiday dinners. Most of those questions came from the eastside islanders. So, I decided to […]
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A snack as big as the moon
A few weeks ago I was honored to present a lecture at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home. My title, “Grandma’s Kitchen: The Origins of Southern Cuisine,” drew on historic fact […]
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Give the gift of alcohol!
I went trolling the busy aisles of World Market last week, scouring stacks for the annual Samuel Smith Selection gift box. The youngest Rutherford is gonna find it under his […]
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Bites & pieces: Wiley’s, Brasserie 529
Wiley’s Championship BBQ This whole “fall back” thing had me in a funk. The body resists this legislated tweak to the internal clock. It takes me more than a week […]
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Sticking up for chardonnay
Chardonnay gets a bum rap, let’s face it. This ubiquitous white wine became a mundane staple of house wine lists everywhere. It became the poster child for boring party wines […]
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Bites & pieces: Butterhead Greens
hit the door at Butterhead Greens Cafe during a class break from the neighboring SCAD building. Feeling like everyone’s grandpas was inevitable I guess. Minutes later a delicious lunch had […]
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Seasonal pinots
On the surface, a moderately oaked Chardonnay seems the perfect choice for your plump Thanksgiving turkey.But turkey is only part of the day’s menu. The majority of the meal is […]
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Napa Smith represents
As the consumer market for craft beer continues to grow, expect to see more and more brewers jumping on the bandwagon The newest to hit town is from Napa, Calif. […]
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Bites & pieces: Cheddars, Form, Swank
Cheddars in Pooler Sometimes, I get e–mail lambasting me for “liking everything.” To set the record straight, I don’t look for bad food. We’re not so over–blessed with restaurants that […]