As one of the world’s most popular red grapes, Syrah has evolved into the grape we love to hate. American wine makers struggle to sell it, perhaps in part to […]
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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Some good Cali Cabs
A big, bold, California Cabernet Sauvignon may be the benchmark style chased by steak lovers and nouveau collectors, but sometimes, a value-riced, juicy and accessible Cab is all it takes […]
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Bites & Pieces: Bonefish Grill, Crypt Pub
Bonefish Grill I wondered where high school date night was this generation. If a recent Friday was any indicator – it’s at Bonefish Grill.On a night when many downtown restaurants […]
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Bites & Pieces: Po-Boys
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. […]
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Steelhead & Jamaica
Next week kids, I have a lovely, juicy, value-driven Cabernet Sauvignon for you. But this week, please indulge one more week of beer. The story of craft beer pioneer Ken […]
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21 Shortstop, The Crypt Pub, fish tacos
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 […]
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Bites & Pieces: Red Chimney, Geneva Geneva’s
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 […]
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Pair of critter whiskeys
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 […]
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Mixed Bag
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 […]
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Random bites: Soul food
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 […]
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Bites & Pieces: Distillery, Chef of the House, Kitchenware Outfitters
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 […]
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Maker’s 46 makes its debut
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 […]