With so many great new craft beers hitting the market, it can become daunting, both in terms of drinking and buying. And what a bummer to score a $10 six–pack […]
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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Get Him to the Greek
GET HIM TO THE GREEK **1/2 A semi-sequel to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek is the latest film to emerge from the Judd Apatow factory, which means […]
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Speaking Spanish
One of the great bargains today are wines from Spain. While prices climbed in formerly inexpensive Australian labels and quality waned in other regions’ wine offerings, Spain has continued to […]
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Random bites: Barberito’s
Barberitos This made–to–order Southwestern–influenced restaurant has done something very, very right. Baberitos took the made–to–order model and kicked it into high gear with insanely fresh ingredients.. Salsa, for example, is […]
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Being a savvy wine buyer
Navigating a restaurant wine list can be daunting and, for savvy wine shoppes, a frustrating trip down sticker shock alley. First, about those prices. Restauranteurs generally charge two to three […]
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Random bites: J.J. Bonerz, Barberito’s, Marco’s
J.J. Bonerz Ribs and Wings Bar This Bay Street bar and smokehouse earns its keep with late night crowds of beer–drinking, shots downing guests.But at lunch, the smoked ribs, wings […]
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News from Down Under
I was scouring retail shelves looking for a pair of refreshing wines I could use for entertaining. As it turns out, I should have been poking around the outback. What […]
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Random bites: Sundae Cafe
Sundae Cafe Newcomers who find this unobtrusive Tybee Island restaurant think it’s a well guarded secret. It’s not. In fact, Sundae Cafe came out of the chute fast and has […]
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Random bites: Seasons of Japan Express
Seasons of Japan Express After ordering, I checked into Foursquare and learned that my friend Melissa is “mayor” here. That means she’s been here a lot. It also means it’s […]
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Now is the time to go green — green wine, that is
The last crop of Beaujolais Nouveau was disappointing to me, even if a bottle could be found. Retailers baked off fall 2010 orders in the wake of a stale economy […]
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Don’t fear the grocer
The wine aisle of your favorite grocery store used to be a place that serious wine drinkers never wanted to be seen. Put away your disguises, that trend is taking […]
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Mirage, Circa 1875, Avia
The Mirage Mediterranean Bar & Grill This new downtown restaurant featuring Turkish–inspired cuisine has the potential to be an oasis – but not without some changes in the kitchen. I […]