Remember terroir, that magical combination of climate, soil type and topography that make little grapes into bottles of delicious wine? But taken one step further, assuming all the above elements […]
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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Random bites: Firefly Cafe, Vic’s wine dinner
Firefly Cafe During the brief respite from cold weather last week, I went al fresco and stopped by Troup Square’s Firefly Cafe for a quick, quiet lunch. I was tempted […]
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Founders keepers
I’m as happy as a little boy on Christmas morning when a new beer brand hits town. One of the newest, Founders Brewing Co. of Grand Rapids, Mich., brings to […]
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Random bites: Leoci’s, Rancho Alegre
Leoci’s Trattoria I kept waiting for the crowd to subside at Leoci’s before highlighting my meal there – but there seems to be no let up in sight! This Sicilian–born […]
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Let’s hear it for a good table wine
The hilly country not too far north of Verona is home to one of my favorite everyday wines: Valpolicella. This pretty wine–next–door is made entirely, or predominately, from the Corvina […]
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Discover Siduri Pinot
Readers ask, “What wine should I buy?” Barring some special requirement — a menu or an occasion — the plain, honest–to–gosh truth is pretty simple: “Buy the wine you like.” […]
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Random bites: Aqua Star
Aqua Star at The Westin Savannah Harbor While I preferred to stay all warm and cozy in a car ride to this “other side of the river” destination, a couple […]
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The Oatley excellence
One day, before we are both too wizened to care, I hope to meet Robert Oatley, to shake his hand, to listen to his stories, to continue this decades old […]
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Random bites: Nevaeh Soul Food
Nevaeh Soul Food I could throw a rock from my office window and hit the parking lot of this easy to access restaurant at the corner of Bull Street and […]
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Easy on the wallet as well as the palate
Two tips if you’re looking for a wine bargain: 1. Go the aisle marked “France.” 2. Look on the label, maybe even the back label, for the phrase “Vin de […]
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Random bites: Tortuga’s Island Grill
Tortuga’s Island Grille This popular Thunderbolt breakfast and lunch restaurant is making changes. Breakfast is out –– except for Saturday and Sunday; lunch continues and dinner becomes a transforming experience […]
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Random bites: Back in the Day, Houlihan’s
Back in the Day Bakery Yeah, yeah, the bread is awesome, the baby cakes cry out to be eaten and the sandwiches are towering treatises that pay homage to the […]