The Red Hills Appellation of California is wildly beautiful terrain. In addition to its natural beauty, it’s a region known for some remarkably delicious Lake County wines. The area boasts […]
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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The Russian Rivers are coming
The cool weather Pinot Noir of Oregon has long held the top spot among devotees of this rich and often spicy varietal.So, it should come as no surprise that Sonoma […]
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Random Bites: Shane’s Rib Shack
Shane’s Rib Shack I have not visited the new Shane’s Rib Shack on Waters Avenue, but I did visit the Statesboro location of the Georgia-based location recently. From humble beginnings, […]
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Harris Baking Co.
Harris Baking Co. There was no one happier than me when Sam Harris opened his downtown bakery in 2007 — and it’s been a joy to watch the business and […]
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Take a tango with Malbec
A reader called just before the holidays and asked about scoring “a good Malbec for around $15.” Wow, talk about easy pickings! Malbec was prominent in the Bordeaux region of […]
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New Year’s wine bargains
Kick off the New Year with some real wine bargains. Tough times have resulted in some really good wines coming to market –– including this selection –– that will only […]
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Random bites: Green Tea, Ruth’s Chris
Green Tea Drive Thru This Chinese take–out has a firm hold on this bustling corner of Eisenhower Drive and Waters Avenue. With virtually every order made from scratch and the […]
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The best in wines, 2009
Sometimes, you want a simple bottle of wine. Maybe it’s a basic Chianti for a quick pasta dinner; perhaps it’s a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to knock down the heat on […]
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Random bites: T-Rex Mex, Fairmont
T–Rex Mex I slipped into this new Broughton Street restaurant late one Sunday afternoon, pretty much had the place to myself and left really happy. The basement level space has […]
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Random bites: Billy’s Place, The Distillery
Billy’s Place This cozy, intimate dining room above bustling McDonough’s is the perfect destination for date night. I, on the other hand, was alone on this visit, and chose to […]
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The year in beer
The beer drinkers among us live for the holidays — that’s when the great seasonal packs come to market. These brews make great gift ideas (hint, hint) and represent some […]
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Random bites: Sapphire Grill, Loco’s
Sapphire Grill This elegant and intimate downtown landmark might be surrounded by Paula Deen Inc., but it hasn’t let any chicken-fried influence creep into its decidedly metropolitan menu. Chef Christopher […]