I think a little New Year’s Eve housekeeping is in order. New Year’s Eve? Heck yes, it’s time to start shopping for just the right champagne or sparkling wine 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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Don’t duck the Duckhorn
For me, there are a handful of California wineries whose names are immediately synonymous with the elegant, painstakingly crafted wines they produce. One of those is Duckhorn Vineyards. I recently […]
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Random Bites: Vic’s, Kimchi II
Vic’s on the River With the opening of this beautifully restored building just a handful of years ago, River Street finally had a restaurant that stepped beyond fried seafood and […]
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LaZarre’s star is rising
The upstairs dining room of landmark Savannah restaurant Garibaldi’s was washed in warm, twinkling lights from its large chandeliers. The room buzzed with conversation, the sound of popping wine […]
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Random Bites: Elizabeth on 37th, Carlito’s
Elizabeth on 37th Street Regardless of any popularity polls, when Savannah foodies gather to compare notes on the city’s best restaurant, this venerable restaurant–in–a–mansion rises to the top of the […]
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Random bites: Noble Fare, Roly Poly
With holidays approaching, out-of-town guests will be arriving on your doorstep and the pressure will be on to entertain. Even without guests, holidays often mean a special night out with […]
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Wine according to Hendry
A look around Hendry Ranch Vineyards is pretty similar to other large Napa Valley wine makers: stacks of barrels, giant stainless steel tanks, a particle accelerator. Particle accelerator? No, it’s […]
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On a High Valley high
The world’s best wines — regardless of price tag — almost universally come from regions of sympathetic soils, correct temperature ranges and just the right amount of rainfall and sunlight. […]
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Don’t rue the Bruery
Like many folks who head down the path of micro-brewed beers, Patrick Rue ultimately became curious. So curious, in fact, that the young California lawyer did what many curious beer […]
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Best bites: Crystal Beer Parlor, Melting Pot
Crystal Beer Parlor I usually don’t go into a restaurant that’s only been open two day — but I knew the buzz around Crystal Beer Parlor wouldn’t allow a wait. […]
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Tastes from Tuscany
In January, I traveled to Atlanta for a wine dinner hosted by Alessia Antinori, the youngest of a trio of sisters who are learning the ropes of the family winemaking […]
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McDonough’s, Noodle Bowl
McDonough’s Restaurant and Tavern Every town has its legendary hamburger joint. Some are roadside stands; others praise chains that make an exemplary burger. For me, Savannah’s legendary burger has to […]