As consumer demand for natural foods climbs and the mainstream food supply fails to keep up, backyard farmers are taking up the slack. Several Savannahians keep backyard coops — ordinances […]
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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Classic Cabs
I don’t let the temperature get in the way of enjoying wine. When the mercury taunts 100 degrees, I still find a way to enjoy big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s […]
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Three bites: Salsarita, Wileys, Rancho Alegre
Salsarita I didn’t have high expectations for Salsarita, a franchise Tex-Mex joint that took over the former Quizno’s location on Waters Avenue. I am happy to report that I was […]
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Best bites: Zunzi’s, Barnes
Zunzi’s Long before tourists were lining up to eat Paula Deen’s chicken, locals were are already on queue for lunch at this little York Street take-out restaurant. Maybe it’s the […]
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Amber taste test!
Last week, I conducted a blind tasting with 22 Savannahians and asked them to choose their favorite from among three new Amber Ales: Bell’s Brewery Amber from Michigan, Full Sail […]
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Kiwi Kim
Seriously, I was going to take a break from summer wines this week. Then I sat through a couple of tastings. While I did enjoy some reds that will surface […]
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Best bites: Gallery Espresso, Hirano’s, IHOP
Gallery Espresso Man, what a crazy week! Too many times last week I ate on the go — a fast food drive-thru, a sandwich, nothing. Still, I had some catching […]
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Try on your summer whites
Rising mercury means lighter, chilled and more refreshing wines. For many that means a ubiquitous Pinot Gris, an unoaked Chardonnay or a deliciously herbaceous, slightly citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. For me, […]
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Best bites: Bulluck’s, Vincenzo’s, Pita Pit
Bulluck’s Bar-B-Que Man, the week isn’t complete without a barbecue fix from somewhere! This week, I dropped in Bulluck’s BBQ on Wilmington Island. This eastern North Carolina chopped style pork […]
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Best bites: Angel’s, Distillery, Krispy Kreme,
Krispy Kreme I know history will not bear this out, but I really like to believe that the doughnut was invented before the wheel. There’s something magical about the contemplative […]
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Secrets of the trade (shows)
“Dude, you’ve got the coolest job! You DRINK for money!” True. But here’s the shocker: The downside is the alcohol. In my chronic pursuit of what’s new, what’s hot and […]
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Best bites: Sol, La Nopalero, Golden Breakfast
Tim’s restaurant hopping turns up intriguing and satisfying bites – covering everything from street food to fine dining. He picks three “Best Bites” every week to share with Connect readers: […]