That blessed food that we call pork barbecue is in reality a mystical combination of just the right amount of hardwood smoke, low and slow heat, and time. It is […]
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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A City Market classic
I knew that Café Gelatohh at the eastern gateway to City Market was the city’s best destination for handcrafted, small batch gelato. What I didn’t know was that I could […]
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Not just cookies anymore
Savannah’s 88–year–old Byrd Cookie Co. is an institution, a brand as widely recognized in the national gourmet food arena as it is respected by generations of Savannah gift-givers. Now, the […]
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Shrimp Central
Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt is darned near an institution. Its popular sunset happy hour on Thursday sometimes swells to monumental proportions – and its venue for local bands has […]
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It’s an ale, ale world
World of Beer tapped its first keg early last week, and the Broughton Street watering hole is already beer nirvana.Hopheads and lager lovers nearly levitate on the bar stools as […]
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The soul of Duffy St.
Nothing but warm, fuzzy sounds of satisfaction come out when someone tells me about West Duffy Cafe, a little, off–the–beaten–path Soul Food joint. The ladies run the house here. Two […]
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Moon River & Me
A few minutes wait at a restaurant is a good thing. It sends two messages: That people enjoy being there, and that, all things being equal, the place is a […]
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Fishing for compliments
Granted, lunchtime at Wednesday may not be prime time at Wilmington Island’s Flying Fish Bar & Grill. I thought that would be a good thing. I didn’t want to be […]
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How ’bout them dogs
Aaah, the nearness of summer! Backyard barbecues, marshmallows on sticks over the fire pit — what could be better?Letting someone else do the cooking! For a hot dog unlike any […]
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Damn fine meatball
The second location of Screamin’ Mimi’s takes the familiar pizza joint model that has been so successful on East Oglethorpe Avenue and added live music and a full bar. It’s […]
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‘Cueing it up on Tybee
The youngest Rutherford and I found a very low tide and time for overdue man–chat as we walked the surf on Tybee Island’s north beach. We stumbled on plenty of […]
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Mixed Mexican
When plans to dine downtown went south, so did I – to Oglethorpe Mall to check out La Parrilla Mexican restaurant. This is newest eatery at the mall, next door […]