Basil’s Pizza and Deli A decade ago, if I was looking for my wife on Friday night, I could usually find her working away on scrapbooks with other creative ladies […]
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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Crawling with Andrew
THE PHONE call was like most I get from TV food shows: “We’re looking for a few good story ideas in Savannah. Can you help?” Sure, I’ve got lots of […]
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Pizza in midtown and something to relish
Pub 29 It’s great to find a neighborhood pizza place that emphasizes quality over volume. Little Pub 29, tucked away off of Paulsen Street at 66th Street does just that […]
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La bella Bella’s
Savannah is rich with restaurant traditions: The Olde Pink House for crispy scored flounder, Johnny Harris Restaurant for fried chicken and pit smoked barbecue — and Bella’s Italian Cafe for […]
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Mexican underground
Even with the door to Taco Abajo swung wide open to the broiling Broughton Street sidewalk, a few steps down, into the dimly lit but welcoming restaurant, I was enveloped […]
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Social butterfly
WITH TOURISTS moving back to their homes, it’s the time of year when I rediscover Tybee Island — and revisit some past haunts with a refreshed palate. I was happy […]
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Big George’s big beach hit
A nearly full moon illuminated the parking lot of North Beach Grill, and an unmistakable driving bluegrass beat flowed effortlessly from the Spec Hosti Band. The music scene at this […]
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That’s Italian!
Fans of authentic Italian cuisine will be delighted with changes at Leoci’s Trattoria. Chef Roberto is already preparing custom sausages — and has secured space to allow him to expand […]
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Drinking organic
It has become nearly impossible to find a wine maker that does not have, or claims to have, an aggressive strategy for sustainability, carbon footprint reduction and a slew of […]
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Test drive Italian Pinot Grigios
Fueled by a seemingly endless taste for refreshing Pinot Grigio, Italy has nudged past France, according to the European Commission, and captured the title of World’s Biggest Producer of Wine. […]
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Ox tails, chicken, and pork chops, oh my
Circa 1875 tweaks With the coming change of seasons, it’s inevitable that menus at Savannah’s better restaurants will be tweaked to reflect seasonal ingredients –– and our cravings for heartier […]
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Foodie news hot off the press
Classy dogs SubDog Hot Doggery, a gourmet hot dog shop, is open at 5 W. Broughton St. Matt and Carol Jording, who own The Sage Room restaurant on Hilton Head […]