Shiraz, Syrah. You say tomato, I’ll say to-mah-to. Yeah, it’s the same grape. They more delicate spelling, Syrah, has formed the foundation of elegant French wines for generations. History tells […]
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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Noodle Bowled over
I truly enjoyed my first visit to the Noodle Bowl — and found it very much changed on my recent lunch. The owners have turned down the lights and ramped […]
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More Brewfest beers
Another new entry in the Savannah Craft Brew Fest (www.savannahcraftbrewfest.com) is from a brand new Savannah brewery. Coastal Empire Beer Co. will debut its Savannah Brown Ale, the first in […]
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Darling Nicky’s
When I stepped thorough the door of Nicky’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, I expected pizza and the usual suspects. What I found was a massive menu of pasta, salads, sandwiches and […]
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BrewFest update
Another week, more beer. Life is good. Joining the lineup at this year’s Savannah Craft Brew Fest (Sept. 2–4, www.savannahcraftbrewfest.com) is a quartet from Uinta Brewing Co. of Salt Lake […]
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Brews, burgers – and gators
Chef Matt Kubiak and the team from The Distillery have been carefully re–crafting their menu for several months. The project is complete, and I stopped in last week to sample […]
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Bold new beers from Crown Valley
Among new breweries attending the 2011 Savannah Craft Brew Fest will be Crown Valley Brewing Co. of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. You might remember Ste. Genevieve from the stories about last […]
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A smokin’ sample of Garden City ‘cue
It’s easy to miss Smokey’s BBQ. Most folks come screamin’ off the end of Highway 516 and quickly realize they’ve gotta hit the brakes or face the wrath of Garden […]
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The howl of the Banshee
More and more wine is coming from producers who have shunned the traditional business model: Lots of high–priced vineyard acreage, lavish tasting rooms and huge overhead. The newer generation of […]
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Schnitzel hunting in Rincon
Where can you score an authentic plate of Jaeger schnitzel, red cabbage and warm German potato salad in Savannah? Nowhere! That’s why I pointed the foodie mobile north and finally […]
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Chillin’ those summer reds
Even devout red wine drinkers shun their favorite labels when summer heat sets in. Truthfully, there’s no need. There are plenty of red wine options that possess characteristics that red […]
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Smoke signals from Pooler
One of my foodie field operatives tipped me off to a new BBQ joint in Pooler that he claimed was worth the drive. I didn’t have to twist his arm […]