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 […]
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Shiraz/Viognier is a dynamic duo
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 […]
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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 […]