A couple of times a year, I taste wines that stand above the rest. It happened two weeks ago when I tasted wines from Sonoma County–based Adobe Road Winery, owned […]
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Still your dad’s beer
When we last talked, I gave you the head’s up on some of my favorite Irish and Irish–style beers. But, as some of my learned colleagues pointed out, St. Pat’s […]
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Warm and fuzzy Goose Feathers
Man, time flies. I’ve been coming and going from Goose Feathers Bakery and Cafe since landing in Savannah in 1998. It was convenient to the now-moved Savannah Morning News office […]
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When Guinness isn’t enough…
On the one day of the year when everyone is Irish, it only seems fitting to outfit the beer fridge with authentic Irish beers — or at least darned good […]
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Brasserie 529 opens big
While the rest of Savannah begins to slowly turn green for St Patrick’s Day, the tri–colored flag of France waves hello from East Liberty Street. That’s the home of Brasserie […]
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Bullish on Bull St. Eatery
Bull Street Eatery The location was proven by its previous occupant, and now, in the former Precinct Deli, is Bull Street Eatery – a breakfast and lunch diner. Patience please, […]
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Run for the Four Roses
I grew up in the shadow of Kentucky’s greatest bourbon distilleries – and never heard of the Four Roses label until a couple of years ago. The brand had been […]
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R ‘n’ R at B&D
Sometimes, you just gotta have a burger and a beer. Such was the case a recent, sunny Saturday that found me grinding ever so slowly through Southside traffic.I pulled out […]
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Franciscan fresh
I was recently lamenting that one of my favorite refreshing wine varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, had become tiresome for me. My recent tastes have been predictable – grassy, green, citrusy. Refreshing, […]
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Filipino food on Whitemarsh
Kainan Restaurant I was in the mood for curry, and that’s what I ordered. But the best reason to try this Whitemarsh Island restaurant is to sample the authentic Filipino […]
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Spring puts on its Magic Hat
That underworked prognosticator of Spring, Punxsutawney Phil, is an overrated varmint. You want a sure sign of Spring? Here it is. The Spring Fever 12–pack from Magic Hat Brewing Co. […]
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Don’t forget southside Barnes
Downtowners seem to have fully embraced the Barnes Express BBQ location on Whitaker Street. Many of them may not know that an expanded menu awaits at the original Barnes Restaurant […]