Author: Nichelle

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The King and I

Lunch on Tuesdays in Savannah can be hard. It has been two plus years of the pandemic and it is hard to know if a restaurant will be open on Tuesdays. The first and second places that Joa and I went to were closed. The third time was the charm, and we ate at The King and I. The King and I is a Thai restaurant on Hodgson Memorial Drive. It is located in a shopping center that has a Mexican restaurant, a Halal market and Lulu’s desserts. When I soft shell crab on the menu, I had to get it. Soft shell crab is now in season and it is traditionally marked by the first full moon in May and runs through September.

David and Cat, my best friends in Brooklyn, love soft shell crabs. They typically get fresh crabs from Red Hook Lobster Pound and cook them at home with pasta. The dish I ordered at The King and I was equally delicious. I have never had crab with a yellow curry sauce, and it was a buttery delight.

Joa ordered the drunken noodles and they looked good. I am allergic to peanuts, and Joa is allergic to shellfish. We didn’t share our plates. The service was great and the place is affordable. Afterwards, we went to Lulu’s and bought $7 slices of pie. The pie was good, but it’s a splurge at seven whole bucks.

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savannah

Pupusas

My friends and I are trying to eat at different places for lunch in Savannah. In particular, we want to eat more than American cuisine. Tacos are not the only Latin American cuisine in Savannah. Joa suggested a Pupuseria in Garden City. So, I went to Google Maps on my phone and I saw that there are two pupuserias in Garden City. What is a pupuseria? A pupuseria is a restaurant that serves pupusas. Pupusas are either Salvadoran or Honduran and they are similar to Arepas. Joa and I went to Pupuseria Jireh for lunch, and it was amazing. I ordered tamales, pupusas and plantains (maduros). The local paper wrote about this place last year. Coincidentally, there was a Pupusa Fest in Los Angeles two weeks ago. I only heard about it because my friend Alexis posted about it on Instagram. The Los Angeles Times just wrote about how this Salvadoran dish is growing in popularity.

Joa ordered a combination place
Maduros
Pupusa

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savannah

I Post More On Facebook Than I Do Here

I started this site nearly seven seven years ago when I moved to Savannah. However, I post mostly on the Facebook Page, Gnatty Savannah, I created. I am going back to basics. This is my site. I pay for it, and the content is mine. I am also writing a weekly food and culture newsletter, Nichelle Newsletter. The newsletter is food focused but sometimes it will feature some Savannah stuff.

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savannah

The Cost of Hurricanes

What Hurricane Dorian did to The Bahamas is devastating. The deaths and destruction are great. In Savannah, Dorian affected the city’s income. The loss due to mandatory evacuation because of Dorian is awful. I lost three days of work. However kids in public school here loss four days of free lunch. There were some kids asking for food on Friday. Luckily, two guests bought them chips and candy.
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Georgia Recorder

There’s a new publication in the state of Georgia that is focused on investigative journalism. Check out Georgia Recorder. Subscribe to the newsletter. It’s free.

Here’s two articles worth checking out.

Teachers get only part of promised raises this school year

Power plant coal ash a threat to Georgia’s water

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savannah

Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski

I visited Fort Pulaski yesterday. Fort Pulaski is a national park outside of Savannah on Cockspur Island. It’s not far from Tybee Island. Fort Pulaski is rich in history as it was built before the Civil War. It was built by enslaved people, and it was later used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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Spotted at Starland Dairy

Quote by Dick Gregory. Art by Panhandle Slim.
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food

Go Blue(Berry) For Georgia!

Go Blueberry for Georgia

November 6th is Election Day. Let’s make Georgia Blue with blueberries.

GOAL: I am collect 12 to 15 blueberry recipes from friends to create a quick and easy blueberry cookbook that will be a fundraiser for Georgia democratic candidates, Stacey Abrams who is running for governor and Lucy McBath who is running for Congress in the 6th district. Fill out the form if you are interested. Deadline for entries is August 15th.

If you want to contribute a recipe, sign up via this Google form https://goo.gl/forms/LgoWTeQCMw4Xeta12

I have created a blog for this cookbook, Go Blue(Berry) For Georgia!

WHY BLUEBERRIES? Although Georgia is known as the Peach State, blueberries are Georgia’s most lucrative fruit crop, by far. Things are changing in Georgia, so let’s embrace blue (berries).  I am looking for recipes blueberry muffins, blueberry pie, blueberry buckle, blueberry vinaigrette, blueberry baked brie and more.

 

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savannah

AirBnB and Vacation Rental Accounting

Victorian Homes in Savannah
I am announcing my new local service which is to provide AirBnB and VRBO accounting for people here in Savannah.  Whether you are fairly new to being vacation rental hosting or you are so busy that you have no time to account for the income and expenses related to your vacation rental,  I can do the work for you.  First,  I can identify the deductible expenses relating to your rentals, and then I can keep track of your income throughout the year so that you will have a complete picture.  This is especially important as the new tax law will affect your 2018 return.  Contact nichelleATgnattysavannahDOTcom.

 

UPDATE: Good news! The fire fee has been rescinded.

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World Cup Watching in Savannah

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Eight years ago I was living in Brooklyn.

Four years ago I was living in Atlanta.

Now I am living in Savannah. I enjoy watching the World Cup. Who else is watching the World Cup which just started in Russia?!  I will be watching some of the games which run from June 14th until July 15th. Thirty-two teams from around the world will be playing.  Unfortunately, the United States didn’t qualify, but the matches are great to watch.

Here’s a list of the bars where you can watch The World Cup in Savannah.

  • Dub’s (225 West River St.)
  • Coach’s Corner (3016 East Victory Drive)
  • Savannah Taphouse (125 E Broughton St)
  • PJ’s Tavern (11 W Bay St)
  • White Whale Craft Ales (1207 Bull St)
  • World of Beer (112 W Broughton St)