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What’s New in Savannah?

Two Tides Brewing

Things are developing all over historic Savannah. It’s hard to keep up with all the hotels and restaurants opening here. Follow me on Facebook for weekly updates.

Here’s a brief rundown of what’s new.

Little Duck Diner

Little Duck Diner has been opened several months, and I went a few weeks ago. There’s breakfast all day, and lots of duck dishes sprinkled throughout the menu.

HUSK opened in January. I haven’t been yet, but I have heard good things.

Naan on Broughton is now open. It’s a bit pricey for me, but the garlic naan is delicious.

El Coyote is opening soon in the space where The Florence used to be. I hear that they’re opening later this month.

Two Tides Brewing is opening in March. It will be a small microbrewery on DeSoto Row and 41st.

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Hot Savannah; Full of Fun

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fun savannah bazaar

The brief respite in 90 plus temperature is over in Savannah. The heat wave is back but it’s is officially the first week of summer, so that’s what’s up.

What is also up is a fun and busy weekend and week of things to do in sultry Savannah.

Friday 6/24:

Saturday 6/25:

  • Savannah Bazaar. The monthly gathering of local artisans and artists convenes outside at Jelinek Creative Spaces
  • Stopover At The Yard.  The Grey is hosting two bands Gringo Star and Deep Center. $25 for music and a meal.

 

06/23 -07/03 Beer and Burger Week

For 10 days, there will be special beer and burger at restaurants around Savannah. From June 23rd to July 3rd, 25 Savannah restaurants will be offering a beer and burger special.

 

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Watch What Happens In Savannah: El-Rocko Lounge, Top Deck And More

Pink Chinese Mary Jane Slippers

Double Standard #cocktail at new #savannah barlounge El Rocko Lounge #campari

El-Rocko Lounge is the new hot bar in Savannah. I stopped by last Friday on its opening night.  It’s retro decor and delicious cocktails are worth a visit.  I had a cocktail with Campari and it was delicious. It is the type of place that I would expect to hear the entire Daptone Records catalog. El-Rocko will also host live music shows, so it is a nice addition to Whitaker Street.

Whiskey Cocktail at Top Deck

My new favorite place for people watching is the Top Deck Bar at the Cotton Sail Hotel.  The crowd is a mix of bachelor parties, southern belles, fancy tourists, and seersucker-wearing frat boys.

Fashion Bazaar at Savannah Bazaar

 

Jelinek Creative Spaces hosted Savannah Bazaar this past Saturday. It was fashion-themed with a fashion show. I took some photos.

Crash Comedy Savannah Bananas

I will be performing on May 17th at Crash Comedy at The Sentient Bean. Crash Comedy is a fun monthly comedy show of sketch comedy and storytelling.

 

 

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Mixer: 100 Black Men and Urban Savannah

Black Professionals in Savannah

Savannah Mixer

The 100 Black Men of Savannah held a joint mixer with Urban Savannah this week, and I attended the event. It was held at The Florence which has a lovely rooftop that’s great for socializing on a spring evening.

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Urban Savannah’s mission to cultivate and support black-owned businesses in the city. I met John Voner, the president of Urban Savannah last fall at GeekEnd.

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The 100 Black Men of Savannah’s mission is the mentor kids, provide education support and help high school kids envision the possibility of a graduating from college. Harold Oglesby (pictured above) spoke about the need for more male mentors. BTW, tonight (April 9th) is the night of the 20th annual gala which will be at the Marriott Riverfront.

I brought my camera and took some photos of some of the attendees. There were professionals who worked for the city, attorneys, business owners and more. Everyone was super friendly. I plan to get more involved in the community this year.

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What It Do, Nephew? Savannah News

Savannah River Street

This blog is a local food and culture blog.  Though I may report some news, it is not nearly as good as Orange Street News.  I read about the local blog and newspaper run by nine-year-old Hilde Kate Lysiak yesterday, and she has inspired me to step up my blogging.

Anyway here’s a quick round-up of local Savannah news.

There’s a new restaurant in Starland.  The Vault opened a week ago to an enthusiastic and hungry audience. Bill Dawers went and he wrote his first impression.

PJ’s Thai on Abercorn has closed.  I was looking at the sign when a man who’s working there told me that a new pizza place will open in the same corner spot.  I hope it is not a chain restaurant.

Is the number 14 CAT bus ever going to go down Broughton Street again?  Also, why would anyone park illegally in front of the bus for noontime mass at St. John The Baptist cathedral.  This past Monday, a bus was pretty much stuck because of cars parked on Abercorn in front of the church. I had to get out and walk.

I overheard some business people (they were wearing ties) walking along River Street and someone said “35 to 40 on Broughton St” was talking about square rent prices for retail.  If that’s the case, that would explain the recent openings of Tommy Bahamas, Club Monaco and Michael Kors.

BTW,  I am an aunt again. I have a beautiful nephew that was born last week.  He’s a happy spring baby.

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Chicken Liver Is Not Just Chopped Liver

Chicken Liver Mousse

Chicken Liver Mousse

Chicken liver is something that both Southern black people and Jewish people have in common. When I was a kid, I hated liver, whether beef or chicken. Beef liver with rice and gravy, and onions was one of my Dad’s dinner staples. Sidenote: My Dad is the primary cook in the family. My mom is great at making three things: pancakes, fried pork chops and fried chicken.

I became enamored with liver when I started eating foie gras and pate at fancy restaurants and going to fancy parties in New York. However, I don’t eat duck foie gras, and I don’t miss it. Chicken liver pate is delicious and inexpensive. You can make it at home.

The Grey has chicken liver on the menu. They have an appetizer of chicken liver mousse with a dash of sea salt and toasted Pullman bread from a local bakery, Back In The Day Bakery. I love it. The mousse is smooth and delicious. For only six bucks, it is a delicious bite to enjoy before dinner and/or drinks.

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Savannah Scene Mid January

Savannah Street Art

 

Monday, I said that the month is over. Well, it is January 13th, so I am half right.  It’s only 63 days to St. Patrick’s Day.

What’s going on in Savannah right now?

Improv Session Tonight at The Vineyard

I will be speaking at a Content Marketing workshop for small businesses at Creator’s Foundry on January 14th.

The Florence just started lunch service this week which will be from 11AM-2PM. BTW, Hugh Acheson talked to Celeste Headlee about home ec and the importance of  culinary education.

The Grey will host Sunday Supper on January 17th ($40 per person).  Sunday Suppers will be held the third Sunday of the month. Make a reservation. BTW, Chef Mashama Bailey shares her Savannah with Garden and Gun.

MLK Day celebrations start this weekend.

The next Savannah Bazaar is Saturday, January 30th.

 

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Dinner At The Florence

Beef and Sweet Potato Gratin

Egg Ravioli
Kyle Jacovino is the young Executive Chef at The Florence who is not getting as much press as the Chef Mashama Bailey at The Grey. I am not pitting them against each other; I just want people to know about the other rising culinary star in Savannah. Kyle worked at Hugh Acheson’s Empire State South in Atlanta before becoming the executive chef at The Florence.

beef and sweet potato gratin

The other night I got to sample a lot from The Florence’s menu. A friend of mine was in town, and he and his girlfriend had a reservation. I was already in love with the trout bruschetta, so it was great to try the squid ink bucatini, the egg ravioli, the beef and sweet potato gratin. The food is delicious.  Yesterday, Chef Hugh Acheson was doing a book signing at The Paris Market. I got to meet him and we talked briefly about food, cookbooks and his upcoming projects. His latest cookbook, The Broad Fork, is in bookstores. It is a vegetable-centric cookbook. Speaking of cookbooks, he blurbed my friend Nicole Taylor’s debut cookbook, Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen.

Hugh Acheson, Gelcys and Nichelle

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Trout Bruschetta At The Florence

Trout Bruschetta

The Florence, a restaurant owned by noted chef Hugh Acheson, is part of the cuisine scene in Savannah.  The Florence has been open a year and it is a go-to restaurant in the artsy Starland area of Savannah. I am on a budget, so I can’t afford a full meal there. However, I did order the trout bruschetta which was generous and delicious.

The trout bruschetta had radicchio and a tiny potato chip on top. It reminded me of the brandade I would have at Sidecar, a  restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn.  The trout bruschetta also reminded me of the  brandade-inspired casserole that I judged at  Emily Farris’ 5th Annual Casserole Cook-off.  I am not sure if it was trout or cod in the casserole, but it potatoes, onions and cheese.

Inspired by the trout bruschetta and memories of brandade, I made a salmon casserole.  I cooked new potatoes with Vidalia onions and shallots in butter in a large ramekin.  Then I added heavy cream and parmesan to the vegetables and let roast for about 30 minutes. Lastly, I drained one can of salmon and dumped the salmon on top of the cheesy veggies and stirred with a spoon to be well combined. Then I put back in the oven for 15 minutes.  It was delicious. I could have added more cheese. Next time, I would also add capers.

 

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Burger At Betty Bombers

betty bombers burger

Betty Bombers is an all-American restaurant located in the back of the historic American Legion Post 135 which is on Bull Street. The burgers are delicious.  I ordered a hamburger with blue cheese and had buffalo wing sauce as the dip for my French fries, so it was like having the flavor of Buffalo wings without the chicken or the celery.