grapefruit curd tart + meringue

Pucker up. Creamy grapefruit curd, a tart and refreshing zing. Buttery flaky crust. Burnt meringue, light and airy. Crunchy salty pistachios. February is right around the corner and all I can think about is baking something pink. I found some inspiration with grapefruit tarts, with their cheerful rosy hue. So I went for it! I…

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duck donuts

EACH NEW YEAR brings oaths of change, resolving to set aside old habits. That being said, there is at least one new place in town that is worth breaking a resolution for, and not only for its Instagram-ability. Duck Donuts, which calls itself the fastest growing donut shop in the U.S., glazed its way into…

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vegan turmeric cauliflower soup

It’s still the first month of the New Year, so I would assume that, like me, you are watching what you eat. Last month was filled with carbo-loading, creamy dairy products (think egg nog), sugar-laden sweets and gluttonous overeating. If you are anything like me, your body needs a break. It needs a cure. I’ve…

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chocolate babka

In the Seinfeld episode “The Dinner Party,” Jerry and Elaine missed out on the last chocolate babka at a NYC bakery. They were both so distraught and struggled to find a better confection to bring to their friend’s dinner party. That is literally the only thing I knew about Chocolate Babka and, trust me, it was convincing enough to do some…

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husk

AFTER long anticipation, the Hostess City of the South welcomes award-winning Husk, a restaurant birthed in Charleston that embodies true southern hospitality and honors regional fare in its traditional form. Helmed by James Beard award-winning celebrity chef Sean Brock and Eater Atlanta’s Chef of the Year Tyler Williams, Husk Savannah finally opened its doors on January…

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fresh pasta dough

Fresh made pasta is truly magical. Eggs and flour become a swirled bowl of comfort in no time. It’s a canvas for any amalgamation of sauces, meats and veg. It’s the pantry staple that everyone has but doesn’t think about. This minimalistic dough brought my family together every single Sunday.  For me, it’s so memorable.…

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challah doughnuts + egg nog custard

Jolly old St. Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul, What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon, Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me: Tell me if you can. Merry Christmas! The family is all snuggled up with us in Savannah this year.…

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fox & fig

PLANT-BASED eateries are on the rise around the country and for good reason; vegetables are the stars of the plate, delivering a wow-factor in the absence of animal products. The terms “vegetable-focused” and “plant-based” have essentially replaced “vegan” and “vegetarian” in restaurants, as most chefs nationwide see liberty in inventing dishes that hone in on…

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honey-vanilla linzer cookies with marmalade

It’s the holiday season, So whoop-de-do and hickory dock, And don’t forget to hang up your sock, ‘Cause just exactly at twelve o’clock, He’ll be coming down the chimney, down. The holiday season means it’s time for baking! Now that our halls are decked and the Christmas tree trimmed, snuggling in with a plateful of…

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little duck diner

THE ELE and The Chef Restaurant Collection are at it again, introducing Savannah to another Asian inspired restaurant, Little Duck Diner. As restaurateurs in Savannah for over a decade, Ele Tran and Chef Sean outdid themselves this year, opening Current in July and now this retro-chic diner off Ellis Square at 150 St. Julian Street.…

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east end provisions

THE Gaslight Group welcomed their newest brainchild, East End Provisions Neighborhood Kitchen & Bar, to the Savannah food scene earlier this month. Owners Brian and Jennifer Huskey opened their fifth restaurant, this one on the east end of Broughton Street in the historic reclaimed building of the former Juarez Mexican Restaurant. The 5 Spot, B…

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prohibition

PROHIBITION, the highly anticipated throwback speakeasy restaurant and bar concept that originated in Charleston, finally opened its doors in Savannah on October 2. As a nearby neighbor to The Grey, Prohibition aids in expanding the food scene on MLK Jr. Boulevard. With its vintage-inspired cocktails as well as Southern influenced menu including elevated street food,…

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