FROM THE ground floor to the rooftop of the newly constructed Perry Lane Hotel, the Sage Restaurant Group has infused this luxury boutique with its own brand of charm and refinement. A four-year long project in the making, on June 1, this restaurant group opened three independently defined spaces within the Perry Lane Hotel on…
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SAVANNAH IS keeping up the pace of regularly opening new bars and restaurants. For two years now, the former law firm on the corner of W. Congress and Jefferson Streets has undergone revitalization. But now, the mystery of the clean-lined stately white building has finally been solved. Marking its grand opening March 22, The Grove…
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IT’S springtime in Savannah. The birds are chirping, the azaleas are blooming, blankets of yellow pollen cover the city, and daylight savings has kicked in. For those of us who live here year-round, we can all agree that spring in the South measures up to Goldilocks’ preference, not too hot and not too cold, it’s…
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SAVANNAH IS TRULY the biggest small town. Sure, for tourists visiting may seem like there is so much ground to cover, it may even seem overwhelming to some, but for those of us who live here, this town is full of familiar faces and spaces. This is especially true in the restaurant business. Over time,…
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OLD SAVANNAH may not have been described as a melting pot for cuisine. Yet, our city attracts visitors far and wide, along with a large amount of locals, including myself, identifying as transplants. This may be the controlling variable in the evolution of Savannah’s food scene over the last few years. A chef once told…
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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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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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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, 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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HUNT, Gather, Feast. It’s the most primitive and fundamental way of sustaining yourself. This act of hunting game, gathering vegetal varieties, nuts, fruits, and charring them in the embers of a wood burning fire embodies the true beauty of food. On Oct. 2, Big Bon Pizza partnered with Atlantic for their first Hunt Gather Feast…
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WITH THE DeSoto Hotel transitioning from the Hilton to an independent luxury boutique, The DeSoto by Sotherly, it seems fitting that the spaces inside would undergo a transformation of their own. In early August, Savannah welcomed Edgar’s Proof & Provision, a whiskey-bent Southern hub for sips and grub. Then, in late September, The DeSoto unveiled…
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BULL STREET once again becomes the taco of the town with another hit joint, Bull Street Taco. This California Baja eatery joined the wave of new restaurants, including Henny Penny Café and Natural Selections Café, that have recently flooded Bull Street’s foodie market. “Bull Street is hoppin’ right now,” declares Mike Cournoyer, founder, owner and…
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