WE HAVE all heard the claim that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is the fuel to your engine and battery to your remote control. After a long 8-hour stretch without food, this is the meal that breaks the fast. While some choose to heed to the notion of breakfast’s value,…
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In this foodie driven society, we have all become intrigued with unique eats that break through the status quo. Let’s get real, you can find burgers blinged out in foie gras, tacos with kimchi and pizza topped with quail eggs. Basic fare is just not cutting it; we are always searching for a mind-blowing belly-satisfying…
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IT IS unfortunate that we, as a culture, have become too busy for simple errands, like running to the grocery store on a weeknight. Even those who appreciate the beauty of food often skip over the opportunity to peruse the farmer’s market for seasonal vegetables and then drive over to the butcher shop to select…
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It seems like every big city has local street vendors selling quick bites from a compact cart on wheels. While food trucks are all the rage, these nostalgic food stands, shaded by an umbrella, have been around for years. In the past, those who pass by would order from a simple menu, offering basic food…
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WHILE SAVANNAH is a tourist town, the food scene has been increasingly catering to locals. Neighborhood bars and restaurants are residents’ best-kept secret, a place where they are guaranteed a seat among familiar faces. Since February 2009, Bar • Food at Habersham Village has been a constant for Midtown dwellers. Chef and co-owner John H.…
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THE Savannah food scene has certainly transformed over the years. Chefs are introducing modern takes on Southern classics and diversifying the city’s repertoire. However, it’s not just the new restaurants that are making changes, some that have been here for decades have shifted with the times as well. Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Café (click…
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WHEN DINING in the Deep South, one can expect to partake in those comforting classics like fried chicken, collard greens and buttermilk biscuits. However, one does not presume to find authentic Italian food in this region; it seems paradoxical, absurd really. As an Italian-American New Yorker, I know firsthand what Italian food should taste like.…
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SOUTHERNERS may never get over their fascination with fried green tomatoes and shrimp & grits, but as Americans they certainly also obsess over the infamous hand-held delight between bread: the sandwich. A quick Google search will generate numerous lists of the Best Sandwiches in America. Some of the greatest sandwiches like the Reuben, Cuban, Philly…
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FALL CLASSES are in session at historic Arnold Hall, where thousands of SCAD students are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and explore their passions. Amid the hustle and bustle of herding from one class to another, students require refueling of their minds and bodies. Conveniently, Butterhead Greens Café (click for website) resides directly…
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THE Historic District embraces a smattering of bakeries and cafes that individually offer something unique and special. Some focus on cakes, while others steer their efforts towards pies, macarons or coffee. However, since February 20, Our Daily Bread Café has proven that it specializes in more than one area, offering fresh baked goods, coffee classics,…
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THE STARLAND District welcomed back more than just SCAD students last week. On September 8, Blue Door (click for website), the geeky comic-themed coffee and waffle hut on Bull Street, re-opened its cerulean blue door after a summer sabbatical. With SCAD students serving as the majority of their clientele, Blue Door follows the ebb and…
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PEOPLE SAY things move slower in the South, but we can all agree that Tybee has its own pace. Once tourists and locals have crossed the bridge over Lazaretto Creek, they are officially on Tybee time. So whether or not they are on vacation, the island vibe strikes them with a carefree frame of mind.…
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