Don’t miss this event Oct 15, 16, and 17th at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, Hellenic Center. A drive-thru is available for quick orders on Henry Lane, but if you have a little more time, step inside to enjoy live music, tours of the church, Greek dances, and a Greek marketplace. 236-8256, 14 W. Anderson St. Admission is free until 4pm on Thursday and Friday, $2 donation afterwards, and all day on Saturday.
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Shrimp Lovers Alert!
The 4th Annual Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 18, for three days of shrimp lovers’ fun! Cooking competitions, shrimp boat excursions, shrimp eating contests, cooking demos, entertainment and much more at Jekyll Island’s beautiful historic district. Friday night kicks off with $3.00 shrimp night, where for $3, you can sample each of the many vendors shrimp dishes.
Savannah Craft Brew Fest
The second annual Savannah Craft Brew Fest 2009 Tasting shouldn’t be missed by foodie nor sipper! Event starts at 1 pm on Sat., Sept. 5, at the Savannah International Trade andConvention Center. For folks who appreciate the perfect craftbrew, and good eats to boot, head on over. You get live music as well. $35 in advance; $40 at the door.
Tybee Wine Festival
Saturday, May 9, at the Lighthouse, 2 to 5 pm, Tybee Island’s first wine festival. More than 100 wines from around the world, plus munchies. Sip and sup on the beach!
Hot Dogs and Hot Dawgs at Grayson Stadium
Hey Y’ALL!…This may not be your average dining tidbit, but a lot of us foodies are also passionate about our doggies…So if you’re one of us, after the River Street Wiener Dawg Races, head on over to Grayson Stadium and check out the Pomeranian’s the Pugs, the Papillions, the Chihuahuas, the Jack Russels, and the Yorkies! We’ve expanded the races to showcase our felow small dawg breeds. Please bring your small dawg to Grayson Staudium! Meet Nate the Sand Gnat. Enjoy Hot Dogs at the ball park. Family Fun for all! October 4, 1pm-5pm. www.SavannahDachshundClub.com Lots of activities, including Blessing of the Animals, Small dog costum contest, small dog races, and much, much more! “Rasising Money for Dogs in Need!”
Greenfest Culinary Challenge
At the Greenfest Culinary Challenge in Trustees Garden, it was Matt vs. Matt, starring Matt Cohen, chef/owner of The New South Cafe, and Matt Roher, chef/owner of Cha Bella. The two Matts were not chosen for their matching names, but because organizers felt they owned the two greenest restaurants in Savannah. After an intense cooking session and an equally intense tasting and eating session on the part of the lucky judges, the winner was announced: Matt Roher!
Shrimp and Grits, anyone?
If you love Shrimp and Grits, especially Wild Georgia Shrimp and Grits, head on out to Jekyll Island the weekend of Sept. 19, 20 & 21 for the Shrimp & Grits Festival. There will be shrimp and seafood dishes from several local restaurants, a shrimp & grits competition for chefs, plus music, arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles and more! You can also take a shrimping excursion or explore a shrimp boat. Starts Friday at 5 pm, Sat. at 10 am, and Sunday at noon.
