Whether you’re a Savannah native, newcomer or visitor, the Walking Foody Tour should be fun for all devoted foodies. A two-hour munching stroll around Savannah will take you to eight different restaurants and specialty shops around our lovely city. Starts at 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, at the Wright Square Cafe, 21 W. York St. And just think, in between munching, you’ll walk off at least some of the calories you ingest! For more info, call 234-3440.
Archive for Gourmet Food Shops
Humus from Thrive!
I’ve eaten humus from coast to coast and all the way to Greece, and no question about it, the best humus I’ve ever eaten came from the Thrive stand at the Trustees Open Market. So good I could hardly believe my taste-buds.
Viva La France! Papillote is Open
It’s been months now since we first heard that a French take-out restaurant, Papillote, was going to open n West Broughton St. And we’ve been cruising by the address at 218 W. Broughton off and on ever since. Finally, they are open! I haven’t been there yet, but spoke briefly with Chef and co-owner, Herve Didailler, who comes from Brittany, in the northeast area of France, an area especially noted for its fine shell fish and superb pastries! For those of us longing for traditional French food, this sounds like THE place! The menu changes every day, he said, according to what’s in season and ”what I feel like cooking,” but it is all traditional French cuisine. The day of our conversation he had, among other things, a Bouchee with chicken, mushrooms and caramelized onions, a quiche with salmon and asparagus, a couple of tartines, and a mouth-watering array of tarts and other pastries. We’ll be there to check it out one day this week, and will report back!
New Restaurant to Open in old Queeny’s Location
None other than the indomitable dynamo, Shelley Smith, owner of he wildly successful Eos, will soon open her next enterprise at the old Queeny’s location at 1611 Habersham St., just a few blocks North of Eos. The new eatery will be more casual and less upscale (and more affordable) for those on a budget, but there’s no doubt in our minds that the food will be equally excellent! We’ll keep y’all informed!
Holiday Tasting Menu at Bistro Savannah
Bistro Savannah, long a fav of us at SavannahBest.com, has joined forces with the Savannah Bee Company Honey House to create a tasting menu of unique honey flavored sauces, dips and flavorings to a luscious sounding Five-course tasting dinner. The menu ranges from appetizer, Soy Charred Tuna with ginger-orange blossom honey dip and watercress to dessert of Almond Financiere, with raspberries and winter-white raw arctic honey. $49/person. For more details, call Bistro at 233-6266.
More buzz about the Bee Company
Foody Tour Savannah has just added the Savannah Bee Company Honey House as its latest stop on its culinary journey through Savannah. Foody Tour guests are treated to a sampling of five different honeys, plus a delectable plate of honeycomb, cheese, apples and berries. For more info call 234-3440. Yum!
Ribbon Cutting at Savannah Bee Co. Honey House
City pols, Broughton business owners, restauranteurs, passersby were all buzzing sweetly at the official ribbon cutting at the Savannah Bee Company Honey House on West Broughton St. Lots of honeys were tasted, among them Tupelo, “the queen of honey,” Sourwood, and Organic Acacia, among many others. What a sweet gift to give for the holiday season!
Broughton St. Holiday Happening
Hors D’oeuvres, drinks and fun on Broughton St., Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 pm. Plus there will be special holiday sales at many of Broughton Street’s unique shops, and door prizes. Don’t miss this first annual event.
Wild Blueberry Vinegar, anyone?
It’s delightful, it’s delicious! Low Country Gourmet Foods just opened at 123 E. Liberty St., provides a treat and a delight for every fastidious cook! Just go in in to their Tasting Room, where you can sample a tempting and aromatic variety of Extra Virgin Olive and Nut Oils, plus Aged Balsamic Vinegars. I walked in and came out with a Fig-infused Balsamic, absolutely delectable, which I’ve found only once before, in a little shop in Paris! It’s the perfect thing with which to season a delicate butter or frisee lettuce salad. No oil needed! And just for fun, I also came away with a Pomegranite Balsamic. Next time, I’ll get the French Walnut Oil. Gotta be great! And, probably, the Wild Blueberry vinegar…
