Chef Roberto was all smiles Monday afternoon. After a protracted period of delays his kitchen, with its imported wood burning oven, was open. The black and white motif of the tables were set off nicely by the hand made brocade banquette seating. We ordered the Antipasti Leoci’s — assorted cold cuts and cheeses, grilled vegetables and oven roasted olives. The surprise — it comes slightly heated, which really brought out the flavor of the Italian salami, prosciutto and mortadella. Then a pasta course, capellini with aglio olio, and a pizza Margherita — all of which will give us another dinner tomorrow night, and probably lunch. Everything delicioso! More details soon. This place is a winner!
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Ring in the New Year at the Melting Pot
Looking for something a little different to do this New Year’s Eve? How does a four course fondue dinner sound? Oh but there’s more…2 glasses of champagne or sparkling cider, a bottle of wine, and other fun keepsakes, and a digital picture of you and your date in a melting pot frame! Starting at $100 per couple, this sounds like a heck of deal to us. Reservations book quickly, so be sure to get your name on the list. 912-349-5676.
T-Rex Mex, a Delightful Surprise
Here at SavannahBest.com, we tend to feel obligated to try most newly opened eateries. After all, our regular readers expect us to keep you up on the latest nibbling news, even if it’s just another ho-hum tex-mex spot. This one, at 217 W Broughton St., is at least a great downtown location. Well. It was love at first bite! Only a distant cousin to tex mex, and definitely not Mexican, it’s, well, T-Rex, I guess. The pork taco—soft tortilla style—proved to be a large quantity of delicious pulled pork with shredded romaine, fresh-made salsa and jack cheese. The brisket burrito was moist and tender brisket of beef rolled in a honey wheat tortilla with diced roasted poatoes, both black and pinto beans, jack cheese and fresh salsa. And there’s lots more to the menu, which we’ll dive into soon again. Most intriguing: a jerk chicken burrito, a tilapia burrito, plenty of salads and tofu dishes…and more. Try it, you’ll like it!
Best Fried Chicken in Savannah?!
Well, we don’t know for sure, ‘cause only one of us has tried it, but that’s the word from one of our intrepid food scouts. And he is for sure a devotee of good fried chicken! Especially at affordable prices. The new Kennedy Fried Chicken, at 2201 Waters Ave., boasts $3.99 for two pieces of chicken, plus can of soda and dinner roll sounds good to all of us. Plus great hours!
New Japanese Restaurant
Heiwa’s has opened at 7401 Skidaway Road. They’re open for lunch and dinner and feature a full sushi bar, beer and wine.
We’ve yet to try this joint, so please let us know if you’ve paid them a visit. We’d love to hear your feedback.
Monday Night Fondue for the Ladies
At the delicious Melting Pot. Enjoy a three-course fondue, which includes any of their cheese fondue, a salad, and a chocolate fondue for dessert! $22 per person includes tax and tip! Monday Night Fondue starts Monday Nov. 9th and will run through the end of December. To top things off, they’ll have martinis for $9 and wine starting at $6 per glass.
Did you hear? The Melting Pot is Open!
Fondue lovers rejoice! It’s finally made it’s way to Savannah. Conveniently located at 232 E. Broughton St., The Melting Pot is officially open for business. Don’t forget to tell your family and friends to sign up for Club Fondue. Members get free chocolate fondue for two on their birthday and wedding anniversary. Call 349-5676 to make your reservation.
At Long Last Leoci’s!
After month’s of waiting, of watching, board by board the rennovations, includng the large outdoor deck, chef/owner Roberto Leoci finally tells us Leoci’s Trattoria will open Tuesday Sept. 1st.
Fondue to arrive in Savannah soon!
I don’t usually pay much attention to chain restaurants, being a firm believer in patronizing our local eateries. However, over the years, we’ve had so many calls and emails from readers longing for a fondue place, that we’re happy to say that The Melting Pot will soon bring us all the fondue we could want, from cheese to chocolate and everything in between. Opening of the Broughton Street eatery is currently scheduled for late August.
