Tortuga’s Island Grille is now open in Thunderbolt at 2815 River Dr, Breakfast and lunch till 3 pm. We’ll give you more details soon.
Archive for November, 2008
Something different for Thanksgiving
Try a Thanksgiving dinner cruise. Join River Street Riverboat Company for their traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including roasted turkey breast, honey glazed ham, sweet potatoes with praline topping, dressing, and all sorts other other cherished Turkey Day side dishes. 6 pm.
The New South Cafe to Close
For those of us who live in the Gordonston-Thunderbolt area, The New South Cafe was a treasure, and we’re downright heartbroken. Matt Cohen is taking the whole operation and moving it to The Mighty Eighth Airforce Museum. Where will we ever get food as good as his?
Partridge in A Pear Tree
For an intriguing holiday cocktail, the folks at Oronoco offer us this little gem. Patridge in a Pear Tree 1.5 oz Oronoco (Brazilian White Rum) A Quarter oz pear liqueur Half an oz pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon Champagne
In a cocktail shaker, shake the rum, pear liqueur and pomegranate juice with ice. Pour into a chilled martini glass and top with champagne.
Sounds good to us!
Don’t Knock ’em till You’ve Tried ’em
Fried pickles, that is! I’d never heard of them during all my years up in Yankee-land, but for the past 15 years I’ve lived in Savannah, I’ve heard plenty. They were from other parts of the South, not Savannah or the Low Country. Then came Blowin’ Smoke, and fried pickles. I tried. I was delighted! By the time they’re fried in their tasty parmesan-laced, bread coating, the sharp vinegar taste has dimmed, transforming them into crisp, tasty, savory dill pickles…. with just a little kick. Perfect with a traditional extra-dry martini! Incidentally, Blowin’ Smoke has a Happy Hour daily from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Lobster Risotto
The featured dish right now at The New South Cafe is lobster risotto. To this foodie at least, this dish is among the top dishes of all time. The others being a freshly steamed lobster straight off the Maine Coast, soft shelled crabs, and a really great steak. That coffee crusted steak of The New South Cafe’s is definitely among those great steaks, too! Don’t miss these….
Now Open — Larry’s Giant Subs
Larry’s Giant Subs is now open in Victory Circle and doing a brisk business! We sampled two — a realy good Reuben, and a delicious Ham and Provolone– stacked high with good quality ham. Should prove a winner!
Green Drinks Moves to Blowin’ Smoke BBQ
Same theme in a new location. Green Drinks, always the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, is all about thinking Green!. Sustainability is good; cocktails are good, sustainability + cocktails is best. Next Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Blowin’ Smoke BBQ, 514 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
