Savannah

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The Squares, the Trees, the Mansions,....beautiful!

The Squares, the Trees, the Mansions….beautiful!

As anyone who’s been or wants to visit knows, Savannah is an absolutely beautiful city. To that end, many photos have been taken of the famous fountain, the Bird Girl of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” fame and the historic Squares with trees draped in Spanish Moss. I took those pics too but I feel it’s my duty as a Food and Drink Blogger to submit to you original photos of the culinary side of Savannah.  So sit back, relax and experience a “taste” of Savannah my way…..

"Our Little Hummingbird" lunch time cocktail at Old Pink House

“Our Little Hummingbird” lunch time cocktail at Olde Pink House

Gazapacho at the Old Pink House. Hence forth Gazpacho will ALWAYS come with celery stuffed with Pimemto Cheese!

Gazapacho at the Olde Pink House. Hence forth Gazpacho will ALWAYS come with celery stuffed with Pimemto Cheese!

 

 

 

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Oliver's Lunch at Nunzi's. The best!

Oliver’s Lunch at Zunzi’s. The best!

 

 

 

http:zunzis.com Zunzi’s is truly a hole-in-the-wall where you line up to get spectacular South African food. Savannah has an open liquor law so we could order beers with our lunch and then imbibe in the closest tree lined square.

 

Local Flounder atop Crispy Fried Rice from Elizabeth's on 37th.

Local Flounder atop Crispy Fried Rice from Elizabeth’s on 37th.

 

http://www.elizabethon37th.net/ Elizabeth’s on 37th is in a Grand Victorian Mansion that is as lovely as it’s food is delicious.

 

Beef Shank with Hoppin' John Cake at The Grey

Pork Shank with Hoppin’ John Cake at The Grey

 

http://thegreyrestaurant.com We went to The Grey our last night in Savannah and must I say there’s nothing like saving the best for last. A restored Greyhound Bus Terminal is the backdrop for this spectacular restaurant. The food was outstanding as well as creative. A must stop if you’re in Savannah.

 

 

Our vivist to Savavnnah wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Gryphon Tea Room housed in a cnetury old Apothecary.

Our visit to Savavnnah wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Gryphon Tea Room housed in a century old Apothecary.

This is the rooftop bar at Local 11 Ten. You can't see much, but you get the idea.

This is the rooftop bar at Local 11 Ten. You can’t see much, but you get the idea.

http://www.local11ten.com/ Local 11 Ten was our first meal in Savannah and boy what a welcome. The food was great and the after dinner glass of Port on the rooftop bar called the “Perch” was sublime.

I would be be remiss in not mentioning we did other things in Savannah besides eating and drinking (Telfair Art Museums being one of them…don’t miss! www.telfair.org). For lodging, I highly recommend The Mansion on Forsyth (a Marriott brand for all you rewards members www.mansiononforsythpark.com). In my mind, it’s perfectly situated at the end of the historic district away from the more touristy area. The decor is artsy if not a bit “kitschy” but I like that.

Yeah, that's right. It's a sculpture right outside the Lounge window!

Yeah, that’s right. It’s a sculpture “view” right outside the Lounge window!

Looking down at the relaxation pool from our room.

Looking down at the relaxation pool from our room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’d go back to Savannah in a heart beat, but fair warning it was HOT and Muggy even in late April. Next time I might try late March.