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Savannah Earth Day Festival 2012 Since Earth Day started in 1970, largely as a response to the cumulative effects of industrialization reaching a critical point in our environment, it has become a day for our community to remember how we effect our planet and each other with the choices we make in our everyday lives. It’s a day to open our eyes to new issues, open our minds to new solutions, and to celebrate— celebrate the good work being done in around us, and the almost 10,000 of our neighbors who turn out in a show of hope for our community’s path for the future. So much in our city looks back at the past, at the ingenuity and leadership of those who built Savannah. Earth Day is when we turn that perspective to the future and support and learn from those sources of ingenuity and leadership around us today, who are committed to creating a sustainable community that will thrive today, and tomorrow. Environmentalism is more than ’10 Easy Tips’ or a political agenda, or a bumper sticker—it’s demanding our children have a healthy place to grow, our businesses will have the resources they need in the future, and the ecosystems we live amongst flourish. It’s with this in mind that every spring we invite the city to come together to open dialogues and build partnerships between citizens, non-profits, businesses, and government that will benefit us all. For the past 12 years the City, along with our community partners, have been hosting a free Earth Day event for the public. It has become the largest public Earth Day event in the state and remains one of the few earth day festivals left in the country that truly focus on education rather than just crafts and entertainment. Earth Day Savannah offers a little something for everyone—from those familiar with the issues, to those just starting to learn. With workshops for adults and kids and nearly 100 exhibiting organizations, you’ll find ways to connect and make change.

Schedule of Events RecycleRama 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Clear your clutter at the drive-thru! This year RecycleRama will be accepting: Waste Cooking Oil Human & Pet Unused & Expired Medications Paint Batteries Electronics Tires Clothes, Shoes, & Misc. Items for Goodwill

Forsyth Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, bread, pasta, and more. Come meet your local farmers and get to know where your food comes from.

Sustainable Urban Living Workshops details on next page

11:00 AM Beehive Keeping 101 12:00 PM Grow Mushrooms 12:00 PM Solar for your Home 12:30 PM Organic Food 1:00 PM Backyard Chickens 1:30 PM Wind Energy 1:30 PM Composting 2:00 PM What is Slow Food? 2:30 PM Companion Planting

Kid’s Activities details on next page

11:00 AM 11:30 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM

Story Time Mammals & Birds of Prey Songs & Stories Reptiles of Georgia Veggie Costume Contest Mammals & Birds of Prey Cordage Making

Visit www.earthdaysavannah.org to view the list of exhibitors, music schedule, and event map! Join us on Facebook!

Sustainable Urban Living Workshops Beekeeping for Beginners

Organic Food: Healthier for Earth & Humans with SUGA 12:30-1:00 PM We hear a lot these days about organic foods. David-Tree Malpass of Savannah Urban Garden Alliance will help you understand what organic means, what are its costs and benefits, and what it means for our health and our planet. www.sugacentral.org

with CEBA 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Looking to make your backyard a little sweeter? Come learn the basics of beekeeping with the bee experts and demonstration hive from the Coastal Empire Beekeper’s Association. Learn how to set up your own hive, keep your queen happy, and enjoy the honey! www.cebeekeeping.com

Backyard Chickens with Sandy Creek

Growing Mushrooms with SUGA

Farm 1:00-1:30 PM

12:00-12:30 PM

If you’ve got a case of coop envy, now’s your chance to learn what it takes to keep backyard chickens. From what kind of coop, to how much room, and the best breeds, local chicken breeder Suzanne Bailey will help get you started.

With the right logs and a little knowledge you could be growing shitake mushrooms in your backyard. Kelly Lockamy of Savannah Urban Garden Alliance will guide a hands-on lesson in inoculating and caring for shitake logs. www.sugacentral.org

Solar for Your Home with CSPC

12:00-1:00 PM

Interested in learning more about solar power and how it could fit into your home? Brad Sherman of Coastal Solar Power Company will lay out some of your options and how to make them work for you. Then find out how to make the most of tax credits and incentives! www.coastalsolar.com

Offshore wind in Georgia with SACE

1:30-2:00 PM

Georgia may have up to 14,500 megawatts of developable offshore wind potential—enough to provide a third of the state’s electricity. For every 1,000 megawatts of wind energy, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that Georgia could annually save 1,628 million gallons of water and 3 million tons of carbon dioxide. Based on studies on the European

Sustainable Urban Living Workshops Offshore Wind Continued - offshore wind workforce, each megawatt of offshore wind energy could support 20 jobs. Come learn more about offshore wind in Georgia with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy’s Anna Cayce Smit.

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Composting with Grow.Eat.Repeat.

1:30-2:00 PM

Want to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient rich soil for your garden? Composting can seem intimidating to some folks, but local compost guru Andy Schwartz of Grow.Eat.Repeat will send you away motivated, confident, and well prepared to start composting at home. Starting from the basics, learn different ways of composting—including worm bins— and how to use your compost and compost tea for fertilizing and disease control.

www.grow-eat-repeat.com What is Slow Food? with Slow Food

Savannah 2:00-2:30 PM

Join Slow Food Savannah to discuss ways that the food choices we make on an individual basis directly affect the overall health of the planet. The discussion will cover the personal and environmental impacts of shipping food over long distances, as well as highlight benefits of purchasing local, sustainable foods.

www.slowfoodsavannah.wordpress.com Companion Planting with Skidaway

Farms 2:30-3:00 PM

Many backyard gardeners don’t want to use pesticides, but aren’t sure how to keep away pests and have a healthy garden without them. Janet Waldie of Skidaway Farms will teach you how to use companion planting strategies to easily keep disease and harmful insects out of your garden! www.skidawayfarms.net

Mammals and Birds of Prey with

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

11:30-12:00 PM

Join some of Oatland Island’s furry and feathered friends and learn about Georgia’s mammals and birds of prey. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and meet these animals. We only have space for 30 kids, so get there early! www.oatlandisland.org

Songs and Stories with Hawk Hurst

12:00-1:00 PM

Hawk Hurst’s storytelling performances dynamically bring the wonders and wisdom of ancient cultures to life—fun-filled and highly educational, with lots of audience participation. Come listen to stories and songs about how our ancestors came to value and respect the diversity of the natural world around them. Great for younger kids!

www.hawkhurstflutes.com Reptiles of Georgia with Burton 4H

Center 1:00-1:30 PM

No need to go turning over logs in the woods, Burton 4H Center on Tybee will have a variety of Georgia’s scaliest residents for you to meet! We only have space for 30 kids, so get there early. www.burton4h.org

Veggie Costume Making & Contest

with Forsyth Farmers’ Market & West Broad St. YMCA 1:30-2:00 PM Who wouldn’t want to dress up as a beet, parade around, and win some prizes? Materials and veggie wisdom will be provided, bring your own creativity! www.forsythfarmersmarket.org; www.westbroadstymca.org

Mammals and Birds of Prey with

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

2:00-2:30 PM

Kid’s Activities

Story Time with Live Oak Public

Cordage making with Hawk Hurst

Library 11:00-11:30 PM

Start your Earth Day off right with LOPL librarians sharing their favorite children’s stories about our earth and environment, and get excited about all you’ll see at the festival! Great for younger kids!

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2:30-3:00 PM

Using natural plant fibers, you will learn the ancient art of cordage, or rope making, to create a bracelet or necklace, using stone pigments to dye them!

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Upcoming Events 5th Annual Earth Day Wheelie Ride

2nd Annual Tybee Island Bike Rodeo

Saturday {April 28th} 10am-1pm Tybee YMCA/Old School Kids will get their bikes checked out, fixed a bit and participate in bike skills learning games. There will be a group ride for kids, parents, & friends. Participants must have release signed by parent or responsible adult. ALL Participants must wear helmets. A limited number of free helmets will be available! Training by volunteers from Savannah Bicycle Campaign and Coastal Bicycle Touring Club Put on in cooperation with City of Tybee Island, Tybee Island Police, and SafeKids Savannah. Call 912-786-9622 or email Diane Schleicher, dschleicher@cityoftybee.org, for more info!

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4th Annual Tour de Kids Saturday {May 5} 9am-12pm Lake Mayer Community Park

Features bike care, learning games and a group ride around Lake Mayer by kids participating in the event. All Participants must have helmets A limited number of free helmets will be available. This event is a fundraiser for the Interfaith Hospitality of Coastal Georgia. Put on in cooperation with Savannah Bicycle Campaign, Healthy Kids Savannah, Healthy Savannah

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Saturday {April 21} 3 pm Starting in Forsyth Park

Look for Savannah Bicycle Campaign tent and bike valet parking lot at the Earth Day Festival. Great chance to sign up with SBC to assist bicycle advocacy in Savannah. Latest model and vintage SBC t-shirts for sale. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be rocking the new ladies hot pink organic cotton t-shirt this year, in addition to the wildly popular Earth Day Green t-shirt. Ride launches at south end of Forsyth Park at conclusion of Earth Day Festival. Easily-paced, police-escorted ride around downtown. Great ride for families, but younger children are recommended to ride with parents in child seat, tandem or tagalong. Ride is about 5.5 miles and should last around 45 minutes.Over 150 riders last year. Ends at Blowinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Smoke BBQ for traditional Post-Wheelie Dealie Tunes, food and drink deals for participating members. The Dealie is also a membership drive for SBC; great chance to sign up and avail yourself of the great food and drink deals at the party.

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Feed 2012 Savannah Earth Day Event Schedule Descriptions of Festival Guide Workshop/Kids Activities

21 Gardening

Learn how to grow your own King Stropharia Mushrooms with Kelly Lockamy

24 Green Cleaning

Tips & Tricks from Green Methods Cleaning

27 Local Spotlight

Brighter Day Natural Foods Market

33 Grow Local, Buy Local, Eat Local

Do you really know where your food comes from?

37 Earth Friendly, Pet Friendly

Oliver Bentley’s Barking Bakery Earth Day Treats

RECIPE: Hypoallergenic Dog Treats

42 Grassfed Beef & Pastured Meats For our earth and for our families

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46 The Seasonal Chef: Driftaway Cafe RECIPE: Soft-Shell Crab BLT

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Surprisingly, I have been asked on several occasions, “What is Earth Day about?” I must admit that this comes at quite a shock to me and then realized that I could not necessarily pin down a single sentence that could sum it up. I would hope that we have but at least barely touched the surface of what this national movement is about, by dedicating this issue to those values, stories, and people, who mirror the message of this special day. For those of you who may be new to this movement, I offer you a bit of history on this now world-wide movement. The idea for Earth Day came from founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Nelson believed that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging awareness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media and the first Earth Day was born. On the 22nd of April 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and public spaces nationwide to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been battling and protesting against such topics as pollution, deforestation, and the extinction of wildlife realized they shared a common set of values and goals. That first Earth Day also achieved a rare political alignment, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, citizens of all economic levels, as well as social. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. In 1990 Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries, bringing environmental issues onto the world stage. Here we are, twelve years later, and Earth Day is bigger than ever.The A Billion Acts of Green® initiative has already amassed over 40 million environmental service actions, brought 225,000 people to the National Mall for a Climate Rally, and has launched a 1-million tree planting initiative with Avatar director James Cameron and tripled its online base to over 900,000 community members. This Earth Day, we challenge everyone locally to do their part globally, if even for but just a day. We are so fortunate to have a city and city leaders who believe in this noble and necessary cause. Let us all come out to the festival this year and show our support for this initiative, so that we may send a message to future leaders and our neighbors that the care of our environment is an issue worth talking about. For this special Earth Day issue, we selected some of our favorite citizens and leaders who are also worth talking about. They exemplify the ideals of Earth Day and that of Well FED. We are proud to feature these people and their initiatives and look forward to featuring more like them in issues to come.

May it be Earth Day, everyday.

- Rene Teran

Well FED magazine is a free monthly publication distributed by Well FED Savannah™ The articles and opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily the opinion of this publication. Well FED welcomes both editorial and photographic submissions. Unsolicited materials received will be treated as intended for publication and are subject to the publisher’s unrestricted right to edit or comment editorially. Advertisers are legally responsible for use of logos, trademarks, and content used in advertisements. While we aim to always have correct and current information, Well FED assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions, which should be viewed as unintentional. If you find we have printed any incorrect information, please contact Well FED to have the correct information printed in the next issue. No portion of this publication may be copied or reprinted without the expressed consent of the publisher.

Well FED chooses to print with soy inks on partially recycled, low weight, uncoated, chlorinefree paper that is SFI, FSC, PCF certified. We are proud members of the Better Paper Project and A Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia. Please recycle this publication when you are done with it or feel free to return to any stack you see around town and we will recycle it for you.

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John Fulton Steve Howard Ben Broadhead Contributing Artists

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Instead of writing about something I’ve done and know about through experience, this time I want to write about something I plan to do. A completely new, very exciting experiment in the garden: mushrooms. I did take a short workshop with hands-on inoculating last summer, but have no direct growing experience. No I’m not talking about shitake logs, done that and still doing it; not oyster mushrooms or, heaven (& the law) forbid, psychedelic mushrooms. The kind I’m growing are called Wine Cap mushrooms, aka King Stropharia, which you can grow in your vegetable garden, berry patch or woody landscape areas. It could be a little late in the growing season for us here in Savannah since spring and now summer seem to be upon us already. Store this idea for a late fall project. That is unless you’re up for an experiment like I am and try it now anyway.

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Of course, like all mushrooms, they need a shady, moist environment. They are a fungus, so they grow on a woody substrate, not soil. So how do I plan to incorporate them into my garden? With wood chip mulch or heavy straw mulch. They’ll do well in a perennial bed; think asparagus, blueberry, or blackberry beds. That way they’ll be shaded in the hot months, and you can add new mulch and seed more spores each spring in the same bed. Woody perennials thrive in a fungus dominated soil, so this treatment will also benefit your long-term plantings. Your ornamental landscape also lends itself to Wine Cap cultivation, follow the same procedures.

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Begin by gathering your chips, mostly fresh, at least two weeks old, I’ll be trying the relatively fresh mulch from the county reclamation center on Wilmington Island. Straw will also work and may be easier to procure. Use wheat straw if you can get it. Oat straw is second best but acceptable but don’t use hay as it’s too rich and breaks down too quickly.

Procedure Wood

If using wood chips, make sure they’re between two weeks and two years of age. Moisten the material, mix in the spore- a wheelbarrow would be ideal for this part. Then lay it down under your plants from threeeight inches deep. The depth recommended varied from one researched article to another. Water it well, but don’t over-saturate and keep moist throughout the summer. Blooming will occur in late fall if all goes well.

Straw

What we did in the workshop I attended was soak the wheat straw in a big barrel, tub or trash can to saturate it, two-three hours will do. Weight it down with bricks or something so that it’s all covered with water. Next, drain the excess water and mix in your spore inoculant. Gently rake clean the surface of the bed and apply the inoculated straw 4-6 inches deep under your perennial plants. Then press the straw down gently to compress some of the air pockets out to help prevent it drying out and to make it more 22

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dense. Since we seem to be in a perpetual drought these days, I’m covering the whole inoculated mess with another layer of 3-4 inches of straw, or even hay as moisture retaining insurance. One writer suggested covering the straw with microbial rich soil or finished compost.

Harvest

Harvest mushrooms while still small and tender, the flavor suffers with age and size. The caps should be wine colored (hence the name, duh!), and the size of a quarter or half-dollar. The gills can be showing, and should be a dark grey or violet color. Suggested flavor pairings are lemon juice, wine, nutmeg and fennel.

Resources

Online sources can easily be found: Mushroom Mountain (www.mushroommountain.com) is a good source, and located in the S.E. region in SC, are very knowledgeable and have an earth friendly attitude , I’ve also used Field and Forest Products (www.fieldforest. net), they have great customer service. I hope you’ll be inspired to learn something new and try it in the garden for this 2012 growing season. There are several chances for free classes coming up on Earthday, April 21st. SUGA has organized several offerings: Benefits of Companion planting with Janet Waldie of Skidaway Farms; Organic Food: Healthier for Earth & Humans by David-Tree Malpass, a SUGA Board Member; Backyard Chickens by fowl breeder, Suzanne Bailey from Statesboro; And Mushroom Madness- a hands-on experience in inoculating shitake logs, taught by yours truly. Other classes are also scheduled for the day, such as Andy Schwartz’ composting class. By continuing to learn new sustainable-food related skills we improve the quality of our lives and impact the quality of life on Earth in a positive way. Please check out the schedule printed on pages five through nine in this issue of Well Fed, and plan your day around attending one or all of these classes.

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As the owner of a local green cleaning business, where only eco-friendly and non-toxic chemicals are used in cleaning, I get asked all the time, “Is it really true that you can clean your home by using vinegar, water, lemons and baking soda?” The answer is YES- and very efficiently, too! If you believe your home is a safe place, away from pollution, I’m about to disappoint you. Did you know that levels of pollutants in indoor air can be from two to more than 100 times higher than outdoors? This is due, in part, to the products we use to clean our homes. As more and more chemicals hit the shelves of our supermarkets claiming to be a miracle cleaner, there are more of us turning more and more to “green” cleaning. Green cleaning is just a new name for an old way of cleaning and another way of thinking about what you put on the surfaces in your home, what you breathe in, and what you touch. Although some green cleaners might not work as fast as toxic chemicals, such as bleach, it is worth asking yourself: “Are my cleaners polluting my home and my body along with the atmosphere and damaging the ecology?” Rather than being taken in by all the advertising slogans, why not start making your own cleaning products? If you find that task too daunting, then please make the effort to read the labels before buying a cleaning product. Some that I use, which are non-toxic and eco-friendly, are Earth Friendly (All-purpose cleaner made out of Parsley is excellent! -Found at Brighter Day), Seventh Generation, and Method (found at Target and Kroger).

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Look for eco-friendly ingredients such as grain alcohol instead of toxic butyl cellosolve as a solvent; coconut or other plant oils rather than petroleum as detergents; and plant oil disinfectants such as tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, rather than triclosan. We tend to purchase those items that we believe are the best value for money; very often these items are the ones that contain the most pollutants. It is worth remembering; just because you can’t smell a cleaning product in your home it doesn’t mean that your home isn’t clean.

Green cleaning is just a new name for an old way of cleaning and another way of thinking... Why use artificial air fresheners, which can provoke all kinds of unpleasant reactions, when a lemon cut in half can leave your room smelling fresh and sweet. By far, the simplest air fresher is good old fresh air! When the weather allows, open a window and let pollutants out. You can also fragrance a room by placing a vase of freshly cut flowers or herbs on a table, providing a lovely natural scent. It’s no gimmick that many commercial cleaning products include citrus and baking soda. So instead of buying a product that contains some of these ingredients, why not just use them directly? It’s also no coincidence that this products tend to imitate scents that are inherently found in these natural solutions. Want that lemon fresh scent? Use real lemons. Want that summer breeze smell? Use real air! It’s just that simple.

White distilled vinegar, lemons, baking soda and GREEN Methods are about to become your new best friends. Here are a few recipes and some knowledge that will help you do most of your everyday cleaning, but you can leave the rest up to GREEN Methods. Vinegar is well recognized as a green cleaning and sanitizing agent. It is especially effective in removing inorganic soils and mineral deposits.As a sanitizer, it is effective against a broad range of bacteria, yeast, and molds.Additionally, vinegar has found to be effective as a rinse agent in reducing levels of E. coli. Red wine or cider vinegar should be avoided because of their coloring, white distilled vinegar is best for cleaning. I use vinegar as a disinfectant with tea tree oil. By mixing vinegar and water ½ and ½ with a couple drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle, and apply liberally.

Baking soda has many uses in a number of areas, but well known in cleaning it is a good deodorizer and neutralizer of acids. Baking soda has long been used for a variety of cleaning purposes in the bathroom and kitchen. It can be used to deodorize the refrigerator, diapers, and garbage cans, clean out drains and cleans soap scum. Baking soda helps dissolve grease and dirt. Even more importantly, it won’t cause harm to the environment, being that it is a natural septic. For waste disposal units pour some baking soda with some vinegar, and watch for fizzing; then toss in a lemon slice and turn on water and disposal. For toilets pour some in bowl and leave overnight. Flush in morning for a flush of pride!

Lemons/Lemon juice is nature’s natural bleach and disinfectant rolled into one. Not only is it an effective stain remover but also a great deodorizer. Just like vinegar and baking soda, lemons are a cheap, natural cleaning product. Not only do they have a really refreshing smell, lemons are able to cope with even the toughest cleaning jobs. They neutralize many odors and you can make a wonderful, natural air freshener by mixing real lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. One time spray application. For extended spray applications use an essential oil with water. There are tons of wonderful smelling oils, like grapefruit, pine, lime, basil, orange and rosemary. So the next time you go to your cabinet and reach for one of those proprietary brands of cleaners, stop and think and consider alternatives. Not only will you be helping the environment, but most of all you are being kind to your own body and skin. The question is whether to continue using toxic products and contributing to global warming or decide to do your part and take responsibility in your everyday life to bring about a change in the environment. Going green is more than a fad, but rather a life altering state of mind. No time like the present, for each of us to take this responsibility seriously. So let’s start getting GREEN together. For more advice or for a free GREEN CLEAN estimate, contact me today!

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that surround the south end of Forsyth Park are some of Savannah’s biggest and most majestic, providing a canopy for the hundreds of locals and visitors that pass through Forsyth Park each day. Live oaks, including many of those found in the Lowcountry, are known for their especially large taproots, which are able draw water from deep under the earth, making them stronger and more drought-resistant. So it’s perhaps fitting that Brighter Day Natural Foods, just a frisbee toss away from the park’s south end, is also a place with deep roots in the community. The Brighter Day story dates over three decades back to the late 1970s, when Peter and Janie Brodhead first opened the popular store at the intersection of Park and Bull. Now open seven days a week, the independently owned and operated store provides organic and all-natural groceries, prepared foods, and herbs and medicinals for Savannah’s growing healthconscious community. Yet it’s a story that goes back even further, beyond Savannah, to the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Ga. where two idealistic undergrads met the first week in school while working working on a food co-op. “We were crunchin’granola, part of the hippie thing,” Peter jokes.

~ Quercus virginiana, the southern live oak, is native to the southeastern United States. Its deep roots draw support from neighboring trees and plants to grow stronger. When fully grown, it has magnificent horizontal and arching branches that form a broad, rounded canopy. ~ Continued on the next page.

They quickly became best friends. After college, they started dating seriously. Janie became a schoolteacher, Peter a banker. Eventually, Peter was hired to help at a natural food store in Macon.

The two preservered, and little by little, an idea became a store. A few barrels of herbs became a bulk food section, classes became clients and a passion and a dream became a reality.

“Once I got in there, I was like, ‘Oh, I’m at home.’ This is it. This is really home for me,” he remembers.

”I remembers it was pretty hard in the early going,” says Janie. “But from the very beginning, we always had a very loyal customer base from the community. I feel like we’ve always been a place where people feel at home.”

The experience planted that first seed for Peter and Janie.

~ The seeds that a live oak produces are called acorns. Compared to other trees and plants, the seeds of a live oak are much heavier. They are not dispersed by the wind, and therefore accumulate in mass quantities around the tree. ~ ”We started thinking about what would be our dream -and it was to move to the coastal area,” says Janie. “We looked at Savannah. We looked at Charleston, but we were really drawn to Savannah.And we were going to do either windsurfing rental or open a natural foods store.” It ended up being natural foods. Brighter Day, they decided to call it. “Luckily, it was one of those things where you really feel led to do, and it was the right thing,” says Janie. “So we were just kind of young and stupid enough to live our dream.”

~ As a live oak grows, thick, lateral roots emerge from its taproot, and serve to stabilize the tree. From the lateral roots grow small, fibrous roots that do most of the work of absorbing water and nutrients from the soil. From one root, a network of smaller roots provide stability . ~ Today, the store is home to one of the most diverse customer bases in all of Savannah. It is extremely popular among SCAD students and professors, both with its central location and its progressive offerings. Many of their loyal clients have been customers since the store’s early days. They are well-connected within the region’s food and health community, and know many of the local farmers and purveyors personally. They are also great friends with the organizers of the weekly Forsyth Park Farmer’s Market, and the market’s presence has only boosted their business.And although competition lurks near (several corporate-owned grocery chains) and far (the long-lingering prospect of a Whole Foods in Savannah), Peter and Janie believe a place like Brighter Day will always have its home. “If you look at the whole picture, you want the food chain to grow,” says Janie. “As I always tell people, ‘we don’t want the whole pie, we just want our piece.’”

~ Live oaks often support, and grow At that time, in the late 1970s, the south end of Forsyth symbiotically, with many Park was a bit different. It wasn’t always a safe place. types of epiphytic plants, including Spanish moss “The whole south end of Forsyth was just really bad. People were afraid to come down here,” recalls Peter. (Tillandsia usneoides), “We had to tell [our clients] on the phone sometimes, giving the trees a striking ‘Its okay, we’ll walk you out to your car.’” appearance. ~ 28

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Though the couple was in their 20s when they first opened Brighter Day (“we were just kids,” Peter jokes), they still have the same passion for their work. Each of them are at the store every day, Janie in the mornings, Peter in the afternoons. Peter still attends industry conferences, and Janie continues to meet with new mothers and school groups to educate parents and children about the virtues of healthy eating. They live the healthy lifestyle too, both eating a diet rich in vegetables, proteins (tempeh, salmon, cod, chicken) and the occasional glass of red wine. “I do feel really fortunate that we’ve been doing this for so long and still love it,” Janie adds. “There’s very few people -- mom-and-pops like us -- that stick it out and still work in their business at this point in their lives. It keeps us young.”

“I feel really grateful that we were kinda in the right place at the right time. Savannah has always had this flavor, ever since we’ve been here, for really supporting independent businesses. I hope that continues, that people really seek out the unique and this town keeps that flavor, because I think that’s what makes it so much better than places like Charleston,” says Janie. “We just have a lot of unique neat things. This has been a great town to grow up in. Just to be here, on this one little corner of Park and Bull, and to see it grow to the point that has, it’s been a really special experience.”

From their humble beginnings at Park and Bull, they’ve grown a successful business, raised a family, and are now grandparents. In many ways, the Brodheads have grown up alongside the health food industry, and still keep in touch with many of its leaders. “I know all of those guys so well. We have a unique thing in our store in that our roots are so deep,” says Peter. “We are connected really to everybody that’s out there, the originators and the starters. They’re all friends of ours. It allows us to have a depth that, as I get older, I savor that.” ”This industry is so exciting. There is always new stuff coming out,” says Janie. “I think that’s helped us grow too, with just the fact that people are starting to care more about their health.”

~ The live oak grows rapidly when young and may live to be centuries old. It can adapt to almost any soil. ~ Like many who are initially drawn to Savannah’s mysterious charm, the Brodheads decided to stay and put down roots. Now, they are as much a part of the community as the sprawling live oaks that surround their store.

Brighter Day Natural Foods is located at 1102 Bull Street, at the intersection of Bull and Park on the south end of Forsyth Park.The store is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, please visit the Brighter Day website at www.brighterdayfoods.com or contact the store directly at (912) 236-4703.

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A locavore is defined as someone who eats locally produced foods or more specifically, someone who practices eating a diet consisting of food harvested within an area most commonly bound by 100 mile radius. But why should someone become a locavore? What is so important about eating locally? We can think of a few good (very good) reasons. Knowing where your food comes from is one of the biggest reasons to eat locally. Back in 2008 when they had that huge tomato scare, it took the government months to figure out where the tomatoes originated and even then it was just narrowed down to a few factory farms. Not knowing where your food comes from means you have no idea how the product is being grown, what chemicals are being used in the fields as pesticides or as a preservative, how it is being transported, or even how long it has been out of the ground.

eat local grow local When you get to meet the farmers, you can ask about growing practices, encourage organic growing (if they are not already) and even ask about varieties you are interested in. There is significant comfort in knowing your grower or producer and where your food comes from. Smaller farms that produce for local and regional customers also have the advantage of better farming practices. They can rotate their crops keeping the soil rich and nutrient dense whereas factory farming strips the land of minerals and vital nutrients meaning the only way of getting those same nutrients is to use chemical additives. Even if smaller farms are not using organic methods, they are much less aggressive in covering their land and crops in chemicals and conventionally grown produce that is grown locally by smaller farmers is safer than produce found in some big box store or supermarket.

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One of the most popular stats in the eating local circles is “food miles.” How far does food have to travel before it hits your plate? This one is important for many reasons. Freshness, taste, environmental impact, global climate change, nutritional value retention, so many valid arguments are based on “food miles.” Many sources claim that most food travels on average 1500 miles before it winds up on your fork. These fuel-guzzling shipments require a huge amount of oil and gas to get food all over the world. And we all know the impact of burning gas and oil (not to mention the need it produces for MORE gas and oil) on our environment. One alarming statistic is that forty percent of our fruit is produced overseas and although broccoli is grown all over the country, the broccoli at the supermarket travelled an average of 1800 miles! When you eat from local providers, you have reduced the amount of energy consumption for transport by ninety percent. When the food doesn’t have to travel so far, the farmer is allowed to harvest at the peak of ripeness allowing you to reap the rewards of the best tasting and nutritionally beneficial product you can get. Try it for yourself and the taste difference is wonderfully obvious. Many local farmers are now producing a myriad of fruits and vegetables and quite a few of them are doing it organically. Enter responsible farmers like Shirley Daughtry, Relinda Walker, Michael Maddox and KYV Farm in Jacksonville to name just a few. Stewards of the land and providers of great tasting, locally grown produce and meat, these are the ones we need to shift our dollars to. The environmental impact of agribusiness is almost beyond measure. From its impact on water supply to its harmful effects on the Learn more about soil and Earth itself, the Local FarmBag at large scale production of www.localfarmbag.com crops will eventually force us to find more and more scientifically based answers to production. GMOs are just the beginning. A recent study by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardener’s Association showed that if consumers shifted just 1% of the buying dollars to buy locally grown products, they would see a 5% increase in their income.

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Even better: buying directly from the farmer (at markets or through programs like Local Farmbag) sends 90% of those food dollars back to the farm. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 is put back into the local community versus only $14 if you spent it at a big-box store. With all of the politicians clamoring about how to fix the economy, the simplest and most beneficial thing to do is to buy from local vendors! There are many other very important reasons to buy locally but each could take three paragraphs to write about so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summarize just a few of the most important. Eating locally, in some cases is better than eating organic. Many times when the organic produce has to be shipped thousands of miles to get to you, it begins to outweigh the environmental benefits of eating organically. Buying from local farmers helps keep local farmland and green areas active and protected. Food safety is greatly increased. By knowing your grower (and hopefully they are organic growers), you can feel safe in knowing that the farmer is providing safely grown fresh produce. So what are some options for you in the Savannah area? The local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets are always a good choice, although sometimes may be limited to a handful of farmers and local producers. Then in some markets, vendors will set up stands packed with produce, giving the illusion that the produce they are selling was grown locally, while the produce was actually purchased from major clearinghouses in other states and are now being resold. This makes it all the more important to make sure that the person you are buying from is the actual farmer

Eric Lyons Local FarmBag (or affiliate or employee) or this negates the local aspect. Of course to me, the best and most convenient option is the one we have created with our company, Local Farmbag. Local Farmbag works with most of the local and sustainable providers and brings them to your door. We bring Relinda Walker, KYV Farm, Hunter Cattle, Savannah River Farms, Blue Marlin Seafood, PERC Coffee, Southern Swiss Dairy and so many more local providers right to you. We do all of the footwork in sniffing out the best of local providers and allow you to shift your dollars from national chain supermarkets to supporting the local guys without any hassles at all. With an ever expanding list of partners and their diverse offerings, our services have grown to even include prepared foods from the best of local establishments, like Thrive CafĂŠ. The Local Farmbag team has been providing and perfecting this type of service longer than any other in the region and offers produce from any and all farms in the region, not just one or two farms. Be sure to check out the website and know that in joining, you are having an immediate impact on your local economy. We challenge you to buy and consume products only produced or grown within 100 mile radius for just seven days this month and rejoice in the positive impact you have. However you celebrate Earth Day, remember that by simply shifting a few of your hard earned dollars to local businesses, you are supporting the Earth each and every day.

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So, with the understanding that what’s fine for us may not be fine for our dogs I went about the business of reading everything I could get my hands on and researching canine cancer,canine allergies and canine digestion. I was amazed at what I found and learned. Step by step over the coarse of over a year, I cobbled together my master list of truly fortifying and outstandingly nutritious ingredients specific to dogs needs. I took note of what canine specific benefit each and every ingredient provided the canine body. All this work was based on the belief that a healthy dog body, in nutritional balance, feeds and provides a healthier dog mind and in total gives our dogs that free spirit and energy we all adore and love in our four-leg family members. All this and along with my original notion that “If I can’t eat it I’m not giving it to my dog” gave birth to Oliver Bentleys Barking Bakery.

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup buckwheat flour 2 cups brown rice flour (gluten free) 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon brewer’s yeast (gluten free) 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup water 1 teaspoon baking powder

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Imagine for a second that you are dining with your family at a local Savannah restaurant. Your plate just arrived at the table. You can hear the meat still sizzling. You assemble the bun and fixins, and the freshfrom-the-grill smell is starting to make your mouth water.You slice the sandwich in half, and grab your first portion with gusto. And just as you’re about to take that first delicious bite into your big, juicy, delicious grass-fed hamburger, ... Stop. What are you thinking about? The taste? Definitely. The next bite? Probably. Sharing? Maybe. But how it got to your plate? Not as likely But maybe you should. After all, what did it take to get the meat from the cow from its peaceful pasture to your mouth? Now, don’t feel guilty for overlooking the responsible efforts to get your meal to your plate. Instead, think about why this is not only the tastiest choice, but also the most environmentally responsible. Just imagine if we had locally-sourced and responsibly raised meats at every restaurant and in every grocery store? Wouldn’t it make you feel good about the food you are eating or preparing at home? The food would be produced in a way that restores our local land and with growing demand, local producers could make grass-fed beef even more affordable. The responsible raising of pastured meats can be done in a very efficient way that benefits both the environment and our health.

The Perils of Corn-Fed Beef Our government spends billions to support corn farming each year. And although it is cost-effective, it comes with a hefty price tag -- your health, and the health of future generations. According to studies, corn-fed beef helps contribute to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Between all the chemicals and antibiotics the cows consume and the large risk of tainted meat, we have only seen the tip of the iceberg of the risk to our health. Consumer demand is slowly uncovering how living conditions of our food sources directly correlates to our own health issues.

Then, there’s the impact on the environment. Most factory-produced cattle are fed heavy cornbased diets, laden with antibiotics and chemicals. The chemicals and antibiotics are required because of the shear volume of cattle in small confined feedlots. These industrialized animals require the burning of fossil fuels for production and transport to your grocer or fast food restaurant. They also get “takeout” (grain/corn has to be transported to them) as their primary food source. Not only is this bad for your health as a consumer, it is also terrible for our land. For example, if the acres used to grow that non-organic corn were converted to space for growing pastured meats, it would remove 14 billion pounds of carbon from the atmosphere every year. According to author Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, this is equivalent to removing four million cars off of our roads. Americans essentially spend 7 times more energy in growing, transporting and saving food than the energy we get out of it. Factory farming is slowly costing us everything we value in food. * (Michael Pollen, “Omnivore’s dilemma”) Luckily, there are farms in our area that specialize in pastured meats do practice exactly what they preach. I know first hand, as I work for Hunter Cattle Company (full disclosure), an American Grass-fed certified cattle and pastured pork and poultry farm.

How It Works When pastured animals are rotated correctly, they naturally till up the soil, which allows water to enter and create rich topsoil. The cow manure acts as a natural fertilizer to enrich the land, creating a lush, healthy environment that encourages the natural life cycle of animals and plants. If you have any doubts about the carbon footprint of grass-fed beef or pastured meats, please come visit our farm in Brooklet. You will find a lush, green landscape, chemical-free and perhaps reminiscent of the farms of yesteryear. “By living and eating in their natural environment, not only is it good for the animals, it’s good for the earth, and us,” says Del Ferguson, owner of Hunter Cattle. “That’s why at Hunter Cattle Co, we love what we do!“

Del Ferguson with his grandchildren, Forrest, Bear, Canyon, Riley, & Daniel Hunter Cattle is what a farm should look like, which is a far cry from the industrialized chemical and antibiotic full farms that fill our supermarkets with grain-fed, nonorganic, meat options. Grass-fed cows eat nourishing food at home that requires little almost zero transport, except for occasional careful rotation by the farmer. And because it was produced locally, the meat does not have to be stored for indeterminate periods like massproduced factory options.

Taking The Next Step Now that I’ve encouraged you to take a closer look at your meat that you are feeding yourself and your family. Thankfully I can suggest some local establishments to either purchase grassfed and pastured meats and a list of restaurants that regularly buy responsibly raised meats and clearly label their menus as to which items are superior in both taste and nutrition, not to forget about our local environmental footprint. I encourage you to give grass-fed and pastured meats a side-by-side taste test, and educate your family and friends on your choice for a safer, cleaner food supply. If the superior taste doesn’t win you over (It will, I promise), come out and visit your local farms and see for yourself what a wonderful life these animals have. See how they provide for a safer, superior soil rotation, which will provide for a cleaner world than a factory farm any day of the week. Set a good example for the next generation, by voting with your fork, so that one day sustainability will be the norm, rather than the alternative.

“I am so glad that what I do can affect the next generation in a positive way,” says Del. “Because at the end of the day, it’s not about the hours you spent or if you are rich or flat-broke, it’s all for family and for the kids of tomorrow.” Hunter Cattle Co. is located at 430 Driggers Road in Brooklet, Ga. For more information on the company, including upcoming events like Farm Day and A Family Campout at the farm, please visit www.huntercattle.com or contact us directly at (912)823-2333.

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ecently, I started noticing nearly 40 cars a day pulling in to my neighbor’s house across the street. Now this might seem a little suspicious, unless you know what’s really going on over there. My neighbor’s house is on the way for lots of folks who live out on the water and the people stopping in everyday are actually there to purchase fresh live crabs caught locally and sold

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Soft-shell Blue Crabs are an east coast delicacy and that’s not just because of their taste, but because catching these crabs at the exact moment in the molting process is harder than it sounds. The reason being is that timing is literally everything. Molting is the action of sloughing off the exoskeleton by a particular animals such as crab, crawfish, lobster, etc., in order to grow. When a crab starts molts, they only have a few hours left until their hard shell starts to grow back. If you have ever seen the television show, Deadliest Catch, you can imagine how illusive crabs are by nature. They have little brains and don’t understand things like time, place, and math. This past warm winter has really thrown them for a loop in a good way. See, crabs are easily confused and fooled. (Like me when I see an empty case of tomatoes in the walk in cooler and can’t understand what’s going on either! So, crabs I feel your pain!) Crabs are similar to bears in the winter, as they fatten themselves up during the fall then dig into the mud to hibernate during the winter. As spring arrives and the water temperature rises, with it emerge the crabs. But since it never got that cold, the crabs just continued to eat and fatten themselves up. A fat crab is a sweet one! And guess what? You can eat literally eat the entire thing, soft shell and all. So according to my neighbor, the crabs never went into hibernation and they are going crazy right now and are everywhere. Luckily for all the patrons of Driftaway Café, I have a special business relationship with him and the season of the soft-shells is here for all to enjoy! I encourage everyone to come out and “patronize” me while enjoying the crabs during the season of the soft-shells. Only after my wife (with baby on the way!), my dog buddy, and maybe a great big bag of Cool Ranch Doritos, there’s nothing I enjoy quite so much as having a great conversation with our valued patrons. This season support your local fishermen, scoop up your own batch of fresh soft-shell crabs, and give this Soft-Shell Crab BLT recipe a whirl. Then don’t forget to come see me sometime and tell me about your experience! Chef Kirk with his wife, Ashley, and dog, Buddy.

Soft-Shell Crab BLT 1 Soft-shell Crab Vegetable Oil for Frying Eggwash (2 Eggs & 1/4 cup Milk) flour & Seasoning Large Kaiser roll Pesto Mayonnaise Romaine Lettuce 2 Slices Ripe romato 2-3 Pieces Hickory Smoked Bacon CLEANING: When you get ready to cook the crabs they should be so fresh they are still alive. Be sure to store them on ice. Beware as this is not for the extremely squeamish. To clean the crab, you will cut off the head with kitchen shears. Start at the eyes and cut (through bottom and top shell) a wide v-shape into the head to about 1/4-1/2 an inch from the tip of the head and discard. Then use your fingers to remove the “crab mustard” (literally a mustard yellow colored sack) located directly behind the head. Next lift up the tapered points on either side of the crab and pull or cut out the gills. And finally, flip the crab over and pull off the bottom flap known as the apron and rinse with cold water and pat dry. Now you are ready to batter and fry. PREP: Preheat oil to 350 degrees in a large saucepan or deep fryer. Combine flour, salt & pepper, or whatever seasonings you like. Tip: Use panko-style crumbs for extra crunch or Zatarain’s crab boil seasoning for extra flavor. Whisk eggs and milk into a shallow bowl to make egg wash. Roll the crab in the egg wash and then coat completely in flour mixture. Use tongs to place crabs in oil and fry for about 5 minutes. Remove and let extra oil drain from crab. Serve on a large kaiser roll smothered with pesto mayo and layer with romaine, bacon, and tomato slices. Multiply the recipe and share with friends. ENJOY! Visit Driftaway Cafe in Sandfly. It is located at 7400 Skidaway Rd. and is open Monday thru Tuesday 11AM to 10PM, Wednesday thru Saturday 11PM to 11PM, and Sundays 10AM to 9PM. Call (912) 303-0999 or check out their website, www.driftawaycafe.com.

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The Well FED Dining Guide is your ticket to good eatin’. It can help you decide whether tonight you are going to stick to your usual or discover delicious local flavors you didn’t know you were missing....until now. For your convenience, the directory is divided by location and cuisine. Don’t see your favorite place listed? Are you a business owner and want to update your listing? Contact us at: guide@wellfedsavannah.com

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102 E. Broad St. 912.234.6686

Su-Th: 5:30pm-9pm, F-Sa: 5:30pm-10pm

912.790.7888

B2 Churchill’s Pub $$ A

202 W. Bay St. 912.232.8501

13 W. Bay St.

202 E Broughton St.

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207 W.York St. 912.443.0909

M-F: 7am-4pm, Sa-Su: 9am-4pm

224 W. Julian St. 912.790.8833

M,W-Sa: 11am-3pm Closed: Sun & Tue

1 N. Lincoln St.

Eclectic mix of sandwiches, pasta, salads, soups and more. Daily specials. Spacious and casual express setting. Take out and catering available. Now serving brunch.

Caraway Cafe $ A

“Green” cafe located on the second floor of Jepsum center, overlooking Telfair Square. Traditional and unique mix of cafe selections sourced from fresh and local ingredients.

514 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912.651.9660

Historic casual setting. Daily seafood selections Intimate historic setting. Menu selections and extensive wine list. Happy Hour, include traditional British and classic American M-F from 4:30pm-7pm with appetizer specials. fare. Kitchen open til 1am everyday. Sa-Su: 11am-3pm, M-F: 5pm-10pm, M-Su: 5pm-1am Sa: 5pm-10:30pm, Su: 5pm-9pm

D12 Chart House A $$-$$$

1102 Bull St. 912.236.7133

Emphasis is on consistently delicious organic, and seasonal fare served in a fun and innovative space.

Cha Bella A $$-$$$

912.236.4703

M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-9pm

Large eclectic menu with regular specials. Casual dining with outdoor seating located in City Market.

C2 Cafe Zeum $$

20 E. Perry St. 912.231.2385

Cafe at City Market $$ A

115 E. River St. 912.231.9049

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Freshly prepared local and organic selections. Gluten free and vegan options. Juice bar, smoothies, soups, sandwiches, and daily specials. Located in Brighter Day Natural Foods Market M-Sa: 11am-4pm

Brighter Day Deli $

M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm Su: 12:30pm-10pm

Su: 11am-9pm, M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm

M-Th: 11am-12am, F-Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 11am-2am

Tu-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-12am, Su: 5pm-10pm

Southwestern BBQ. Sandwiches, platter, or by New American cuisine with a Southern Flair. the pound. Large selection of craft beer. Live Located in a restored, historic cotton wareMusic on weekends at 6:30pm. Jazz on Fri. house overlooking the Savannah River.

Billy’s Place $$ A

M-Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 11am -2am

109 Whitaker St. 912.233.6411 315 W. Julian St. 14 N. Abercorn Ramp 912.233.2626 Grill B8 K1 Boar’s Head$$ G6 Blowin’ Smoke BBQ A A $

Casual dining atmosphere on the river. Serving Classic intimate dining ambiance. Menu selections include contemporary American standard American fare. Famous for oysters. and international fare. Karaoke on Fri. & Sa. nights.

13 E Broughton St. 912.236.1557

Children’s Menu

Bernie’s A $$

912.231.0986

Vegetarian Options

Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-12am

Casual dining in a well appointed historic building. Nationally acclaimed menu featuring certified Angus beef steaks and fresh seafood. Daily Specials. M-Sa: 11am-3pm, M-Sa: 5pm-10pm, Su. Brunch: 11:30am-3pm

325 E. Bay St.

M-Sa: 8am-10pm, Su. Brunch:9am-3pm Happy Hour: 4pm-7pm

B7 Belford’s A $$ - $$$

Serving Cajun, Italian, American and seafood. Cozy with full bar. Open for over 20 years. Live music every night at 9pm. Pool & Darts in upstairs bar.

A $

D5 Bayou Cafe

Casual express dining with an extensive bbq menu that includes their famous pork, rib and brisket dinners.They also provide a wide selection of locally caught seafood. M-Sa: 11:30am-8pm, Su: 11:30am-3:30pm

700 Drayton St. B. Matthews Eatery B8 A $$$

14 Barnard St. 912.233.1319

M-F: 6:30-10am, Sa-Su: 7-11am, M-Th: 5-11pm, F-Sa: 5-12pm, Su:5-10pm

21 W. Oglethorpe Ln. 912.233.2116

D6 Barnes BBQ Express A $

114 Barnard St. 912.495.0902

Award winning burgers and standard American fare. Casual dining setting with over 170 burgers on menu

B&D Burgers A $

912.232.7899

Casual bistro setting with full bar. Serving Contemporary and relaxed resort dining award winning breakfast. Southern inspired atmosphere. Inventive menu with Southern influences. Breakfast buffet and dinner tapas. contemporary menu in Savannah’s oldest tavern.

AVIA Kitchen $$ A

M-Su: 7am-2pm, M-Su: 5pm-10pm

123 E. Broughton St. 912.721.5002

M-F: 6pm-10pm, Lounge opens at 5pm.

Delivery Available.

Tu: 11:30am-3pm, W-Sa: 11:30a-6pm

M7 Some restrictions may apply.

M–Su: 5:30pm–10pm

D7 700 Drayton A $$$

Well appointed ambiance set in the Marshall Lavish contemporary ambiance. Eclectic menu with traditional southern, American, and House hotel. Contemporary American and European fare. Reservations Recommended. European influences.

45 Bistro A $$-$$$

307 E. President St. 912.234.3111

M-F: 11:30am-3pm, M-F: 6pm-10pm Lounge Su-Sa: 12pm-12am

Memphis style barbecue in a casual setting. Eclectic menu with international and southern Simple menu includes standard barbecue fare. flair. Contemporary fine dining ambiance. “A little taste of Heaven that’s been through Fresh, Local, and Organic Fare. Hell.”

Alligator Soul A $$$

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

Southern Tapas, soups, salads. Light lunch menu. Heavier dinner menu includes local shrimp and selection of finer cuts of beef.

17 Hundred 90 A $$

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311 W. Congress St.

M-Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 12pm-3am

M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, Su: 11am-10pm

11 W. Liberty St. 912.239.9600

Casual intimate Scottish Pub. Menu features traditional American and Scottish fare.

Casual eclectic atmosphere matches the eclectic menu. Large selection of pizzas, hoagies, munchies and beers.

21 E. McDonough St. 912.495.0705

M-Sa: 8am-3am, Su: 8am-2am

M-Su: 11am-12 am

912.236.8711 301 W. Broughton St. 912.233.6136

M-Su: 6-10pm

Contemporary casual atmosphere. Southern influenced menu utilizing local and seasonal selections. Boutique wine list.

102 Congress St. 912.790.9000 117 W. River St. 912.233.2600 1110 Bull St. Molly MacPherson’s D3 G6 Mellow Mushroom H5 A $ A $$

Classic casual Irish American pub. Serving large breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Famous for nightly karaoke

D3 McDonough’s A $$

411 W Bay St. 912.233.9626

Large selection of contemporary American fare in a casual upbeat setting.

Locos Grill & Pub A $$

912.790.7000

M-Sa: 11pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-2:30am

Paula Deen family establishment. Classic southern fare serving buffet style and menu specials. M-Sa: 11am-3pm, M-Sa: 5pm-close, Su: 11am-5pm

11 W. Bay St.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Inside the Doubletree Hotel. Mix of American Traditional Irish pub with Irish singing every selections and bistro fare. Classic Southern lunch night. Menu features classic American and buffet served Mon-Sat. More international selec- Irish fare. tions at dinner with traditional desserts

912.234.7385 115 E. River St. 912.231.0100 122 E. Liberty St. 912.944.4343 9 Drayton St. 912.236.7494 John Ryan’s Bistro & Pub B4 Lady and Sons D5 Local 11Ten B2 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub $$ A $$ A A $$ $$$ A

M-F: 6am-1030am, M-F 1130am-130pm, Sa-Su: 6am-11am, M-Su: 5-10pm

28 Drayton St.

Children’s Menu

Authentic New Orleans cuisine. Serving late breakfasts and local seafood in a casual atmosphere. M-Th: 7am-10pm, F: 7am-11pm, Sa: 8am-11pm, Su: 8am-10pm

M-Su: 6:30am-3pm,

Standard southern breakfast cuisine and lunch options. Soup and Salad Bar (M-F: 10am-2pm),Weekend Breakfast Buffet (Sa-Su: 6:30am - 2pm)

912.233.4683 39 Barnard St. 912.232.6628 J. Christopher’s J.J. Bonerz H7 $ A $

European style café and bakery serving large selection of breakfast items and casual lunch fare. M-F: 7am-3pm, Sa-Su: 8am-3pm

Vegetarian Options

Casual rooftop dining featuring an extensive Large menu featuring classic American Barbeque, ribs, and wings served in an upbeat menu of salads, apps, sandwiches and dinner breakfast and lunch selections. Casual setting. atmosphere with servers in red cowgirl boots. entrees. M: 4-11pm, Tu-Th: 11am-11pm, M-Su: 7am-2pm M-Sa: 11am-3am ,Su: 11:30am-2am F-Sa: 11am-2am, Su: 12-11pm

10 W. State St. 301 W. Jones St. 912.236.3322 Garibaldi’s Cafe D5 D3 A $$-$$$ Casual Island setting with spacious seating and bar. A fusion of traditional Spacious, finely appointed dining area. Menu american and island selections, serving includes contemporary American and international fare. grassfed burgers and pastured pork. M-Su: 5pm-10pm M-Sa: 11am-Close Su: 12pm-Close 912.233.5600 117 Whitaker St. 912.232.7118 315 W. Congress St. Huey’s on the River B7 Isaac’s on Drayton C7 A $$ $$ A

912.349.1000

FlipFlopTikiBar&Grill

Tu-Th: 7:30am-8:30pm, F: 7:30am-9:30pm, Sa: 9am-9:30pm, Su: 9am-3pm

Classic café fare mixed with southern and international selections. Historic intimate atmosphere.

912.644.7172 131 W. River St. 912.234.1971 321 Habersham St. Henry’s Restaurant Goose Feathers C7 D4 $ $

Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

M-F: 7am-2:45pm

Open Everyday 11am-11pm

Casual and spacious indoor and outdoor shaded dining areas. Menu offers traditional American fare such as calamari, burgers, soups, wings, and a variation of sandwiches

Congress Street Social Club $ A D2

912.231.0701 130 Low Factors Walk 912.238.1985 411 W. Congress St. Fiddler’s Crab House Firefly Cafe H9 B7 A $$ A $$

Su-Th: 7am-4pm, F-Sa: 7am-5pm

Su-Th:11-10pm, F-Sa:11am-11pm

912.233.0402 404 Abercorn St. Debi’s/Laurie’s E5 $

M-Fr: 7am-4pm, Sa-Su: 8am-4pm

Small cozy atmosphere serving traditional cafe cuisine and different variations of coffee beverages.

Cobblestone Cafe $ Some restrictions may apply.

Local, fresh seafood selections and standard American fare. Served in casual setting with scenic views.

Casual local atmosphere. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Selections include standard diner and southern fare. Outdoor seating available

Delivery Available.

Savannah’s second oldest restaurant and Relaxed local feel. Serving down home style parlor. Selections include interesting takes on American breakfast and lunch. Daily specials. traditional American dishes.

Crystal Beer Parlor $ - $$ A

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

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Casual express setting. Extensive selection of wraps, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

912.233.8222

Pizza galley and saloon. Large menu also includes pasta, salads, and stackers. “Home of the original chicken finger.” Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

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912.398.6888

220 W. Broughton

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner

Outfitters. American Contemporary Cuisine served in a historic, yet casual, upscale environment. Featuring local tastes in the farm-to-table tradition.

912.790.8512 Temperance A $$

M-Sa: 11am-until

M-Sa: 11am-9pm

912.233.0770

115 E. River St.

Panoramic river view and live music every night. Menu features American fare and seafood. M-W: 11-10:30pm, Th-F: 11am-11pm, Sa: 9am-11pm, Su: 9am-2pm

15 E. River St.

912.790.9464

27 Barnard St.

Su-Th: 11am-2am, F-Sa: 11am-3am

M-Su: 11am-4pm, Su-Th: 4pm-10pm, F-Sa: 4pm-11pm

912.721.1000

Casual American setting. Serving large selection of wings and American fare.

Contemporary southern cuisine. Spacious elegant ambiance. Extensive wine menu.

711 E. Broad St. 912.790-5050 5 W. Broughton St. 912.335.5852 109 Jefferson St. 912.443.1622 35 Whitaker St. Wild Wing Cafe Tubby’s Tank House Vic’s on the River B7 C4 D5 B6 A $$ A $ A $$$ Opening soon. Located across from Urban

M-Th: 5pm-12am, F-Sa: 5pm-3am

Local late night spot for affordable pizza. Casual express setting.

Gourmet hot dogs with lots of original combina- Casual intimate atmosphere. Tapas, light fare tions and tasty toppings with 6 kinds of mustard and desserts. Extensive wine and drink list. Kitchen open till midnight. and 6 kinds of cheese. Salads and falafel also.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Nationally recognized culinary arts training program and restaurant, helping individuals work toward self sufficiency. Dining here makes a difference in the local community. M-F: 8am-2:30pm

245 Bull St.

317 E. River St. 12 W. Liberty St. 912.236.3009 912.232.3955 225 E Bay St. 912.233.1633 Subdogs Hotdoggery Sugar Daddy’s D5 D5 D3 Sweet Melissa’s N12 $$ A $ $

Relaxed café setting. Sunday brunch. Menu selections include specialty sandwiches, desserts and more. M-Sa: 11:30am-4pm, Su: 11-4pm

313 E. River St.

912.233.3156 Starfish Cafe $

Relaxed atmosphere in the downstairs of the Casual English pub with classic historic setting. East Bay Inn. Classic American cuisine mixed European influenced pub fare and specialties. with Asian selections as well M-Th: 11:30am-12am, F-Sa: 11:30am-2am, M-F: 11am-3pm, W-Th: 6pm-9pm F-Sa: 6pm-10pm Su: 11:30am- 10pm

912.443.9962 110 W. Julian St. 912.629.0880 15 W. Broughton St. 912.236.4229 Soho South Cafe Skyler’s Restaurant H5 Spanky’s C8 $$ A $ A A

Casual fine dining setting.Various menu items prepared at table. Extensive seafood selections. M-Su: 11am-10pm

Children’s Menu

114 Barnard St.

Finely appointed, intimate atmosphere. Serving contemporary selections with American and European influences. Su-Th: 6pm-10:30pm, Sa: 5:30pm-11:30pm

B10

102 W. Bay St.

Elegant and eclectic setting in the Bohemian Hotel. Southern contemporary cuisine serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. M-Su: 7am-10pm

411 E. River St. 877.486.9575 D7 Shrimp Factory A $$

Restaurant by day, club by night. Casual express setting. Menu features seafood, sandwiches, burgers, house soups, and Philly chicken/beef. M-W: 10am-9pm, Th-Sa:11am-11pm

23 Abercorn St. 912.234.1900 125 W. River St. 912.232.1565 Shipwreck D4 Sapphire Grill C4 A $-$$ A $$

Su-M: 5pm-10:30pm, Tu-Th: 11am-10:30pm F-Sa: 11am-11pm

Expansive menu featuring fresh local seafood Casual classic American atmosphere. Large and homemade breads and desserts. Historic selection of seafood. Raw bar featuring casual setting. oysters. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10:30pm Su: 11:30-10pm

Vegetarian Options

M-F: 10am-5pm, Sa: 11am-5pm

Tu-Th: 5:30pm-10:30pm, F-Sa: 5:30pm-11:30pm

Intimate historic setting. Menu features locally inspired selections with European influences.

I3 Some restrictions may apply.

Six Pence Pub $ A

Nationally recognized casual lunch dining. Classic southern home cooking served family style at shared tables M-F: 11am-2pm

Noble Fare A $$

Delivery Available.

912.232.4286 Roly Poly $

Casual contemporary atmosphere serving eclectic American fare. Large beer selection with house brewery. M-Th: 11am-11pm, F-Sa: 11am-12am, Su: 11am-11pm

B5 Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room I5 $$

107 W. Jones St. 912.443.3210 912.447.0943 21 W. Bay St. 912.232.5997 321 Jefferson St. River Street Oyster Bar Rocks on the River C8 River House Seafood B5 A4 B11 $$ A A $$ $$ A

Well appointed, historical setting. Extensive Wine List, Seasonal menu features seafood and southern fare.

Olde Pink House A $$$

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

Moon River Brewing Co. $$ A

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Historic ice cream parlor. Casual family setting. Serving a wide variety of icecreams, specialty beverages, sandwiches, and soups. Su: 12pm-10pm, M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

912.233.8411

225 E. River St. 912.232.4447

M-F: 9:30am-10pm, Sa-Su: 9:30am-11pm

143 Bull St.

Sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice bar and vegan smoothies. Relaxed atmosphere featuring local artwork. Public computers and wifi. M-F: 9am-6pm, Sa: 10am-6pm, Su: 10am-4pm

13 E. Park Avenue 912.231.8100

Casual relaxed café atmosphere. Local hub. Fair-trade coffee and vegetarian selections. Featuring local art and entertainment. M-Su: 7am-10pm

912.239.9690

7 E. Broughton St.

M-Sat: 10am-5pm Lunch served 11:30am-4pm

Boutique store and tea room.Well appointed relaxed atmosphere. Full afternoon tea available (reservations suggested for afternoon tea)

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Local candy shop that produces its own variations of sweet treats, with a viewable kitchen, on-site. Located inside City Market.

42 MLK Jr. Blvd. D6

Retro atmosphere dessert restaurant with full bar. Homemade desserts, organic coffee, gourmet cheese, and specialty drinks. Sun-Thurs 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 1pm-1am

19 Jefferson St. 912.233.6400 102 E. Liberty St. 912.239.9444 Leopold’s Ice Cream Lulu’s Chocolate Bar D8 D1 $ A $$

912.233.1900 225 W. Broughton St. 912.234.4442 212 E. Broughton St. 912.238.2012 The Tea Room Savannah Candy Kitchen B8 Sentient Bean P6 Smooth Cafe F6 $ $ $ $

M-Su: 11am-12am

Frozen Yogurt Café, self-serve buffet style with large selection of toppings. Free wi-fi.

234 Bull St.

M-Th: 10am-6pm, F-Sa: 10am-9pm Su: 12pm-6pm

Large selection of ice cream and sweets in a casual express setting.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Locally owned and operated, professional custom cake design that creates anything from cupcakes to birthday, wedding, and special occasion themed cakes. M-Su: 12pm-9pm 912.231.8282 2 Park Commerce Blvd.

912.816.4764 1 E. Broughton St. 912.233.5348 Kerry O’Connor Cake Design La’ Berry $-$$$ D8 $

Artisan bakery with American and French influences. Seasonal offerings also include light café fare. M-Sa: 7:30am-6:30pm, Su: 8:30am-4:30pm

Casual and cozy cafe environment. Serving large selection of standard café drinks and fare. M-F: 7:30am-10pm, Sa-Su: 8am-11pm

Children’s Menu

Contemporary and funky casual setting. Self serve frozen yogurt with large selection of fresh additions. M-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 11am-10pm

912.234.2344 202 W. Saint Julian St. 912.944.2556 313 Abercorn St. 912.341.8014 6 E. State St. 912.443.5525 111 W Congress St. Harris Baking Company Gallery Espresso Fruzen Twist G7 Ice Cream Etcetera G6 C3 E7 $ $ $ $

M-Su: 9am-5pm

Su-Th: 10am-10pm, F-Sa: 10am-11pm

Casual, cozy ice cream parlor that serves premium light ice cream, sundaes, blenders, and milkshakes. M-F: 9am-10pm, Sa: 8am-11pm, Su: 8am-10pm

912.234.2433 110 W Bryan St. Cupcake Emporium E6 D’Lites Emporium $ $

Su-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm

Express cafe/bakery serving 12 out of 50 flavors or cupcakes every day.

317 W. Bryan St.

Vegetarian Options

Casual express setting. Serving café selections, Casual express set cafe serving a variety of including panini and Italian gelatoh. coffee based beverages.

C5 Carpe Vas $

513 E. Oglethorpe Ave. 912.233.6394

Cafe Gelatohhh $

912.236.2744

Some restrictions may apply.

M-Th: 4pm-11:30pm, F-Sa: 12pm-12am, Su: 12pm-11:30pm

Delivery Available.

M-Sa: 12pm-10pm, Su: 12pm-8pm

11 W. Liberty St.

Cafes Sweets Bakeries

606 Abercorn St. 912.495.0705 C4

Casual eclectic atmosphere matches the eclectic menu. Large selection of pizzas, hoagies, munchies and beers. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, Su: 11am-10pm

L8 Mellow Mushroom A $$

Internationally inspired Italian menu selections. Spacious outdoor patio and bocce ball court. M-F: 11am-until, Sa-Su: 12am-until

Leoci’s Trattoria A $$

912.232.2720 44 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912.335.7027 C3 Your Pie F10 Vinnie Van Go-Go’s A $ A $

M-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 4pm-10pm

Traditional Italian menu selections served in an intimate and casual setting.

Large selection of pizzas and subs. Casual New York style pizzeria. Large menu selections Casual express setting that allows you to served in a casual eclectic atmosphere. dining atmosphere with outdoor patio customize your own pizza, panini, and or seating. bread bowl salad

Screaming Mimi’s A $

Traditional Dining Pasta, Pizzerias, etc.

Italian

Corleone’s Trattoria A $$

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314 W. Saint Julian St.

Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

912.236.2066

PRICE Named after their grandmother and located in the City Market. Extensive international selection of tapas and light fare served in a casual setting

912.233.6044 1 E. Broughton St. Tapas by Anna C3 $ A

Alcohol, beer, or wine available. Casual express setting. Eclectic mix of café style, light, healthy, and fresh fare. Famous for tacos. Daily specials. M-Sa: 11am-5pm, M-W: 5pm-10pm Th-Sa: 5pm-11pm

52 Barnard St.

Su-Th: 4pm-10pm, F-Sa: 4pm-12am

912.236.7777 Kayak Kafe´

Contemporary intimate atmosphere. Live music. Menu features internationally inspired tapas.

Children’s Menu

Jazz’d Tapas Bar A $$

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Fusion Eclectic

21 W. York St.

M-F: 7:30am-5:30pm, Sa: 9am-5:30pm

Some restrictions may apply.

912.238.1150

Delivery Available.

Casual intimate setting. Standard European cafe fare, specializing in chocolates. Sandwiches, salads, freshed baked goods, and more.

Wright Square Cafe $

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M-F:11am-2:30pm, M-Th:5pm-10pm, F-Sa:5pm-11pm

116 E. Broughton St. 912.233.1187

Su-Th: 11-10pm, Fr-Sa: 11-11pm

912.234.9300

113 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Traditional Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki served in a casual setting. M-W: 11am-9:30pm, Th-Su: 11am-12am

513 E. Oglethorpe Ave. 912.233.8899

Menu includes Japanese and Vietnamese dishes. Ambient atmosphere featuring local artwork. M-Sa: 11:30-2:30pm, M-Th: 4-9:30pm, F-Sa: 4-10:30pm, Su: 4:30-9:30pm

147 Abercorn St. 912.231.6667 17 W. Broughton St. 912.232.5288 4 W. Broughton St. H7 Ta Ca Japanese Fusion F11 Wasabi’s Fusion Downtown $$ A $$ D1

Japanese owned and operated. Casual intimate atmosphere serving traditional Japanese sushi and entrees.

10 Barnard St. 912.201.3534 D7 Sushi Zen $$ A

M-Th: 11am-3pm, M-Th: 4:30-9:30pm, F-Sa: 12pm-3pm, F-Sa: 4:30-10pm, Su: 5pm-9pm

Award winning Thai,Vietnamese, and PanAsian menu.Vegan friendly. Casual intimate setting. M-F: 11am-3pm, Sa-Su: 12-4pm, Su-Th: 5-10pm, F-Sa: 5-11pm

PRICE

Casual intimate setting.Traditional Japanese menu selections includes sushi, teriyaki, and hibachi. Open for over 12 years.

912.349.6230 Sakura $$

M-F: 11:30-9:00pm

Casual intimate atmosphere.Traditional Thai cuisine includes curry and seafood selections.

Casual express setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere M-F: 11am-9pm, Sa-Su: 12pm-9pm

Su-W: 11am-12pm, Th-Sa:11am-3am

912.480.9050 217 1/2 W. Broughton Saigon Restaurant Ruan Thai Cuisine D6 $$ A $$ A

912.292.1656 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. PJ Thai Cuisine F8 $

Asian

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Large selection of traditional Japanese fare including sushi and hibachi. Casual setting with sushi bar seating.

Heiwa’s

Cuban, Mexican, etc.

Intimate, casual setting.Traditional Mexican fare with wide selections including steaks and house specials. M-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-9pm Beginning of next line

119 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912.236.0530 420 E. Broughton St.

Large underground pool hall and bar. Spacious and contemporary with an edge. Tacos, burritos, and more.

Taco Abajo

912.232.2525

Casual festive atmosphere. Extensive menu selections include standard Mexican fare. Daily specials. M-W: 11am-10pm, Th-F: 12-10:30pm, Sa: 12-10:30pm, Su: 12-10pm

Children’s Menu

Hispanic

Traditional Cuban dishes, including Cuban sandwiches, Paella, seafood and desserts. M-Th: 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, Su: 11am-9pm

912.443.9555 108 E.York St. Rancho Alegre D1 $$ A

5 E. River St.

912.233.3131

M-Su: 11am-11pm

Swiss, Italian, South African and Dutch, menu influences. Casual express and take out. M-Sa: 11am-6pm

118 E. Broughton St. 912.443.0414 142 Montgomery St. 912.236.5464 20 E. Broughton St. Juarez Mexican Restaurant Carlito’s Mexican Grill D1 E7 $ A A $$ D10

Vegetarian Options

Relaxed intimate atmosphere. Large selection of traditional Greek dishes and pizza.

912.234.6168 B6 Zunzi’s $

M-Su: 11:30am-until

Intimate casual setting. Contemporary Mediterranean bar and grill with late night hookah lounge. Su-W: 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-12am, Th-Sa: 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-2:30am

218 W. Broughton St.

Tu-Sa: 10:30am -7pm, Su: 12am-5pm

912.443.1875 48 Whitaker St. 912.232.1881 Middle Eastern Cuisine F2 Mirage A $$ A $$ Casual eclectic setting with hookah. Serving traditional middle eastern cuisine.

D4 Some restrictions may apply.

M-Su: 5:30pm-10:30pm

Moroccan and Mediterranean menu. Belly dancing shows nightly in a ceremonial atmosphere. Reservations suggested.

529 E. Liberty St.

Casbah Moroccan A $$

912.238.0045

Intimate express bistro setting. Menu features light French fare and desserts with daily specials.

D5 Papillote

Casual yet refined setting. Outdoor patio, Classic Parisian bistro setting. Gastro pub hand picked wine and beer selection, and a offering authentic French fare. Seasonal menu menu inspired by the French brasseries of old. selections and extensive wine list. Happy Hour 3pm-7pm M-Th: 6pm-10pm, F-Sa: 6pm-11pm T-Sa: Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-until

H11 Circa 1875 $$$ A

Delivery Available.

Olympia Cafe A $$

Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, etc.

Ethnic

French

Brasserie 529 A $$$

H i st o r i c D i st r i c t Map on pg. 50 $ UNDER $10 $$ $10 TO $20 $$$ OVER $20

MOROCCAN RESTAURANT

The most memorable & fun dining experience

Belly Dancing Shows NIGHTLY!

5:30PM to 10:30PM DAILY

Award-Winning Moroccan Cuisine served in an authentic ceremonial atmosphere 118 E. Broughton Street

(912) 234-6168

www.CasbahRestaurant.com

Well FED

912.921.5712

1651 E.Victory Dr.

M-Sa: 9am-12am, Su: 10am-10pm

Casual express setting. Large selection of fried chicken, seafood, sandwiches, and sides.

912.355.9250 4829 Waters Avenue 912.234.2260 2201 Waters Avenue

Casual intimate atmosphere. Neighborhood bistro and wine bar. Organic produce and petite portions available. M-F: 11am-2:30pm, M-Sa: 5pm-10pm

912.234.5885 2430 Habersham St. Kennedy Fried Chicken C9 $

912.236.7642 1801 Habersham St. 912.352.1118 715 Mall Blvd. Johnny Harris Restaurant Kasey’s Grille E9 $$ A C10 A $$

World famous barbeque sauce company and restaurant. Casual family atmosphere serving barbeque and southern fare. M-Th: 11:30-9:30pm, F-Sa: 11:30-10:30pm

Casual, local atmoshpere. Menu selections include original takes on classic American fare with most selections made from scratch and sourced locally. T-Sa: 11am-11pm

Carryout wine and gourmet foods shop. Daily chef creations, soups, sides, meats, cheeses, Casual express setting with large menu and famous cheesecakes. Also available for selection. Specializing in Italian subs. private wine tastings and dinners. M-Sa: 8am-9pm, Su: 12pm-4pm M-F: 11am-7pm, Sa: 11am-6pm

17029 Abercorn St. 912.354.7810

Casual progressive dining. American, Italian, and Asian inspired dishes made from scratch. Extensive drink menu. M-Th: 11am-10:30pm, F-S: 11am-11:30pm, Sun:11am-10pm

Fine dining set in a southern mansion. Menu selections include seasonal and local fare. Extensive wine list. M-Su: 6pm-9:30pm

K10 Elizabeth on 37th A $$$

1813 Bull St. 912.351.0302 4430 Habersham St.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Wide array of seafood selections include lobster, snow crab, oysters, and low country boil. Casual family atomosphere. Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 11am-12am 912.351.2274 7201 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

912.352.2933 3016 E.Victory St. 912.356.5877 Fiddler’s Seafood J7 Form $$ A $$-$$$ A

5200 Paulsen St.

Casual local atmosphere. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Selections include standard diner and southern fare. Outdoor seating also. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 10am-8pm

Clary’s Cafe $$

7400 Skidaway Rd. 912.236.5547 105 E. 37th St. 7202 Abercorn St. 912.303.0999 Giorgio’s Subs & Deli B8 J7 Green Truck Pub C8 $$ A $

912.234.6778 2130 E.Victory Drive 912.232.3593 1514 Bull St. 912.201.1808 Coach’s Corner Driftaway Cafe D12 Diner on Abercorn H7 A A $ $ $$

M-Th: 7am-7pm, F: 9am-5pm

Seasonal and fresh fare. Creative takes on traditional cafe selections. Casual express setting with daily specials.

Traditional American diner that is open 24 Casual coastal cuisine with an emphasis on hours a day. The menu offers breakfast, fresh local seafood, local organic produce, lunch, and dinner options such as eggs, burg- hand cut steaks and nightly entrée features. ers, steaks, sandwiches, hot dogs and fries. M-Sa: 11am-10pm, Sun: 10am-9pm Open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

Butterhead Greens Cafe B8 $

American Legion Post135 1108 Bull St. 912.358.0809

Large selection of standard American fare and bar food standards. Daily specials. Spacious sports bar atmosphere.

Casual atmosphere with an open kitchen view. Offering a full breakfast menu that is available all day with daily lunch specials, sandwiches and burgers. Tu-Su: 7am-3pm

Bull Street Eatery $

Spacious casual express setting. Extensive breakfast menu featuring omelettes. Lunch menu as well.

D11

Located inside the American Legion, Post 135. Casual contemporary atmoshpere. Eclectic Serving affordable standard bar fare, including and fresh menu selections are unique and varied. Large selecion of craft beer as well. burgers, wings, tacos, and cheese steaks. M-Th: 11am-9pm F-Sa: 11am-10pm Th-Sa: 4pm-12am

Children’s Menu

Houlihan’s

M-Sa: 4pm-1am

Vegetarian Options

M-Su: 11am-12am

Delivery Available.

M-Su: 6am-3pm

French and Asian influences the limited but rotating and evolving menu. Casual and intimate bar setting.Wifi available.

Bar Food Some restrictions may apply.

Breakfast Place $

Casual family atmosphere specializing in large selection of burgers including turkey and veggie burgers, and other standard American fare. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa:11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-6pm

B&D Burgers Southside $ A

912.349.6022 2402 Waters Avenue 912.927.8700 11108 Abercorn St. 912.355.5956 4523 Habersham St. F9 Ben’s Neighborhood Grill H7 Betty Bomber’s F8 A8 Blue Turtle Bistro A $$ $ $$

Classic southern barbeque and seafood. Casual express setting serving hot and cold Extensive menu choices include steaks, sandwiches, burgers, gyros, salads and sides. burgers, and desserts. Casual family setting. M-Su: 10:30-2pm, Su-Th: 2pm-10pm, F-Sa: M-F: 11am-8:30pm, Sa: 11am-3pm 2pm-10:30pm 912.353.9488 5320 Waters Ave. 912.351.9008 7080 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

Barnes Restaurant $$ A

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

Traditional southern fare including entrees, desserts, and sides. Casual express dining. Regular specials. M: 8am-1pm, T-Th: 8am-6:30pm, F-Sa: 8am-7pm, Closed on Sundays

A Taste of Heaven $

H i st o ic st/ Sr o i cut t hside M ri d t oDwi n $$ $10 TO $20 PRICE $$$ OVER $20

$ UNDER $10

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

Well FED Traditional Philly cheesesteaks and wide variety of wings. Large selection of traditional casual fare in a classic American setting. M-Sa: 11-9pm

Spacious casual waterfront dining. Extensive menu offers many varieties of seafood dishes prepared in many styles M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10:30pm, Su: 5pm-9:30pm

M-F: 11am-3pm; 6pm-9pm, Sa: 11am-3pm; 6pm-9pm

M-F: 11:30am-2am, Sa: 3pm-2am, Su: 12:30pm-12am

Casual local sports bar atmosphere. Menu includes standard American bar fare

Contemporary casual setting. Menu includes BBQ standards specializing in ribs. Catering Available. M-Sun 11am-10pm

M-Sa: 11am-9pm

912.352.3434

912.232.1874

531 Stephenson Ave.

M-Th: 11:30am-2:30pm,M-Th: 5pm-9pm, F-Sa: 11:30am-2:30pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10pm

Casual colorful atmosphere. Interesting menu selection includes Greek, Caribbean, and American influences.

6825 Waters Ave. 912.352.2233

M-Sa: 11am-9pm

Tu-Sa: 11am-3pm, 5pm-until

1611 Habersham St.

Healthy southern cuisine with Greek, Mediterranean, and Caribbean influences. Features a daily sweet potato dish.

Spice Fusion featuring a la carte tacos, flats, and more.Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. Artisan liquors, magaritas, mojitos.

1801 Waters Ave. 912.961.5545 11215 Abercorn St. 912.691.8748 110 Eisenhower Dr. 912.2349.9499 12313 Largo Dr. Suite D Toucan Cafe Sweet Potatoes Sol Restaurant B8 H7 I8 $$ $-$$ A A $ A

M-F: 11am-10pm, Sa: 4:30pm-10pm, Su: 12pm-10pm

Casual eatery serving a variety of sandwiches, plattes, tacos, burritos, with your choice of protein, even tofu. Lots to choose from.

PRICE

Fusion Eclectic

912.921.2269

M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-2am

Locally owned Southern soul food restaurant. Specialties include the Bizzard Signature Pancakes and Famous Stuffed Tyler Burger. (catering available) M-F: 6:30am-3pm, Sat: 8am-5pm

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Sports Bar atmosphere with varied selection Contemporary American setting. Specializing of standard American fare. Large selection of in steaks with other standard steakhouse beer and liquor. menu selections.

308 Mall Way 6724 Waters Ave. 912.355.3383 L4 B2 Tropical Chicken $

912.927.3280 8 Gateway Blvd. 912.355.2761 2605 Skidaway Rd. 912.354.2524 Tyler’s Place Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill L4 Toni Steakhouse H7 $ A $ A $$

Children’s Menu

Pizza galley and saloon. Large menu also Spacious lakeside setting. Serving seafood and Traditional soul food. Southern cuisine served Real pit cooked BBQ. Featuring local seafood includes pasta, salads, and stackers. “Home cafeteria style. Casual express setting with traditional southern fare. daily. Casual atmosphere. Catering available. of the original chicken finger.” specials. M-Su: 4pm-10pm M-Su: 11am-9:30pm Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm M-Th: 6am-9pm, F-Sa: 6am-10pm

1710 Abercorn St. 912.354.8288 5200 Paulsen St. 912.238.8328 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912.354.3744 6730 Waters Ave Smoke Station BBQ Sisters of the New South C11 H8 Spanky’s J7 L1 $ A $$ A $$

M-Sa: 11:30am-3pm Su: 12pm-2am

Casual local feel. Assortment of pizzas, Ameri- Casual express setting with a menu that can, and Mediterranean selections. Ample offers sliders, hot dogs, salads, and rotating draft beer selections as well. menu specials

Vegetarian Options

912.358.0670 Shell House A $$

M-Sa: 6am - 3pm, Sunday: 7am-3pm

Some restrictions may apply.

7403 Skidaway Rd. 912.352.8221 504 1/2 W. 42nd St. 912.232.1218 7000 LaRoche Ave. 2015 Waters Ave. 912.354.0006 Sandfly Bar & Grill Sammy Greens Shane’s Rib Shack F8 K10 B8 H8 A $ $ $$

M-Sa: 11am-9pm

Family friendly casual cafe that specializes in breakfaast and gravy. Daily lunch specials, including lamb and more.

Narobia’s Grits & Gravy

912.231.0563 2019 Habersham St. K10 Pearl’s Saltwater Grill J11 A $$

7805 Abercorn St.

Delivery Available.

912.234.5081 Pub 29 $$ A

M-Sa: 6am-6pm

Off The Grill $

Casual express setting. Menu selections include standard barbeque fare with traditional sides.

7010 Suite 2 Eisenhower Rd.

912.355.8717 C9 Ozzy’s Grill $

M-Su: 5:30am-10pm

912.692.0036

Tu-Su: 11am-8pm

Midtown Deli $ Casual express setting. Menu selections include a wide array of deli, bagel, bakery selections.

Menu includes traditional southern soul food selections in a casual express setting.

Homemade traditional soul food. Casual express setting.

Neighborhood Soul Food

American

Ma Randy’s $

M i d t o w n / S o ut h s i d e Map on pg. 58 $ UNDER $10 $$ $10 TO $20 $$$ OVER $20

Well FED

7360 Skidaway Rd.

Traditional Dining Pasta, Pizzerias, etc.

Well FED

912.351.2400

1100 Eisenhower Dr. 912.354.2356

12417 White Bluff Rd.

M-Sa: 11:30am-9:30pm

Casual dining with extensive menu including: specialty pizzas, calzones, Stromboli, hoagies, wings, salads and pastas.

912.354.4005 4420 Habersham St. Vincenzo’s Pizza N5 $$

Open 17 years.Winner of numerous awards. Serves traditional dishes along with pizza, panini, and Italian rotisserie chicken. M-F: 11:30-2pm, M-Th: 5pm-9pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10pm, Su: 5pm-8pm

4521 Habersham St. 912.921.7800

Large selection of specialty pizzas, hot subs, wings, etc. Express casual setting. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 12pm-10pm

Marco’s Pizza $$

4827 Waters Ave. 912.349.6960

Pizza parlor setting. New Jersey Style Pizza by the slice at lunch with extended dinner menu selections. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F: 11am-10pm, Sa: 12pm-9pm, Su: 4-9pm

Traditional Pizzeria with a variety of fresh specialty pizzas, wings, salads, and more.Tons of specials to choose from. M-Fr: 4pm-10pm, Sa: 12pm-10pm, Su: 4pm-9pm 912-920-9099 205 Montgomery CrossRd.

401 Mall Blvd. 7400 Abercorn St. 912.356.1020 J7 Bella’s Italian Cafe E8 A $$

M-F: 11am-3pm, M-Su: 5pm-10pm

Traditional Indian selections served in well decorated atmosphere.Wide menu selection and Lunch buffet.

1100 Eisenhower Dr. Taste of India I7 A $$

PRICE

Authentic New Jersey style pizza. Casual express and dine-in family friendly atmosphere with foosball and television. Sa: Hours Vary M: 11:30-2:30, Tu-F: 11:30-2:30pm, 5pm-Close

912.921.5117 10510 Abercorn St. Jersey’s Pizza Costanzo’s Pizza H8 $$ $$

M-Su: 11-10pm

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting. Nightly food and drink specials, including wines.

Allyanna’s $$

4711 Waters Ave. 912.692.8988

M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-9:30pm, Su: 11:30am-3pm

Traditional Mediterranean fare prepared with fresh ingredients in an express casual setting. Free wifi

2311 Habersham St. 912.352.4855

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Italian

7102 Abercorn St. 912.691.4440

Troy Mediterranean Cuisine $$ A K5

912.349.4261

M-F: 9am-7pm, Sa: 11am-9pm

Express and casual setting.

M-Th: 11am-8pm, F-Sa: 11am-9pm

M-Su: 11:30am-10pm

912.447.0400

M-Sa: 11am-8pm

F9 Shawarma King $

Casual set atmosphere that offers a variety of pitas,healthy sides, coffee, and smoothies. The menu also includes breakfast wraps and falafels.

Pita Pita $

Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, etc.

Casual express setting. Middle Eastern Authentic Jamaican menu includes jerk, oxtail, fish, and goat.Weekday lunch specials. fare with traditional deli selections.

Children’s Menu

Wide selection of traditional Indian fare, including special off the menu requests. Hookahs avaiable on patio. Casual spacious setting.

912.349.2452 Pakwan $

M-Sa: 10am-9pm Su: 11am-2pm

Ethnic

238 Eisenhower Dr.

Vegetarian Options

Casual intimate setting. Extensive selection of standard café and seasonal gourmet fare.

K10

11 E 41 St. 912.355.6160 One Love C8 $

M-F: 9am-6pm, Sa: 9am-3pm

912.443.9355 Al Salaam Deli $

M-F: 11am-3pm

715 Mall Blvd.

M-Sa: 8am-9pm, Su: 12pm-4pm

4517 Habersham St. 912.352.8455

Wright Square Cafe $-$$ A

912.354.7420

5224 Skidaway Rd.

Unforgettable Bakery & Deli $ H7

912.655.3844

Classic, casual, express takeout. Custom bakery, specializing in cakes and deserts with light lunch offerings.

Tu-F: 12pm-6pm

Casual express setting. Menu is a blend of Italian and fresh American fare. Specializes in paninis, soups, salads, sandwiches.

Fine Dining

Starland Cafe $

G10

Locally owned bakery that specializes in custom cookies, cupcakes, cheesecakes and more.

$-$$

Just Desserts

Delivery Available.

Healthy fruit smoothies, protein shakes, energy shakes or make your own. Casual express setting adjacent to Giorgios’s Deli.

2403 Bull Street

Casual and eclectic cafe and print gallery. Selections include locally roasted coffee and Tex-Mex inspired lightfare with fresh pastries. Large outdoor patio and live music. M-Sa: 7am-11pm 912.401.0543 1919 Bull St.

Foxy Loxy $ A Some restrictions may apply.

M-F: 7am-7pm, Sa: 8am-6pm

Locally owned cafe that offers a large variety of coffee-based refreshments as well as light fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and custom paninis.

Artisan bakery & Foodie destination serving lunch, desserts, coffee, espresso, and American/Italian breads. Free wifi. Tu-Sa: 8am-5pm, Closed: Su & M

912.495.9292 Ogeechee River Coffee Co. Shake It Up $ E8 $

Cafes Sweets Bakeries

Back in the Day Bakery $

pg. 58 HMapi onst oMr ii d ct o Dw i st ct n /rSi o ut h s i d e $ UNDER $10 $$ $10 TO $20 $$$ OVER $20

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Well WellFED FED

Variety of gourmet Asian dishes including Chinese, Japanese,Thai, sushi, and more. M-Su: 11am-4pm, M-Th: 4:30-9:30pm, F-Sa: 4:30-10:30pm, Su: 4:30-9:30pm M-Su: 11am-10pm

Large selection of traditional Korean dishes. Daily lunch specials served in an intimate atmosphere.

M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm

5700 Waters Ave. 912.352.4182

M-Su: 11am-9pm

6604 Waters Ave.

Contemporary casual atmosphere. Extensive Casual express setting. Large selection of selection of traditional Vietnamese dishes and traditional Vietnamese dishes in addition to Sushi. drinks. Specializing in Pho-Noodle soups.

912.355.9800 7805 Abercorn St. 912.352.7300 200 Eisenhower Dr. Saigon Bistro F9 Saigon Flavors H8 $$ $$

Spacious contemporary atmosphere. Japanese fare featuring hibachi style dining with a show. M-Th: 4:30-10pm, F-Sa: 4:30-10:30pm, Su: 4pm-9:30pm

M-Th: 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

912.351.9300 8465 Waters Avenue

7400 Abercorn St.

912.353.9281

Casual intimate setting.Traditional Japanese menu selections includes sushi, teriyaki, and hibachi.

Japanese hibachi, sushi, and traditional selections. Casual express dining in spacious atmosphere. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 1:30pm-8pm

912.920.3028 12322 Largo Drive 912.692.1394 7052 Hodgson Memorial Dr Seasons of Japan Express J7 I7 Sakura Japanese $ $

Traditional Chinese selections. Made to order. Large varied selection of Asian dishes featuring noodle combinations. Casual intimate Dine in or Take out. Catering available. setting. M-Th: 11am-8pm, F-Sa: 11am-9pm, Su: 12pmM-Su: 11am-10pm 4pm

2315 Waters Ave. 7400 Abercorn St. 912.236.8228 New China Garden Noodle Bowl H7 L4 $ $

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Japanese selections featuring hibachi style cuisine cooked in front of you with a show. Casual, spacious setting. M-Sa: 11:30-2pm, M-Th: 5pm-10pm, Sa: 4:30-10:30pm, Su: 4:30-10pm

Miyabi

912.920.7273 149 E. Montgomery Cross Rd 912.355.2100 7098 Hodgson Memorial D. 912.353.9281

M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11:30-9:30pm, Su: 11:30-9pm

M-F: 11am-3pm, Sa-Su: 12pm-3pm, M-Th: 5pm-9:30pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10pm, Su: 5pm-9pm

912.238.8815 2504 Skidaway Rd. Lisa’s Chinese Restaurant C9 $ Fast, traditional, Chinese take-out dining. Extensive selection with specials.

13015 Abercorn St. 912.691.2080 3017 E.Victory Dr. H7 Kyoto Express I7 $$ A

Traditional Chinese menu selections. Lunch and dinner buffet. Casual atmosphere. M-Th: 12pm-9pm, F-Sa: 12pm-10pm, Su: 12pm-9pm

Traditional Thai cuisine served in a contempo- Casual express setting.Traditional Japanese menu selections. rary intimate atmosphere.

4426 Habersham St. 912.961.0770 J7 King and I A $$

M-F: 11:30-9:00pm

Large selection of traditional Thai cuisine.Well appointed, intimate atmosphere. Daily lunch specials. M-F: 11am-3pm, M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F: 5pm11pm, Sa: 12pm-11pm, Su: 5pm-10pm

Large selection of traditional Japanese fare including sushi and hibachi. Casual setting with sushi bar seating.

7640 Abercorn St. 912.355.8819 7205 Waters Ave. 912.352.3838 7401 Skidaway Rd. Kao Thai Cuisine Kikko’s Restaurant D11 L2 E12 A $$ $ A

Casual express setting. Menu includes traditional Japanese dishes including sushi, hibachi, and teriyaki. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-8pm

912.353.8337 Kimchi A $

Casual express setting. Menu includes traditional Japanese dishes including sushi, hibachi, and teriyaki. M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-8pm

1801 E.Victory Dr. 912.691.0330 E8 Hirano’s A $

912.354.3420 Hirano’s A $

M-Th: 11am-10:30pm, F-Sa:11am-11pm, Su:12 noon-10pm

Quick service. Drive-thru only. Menu includes traditional Chinese selections. Daily lunch specials and family dinners. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 12pm-10pm

Children’s Menu

M-Su: 11am-9pm; Closed Tuesdays

M-Sa: 11am-2:30pm, M-Sa: 5pm-10pm

Vegetarian Options

912.335.2025

Intimate casual setting. Menu selections include traditional Thai cuisine as well as Hawaiian dishes

Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine

Delivery Available.

Masato of Japan $$ A

Casual express setting. Large menu selection. Serving traditional Chinese fare.

Beijing House II Some restrictions may apply.

M-Sa: 10:30-10pm, Su: 4pm-9pm

912.354.6111 1100 Eisenhower Dr. 912.927.8599 13040 Abercorn St. 912.303.0555 7805 Abercorn St. Heiwa’s I7 Heiwa’s D10 Green Tea K10 I8 A $$ A $$ $

New York style Chinese drive thru restaurant

Egg Roll King

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

Asian

Asian River Restaurant $

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$$ $10 TO $20 PRICE $$$ OVER $20

$ UNDER $10

Sushi-Zen A $

Well FED

Daily Lunch Specials

call to order takeout 912.234.0876

912.356.1800 7405 Skidaway Rd. La Nopalera I7 $$ A

912.927.9953 Jalapeno’s $$ A

M-Sa: 12pm-9pm M-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-9pm

2308 SKIDAWAY R D.

Well FED

912.234.0876

M-Su: 10am-9pm

2308 Skidaway Rd. 912.335.7678

5205 Waters Ave.

M-Sa: 10am-8pm, Su: 12pm-6pm

Casual express dining. Mexican and southwestern cantina, fresh, made to order.

PRICE

Casual intimate setting serving traditional Mexican fare. Daily specials

912.920.0704 8840 Abercorn St. 912.354.0300 108 Mall Blvd. Salsaritas Fresh Cantina F9 La Xalapena C11 $ A $$ A

Traditional Mexican selections served in Mexican themed setting

Large selection of Mexican dishes and appetizers. Award winning margaritas. Casual atmosphere.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

13051 Abercorn St.

Large selection of Mexican dishes and appetizers. Award winning margaritas. Casual atmosphere. M-Th: 11am-10:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 11am-10pm

Classic Mexican selections in a casual setting. Fresh chili made daily. Lunch and dinner specials. M-Th: 12pm-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-8pm

912.356.1333 5500 Abercorn St. Jalapeno’s K10 $$ A

Children’s Menu

El Potro

M-Sa: 11am-10pm

Spacious casual atmosphere. Extensive menu includes standard traditional Mexican fare. Daily specials.

7601 Waters Ave.

Vegetarian Options

Cuban, Mexican, etc.

Hispanic

11215 Abercorn St. 912.355.0321 Cancun A $$

Some restrictions may apply.

912.920.5504

Traditional Chinese selections and Japanese teriyaki. Large menu and spacious casual atmosphere. M-Th: 11:30am-10pm, F-Sa: 11:30am-11pm, Su: 12pm-10pm

Wang’s II Chinese $$

Delivery Available.

Intimate contemporary ambiance. Eclectic Pan-Asian and Thai influenced menu selections as well as sushi. M-F: 11am-3pm, Sa-Su: 12pm-3pm, M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Su: 5pm-10:30pm

54 Montgomery Cross Rd. 912.303.0141 1100 Eisenhower Dr.

Tangerine Fusion $$ A

912.920.3288

Sushi,Teriyaki, and other traditional Japanese Japanese owned and operated. Casual dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with sit-down intimate atmosphere serving traditional Japanese sushi and entrees. sushi bar. M-F: 11am-2:30 pm, M-Th: 5pm-10pm, M-Th: 11-9:30pm, F:11-10:30pm, Sa: 12-10:30pm F-Sa: 5pm-11pm

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912.786.7694

M-Su: 12pm-3am

1311 Butler Ave.

M-Th: 11am-11pm, F-Sa: 11am-12am Su:11am-10pm

Carefully crafted menu includes eclectic varieties of tacos, salads, and appetizers. Extensive wine selections and pairings. Ambient and casual setting.

4B Old US Hwy 80 912.472.4044

Waterfront, indoor and outdoor seating. Eclectic mix of American selections and Korean dishes.

304 1st Street 912.786.8686

Large selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and seafood.Traditional southern dishes. Lunch and dinner specials. M-Sa: 11-3pm, M-Sa: 5-9pm

I11

912.786.6593

19 Tybrisa St.

Southern style casual fare. Burgers, sandwiches, seafood and more.Weekday lunch specials. M-Th: 11-7pm, Sa: 11-8pm Su: 12-9pm

PRICE

Sundae Cafe & Deli $$ A

Su-Th: 11-10pm, F-Sa: 11-11pm

912.786.7176 1516 Butler Ave. 912.786.5520 1605 Strand Ave. 912.484.4954 1403 Butler Ave. Topsail Bar & Grill N10 C8 Tybee Island Social Club M10 Wind Rose Cafe $ $ A $$ A

103 Jones Ave

M-Su: 11-3am

Casual atmosphere. Large selection of seafood, including various crab dishes. Blue crab, low country boil, and platters. M-Su: 11am-until

M-Su: 4pm-till

Seafood galley and saloon. Large selection of seafood, pasta, salads, and stackers. “Home of the original chicken finger.”.

912.786.5870

Burgers, seafood, tacos, and big burritos served in a spacious sports bar atmosphere. Live entertainment and Karaoke.

M-Su: 11am-10pm

912.786.4442 33 Van Horne Ave. Sting Ray’s Seafood O11 M10 A $$ 1513 Butler Ave.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Large selection of pizza, subs, and salads. Fast and free delivery. Family owned and operated for over 25 years.

912.786.4444

Spanky’s Beachside N9 $$ A

402 First St.

Rock House Bar & Grill A $$

912.472.4018

Mix of American and Caribbean selections. Daily specials and homemade desserts. Live Entertainment.

912.786.4745 404 Butler Ave. Pizza on Wheels I9 $$

Casual express setting serving pizza, tradiTraditional Hispanic cuisine with outdoor seating, and 2 for 1 margaritas all day every tional American fare, and seafood. They have day. Located only two blocks from the beach. an extent menu and child friendly seating seperate from the bar. Open 7 days a week: 11:30am-9pm M-W: 4pm-12am, Th-Su: 11am-3am

I10

Children’s Menu

Large selection of seafood. Interesting selections mixed with standards. Signatures include flower pot bread and mojo hen. M-Su: 11-10pm

912.786.5900 1213 Hwy 80 912.786.8888 101 Lovell Avenue North Beach Bar & Grill H10 Nickie’s Bar and Grill N9 $ A A $-$$

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M-F: 4pm-?, Sa-Su: 12pm-?

M-Su: 11-12am

912.786.6109 1613 Strand Road 912.786.4227 Mexi-Cali Marlin Monroe’s Surfside A J11 $$ A

Vegetarian Options

1113 E. Hwy. 80

Award winning seafood. Extensive menu includes pastas, steaks, beer-battered seafood and various chef specials.

Relaxed island atmosphere. Specialty pizzas, whole or by the slice. Low card menu, wraps, and more.

Dog friendly outdoor seating area with a view Large selection of seafood, salads, and apps. of the marsh. Roadside grill providing pig Specialties and pizzas. Award winning Sunday pickings, Georgia wild shrimp, and large to brunch. go orders. F-Su: 11am-7pm M-Su: 11am-close

Some restrictions may apply.

1A E. Old Hwy 80 912.786.0221 106 S. Campbell Ave. 912.786.8400 912.786.9655 1605 Inlet Ave. 912.786.7810 Oceanfront &15 St. Fannie’s On the Beach MacElwee’s Seafood 010 Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp M10 Huc-A-Poos Bites/ Booze I11 $ A H6 A $$ A A $ $$

Fusion of Southern and Caribbean cuisines through a variety of fresh seafood, steak, chicken, and pasta. Seafood buffet every Fri. & Sat. night. M-Su: 8am-10pm

Delivery Available.

M-Su: 11am-till

M-Su: 7am-1pm

Well known for its extensive breakfast menu and laid-back atmosphere, this casual set restaurant is a favorite for locals.

N10

13 Tybrisa St. 912.786.5984 1500 Butler Ave Dolphin Reef Restaurant H9 N10 A $$

Extensive dining and wine menu. Seafood, pasta, standard casual fare. All you can eat crab legs on Friday.

912.786.9533 1315 Chatham Avenue 912.786.5100 N9 Cafe Loco C9 Charly’s $$ A A $$

Curbside pickup, window ordering. Nice selec- Large, varied menu selection including seation of Mexican and American classics with food, pasta, sandwiches and wings. Live music, casual atmosphere. classic beachside diner feel. M-Tu: 11:30am-3pm, W-Su: 12:30-4:30pm M-Su: 11-10pm Su-Th: 4:30-10:30pm, F-Sa: 4:30-11:30pm

Burton’s By the Beach $

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

N10 Breakfast Club $$

Selection includes sandwiches, burgers, and Relaxed atmosphere with award winning seafood. Po’ boys and low country boil. Live view. Large selection of seafood and standard music and televised sports. casual fare. M-Th: 11-10pm, F-Sa: 11-12pm M-Su: 4pm-10pm, F-Su: 11am-10pm Su: 12-10pm

AJ’s Dockside Restaurant M8 Bernie’s Oyster House $$ A A $$

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GOURMET CARRY OUT

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Healthy and Vegetarian Choices Daily

Whitemarsh Island, Near Publix

Leave the ordinary behind and escape to the Mediterranean

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10510 ABERCORN ST. 912.921.5117

WILMINGTON ISLAND

346 JOHNNY MERCER BLVD. 912.921.5117

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912.897.8277

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Large selection of Mexican dishes and appetizers. Award winning margaritas. Casual atmosphere. M-Th: 11am-10:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: 11am-10pm

B3 C5

912.897.1938

4700 Hwy 80 E.

Dine in, carry out, delivery.Wings, pizzas and other Italian standards available.Tavern stays open well after kitchen closes. Su-Th: 11am-10pm , F-Sa:11am-11pm

Siciliano’s Restaurant A $

Traditional Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan style Chinese take out or dine in options. Large menu selections and lunch specials. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, Su: 12pm-9:30pm 912.898.2368 463 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Panda $

Cozy casual atmosphere. Selection includes traditional Japanese fare such as teriyaki, hibachi, and sushi.

912.897.1900 111 Jazie Dr. Suite B

M-Su: 11am-10pm

Large selection of traditional Chinese food. Deluxe dinners, health diet menu, and lunch buffet also offered.

PRICE

912.897.8245

4700 US Hwy 80 E.

Yummy House $

912.898.3880 Kanpai

M-Sa: 5-9pm

Casual contemporary setting. Menu features a wide array of Asian selections including Filipino,Thai, and Vietnamese dishes.

Extensive selection of traditional Japanese entrees and sushi. Open kitchen, sushi bar and sake bar. M-Th: 11am-8:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-9:30pm, M-Th: 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa: 12pm -10pm, M-F:11am-2pm, M-Sa: 5pm-9pm Su: 11:30am-8:30pm Su: 12pm-9pm 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912.897.6400 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd 912.898.3880 4700 US Hwy 80 E. 912.898.7778

Wide range of Italian selections, as well as sandwiches and wraps. Large beer and wine list. Kid friendly.

C5 Basil’s Pizza & Deli $$ A

912.898.2221 7815 US Hwy 80 E. Kakki Restaurant C5 B3 $$ A

Upscale, well appointed ambiance. Asian fusion menu and extensive wine and bar selections. M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10:30pm Su: 5pm-9:30pm

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Several different types of Mexican selections including burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas and tacos. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

Cancun Cafe II A $

Traditional Dining Pasta, Pizzerias, etc.

Italian

Cuban, Mexican, etc.

Hispanic

Kainan

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

Asian

119 A Charlotte Rd.

Children’s Menu

Jalapenos $ A

Award winning barbeque entrées or by the Extensive menu selections include seafood and southern favorites. Featured on the Paula pound. All the standard selections with southern sides and starters. Deen tour M-Sa: 11am-3pm, W-Th: 5pm-8pm Su-W: 12pm-8pm,Th-Sa: 12pm-9pm F-Sa: 5pm-9pm

4700 Hwy. 80 East 912.897.6101 104 Bryan Woods Rd. 912.201.3259 4700 Hwy 80 East Ele Fine Fusion B5 A $$$

Savannah’s first certified green restaurant. Organic and local ingredients. Fresh and seasonal selections. M-F: 11am-8pm, Sa: 11am-6pm

912.897.0236

Slow cooked, wood-fire pit barbeque. Seafood, soups and sandwiches also available. M-W: 11am-9pm, Th-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 12pm-9pm

Vegetarian Options

912.898.0505

216 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

B3 Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House Wiley’s Championship BBQ $$ $$ A B4 A B3

912.898.0852

Su-Th:11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

Su: 11am-12am, M-F: 11am-2am, Sa: 11am-3am

912.898.9001 Johnny Mercer Blvd. C5 Papa’s BBQ and Seafood B3 A $

7906 Hwy 80

Large selection of casual American fare. Spacious with outdoor seating. Live music and special events.

C5 Molly Maguire’s $$ A

Casual local feel. Serving hot and cold sandwiches, as well as salads, apps, soups, and desserts. M-Th: 8am-8pm, F-Sa: 9am-9pm Su: 9am-6pm 119 Charlotte Rd. 912.349.6066 326 Johnny Mercer Blvd

912.897.4026 Thrive A Carryout Cafe $$

Tu-Su: 11am-11pm

461 Johhny Mercer Blvd. 912.897.2009

Casual set atmosphere in a spacious bar with a dining menu that includes foods such as mozarella sticks, quesadillas, sandwiches, burgers, and ribeyes.

Island Daiquiri Cafe A $ Some restrictions may apply.

Daily rotating menu selections include a wide range of items from various culinary influences. Offering desserts as well. M-Sa: 11am-8pm, Su: 12pm-6pm

Casual, intimate atmosphere. Popular with locals. Serving American fare and seafood selections.

Flying Fish Bar & Grill A $$

Delivery Available.

912.898.2131

Family friendly sports bar atmosphere. Award winning wings. Large casual fare selections including steak burgers. Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am -11pm

Michael’s Cafe K’Bella Gourmet Carry Out $$ $ B3

BBQ, Southern, Seafood, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc.

American

Beef O’Brady’s $ A

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912-349-1000

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¡Diez Minutos

MAS!

By Kristin Russell, Owner of the Sentient Bean Dona Maria knocked quietly on our door with a pleasant “buenos días.” It was still dark as we felt our way through her plant-filled courtyard, past the wash basins, hoping not to step on a chicken. We stopped to pull on our boots that someone had cleaned of yesterday’s mud. She handed us a thermos of hot coffee and shuffled us out to the street where two trucks and twenty or more people were waiting. Ten of us packed into the back of a small Toyota truck, quickly warming each other in the chilly predawn. We sat...and sat. “How long till we leave?” I asked. Esperanza Dionisio Castillo, the manager of the Pangoa co-op quickly replied “Diez minutos mas.” We were waiting for “technicos” that had scouted our route on dirt bikes to see if it was passable. They soon returned and gave the green light. We set out with the rising sun from the central plaza of San Martin de Pangoa, a small, mostly concrete town in the foothills of the Andes, in central Peru.

Thousands of feet higher, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, we slid over washed-out crossings and pushed the truck through mud. We tossed sacks of coffee bean husks under the tires when all else failed. Eight hours into our three hour journey, the answer to the question of “how long until we get there?” was always the same. “Diez minutos mas!” The refrain became the joke of the whole group. Every question in any language would be answered with “ten more minutes.” One of the less obvious perks of my job is traveling to coffee growing countries. It is not a given that the owner of a single, small cafe would know the farmers whose coffee she serves. Thanks to the Fair Trade movement and our roaster, Cafe Campesino, however, 8 other “Beanies” (as we like to call ourselves) and I have visited 11 cooperatives in 6 countries. In the beginning I thought of these trips as a way to familiarize myself with the coffee industry from crop to cup and of course to get to know farmers, which I certainly have. It did not occur to me that I would actually sustain any of these relationships or that the farmers would end up teaching me how to do business. With the benefit of hindsight, it seems obvious that these trips would fuel my passion for helping consumers get to know their food- after all, my own roots on a small family farm still inform all my decisions. I guess it was just a case of not seeing the forest for the trees.

When our group finally arrived at a remote encampment on top of a mountain, we met the newest cooperative members: a small, indigenous farming community. There was little electricity to be seen, everyone wore simple brown robes, and most tasks were handled communally. They greeted us with a lovely ceremony and a meal. I was surprised (and consequently humbled) to find out that one of the chiefs of this clan held a PhD. Essentially their coffee practices were the same as the numerous other farms we had seen that week and we were only able to spend just over an hour with them because we had to get back down the mountain. I found myself thinking “Was it really worth all the time and peril to see just one community of farmers in the co-op?” It wasn’t until we were headed back down the mountain under a full moon that enough chatter was translated to answer my question . The trip wasn’t just about showing us gringos one more farm; the trip’s main purpose had been to establish a relationship between many of the farmers closer to town and their new partners. There had been a longstanding divide (cultural, geographical, and economic) between indigenous people and the populations of more mixed and Spanish decent. The co-op was very proud of bridging this gap and excited about healing more than just land and building more than just schools. While I would have been perfectly happy with the trip for the sheer adventure, the amazing vistas, and the tropical birds and

L to R: Tripp Pomeroy, president of Cafe Campesino and the founder of Cafe Campesino and Cooperative Coffees, Bill Harris. fish (a giant of which we ate for lunch), what stuck with me was the lesson about relationships that is at the core of Fair Trade as a movement. In order for everyone in the cooperative to work together and develop trust, it was essential to meet each other in person. What they said was “ten more minutes,” what they really meant was more like, “as long as it takes.” The common perception of Fair Trade, I think, is that of a system of regulations that guarantees a certain price, based on a living wage. This perception is correct but that is not the whole story. Dig a little deeper and you may find out that it certifies a direct relationship between a farmer and a roaster. Deeper still, Fair Trade Certified should mean that the product comes from a family farm and/or a democratically organized group, that the buyer has extended good credit terms to the grower to avoid high-interest loans, and (perhaps most importantly) it should mean the promise of -Continued on the next page.

a long term commitment to the growers so that if they have one bad season it doesn’t mean the end of their farm. At its best, Fair Trade is a philosophy about doing business in a way that respects your fellow man, woman, and child. Good environmental stewardship naturally follows because small family farmers, more than anyone, want to take care of their land. Anyone who follows organic certification knows that as bigger companies get involved, the standards get watered down. Some certifying bodies (especially those relying on large, profit- driven corporations to survive) become corrupt. It gets so confusing most consumers have no way of straightening out the story and end up relying on a label they can’t necessarily trust. Fair Trade is going through the same growing pains. How do you know where your food really comes from? If you’re lucky you live in a place where you can get to know some farmers or you have the time and skill to grow it yourself. How do you really know how your coffee gets to you? Unless you are going to do some international travel to some very remote places, you have to trust the person selling it to you; plain and simple. Esperanza is still managing the Pangoa Cooperative. I’ve seen her in Georgia twice since that trip to Peru.

About the Author: Kristin Russell is the owner of The Sentient Bean which is located at 13 E. Park Street across from the south end of Forsyth Park. They are open from 7am-10pm everyday and even provide delivery by bike in the downtown area. Stop by and check them out or visit their website at www. sentientbean.com. (912) 232-4447.

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She always brings me honey from Pangoa because she remembers that I like it so much. I haven’t met all the farmers whose beans I sell, but I know that Cafe Campesino is doing business in a way that goes beyond a simple certification. They have been working with their trading partners for years... some for a decade and many others for seven or eight years and they meet all the cooperatives at least once a year (it’s often 2-3 times per year except for Sumatra and East Timor). Their practices are industry leading, transparent, and they are eager to share their knowledge with me and my staff. I trust them because I know them. I love being able to do business on a handshake and feel confident that I’m supporting an economy that we can all live with. Every day I face decisions about what to buy, what to sell, how much to pay, and who to pay - which all boil down to what sort of economy do I want to participate in and how is it going to affect my bottom line. I often ask myself - “What would Esperanza do?” Every day I make compromises but I sleep well at night happily paying a few cents more here and a few dollars more there as the faces of farmers and friends drift through my brain. I wonder when I’ll meet the next person who can replace one of our faceless products? Diez minutos mas!

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B3 Bayou Cafe

B7 Bernie’s River Street

37 Whitaker St.

912.944.4343

M-Sa: 3pm-until

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912.447.6952

125 W. Congress St. 912.236.5464

20 E. Broughton St. 912.447.0943

21 W. Bay St.

M-Th: 11am-11pm, F-Sa: 11am-12am, Su: 11am-11pm

Casual contemporary atmosphere serving eclectic American fare. Large beer selection with house brewery.

219 W. Julian St.

13 W. Bay St.

912.233.5600

912.443.0855

409 W. Congress St.

M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 3pm-2am

Authentic Irish pub.Weekly entertainment. Live rugby broadcasts. Limited food menu.

912.233.6136 21 E. McDonough St. Murphy’s Law Irish Pub D2

Classic casual Irish American pub. Serving large breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Famous for nightly karaoke. M-Sa: 8am-3am, Su: 8am-2am

McDonough’s

127 W. Congress St.

Local hotspot for weekly live shows and events. Full bar and laid back atmosphere. Call for hours

117 Whitaker St.

M-Sa: 11am-Close Su: 12pm-Close

D5 Casual Island setting with frozen drinks specialties to match the decor. Offering signature mojitos and live music.

FlipFlopTikiBar&Grill

912.232.8501

M-Su: 5pm-1am

Intimate historic setting. Extensive beer selection with imports and domestics.

Jinx C6

D3 A3 Maxwell’s Casual intimate atmosphere. Tapas, light Traditional Irish pub with Irish singing Spacious.Three bars and large stage. fare and desserts. Extensive wine and every night. Menu features classic Regular local, regional, and national drink list. Kitchen open till midnight. American and Irish fare. shows. M-Th: 5pm-2am, F-Sa: 5pm-3am M-Sa: 11pm-3am,Su: 12:30pm-2:30am M-F: 4pm-until, Sa: 11am-until Su: 10am-2pm 109 Jefferson St. 307 W. River St. 912.349.5878 912.233.9626 117 W. River St. 912.233.1192 Mercury Lounge Moon River Brewing Co. B5 D4 Mirage D6

Contemporary Mediterranean menu. Relaxed lounge atmosphere. Regular live Intimate casual setting. Expansive bar music with no cover. with late night hookah lounge. Outdoor seating also available. M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 3pm-2am Su-W: 5pm-12am, Th-Sa: 5-2:30am

912.231.1910

M-Th: 6pm –close, F-Sa: 5pm – close

7 E. Congress St. 912.236.2281

Cozy neighborhood bar. Over 100 beers and martinis. Happy hour. Regular drink specials.

Jen’s & Friends

11 W. Bay St. 912.238.5367

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub B4 Live Wire Music Hall

912.443.9956

M-Sa: 7pm-3am

Large bar and American fare served in an upbeat atmosphere with servers in red cowgirl boots. M-Sa: 11am-3am , Su: 11:30am-2am

Serving Cajun, Italian, American and seafood. Cozy with full bar. Open for over 20 years. Live music every night. M-Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 11am -2am

D5 J.J. Bonerz

Casual local atmosphere. Regular live music and specials. Popular college hangout.

Hangfire

Part of the Club One establishment. Large video bar and dance floor. Karaoke and shows.

Unpretentious and inviting. All games free. Nightly specials.

Bar Bar

B7 Churchill’s Pub

Casual atmosphere on the river. Serving standard American fare. Famous for oysters. M-Th: 11am-12am, F-Sa: 11am-3am, M-Su: 5pm-3am Su: 11am-2am 115 E. River St. 912.234.6953 301 W. Bay St. 912.233.6411 14 N. Abercorn Ramp 912.236.1827 Congress Street The Distillery Circa 1875 D2 G2 D5 Social Club 21 craft brews on tap. Classic Large outdoor bar and patio. Relaxed yet Over Classic Parisian bistro setting. Gastro tavern setting. Serving lunch upbeat atmosphere, with occasional live historic pub offering authentic French fare. music. There are 2 indoor bars, with big and late night fare. Extensive wine selections. screen tvs, pool tables, dart boards, and a M-Th: 11am-1am, F-Sa: 11am-3am, M-Th: 6pm-10pm, F-Sa: 6pm-11pm foosball table. Su: 12pm-9pm Open Everyday 11am-3am 912.443.1875 48 Whitaker St. 912.238.1985 416 W. Liberty St. 411 W. Congress St. 912.236.1772

Bay Cafe

map on pg. 50

Historic District

C9 AVIA Lounge C4 Located inside the AVIA Hotel. Chic Intimate and casual local pub. Outdoor lounge with resident mixologist. Offering seating available. Pet friendly. fromage and charcuterie menu as well. M-Th: 4pm-11pm, F-Sa: 2pm-12am, M-Sa: 4pm-3am Su: 4pm-10pm 912.349.0525 17 Lincoln St. 912.233.2116 14 Barnard St.

Abe’s on Lincoln

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Peg Leg Pete’s

C3 Rail Pub

Retro on Congress

Taco Abajo

912.236.7642

Su: 12:30pm-12am

1801 Habersham St. 912.354.8288

M-F: 11am-7pm, Sa: 11am-6pm

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8 East Broughton St.

map on pg. 58

Midtown Southside

39 Montgomery St.

10 East Broad St. 912.927.9757

11215 Abercorn St.

Sports Bar atmosphere with varied selection of standard American fare. Large selection of beer and liquor. M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-2am 13051 Abercorn St. 912.921.2269

M-Th: 11am-1am, F-Sa: 11am-2am, Su: 1pm-1am

Leagues Monday-Thursday. Large spacious environment. Lots of tables. Menu includes standard bar fare.

11432 Abercorn St.

Southside Billiards Club L2 Tailgate Sports Bar

912.352.2933

Coach’s Corner L3 D12 Dew Drop Inn Large selection of standard American Cozy local bar. Long happy hour. Darts, fare and bar food standards. Daily Texas Hold’em, and Karaoke. specials. Spacious sports bar atmosphere. M-Th: 2pm-11pm, F-Sa: 2pm-2am, M-Su: 11am-12am Su: 12pm-9pm

7360 Skidaway Rd. 912.925.5398

B8 Sandfly Bar & Grill K10 Although not actually a bar, this carryout Casual local sports bar atmosphere. Menu includes standard American bar wine and gourmet foods shop has fare. become well known for its affordable selections and monthly wine dinners. M-F: 11:30am-2am, Sa: 3pm-2am,

Bar Food

M-Tu: 5pm-2am, W-Sa: 5pm-3am, Su: 6pm-2am

912.480.9050 217 1/2 W. Broughton 912.231.0888

Su-W: 11am-12pm, Th-Sa:11am-3am

M-Sa: 5pm-3am 109 Broughton St. 912.349.5100

D4 Tantra Bar & Lounge

912.236.7272

nights. M-Sa: 1pm-3am

Contemporary lounge club atmosphere. Large underground pool hall and bar. Sushi and tapas. Regular shows and Spacious and contemporary with an edge. Large drink selection including mexican beers. popular open mic.

H8 E8 Capones Billards French and Asian influences. Casual and Spacious billiards bar and grill. Large late night menu . Lunch specials. Drink intimate bar setting.Wifi available. specials. M-Th: 3pm-1am, F: 11am-2:30am, M-Sa: 4pm-1am Sa: 3pm-2:30am, Su: 3pm-12am 912.335.5956 4523 Habersham St. 912.354.4848 1100 Eisenhower St.

G6 Casual English pub with classic historic setting. European influenced pub fare and specialties. M-Th: 11:30am-12am, F-Sa: 11:30am2am, Su: 11:30am- 10pm 912.233.3156 245 Bull St.

Six Pence Pub

314 Williamson St.

W-F: 5pm-3am, Sa: 5:30pm-3am, Su: 5:30pm-2am

912.994.2291 309 W. Saint Julian St. 912.527.6453

designated smoking section in downtown.

D1 D4 Rogue Water Casual, easy going atmosphere that ocTwo story historic loft with a relaxed atmoHistoric dive bar. Regular drink specials. In City Market. Nightly specials. Beer casionally features live music. Equipped sphere that features intimate indoor and Limited menu. Free wings happy hour pong. Live entertainment. with a full bar, large flat screens, and a outdoor seating and a full bar. on Friday. dance floor. M-F: 11am-3pm, W-Th: 6pm-9pm M-Su: 5pm-until M-W: 3pm-3am, T-Sa: 1pm-3am F-Sa: 6pm-10pm M-Sa: 5pm-3am 912.232.5778 206 W. Saint Julian St. 912.238.1311 405 W. Congress St. 912.544.0371 125 W. Congress St. 912.349.1549 38 MLK Jr Blvd Saya Lounge Seed Eco Lounge Rooftop Tavern Savannah Smiles D4 C3 B2 D2 in City Market Casual yet intimate atmospere, with a full Dueling Piano Bar Casual intimate atmosphere. Modern bar with daily happy hour and drink Festive casual saloon atmosphere. Duel- bar and a lounge area laid out with couches. Eco-friendly bar serving Dance floor with a varietal mix of music, specials.Weekend DJ for dancing and only contemporary specialties. ing Pianos. Popular for special occasions Tuesdays and Thursdays are Salsa dance

Pour Larry’s

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Historic District C3

A3 Pinkie Master’s H7 A classic dive bar thats been open for Recently re-opened under new Traditional Irish pub that carries all Irish management this dive bar features more than 50 years, Pres. Jimmy Carter whiskey available in the state of GA, occasional live music and karaoke nights gave a speech while standing atop the occassionally features live Irish music. bar on the behalf of his friend and the as well as nightly drink specials. original proprietor “Pinkie” Masterpolis. W-Sa: 5pm-Till Close M-Tu: 4pm-Cl, W-Sa: 3pm-3am M-Sa: 5pm-3am 303 W River St. 912.238.0447 318 Drayton St. 912.898.9001 42 Drayton St. 912.856.8076

O’Connells Irish Pub

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912.786.0121

Relaxed island atmosphere. Specialty pizzas, whole or by the slice. Low card menu, wraps, and more. M-Su: 11-12am map on pg. 24 1213 Hwy. 80 10 Tybrisa St. 912.786.5900

Historic District

N9 Huc-A-Poos Bites/ Booze H6

Live entertainment of Friday and Saturdays.The only bumper pool table in Tybee. Limited bar menu. Mo-Sa: 12pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-3am

1517 Butler Ave. 912.786.5506

M-Sa: 10-3am, Su: 12:30-3am

Serving breakfast items alongside sandwiches and standard bar food. “Coldest beer in America”

N9 Doc’s Bar and Grill

1603 Strand Ave.

Flying Fish Bar & Grill B5

912.786.7150

M-Sa: 12pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-3am

Tybee Time N10 Sports Bar.Voted best daiquiri 20042009. 10 different daiquiri machines. Thirteen TVs.

140 J Mercer Blvd.

M-W: 4pm-Late, F-Sa: 12pm-Late, Tu-Th: 2pm-Late

complete and current listings. However, we could always use YOUR

J Mercer Blvd. 912.898.5624 348 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

C5 To our Readers: Well FED continues to strive for the most

912.898.9001

M-F: 11am-2am, Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 11am-12am

Island Daiquiri Cafe

Large selection of casual American fare. help! If you find that your favorite establishment is not listed or Spacious with outdoor seating. Live needs correction, please contact us. All emails regarding additions music and special events.

Molly Maguire’s

912.898.4257

M-F: 2pm-2am, Sa: 4pm-3am

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C4 Island Sports Bar & Grill C4 Casual local bar that offers standard Sports bar in a relaxed, casual atmosphere American fare in a spacious setting has big screen tvs, full bar, and a food menu that offers traditional bar food. with pool tables and dart boards.

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Wilmington Island

Britannia Pub

Large British theme pub. Outdoor seating. Large group accommodations. Happy hour specials.

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912.897.6137

M-F: 11am-2am, Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 12pm-12am

Dance music, food, karaoke, and reasonably priced drinks.

Islander

Casual, intimate atmosphere. Popular with locals. Serving American fare and seafood selections. Tu-W: 5pm-10pm, Th: 5pm-11pm, Tu-Su: 11am-11pm F-Sa: 5pm-12pm 7906 Hwy 80 912.349.0725 4 Wilmington Island Rd. 912.897.2009

This dessert bar offers items such as double cheesecake, keylime pie, sour cream lemon cake, chocolate ganache, in addition to martinis, beer and wine.

912.786.7707 725 1st St. Cocoa’s Dessert Bar D4

Full Bar with Karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Open Mic Night every other Thurs. Daily Lunch Specials. M-Su:11:30am-3am

Seagrass Grill & Saloon H9

North Beach Bar & Grill H10 Quarter Sports Bar and Grill

M10 H9 Rock House Bar & Grill N9 Sand Bar Darts, Poker, foosball. Large selection Burgers, seafood, tacos, and big burSports bar serving standard casual fare. ritos served in a spacious sports bar Mix of American and Caribbean flair. of sandwiches and paninis. Sushi on Seafood selection includes oysters and atmosphere. Live entertainment and Daily specials and homemade desWednesdays. snow crab legs. serts. Live Entertainment. Karaoke. M-Th: 5pm-3am, F-Su: 3pm-3am M-Su: 11am-10pm M-Sa: 4pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-3am M-Su: 11-3am 912.786.8304 1512 Butler Ave. 1516 Butler Ave. 912.786.4442 33 Van Horne Ave. 912.7868966 601 1st St. 912.786.7176

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Tybee Island

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American Classics:

Woodford Reserve and The Kentucky Derby Each Spring since 1896, throngs of enthusiasts

gather in American’s heartland to witness “the most exciting two minutes in sports”: The Kentucky Derby. Steinbeck described it as “…a race, an emotion, a turbulence, and explosion…[and] one of the most beautiful and violent things I have ever experienced”.The Derby is a reverence of the American Thoroughbred, a creature that is a miraculous paradox of mass and lightness, strength and grace. It also celebrates one truly American tradition, one of passion and extravagance. Not surprisingly, the toast of choice during the event is Bourbon whisky – at once as distinctly American, as distinctly Southern, and as distinctly traditional as the race itself. Although most of the country’s whiskies hail from this specific region, contractual agreements beginning in the late nineties won the Brown-Forman Corporation’s products an exacta as the front-runners to represent the competition at the Churchill Downs racetrack. Every year, there is even a special limited edition bottle released to commemorate the race. While their Early Times brand is served in the majority of souvenir Mint Juleps – the official drink of the event – Woodford Reserve, their premium, small-batch craft product, was named the Derby’s official Bourbon. And for good reason: Production on the site of Brown-Foreman’s distillery began in the late 1700s, making it the oldest of nine still operational facilities in the region. It also became the site of revolutionary practices that would shape and improve the requirements that distinguish

by Sabina Cushing Photo: Jarrett Campbell

fine Bourbon from other more ‘manufactured’ products on the modern market. Legal stipulations now include the mixture to contain at least 51% corn, aging in charred oak barrels, and to have an alcohol content that is no more than 80 proof. “Straight” bourbons, are aged for at least two years, though Woodford is aged for at least four, and contain no added colorings or flavorings. In particular, the Woodford distillers pay special attention to each component of the five-step process, selecting iron-free, deep limestone-filtered water and a unique grain content which is 72% corn with a goodly amount of rye to lend a spicy note. They are the only ones using copper stills (actually imported from Scotland), and have their own on-site cooperage, hand-building the barrels that will be toasted and charred for flavor maturation. Today, the award-winning whisky has become an American classic in and of itself, and one would be hardpressed to find a watering-hole without it. By sipping on this sure-bet thoroughbred Bourbon (best taken neat, in a short glass, perhaps with an ice cube) one is quite seasonally apropos, and more romantically - a faithful participant of the story of our soil. Look for Brown and Foreman’s newest release – Woodford Reserve Double Oaked – showcasing a unique process that adds even more richness and flavor via a second barrel maturation, exposing the alcohol to yet another round of toasted, charred oak.

Woodford Reserve Classic Mint Julep No Derby party is complete without the Mint Julep. This sweet indulgence has been the traditional beverage in Churchill Downs and of The Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.

2 oz. Woodford Reserve®  1 oz. water  1 tsp sugar  4 sprigs fresh mint Muddle three sprigs of mint, sugar, and water in the bottom of a julep cup or highball glass. Fill glass with crushed ice. Add Woodford Reserve and stir. Dust mint sprig with powdered sugar for garnish.

Pictured here: The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Experience Cup and The 2012 Kentucky Derby Bottle. Photos courtesy Brown-Forman Corp.

The $1,000 Mint Julep

Woodford Reserve is taking the official drink of the Kentucky Derby to the highest levels of excellence by unveiling the world’s most exclusive mint julep cup. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Experience features a limited edition sterling silver cup designed by Tiffany & Co, exclusively for Woodford Reserve and the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Proceeds from the sale of these exclusive cups will benefit The Heart of a Horse Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the ethical and humane care, treatment and rescue of horses. So what goes into a thousand dollar mint julep? Only the best of course: - Ice made of rainwater captured on the pristine island of Tasmania, Australia, where the air is scientifically proven to be the purest in the world. The air travels over Antarctica and 10,000 miles of ocean reaching the western part of Tasmania called “The Edge of the World” where it is collected without ever touching the ground. - Rare Chocolate mint grown in San Diego, California. This unique mint adds a tantalizing touch of spring freshness to the classic Mint Julep. - Bourbon Smoked Sugar from Bourbon Barrel Foods in Louisville, KY represents the union of flavors that result when Woodford Reserve barrels are combined with raw Demerara sugar. The bourbon-soaked barrel staves are utilized during the smoking process to impart a sweet, caramel flavor and the essence of smoked oak. - A small batch of the Master Distiller’s personal selection of Woodford Reserve super-premium bourbon, selected specifically for the $1,000 Mint Julep by Master Distiller Chris Morris. For more information visit www.woodfordreserve.com

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