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Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May 2011

Composting with

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Healthy Ways

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NEW! Filipino & Asian Fusion

RECIPES PLUS: Asian Inspired Cocktail Recipes

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8 Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dish

12 Gardening

The joy and necessity of composting.

14 On the Table

feature

May 2011

11 Healthy ways to enjoy this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strawberry harvest.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Savannah Asian Festival is Coming! Also: Enjoy our special Asian themed content throughout this issue.

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17 The Well FED Pet

In defense of a corn based diet. Carla Case-McCorvey, DVM explains.

Eat 26 Japanese Cuisine

Aly Morita talks about her family and the food of Japan.

28 Foods of the Philippines

Learn more about this Asian comfort food. ALSO: A Chicken Adobo recipe!

30 Asian Fusion

The hottest trend in Asian cuisine, featuring a recipe and review with Ele Fine Fusion Restaurant

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Drink 54 Coffee

A look into the world coffee market and how it affects you locally.

56 Asian Inspired Cocktails pg. 59

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dish Mahal Kita Mom! This month we say, “I love you” to Mom. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. Being of half Asian decent myself, I took great delight in putting together this special “Asian Edition” of Well FED. But first, we start off the issue with our always well received gardening column from Kelly Lockamy. Kelly recently held a workshop at our city’s Earth Day festival, to great success, and now shares with our readers more on the necessity of composting. Also, Dr. Suzanne Hobbs gives us tips on enjoying the season’s strawberry harvest and veterinarian Carla Case-McCorvey defends a corn based pet diet, in light of the recent negative views expressed in the media. While we are still recovering from a great Earth Day festival, we are already gearing up for the Savannah Asian festival coming this June 11th. So, in homage to not only Asian Heritage month but also to my own mother, we have packed the rest of the May issue full of Asian inspired articles: Aly Morita shares with us a bit about Japanese cuisine. I give my own insights about Filipino foods and we feature a recipe from Savannah’s only Filipino restaurant. We also talk about the future of Asian fusion cuisine, along with a recipe from Ele Fine Fusion restaurant on Wilmington Island. Our resident mixologist, Sabina Cushing, has concocted some great Asian inspired drink recipes for our readers to try and Ogeechee River Coffee Co. reveals to us the inner workings of the coffee market. This month we are also happy to announce our first comic strip! Savannah’s own Jefferson O’Neal gives us a unique take on the viral video, David after dentist. We hope for this to be the first of many opportunities for us to feature more local artists. Finally, in honor of Mother’s Day, we want to dedicate this issue to all the mothers out there.You, who are our readers, our supporters, and our inspiration. We produce this publication in part of an effort to assist you make more informed decisions, for yourself and for your family. We love you and thank you from the bottom of our Well FED heart.

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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.

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A Win-Win Activity pg. 12

11 Ways to Enjoy Strawberries pg. 15

In Defense of a Corn Diet pg. 19

Composting:

a Win-Win Activity In an ideal world, composting in every business and household would be the norm. Not only does it create the best garden soil in the world for free, but it also cuts down on materials going into the waste stream and captures a valuable resource that is otherwise costly to manage.

Not-so-fun factoid:

40% of Americans’ food ends up in the trash. An average household produces 45 pounds of food waste each month, which doesn’t sound like that much, but, when you multiply that by the number of households within the city limits alone, it comes to a staggering 2,311,875 pounds of valuable resource wasted each and every month. If we’re wasting that much, at least we could be recycling it to make more food from it right here in town.

Contents of a typical home compost bin Photo Courtesy of Andrew King andrewking@btinternet.com

There is a movement afoot to make Chatham County the first Zero-Waste county in Georgia— if we make our voices heard that we the people also want to attain this goal, our officials will have an easier time getting it done. Other cities like San Francisco, Austin and Seattle are already doing this. (In Seattle, 98% of the population has curbside pickup of all recyclables—including food waste!) 12

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According to Dennis Hutton, the Director of Comprehensive Planning for the Chatham CountyS a v a n n a h M e t ro p o l i t a n P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n , “homeowners are throwing good money after bad when they send their food waste to the landfill and then turn around and buy fertilizer from the local garden supply house.” That’s not a double whammy: it’s a quadruple whammy! You pay for the food, you pay to dispose of the food scraps in a landfill, then you pay to buy chemical fertilizer that kills soil microorganisms and pay for pesticides to control the insects that the soil microorganisms would devour if the chemicals hadn’t wiped them out. “Can you imagine space aliens trying to figure out this food system we have developed?” asks Hutton. The Chatham Environmental Forum is working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the State Legislature to allow single stream, industrial composting operations on landfill sites. Singlestream composting means that all food waste is composted, including meat and dairy products that may cause problems in home composting. In order to be a true Zero-Waste County, all food waste must be composted. This requires a strict schedule of aeration, much like a sewage treatment plant or a fertilizer factory so a landfill is a logical place to have such an operation. However, such a plan has suffered a huge setback: On March 16 of this year,

the Georgia House of Representatives passed HB 274, a bill lifts the ban on landfill disposal of yard debris. It can now be buried along with all the other discarded materials of our throwaway society. Environmental groups, the EPA, the U.S. Council on Composting and the city of Atlanta voiced strong opposition to this bill to no avail. Georgia’s fledgling composting industry is now severely hamstrung. We can reverse the bill county by county, starting with Chatham, by voicing our support for largescale composting and for the Zero-Waste plan to our local officials. Writing letters to the editors of

local newspapers to get it in the public consciousness is something we can all do.

In order to move Savannah in a self-sustaining direction in regards to food, SUGA is working towards creating school and community gardens and urban farms. Before we can create enough gardens and farms to feed ourselves sustainably, we must close the loop between food scrap garbage as a resource and the need for it to grow more food. Compost, available in large quantities, is a necessity to enrich and enliven our sandy soil if we are to feed our population as the petroleum-based, industrialized farming era comes to an end.

Kelly Lockamy using compost in her own home garden.

Small but worthy steps can be made now in that direction by each of us. Composting can be done on an individual or household level in any situation, even if you don’t have a yard or garden. Just separate your food scraps (no meat or dairy, though) from your recycling and other trash and dispose of it in any number of ways: Worm bins can be kept under the sink or in a pantry or closet, tumblers and ready-made bins can be kept outside the back door, pallet-bins can be made for free and an artist friend can help it look fun or fanciful. If you have a garden, you can always just bury it in different spots like my grandparents used to do. If you don’t have a need for compost, barter it at a community garden for veggies or sell it on Craig’s List—you’ll no doubt be swamped with calls! Every person can do a little, or even a lot: Well FED’s own Rene Teran helped arrange for all the food containers and implements to be compostable at Savannah’s Earth Day events this year; these materials, along with food scraps from the event, were collected to take to Longwood Plantation for composting.

Compost heap on a frosty morning. Photograph © Andrew Dunn, 19 November 2005. {{cc-by-sa-2.0}}

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ways to healthfully enjoy the season's st rawberries

They're heeeeeere. Those pebbly red harbingers of spring have arrived. It's strawberry time, and one of our favorite fruits is turning up in all the usual places. They’re making their way into supermarkets, farmers markets, roadside stands and U-pick ’em fields. Hopefully they’ll make their way into your house, too. That’s because strawberries not only taste good, they’re good for you, too. They’re a rich source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber, and they’re a decent source of folate and potassium, too. They’re also low in calories. But you already knew that. That’s part of what makes strawberries so easy to enjoy. So why dilute their goodness? If you use strawberries as the vehicle for arteryclogging cream, fatty cake, piecrust and added sugar, you neutralize the benefits you could get from the berries. Make strawberries work for you, not against your diet goals. Instead of pairing strawberries with pound cake and a pile of whipped cream or buying strawberry pie coated with syrupy red glaze, eat strawberries in a manner that enhances your health.

FOR EXAMPLE: Add sliced strawberries and walnut pieces to a spinach salad tossed with poppyseed dressing. Use strawberry halves in a fresh fruit salad made with cantaloupe and pineapple chunks, sliced mango and kiwi, seedless grapes and blueberries. Serve a side of fresh, sliced strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar on a bed of Bibb lettuce.

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Blend strawberries and banana with soymilk, a spot of orange juice and a handful of ice cubes to make a fruit smoothie. Stir sliced strawberries into a bowl of hot oatmeal in the morning. Make a yogurt parfait using granola layered with nonfat vanilla yogurt and fresh strawberry halves. Eat plain ol’ fresh strawberries out of your hand on the back deck or front porch.

When you make strawberry pie, reduce the amount of sugar and be sure that the piecrust is made without lard or solid shortening. Make it trans fat-free. Pound cake and shortcake can be fattening artery cloggers when they’re made with solid shortening or butter. Enjoy a small piece with your strawberries but make it with trans fat-free margarine instead or substitute angel food cake, which is lower in saturated fat, trans fat and calories.

Enjoy strawberries even more this season.

So that you don’t think I’m the Strawberry Scrooge, here are some ways to make over and still enjoy – some strawberry favorites: Instead of chowing down on strawberries dipped in chocolate, try strawberries dipped in powdered sugar. Very pretty, very good and much fewer calories. In place of a big bowl of ice cream or giant wad of whipped cream with your handful of berries, flip it. Eat a big bowl of fresh strawberries with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream on top instead.

Suzanne Havala Hobbs is a licensed, registered dietitian and clinical associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Department of Nutrition in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Send questions and comments to suzanne@onthetable.net.

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In defense of a corn diet:

Why I Still Stand by

Science Diet By Carla Case-McCorvey, DVM

I recently spent two days in Topeka, Kansas touring the Science Diet facilities. It was a privilege for me and one of my associates to attend and see first-hand the manufacturing process of a food that we have carried in our veterinary hospital for over 36 years. This impressive complex is where they manufacture their food products, house their research labs, conduct their feeding trials, and is the “home away from home” for their many research veterinarians.

For the purpose of this article, I would like to highlight three areas often brought up by those discussing Science Diet.

My father, Dr. Jerry Case, saw the value of adding nutrition to his core wellness plans as soon as he graduated from veterinary school in 1975. He recognized the fact that Science Diet was started by veterinarian in 1939 in response to designing a food for a targeted problem (kidney disease), and that the company placed a high value on having top veterinarians with advanced degrees in nutrition working on perfecting the balance of ingredients in a given diet.

High-quality proteins for muscle and tissue growth Carbohydrates that provide energy Essential fatty acids for healthy skin and coat Natural antioxidants Vitamin E, lutein, Beta-carotene Higher protein digestibility than rice and wheat (ground and cooked it becomes more than 85% digestible)

In recent years, Science Diet in particular has been the target of a smear campaign produced by smaller food companies with allegations that are simply not backed by any scientific evidence. This reputable company has gotten a bad rap on the accusation that their use of corn is not nutritionally sound and is used as a cheap filler product. Although Science Diet remains the #1-recommended diet by veterinarians after all these years, clients hear conflicting messages when they try to understand what their different sources are telling them. They may hear one thing from their local pet store, one thing from the internet, one thing from their pet’s breeder, and another from their veterinarian. It certainly can be confusing and frustrating when trying to figure out what is best for your pet. This is compounded when you factor in a possible medical problem or are concerned with the rash of pet food recalls in recent years.

First is the myth that corn is filler used solely to keep the profit margin high to the company and that it has inferior nutritional value. The reality is that corn is a nutritionally superior grain that, when ground and cooked as done for Science Diet recipes, provides:

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Not only has corn been shown to cause fewer food allergies than any other grain but also fewer than those caused by chicken or beef. The second fact that deserves attention is that most of the popular diets with marketing campaigns critical of their competition don’t bother to enlist food trials. Science Diet performs formal feeding trials according to Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) regulation prior to the release of any of their products. This is the preferred method when testing a food product. An ingredient list means nothing if the ingredients are not actually absorbed and used effectively by the body. Using AAFCO protocols, feeding trials document how well an animal performs when fed a specific food. Feeding trials allow a pet food such as Science Diet to claim that the product is “clinically Continued on next page →

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proven” which means so much more than a list of ingredients on a bag. The feeding trial also minimizes recall risks as any new formula is actually tested before going to market and reaching the end user, your pet. Interesting that not a single Science Diet product was involved in the pet food recall of 2007. Thirdly, there is the controversy over meat byproducts. Chicken is often used as a source of protein in many pet foods, and any portion of the chicken other than striated muscle is considered “chicken byproduct.” To believe the claims made by other pet foods that they use no meat by-products is simply not true. Bring me their label and I will prove it to you. They are either manipulating the truth to match their marketing campaign or their diet is nutritionally inferior. Chicken by-product meal, often listed on the ingredient list of Science Diet, is a more concentrated protein source than raw chicken alone and contains high quality protein that is more digestible. My associate and I were very impressed with the love, one-on-one attention and care given to the many dogs and cats housed on the Science Diet campus. They are cared for in a beautiful, clean building where they receive excellent veterinary care and are provided with superior, no costs barred medical attention. These dogs and cats not only live in facilities constructed to be like homes but they are provided with consistent families (both animal and human), have daily playtime/enrichment activities and are exercised twice daily (more than my dog gets!) They live a normal life and are never used for any other purpose but to monitor their health while being fed a regimented Science Diet product. I make this important point because I appreciate knowing that the food I give my pet has been tested and nutritionally superior. I also appreciate a company that has dedicated itself to continually learning ways in which we can continue to enhance our pet’s lives through knowledge acquired by research. Our veterinarians have chosen Science Diet as our recommended food of choice because we know it is scientifically proven and that the mission behind making the product has been consistent since Dr. Morris designed the first food for his own beloved pet that was dying of kidney failure. Its continuous research since 1939, its FDA-inspected facilities and precisely balanced nutrition are the reasons our staff and veterinarians feed their pets Science Diet. Next time you’re at the vet, ask your veterinarian what their pet food of choice and why. He or she is the best resource you have when it comes to making sense of all the information about what’s best to feed your pet.

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About the Artist: Jefferson DeWitt O’Neal Born and raised in rural middle Georgia. I was the son of a Kaolin Miner and a High school U.S. history teacher. Both of my grandmothers were talented artists and both encouraged me at an early age to draw. My father who hated his job always told me that I should never settle for a career always pursue what will make you happy. Because without happiness life really isn’t worth it, and my Mother who always believed in America one could always be what they wanted to be. So armed with these to ideals I left my small Georgia town and the age of 19 and have been chasing my dreams of being an artist ever since.

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May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

- A celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa,Tonga,Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island). Like most commemorative months, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration.Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. Source: http://asianpacificheritage.gov

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Facts and Figures Population 16 million: The estimated number of U.S. residents of Asian descent in July 2009. This estimate includes those who said they were both Asian alone or Asian in combination with one or more other races. 2.6%: Percentage growth of the Asian population between 2008 and 2009, the second fastest-growing minority group (following the Hispanic population). This includes both Asian alone or Asian in combination with one or more other races. 3.8 million: Number of Asians of Chinese descent in the U.S. in 2009. Chinese-Americans were the largest Asian group, followed by Filipinos (3.2 million), Asian Indians (2.8 million), Vietnamese (1.7 million), Koreans (1.6 million) and Japanese (1.3 million). These estimates represent the number of people who reported a specific Asian group alone, and people who reported that Asian group in combination with one or more other Asian groups or races. Education 50%: The percentage of single-race Asians 25 and older who had a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or higher level of education. This compared with 28 percent for all Americans 25 and older. 85%: The percentage of single-race Asians 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma.

Serving Our Nation 258,183: The number of single-race Asian military veterans. About one in three veterans was 65 years and older. Businesses 1.6 million: Number of businesses owned by AsianAmericans in 2007, an increase of 40.7 percent from 2002. Languages 2.6 million: The number of people 5 and older who spoke Chinese at home in 2009. After Spanish, Chinese was the most widely spoken non-English language in the country. Tagalog,Vietnamese and Korean were each spoken at home by more than 1 million people. The Future 40.6 million: The projected number of U.S. residents in 2050 who will identify themselves as Asian or Asian in combination with one or more other races. They would comprise 9 percent of the total population by that year. 161%: The projected percentage increase between 2008 and 2050 in the population of people who identify themselves as Asian or Asian in combination with one or more other races. This compares with a 44 percent increase in the population as a whole over the same period of time.

Note: Data was collected from various sources found at census.gov website and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Information Office: phone: 301-763-3030 or e-mail: <pio@census.gov>.

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Japanese in

Savannah By: Aly Morita

I grew up eating Japanese food. From my dad’s chicken teriyaki that took hours to baste and bake just right, to udon (thick, wheat-based noodles simmering in a soy sauce-flavored broth), to sushi at family gatherings. Every New Year’s Day, my mother would make ozoni—a special soup made with mochi rice cakes and delicate garnishes to bring in an auspicious year.

Nigiri

Japanese food wasn’t the only staple of my family’s diet. My parents’ cooking repertoire also included Indian, German and Chinese dishes. Spaghetti, the occasional exotic escargot and almost-always forbidden McDonald’s also graced our table when I was a child. Needless to say, by the time I became an adult, my palate was wellseasoned by the flavors of the world. However, it took me years before I realized that most people don’t grow up this way and that the cuisine of my heritage was something I took for granted. Japanese food can be distinguished from other Asian cuisines by a two simple elements: presentation and seasonings. Raw fish, grilled meats and tofu are usually accompanied by soy sauce, spicy roots, ginger and sauces made with sweet rice vinegar. Dishes are small and often served with a personal signature flourish from the chef. If you’ve ever eaten at an authentic Japanese restaurant, then you will certainly know the artful way in which the food is served to you.

sashimi

Most people are familiar with sushi and sashimi, both feature fresh, raw cuts of fish sliced thin with a tart garnish of pickled ginger to cleanse the palate and plop of wasabi, the Japanese horseradish believed to contain medicinal properties that kill any lingering bacteria in the raw fish. Sashimi is distinctly different from sushi and refers to only the finer cuts of raw fish that are served alone; while the term sushi can refer to a broad number of dishes that use sweet vinegar rice, called shari. Sushi as we know it has usually been Americanized, a presentation of various fish, vegetables and other ingredients are layered together to create rolls known not by their main fish but by their nicknames (think “Dynamite,” “California” and “Spider”.) 26

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Maki

Although I certainly enjoy these popular rolls, or maki sushi, I prefer nigiri sushi—various cuts of raw fish that have distinct yet delicate flavors and textures paired with a lightly seasoned lump of warm rice. Each variety has its own characteristic taste: Hamachi (yellowtail) tastes like butter, mirugai (clam) is crunchy, saba (mackerel) can be oily and strong but delicious with a dash of ponzu (a citrus-based soy sauce) and a sprinkle of green onions, uni (sea urchin) is the queen of all sushi for its rich, buttery texture and sweetness. Most Americans are familiar enough with sushi to be adventurous enough to try different fish other than their usual California roll. The sushi chef behind the counter will usually welcome your curiosity and questions; ask what’s fresh and be open to being served by an expert. You may even develop a relationship with your favorite chef and be rewarded with special cuts saved only for the most appreciative customers. But Japanese cuisine isn’t only sushi. Savannah’s very own Seasons of Japan, located downtown on 125 E. Broughton, make use of traditional Japanese seasonings to create dishes that appeal to a wide range of tastes. In addition to sushi and sashimi, the restaurants feature an array of favorite Japanese dishes like beef or chicken teriyaki served with hibachi-style vegetables over bed of rice. Other traditional dishes not to be missed are the miso soup made from soybean paste and the deep fried tempura, which utilizes a refined flour batter resulting in an extra light and crispy texture, served with a delicately sweet and salty dipping sauce.

This May, I hope to encourage everyone to go out and try some of these wonderfully delicate and beautiful dishes in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As for myself, I delight in the thought that though I am far from the joys of my own family’s cooking, I can still taste a bit of home with some of Savannah’s best Japanese cuisine. Well FED

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The month of May is host to several occasions. Not only do Mother’s Day and my own mother’s birthday conveniently fall within the same month, but May also happens to be Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month. With that, it seems only timely and proper that I should share with our readers a little bit about the food that has contributed to not only my identity but to my palate as well. This is the food of my birthplace and that of my mother. My mother, Wilhelmina Bugay Gomez (or Wilma for short), was born in the Philippines to a Chinese father and Filipino mother. They owned several businesses, including four restaurants and three bakeries. She lived there until she was nineteen, when she married an American Naval officer and moved to the United States. Once in America, it would not be long till she followed in her parents footsteps and open her first very own restaurant. Mom’s cooking is the measure by which all other Asian food is judged. She is a world class chef with a broad repertoire and has owned several restaurants throughout her life, even including a small town diner, whose menu mixed Chinese and Filipino dishes alongside burgers and southern country cooking. Although my mother traveled back to the Philippines from time to time, and it is the place where I was born, my family was a traditionally an American one. We ate meatloaf and spaghetti just as often as we had Asian food and probably ordered Little Caesar’s more often than Chinese takeout. Filipino food, though not exclusively, was primarily served at festive occasions. The preparation was usually an all day event and to be expected before any holiday in which others would most definitely be joining us at the table. All the children would be involved in the cooking process and the meal would usually include pancit (noodles), lumpia (fried springrolls), fried rice and some kind of chicken or pork dish.

Just Like Mom Used To Make By: Rene Teran

The Philippines is widely credited as having some of the best baked goods and pork dishes of all the Asian countries. Television personality and chef, Anthony Bourdain, hailed Filipino pork cuisine as being at the top of his “Hierarchy of Pork” and Filipino bakeries are highly sought out in US cities with high Asian populations. Filipino cuisine is one of the most unique amongst other Asian countries. The country’s geography, which spans from Australia to China, contributes to the various regions of the country having distinctly different takes on the same recipes. But it was Spanish rule, which lasted from 1565 to 1821, that played the largest role in molding the culinary heritage of this island nation. This becomes especially evident in the recipes, techniques, and names of the dishes. Though most dishes are not heavily spiced, the flavors tend to be concentrated to a single a single dish and delivered to their fullest. The traditional Filipino palate prefers immediate and strong flavors and aromas (you can usually smell the food well before you’ve seen it!); which is a strong contrast their northern neighbor Japan, whose appreciation for subtlety has become a hallmark of their own cuisine. It’s no secret that the Filipino people have never been known for subtlety in anything they do, food especially! Combinations of sweet, savory, sour and salty flavors are balanced in surprising combinations. Sweet and salty combinations are particularly prevalent (another example of heavy Spanish influence) and are expressed in many desserts. Sweetcakes such as Puto or Bibingka often make use of salty cheeses. Sweet or unripe sour fruits are commonly eaten with salt. Other pairing examples include: Puto (sweet rice cakes), paired with Dinuguan (a salty and savory stew made from pig’s blood); Champorado (a sweet cocoa rice porridge), served with Tuyo (salted, sun-dried fish), and my favorite, Adobo (a garlic and vinegar based stew), served with Pandesal (a Spanish style sweet bread).

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Photo: Puto (Sweet Rice Cakes) Traditionally a Spanish recipe, Adobo is the quintessential Filipino dish that has been adopted and transformed to fit the island lifestyle and palate. This dish is popular for its strong flavor, simplicity of preparation, and natural ability to be stored for days without spoiling.Thanks to the vinegar marinade, which acts as a natural preservative and tenderizer, Adobo actually becomes more tender and tastes better after a day or two of storage. Back here in Savannah, I was surprised to find that just recently the owner of Little Saigon in Whitemarsh Plaza decided to change the restaurant over to Filipino cuisine! Although the menu still carries selections from the original menu, incuding some Thai and Vietnamese dishes, eventually the owner would like to switch over completely.The owner, Alan Caracol, changed the name to Kainan, which translates to “a feast, banquet, or place of dining”. Caracol has been gracious enough to share his own recipe for chicken adobo with Well FED and its readers. I would encourage everyone to give it a try and see just how easy and delicious this dish can be. For our vegetarian readers, we recommend substituting the meat with potatoes and other firm “meat” vegetables such as zucchini or turnips. If you should need any advice, Alan is always on hand at the restaurant to answer any questions with his generous smile - just don’t let him talk your ear off! As for me, there is no substitute for sitting at my mother’s table for the holidays. But now it is nice to know I don’t have to wait till the next one in order to satisfy my craving for some of that rich and filling comfort food from the place where I was born.

This is a basic recipe I use for how I like my Adobong Manok (Chicken Adobo) but it is hardly the rule. Add or subtract ingredients until you’ve made it your own, just like mom used to do. Some add a little soy sauce while others (myself included) would balk at that and add Patis (fish sauce) instead. Still others will use 7-Up or Sprite instead of water. A friend of mine adds potato, which not only adds bulk, but also causes the sauce to thicken very nicely. Be creative and enjoy!

1 whole chicken - butcher and cut into small pieces 3 cloves garlic - minced ½ yellow onion - sliced (or ½ red onion minced) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup water Marinade: ½ cup apple cider vinegar (or distilled white vinegar) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 3 bay leaves 1 tbsp minced ginger Combine marinade in a container (not aluminum), add chicken and marinate for 1-2 hrs. In a large sauce pan or wok, heat oil and sauté the garlic and onions. Being sure to reserve the marinade, add chicken to the wok and cook till brown. Lower heat and simmer until chicken begins to tender. Add the reserved marinade and water then simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Serve with rice. Garnish with whatever makes you hungry.

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Fusion The year was 1983. President Reagan had declared the Soviet Union an “Evil Empire”, Apple computer was pushing the boundaries of personal computing, cable television stations were scrambling to copy the success of MTV with their mixing of music and videos, and in a Santa Monica restaurant, a chef by the name of Wolfgang Puck started a little thing we now call “Asian Fusion”.

ingredients is much easier than say, trying to mix Mexican and Japanese. But anyone can add a little curry or peanut sauce to a dish and say, “viola, fusion!” No, to me, true fusion comes from when you engage a dish and honestly couldn’t place it into any one particular culture’s menu.

Savannah is lucky to be home to quite a few truly unique fusion restaurants. And when it comes to Asian fusion, one restaurant stands on the forefront. Elē Fine Fusion, located on Hwy 80, just before you reach Tybee, is a glimpse into the future of Asian cuisine. Named after the owner, Ele Tran (pronounced el-lee); the restaurant boasts quite a collection On the other side of the gastronomic spectrum, of unique recipes. smaller upscale and forward thinking establishments continued to explore the possibilities of combining Their menu creatively combines the distinctive cuisines from various countries, in an effort to flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and even a bit please their ever voracious patrons whose palates of Southern cooking. Many of Elē’s ingredients are sourced locally including the fresh Thai and were only becoming more and more sophisticated. Vietnamese herbs and vegetables that are gathered Enter the buzzword, “Fusion”. Often overused, from their own on-site garden. Some of their taken advantage of, and completely misrepresented. offerings include homemade, sesame beef jerky If there were awards to be handed out, fusion skewers and authentic Kobe beef lollipops served on would definitely be in the front running- right hot rocks. Traditional “fried” appetizers are crisped alongside other contenders like the words, “ natural” with Japanese panko crumbs—a delicate breading and “green”. that allows the flavor of calamari, shrimp or oysters to shine through. For an entrée, try the ThreeAll too often a restaurant will consider adding Flavored Crispy Chicken which brings together the Fusion to their name, due to the fact that they serve beloved Southern fried chicken with the flavors of two different types of cuisine on the same menu. In Thailand, Vietnam and Japan: sweet, sour, spicy and this case, the only real fusion that happens is when subtle. your dishes inadvertently touch one another on your plate! Though Elē Fine Fusion has been featured countless times in a number of publications, it continues to True fusion is not only difficult to come by, but even improve with every season. They have been gracious harder to execute properly. While there are endless enough to share one of their recipes with Well FED combinations, finding the one in which one cuisine and we hope you will be inspired to experiment does not overpower the other is a balancing act. with your own fusion dish right at home. And the It can be said though, that in working with Asian next time you are in the mood for something truly cuisines, the mixing of two different countries’ unique, we recommend you give Elē a try! By the early nineties, Asian cuisine had really come into full bloom. Large corporate chains like Benihana and P.F. Chang’s were giving a lot of smaller independent Asian restaurants a run for their money and proved that a Western take on Eastern cuisine could not only work, but was long overdue.

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ingredients 8 oz sushi tuna cubed 1/2 Avocado cubed Scallions sliced thinly 1 tsp Sesame seed Fresh minced cilantro 1 tsp Hot sesame oil 1 tsp Kimchee paste 1 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 tsp Wasabi mayo 2 tsp Shrimp sauce 3 tsp Masago Top with crispy crab Optional - seaweed salad or spring mix on the bottom as a bed.

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Maps. Details. Descriptions. 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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Alligator Soul A $$$

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207 W.York St. 912.443.0909

202 E Broughton St.

912.790.7888

102 E. Broad St. 912.234.6686

202 W. Bay St.

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

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

224 W. Julian St.

Historic casual setting. Daily seafood selections and extensive wine list. Happy Hour, M-F from 4:30pm-7pm with appetizer specials.

D12 Chart House A $$ Emphasis is on consistently delicious organic, and seasonal fare served in a fun and innovative space.

Cha Bella A $$

2 E. Broughton St. 912.236.7133

Tu-Sa: 11:30-4pm, M-Th: 4-10pm, F-Sa: 4-11pm, M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, Su: 4-9:30pm, Early Bird Dinner: 4pm-6pm Su: 12pm-9pm

1102 Bull St. 912.231.8888

514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cafe at City Market $$ A

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

1 N. Lincoln St. 912.236.4703

20 E. Perry St. 912.231.2385

Modern twist on Southern cuisine with French Large eclectic menu with regular specials. influences. Finely appointed dining area and Casual dining with outdoor seating located in wine bar. Live music every Th, Fri, & Sa. Night. City Market.

Broughton & Bull A $$$

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

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“Green” cafe locaated on the second floor of Jepsum center, overlooking Telfair Square. Traditional and unique mix of cafe selections sourced from fresh and local ingredients. M, W-Sa: 11am-3pm

Cafe Zeum $$

912.651.9660

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

115 E. River St. 912.231.9049

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 $

315 W. Julian St. 912.236.1827

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

Southwestern BBQ. Sandwiches, platter, or by the pound. Large selection of craft beer. Live Music on weekends at 6:30pm. Jazz on Fri.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

New American cuisine with a Southern Flair. Located in a restored, historic cotton warehouse overlooking the Savannah River.

Boar’s Head Grill $$ A

912.233.2626

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

B7 Billy’s Place $$ A

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

Bernie’s A $$

M-Sa: 11am-3pm, M-Sa: 5pm-10pm, Su. Brunch: 11:30am-3pm

Casual dining in a well appointed historic building. Nationally acclaimed menu featuring certified Angus beef steaks and fresh seafood. Daily Specials.

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

109 Whitaker St. 912.233.6411 14 N. Abercorn Ramp K1 G6 Blowin’ Smoke BBQ A $

Children’s Menu

Belford’s A $$ - $$$

13 E Broughton St. 912.236.1557

M-Sa: 11:30am-8pm, Su: 11:30am-3:30pm

325 E. Bay St. 912.231.0986

Vegetarian Options

912.233.1319

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

M-Sa: 8am-10pm, Su. Brunch:9am-3pm

Casual express dining with an extensive menu Serving Cajun, Italian, American and seafood that includes their famous pork, rib and bris- selections. Cozy with full bar. Open for over ket dinners. Also featuring local seafood. 20 years. Live music every night at 9pm.

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

Casual bistro setting with full bar. Serving award winning breakfast. Southern inspired contemporary menu in Savannah’s oldest tavern.

Bayou Cafe

14 Barnard St.

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

Barnes BBQ Express A $

114 Barnard St. 912.495.0902

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

36 MLK Blvd.

Contemporary and relaxed resort dining atmosphere. Inventive menu with Southern influences. Breakfast buffet and dinner tapas.

F5 AVIA Kitchen $$ A

Memphis style barbecue in a casual setting. Simple menu includes standard barbecue fare. “A little taste of Heaven that’s been through Hell.”

Angel’s BBQ $ A

Su: 12pm-9pm

M-W: 11am-10pm, Th-Sa: 11am-11pm,

123 E. Broughton St. 912.238.1606

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

D1 Some restrictions may apply.

606 East Cafe

Delivery Available.

912.721.5002 700 Drayton St. 912.232.7899 B. Matthews Eatery B8 B&D Burgers A $$$ A $

Well appointed ambiance set in the Marshall 606 is an eclectic, creative, and cozy House hotel. Contemporary American and restaurant dedicated to serving great European fare. Reservations Recommended. American cuisine

45 Bistro A $$

307 E. President St. 912.234.3111

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

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

Lavish contemporary ambiance. Eclectic Eclectic menu with international and southern menu with traditional southern, American, and flair. Contemporary fine dining ambiance. European influences. Fresh, Local, and Organic Fare. M-Su: 7am-2pm, M-Su: 5pm-10pm M–Su: 5:30pm–10pm

700 Drayton A $$$

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

American

17 Hundred 90 A $$

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Cobblestone Cafe $

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

M-Su: 11am-12 am

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

311 W. Congress St.

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

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

11 W. Liberty St. 912.239.9600

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

21 E. McDonough St. 912.495.0705

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

912.233.6136

912.236.9499

2301 W. Bay St.

M-Su: 6-10pm

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

411 W Bay St

1110 Bull St. 912.236.8711 301 W. Broughton St. 102 Congress St. 912.790.9000 Mellow Mushroom Molly MacPherson’s D3 G6 H5 A $ A $$

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

117 W. River St. 912.233.2600 W.Bay McDonough’s A $$

Located in the United House of Prayer. Award winning classic southern soulfood. Cafeteria style family dining. Tu-W: 11am-4pm Th-Su: 11am-5pm

912.233.9626 Masada Cafe $

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

Locos Grill & Pub A $$

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Traditional Irish pub with Irish singing every night. Menu features classic American and Irish fare. M-Sa: 11pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-2:30am

912.790.7000

11 W. Bay St.

122 E. Liberty St. 912.944.4343 912.231.0100 9 Drayton St. 912.236.7494 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub B4 Lady and Sons D5 Local 11Ten $$ A A $$ $$$ A

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

Inside the Doubletree Hotel. Mix of American selections and bistro fare. Classic Southern lunch buffet served Mon-Sat. More international selections at dinner with traditional desserts

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

912.234.7385 115 E. River St. John Ryan’s Bistro & Pub B2 A $$

Children’s Menu

39 Barnard St.

Vegetarian Options

912.349.1420 714 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912.232.7118 315 W. Congress St. 912.233.4683 Isaac’s on Drayton J.J. Bonerz C7 J. Christopher’s H7 $$ A $ A $

Spacious dining area in a casual atmosphere. Spacious, finely appointed dining area. Menu European style café and bakery serving large Authentic New Orleans cuisine. Serving late Classic southern soulfood selections. Daily includes contemporary American and interna- selection of breakfast items and casual lunch breakfasts and local seafood in a casual atmosphere. specials available. tional fare. fare. M-Th: 7am-10pm, F: 7am-11pm, M-F: 7am-3pm, Sa-Su: 8am-3pm M-F: 6am-6pm M-Su: 5pm-10pm Sa: 8am-11pm, Su: 8am-10pm

912.349.1000 301 W. Jones St. 912.236.3322 Garden of Eden M1 Garibaldi’s Cafe A $$ $

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

131 W. River St. 912.234.1971 321 Habersham St. 10 W. State St. 912.644.7172 Huey’s on the River Goose Feathers D3 B7 D4 A $$ $

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

M-F: 7am-2:45pm

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

13 W. Bay St. 912.233.0402

404 Abercorn St. 912.231.0701 130 W. Low Factors Walk Fiddler’s Crab House B7 Firefly Cafe H9 A $$ A $$

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

B5 Some restrictions may apply.

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

I4 Debi’s Laurie’s $

912.232.8501

M-Su: 5pm-1am

Casual local atmosphere. Serving breakfast Intimate historic setting. Menu selections Small cozy atmosphere serving include traditional British and classic American all day and lunch. Selections include standard traditional American fare diner and southern fare. Outdoor seating fare. Kitchen open til 1am everyday. available Su-Th: 7am-4pm, F-Sa: 7am-5pm

B6 Clary’s

Delivery Available.

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

Crystal Beer Parlor $ - $$ A

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

American

Churchill’s Pub $$ A

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125 W. River St.

Local late night spot for affordable pizza. Casual express setting. M-Sa: 11am-until

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

12 W. Liberty St. D5 D3 Sweet Melissa’s $

225 E Bay St. 912.233.1633

Casual intimate atmosphere.Tapas, light fare and desserts. Extensive wine and drink list. Kitchen open till midnight.

Sugar Daddy’s $$ A

912.232.3955

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220 W. Broughton

7 days a week for lunch and dinner

American contemporary cuisine served in a historic, yet casual, upscale environment. Featuring local tastes in the farm-to-table tradition. Opening soon.

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.

317 E. River St. 912.233.0770 115 E. River St. 912.335.5852 109 Jefferson St. 912.443.1622 35 Whitaker St. B7 Vic’s on the River D5 Tubby’s Tank House C4 B6 Wild Wing Cafe A $$ A A $ $$$ Located across from Urban Outfitters.

912.236.3009 Temperance A $$

Nationally recognized joint venture between the Union Mission and SFC.. Casual express setting with traditional American fare prepared by students in the culinary training program. M-F: 8am-2:30pm

245 Bull St.

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

306 Upper Factor’s Walk

Soho South Cafe $ A

912.335.1754

M-W: 11:30am-9pm, Thu-Sat: 11:30am-4am

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

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

313 E. River St. 912.233.3156 Starfish Cafe B10 $$ $

912.236.4229 Spanky’s

Casual English pub with classic historic setting. Relaxed atmosphere in the downstairs of the European influenced pub fare and specialties. East Bay Inn. Classic American cuisine mixed 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

411 E. River St.

Cozy family owned restaurant with outdoor seating. Relaxed atmosphere serving Cajun, Creole and French influenced selections.

912.232.1565 Second Line

Children’s Menu

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

114 Barnard St. 912.443.9962 110 W. Julian St. Skyler’s Restaurant G6 C8 $$ A

Elegant and eclectic setting in the Bohemian Casual express setting. Extensive selection of Finely appointed, intimate atmosphere. Serving contemporary selections with American Hotel. Southern contemporary cuisine serving wraps, sandwiches, soups, and salads. and European influences. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Su-Th: 6pm-10:30pm, Sa: 5:30pm-11:30pm M-Su: 7am-10pm M-F: 10am-5pm, Sa: 11am-5pm

1629 W. Bay St. 912.234.1900 D4 Sapphire Grill A $$

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

877.486.9575 102 W. Bay St. 912.233.8222 Six Pence Pub Shrimp Factory B10 $ A A $$

Intimate historic setting. Menu features locally inspired selections with European influences. Tu-Th: 5:30pm-10:30pm, F-Sa: 5:30pm11:30pm

I3 Some restrictions may apply.

912.232.4286 23 Abercorn St. 912.233.2195 Rocks on the River B5 Roly Poly $ $$ A

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

Noble Fare A $$

107 W. Jones St. 912.443.3210 21 W. Bay St. 912.232.5997 321 Jefferson St. A4 River Street Oyster Bar B11 W. Bay River House Seafood $$ A A $$

Open for over 30 years. Specializing in barbeque and seafood. Spacious setting with game room and banquet area. W-Su: 11:30am -Until M-Tu: Closed

912.447.0943 C8 Rib Hut $ A

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 $$

Delivery Available.

Well appointed, historical setting. Extensive Wine List, Seasonal menu features seafood and southern fare. Su-M: 5pm-10:30pm, Tu-Th: 11am-10:30pm F-Sa: 11am-11pm

Olde Pink House A $$$

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

American

Moon River Brewing Co. $$ A

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234 Bull St.

912.232.4447

143 Bull St.

912.239.9690

7 E. Broughton St. 912.238.1150

Lunch served 11:30am-4pm

21 W. York St.

Boutique store and tea room.Well appointed Casual intimate setting. Standard café fare, relaxed atmosphere. Full afternoon tea available (reservations suggested for afternoon tea) specializing in chocolates. M-Sat: 10am-5pm M-F: 7:30am-5:30pm, Sa: 9am-5:30pm

912.234.4442 212 E. Broughton St. 912.238.2012 42 MLK Jr. Blvd. D6 Wright Square Cafe F6 The Tea Room E5 $ $

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

Smooth Cafe

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

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

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Sentient Bean $

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

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

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.

Frozen Yogurt Café, self-serve buffet style with Locally owned and operated, professional large selection of toppings. Free wi-fi. custom cake design that creates anything from cupcakes to birthday, wedding, and special occasion themed cakes. M-Su: 11am-12am M-Su: 12pm-9pm 912.231.8282 2 Park Commerce Blvd. 912.233.1900 225 W. Broughton St.

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

M-Su: 9am-5pm

912.234.2344 202 W. Saint Julian St. 912.944.2556 313 Abercorn St. Harris Baking Company G7 Ice Cream Etcetera C3 $ $

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

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

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

912.233.8899 113 MLK Jr. Blvd. Fruzen Twist E7 Gallery Espresso $ $

Cafes Sweets Bakeries

513 E. Oglethorpe Ave.

Vegetarian Options

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

30 MLK Blvd 912.232.8222 C5 Carpe Vas $

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

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

Some restrictions may apply.

125 E. Broughton St. 912.233.1187 Cafe Gelatohhh $

M-Sa: 5:30pm-10:30pm

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

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

17 W. Broughton St. 912.232.5288 4 W. Broughton St. H7 Ta Ca Japanese Fusion F11 $$

Delivery Available.

912.234.9300 116 E. Broughton St. 912.238.8228 Wasabi’s Fusion Downtown A $$ D1

Elegant casual atmosphere. Japanese, Malaysian, and Thai inspired selections. 10 signature sauces.

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

D6 Saigon Restaurant $$ A

Casual intimate atmosphere.Traditional Thai cuisine includes curry and seafood selections. M-Th: 11am-3pm, M-Th: 4:30-9:30pm, F-Sa: 12pm-3pm, F-Sa: 4:30-10pm, Su: 5pm-9pm

Ruan Thai Cuisine A $$

912.201.3534 147 Abercorn St. 912.231.6667 D7 Seasons of Japan Bistro D7 Sushi Zen $$ A A $$

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

Casual express setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere

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

Sakura $$

Asian

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

PJ Thai Cuisine $

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108 E.York St.

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912.443.9555

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

Zunzi’s $

314 W. Saint Julian St.

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

912.236.2066

Children’s Menu

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

Vegetarian Options

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

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:Beginning 5pm-11pm of next line

52 Barnard St.

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

Some restrictions may apply.

912.236.7777 Kayak Kafe´

Delivery Available.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar A $$

Fusion Eclectic

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

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

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

912.233.6394

Su: 12pm-11:30pm

317 W. Bryan St.

Large selection of pizzas and subs. Casual served in a casual eclectic atmosphere. dining atmosphere with outdoor patio seating. M-Th: 4pm-11:30pm, F-Sa: 12pm-12am,

912.234.2433

110 W Bryan St.

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

New York style pizzeria. Large menu selections Casual express setting that allows you to customize your own pizza, panini, and or bread bowl salad

606 Abercorn St. 912.495.0705

11 W. Liberty St.

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

912.292.1656 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912.232.3466 217 W. Broughton St. Leoci’s Trattoria H5 L8 Mellow Mushroom A $$ A $$

912.236.0530 420 E. Broughton St. Corleone’s Trattoria D1 A $$

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

M-Sa: 12pm-10pm, Su: 12pm-8pm 912.236.2744 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave.

PRICE

Screaming Mimi’s A $

Traditional Dining Pasta, Pizzerias, etc.

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Italian

135 W. Bay St.

119 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912.232.7070

912.232.2525 T-Rex Mex

Serving Tex-Mex style selections. Casual eclecTraditional Cuban dishes, including Cuban tic setting featuring local vibrant artwork. sandwiches, Paella, seafood and desserts. M-Th: 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, Su: 12:30pm-12pm, M-W: 11am-12pm, Su: 11am-9pm Th-Sa: 11am-1am

912.341.0200 18 E. State St. Rancho Alegre Juarez Mexican Restaurant $$ D10 A A $$

912.233.3131 5 E. River St. Cilantro’s Grill & Cantina B4 A $$

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

M-Sa: 11am-7pm

M-Su: 11am-11pm

Cuban, Mexican, etc.

Hispanic

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 Beginning of next line

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

218 W. Broughton St.

142 Montgomery St. 912.236.5464 20 E. Broughton St. Carlito’s Mexican Grill D1 $ A

M-Su: 11:30am-until

Casual eclectic setting with hookah. Serving traditional middle eastern cuisine.

912.443.1875 48 Whitaker St. 912.232.1881 Middle Eastern Cuisine F2 Mirage A $$ A $$

912.234.6168 118 E. Broughton St. 912.443.0414 Taste of India Express E6 $

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 $$

Children’s Menu

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

Vegetarian Options

Traditional Mexican selections served in a casual spacious setting.

$ Some restrictions may apply.

Relaxed intimate atmosphere. Large selection Authentic Indian cuisine. Known for their of traditional Greek dishes and pizza. curry. Served in a casual express setting.

D5 Papillote

Intimate express bistro setting. Menu features Classic Parisian bistro setting. Gastro pub Casual yet refined setting. Outdoor patio, offering authentic French fare. Seasonal menu light French fare and desserts with daily hand picked wine and beer selection, and a specials. menu inspired by the French brasseries of old. selections and extensive wine list. Tu-Sa: 10:30am -7pm, Su: 12am-5pm M-Sa: 11am-4pm, Th-Sa: 5pm-10pm M-Th: 6pm-10pm, F-Sa: 6pm-11pm

H11 Circa 1875 $$$ A

Delivery Available.

Olympia Cafe A $$

Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, etc.

Ethnic

French

Brasserie 529 A $$$

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M-F: 11am-8:30pm, Sa: 11am-3pm

Casual express setting serving hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, gyros, salads and sides.

Ben’s Neighborhood Grill H7 $$

M-Su: 6am-3pm

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

912.355.9250 4829 Waters Avenue 912.234.2260 2201 Waters Avenue 912.921.1510 11301 Abercorn St.

1651 E.Victory Dr.

912.354.7810

Rustic roadhouse atmosphere with jukebox and peanuts. Menu includes standard American steakhouse fare. Su-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm

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

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

912.234.5885 2430 Habersham St. 912.921.5712 17029 Abercorn St. Kennedy Fried Chicken C9 Logan’s Roadhouse L4 $ A $$

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

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

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

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

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

C8 Houlihan’s

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

7400 Skidaway Rd. 912.236.5547 10 E. Broad St. 912.303.0999 B8 Giorgio’s Subs & Deli J7 Green Truck Pub $$ A $

M-Sa: 11am-10pm, Sun: 10am-9pm

M-Su: 11am-12am

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 105 E. 37th St. 912.351.2274 7201 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

B8 Fiddler’s Seafood $$ A

1813 Bull St. 912.351.0302 4430 Habersham 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

912.352.2933 Form A $$

Casual coastal cuisine with an emphasis on fresh local seafood, local organic produce, hand cut steaks and nightly entrée features.

K10 Elizabeth on 37th A $$$

1514 Bull St. 912.201.1808

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

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

Children’s Menu

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

912.234.6778 2130 E.Victory Drive 912.232.3593 Coach’s Corner D12 Driftaway Cafe A A $ $$

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

Vegetarian Options

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

Delivery Available.

912.927.8700 11108 Abercorn St. 912.355.5956 4523 Habersham St. 912.353.9488 5320 Waters Ave. 912.351.9008 7080 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Butterhead Greens Cafe B8 Clary’s Cafe Bull Street Eatery Breakfast Place J8 B8 D11 $$ $$ $ $

Classic southern barbeque and seafood. Extensive menu choices include steaks, burgers, and desserts. Casual family setting. M-Su: 10:30-2pm, Su-Th: 2pm-10pm, F-Sa: 2pm-10:30pm

Some restrictions may apply.

M-Sa: 4pm-1am

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

Barnes Restaurant $$ A

Soul Food Showdown, A Taste of Heaven was forced to shut down due to an untimely accident. Well FED is happy to announce that they are back in business and we encourage all our readers to come out and support this little gem of a restaurant located in our very -Check out the Ad on pg. 47 912.349.6022 2402 Waters Avenue own neighborhood.

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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

L4 Bar Food

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

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

American

A Taste of Heaven $

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

Well FED 7010 Suite 2 Eisenhower Rd.

M-Sa: 11-9pm, Sun: 12-6pm

M-Sa: 11am-9pm

Homemade traditional soul food. Casual express setting.

M-Sa: 6am-6pm

M-Su: 11am-9:30pm

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

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

Asian

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.

912.354.6111 1100 Eisenhower Dr. 912.927.8599

13040 Abercorn St. 912.303.0555

7805 Abercorn St.

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

PRICE

Traditional buffet setting. Chinese and Ameri- Casual express setting. Large menu selection. can selections including crab legs and sushi. Serving traditional Chinese fare. M-Su: 11am-4pm, M-Th: 4:30-9:30pm, M-Su: 11am-10pm F-Sa: 4:30-10:30pm, Su: 4:30-9:30pm

Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine

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

480 Mall Blvd. 110 Eisenhower Dr. 912.401.0070 Asian Buffet I8 Beijing House II L2 $ $$

1801 Waters Ave. 912.691.8748

912.2349.9499

Casual setting with large bar. Large menu features seafood, pizza, steak, pasta, and sandwiches.

11215 Abercorn St.

Contemporary American setting. Specializing in steaks with other standard steakhouse menu selections. M-F: 11am-10pm, Sa: 4:30pm-10pm, Su: 12pm-10pm

308 Mall Way 912.921.2269

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

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

912.355.2761 2605 Skidaway Rd. 912.354.2524 6724 Waters Ave. 912.355.3383 Tyler’s Place Toni’s Steakhouse H7 WG Shuckers B2 $ A $$ A $$

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

Sports Bar atmosphere with varied selection of standard American fare. Large selection of beer and liquor.

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

Pizza galley and saloon. Large menu also Real pit cooked BBQ. Featuring local seafood includes pasta, salads, and stackers. “Home daily. Casual atmosphere. Catering available. of the original chicken finger.”

Children’s Menu

Traditional soul food. Southern cuisine served cafeteria style. Casual express setting with specials.

8 Gateway Blvd. 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912.354.3744 6730 Waters Ave 912.927.3280 912.352.8221 7000 LaRoche Ave. 912.354.8288 Spanky’s Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill L4 Sisters of the New South C11 Smoke Station BBQ H8 J7 A $ $ A $$ A $$

Contemporary casual setting. Menu includes Spacious lakeside setting. Serving seafood and BBQ standards specializing in ribs. Catering traditional southern fare. Available. M-Su: 4pm-10pm M-Sun 11am-10pm

Vegetarian Options

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

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

7403 Skidaway Rd.

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

K10

2019 Habersham St.

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

Some restrictions may apply.

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

Family friendly casual cafe that specializes in breakfaast. Daily lunch specials.Variety of delicious foods including lamb and more.

Narobia’s Grits & Gravy

Delivery Available.

2211 Skidaway Rd. 912.354.0006 2015 Waters Ave. 912.236.6262 912.234.5081 504 1/2 W. 42nd St. 912.232.1218 Sandfly Bar & Grill Shane’s Rib Shack Pearl’s Saltwater Grill J11 K10 H8 Shell House A $ A $$ A $$ $$

Fried plates, low country boils, fresh and cooked seafood with an attached Asian market.Take out only.

Off The Grill B7 $

912.355.8717 7805 Abercorn St. 912.231.0563 C9 Original Nancy’s Seafood C11 Ozzy’s Grill $$ $

M-Su: 5:30am-10pm

Tu-Su: 11am-8pm

912.692.0036

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.

H6 Midtown Deli $

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

Neighborhood Soul Food

American

Ma Randy’s $

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

M-Su: 11am-9pm

Sushi,Teriyaki, and other traditional Japanese dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with sit-down sushi bar. M-Th: 11-9:30pm, F:11-10:30pm, Sa: 12-10:30pm 912.920.3288 54 Montgomery Cross Rd.

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

Seasons of Japan Express I7 $

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

912.920.5504 11215 Abercorn St.

Japanese owned and operated. Casual intimate atmosphere serving traditional Japanese sushi and entrees. M-F: 11am-2:30 pm, M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-11pm

912.303.0141 1100 Eisenhower Dr.

6604 Waters Avenue 912.353.9281 7400 Abercorn St. L4 H7 Tangerine Fusion $$ A

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 Saigon Bistro F9 Saigon Flavors $$ $$

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912.355.0321

7601 Waters Ave.

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

912.351.9300 8465 Waters Avenue Wang’s II Chinese I8 $$

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

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

Sakura Japanese $

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

912.335.2025 5700 Waters Avenue 912.352.4182 Sushi Time Towa J6 Sushi-Zen $$ A $

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: M-Su: 11am-10pm 12pm-4pm 200 Eisenhower Dr. 912.920.3028 12322 Largo Drive 912.692.1394 7052 Hodgson Memorial Dr

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

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

912.236.8228 2315 Waters Ave. Noodle Bowl H7 $

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

Fast, traditional, Chinese take-out dining. Extensive selection with specials.

912.238.8815 2504 Skidaway Rd. Lisa’s Chinese Restaurant C9 $

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

Children’s Menu

New China Garden $

Traditional Thai cuisine served in a contempo- Casual express setting.Traditional Japanese rary intimate atmosphere. menu selections. M-F: 11am-3pm, Sa-Su: 12pm-3pm, M-Th: M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11:30-9:30pm, Su: 5pm-9:30pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10pm, Su: 5pmM-Sa: 10:30-10pm, Su: 4pm-9pm 11:30-9pm 9pm 912.920.7273 149 E. Montgomery Cross Rd 912.355.2100 7098 Hodgson Memorial D. 912.353.9281 7400 Abercorn St.

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

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

Vegetarian Options

Miyabi

K10

Delivery Available.

Masato of Japan $$ A

A $$ Some restrictions may apply.

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

Heiwa’s

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

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

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

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

Heiwa’s

7205 Waters Ave. 912.352.3838 7401 Skidaway Rd. 7640 Abercorn St. 912.355.8819 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

D10 Green Tea $

New York style Chinese drive thru restaurant

Egg Roll King

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Artisan bakery & Foodie destination serving lunch, desserts, coffee, espresso, and American/Italian breads. Free wifi. Tu-F: 9am-6pm, Sa: 9am-5pm

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

912.234.0876

M-Su: 10am-9pm

44 Posey Street

912.927.9953 13051 Abercorn St. La Nopalera L4 A $$

M-Sa: 12pm-9pm

912.335.7678

5205 Waters Ave.

912.232.1874

1611 Habersham St.

Menu features southwest, Caribbean and Latin inspired fare. Hand infused liquors. Contemporary atmosphere. M-Th: 5pm-10pm, F-Sa: 5pm-12am, Su: 5pm-9pm

912.961.7903 12308 Largo Dr. Sol Restaurant B8 A $$

M-Sa: 12pm-9pm

Traditional Mexican selections served in Mexi- Traditional Mexican selections served in Mexican themed setting. can themed setting

912.356.1333 5500 Abercorn St. La Nopalera I7 $$ A

Casual express dining. Mexican and southTraditional Cuban dishes, including Cuban western cantina, fresh, made to order. sandwiches, Paella, seafood and desserts. M-Th: 11am-9:30pm, F-Sa: 11am-10:30pm, M-Sa: 10am-8pm, Su: 12pm-6pm Su: 11am-9pm

2308 Skidaway Rd. 912.292.1656

PRICE

Casual intimate setting serving traditional Mexican fare. Daily specials

401 Mall Blvd.

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

7400 Abercorn St. 912.356.1020 El Potro F7

7405 Skidaway Rd. 912.920.0704 108 Mall Blvd. 8840 Abercorn St. 912.354.0300 Salsaritas Fresh Cantina La Xalapena Rancho Alegre H6 F9 C11 $ A A $$ $$ A

912.356.1800

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

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

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

912.921.5117 10510 Abercorn St. Jalapeno’s K10 Jalapeno’s $$ A $$ A

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

2311 Habersham St.

Cuban, Mexican, etc.

912.447.0400

Taste of India

Spacious casual atmosphere. Extensive menu Classic Mexican selections in a casual setting. Fresh chili made daily. Lunch and dinner includes standard traditional Mexican fare. specials. Daily specials. M-Th: 12pm-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-10pm, M-Sa: 11am-10pm Su: 12pm-8pm

1100 Eisenhower Dr. 912.692.8988 Cancun A $$

Hispanic

Traditional Mediterranean fare prepared with fresh ingredients in an express casual setting. Free wifi M-Th: 11am-9pm, F-Sa: 11am-9:30pm, Su: 11:30am-3pm

Shawarma King $

Children’s Menu

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting. Nightly food and drink specials, including all you can eat pasta on Wednesdays. M-Su: 11-10pm

912.352.4855

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

Authentic Jamaican menu includes jerk, oxtail, fish, and goat.Weekday lunch specials. Express and casual setting.

12409 White Bluff Rd.

M-Sa: 11am-8pm

Vegetarian Options

Troy Mediterranean Cuisine $$ A K5

Casual intimate setting. Authentic Jamaican cuisine that includes bbq jerk, pork, ribs, goat, peppered steak, and a variety of seafood. M-Th: 10am-9pm, F-Sa: 10am-11pm, Su: 12pm-6pm 912.225.4718 205 Montgomery Cross Rd.

912.355.6160 238 Eisenhower Dr. 912.358.0041 One Love John’s Jamaican J7 $ $

Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, etc.

Casual express setting. Middle Eastern fare with traditional deli selections.

Delivery Available.

M-Su: 6:30am-2:30pm

ine EFthnic Dining

715 Mall Blvd.

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

Some restrictions may apply.

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

Inviting local cafe with ample variety of coffeeClassic, casual, express takeout. Custom bakery, specializing in cakes and deserts with based beverages along with light lunch menu that lists deli sandwiches, soups, and salads. light lunch offerings.

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

4517 Habersham St. 912.352.8455 Al Salaam Deli $

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

Shake It Up Ogeechee River Coffee Co. $ $ E8

912.495.9292 2403 Bull Street 912.354.7420 Unforgettable Bakery & Deli Vincenzo’s Coffee Cafe N5 $ $ H7

Cafes Sweets Bakeries

Back in the Day Bakery $

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912.354.2356 4827 Waters Ave. Marco’s Pizza D8 $$

912.352.2233

531 Stephenson Ave. 912.921.7800 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.

PRICE

Casual colorful atmosphere. Interesting menu selection includes Greek, Caribbean, and American influences. M-Th: 11:30am-2:30pm,M-Th: 5pm-9pm, F-Sa: 11:30am-2:30pm, F-Sa: 5pm-10pm

912.352.3434 6825 Waters Avenue 912.349.6960 4521 Habersham St. Toucan Cafe H7 Vincenzo’s Pizza N5 $$ A $$

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

Healthy southern cuisine with Greek, Mediterranean, and Caribbean influences. Features a Large selection of specialty pizzas, hot subs, wings, etc. Express casual setting. daily sweet potato dish. M-Th: 11am-10pm, F-Sa: 11am-11pm, Su: M-Sa: 11am-9pm 12pm-10pm

Sweet Potatoes $ A

A 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

Children’s Menu

Fusion Eclectic

912.356.3100 1 Diamond Causeway 912.354.4005 4420 Habersham St. Costanzo’s Pizza F9 $$

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

Bella’s Italian Cafe A $$

Vegetarian Options

French influenced selections prepared with fresh and local fare. Fine dining in a casual and intimate bistro setting. M-Sa: 5pm-10pm

Some restrictions may apply.

205 E. 37th St.

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.

Delivery Available.

912.236.8533 Swank Bistro A $$

Traditional Dining Pasta, Pizzerias, etc.

Italian B8 Allyanna’s $$

Casual intimate café setting.Traditional bistro fare at lunch with more authentic French selections at dinner M-Sa: 11am-3pm, Th-Sa: 6pm-9pm, Su: 10am-3pm

Cafe 37 A $$

French

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Well FED Relaxed island atmosphere. Specialty pizzas, Pizzas, sandwiches, calzones, wings, barbeque. whole or by the slice. Low card menu, wraps, More than 160 varieties of import, craft and domestic beers, wine and coolers and more. M-Su: 12pm-10pm M-Su: 11-12am

M-W: 4pm-12am, Th-Su: 11am-3am

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912.786.7694

M-Su: 12pm-3am

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

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4B Old US Hwy 80 912.472.4044

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.

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

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

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

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

912.786.5870

103 Jones Ave

Mo-Su: 11-3am

M-Su: 4pm-till

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

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

Alcohol, beer, or wine available.

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

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

912.786.4442 33 Van Horne Ave. 1513 Butler Ave. 912.786.4745 404 Butler Ave. 912.786.4444 Sting Ray’s Seafood Spanky’s Beachside Rock House Bar & Grill O11 M10 N9 A $$ A $$ $$ A

912.786.8888 101 Lovell Avenue Pizza on Wheels I9 $$

Casual express setting serving pizza, tradiMix of American and Caribbean selections. tional American fare, and seafood. They have Daily specials and homemade desserts. an extent menu and child friendly seating Live Entertainment. seperate from the bar. M-Su: 11am-10pm

Children’s Menu

Large selection of seafood. Interesting Award winning seafood. Extensive menu includes pastas, steaks, beer-battered seafood selections mixed with standards. Signatures include flower pot bread and mojo hen. and various chef specials. M-Su: 11-10pm M-F: 4pm-?, Sa-Su: 12pm-?

Vegetarian Options

912.786.6109 1613 Strand Road 912.786.4227 1113 E. Hwy. 80 912.786.5900 15 Tybrisa Street 1213 Hwy 80 912.786.9874 North Beach Bar & Grill H10 Nickie’s Bar and Grill Marlin Monroe’s Surfside MacElwee’s Seafood N9 I11 $ A J11 A $-$$ A $$ A $$

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 Lighthouse Pizza 010 Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp M10 Huc-A-Poos Bites/ Booze 011 $ 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 H9 Dolphin Reef Restaurant 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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912.897.8277

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107 Charlotte Rd.

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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Bar Guide To Savannah & The Islands

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The price of a cup of coffee seems to be a wildly arbitrary thing. If you buy the huge, insulated mug at the convenience store, 32-ounce refills are about a dollar. Go to a local coffee shop featuring free trade or organic coffee and a 12-ounce cup can cost two or more dollars. The phrase “You get what you pay for” certainly applies when it comes to making sense of the price of coffee in the global market and in your mug. Here’s why there are so many options: The desire to control the cultivation, production and cost of coffee has existed almost as long as coffee itself. After its initial discovery in Ethiopia, export and trading of coffee began across the Red Sea in Yemen, centered around the seaport of Mocca (sometimes spelled Mocha—sound familiar?) Coffee cultivation spread to India and then to the islands of Indonesia, where the Dutch became major players in the coffee market. There are plenty of stories of political shenanigans, oppression of indigenous populations and shady financial dealings. Along the way coffee made it to the New World, then to South America. Today, coffee is traded on major futures and commodity markets, mainly in London and New York. The two main types of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans are of higher quality and favored by gourmet roasters. Robusta beans cost about 30% less than Arabica beans and are bought up mostly by the world’s “Big Four” corporate roasters:

By Scott Miller

Kraft, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, and Sara Lee. These four conglomerates purchase approximately 50% of the coffee produced worldwide. The coffee you find on most grocery store shelves is likely from one of those companies. Even attractively packaged coffees that might seem to be from a boutique “gourmet” roaster may actually be little more than slick marketing and a company that is actually owned by one of the Big Four. The price that corporate food companies pay for coffee is much lower than the price that a small, local roaster pays for his or her product. While there is plenty of coffee available from a country like Guatemala, there is a small amount that might meet the exacting demands a small-batch, artisan roaster is willing to consider for purchase. Since more and more people are discovering the joy of a well-roasted, fresh-brewed coffee, there is more competition and willingness to pay premium prices among the growing number of artisan roasters.

Every bean has a story; just ask and you might be both surprised and gratified to find out a bit more information about what is in your cup and how it made it’s way to you, the final link in the chain from tree to roaster to brew to cup.

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The beans used by all coffee roasters large and small come from the same growing regions, but your input can help in the decision making process, and you can find out more about the coffee you are buying when you talk in person with the roaster. It is the reason farmers’ markets are so enticing: you can actually hear directly from the producer detailed information about what you are buying.

The other factor to consider in the cost of a cup of coffee is the local aspect. Large franchise and corporate operations have a “lowest common denominator” in terms of quality to which they aim as well as reduced costs from quantity purchasing and national marketing options that may be out of reach for the budget-minded local entrepreneur. The small, local shop is seldom going to win a price war with a corporate giant. The nice thing that does happen when you support a locally-owned establishment is that you can usually speak directly with the owner or decision maker.

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The internet has been a great resource for connecting small roasters with farmers harvesting high-quality beans. This has made the commodity market pricing for cheap Robusta beans somewhat irrelevant as farmers and roasters can now interact outside of traditional market structures. In our shop now, Ogeechee River Coffee Company, we have coffee from Colombia that comes from three small farms in the La Plata area of Huila district. By working with a broker directly, we were able to find these excellent coffees and purchase these farms’ entire production. To encourage the farmers to continue growing and processing highquality coffee, we paid a premium price far above what the commodity market would have indicated. We do this gladly—both to foster a strong working relationship with the company and the farmers they represent and to have an exclusive coffee that is only available from our shop.

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artisan roasted coffee in habersham village 4517 habersham street open 7 am to 7 pm m-f / 8 am to 6 pm sat. www.ogeecheecoffee.com

About the Author: Scott Miller is the owner of Ogeechee River Coffee Company located in the Habersham Village. They serve and sell artisan coffees that are roasted in house at their full service coffee bar along with a full menu which includes cappuccino, herbal teas, salads, sandwiches, and more.

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Bacchus D3 New location. Relaxed ambiance. Extensive wine list with over 45 available by the glass.

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912.447.0943

M-Su: 5pm-until

In City Market. Nightly specials. Beer pong. Live entertainment.

20 E. Broughton St.

405 W. Congress St.

Historic dive bar. Regular drink specials. Limited menu. Free wings happy hour on Friday. M-W: 3pm-3am, T-Sa: 1pm-3am

409 W. Congress St. 912.232.5778 206 W. Saint Julian St. 912.238.1311

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

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

21 W. Bay St. 912.443.0855

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

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

912.233.1192 307 W. River St. 912.233.6136 21 E. McDonough St. 912.447.6952 125 W. Congress St. 912.236.5464 Moon River Brewing Co. B5 Murphy’s Law Irish Pub D2 Pour Larry’s C3 Rail Pub

M-F: 4pm-until, Sa: 11am-until

Spacious.Three bars and large stage. Regular local, regional, and national shows.

37 Whitaker St.

D4 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub B4

912.443.9956

M-Sa: 7pm-3am

Traditional Irish pub with Irish singing every night. Menu features classic American and Irish fare. M-Sa: 11pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm2:30am 127 W. Congress St. 912.233.9626 117 W. River St.

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

Jinx

7 E. Congress St. 912.236.2281

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

Hangfire

D6 D4 Mirage Contemporary Mediterranean menu. Classic casual Irish American pub. Serv- Relaxed lounge atmosphere. Regular live Intimate casual setting. Expansive bar music with no cover. with late night hookah lounge. Outdoor ing large breakfast, lunch and dinner seating also available. selections. Famous for nightly karaoke. M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 3pm-2am Su-W: 5pm-12am, Th-Sa: 5-2:30am M-Sa: 8am-3am, Su: 8am-2am

A3 McDonough’s

11 W. Bay St. 912.238.5367

Live Wire Music Hall

912.944.4343

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

B5 Jen’s & Friends

13 W. Bay St.

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

J.J. Bonerz

912.232.8501

M-Su: 5pm-1am

B3 Bayou Cafe

G2 D5 The Distillery Over 21 craft brews on tap. Classic Classic Parisian bistro setting. Gastro historic tavern setting. Serving lunch pub offering authentic French fare. and late night fare. Extensive wine selections. M-Th: 11am-1am, F-Sa: 11am-3am, M-Th: 6pm-10pm, F-Sa: 6pm-11pm Su: 12pm-9pm 912.443.1875 48 Whitaker St. 912.236.1772 416 W. Liberty St.

B6 Circa 1875

D3 Bay Cafe

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

Churchill’s Pub

Bar Bar

912.235.4442 309 W. Congress St. B7 Bernie’s River Street B7 Casual atmosphere on the river. Serving Part of the Club One establishment. Serving Cajun, Italian, American and standard American fare. Famous for Unpretentious and inviting. All games Large video bar and dance floor. seafood. Cozy with full bar. Open for free. Nightly specials. Karaoke and shows. over 20 years. Live music every night. oysters. M-Th: 11am-12am, F-Sa: 11am-3am, M-Sa: 11am-3am, Su: 11am -2am M-Th: 6pm –close, F-Sa: 5pm – close M-Su: 5pm-3am Su: 11am-2am 115 E. River St. 912.231.1910 219 W. Julian St. 912.234.6953 301 W. Bay St. 912.233.6411 14 N. Abercorn Ramp 912.236.1827

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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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What exactly is a bar? Is it any place that has a physical bar which you can sit at? Does it have to be a full bar or does just beer count too? What about a wine bar? Sake bar? Bar and grill? Well FED strives to give you the most accurate and complete listings possible, but we need your help. If you feel your bar should be included in the Well FED Bar Guide, contact us on Facebook or shoot an email to guide@wellfedsavannah.com.

26 D1

912.349.1549

38 MLK Jr Blvd

M-F: 11am-3pm, W-Th: 6pm-9pm F-Sa: 6pm-10pm

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

Festive casual saloon atmosphere. Dueling Pianos. Popular for special occasions

Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Bar

912.994.2291 309 W. Saint Julian St. 912.527.6453

Rooftop Tavern C3 in City Market Modern bar with daily happy hour and drink specials.Weekend DJ for dancing and only designated smoking section in downtown.

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D12 Large selection of standard American fare and bar food standards. Daily specials. Spacious sports bar atmosphere. M-Su: 11am-12am

13051 Abercorn St. 912.921.2269 11215 Abercorn St. C4 Flying Fish Bar & Grill B5 Island Daiquiri Cafe Casual local bar that offers standard Casual, intimate atmosphere. Popular American fare in a spacious setting with locals. Serving American fare and with pool tables and dart boards. seafood selections. M-F: 11am-2am, Sa: 11am-3am, Tu-Su: 11am-11pm Su: 11am-12am 912.897.2009 7906 Hwy 80 912.898.9001 J Mercer Blvd.

912.925.5398

L4 Leagues Monday-Thursday. Large spaSports Bar atmosphere with varied secious environment. Lots of tables. Menu lection of standard American fare. Large includes standard bar fare. selection of beer and liquor. M-Th: 11am-1am, F-Sa: 11am-2am, M-Sa: 3pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-2am Su: 1pm-1am

Southside Billiards Club L2 Tailgate Sports Bar

912.352.2933

Dew Drop Inn

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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 Sugar Daddy’s

912.897.6137

216 J Mercer Blvd

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

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

140 J Mercer Blvd.

Molly Maguire’s

912.898.4257

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

221 J MercerBlvd. 912.898.0852

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

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

Islander

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Wilmington Island

C4 Large British theme pub. Outdoor seating. Large group accommodations. Happy hour specials.

Britannia Pub

B8 Sandfly Bar & Grill K10 Casual local sports bar atmosphere. Although not actually a bar, this carryout Cozy local bar. Long happy hour. Darts, wine and gourmet foods shop has Menu includes standard American bar Texas Hold’em, and Karaoke. fare. become well known for its affordable selections and monthly wine dinners. M-Th: 2pm-11pm, F-Sa: 2pm-2am, M-F: 11:30am-2am, Sa: 3pm-2am, Su: 12:30pm-12am Su: 12pm-9pm M-F: 11am-7pm, Sa: 11am-6pm 11432 Abercorn St. 912.236.7642 1801 Habersham St. 912.354.8288 10 East Broad St. 912.927.9757 7360 Skidaway Rd.

Coach’s Corner

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Midtown Southside

D2 Six Pence Pub

D5 24 Beers on Tap and 50 Wines by the glass every day. Historic, yet casual, upscale environment. Opening Soon. 7 days a week for lunch and dinner 912.232.3328 220 W. Broughton

Temperance

Seed Eco Lounge

314 Williamson St. D3 Tantra Bar & Lounge D7 Casual English pub with classic historic Casual intimate atmosphere.Tapas, light Contemporary lounge club atmosphere. Casual intimate atmosphere. setting. European influenced pub fare fare and desserts. Extensive wine and Sushi and tapas. Regular shows and Eco-friendly bar serving and specialties. popular open mic. contemporary specialties. drink list. Kitchen open till midnight. M-Th: 11:30am-12am, F-Sa: 11:30am- M-Th: 5pm-2am, F-Sa: 5pm-3am M-Tu: 5pm-2am, W-Sa: 5pm-3am, Su: M-Sa: 5pm-3am 2am, Su: 11:30am- 10pm 6pm-2am Su: 10am-2pm 245 Bull St. 912.335.5852 109 Jefferson St. 912.231.0888 8 East Broughton St. 912.349.5100 39 Montgomery St. 912.233.3156

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Historic District

Rogue Water Two story historic loft with a relaxed atmosphere that features intimate indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar.

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601 1st St.

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912.786.0121

M10

Sand Bar

Relaxed island atmosphere. Specialty pizzas, whole or by the slice. Low card menu, wraps, and more. M-Su: 11-12am

33 Van Horne Ave.

Mix of American and Caribbean flair. Daily specials and homemade desserts. Live Entertainment. M-Su: 11am-10pm 1603 Strand Ave. 912.786.4442

M-Sa: 12pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-3am 912.786.7150

10 Tybrisa St. Huc-A-Poos Bites/ Booze H6

912.786.5506

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

1213 Hwy. 80 1512 Butler Ave. 912.786.5900 North Beach Bar & Grill H10 N10

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

Tybee Time

912.786.8304

M-Th: 5pm-3am, F-Su: 3pm-3am

Darts, Poker, foosball. Large selection of sandwiches and paninis. Sushi on Wednesdays.

725 1st St.

912.786.7707

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

1517 Butler Ave. N9

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

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

Seagrass Grill & Saloon H9 Doc’s Bar and Grill

Burgers, seafood, tacos, and big burritos served in a spacious sports bar atmosphere. Live entertainment and Karaoke. M-Su: 11-3am 912.786.7176 1516 Butler Ave.

Rock House Bar & Grill N9 Benny’s

912.7868966

Sports bar serving standard casual fare. Seafood selection includes oysters and snow crab legs. M-Sa: 4pm-3am, Su: 12:30pm-3am

Quarter Sports Bar and Grill

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