Things-to-do In Savannah Blog

It’s been a dream for the crew at Savannah Taste Experience to open a brick and mortar location in downtown Savannah to showcase delectable culinary treats, food-related souvenirs, and one-of-a-kind kitchen items. Even more so, a place where guests could gather, learn together and savor in the flavors of southern cuisine in an education lounge…

Savannah is known for its dripping moss oak trees, beautiful green squares and historic landmarks. But did you know that this southern city is home to some of the freshest seafood, delicious treats and delectable dishes in the Lowcountry? If you’re only in town for a few days, the options can be overwhelming. So, we’ve…

Famous & Secret East Side Food Tour Written By: Rosalind Stefanac As first-time visitors to Savannah, my sister and I had only a few days to experience this charming, historic spot. Our mission was simple: explore the city and sample that tasty southern cuisine we’d been hearing so much about. There was one caveat, however. We…

Savannah has one of America’s most walkable downtowns with its easy-to-navigate grid system developed by urban planner George Oglethorpe, and we can’t recommend walking tours enough as a top thing to do in Savannah. In fact, downtown Savannah has a walk score of 88. Thanks to Oglethorpe’s vision, Savannah’s downtown is also one of the most…

The Joy of Julia Child: 25 Quotes We Love 1. “I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.” 2.  “…no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” 3. “People who love to eat are always the best people.” 4. “Cooking is like love. It should be entered into…

Fourth of July is just around the corner, so we’ve collected a few Southern recipes to help make your holiday celebration extra tasty–most which can be made ahead of time to save you time (and sanity!). Which ones will you whip up next month? Southern Living’s Succotash Salad These bright red tomatoes with pops of yellow…

Savannah tops Charleston, Miami, and Sydney, Australia in list of up-and-coming best food cities June 7, 2018—Tripadvisor recently released “10 Best Food Cities & Food Tours in the World,” which compiled data to identify which activity is most popular among travelers. The piece reveals that “food tours are the fastest-growing experiences category on their site” and listed Savannah Taste Experience as the second-most booked food tour in the top emerging food cities in the world behind Tours Voir Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. Savannah Taste Experience also just earned Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame award, which recognizes businesses that have earned a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for five years in a row. And Savannah’s overall food scene has recently been earning lots of attention as well, including taking the 4th spot in Tripadvisor’s “10 Best Foodie Vacations in America: Destinations and…

Last month, we had a giveaway to our newsletter subscribers for a signed copy of our new book, Savannah Food: A Delicious History. To enter, fans had to ask us a question about Savannah’s food scene, and we loved reading all the questions as they came in. We answered a few of our favorites in this video,…

The Funky Brunch’s griddle tables for make-your-own pancakes When touring Savannah, it is easy to get swept up in the nostalgia and ambiance of the historic city. With all of its diverse culture and myriad of activities, you are sure to be kept busy and well entertained. However, your Savannah vacation would not be complete…

Earlier this month, we emailed our newsletter subscribers with an opportunity to win a free signed copy of our new book, Savannah Food: A Delicious History(you can sign up on our website–scroll down to the footer–to join our list and be in the know when we do special giveaways, events, and more). To enter our giveaway, all…

Savannah is slowly coming around to the food truck craze, and starting just last month, a few food trucks are permitted to serve food between 10pm and 5am off of Johnson Square, with other designated food truck zones located at Daffin Park and the Scarborough, Minick, and Paulson sports complexes (read the most recent government updates here)….

The Starland District, defined as the stretch between Forsyth Park and Victory Drive, has long been beloved by in-the-know SCAD students and Savannah residents. It’s artsy, funky, walkable, and displays spectacular Victorian architecture. Restaurants in this district often started out as residential homes that have been converted into cozy hotspots, and First Fridays in Starland fill the streets with vendors and musicians with a block party vibe. The most exciting part of the Starland District to us, of course, is the food. Within a one square mile, 10 delicious restaurants make Starland the off-the-beaten-path place to get your grub on in Savannah. The Staples These restaurants have stood the test of time and helped keep this neighborhood afloat through ups and downs. Elizabeth on 37th (1981) Elizabeth on 37th has been serving some of the best fine dining in Savannah for…