Things-to-do In Savannah Blog

Although already a 5-star rated Savannah attraction, Savannah Taste Experience food tours stay on the lookout for new ways to showcase Savannah’s ever-growing and diversely delicious culinary scene. Their most recent addition is partnering with new restaurant, The Ordinary Pub, located on Broughton Street. This stop, as part of their First Squares food tour, features pork belly sliders, which are seared and then braised in Dr. Pepper overnight and are served with a dash of homemade raspberry-chipotle sauce and cilantro. The sliders are served alongside the Southern specialty Chow-Chow—a pickled relish—and a taste of Ordinary Pub’s key lime drops. Other updates are also afoot at Savannah Taste. Due to explosive growth since opening three years ago, they now have 9 foodie-and-history buff tour guides on staff and have added more time slots 7 days a week. In fact, many days…

Savannah Taste Experience’s New Website, Home & Away Magazine Feature, and 500+ TripAdvisor Reviews The No. 1 food tour in Savannah hits new milestones in its third year of business. SAVANNAH, August 13, 2015—Owning a small business can be quite a rollercoaster, but for Savannah Taste Experience, owners Stu and Donald Card are experiencing lots of positive momentum as they pass their business’ third anniversary. “We started this business in April 2012 with big hopes and dreams,” says Stu Card. “The support we’ve received from our partner businesses, locals, Visit Savannah, and visitors has been tremendous, and we can’t wait to see what the next three years bring.” Hitting 500 reviews on TripAdvisor recently was a big thrill, especially considering that all of these equate to maintaining a 5-star average. Reviews for tourism-related businesses are crucial for continued growth, and the brothers…

Is it almost May already?! Time flies, especially when you get to call Savannah your home. The weather is already pretty warm, the azaleas will absolutely take your breath away, and the events this May will have you outside enjoying all of the Spring sunshine. From launching a water assault on Tybee Island to chucking stones the Highland way, there is no shortage of outdoor fun in The Hostess City. SCAD Sand Art Festival: May 1, 2015—North Beach, Tybee Island Admission: Free Remember making sand catles on the beach when you were a kid? Well, the students Savannah College of Art and Design take it to a whole new level. This annual competition incorporates using sand and anything else found on the beach to create works of art. There are four categories: sand castle design (is your nostalgia kicking?), sand relief,…

March in Savannah is filled with excitement each and every year. It starts with the anticipation of the biggest party of the year: Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (one of the largest in the world!). Besides the main event, there are many other fantastic reasons to head on down to Savannah in March. We’ve compiled 7 of our favorite March activities and events below. 1. A Party with John Berendt—March 3, Jepson Center for the Arts, 6-8pm. Mr. Berendt, author and Pulitzer Prize nominee for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, will be in the mixing with the crowd and is scheduled to “make very brief remarks from the Eckberg Atrium grand staircase at 6:30pm,” according to Visit Savannah’s Event Calendar. Clary’s Café will also be offering free appetizers and Jamie Davis and the Equinox Trio will also be…

The No. 1 food tour in Savannah guides Georgia’s Culinary Explorer, Kate Parham Kordsmeier, around Savannah during a video shoot of its Famous & Secret East Side Food Tour. Explore Georgia, the state’s Department of Economic Development, features the Savannah Taste Experience food tour company in its first chapter of its Culinary Explorer video series. Food/travel writer Kate Parham Kordsmeier sampled her way through the Hostess City with co-founder Stu Card on a private Famous & Secret East Side food tour sprinkled with some history and to-go cups. Kordsmeier has written for more than 100 publications, and heads up the new Kate’s Culinary Blog for Explore Georgia. “I thought the Savannah Food Tour would be a perfect fit for our Georgia Culinary Expert video,” Explore Georgia’s Communications Specialist Lauren Cleland says. “And the video turned out great!” Culinary Expert Kate adds, “I think Savannah is one of the…

Savannah has long been in the culinary world discussions, especially recently with the influx of world-class chefs and provocative new restaurants popping up all over the city. But an important part of making a foodie city function is keeping it appropriately caffeinated. So here’s a wee graphic to help you find Savannah’s Best Coffee Spots.

Since our delicious food tours go to lunch, dinner and dessert spots, we don’t get to talk about breakfast too much—which is a shame because we are breakfast and coffee fanatics! We’ve got a mix of new, old, fast and Slo-vannah breakfast places so you can pick which suits your mood and schedule. THE COLLINS QUARTER This new gorgeous spot on the corner of bustling Bull and Oglethorpe has made quite a splash since opening this year, especially since Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Sofia Vergara, and Joe Manganiello were spotted sharing some laughs through the window. Definitely a great place to go if you want to ease into your day, but the counter service can get you out the door quickly, too. Their coffee is from Toby’s Estate Coffee based in Brooklyn, New York, and they offer espresso, leaf teas, cold brews,…

It seems that every year, Savannah adds a new culinary and beverage event to the annual calendar—which makes foodies like us very, very happy. Since you’re foodies (and drinkies? Guess that’s not a word but let’s go with it!), we thought you’d appreciate a rundown of these events so you can mark your calendars for the ones that make you want to chuck the scale and enjoy a feast and/or round of good cheer. Still have questions about Savannah food or drinks events? Send us a tweet @SavannahTaste or post it to our Facebook and we’ll be sure to get back to you—or turn your question into a full blog post! 1. Savannah Food & Wine Festival When: 3rd Saturday in November Cost: Main event, Taste of Savannah, around $50. Other events priced individually.  Vibe: Arguably the biggest food and drink event in Savannah, the…

Our first Savannah Taste Experience Blog! After more than two and 1/2 years of pouring our hearts and souls into developing our two 5-star rated food tours, we’re ready to help visitors and locals experience Savannah virtually. This blog will include reviews of Savannah restaurants, dishes, recipes, cookbooks, events and more, plus we’ll highlight the best day trips, places to stay, and other must-see activities in Savannah so you can make the most of your time while you’re in our fantastic Hostess City. You’ll also find guest blogs from our partners, commentary about food news, and be clued in on what’s happening with our family-owned and operated business as we head into our third year. As we continue to design new experiences for food and drink loving tourists and residents, we’ll be asking for your input about potential new ventures and what…

This weekend Savannah hosted thousands of visitors for it’s annual Craft Brew Fest. Although the dozens of craft breweries and ale aficionados have packed up their convention gear and headed back to their respective homes, Savannah’s craft brew scene doesn’t just crawl into a hole and hide until next year. Savannah, sometimes called the “Toast-Us City” as a play on its long-held distinction as the Hostess City, continues to build momentum in the craft beer industry with a new production brewery opening in 2014 (Service Brewery) and two more slated to debut in late 2014. Here’s how to soak in all the suds Savannah has to offer in one weekend while keeping your wits about you. Thankfully, Savannah’s to-go cup freedom means you’ll never have to chug a brew before heading to the next establishment, so you can savor every last drop…

Every year, millions of women flock to Savannah, many for a girls’ getaway weekend, mother/daughter trip, sister retreat, bachelorette party, or for a destination wedding. No matter the reason for visiting, Savannah has a ton of fun to offer ladies whether you want to enjoy our boutique shopping, inventive cocktails, rooftop views, or modern mixed with traditional Southern cuisine. Whatever your fancy, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained—especially with a to-go cup in your hand along the way thanks to Savannah’s open-container law. Friday A quick, fun way to get acclimated with the city is to go on a tour. Of course, we recommend you start with one of our delicious food tours that takes you to several restaurants and specialty food stops that will help to give you a lay of the land, a bit of the history of the…