By Tim A. Rutherford
My first visit to 700 Drayton, the restaurant of the elegant Mansion on Forsyth Park, was passable. Barely open two months, a key member of the culinary team had left, the wine program suffered from serious shortcomings and he menu was not what savvy diners would expect from a hotel property boasting four diamonds from AAA.
Those were their manager’s words. The menu was “dumbed down,” he said, and the wine list “sophomoric.”
And the ensuing three years have been rocky, with the restaurant sometimes faltering with no executive …

This review originally appeared in March 2007 — and I’m happy to report that this Midtown restaurant continues to be innovative and delicious. A new addition, New South Express, is located next door and specializes in meat-and-two quick lunches, $10, and dinners, $15.

By Tim A. Rutherford
Miss T.J. was caught in cross-town traffic the evening of our dinner. I took the chance to sip a glass of wine and study the dinner menu. Since launching dinner just a few months ago, both chefs have worked diligently to iron out kinks in …

By Tim A. Rutherford
At a time when other Tybee Island restaurateurs are lamenting rising taxes, declining numbers of diners and pulling up stakes, one little eatery keeps on cooking.
Sundae Caf

February2008: Several changes have been made in the kitchen since this feature initially appeared — but one thing has remained consistent. Jazz’d continues to deliver very good food, exemplary service and an exciting atmosphere for tapas lovers. — TR
By Tim A. Rutherford

Gleaming glass and steel stand in contrast to old brick …

This feature appeared in Fall 2007. B. Matthew’s remains a favorite destination — for breakfast as well as dinner. Casual atmosphere, elegant, value-packed food. — TR

By Tim A. Rutherford
That first few seconds after a waiter places the plate communicates immediately how the rest of the meal will go.
Is the …