Today's Meanderings

Maker’s Mark Bill Samuels Jr. Pays a Visit

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

It's not enough that this seventh generation whiskey maker runs one the most recognizably branded Kentucky bourbons in the world -- he's also a roving ambassador for the Loretto, Ky.-based distiller. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="216" caption="Kyle Mangini has a bottle of Maker's Mark signed by Bill Samuels Jr."][/caption] Samuels was guest of ...

Luca Fedrigo Makes His Case For Veronese Wines

Monday, November 17th, 2008

It was a delight to spend time last week with L'Arco Wine proprietor and winemaker Luca Fedrigo. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="216" caption="Luca Fedrigo"][/caption] Close to sell-out crowds enjoyed more than a half dozen wines and matched courses during dinners at Elizabeth on 37th and Noble Fare. A tasting event held Friday night ...

Ruth’s Chris Opens in Savannah

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Lucky Savannahians got their fill of prime aged beef this weekend after three nights of VIP events to celebrate the opening of the city's first Ruth's Chris Steak House. Franchise owners Jeff and Paula Conway were in the house and anxious to show guests around the remarkable renovation the couple backed ...

Sante Magazine honors Elizabeth on 37th

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

This fine dining trade publication has honored Elizabeth on 37th with a Sante 2008 Restaurant Award for the Fine Dining in the Southeast for Wine Hospitality. That comes as no surprise to those of us who consider Gary and Greg Butch our "go-to guys" for a remarkable cellar, knowledgeable selections and ...

L’Arco wines showcased at Noble Fare Dinner

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

L'Arco importer Steve Lawrence of Terra Verus Importers will host a dinner at the restaurant Wednesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wine maker Luca Fedrigo makes a stellar family of Italian wines - and this will be a great opportunity to sample this geographic portion of Lawrence's book of fine ...