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Do you love food? Like to try some of the out-of-the-way places in Savannah that have delectable fare? We have the tour for you! The Foody Tour takes you in an air-conditioned coach to no less than 7 different places for artesian baked goods and culinary traditions. Sample shrimp and grits, BBQ, fried green tomatoes, southern fried chicken, mac and cheese, chocolate truffles, cupcakes to name a few of the items offered AND get in to see Paula Deen’s restaurant and store (one of the samples is an item off of her buffet). Enjoy the narrated tour and fun guide has he tells you about Savannah’s rich culinary history, and tells you some of the city’s best kept secrets.

The tour is $45 per seat, lasts approximately 3 hours and departs from the Savannah Visitor’s Center at 301 MLK Blvd. THIS TOUR IS A MUST if you love food. Call 912-234-3440 for reservations. www.foodytours.com

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The Savannah CraftBrew Fest will be the area’s first-ever opportunity to experience a two-day festival devoted to the craft beer lover. Meet brewers from across the US while tasting premium craft beer on beautiful Savannah Harbor. This festival offers a Friday evening craft beer and food pairing dinner focusing on Georgia beer, with proceeds benefiting Senior Citizens, Inc. On Saturday, the grand tasting event kicks off with live musical performances and a full day of craft beer tasting on the Esplanade of the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

We recommend:

Craft Brew Grand Tasting
Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Esplanade, Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
$35 per person
Overlooking the Savannah River and beautiful Historic Savannah, this outdoor event will feature 120 different craft brews, live entertainment, delicious food offerings and souvenir items for sale.

For more information on the Craft Brew Fest and the buy tickets please visit their website: www.savannahcraftbrewfest.com

Stay on Tybee and visit the Craft Brew Fest - Tybee Vacation Rentals has lodging specials available!

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Tybee Island has some very fine restaurants. Come be a part of their showcase at the Taste of Tybee being held August 21st from 5:30-7:30 at the Pier. Cost for non-members is $25 and includes drinks and food for the cost. For more information call 912.644.6434.

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Want something different? Don’t want to cook? You’re on vacation! Let someone else cook for you. We recommend Thrive, our newest partner. How about Free Range Chicken Salad with Almonds, Cranberries and Red Grapes? Curried Chicken Salad with Pineapple, Raisins and Cashews? Four Cheese Stuffed Portobellos. Carmelized Onion and Blue Cheese Quiche? Sound delectable? The chefs at Thrive use freshly prepared ingredients, many local and many organic. You can stop in and stock up for a weekend or week. They also supply picnic baskets, ideal for the beach.

Location: 4700E US Hwy 80, on Whitemarsh Island, across from the WalMart/Public Shopping Center; just minutes from Tybee.

Hours: 11:00 am-8:00 pm Mon-Sat.

Call 912.898.2131 and look for Thrive on Savannahmenu.com.

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          Oysters are not only delicious, but they’re also one of the most nutritionally well balanced of foods, containing protein, carbohydrates and lipids. The National Heart and Lung Institute suggest oysters as an ideal food for inclusion in low-cholesterol diets. Oysters are an excellent source of vitamins A, B1(thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C (ascorbic acid) and D (calciferol). Four or five medium size oysters supply the recommended daily allowance of iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus.

Folklore says that oysters should be eaten only in months with “r’s” in them—September, October, etc…. Actually that’s a myth: oysters can be eaten Continue Reading »

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