Food Show 2021
If a chef is an artist, then their signature dish is the masterpiece. These featured dishes represent each of these local chef’s favorite regional flavors and secret techniques, with a twist of their own personal style. Let these exceptional dishes inspire your next great Southern meal — or venture out to taste for yourself.
Photography / John Alexander & D. Paul Graham

Short Rib Hot Plate Braised bone in short rib, coffee whiskey glaze and toasted sesame, over creamed collards, Southern corn bread and red wine onion jam.

(L-R) Chefs Marcus Bryant, Justin Grizzard, Daniel Gattone, Kenny Tobin
Common
118 E Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
912.777.3742
broughtoncommon.com

Sautéed Shrimp with Creole Sauce

Young Guns / Ricardo Martinez, Alejandro Espinosa, Jamar Hill, Edgar Gomez, Maria Becerril. (Dish by Phil Bradley).
The Alida Hotel
The Alida’s Young Guns:
The teaching kitchen atmosphere at Rhett first implemented by Chef Jason Starnes, has become a part of the culinary culture. Rhett has made it their mission to support and nurture young, aspiring chefs; a new initiative entitled ‘Young Guns Program.’ The goal — to spotlight the incredible team in Rhett’s kitchen and allow that talent to grow and shine.
412 Williamson St.
Savannah, GA
912.715.7000
thealidahotel.com

Grilled Flank Steak Seasoned in a marinade of Balsamic vinegar, garlic, & olive oil. Thinly sliced and served with charred tomatoes & broccolini. Topped with herb butter.

Executive Chef / Joe Pribelsky
Jazz’d
118 E Broughton St.
Savannah, GA 52 Barnard St.
912.236.7777
jazzdtapasbar.com

Tuna Bites Sashimi grade tuna, blackened with a Thai chili sauce.

Kitchen Manager / Matt Seay
CoCo’s Sunset Grille
1A Old Us Highway 80
Tybee Island, GA
912.786.7810
Cocostybee.com

Owner / Slade Dye
Edible Arrangements
It’s the same visual splendor as a traditional bouquet, but with a tasty twist that offers a feast for the senses. Each piece is handcrafted using fresh, delicious fruit that is grown, picked, and prepared to exact standards.
10010 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA
912.925.8742
ediblearrangements.com

Salmon B.L.T. Grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet on Brioche with hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and topped with pesto mayo.

Owners / Robyn and Michele Quattlebaum
Driftaway Cafe
7400 Skidaway Rd.
Savannah, GA
912.303.0999
driftawaycafe.com

Cooler weather calls for campfires and with that comes s’mores! Indulging in this treat ignites the feeling of nostalgia, making you appreciate life’s simplest of joys.

Pastry Sous Chef / Meredith Sowell
Perry Lane Emporium
254 E Perry St.
Savannah, GA
912.559.8400
emporiumsavannah.com

Potato Gnocchi Charred scallion butter, peas, Parmesan.

Owner and Executive Chef / Greg Garrison and Chef de Cuisine / Anthony Smith
Repeal 33
125 MLK Blvd.
Savannah, GA
912.200.9255
repeal33savannah.com

Molcajete A lava rock filled with grilled asada steak, chicken and shrimp, simmered in ranchero sauce and topped with melted Oaxaca cheese. Choose your spice level and make your own delicious tacos with warm tortillas!

Owners / L-R Sergio Ortiz, Temo Ortiz and Sergio Calderon
Tequila’s Town
109 Whitaker St.
Savannah, GA
912.236.3222
tequilastown.com

Redneck Nachos House fried chips, pulled pork shoulder, white cheddar sauce, Championship BBQ sauce, pickled jalapenos.

Owner / Nate Shaffer
Wiley’s Championship BBQ
4700 Highway 80, E.
Savannah, GA
912.201.3259
wileyschampionshipbbq.com

Chicken Caesar Wrap Spinach wrap with romaine, Parmesan, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, onion and a creamy Caesar dressing.

Owner / Paula Lechter
bar.food
4523 Habersham St.
Savannah, GA
912.355.5956
savannahbarfood.com

Carne Asada Marinated grilled steak, guacamole, refried beans, fresh tortillas, charred tomato salsa, chilaquiles with poblano crema, pickled onions, queso fresco.
Plant Riverside District / Savannah Tequila Co.
400 W River St.
Savannah, GA
912.373.9100
plantriverside.com/eat-drink

Chicken enchiladas served with rice and beans, lettuce, queso, avocado and pico de gallo.

Chef Christian Santiago / Vinny Patel
Orale Tacos +
111 W Congress St.
Savannah, GA
912.349.6012
oraletacoplus.com

Pan seared sea scallops, wild mushroom risotto, ginger-carrot reduction pea coulis, baby carrot, pea shoot salad.

Executive Chef / Joshua Fryer
A.lure
309 W Congress St.
Savannah, GA
912.233.2158
aluresavannah.com

Elevated pub fare with fresh ingredients like these corned beef spring rolls.

Baseball legend and restaurant namesake, John Joseph McGraw.

Owner / Don McGraw
John McGraw’s Irish Pub
Be sure to stop in and raise a glass, as John McGraw’s expects to open its doors later this year. Sláinte!
14 N Abercorn Ramp
Savannah, GA
Phone, Web and Restaurant Coming Soon!

My Friend’s Burger Black Angus burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions, a juicy fried egg, ketchup, mayo, and mustard.

Owners / Gay Fortson and Libby Miller
Friendship Coffee
205 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Suite I
Savannah, GA | 912.335.7634
friendshipcoffeeco.com

Fried Green Tomatoes Roasted red pepper coulis, sweet and spicy jelly, goat cheese, balsamic.

Executive Chef / Matt Valentino
The Pearl
55 Calhoun St.
Bluffton, SC
843.757.5511
thepearlbluffton.com
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