South Magazine - Oct-Nov 2006

  Fresh is the word for Local 11 Ten, opening this fall at the corner of Bull and Duffy streets. According to chef Keith Latture, this new Mediterranean spot will combine flavors of France, Spain and Italy with local, seasonal…

  The staff is loyal, the dining room appropriately worn and the food is a concoction of family recipes and Southern classics. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tourist, a longtime local or Daryl Hannah sucking down shakes; at Clary’s…

  The Film Festival isn’t just a series of screenings. It’s a weeklong festival including everything from adjudicated films to panel discussions; from fabulous opening night receptions to intimate after- parties. You’ll want to do your research to find out…

  THE LADY AND SONS It was the “Hey Y’all” heard round the world. Since her show, “Cooking with Paula Deen” debuted on the Food Network in 2002, the contagious country-fried drawl of The Lady has infected households around the…

  The Lucas Theatre’s closing was a sorry near-end for what was once a grand and widely admired building. Built during the prosperous post-World War I era by Savannah native Arthur Lucas, the Lucas was one of the many “movie…

The inside story on the growth of the Savannah Film Festival and how it’s become one of the hottest tickets in town.

Vocalists of all levels descend upon Savannah’s karaoke bars in search of their three minutes of fame.

  Whether it’s campy ghost tours complete with costumes, or scientific investigations including sophisticated equipment, Savannah’s ghost stories attract tourists and natives alike. Louis Clausi, of Savannah Hearse Tours, theorizes on the popularity of ghostly tales, “...it’s a little bit of…

The true story of the good pirates of Savannah.

  Savannah has a strong reputation as a film friendly town, and there are more than a few savvy residents that keep the city in the cinematic spotlight. Some make movies or train the filmmakers of tomorrow while others preserve…