Savannahians can now satisfy their sweet tooth in so many ways—cupcakes by Tier Luxury Cakes and Sweet Carolina Cupcakes, gourmet fine chocolates at Chocolat by Adam Turoni, cookies from two sets of best friends turned business partners at Two Smart Cookies and Maison de Macarons, and an assortment of baked goodies at Lulus Chocolate Bar and Savannah Rum Runners. And with wedding and event season hitting full steam in the spring, what better time than now to learn about these confectionary geniuses who whip up wedding cakes, party favors and bites of deliciousness on a near-daily basis?

Images by Kate Blohm

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Come one, come all to the first SLIDELUCK event in Savannah! SLIDELUCK is a non-profit potluck like you’ve never seen before. Attendees bring food, drinks or their own artwork to share with everyone and the meal is followed by a slideshow of local artists’ work. SLIDELUCK’s goal is to be a forum about art within the community and to also expose local artists to curators and art lovers within the city.

Images by Katherine Phillips

October 7, 2012 Savannah’s Picnic in The Park

The welcome was warmer than the weather at Savannah’s Picnic In the Park. Parkers was one of the sponsors of this years blanket-booming event with the unified theme ‘Some Enchanted Evening’. The attendees’ interpretation of fantasy brought a fun whimsy to Forsythe Park! The many tents and blankets prepared thier fairytale picnics for the ‘Best Picnic’ judging. Their was a perpetually pink tent for ‘Princess with a Purpose’ and a Wizard of Oz tent complete with yellow brick road along with two of each of Dorothy’s travel companions.

The hospitality and creativity from we received from each picnic was nothing short of Southern hospitality at it’s finest. Everyone really put their best dish and picnic theme forward. Also notable was the Alice in Wonderland picnic (tea cups and cookies with clock frosting), Ali Baba and the Forty Theives, and Pappy’s picnic I simply call “Chilling out Southern Style”. Though it wasn’t exactly the ‘theme’ of the day, he did have a whole tent wall of photos from picnics past, many taken with or by SOUTH Magazine!

At once several costumed characters including Prince Charming, Cinderella, Jack Sparrow, Snow White, Robin Hood and several other favorites came through the Forsythe making it feel like a theme park. Picnic attendees, young and old, delighted in taking photos with their favorite fairytale characters.

Not to be outdone, the pet costume contest; sponsored by TailSpin and 98.7 The River, got the dogs to induldge in fantasy as one by one they paraded across the stage dressed as fairies and princessess.

Event coverage by SHENA And The Fashion Rehabber for SOUTH TV/photo by Sweetzs

The 10th annual Savannah International Food and Wine Festival 2012 will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 4 to 7 PM at 14 West Anderson St., St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. The best news?? It’s only a short 15-minute walk from Azalea Inn and Gardens.

The proceeds of this festival benefit the many local, regional and national charities of the Greek Ladies Orthodox Philoptochos Society as well as their local scholarship fund. Admission is only $30 in advance or $35 at the door making it one of the best deals in town! There will be over 12 restaurants serving signature dishes from around the world and at least 50 wines to please your palate! Additionally there will be a silent auction from 4 to 6 PM.

Established in 1931 by the Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, the Philoptochos Society is the largest organization of Greek Orthodox Women involved in philanthropic work. It is also the second largest women’s philanthropic organization in the US in terms of money donated to charity, second only to the Jewish women’s group, Sisterhood of Hadassah.

Call or book online now to reserve your room at Azalea Inn & Gardens, Savannah’s bed and breakfast of choice. 800-582-3823 azeleainn.com

B. Matthew’s Eatery is throwing a celebration before closing on September 4th for renovations. There will be tons of great food, wine, and live music starting Monday and continuing the festivities through Labor Day weekend. Check out B. Matthew’s website for this weeks daily specials and live music line up.
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The South’s biggest and brightest stars in the food world meet the most distinguished vintners and artisans from the United States at picturesque Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina to offer a truly unique festival experience pairing live entertainment with a diverse array of southern cuisine and informative, energetic celebrity cooking demonstrations during the week of Monday, November 14-Sunday, November 20, 2011. Home to The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, which was named the “#1 Best Resort in the US” by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the gorgeous, lush Lowcountry destination known as Palmetto Bluff is the backdrop to this collaborative, charitable, event that takes guests on an unparalleled sensory experience and redefines the way southern cuisine is perceived.

The 11th Annual Taste of Savannah®: Connecting Through Coastal Cuisine, will showcase cuisine prepared by Savannah’s most exceptional restaurants and caterers.

Admission:$20 per person, Children 5 and under are free
Website: www.savannahsoulfoodfestival.com
Phone: 912.308.0379

The Inaugural Savannah Soul Food Festivalwill be held at The Coastal Empire Fair Grounds on Sunday, September 4 & Monday, September 5, 2011! Admission includes free entertainment throughout the day, group rates available.

Visit here to purchase tickets.