GA Trip: Part 2

After a few days with my family we headed down to see the other half (Nathan's half) for the rest of the week. 

On Monday my in-laws graciously keep all 5 grandchildren so Melissa (SIL) and I could spend the day in Savannah.  After a little consignment shopping we headed downtown for lunch.

Chive Sea Bar & Lounge: this place was pretty fun and the food was very good. The interior was decorated in an art-deco style and they even had a black and white movie playing. I want to go back for dinner when Nathan and I can dress up.

My baked haddock over vegetable risotto was amazing and...

...Melissa's crab-cake served over a fried green tomato look scrumptious. 

We, of course, couldn't pass up looking around the Paris Market. 

While out Tuesday we bumped into Nathan's BFF from childhood. He hadn't met George yet so it was a sweet quick visit.

I was able to hang-out with my besties for a little while one night. 

This is us trying to get a good picture...

Cousin time!

Savannah Jazz Festival

Last weekend was the Savannah Jazz Festival. Nathan and I are not huge jazz fans but we enjoy hearing it live. We had never been but it's free and you get to sit outside, eat, and drink a glass of wine or beer. The weather is finally cooling off a bit so we decided to check it out.


It rained on the drive down but we were hoping that it would miss the park. It didn't and it ended up raing half the time we were there. It was worth it and we stayed until about 9.

Our friends the Flemings joined us in the fun...

...and their son enjoyed getting to know the Savannah ladies and playing in the rain.

Next weekend (7-8) is the Folk Festival and I think we're going to try a go. Maybe it won't rain!

Weekend In Savannah

Two weekends ago Nathan and I headed down to Savannah after we had finished working at the bakery in the morning. We checked into the Marriot and then headed downtown for some window shopping and eating.

Saturday night we ate dinner at Vinnie Van Go Go's in the market district. I think they have the best pizza in Savannah and the best outdoor seating.

Artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and Italian sausage...yummy!

After walking a few blocks to burn off a little pizza went stopped by The Distillery for a couple craft beers. They have 25 taps and rotate the beer they serve. The atmosphere is very nice and the menu looked really good. We'll have to go back sometime when we haven't already eaten.

Sunday morning we got up and walked down Bay street to B. Matthews Eatery for brunch. I had called ahead because someone told me that we should make resurvations. We showed up right at 9 when they opened and there was already a small line. After we ate we knew why.

Nathan ordered a opened-faced salmon BLT that was topped with a poached egg. It tasted just as amazing as it looked.


I had a crab, atichoke and goat cheese omlette served with fruit and yummy stone ground grits. It was by far the best omlette I've ever had.

I have more pictures but for some reason my computer won't upload them right now. We went to church after eating at B. Matthews and then ate lunch at Blowin Smoke BBQ. Their beer selection was pretty good and they had fried pickles! We've been looking for fried pickles since we left Charlotte so we were pretty excited. After doing some antiqueing we headed back to Statesboro. It was a nice time to get away and just spend time together. Hopefully we can take a trip to Charlotte soon to visit friends and all of our favorite spots.