escape for a date
Forsyth Park Fountain january / february 2024
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THE OLDE PINK HOUSE : Located in an 18th Century Mansion , the Olde Pink House has a reputation as being one of Savannah ’ s most impressive dining experiences . The home was built in 1771 for the Habersham family . It was restored in 1992 and has been serving iconic dishes for three decades . The famous house specialty is the Crispy Scored Flounder . The fish is flash fried and served with apricot shallot chutney . It covered my entire plate and was delicious . I chose the creamy grits and collards as sides . The Low Country She Crab Soup and Lump Crab Hush Puppies are pure perfection . The restaurant offers live entertainment in Planters Tavern . It has been noted in numerous press reviews including Food & Wine – Most Romantic Restaurants in America .
COMMON THREAD : Located in an elegant historic 1897 house , the restaurant has romantic ambiance and excellent cuisine . Notice the rich wood staircase and details of the 19th century craftmanship . The restaurant was founded on the commitment of serving locally sourced foods … always fresh ! Try the Yellowfin Tuna , and the Tomato Salad . My husband is still raving about Richard ’ s Chicken , and I enjoyed the Georgia Prime Strip .
B . MATTHEW ’ S EATERY : Before a day of roaming along the River Front , go by B . Matthew ’ s for Brunch , which is served from 8 am – 3 pm , and dinner begins at 5:00 p . m . The locals eat here ! Start with fried green tomatoes . Brunch favorites include Shrimp & Grits or Biscuits & Gravy . Hungry ? Enjoy the Lumberjack Omelet . If it is a burger you crave , enjoy the Bourbon Bacon Burger . The Blue Crab Cakes is a signature dish at the restaurant along with Lemon Caper Brown Butter Salmon and Roasted Chicken Pot Pie . We loved the casual atmosphere .
EXPLORING SAVANNAH
FORSYTH PARK : You simply cannot go to Savannah without a visit to the famous Forsyth Park and fountain . The park is only a 2- minute walk from the Eliza Thompson House . Dating from 1851 , it is one of the oldest and prettiest urban parks in the U . S . It is home to one of Savannah ’ s most photographed sights : the Forsyth Fountain . Installed in 1858 , the fountain has always been one