by By Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
Photos courtesy of polipoaugusta.com So often Italian food is thought of for only special occasions: homemade pasta, fine wine, authentic dishes. Kevin Goldsmith’s new project — Trattoria Polipo — is setting out to change that. After selling the local staple Takosushi...
by By Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
As North Augusta grows, it is wonderful to see the vibrant community change. The most recent addition to the food and beverage scene is Town Square Olive Oil & Wine, located on Georgia Avenue. Owners Tia and Joey Harville elevated the concept of an olive oil shop,...
by By Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
By Griffin Nelson Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee For thousands of years, alcohol was a necessary part of almost every civilization. The fermentation process would kill potential bacteria, making it often the safer drink before water purification methods were invented....
by By Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
By Griffin Nelson Photos by Jane Kortright You don’t have to be a cheesecake person to appreciate the desserts at Arie’s Artisan Cheesecake. You don’t have to be a sweets person or even eat dairy to enjoy one of the many flavors available in the shop at 1202 Town Park...
by By Griffin Nelson | Food
By Griffin Nelson Photos courtesy of Inicio Reservations have been made and the meal has even been paid for in advance. We arrive around the time I would normally be getting ready for bed. It was the last reservation available and I’ve heard it’s worth it. The server...
by By Vera Stewart | Food, In Good Taste
By Vera Stewart Photos by Brent Cline Over my almost 40-year career, I have had to reinvent myself and my craft many times by creating “twists” that give recipes a new look or taste. Sometimes this even includes creating a new display for a familiar favorite. As...