by Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
Photos by Jane Kortright “Wine is one of those things that people get really timid about,” says Jason Jones, owner of Augusta Wine Company. “But there’s no pretension here. I don’t judge anyone’s wine knowledge level. Historically, sommeliers have been very...
by Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
Photos by Jane Kortright Chantel Weed, the owner of ChantillyLace Kitchen and maker of the brand’s Hot Honey, is on a mission. She is determined to achieve the perfect spice level for her customers. Every person has a spice level preference, and while some are...
by Griffin Nelson | Food, Palate
Photography by Jane Kortright When I lived in Florence, Italy, there was a popular pizza place called Gusta Pizza. Everyone knew it was the best pizza around and even a simple margherita there was better than anything else in town. When I met Gil Rowland, he cited —...
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 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 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....
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