The first day features a “behind the scenes” tour of the resort’s kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.
Sex and the City in Savannah
If you’re watching TV I’m sure you know that the movie – Sex and the City – premiers this weekend. Is Carrie finally getting together with Mr. Big – and what about Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda? I don’t know if the movie will wrap up all the storylines, that remains to be seen.
In any case, the movie Opens at at Regal Cinema 10, 1132 Shawnee Street near Savannah Mall on Saturday May 30.  Come early to Savannah Mall’s Food Court for lunch, dinner or treat to celebrate the fun, dramatic movie.
Don’t forget:Â Sex and City T-shirts from Steve & Barry’s in Savannah Mall, a store where everything is priced $8.98 or less … everyday!
For more information about Savannah Mall, visit www.savannahmall.com
Georgia Teen Is Named Best Teen Chef 2008
ATLANTA (GA) – A Georgia teen turned up the heat in the kitchen on Saturday, May 17, emerging as “Best Teen Chef 2008.” Jonathan Miller of Savannah, GA won the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition, sponsored by The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, becoming the ninth winner to lay claim to the title since the Competition’s inception in 2000. [Read more…]
Coastal Jazz Present the Will Goble Group – Savannah, GA
(Savannah, GA) The Will Goble Group, Will Goble- upright bass, Dave Potter- drums, and Austin Johnson- piano… all natives of North Carolina, have been captivating audiences with a sultry and seductive jazz that pours out onto the city streets and fills in the gaps between various jazz genres. The accomplished trio has been playing together for years and considered by some to be a wonder that has yet to be fully discovered.
Mr. Goble performs throughout the United States; both as part of his trio and also as a much in-demand bassist for other musicians. He boasts a full, dark sound,
a strong desire to swing, and the commitment to support his fellow musicians
in any ensemble. Mr. Goble has appeared as a sideman with Grammy award-winning pianist Marcus Roberts and with numerous other notable artists, including Vincent Gardner, Wycliffe Gordon, Kevin Bales, Scotty Barnhart, Barry Green, Philip Harper, Jason Marsalis, Takana Miyamoto, and Stephen Riley among others. He currently performs frequently as a member of the David Guidi Quartet, as well as the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet.
South Carolina State Parks Go Wireless
COLUMBIA – There’s now a 40-acre permanent “cloud†over Hickory Knob State Resort Park. And that’s a good thing. The 1,100-acre park on the shores of Lake Thurmond in McCormick County is one of the first in the S.C. State Park Service to offer wireless Internet access to visitors.
At Hickory Knob, the service is in the form of a “wireless cloud†that covers the park’s restaurant, lodge rooms, swimming pool area and meeting facilities, as well as the historic Guillebeau House.
Across the state, free wireless Internet access is now available in and around the ranger station at Myrtle Beach State Park, in and around the park store at Devils Fork State Park on Lake Jocassee, in and around the Visitors Center on S.C. 11 at Table Rock State Park, in andn around the office at Santee State Park on Lake Marion, and at the Drummond Conference Center at Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area. [Read more…]