I have a soft spot for Georgia. My grandparents lived in this state for as long as I can remember so I've had many fond memories of my visits with them in Marietta. This time around, I hit the coast and spent some time in Savannah. I love Savannah. It's such a beautiful city with so many charming buildings, people and the food...well, what can I say? I basically ate the entire time I was here.
I couldn't stop in the city without a visit to
Paula Deen's restaurant, Lady and her sons. I didn't want to plan the day too much so I just hit the downtown area to see where it took me. It just so happened to take me to Paula Deen. In fact, I wasn't the only one who somehow gravitated towards the building. I arrived around 2pm hungry for lunch and took a card from the host to be allowed in the building. Once I stepped foot in the restaurant, I was then directed to the elevators to go upstairs to be seated. What? Upstairs? Well, it might seem like a small restaurant but it's jammed packed with people for one good reason.
Butter.
I couldn't make up my mind so I decided to go to the "all you care to eat" buffet. I am not a big fan of buffets and don't eat at them often but people told me it was good so I had to try. Well, two servings later, I have to tell you that yes...it was gooood! I dined on fried catfish, cornbread, collard greens, grits, mac n' cheese, biscuits, creamed corn and to top it all off, banana pie. Ok, I don't usually eat this way but I just had to. Thank you Paula Deen!
I usually run off to the next city but decided to stay a few days in Savannah. I attended the local Moose Lodge's bingo night and toured around the town some more. I don't know what Paula Deen put in her food but the following day, I just HAD to have it again. After searching for a parking space for about fourty-five minutes, I finally found a spot and scrambled to find that little slice of heaven again. I found it but arrived one minute before lunch closed. It wasn't in the cards for me that day. Maybe for a good reason. Instead I toured around some more and decided to head to the famous Bonaventure Cemetary. As luck would have it, I arrived one minute before closing time so I had a nice view from the gate. It didn't matter. I loved everything in Savannah.
Thank you Savannah for your hospitality. I will be back.
I have a soft spot for Georgia. My grandparents lived in this state for as long as I can remember so I've had many fond memories of my visits with them in Marietta. This time around, I hit the coast and spent some time in Savannah. I love Savannah. It's such a beautiful city with so many charming buildings, people and the food...well, what can I say? I basically ate the entire time I was here.
