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Long Weekend in Savannah, GA

Long Weekend in Savannah, GA

by Amber Miller · Nov 28, 2019

Long Weekend in Savannah, GA

November 5 - 8, 2019

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Sometimes the stars align, no one has overtime that week, and you are able to plan a trip to Savannah with friends. We were able to enjoy nice dinners, a haunted pub crawl, and walks around town with our friends Kelly & Joe. They had to head back a day before us for work, but on our last night Chris & I checked out some of the events at the Savannah Food & Wine Festival for the first time. In total, we had 4 days to spend in Savannah, Georgia this trip.

Where We Stayed

East Bay Inn

We wanted to stay someplace that would provide a walkable distance to the restaurants and activities that we hoped to enjoy during our visit. After talking it over, we decided to stay on Bay Street at the East Bay Inn. 

East Bay Inn was built in 1852, and offers unique rooms of various sizes that include a minifridge, robes, and turndown service. Many rooms at East Bay Inn are pet friendly. They currently offer a complementary glass of wine or beer with each night at the inn. 

We really enjoyed our stay at the inn. The accommodations were a great mix of old charm and modern comfort & convenience. The staff were all very attentive and friendly throughout our entire stay. 

 

Savannah East Bay Inn
Room at East Bay Inn in Savannah GA
Reserve a Room

DAY 1: East Bay Inn / Dinner at The Grey

Dinner at The Grey

After checking in at East Bay Inn, and enjoying our complementary drink at the tavern downstairs, we walked to The Grey for dinner. Chris and I had been to The Grey for the first time  earlier in the year, and were eager to share the memorable experience with our friends.

Chris enjoyed a variety of oysters, and the flavored popcorn was excellent as usual. We all enjoyed a dish called “Middlins” – a yummy take on shrimp & grits. We also tried the “yard bird” – chicken with garlic & greens, and smoked lamb tacos. 

Sign at The Grey in Savannah GA
Kitchen at The Grey in Savannah GA
Middlins Entree at The Grey in Savannah GA
Taco Entree at The Grey in Savannah
Apple Dessert at the Grey in Savannah GA
The Grey Restaurant

DAY 2: Coffee Fox / Cemetery / Zunzis / Naan / Haunted Pub Crawl

The Coffee Fox

Savannah the Coffee Fox

To start the day, we stopped at the Coffee Fox for a breakfast snack and coffee. Nitro cold brew, Mexican Mocha, Granola Yogurt, and a jalapeño cheddar muffin were the perfect start to the day. 

After breakfast and coffee, we went for a walk around downtown Savannah. It was awesome to have Joe, a former resident of Savannah, around for the walk to point out some of the easily missed sites along the way.

The Coffee Fox
Coffee drinks at the Coffee Fox in Savannah GA
Breakfast at the Coffee Fox in Savannah GA

Colonial Park Cemetery

Wall in Colonial Park Cemetery

One of the highlights of our walk around Savannah was a stroll through Colonial Park Cemetery. 
The cemetery was established in 1750, and was the main cemetery for Savannah’s earliest residents until 1853.  As the city grew and changed many of the early graves were paved over or moved. The cemetery became a city park in 1896. Currently the cemetery encompasses nearly 6 acres and contains over 9,000 graves.

While Chris and I had walked through the cemetery once before, we had not noticed the gravestones attached to the back wall. Joe pointed out the gravestones and explained that those headstones were there as a result of cemetery renovations, changes, and vandalism that caused those stones to be broken or uprooted. They were placed on the wall as a way to preserve the memory of those deceased whose stones could not be properly returned to the original spot or the original placement was unknown. Thanks, Joe!

Graves at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah GA
Squirrel at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah GA
Colonial Park Cemetery

Lunch at Zunzi's

Sign at Zunzis in Savannah GA
Lunch at Zunzis in Savannah GA
Zunzi's

For lunch my old college friend, Edward, was able to meet us for lunch. A Savannah native, he recommended we check our Zunzi’s, and we were not disappointed! All of the sandwiches are excellent. I personally tried the Conquistador sandwich. Make sure you get the S*** Yeah Sauce! Needless to say, I was quite excited to realize they also have a location in Atlanta. 

Friends at Zunzis for Lunch

Walking Around Savannah

St Johns Cathedral in Savannah GA
St John Cathedral
Savannah GA River Street Steps
River Street Steps
Cat in Window in Savannah GA
Cats & Coddiwomple - Savannah, GA!
Savannah GA Peregrin Hotel
Perry Lane Hotel Savannah

Dinner at Naan on Broughton

After our walk we went back to the hotel to relax for a little while. Then we met up in the hotel tavern for a pre-dinner refreshment before walking to Naan on Broughton. We were all craving Indian food and it did not disappoint. We had samosas, korma, & vindaloo. All of the food was delicious, and the generous portion sizes filled us up in preparation for our Pub Tour.

Naan on Broughton
Naan on Broughton Sign
Joe eating at Naan on Broughton
Food at Naan on Broughton

Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour

One of the highlights of our trip was getting to go on a Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour. We started our tour at Six Pence Pub before heading to the very haunted Sorrel-Weed House. We grabbed another drink at the 17 Hundred 90 Inn, and visited the Colonial Park Cemetery at night. We also stopped by the Marshall House & heard a modern ghost story of a SCAD student who fell to his death tagging a building. 

Savannah Six Pence Pub
Friends on Haunted Pub Tour in Savannah
Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour
McDonoughs Pub Sign Savannah
17 Hundred 90 Inn Savannah

Other bars on the tour included the haunted McDonough’s & a quick stop in O’Connell’s Lounge for a final drink. Our final stop was in Wright Square, the site of many hangings in early Savannah. 

Savannah Colonial Park Cemetery by Moonlight
Savannah Colonial Park Cemetery at Night

Day 3: Treylor Park/ Ferry / Food & Wine Festival

Brunch at Treylor Park

For our last day, our friends had to head back home so Chris and I were on our own. We decided to sleep in and head out to brunch at Treylor Park. We opted to enjoy the nice weather sitting out on the patio. The Treylor Park Nachos Grande is a huge plate of waffle fries dressed up like nachos. They are absolutely delicious, and hit the spot the morning after a pub crawl. 

Chris walking up to Treylor Park Restaurant in Savannah
Chris at Treylor Park Savannah

For food we got the Treylor Park Nachos Grande, which is a huge plate of waffle fries dressed up like nachos. They are absolutely delicious, and hit the spot the morning after a pub crawl. 

Treylor Park Fries

The Prickly Pear Margaritas were the perfect blend of spicy and sweet & a good complement to the nachos. And our experience at Treylor Park was made all the better by “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” on the TV above the bar! 

Amber at Treylor Park Savannah
Prickly Pear Margarita at Treylor Park
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation on the TV at Treylor Park
Treylor Park

Savannah Belles Ferry

Savannah River Street Lights

We took the Savannah Belles Ferry across the Savannah River to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa for the Grand Reserve Tasting Event – a part of the Savannah Food & Wine Festival. The Ferry is free, and I can’t believe this was my first time riding it as often as I have been to Savannah. 

First ride on the Savannah Ferry
Savannah Belles Ferry Information
Savannah Belles Ferry Schedule
Savannah Juliette Low Ferry
Chris on the Savannah Ferry

We really enjoyed riding the ferry and took lots of pictures. Funny how sometimes the inexpensive or unexpected parts of a trip end up being among the most memorable! We took the ferry twice – to and from the Grand Reserve Tasting Event.

Savannah Food & Wine Festival

Grand Reserve Tasting

Our first Savannah Food & Wine Festival event was the Grand Reserve Tasting held at the Westin Savannah Harbor hotel. 

The event is an all-inclusive event featuring over 50 wines, cocktails, and snacks. We had a lot of fun talking with the wine representatives and participating in the wine pull (where you draw a cork with a number out of a tumbler and get a surprise bottle of wine). Other activities included a live auction, a silent auction, and a spirits pull. We chose not to participate in the live auction this year, as memories of our financial situation after Taste of the Nation 2018 in Atlanta were a little too fresh. LOL.

Savannah Food & Wine Festival - Grand Reserve Tasting
Savannah Food and Wine Festival Grand Reserve Tasting
Savannah Food and Wine Festival tents at grand reserve tasting
Chris at Savannah Food and Wine Festival Grand Reserve Tasting

Secret Savannah Speakeasy

Savannah Food and Wine Festival at the Railroad Museum
Savannah Railroad Museum Train
Savannah Speakeasy Sign at Food and Wine Festival;
Chris at Savannah Railroad Museum
Selfie at Savannah Speakeasy

Our second event of the Savannah Food & Wine Festival was the Secret Savannah Speakeasy at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. The 1920’s themed event featured a cocktail contest, lots of food, and live music. We also had a lot of fun in the photo booth. My favorite cocktail, made with Aperol, won the contest! We only got to attend a total of 3 events this year, but of those, if I had to pick a favorite event, this would be it.

Savannah Food and Wine Speakeasy Photo Booth
Savannah Food & Wine Festival- Speakeasy

DAY 4: Fox & Fig / E Shaver Bookseller / Big Green Egg Master Class

Brunch at Fox & Fig Cafe

Savannah Fox and Fig Entrance

Before heading back home, we got to enjoy one more morning & early afternoon in Savannah. We started the day with brunch at Fox & Fig Plant Based Cafe. Chris enjoyed the Fox Burger, and I had the Gunslinger Pancakes. Cold brew coffee & lattes topped off the meal quite well. The food was amazing, and the beautiful view added to the overall experience. They only have a few tables outside, but if you can snag one, do it!

Fox & Fig Cafe
Chris with Veggie Burger at Fox and Fig
Pancakes and coffee at Fox and Fig Savannah
View from table at Fox and Fig Savannah

E Shaver Booksellers

E Shaver Bookseller Savannah GA
Gray cat at E Shaver Bookseller Savannah

After brunch we went for a walk, and spent a while at E. Shaver Bookseller. I had been wanting to visit this bookstore for quite a while, and that is before I knew they had shop cats! I plan to go back every time I am in Savannah. Tons of books and 3 cats! What’s not to love!?

Tabby Cat at E Shaver Bookseller Savannah
Orange cat at E Shaver Bookseller Savannah
E. Shaver Bookseller

Big Green Egg Master Class

Our last activity before heading home was our last Savannah Food & Wine Festival Event – the Big Green Egg Master Class. 
We headed to the Peregrin rooftop bar on top of the Perry Lane Hotel for a class on how to make El Pastor Tacos on the Big Green Egg. We were also treated to a demonstration on how to make a rum cocktail.

Chris at Perry Lane Hotel Savannah
Big Green Egg Taco Class
Ingredients in Mixing Bowls at Big Green Egg Class in Savannah

The Executive Chef and Head Bartender from Edmund’s Oast in Charleston, SC – Bob Cook & Jayce McConnell – treated us to the lessons and lunch. These guys were a lot of fun, and the food and cocktails were top notch. 

Cocktail time at Big Green Egg Class
Big Green Egg Class in Savannah GA
El Pastor Taco at Big Green Egg Class
Savannah Food & Wine Festival

Unfortunately, the end of the class meant it was time to stretch our legs for a few minutes and get in the car to head back to Atlanta.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the trip to Savannah was a lot of fun. We were able to fit in a lot of different activities in a long weekend, and having friends along for most of the trip made the entire experience even better. Writing this, I am already craving another Treylor Park margarita & a lazy afternoon browsing the E. Shaver Bookstore in the company of cats.

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