Bliss and Dan

Two quick notes:

• It's cold. At night, at least. We just saw on the TV it's supposed to be in the 20s Saturday evening. And last night, our light jackets weren't enough. Pack accordingly, if you haven't already packed.
• Bliss and I had an amazing Valentine's Day meal at the Sapphire Grill (thanks, Courtney and Paul!). Highly recommended if you have some free time while you are in Savannah. Try the crab cakes and red snapper ... and basically anything else on the menu.

Posted by Dan Washburn at 9:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

OK. We've nailed down the plan for the barbecue dinner on Friday, the day before the wedding. Everyone is welcome to come! We do need to give the restaurant an idea of how many people will be showing up, however — so please let us know if you will be making an appearance and how many people will be coming with you (you can leave a comment on this post or you can email dan@blissanddan.com or bliss@blissanddan.com).

Here are the details:

When: Friday, February 17, 2007, 4-7 pm (you can show up any time within that window)
Where: B. Matthews Eatery, 325 East Bay Street, near Habersham (map), Tel: 912-233-1319. I found this somewhere online: "Built in 1792 as one of the first taverns in Georgia and the oldest tavern still standing, B. Matthew's Eatery is a delight to the senses ..."
Menu: Hand pulled pork shoulder, Beef brisket, Smoked chicken, Jalapeno cheddar corn bread, Creamy garden cole slaw, BBQ baked beans, Grilled marinated vegetables, Double fudge chocolate butterscotch cake (there may also be a couple additions)
Beverages: Keg of beer, case of wine, and other non-alcoholic beverages
Music: The great Heather Shayne Blakeslee has agreed to play a set, and Brian Huskey, owner of B. Matthews, said this: "We welcome any musical endeavors, maybe we will pitch in!!" So, who knows what will happen! I have asked if they have a piano. If so, Bliss' brother A.J. can blow you away with his skills. If they don't have a piano, maybe we can convince him to pack his melodica.
Dress Code: None.

Should be a great time. Hope to see you all there! Again, please drop us a note if you think you'll be able to make it.

UPDATE: More about B. Matthews from the owner: "The earliest records regarding the building date from 1792. It is the oldest tavern in the south. The bar is on the National Historic Register. It has been a brothel, strip bar, Lamp Post Tavern, and several other restaurants ..."

Posted by Dan Washburn at 11:11 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

One comment we heard pretty consistently when we were checking out potential wedding reception venues back in June was that the Marshall House has pretty great food. Things on the culinary front only seemed to get better when the reception manager pulled out a long list of menu options, all of which looked so tasty it was difficult to make a final decision. Here's a preview of what we came up with for the reception menu:

• Carving Station with Uniformed Chef: Prime Rib of Beef with Cocktail Rolls, Horseradish Cream Whole Breast of Oven Roasted Turkey with Creamy Mustard, Mayonnaise
• Fresh Steamed Shrimp with Cheese Grits
• Brochette with Diced Onions, Tomatoes, Calamata Olive Tapenade, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil
• Caesar Style Salad with Shaved Whole Block Parmesan Cheese and Herbed Croutons
• Grilled and Marinated Vegetables including Zucchini, Squash, Onions and Tomatoes
• Crisped Flounder Strips with Dill Shallot Sauce
• Sesame Glazed Chicken Tenderloin with Asian Ponzu Dipping Sauce
• Domestic and Imported Cheese with Fresh Fruits

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