Aqua Star, which also offers a stunning dinner view of the Savannah waterfront, is the site of a 5-course, 5-wine dinner featuring Rodney Strong wines. Executive Chef Roger Michel has paired an exquisite menu with some of Rodney Strong’s finest wines. Guest speaker will be Heather Hanks from Rodney Strong Vineyards.

Menu

Local Red Snapper fillets and Hudson River foie gras with fresh artichokes and black truffle sauce
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2007

Le Puy lentil soup with Nieman Ranch ham, Crispy merguez and curry dusted crème fraiche dollop
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007

Lemon ginger sorbet with honey lavender biscotti crumble

Rosemary coffee marinated Mallard duck breast and Kirshwasser grignottes jus Braised red and green Brussels sprouts. Fondant potatoes
Alexander’s Crown Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Trio of rhubarb desserts, Leopold’s vanilla ice cream,
Symmetry – Alexander Valley Red Meritage – 2005

Oct. 1-Oct. 31 at participating restaurants

Chocoholic Passport, $35

VIP Passport, $50, includes VIP reception at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m. Free hors d’oeuvres, chocolate martini drink specials and Chocolate treats

The Chocoholic Frolic is the premiere dessert tasting event in Savannah, with something for everyone’s sweet tooth. All proceeds raised through sales of the Chocoholic Frolic Passport go directly to local breast cancer research, support and education.

To participate all you have to do is log onto liblines.org to order your Chocoholic Frolic Passport. Then select whether you want to pick up the Chocoholic Frolic Passport at Savannah Menu or have it shipped right to your home or business.

Starting Oct. 1- Oct. 31, take the Chocoholic Frolic Passport to any of the restaurants below to receive your one free chocolate treat per passport. The treat is the restaurant’s choice and size.

Sponsoring agency LibLines is a non-profit organization that encourages and facilitates open communication between breast cancer fighters and their families and friends through targeted greeting cards. Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards providing services for people battling the disease as well as research and education.

Participating Restaurants:

Ruth’s Chris Steak House   –   B. Matthews Eatery

Chili’s   -   Wright Square Cafe

Cupcake Emporium   -   Jazz’d Tapas Bar

The Crab Shack   -   Caraway Cafe

Savannah Rum Runners   -   River Street Sweets

LuLu’s Chocolate Bar   -   Ele Fine Fusion

Thrive   -   Aqua Star

Alligator Soul   -   Sol

K’Bella Gourmet Carry Out   -   Johnny Harris

The Kershaw national sales manager, Marc Wade, will be on hand all day to answer your questions and demonstrate the remarkable line of Shun by Kershaw. These are knives that are as functional as they are beautiful, as comfortable to use as they are sturdy.

Saturday, for only as long as limited supplies last, you can take home a 4-inch Shun Damascus-look Santoku mini-chef’s knife for just $39.95. It’s small, razor sharp and and just as enjoyable to use as its bigger brothers!

I’m a knife geek, and favor the Shun line over all others. The handles are remarkably comfortable, the edge durable and precise, the styling elegant. using a Shun is like cutting with a work of art.

Compare to up to $100 or more around the Internet!

7th Annual Savannah

Food & Wine Fest

4-7 p.m., Greek Orthodox Hellenic Center

The 7th annual Savannah International Food and Wine Festival held at the Greek Orthodox Hellenic Center. More than 50 wines from around the world will complement signature dishes from some of Savannah’s finest restaurants.

The price is still an unbelievable $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available at area package stores.

For more information, a list of participating restaurants or to buy tickets online, visit the event website.

Proceeds benefit the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society scholarship fund and charitable organizations.

This is not to be confused with the Greek Festival which takes place in mid-October.

Among this weekend’s specials are:

Shrimp Salad
Soft poached shrimp resting on top of a baby greens salad wrapped in cucumber. Served with fried goat cheese and a champagne vinaigrette

Coconut Clams
Littleneck clams simmered in coconut milk with fresh lemongrass and lime. Accompanied by shaved radish and toasted baguette

Grouper Medallions
Twin cuts of grouper pan seared and resting on slow cooked collard greens and a crispy Anna potato wedge

Pork Tenderloin
Braised in beef stock and red wine. Served with sweet cipolini onion, baby carrots and a natural braising reduction.

TONIGHT (Thursday, Sept. 10)! Eddie Wilson, piano and vocals. Your favorite hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s! 7:30-11 p.m.