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Eat It & Like It
A discussion of food and food trends across Coastal Georgia/South Carolina and Florida
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Maizal: Savannah’s First Gluten Free Cafe
Savannah is getting its first fully gluten-free Colombian café, and it started with one arepa. Marisol Borrego and Big Bon Bodega’s Shahin Afsharian explain…
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Brunch at Husk: One of Savannah’s Most Overlooked Meals
Savannah’s brunch scene has come a long way in 16 years, but Husk rarely gets mentioned in the conversation. Jesse takes in the new fall brunch menu at 12 West…
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Growing Up Russo and a Signficant Seafood Legacy
At age three, Charles Russo stood on a milk crate in his grandfather’s Savannah fish shop and learned to cut fish. Now he owns Russo Seafood in Bluffton. We…
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Savannah’s Romano’s Grill? Hope you aren’t in a hurry
In 16 years of Eat It and Like It, I can count on one hand the times I’ve warned you about a restaurant. This week is one of them. A […] <p>The…
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Steakhouse Season in Savannah: Oak Is Coming
Oak Steakhouse is headed to Savannah. The acclaimed Charleston-born steakhouse will open in 2027 at the Sable House, a newly renovated boutique hotel on…
Eat It & Like ItAsia Harold talks about Farm Day Picnic 2026
The Forsyth Park Farmers Market’s biggest fundraiser of the year has a new address. Jesse is joined by Executive Director Asia Harold to talk about the…
Eat It & Like ItSavannah Square Pops Celebrating 10 Years
Ten years, twenty-five flavors, and an army of Girl Scouts who won’t stop talking about it. Judd Wiggins from Savannah Square Pops joins Jesse to mark a…
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A Visit with Lowcountry Restaurant Owner Sally Zuniga
Jesse catches up with Sally Zuniga, who along with her husband owns five Lowcountry restaurants — Tio’s on Hilton Head and in Bluffton, Fiddler’s…
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Eat It: Florida Amelia Island’s Dining Month: September
Everyone assumes a food promotion like this means fixed-price, three-course fine dining. Turns out Amelia Island’s Dining Month is nothing like that, and…
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Talkin’ Shop (food) with a Savannah Local
This week Jesse’s joined by Brian Baraniak, owner of B&P Painting and one of this year’s Burger Bash sponsors — but painting takes a back seat…
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Eating and Liking on Netflix
A few years back, Jesse got a random email that turned into an on-camera stint hosting wine expert Jermaine Stone around Savannah for “Street…
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The Eat It and Like It Burger Bash 2026: What is It?
Burger Bash is back for year two, and Jesse’s breaking down what it actually is (hint: not a contest, no voting, no prizes — just great burgers). This…
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Pure Cafe and Bakery: Beaufort’s Only 100% Gluten-Free Bakery
A visit to Beaufort, SC to meet the three owners behind Pure Cafe and Bakery — the region’s only fully celiac-safe, nut-free bakery, drawing customers…
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Shawn Hill is The Reluctant Foodie
Jesse is joined by Shawn Hill — aka The Reluctant Foodie SC — a Beaufort-based videographer, marketing pro, and accidental food content creator who’s…
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Savannah’s Bandana Burger: Rising Stars
Jesse is joined by William LaFlower, the energetic co-owner of Bandana Burger in Savannah’s Habersham Village, for a fast-moving conversation about…
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Monday with Maggie: Eating Good in the Neighborhood
Maggie is back for a visit to talk about what she has been eating and liking on the island the last few weeks. A few visits to some popular spots […]…
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The Future of Savannah’s 45 Bistro
In this episode, Jesse clears up the weekend rumor mill surrounding one of Savannah’s most beloved old-school restaurants: 45 Bistro. After word spread that…
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Savannah Heeler Supper Club
This week, we are joined by chef Shannon Foeller to talk about Healer Supper Club, a fast-growing Savannah dinner experience built around creativity, community…
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Hilton Head Island’s Capri Pizza: Coming Soon
Jesse spends a few minutes talking about the new Casual Italian eats spot coming to Hilton Head Island’s South End. Capri Pizza HHI will offer Chicago…
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Review: Hilton Head Island’s Thai Smile
On this episode of the Eat It and Like It Podcast, Jesse catches up with Hilton Head Island’s Monica Jacobs, better known as The Sandwich Maven, to talk about…
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Savannah’s Olympia Cafe will not return: The Rest of the Story
Olympia Cafe has been part of Savannah’s River Street story for roughly 30 years, but this week brought confirmation that the beloved Greek restaurant will not…
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Savannah’s First City Brewing: A first look
On this episode of the Eat It and Like It Podcast, Jesse visits First City Brewery, a new neighborhood brewery in Savannah’s Thomas Square. Owners E.J. and…
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Monday with Maggie: A Springtime Reunion
This week on the Eat It and Like It podcast, Jesse Blanco and Maggie Crenshaw reunite after a busy spring to catch up on everything from business changes and…