Kevin and Stacy Jennings’ newest restaurant, South, opens today in the former Restaurant Savannah location. Excitingly, they have tapped Jeremy Sabo as chef for the Southern-fared offerings while simultaneously promoting him to Executive Chef of Urban Food Group.
Here’s how their press release describes the food:
Lunch and dinner at South begins with warm bacon-cheddar biscuits and hushpuppies. Starters ($6 – $10) range from Lump Crab Cakes with sweet corn relish to Grilled Quail with a Stone Ground Grit Cake and apple slaw. With a nod to the Jennings’ tenure in the Lowcountry, Sabo offers a Charleston style She Crab Bisque with a crispy crab fritter. Entrees ($14 – $21) include Country Fried Steak, Braised Pork Shoulder & Fresh Bacon, Carolina Shrimp & Grits, Frogmore Stew, and a gracious plenty of sides ($3) that will encourage even the carnivore to build their own vegetable plate of Collards, Pole Beans and Mac & Cheese. No Southern meal would be complete without a sweet; Pastry Chef Eric Akbari tempts us with updated classics in his Blueberry Cobbler and cosmopolitan take on Coconut Cream Pie ($7 – $8), though the Peanut Butter & Banana Montecristo is an original, and not to be missed.
Bar side, guests will wash down complimentary pork rinds with cocktails that tell Southern tales – Mint Juleps served in traditional silver tumblers and an artisan bourbon flight showcasing the best from Kentucky. South’s wine list speaks of the South as well, showcasing wines from North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama, and throughout the United States. 15 wines will be available by the glass, and 100 by the bottle.
I personally am very happy they are keeping the Southern theme started by Restaurant Savannah and can’t wait to experience Chef Sabo’s interpretations.
