Read the rest of this page »
My favorite “Wine Chic”, Lori Mohr, sales rep for Ultimate Distributors here in Savannah, invited me to their Fifth Annual Portfolio Tasting, an extravaganza of importers and Vineyards that Ultimate (and Lori) represent. The party started at 1 pm but duty kept me at the inn until after 2 – but don’t worry about me – I didn’t miss a sip! Twenty-four tables of wines were spread about the tasting room representing all corners of the earth and because I don’t believe in spitting (I am a girl, after all!), I had to carefully plan where I would tantalize my taste buds. I immediately eliminated any wine I have in our private collection, or any wine I have tasted previously, and planned an attack by white then red.
Azalea Inn sips and sups at a Wine Portfolio Tasting
September 5th, 2010 by Teresa
Another Great Review!
August 31st, 2010 by Teresa
Azalea Inn & Gardens
I am in the travel industry and have personally stayed at numerous bed and breakfasts across the US. My recent stay at Azalea Inn in Savannah was by far the most delightful of all. The staff was professional and helpful and made you feel right at home. There is an on site chef that makes the cuisine an absolute culinary delight!!! The breakfast was amazing, appetizers at 5 PM and then a dessert treat every night at 8PM that was always well worth the wait at the end of a busy day touring this beautiful city! I found myself looking forward to the “surprise” treat every night!!! The innkeeper was an absolute delightful woman with an amazing sense of humor and southern charm! I truly was sorry to leave and will definetly be returning for more of this amazing “southern hospitality”
Saturday stroll downtown with lunch at Soho South Cafe
August 29th, 2010 by kolin
Soho South Cafe
Just another sunny Saturday in beautiful Savannah! Walking around in the historic district, we (Kolin, chef at Azalea Inn and Gardens and my wife, Cami) visited some of our favorite places. Strolling down Jones Street admiring the ornate ironwork and lush gardens we worked up an appetite. Then out of the blue, a small raincloud gathered overhead and started to empty on us. What a perfect time to duck into Low Country Gourmet Foods on Liberty Street. This place has the most excellent tasting room; we took in the aromas and sipped some fine, fruit infused Balsamic vinegars… this also helped peak our cravings for some good eats. Therefore, we continued our journey (when the sun burst through that little rain pocket again) just a bit further down the street to 12 West Liberty Street, the home of Soho South Cafe.
Read the rest of this page »
Tribute to our Veterans in Savannah, Georgia
August 26th, 2010 by Teresa
BED & BREAKFASTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO HONOR U.S. MILITARY
August 26, 2010 Savannah, GA – Hundreds of Bed and Breakfasts are providing free rooms on Wednesday, November 10th, in observance of Veterans Day (November 11) to honor men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served their country in the past. Over 200 inns in 39 states and Canada have donated rooms for this holiday promotion.
The program was started in 2009 by the West Virginia B&B Association. “We just wanted to say thank you to the courageous men and women from our armed forces”, says Kathleen Panek, owner of the Gillum House in Shinnston, West Virginia and originator of the concept. “These are trying times for anyone serving or who has served and a good night’s rest is our way to say, thank you.”
Azalea Inn and Gardens in Savannah, Georgia is taking part in a special Veterans Day celebration. “This is the best way for us to honor our country’s military members”, says Teresa Jacobson, owner of the Azalea Inn and Gardens. “Not enough people realize what our servicemen and women face on a day-to-day basis, in addition to those who have already put their lives on the line for our country. As a former member of the Armed Services myself, we are happy to participate in this unique celebration of Veterans Day.” Her husband, Mike, adds “Teresa’s father and grandfathers served in the world wars and would be proud that we show our respect for their sacrifices, so we have pledged ten rooms to our veterans on November 10.”
Bed and breakfast inns are smaller hospitality businesses that offer a more personal touch than standard motels or hotels. All rooms have private bathrooms, comfortable beds, and beautifully decorated areas for relaxation or conversation. Known for their great breakfasts and personalized service, B&Bs are a perfect way to enhance a getaway.
Reservations need to be made directly with the participating inns. A valid military or Veterans Administration ID will be required for each reservation. Each participating Bed and Breakfast is making at least one room available on the night of November 10 and availability is limited to a first come first serve basis.
For more information on the promotion go to www.bnbsforvets.org.
For Immediate Release Contact: Teresa Jacobson August 26, 2010 912-236-6080###
Wine and Food: A Perfect Pairing
August 24th, 2010 by Teresa
Three months ago we began a series of monthly wine and food pairings mostly so we could support our habit – an addictive love of great wine and food paired with the company of friends, old and new! On the third Saturday of every month until we have satiated our need, we invite you, our guest, to join us for our pre-dinner “teaser” of perfectly paired wine and foods.
The party starts at 6:00 p.m. and for the next hour and a half our guest speaker will share a vast knowledge of the wines, regions, and varietals. Hopefully, our culinary talents will provide you a marriage of wine and foods that will open up possibilities for you.
Read the rest of this page »
Savannah Jazz Festival – 8 Reasons to join us!
August 22nd, 2010 by Teresa
|
Coastal Jazz Savannah GeorgiaAugust 21, 2010
Subject: Atlanta Journal Constitution: Savannah Jazz Festival
Savannah Jazz Festival: Eight great reasons to be there
Jazz and Savannah have a lot in common — both are steeped in traditions with elements that have been carefully preserved while others are still evolving. The Savannah Jazz Festival has experienced a little evolution of its own since its inception in 1983. A sweeping lineup of musical acts, jam sessions and more will punctuate Savannah’s sultry evenings from Sept. 19 through Sept. 26. Here are eight great reasons to attend.
Read the rest of this page » |
Thanksgiving Dinner at Azalea Inn and Gardens
August 20th, 2010 by Kimberly
Just because you left town for the Thanksgiving holiday doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a truly traditional and delicious Thanksgiving meal. Book yourself a relaxing and stress-free stay in one of Savannah’s finest bed and breakfasts – Azalea Inn and Gardens – for the holiday and join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at 3 P.M.
Kolin, our personal chef, and I sat down today to create a Thanksgiving menu to rival even your grandmother’s. We started with the obvious choices…turkey, dressing and Pecan Pie, and then added a little Azalea Inn style. Seafood is a staple in the south, so we thought that we would start the meal with a Savannah favorite, Southern Style crab cakes with a basic remoulade. Served with Beet deviled eggs and we feel like we are still keeping it semi-traditional.
Read the rest of this page »
Savannah Heirloom Tomato Celebration
August 17th, 2010 by Teresa
I can’t believe it has taken me so long to write you all about a fabulous evening we had at our local Earth to Table restaurant, Cha Bella, on August 3. I blame it on travel fatigue having just returned from a two-week jaunt from Savannah to Newfoundland to Boston and home to see family and friends.
Cha Bella hosted an evening in praise of the heirloom tomato with an amuse bouche and three courses. The palate teaser was a small bite of tomato with a basil cream delightfully followed up with the first course choice of a “BLT” salad of roasted golden tomatoes or the soup: a puree of slow oven roasted golden tomatoes with a sliver of pecorino, tempura avocado and a cilantro pesto. I chose the salad (a side note by the Chef indicated the salad was an homage to the all-American sandwich – but it was so much more): an assortment of baby and large heirlooms, Italian ham served crisp, baby arugula and a garlic-tomato aioli. Loved the salad, but my table-mates were equally infatuated with the soup!
Read the rest of this page »
Savannah Innkeeper Vacation in Newfoundland’s Bonavista
August 5th, 2010 by Rachel
The continuing tale of innkeepers, Teresa and Jake of Azalea Inn and Gardens of Savannah, Georgia, as they take you on vacation with them!
As we headed to Bonavista Peninsula, we had our second moose sighting – a cow and two calves along the TransCanada Highway about 20 minutes outside Gander. It was quite apparent there was something to be seen as cars were pulling over on both sides of the roads and folks were pulling out cameras. We joined the tourist frenzy and at the moment we stopped the car they bolted into the tree line and the only evidence of their passing was the swaying of the surrounding vegetation. Continuing on our way, we arrived in Trinity late afternoon, swinging south to Dunfield. A relatively narrow road led the way along the steep edges of the bay dipping down into a small village of no more than 20 homes, and our final destination, Rolling Hills B&B, the beautifully restored family home of Ed and Maggie. Ed grew up in this quaint town and once retired was anxious to return to the peaceful ways of his hometown, where family, fishing and hunting were still a way of life and no doors were locked against your neighbors.
Read the rest of this page »
Azalea Inn and Gardens in Newfoundland
August 5th, 2010 by Rachel
Savannah Georgia Innkeepers, Teresa and Jake of Azalea Inn and Gardens, continue their journey through her mother’s homeland.
Days 5 and 6: Grand Falls, my mom’s hometown
Read the rest of this page »
We arrived early afternoon slipping off the TransCanada Highway at the Lincoln Road exit. I could not for the life of me remember the street number of my grandparents last home together, but I was able to recognize landmarks and before we knew it I was hollering at Jake to “turn here!” The home my mom grew up in burned down many years ago and my grandparents built a small ranch in its place which looked the same though perhaps a bit worn down. Have you ever noticed that once you root yourself in a place you left so long ago that suddenly you know you are ”home?” I still needed a map, however, to find my way round as the Grand Falls of my childhood, or even the one I last saw 13 years ago had changed too much. Nearby was a hotel and I knew the owners knew my
mom’s family. As is typical of Newfoundlanders, the owners were only too happy to provide us with a map of the town and clear directions to the homes of several aunts and uncles as well as to both the Genealogical Society and the Legion Hall where I would be sure to find some family history, pictures and artifacts. Next we found our way to the place we would call home for the next two nights, the Carriage Inn Bed and Breakfast, located only 2 km from the home of my mother’s brother, Bill, where the rest of my siblings would gather either later that evening or in the morning before the service for mom.
