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VALENTINE SPICE

2010-02-02T14:36:00.000-08:00

Chef Jeff will be featuring a Prix Fixe Menu on Friday and Saturday nights in addition to our regular menu. Also make note we will be open Sunday night as well!

Anna Fox Ryan | February Artist of the Month

2010-01-31T18:00:00.000-08:00

A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Anna Fox Ryan made her way to Savannah, Georgia, to study illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. There, she honed her conceptualization and design skills and eventually crossed the bridge to fine art as an oil painter. In 2008 she completed her degree and has since created a bold commentary on the effects of mass industrialization on society and the environment.
2008 was Anna Fox Ryan’s first year in the art scene. During that time she constantly painted and promoted herself. She broadened her collector base to include patrons in Europe, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta. In 2008 alone, Fox Ryan held three solo exhibitions, participated in numerous juried exhibitions and began working with international Artists Representative, Ze Santa-Rita.
Fox Ryan’s oil paintings examine the dualities of human corruption and faith. Industry is directly depicted as physical manifestations of corruption while hope and religion are revealed through symbolism to question individual perceptions, reactions and, in some cases, justifications of corrupt actions. Anna's concepts continue to evolve with current works analyzing industry's impact on health and fertility. Anna Fox Ryan currently works out of her Studio in Savannah Georgia, preparing to step out of the south and into the next phase of her career.

An Artist Reception will be held on Monday, February 1st at 5pm to kick off the month. Chef Jeffery Rodgers will be providing complimentary hor doeuvres and Casey will be behind the bar mixing up your favorite cocktails!

01|28|2010 - BENEFIT DINNER + SILENT AUCTION

2010-01-13T15:08:00.000-08:00

An International Local - January's Gallery Opening

2010-01-06T14:59:00.000-08:00

December's gallery opening featuring artist Alexandro Santana was an unprecedented success. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails and fabulous hor d'oeuvres prepared by Chef de Cusine, Jeffery Rodgers. This month Local 11ten proudly presents a true local, Greg Carter and his works entitled "Visual Dissections from the Information Bloat."

Greg Carter grew-up in the South Georgia town of Statesboro. It was in this college town were Carter’s initial artistic interests were nurtured by foreign films and eclectic art exhibitions. Carter received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a duel major in painting and printmaking from Atlanta College of Art in Atlanta, Georgia where his talents was acknowledged with the James V. Carmichael award for outstanding achievement. In 1987, Carter began working on his Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey – in close proximity to New York City. At Rutgers, Carter seriously developed his unique painting and printing styles. He also began his teaching career in New Jersey, responsible for courses in printmaking and art history.

After graduating from Rutgers University in 1989, Carter received the prestigious Fulbright Hayes Scholar Award to research contemporary Scandinavian painting and printmaking in Helsinki Finland. Carter spent a year in Finland developing his ideas and techniques in relief printmaking, painting and began to develop his love of color and light, which can be seen in his mature work. Upon return from Finland he married fellow artist Patricia Wasson and began a duel career as artist and professor. He served on the Executive Board of the Southern Graphics Council for nine years, culminating in the organizations President from 2000-2003. After teaching at Georgia Southern University for 12 years, Carter stepped down to pursue his art full time and is co-owner of Gallery 33 West in Statesboro and sole proprietor of Carter Fine Arts

Carter exhibits widely throughout the United States and Internationally. Solo exhibitions include Words and Pictures at Valdosta State University, Valdosta Georgia and Modes of Extension at the University of North Umbria in Newcastle and the University of Falmouth, Falmouth Great Britain. Group exhibitions include Multiple Hemispheres, Museo Emillo Caraffa, Cordoba Argentina and What is a Print, Long Gallery, University of Willongong, Willongong, New South Wales. His work is included in many private and corporate collections.

Save the date January 11th from 5pm until 6pm Greg Carter will be in house to discuss and present his wonderful collection. To learn more of Carter's work you can visit his blog here. Hope to see you there!

Newly-Imported Wines Showcased at the November 17, 2009 Italian Wine Dinner

2009-11-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, November 17, Executive Chef Jeff Rodgers hosts a multi-course specialty Italian Wine Dinner to introduce an exclusive selection of Italian wines from UVA Imports, a recently established company based in Atlanta that specializes in small boutique family-owned Italian estates. The evening’s pairings will be the first event in which the wines are shown in the United States, and UVA Importer Marion Saxon will be on hand to speak on the unique history and characteristics of the vineyards. The menu will feature items such as Mussels with gorgonzola, Pumpkin Swordfish with heirloom tomato and fried bread salad and Braised Pork Belly. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. and will cost $85.00 per person including tax and gratuity. Please call 912-790-9000 for reservations.

Extended Hours for Savannah Film Fest

2009-11-02T07:17:00.000-08:00

Local 11 Ten will have extended hours for the Savannah Film Festival, opening at 5:00 p.m. Call for reservations.

Join us this Monday, November 2, for the Local 11 Ten’s First Monthly Art Exhibition

2009-10-30T09:42:00.000-07:00

Beginning this Monday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and continuing the first Monday of every month, Local 11 Ten will host a cocktail reception with light hors d'ouvres , complimentary champagne, and half-off all spirits and wine to celebrate and view the works of an individual artist.

This Monday, November 2, we will host sculptor and painter Darlene Erdelt who will showcase a collection of her "Cypress Knee Paintings." “My art reflects learning and appreciating about the wetland ecosystem’s importance to nature, as well as fibers relationship with humanity, color, and the formal elements of design. As an artist and explorer, I welcome the beauty of nature's organic shapes while searching for similarity of shapes reflected in humanity’s manufactured culture.” For more information on Erdelt and her work, visit www.darleneerdelt.com

Half-Price Bottles of Wine on Mondays at Local 11 Ten

2009-10-29T13:08:00.001-07:00

Come into Local 11 Ten on Mondays for half-price bottles of wine. Enjoy this amazing fall weather and kick back with a great bottle of wine without breaking the bank. Leave all the Monday mayhem at the office. Bring a date, bring a friend, or bring your family, and enjoy some amazing wines, and stick around for a succulent dinner at Local 11 Ten!

Farm-to-Table Dinners Return October 21st.

2009-09-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Local 11 Ten's own Chef Rodgers will once again be pairing up with local farmer Daron Joffe, better known as Farmer D. for a series of special "farm-to-table" dinners, featuring locally-grown seasonal ingredients and a special menu for each evening. Book your seat now for this special evening. Call Local 11 Ten for reservations at (912) 790-9000, and stay tuned for further details.

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction November 5

2009-09-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

Local 11 Ten's own Chef Rodgers will be participating in the Signature Chefs Auction for the annual March of Dimes on November 5th at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah on November 5.

Join the March of Dimes for its annual Signature Chefs Auction, presented by Aetna, featuring specially prepared signature entrée samples from preeminent local chefs. Patrons also have the opportunity to bid on extraordinary silent and live auction packages and all proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. Tickets and Sponsorship opportunities are now available.

For more information and tickets, please contact:

Sue Adler Community Director South Georgia Division
6555 Abercorn Street, Suite 104, Savannah, GA 31405
912-354-5900sjadler@marchofdimes.com

Date:
ThursdayNovember 5, 2009

Location:
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Two West Bay Street Savannah,, GA

Phone:
912-354-5900

Winemaker Clarke Swanson Joins the Virginia Willis Book Dinner

2009-09-18T07:09:00.000-07:00

Winemaker Clarke Swanson Joins Chef Rodgers and Virginia Willis for the Wine and Book Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 23-- make your reservations now! seats are limited.

http://www.virginiawillis.com

www.swansonvineyards.com

Join Local 11 Ten on September 23rd as Chef Jeff Rodgers recreates a five-course menu from Willis’ Bon Appétit, Y’all! Three Generations of Southern Cooking. As a Georgia native and highly-respected culinary author and food professional, Willis partners with Rodgers to celebrate southern culture and cuisine, offering guests a unique, late summer harvest dinner and a reading from her book. In addition, Winemaker Clarke Swanson of Napa Valley’s Swanson Vineyards will take part in the evening, pairing a collection of his wines with the seasonal menu and speaking on the unique history and characteristics of his vineyard. “Today, with 100 vineyard acres in the Oakville appellation, Swanson is committed to outstanding and sustainable vineyard practices that nurture merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio and other small lots of distinctive varietals.”

Arrive at 6:30 pm. for passed appetizers, the book signing and an opportunity to meet both Willis and Swanson. The dinner is $85.00 per person including tax and gratuity. Please call the restaurant at 912-790-9000 to schedule a reservation. Visit www.virginiawillis.com and www.swansonvineyards.com to learn more about each guest.

MENU
Belgian endive with gold coast shrimp, Heirloom tomato and olive tartines, and Deviled eggs.

Blackeyed pea salad

Savannah River catfish stew

Tipsy watermelon

Mustard crusted pork loin

Blackberry cobbler

CELEBRATE FALL WITH LOCAL 11 TEN’S BOOK DINNER FEATURING VIRGINIA WILLIS

2009-08-19T09:14:00.000-07:00

Reserve a spot for Chef Rodgers’ September 23, 2009 five-course dinner featuring southern food writer Virginia Willis. Willis and Rodgers join forces and celebrate southern culture and cuisine offering guests a unique, late summer harvest dinner. Rodgers crafts a seasonal menu from Bon Appétit, Y’all! Three Generations of Southern Cooking, preparing items such as Savannah River catfish stew, tipsy watermelon, and mustard crusted pork loin. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with a book signing and passed appetizers. The dinner is $40.00 per person with an additional $25.00 for wine pairings. Please call the restaurant at 912-790-9000 to schedule a reservation.

A Georgia native and highly-respected culinary author and food professional, Willis has served as president of the Atlanta chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and is a member of The Atlanta Community Food Bank Advisory Board, Georgia Organics, the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Southern Foodways Alliance, and Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.

MENU
Belgian endive with gold coast shrimp, Heirloom tomato and olive tartines, and Deviled eggs.
Blackeyed pea salad
Savannah River catfish stew
Tipsy watermelon
Mustard crusted pork loin
Blackberry cobbler

Virginia Willis

Virginia Willis is the author of the acclaimed cookbook, Bon Appétit, Y’all! Three Generations of Southern Cooking (Ten Speed Press, 2008). A graduate of L'Academie de Cuisine and Ecole de Cuisine LaVarenne, Willis produced Turner South’s Home Plate and the DVD Shirley Corriher’s Kitchen Secrets Revealed! Previously she honed her attention to detail as the Kitchen Director for Martha Stewart Living Television where she supervised the food segments for the Emmy-award winning television show. With MSLTV, Willis was also responsible for preparing private meals and events for Martha and her guests -- including among others, President Clinton, Aretha Franklin, and Julia Child. As Executive Producer for Epicurious on The Discovery Channel, she traveled the world taping fantastic stories about food - from harvesting capers in the shadow of a smoldering volcano to making authentic mustard in Dijon.

Willis’ wide and varied food career started in Atlanta as an apprentice to Nathalie Dupree. She worked with Dupree on four PBS series and cookbooks, including the James Beard award-winning Comfortable Entertaining. She also spent several years as an editorial assistant with culinary authority Anne Willan on various projects including Cook It Right, an exhaustive tome that documents the various states of "doneness" (and over- and under-"doneness") of everything from whipped cream to braised pheasant.

She is a featured chef in Atlanta Cooks at Home, tester and editor for The All-New Joy of Cooking, author of Pasta Dinners 1,2,3, co-author of Home Plate Cooking, and weekly writer for The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Her work has also appeared in Country Living, Family Fun, and Edible Atlanta.

She has appeared on Real Simple Television, Martha Stewart Living Television, Home Plate, and in TV commercials for Duke’s Mayonnaise and Springer Mountain Farms All-Natural Chicken. As a nationally-recognized culinary professional, her client list includes The Atlanta Bread Company, Char-Broil, The Coca Cola Company, Denny’s, Disney World, Fresh Express, Logan’s Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, TGI Friday’s, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Dairy Queen, Texas Roadhouse, Waffle House, Whole Foods Market, and WingZone.

Sustainable Seafood Dinner

2009-06-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Chef Rodgers Continues the “Eat Local Savannah” Sustainability Awareness Initiative and Introduces the July 28, 2009 Sustainable Seafood Dinner

With the increasing economic downturn, it’s more important than ever to help support and advocate local farmers and purveyors to help secure and maintain Savannah’s local resources. As a restaurant that supports sustainable efforts to reduce economic, social and environmental burdens, Chef Jeff Rodgers continually alters the Local 11 Ten menu to feature the freshest herbs, vegetables, meats, and catches from many of the coastal region’s premium farmers and suppliers. The July 28, 2009 six-course dinner will feature the costal region’s freshest seafood sourced from Blue Marlin International. Blue Marlin catches from as far north as the lower Outer Banks of NC to Bluffton, SC and as far south as Sea Island, GA. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. dinner seating for $40.00 per person and additional $25.00 for wine pairings. Please call the restaurant at 912-790-9000 to schedule a reservation.

Scallop BLT.
Seared Hatteras tuna, wilted arugula and Vidalia onion, fired Sweet Grass chevre, purple basil, sweet lime and saffron butter
Bouillabaisse
Local langoustine thermidor
Golden tilefish en papillote
Raspberry crab cake with lemongrass and lavender sorbet

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2009-05-19T14:33:00.001-07:00

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Come See the Winning Design for the "Eat Local Savannah" Poster Design Contest

2009-05-19T12:33:00.000-07:00

Join us on May 27th as we host a 6:30 p.m. reception with light appetizers and cash bar to unveil the official “Eat Local Savannah” Poster. The contest winner will receive $150 cash prize, a complementary dinner for 2 at Local 11 Ten and a printed poster of their winning design. Celebrate on our outdoor patio while sipping on one of Deya’s warm weather, locally-inspired cocktails.

Out with the Old and in with the New

2009-05-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

It’s the beginning of warm weather in Savannah and Local 11 Ten invites guests to enjoy the beginning of warm weather sipping on one of Bartender Deya Rairan’s seasonal cocktails. Local 11 Ten’s rear patio is complete with comfortable tables, as well as a quaint lounge area just outside of the bank’s original drive-through window, making it an ideal dining space to enjoy the warm weather and downtown charm.

Spring Cocktails:
The Spring Fever is a refreshing mix of Mango rum, freshly squeezed lemon juice, mango puree, apple juice, and blood orange juice over ice.

Our Kiwi Mango Mint combines Kiwi vodka, mango juice, and mint infused simple syrup poured over ice.

Summer Cocktails:
Deya will serve her Guava Fresca, a playful combination of Hangar One vodka, guava nectar, lemon juice, bitters, and fresh press raspberries.

Additionally, she will offer The Thibirinha, with the Brazilian favorite, Cachaça, muddled with agave nectar, basil leaves, and limes wedges is topped with a splash of soda, basil and lime for a smooth finish.

EATING LOCAL IS NOT ONLY LESS EXPENSIVE TO AN INDIVIDUAL, BUT IT STIMULATES THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND IS ACTUALLY HEALTHIER FOR YOU.

2009-04-07T10:52:00.000-07:00

As a restaurant that supports sustainable efforts to reduce economic, social and environmental burdens, Local 11 Ten teams up with the SCAD Sustainability Council and offers Savannah College of Art and Design students the opportunity to promote Savannah’s local farmers and producers through the “Eat Local Savannah” Poster Competition.

Beginning Monday, April 6 and continuing until Friday, May 8, SCAD students who are currently enrolled in classes and recent winter quarter graduates can submit competition artwork to a link on the restaurant website, www.local11ten.com. On May 11, Local 11 Ten will post three posters to the website and a link for community members to vote for their favorite design.

Contestants may use whatever means possible, including social media groups, event boards and blog posts to drive viewers to vote online. Local 11 Ten will host a reception on May 27th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to announce the winning design and official “Eat Local Savannah” poster. The winning designer will take home $150 cash prize, a complimentary dinner for 2 at the restaurant, and a printed poster of their design.

CONTEST GUIDELINES:

-Open to SCAD students who are currently enrolled in classes and recent winter quarter graduates

-Only original artwork will be considered

-Poster should be 18" x 24"

-Collages or posters that mimic other ad campaigns or use copyrighted images will not be accepted

-The poster must include the words “Eat Local Savannah” and the Local 11 Ten website address, www.local11ten.com

Attention Chocolate Lovers!

2009-04-07T10:49:00.000-07:00

Attention Chocolate Lovers! Local 11 Ten is now serving Chocolate Heaven Cake from Back in the Day Bakery. This cake is made from scratch using dark Scharffen Berger Chocolate and is then topped with creamy chocolate icing that will melt in your mouth. This moist chocolate cake is the perfect cure for a craving that will truly make you feel like you are in Chocolate Heaven.

Farmer D is Back May 4 for our Spring Farm-to-Table Dinner

2009-03-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

Farmer D will return to Local 11 Ten for the spring Farm-to-Table Dinner.
Chef Rodgers and Farmer D will head to the Harvest Lake Farm the morning of May 4 to hand-select only the freshest seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
www.farmerd.com

We Have a New Website

2009-03-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

Check out our new website!

www.local11ten.com

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY AND “EAT YOUR GREENS” AT LOCAL 11 TEN

2009-03-04T14:15:00.000-08:00

Begin St. Patrick’s Day festivities early and join Local 11 Ten for the first annual “Eat Your Greens, ” a modern twist on healthy, local vegetables. Chef Jeff Rodgers will craft specialty entrées that highlight local, seasonal vegetables and herbs, many of which are grown just down the street. Rodgers will head to nearby farms to source the fresh ingredients, including Harvest Lake Farm on Hampton Island Preserve (www.hamptonisland.com) under the direction of agricultural environmentalist Daron “Farmer D” Joffe (www.farmerd.com). Rodgers’ knack for contemporary cooking with southern ingredients and his appreciation of socially-responsible farming practices make Local 11 Ten the ideal dining spot to celebrate the green holiday. Support local farmers and stop by Local 11 Ten March 9 - 14 to taste the exclusive “Eat your Greens” menu. For more information or reservations call (912) 790-9000.

What: “Eat your Greens”
When: Monday, March 9 – Saturday, March 14
Where: Local 11 Ten
1110 Bull Street

CHEERS TO WINTER WITH $8 SPARKLING COCKTAILS AT LOCAL 11 TEN

2009-03-04T14:05:00.000-08:00

From February 2 through March 31, guests will be popping the corks and enjoying budget-friendly $8 bubbly cocktails. Bartender Deya Rairan has crafted a specialty cocktail list which is comprised of ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Drinks include new takes on old favorites. When the crisp air outside pushes you and your friends indoors, celebrate the season with inexpensive bubbly drinks. A tasting party will take place Monday, February 2, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. where complimentary drinks will be served along with Chef Rodgers' appetizing snacks.

Special Cocktails Include:
The Tea Time: St. Germain elderflower liqueur and tea from the Charleston Tea Plantation
The Garden of Eden: local apple cider and Calvados apple brandy
The Perfect Pear: House-squeezed pear juice, Bombay gin and Meyer lemon twist

TOAST TO MARY KAY ANDREWS WITH LOCAL 11 TEN’S BOOK SIGNING COCKTAIL HOUR

2009-03-04T13:56:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the release of Mary Kay Andrews’s newest novel Deep Dish on March 9^th with cocktails and appetizers

Join Local 11 Ten in honoring New York Times bestselling author, as well as a local Savannah native, Mary Kay Andrews on March 9^th with our book signing cocktail hour. Her most recent novel, Deep Dish, follows the life of the former runner-up Miss Teen Vidalia Onion and Chef extraordinaire, Gina Foxton, as she hosts her own local Georgia public TV show while dating the show’s producer.

Toast to the festivity with a glass of wine from our specially list, selected to pair with the chef’s light appetizers. Chef Jeff Rodgers will craft complimentary cheese and honeycomb hors d'oeuvres using Savannah’s local producers, Savannah Bee Company and Sweet Grass Dairy. Additionally, Savannah Bee Company will be on hand to sell specialty gifts and cheeses for you to take home, along with your newly-signed copy of Deep Dish.

When: March 9, 2009

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Where: 1110 Bull Street

Mary Kay Andrews

A New York Times bestseller, as well as a former reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mary Kay Andrews is one of Savannah’s most well-respected and highly-praised authors. She began her journalism career in Savannah after Graduating from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in newspaper journalism, working on the murder trials that inspired the book and movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. “I think my development as a writer has been a gradual evolution,” says Andrews. “I come from a journalism background, so in my early novels, which were mysteries written under my own name, I concentrated on good plotting and puzzle solving. When I started writing novels, I gave myself permission to play with style and characterization, and to let my natural sense of humor come through in the books. Of course, I'm always trying to grow and change, to keep myself and my readers entertained.” Andrews’ past novels books include: Savannah Breeze, Blue Christmas, Hissy Fit, Little Bitty Lies, and Savannah Blues.