Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room

I finally got to visit the much talked about Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room when my good friend Namrata came to town.  Want some true southern cooking?  This is your place.  Every weekday masses line up in front of the old boardinghouse to get a taste of the delicious food they can smell from the street.

As 11:30am approached, Namrata and I headed down the beautiful tree-lined path to take our place in line for lunch.  We waited about 1.5-2 hours.  The dining room is open Monday-Friday, 11am to 2pm.  The sun was hot and the line seemed endlessly long, but every person leaving the dining room encouraged us by saying it was worth the wait.  And who better to judge than those who have already waited? 🙂

Once we got inside, we were seated at a table with 7 other people (I think each table holds 10).  You sit and dine with strangers, which actually is kind of fun (unless you have awkward people at your table, lol.).  They bring out tons of sides and meat to eat, along with sweet tea to wash it all down.  I couldn’t get enough of the bread- it was warm, buttery, and oh so good.  You just pass the bowls around the table, sharing everything with your neighbor.  I tried to get a little of everything on my plate, but it was just too much food!  You definitely want to come hungry!

After the main meal, they bring out dessert.  There was barely room for my banana pudding, but I stuffed it in there some how.  Overall, I thought the place really lived up to what I had heard about it.  I thoroughly enjoyed my southern cooking, though I’m not sure my stomach was happy that I put so much of it down my throat!

If you are in the Savannah area on a weekday, this is definitely some grub you are going to want to indulge in!  Just don’t forget to get there early and bring cash because they do not accept charge cards!

On a completely different note, Namrata went fishing with me and caught her first fish!  And this was probably the first fish I think I’ve ever had to take off the hook by myself, so I was very proud of the both of us!  🙂

Also, yesterday was my one year anniversary with my hubby!  I am so lucky to have met someone who can put up with me!  He is kind, patient, loving, and so many other things.  I am excited for everything we will experience together in the future (including our anniversary celebration vaca in New York coming up soon!).

 

Treasures of Fort Pulaski and Tybee Island

With the recent weather change, I can’t think of anything much better than soaking up the sun while discovering new places and sights.  My brother, Steven, came to town this week and we had great fun exploring Fort Pulaski and Tybee Island.  It was our first time visiting Fort Pulaski and we were impressed by the beauty and history of the fort.  It was Steven’s first time to Tybee Island and my fourth.  Every time I go to the island I discover something new.  This time I was amazed by the kiteboarders flying across the water, horseshoe crabs, and starfish.  The marine life will “wow” you and the people couldn’t be nicer.

Here’s some photos from our day trip:

Fort Pulaski

 

 

 

 

Steven firing off a canon

 

 

 

 

 

Living Quarters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Horseshoe Crab

 

 

 

Here’s a link to some awesome, upcoming events happening on Tybee Island – CLICK HERE!!! 

Exploring Savannah & Tybee Island

I absolutely love exploring Savannah/Tybee Island with family and friends.  There is always something to do and the areas are gorgeous!  Since I didn’t update in March here is a gathering of pictures taken out and about during February and March.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Posting

Here I am yet again not updating my blog consistently.  I constantly take pictures for blog posts and then never actually write them.  Over the next couple days I am going to try my best “not” to update my blog (and maybe that will better result in me actually updating it).  It’s a Jedi mind trick that may just work.

Eric and I have been keeping busy.  We are in the process of buying our first home in a very quick fashion, so much of our time has been devoted to getting documents ready and other such stuff.  We have also had a lot of visitors on the weekends (pictures to come).  I always love getting to check out something new when I go out with family and friends.  Recently, I have gotten to check out: Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, Alex Raskin’s Antiques, and The Tea Room, Savannah.

Next time someone comes to town I am going to finagle them into touring the Mercer-Williams house with me!  Downtown Savannah is looking SO pretty this time of year!

Mercer-Williams House