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Executive chef Eric Fullem makes the move from Sea Island to JW Marriott Plant Riverside District

Riverside Sushi awaits guests. As quickly as the ships roll in and out of our port, the commerce in our town grows. As normal with most port cities, thriving tourism and all, the market includes a wide array of cuisine concepts. A plethora of Hispanic, Asian, Indian, American, and of course southern fare graces our city. With such an expanse of well-rounded food and established restaurateurs, it can be hard to stand out of the crowd. Most would agree that a California roll at one restaurant can be interchanged with a California roll at another restaurant without any...

The authentic flavors of Mexico are now being served at Plant Riverside's newest restaurant and bar, the Savannah Tequila Co. The restaurant opening over Valentine's Day weekend — despite cold and wet weather — was a hit with about 450 customers on the second day of business, said Executive Sous Chef Shahin Afsharian. Savannah Tequila Co. overlooks the Savannah River and is on the street level of the Three Muses building at Plant Riverside.  While the restaurant's location could attract lots of tourist traffic, hometown customers are also discovering the cantina-style space. "Local...