River Street - Savannah 3/4/12

Joe and I decided to take a quick trip to River Street after a meeting in Hinesville. We were forced inside all day Saturday due to storms and torrential downpours and needed to chill a little! (We were lucky though, some areas had tornadoes.) We discussed it but didn't ride the bike. The temperature dropped from the 80s Friday to the 50s Sunday....and it was VERY windy. We wanted to chill but not like that! We decided to drive even though we are both DYING to get on Harley!!!!

Joe - not posing with a Black & Tan

We hit my favorite spot, The Cotton Exchange. Best food on River Street. Ms. Jean has been at the Exchange over 30 years and is famous for her killer Bloody Mary. She makes the mix herself and it is a highly guarded secret. I have to admit, it is awesome and I'm a tough critic since we make our own Bloody Mary mix too! Lila is another Exchange staple, with personality to spare! Awesome bartenders!! 

As a former cotton warehouse in Savannah's early days, the wood  & stone walls and low ceilings add a distinct old world atmosphere and coziness to the place.

Don & Jim

Usuals at the bar, Don and Jim are fabulous! Talk about personality!!! Funny, friendly and Southern to the core - just like me! We chatted and drank, drank and chatted all afternoon. Good times. Stedman (Mr. Oprah) was at the bar too. That's kinda cool.

 Joe and I started off with some calamari. It's always really good here. This time, it was good....but not fantastic. I guess even the Exchange can have an off day.After the calamari, we wanted something more. Crab dip....OMG the crab dip. It is cheesy crabby goodness. It is warm, loaded with crab meat, topped with cheese and served with pita bread pieces. YUMMY.