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Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Cafe

Item: Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Cafe
Author: Amy Pine

Cuisine: American, Bakery

10Best Says

Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Cafe's beautiful wedding cakes are as tasty as they are beautiful. But you don't have to wait until your 'I do's' to enjoy delicious goodies from Rum Runners. The eatery, located a couple of blocks west of Forsyth Park, offers an array of cookies, pastries, cakes, brownies and other baked goods, along with freshly baked breads, sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche. Patrons can call ahead and ask for a picnic box lunch (perfect to take to nearby Forsyth Park) or can dine inside or on the cafe's pet-friendly patio. In addition to its regular menu offerings, Rum Runners can accommodate gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free and vegan diets with 24-hour advance notice.

Address:

324 West Bolton St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-355-4177

Hours:

Tue-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 9am-5pm

Website:

Savannahrumrunners.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Amy Pine
Savannah Local Expert

Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "Rum Runners can ship its signature rum cake anywhere in the world."

Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: Give Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Café at least 24 hours advance notice, and you can enjoy a variety of gluten-free baked goods and desserts.

Dinner
- Southern Morsels
  
  Deviled Eggs**
  
  today's selection of local farm fresh eggs, house made pickled vegetables ($7.00)
  
  Chips and Blue Cheese
  
  blue cheese fondue, red pepper and scallion confetti ($8.00)
  
  Lamb Carpaccio* **
  
  cracked pepper, scallion oil, basil, capers, savory sweetgrass dairy blue cheese ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Oysters Rockefeller
  
  "chicken fried" local bluffton oysters, truffle celery root puree, bacon creamed spinach ($13.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  passion fruit tartar sauce, mango green tomato chow chow ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp Nola**
  
  lightly blackened local shrimp, red bean puree, rice cake red eye gravy, gumbo file cream fraiche, pickled shallots ($12.00)
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  cajun remoulade, pickled and grilled green tomato salsa, balsamic gastrique ($11.00)
  
  Cornmeal Dusted Chicken Livers
  
  parmesan risotto, pan gravy, topped with fried spinach ($11.00)
  
  Braised Rabbit "Open Ravioli"
  
  applewood smoked bacon, shiitake mushrooms, butternut squash, wilted spinach, layered with fresh pasta, rosemary thyme cream ($14.00)
- Soup, Salad & Such
  
  Soup and Sandwich
  
  cup of tomato bisque, basil oil, petite brioche grilled brie cheese sandwich ($9.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  traditional caesar dressing, grilled croustade, parmesan crisp ($9.00)
  
  Blueberry Salad
  
  arugula, goat cheese, diced tomatoes, fried shallots, pecan cornbread muffin, blueberry champagne dressing ($10.00)
  
  Cheese Plate**
  
  local artisan and imported cheeses, traditional accompaniments ($15.00)
- Main Fare
  
  Catch of the Day*
  
  locally caught, seasonally prepared
  
  Whole Local Fish**
  
  boiled peanut-burnbon-brown sugar sauce, bacon and green onion fried rice, mirepoix "coleslaw"
  
  Peas and Carrots* **
  
  pan seared sea scallops, sweet pea baby carrot risotto, shiitakes, ginger carrot reduction, sweet pea coulis, pea shoot salad ($34.00)
  
  Shrimp and Grits**
  
  local shrimp, smoked bacon, peppers, onions, leeks over creamy stone ground grits ($25.00)
  
  Fisherman's Stew*
  
  local oysters, littleneck clams and chef's selection of fish, baby root and seasonal vegetables, seafood broth, grilled croustade ($28.00)
  
  Seafood Pasta*
  
  mushrooms, asparagus, angel hair pasta, basil dijon cream sauce ($24.00)
  
  Low Country Boil
  
  local shrimp, crab cake, baby potatoes, smoked sausage, spicy collards, sweet corn flan old bay hollandaise ($26.00)
  
  Roasted Ashley Farms Chicken Breast**
  
  corn spoon bread, haricots verts, wild mushroom jus ($24.00)
  
  House Smoked Duck Breast* **
  
  ginger & garlic bbq, pickled mustard seed coleslaw, duck confit, brie and collard green egg roll ($29.00)
  
  Niman Ranch Pork Shank**
  
  slow braised, roasted garlic goat cheese grits, charred tomato demi glace, haricots verts ($29.00)
  
  Filet of Beef Tenderloin* **
  
  8oz certified angus beef filet, caramelized onion & blue cheese potato gratin, asparagus, red wine red demi glaze ($39.00)
  
  A Lura Meatloaf
  
  ground fillet mignon, foie gras, caramelized onions, roasted garlic cauliflower puree, broccolini, blue cheese fingerling potato "fries", black truffle mushroom medeira demi glaze ($32.00)
  
  A. Lure Burger*
  
  8oz wagyu burger, aged cheddar, nueske's smoked bacon, roasted garlic mayo, fried shallots, parmesan truffle fries, house made ketchup ($16.00)
Wine List
- Sparkling
  Ferrari Rose Brut 1/2 bottle (Trento, Italy)
  
  Bouquet is distinct and very refined, with the fresh fragrance of hawthorne flowers, red currants and wild strawberries. Dry, clean and elegant, with a delicate finish of sweet almonds ($29.00)
  
  enza Prosecco Extra Dry Sparkling Wine (Doc, Italy)
  Vibrant with flavors of peach, green apples, honeysuckle and a touch of citrus
  
  $11.00
  
  $43.00
  Domaine St. Michelle Brut (Columbia Valley WA)
  
  Bright acidity and effervescence cleanses the palate, while the delicate flavors complement a wide array of dishes ($43.00)
  
  Piper Heidsieck Brut (Champagne, FR)
  
  Lightly toasty with ripe flavors of quince, candied orange peel, grilled nuts and ginger ($125.00)
- Chardonnay
  2012 Cave de Lugny Macon Villages (Burgundy, FR)
  Lush, peach-filled white borders on soft, with just enough acidity to avoid being heavy
  
  $9.00
  
  $34.00
  2011 Olivier Leflaive Les Setilles (Burgundy, FR)
  
  Fine balance sets the stage for the apple, lemon and mineral flavors in this elegant white. From the vineyards of the Mersault and Puligny Montrachet regions of Burgundy ($49.00)
  
  2012 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay (Sonoma, CA)
  Full-bodied Chardonnay boasts delicious aromas of baked apple, marshmallow, pear, citrus, and a hint of graham cracker. Perfectly balanced by flavors of Fuji apple, lemon, vanilla and lingering, creamy toasted notes
  
  $13.00
  
  $51.00
  2011 Jordan Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, CA)
  
  Pear and apple flavors, lightly oaked ($85.00)
  
  2011 Louis Latour Meursault (Burgundy, FR)
  
  With a bouquet of toasted almonds, honey and candied lemon, and again aromas of acacia honey and toasted vanilla, this is a powerful and well-rounded wine perfectly paired with fish and chicken ($115.00)
  
  2012 Kistler "Les Noisetiers" Chardonnay (Sonoma, CA)
  
  Complex flavors of pear, grilled citrus, wet stone, roasted nuts and a touch of lemongrass with a subtle oak background ($135.00)
- Other Whites
  2013 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
  An aromatic blend of elderflower, kaffir lime leaf, pink grapefruit and dried herb, with vibrant citrus and concentrated fruit on the palate, finishing crisp and bright
  
  $9.00
  
  $35.00
  2011 Hall Sauvignon Blanc (Napa, CA)
  
  Rich yellow apple and nectarine flavors have toasty, smoky accents, with a spicy finish ($48.00)
  
  2013 Les Rouches Touraine Sauvignon (Loire Valley, France)
  
  Intense, classic nose of cut grass, pepper and, believe it or not, pineapples and lemons, with plenty of minerality. Very crisp and refreshing ($42.00)
  
  2012 Cade Sauvignon Blanc (Napa, CA)
  
  Aromas of stone fruit, citrus, Asian pear, creme brulee, honeysuckle, cantaloupe, white flowers, and orange peel, with bright acidity and flavors of citrus, candied lemons, yellow apple, grapefruit, orange blossoms, and sweet oak on the palate ($60.00)
  
  2011 Riondo Pinot Grigio (Monteforte, Italy)
  Smooth and bright with a a core of juicy acidity and nice notes of citrus and apple
  
  $8.00
  
  $28.00
  2012 NXNW Horse Heaven Hills Riesling (WA)
  Light and silky, displaying pretty flavors of pear and peach that lingers on the dry, generous finish
  
  $9.00
  
  $35.00
  2012 Bodegas Dinastia Vivanco Rosado (Rioja, Spain)
  
  A beautiful fruit forward dry rose made from tempranillo and garnacha grapes. A great food wine with cherry flavors and hints of smoke ($38.00)
  
  2013 Le Cengle Rose (Cotes de Provence, France)
  33% Syrah, 33% Grenache Noir and 33% Mourvèdre. It exudes the warmth and aromas of the Provence region with spontaneous, crisp, fresh, balanced citrus flavors with a hint of berries and brioche
  
  $12.00
  
  $45.00
  2012 Hopler Gruner Veltliner (Austria)
  
  Bracing acidity gives way to fresh, zingy lemon, grapefruit and green apple flavors ($42.00)
  
  2012 Lagar de Cervera Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain)
  A beautifully pure, peachy, juicy white wine with immense elegance and depth of flavor
  
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  2009 Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve (Alsace, FR) (WS 88)
  
  A dry Pinot Gris, with hints pear, white peach and smoke notes. Citrusy acidity ($58.00)
  
  2012 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre (Loire Valley, FR) (WS 89)
  
  Focused and fresh, with straw, honeysuckle and lemon curd notes ($69.00)
- Pinot Noir
  2012 King's Ridge Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, OR)
  Well-structured with aromas of dark red fruit and spice accompanied by notes of blackberry, cherry and chocolate. Well balanced and expressive of the crisp fruit flavors of the region
  
  $13.00
  
  $49.00
  2011 Adelsheim Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (OR)
  
  Sleek, but fleshy enough to deliver cinnamon-accented cherry flavors, showing a hint of coffee as the finish lingers ($70.00)
  
  2010 Kistler Pinot Noir (Sonoma, CA)
  
  Big, ripe flavors of cherry, raspberry, and violets with smooth, refined tannins highlight the exotic hedonistic pinot noir ($135.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  2011 De Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County, CA)
  Medium bodied with layers of wild berries, black currant and toast with a great tannin structure
  
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  2010 Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, CA)
  Many layers with coffee-berry flavors and a fine backbone of tactile tannins
  
  $16.00
  
  $63.00
  2011 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
  
  A dark scarlet red color, rich texture with freshly ground cocoa tannins. Balanced, rich, expressive and impressively complex ($150.00)
  
  2010 Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA)
  
  Lovely seamless texture. Rich in notes of cherry, dark berry, and cassis flavors. French oak aging adds subtle nuances of toasted vanilla and toffee ($89.00)
- Other Reds
  2010 Toad Hollow Merlot (Sonoma, CA)
  Bright cranberry, currant, black cherry and blueberry with a hint of baking spice and chocolate. Balanced acidity and texture ensure an elegant and well-rounded Merlot
  
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  2013 Legado Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
  Aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry with a hint of plummy spice. Flavors of berry and a touch of oak give it great body with soft, sweet tannins on the palate
  
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  2009 Chateau de Cruzeau (Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux)
  
  A delicious core of red currant, and damson plum notes. Long finish ($85.00)
  
  2011 Charles Krug "Mondavi Family Reserve" (Napa Valley, CA)
  
  Classic Bordeaux blend from the first Napa Valley winery. This elegant wine offers aromas of rich blackberry, cherry and toffee. Flavors of berry and nutmeg ($120.00)
  
  2012 Delas Cotes du Ventoux (Southern Rhone Valley, FR)
  
  Ripe but tender, with soft-edged plum, blackberry and fig notes framed by whiffs of coffee and charcoal. Grenache and Syrah ($35.00)
  
  2011 Mas Carlot Les Enfants Terribles (Rhone, FR)
  Rich and complex, 50% Mourvedre and 50% Syrah, dark fruit notes with hints of tobacco and chocolate. Named after the winemakers' children reflecting the individuality and the richness of their originality
  
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  2010 Fess Parker's The Big Easy (Santa Barbara County, CA)
  
  A rich and velvety Syrah blend with aromas of blackberry, plum, smoked meat, acacia flower, vanilla and pepper. Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, black cherry, allspice and vanilla. Meaty and well-structured with a long finish and dense chocolaty tannins ($79.00)
  
  2009 Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Las Kuras Syrah (Chile)
  
  Marked by game and spice notes to its ripe plum and crushed black cherry fruit. Mouthfilling, with accents of mesquite, mocha and maduro tobacco ($66.00)
  
  2010 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape (Rhone FR)
  
  Solid and direct, with a beam of linzer torte, cassis and blackberry preserve flavors laced with licorice and apple wood notes ($85.00)
  
  2008 Torre de Ona Reserva (Rioja, Spain)
  Intense nose with dominating notes of ripe cherry, blackberry and wild strawberry integrated into a background of cigar box, toasted hues, sweet licorice and cedar
  
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  2012 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel (CA)
  
  Jammed with pepper and licorice, notes of black raspberry, roasted sage and smoke ($60.00)
  
  2011 Girard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley, CA)
  
  Intense flavors of Blueberry, coffee, black cherry and lilac ($60.00)
  
  2009 Terrabianca Toscana Campaccio (Tuscany, Italy)
  
  Bilberry, violet, and raspberry aromas and flavors. Fine tannins with a long, intense, fruit filled finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon ($90.00)

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