520 Wings Brings the Local Flavor
Martina Allen Martina Allen

520 Wings Brings the Local Flavor

To Gordon, the 520 experience starts before that first crispy bite. It begins with the smell when you walk through the doors, he says. There’s earthy, neo soul music playing, and work from local artists on the walls. Tattoo artist Coco created the mural at the Waters Avenue location. “That just all adds to the overall [experience],” Gordon says.

Savannah Magazine, November 2024

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Seek out these dishes for a true taste of Savannah
Martina Allen Martina Allen

Seek out these dishes for a true taste of Savannah

Regional staples, such as fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and flaky buttermilk biscuits, are found easily in the Hostess City of the South, but a true taste of contemporary Savannah cuisine includes more than traditional Southern comfort dishes. Here are some singular bites to seek out on your next visit.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 2024

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an authentic tasting tour of three Savannah restaurants
Martina Allen Martina Allen

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with an authentic tasting tour of three Savannah restaurants

I too tend not to stray away from the comforted mall meals from Panda Express and PF Chang’s and branch into the unknown. Many restaurants local to the area are hoping that its customers would find the courage to become curious about authentic cuisines. Luckily, because of  the Internet, a variety of cooking shows and social media posts, authentic Asian foods are slowly gaining notoriety for its uniformity and abundance of spices. Breaking the stronghold that many of us may have about ordering mostly Americanized dishes like General Tso Chicken or department store Pad Thai. Following three different local Asian restaurants- PJ Thai, E-Tang, and L&L Barbecue. I gained insight on cooking that stems from family history and a love for recreating meals that defines comfort, love, and most importantly consistency. 

Savannah Morning News, May 2023

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