An advocate of organic food who encourages environmental stewardship, Farmer D tends his garden in the heart of Hampton Island.

Sushi Zen chef and owner has a knife and knows how to use it.

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Made for the Shade: A cool and shady courtyard is the perfect spot for a late afternoon meal before the hot days of summer drive diners indoors. Unusual and interesting treasures from local stores transform a tabletop into a work of art.

The annual Sand Arts Festival is fun for participants and observers.

These brothers-in-law (hence their company's name, NLAWS Produce), who grew up five houses apart, graduated from the same high school and married sisters in the synagogue they've attended since infancy, have joined together to provide produce to Savannah restaurants.

This happy couple left corporate America to cater to both novices and professional chefs by opening their “hardware store for cooks.”

Southerners love to eat. It's a way of life, and we love to serve the foods dearest to our hearts. Savannah Magazine asked several local chefs and caterers who were among our readers favorites in the 2007 "Best of Savannah" balloting to share favorite or signature recipes. Here are their choices.

Food and props styled by Libbie Summers.