Jazz’d Tapas Bar, Savannah
At Jazz'd Tapas Bar in Savannah, an old Spanish culinary tradition is served with a modern American twist. This chic little spot is in the historic district, but it's the epitome of 21st-century elegance.
The beauty of tapas is the opportunity to sample the unfamiliar without being fully being committed to any one dish. Numerous small plates are meant to be shared, so the more friends, the more tantalizing little morsels for the table. Popular small-sized favorites include Cuban quesadillas, and crawfish mac and cheese. Never tried escargot? Try the Spanish appetizer of snails sautéed in garlic butter.
Live jazz and flavored martinis will keep your party going late into the night.
52 Barnard St., Savannah, Ga., (912) 236-7777, jazzdtapasbar.com
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