Explore the Small Batch Bourbons of Jim Beam Brands in Paired Dinner at Ruth's Chris

Thursday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m., Ruth's Chris Steak House, 111, W. Bay St., $65 pp++. Reservations, call 912.721.4800.

  I grew up in the shadow of Kentucky's great bourbons distilleries and have a true affinity for the nuance and versatility this spirit can bring to the party. We will explore those characteristics, paired with five courses from the Ruth's Chris kitchen, in this evening of fun, facts and camaraderie!
  The bourbons will includes some classics: Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Booker's, Baker's and Jim Beam Devil's Cut, a new project that carefully blends six-year-old whiskey with the intense "leavings" in each barrel -- the Devil's Cut.
  Seats are filling fast, call today for reservations. To see the full menu, click here.

World Tour of Wines at Next Johnny Harris Tasting

Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., 1651 E. Victory Dr., $20 pp includes light bites. Call for a seat, 354.7810.

  Join me in the historic Maple Room Bar at 87-year-old Johnny Harris Restaurant for a World Tour of Wines, co-hosted by Tom Huffstetler of Prime Wine & Spirits. Tom is a frequent dining companion as I review area restaurants and an extremely knowledgeable wine merchant.

  He's promised an additional surprise or two in addition to this line-up:

William Cole Vineyards "Albamar" Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Heron Chardonnay, California 2010
Heron Pinot Noir, California 2010
Maquis Lien Red Wine Blend, Chile 2007
Villa des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon, France 2009

  Please call ahead to help Chef Justin prepare the evening's light bites!

World Wines at Johnny Harris, lots of other events coming up soon!

Harold, Wusthof, center, talks with customers at Kitchenware

Outfitters in Savannah.

Wow, what a full week in today's newsletter, including an interview with head of Wusthof Cutlery, Harold Wusthof, and a peek at the documentary, "The Killing of a Chinese Cookie."


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You will be enlightened by your TV...

Who hasn't finished a Chinese meal with the ubiquitous fortune cookie?

I never gave the cookie a second thought, until I stumbled on the quirky documentary, "TheKilling of a Chinese Cookie," while trolling Netflix.

The barely more than an hour long film certainly won't win any prizes for cinematography, editing or acting, but it was a revealing look at the origins of the humble cookie (Hint: No one in China would recognize a fortune cookie) and explores the pop culture status the little cookie has earned.

If you could write your own fortune, what would it be?

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