Let's Eat

From his roots in Vietnam and Germany to his successful restaurant in Statesboro, Son Nguyen has worked tirelessly to introduce the authentic doner kebab to the area, blending his diverse cultural background with the welcoming spirit of the Boro. Despite the challenges of running a business, Nguyen's dedication to quality, affordability, and customer care has earned him a loyal following, with hopes of one day expanding his beloved eatery beyond College Plaza.

At Eagle Creek Brewing Company, weekly philosophical discussions transform casual beer drinking into intellectual exploration. 'Philosophy After Dark' brings together students, professors, and community members to engage with life's big questions in an environment that encourages charitable disagreement and authentic dialogue. The initiative, led by Dr. Dan Larkin and his colleagues at Georgia Southern University, demonstrates how academic philosophy can thrive beyond classroom walls.

Statesboro Market2Go, an extension of the Statesboro Main Street Farmer’s Market, makes it possible to have fresh, local produce and good food all year long. The opening day of the Saturday market is also just around the corner, and this year it brings a new market manager, Kelsie Cobb.

Chef Patrick White reflects on how food brings us together as he celebrates the unique culinary identity of our region. He invites you to begin your new year by sharing a meal with those you care about the most, perhaps with the delicious flavors of his buttermilk fried chicken and southern cornbread waffles with orange maple glaze!

There's a garden growing at Brooklet First Baptist Church, thanks to Minister of Music and Youth Billy Lane and a group of volunteers. The garden is not only providing fruits and vegetables for all but also bringing the community together through the love and learning of gardening.

The Mortons live and work on a 65-acre Centennial Farm in Bulloch County, carrying on the tradition of growing sugarcane and making syrup that was started by Trish's dad, Lannie Lee. They recently presented at the Botanic Garden's Gather & Grow series and offered a taste of all the ways you can enjoy this liquid gold.

Vandy’s Barbeque on Vine St. in downtown Statesboro reopened its doors last month, after closing over the summer to undergo much needed renovations. Check out the revamped dining room and hear how they plan to keep serving old favorites in the new space.

Better Fresh Farms is redefining what it means to grab a quick bite. With the installation of Statesboro's first fresh salad vending machine at Cool Beanz, co-owners Brandi Burke and Grant Anderson are bring farm-to-fork goodness to the community.

After Tropical Storm Debby passed, the Cottages at Bethany embraced a sunny day with a delightful ‘Honey Extraction’ activity led by Dr. Paul Cerpovicz, offering residents and guests a sweet and educational experience.

Do you have a summer herb garden? Check out these uses -- some might surprise you! -- for wild and wonderful rosemary.