Tree Huggers and Beer Chuggers returns to Savannah
On Friday, Oct. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., join the good folks of the Savannah Tree Foundation for Tree Huggers and Beer Chuggers. They are bringing together live music, local brews, and fresh barbeque for an evening dedicated to supporting our city’s incredible tree canopy. Shop Hester & Zipperer’s green space; challenge the kids to games; enter raffles for great prizes; and grab a plate and a glass to hang out with local tree lovers. Open to the public, the event is $35 for adults (includes all-you-can-drink beer and beverages), $15 for kids (includes all-you-can-drink sodas) and is free for under 5’s. Hester & Zipperer is located at 6719 Skidaway Road, and tickets can be purchased in advance at www.savannahtree.org
Nearly 30 food trucks headline Eastern Wharf festival
Plan to grab lunch or dinner
at the Eastern Wharf's 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3! This free, family-friendly event showcases the growing depth and breadth of the region's food truck scene, offering a wide variety of cuisine and live music performances on the riverfront by Rockin' Scott & the Hot Shots, Little Gracie, Unifya as well as Damon and the Shitkickers. Attendees can also meet Savannah Banana players from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. and build their own trucker hat featuring an event-exclusive hat patch design by Mess Hall. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and small personal coolers and delicious food will be ready to order from almost 30 food trucks offering everything from wings to burgers, BBQ to tacos, pizza to lobster, and Kona ice to ice-cream cones. Low Country Taps mobile bar and local favorite Mint To Be Mojito's will also be on hand. The Festival runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverfront Lot at The Park at Eastern Wharf, 102 Port Street
Savannah Greek Festival marks 75th anniversary
Craving pastitsio, spanakopita, dolmades, Greek meatballs, or souvlaki? Or maybe you have a sweet tooth for baklava or flogeres? Make plans to attend the 75th Savannah Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 8, 9, or 10. With 75 years of tradition and good memories to build on, this event is an annual favorite! This year’s festival features Greek foods, Greek dancing, Greek music, tours of the beautiful St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, and a Greek marketplace. The fun and food are served in the Hellenic Community Center, 14 West Anderson Street. Find our more at www.savannahgreekfest.com
Trivia buffs can compete weekly for prizes in Savannah
Love Trivia? Check out Tuesday Trivia Nights at The 5 Spot Sandfly, 7360 Skidaway Road. Know-it-alls take over the private dining room and bar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for seven rounds of family-friendly trivia with live hosts, visuals on the TV’s, and prizes for every round. The Sandfly location is now also offering Music and $3 Mimosas from noon to 3 p.m. during Saturday Brunch. If you’re prepping for a Jeopardy! tryout you’ll also want to join veteran-owned Service Brewing Co. at 574 Indian Street for Wednesday Trivia Nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jess Shaw and CEO Kevin Ryan will test your smarts but be warned you may need to be prepared for an interactive challenge round in order to gain extra points. There is a $100 cash prize for the first-place team!
Lili's debuts Asian-inspired Tuesday dining series
Lili’s Restaurant & Bar located at 326 Johnny Mercer Boulevard introduces the adorably named Wok to the Wildside each Tuesday night from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Step out of the ordinary with a vibrant Asian-inspired menu featuring a rotating weekly selection of bold street appetizers, sizzling wok entrees, and artisan craft cocktails. This new Tuesday night promotion is in addition to Love our Locals Wednesdays (3 for $30 Prix Fixe Dinner) and Steak Night Thursdays ($30 salad and steak entrée). A consistently fine dining experience is always on the menu at Lili’s on Wilmington Island!
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Where to find food trucks, trivia and Greek food in Savannah
