My trip to Savannah: Rhett at the Alida Hotel

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Jan 20

Finding a restaurant on Christmas can be a challenge and, as we were staying at The Alida Hotel, we got a reservation at Rhett. I am glad we did as this place was really packed, and decided to eat outside since the weather was pretty good. I started the meal with sipping on a cocktail called Second Glance ($16), made with Four Roses Bourbon, Amontillado Sherry, apricot and sea Buckthorn, a plant with many benefits for the skin, heart or blood sugar among other things. With it, we shared some hush puppies ($15), that came with a chipotle-honey butter, and I got some roasted oysters (6 for $24). Both were pretty good, even if the hush puppies were a bit dry, the butter helping, and I loved the oysters that were bathed in butter. For her main, Jodi ordered the Georgia Lettuce salad ($16) with an avocado (+$5) and fries ($9), while I decided to try their swordfish ($40) that came with Ol’fuskie crab rice, a traditional Gullah Geechee Lowcountry dish featuring seasoned, pre-cooked rice mixed with fresh lump crab meat, sautéed vegetables (onion, celery, bell pepper), bacon, and garlic. I very rarely go with swordfish but, I wanted seafood that day and was curious about the rice: I did not regret it! The fish was perfectly cooked, and the rice was creamy, rich and savory, very comforting. For dessert, we did not hesitate and opted for the cardamon and cinnamon beignets ($12), that were served with a lemon curd and a strawberry jam. These beignets were really good and addictive, slightly crispy on the outside and pillowy, with definitely no need for some dipping. This is a must have!