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Savor, "Virginia's Low Country Cuisine," had its grand opening Sept. 8 in Virginia Beach's Great Neck Village area.
The Southern cuisine restaurant opened in the Silver Palate's former space under creator and owner Chef Walter Ellerbe, who was co-owner of The Lucky Star at the Beach, and his partner, Jacqui Ruetzel, a long-time foodie who's spent years in the restaurant business.
"It's basically a Charleston, S.C., or New Orleans Southern feel. It's classy but casual," said Ruetzel about the updated French Quarter atmosphere at the establishment.
"The cuisine is low country - classic dishes like fish and grits," she said. "Some of our signature deserts are Bananas Foster and 'Pour Amour,' 20 layers of crepes with whipped pastry crème between each one. Everything is made in-house."
Ellerbe also offers a play on desert with a sweet Sunday brunch option, Bananas Foster French Toast.
Ruetzel, who entered the restaurant business at age 18, came back to the business after a 12-year hiatus to raise her children. She was born and raised in Virginia Beach's Great Neck Village area, where the new restaurant is.
Savor will feature a full bar, a wine list and several seafood offerings, as well as Southern classics like chicken and waffles and fried green tomatoes.
Ellerbe, known as the Southern Gourmet and a well-traveled restaurateur, lives in Virginia Beach.
Location 1304 N. Great Neck Road, Suite 1232, Virginia Beach 23454
Website www.savorva.com |
