Elizabeth Terry Chef/Owner
Elizabeth on 37th, Savannah, GA

Elizabeth on 37^th opened in May of 1981 in Savannah, Georgia, as the creation of Chef Elizabeth Terry and her husband Michael. The simple elegance of their turn-of-the-century Southern mansion sets the perfect tone for her subtle and stunning regional cooking based on wonderful old Southern recipes.

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Savannah Seasons
Food and Stories from Elizabeth on 37th

How to cook like one of America's finest chefs.

Finally, a cookbook from one of America's best restaurants that even I can follow. No training needed, as a test Elizabeth Terry made sure that her teenage daughter could cook every recipe. In thirty days my family tried over thirty recipes with great success. This book makes a great gift. You still will want to visit her Savannah restaurant to meet this very nice lady in person.

Featured Recipes:

• Shrimp Stuffed With Deviled Crab
• Chicken and Blackeyed Pea Salad
• Chilled Tomato, Red Pepper and Cucumber Soup
• Mint Julep
• Peach Blackberry Pie
• Pecan Almond Tart

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Chef Terry is devoted to classic Southern cooking and has extensively researched Savannah cooking of the 18^th and 19^th centuries. She has combined traditional cooking methods with a modern interest in fresh, health conscious menus.

The South is known for its hospitality, and award-winning chef Elizabeth Terry is known for her ability to create magic in the kitchen. With her cookbook Savannah Seasons: Food and Stories from Elizabeth on 37^th, Chef Terry, working with her daughter Alexis, brings all the warmth of the South and her culinary expertise into the kitchens of home cooks everywhere. Chef Terry comments that Southern cooking is both country, "back of the stove" cooking and her favorite – elegant entertaining "front of the stove" cooking. Her food is contemporary but maintains recognizable old fashion flavors. Elizabeth makes the most of the wonderful bounty found along the Southern coast, using basic ingredients and works to combine and enhance the flavors, textures and preparations.

Chef Elizabeth Terry is a 1966 graduate of Lake Erie College for Women with a degree in psychology. She worked in the wine and cheese business in Atlanta, Georgia and in 1979 opened "Thyme for You", a small soup and sandwich shop. She is the mother of two daughters, Alexis and Celeste, who have grown up over the restaurant and are enjoying their mother’s success.

Awards, Accolades and Activities

Elizabeth Terry’s reputation as an innovator and leader in the cuisine of the "New South" is well established. Some of her many accomplishments include:

• Food Arts - 1999 Silver Spoon Award
  
  
• Forbes - 1999 top 40 restaurants in America
  
  
• Zagat - 1999 Top Ranking for Food, Service, and Decor
  
  
• James Beard - 1995 Perrier Jouet Best
  American Chef: Southeast
  
  
• Mobil Travel Guide - 1997 & 1998 Four-Star Award
  
  
• Cervena Venison - Front of House Service Award 1997 & 1998
  
  
• Restaurants & Institutions - 1995 Ivy Award
  
  
• DiRoNa - Award of Excellence 1993-1999
  
  
• Food & Wine Magazine - 1992-1993 "Top 25 Restaurants in America"
  
  
• Nations Restaurants News - 1993 Fine Dining Hall of Fame
  
  

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