I’ve been going to water aerobics classes with a fabulous group of ladies (and a few men) for years. A few times a year we meet somewhere to enjoy a meal, conversation, and lots of laughs.
This week we met at Cohen’s Retreat in Savannah which was originally a retirement home for men. In 2012, new owners took over and transformed the space into a delightful restaurant with delicious food, a venue for special events, a gift shop, and rental cottages

As we walked through the front doors we knew we were in for a special treat when we saw the vintage ashtrays decorating the walls and a mantle lined with Old Spice bottles and shaving brushes. A wall with a family tree made from heirloom silverware was the focal point in the Perennial Room where we ate. Mounted on another wall of the room was an antique bicycle built for two.
Did I mention the food was delicious?
Good food and laughing with friends in a memorable setting made me smile this week.
Linked to Norm Frampton’s Thursday Doors – March 5, 2020
This post was inspired by the Weekly Smile over at Trent’s World. What made you smile this week?
Now that’s my kind of place!
I enjoy a place with history and a story.
Glad the food was good too!
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Thanks Nancy! The food was amazing. Everyone loved what they ordered.
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I like these kinds of restaurants with good food as a bonus!
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What a cool place. Glad to see they are preserving and sharing the history of the building.
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Thanks Suzanne. There was really a lot of attention to detail everywhere I looked.
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Good friends and good food is a winning combination in my book. 🙂
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I agree!
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I like this kind of restaurants also. We have a few nearby and I’m not tired of looking at the displays. Great that you had a good time.
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Thanks. It was so good I went back on Thursday for takeout Barbeque!
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Oh, it sounds delicious! I had barbecue ribs last night at a restaurant, had a lot of left over to take home. Will have it tonight.
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If you ever visit Portland, Oregon… Look for establishments created by McMenamins… they also turn historic buildings into pubs, restaurants, and hotels. 😉
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Thank you for the recommendation. Sounds like fun places.
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