Chefs and Restaurants

This Irish Pub’s Design Avoids Tropes and Leans Into History

Irish pubs are a dime a dozen stateside, but few have connections to the Emerald Isle itself. In August 2024, Wexford opened in Savannah, Ga.’s City Market, bringing with it contributions from the namesake sister city and honoring the coastal city’s Irish roots. The first Irish immigrants arrived in Savannah in 1734 and their community grew during the Irish Potato Famine. Today, the city boasts one of America’s largest St. Patrick’s Day...