In addition to being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the start of the spooky season, and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, October is also National Apple Month. What started out as a week-long celebration in 1904 has blossomed into a month-long observance dedicated to appreciating the amazing apple. This crisp, sweet fruit has been a staple of American cuisine since it was first introduced by Johnny Appleseed back in the 19th century. Today, apples are enjoyed in lots of delicious dishes, drinks and desserts. Celebrate National Apple Month by enjoying these appetizing apple eats awaiting you in local restaurants. 

Green Truck Pub: Chicken & Apples

Green Truck Pub is a Habersham St. restaurant known primarily for its flavorful, grass-fed burgers. They also have an awesome array of satisfying sandwiches to choose from. The Chicken & Apples is a crowd pleaser pairing humane-certified grilled chicken breast with thinly sliced apple. It’s a juicy handheld with savory and sweet in each bite. 

Treylor Park Hitch: Grilled Apple Pie w/ Chicken

Situated on Drayton St. near Savannah’s most iconic cathedral, you’ll find Treylor Park Hitch, which is one of a few local eateries under the Treylor Park restaurant group. They have a mouthwatering sandwich called the Grilled Apple Pie w/ Chicken. It combines cheddar cheese, cinnamon roasted apples, crispy applewood bacon and fried chicken into a delicious harmony of fantastic flavor. 

Pie Society: Pork & Apple Pie

British Pie Company, Pie Society offers a few fine choices featuring the beloved apple. They have a tasty Pork & Apple Pie as well as a traditional American Apple Pie and a fruity Apple & Mixed Berry Pie. Whether you’re going for something salted or sweet, you’ll be very satisfied with the apple options at Pie Society. 

Sam Snead’s: Apple Almond Chicken Salad

Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern also has a delightful apple dish on the menu. Give the Apple Almond Chicken Salad a try. Perfect for fall, the salad features mixed greens topped with diced apples, grilled shaved chicken, feta, almonds and fried wontons. It’s tossed in a light grapefruit vinaigrette, delivering sweet and tangy flavors along with a lot of great textures.

If you’re an apple aficionado, consider trying these delectable dishes. They’re definitely recommended during National Apple Month or anytime of year.