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1540 Room is shining in the spotlight, thanks to a slew of features in publications ranging from Savannah Business Journal to Savannah CEO. Here, we share a few of the best.

Savannah Now

Select dishes from the 1540 Room’s Spice Road-inspired menu, including Merguez, Turkish Manti, Kofta, and Benne Seed Cornbread.

WSAV

It was a night of fine dining for this week’s grand reopening of the 1540 Room. Located at The DeSoto, the dining room offers diverse, Lowcountry-sourced dishes. Chef de Cuisine Collin Clemons and General Manager Andrew Noye lead the 1540 Room.

Savannah CEO

The DeSoto Savannah will host its annual Mother’s Day Brunch inside 1540 Room, on the main floor of the DeSoto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 11a to 2p. Reservations are now available through OpenTable.

This family-friendly brunch has become a staple for locals and visitors alike. From a delightful brunch menu to a special gift on The DeSoto, treat your mom to a memorable morning.

Savannah CEO

The DeSoto invites the Savannah community to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with them. They will be hosting a different holiday event each day, beginning on Monday, December 12th and ending on Friday, December 23rd. From family- friendly and dog-friendly activities to dinner, shopping, singing, dancing and holiday cheers, The DeSoto has partnered with local businesses as well as their award-winning chef and sommelier to bring the magic of the holidays to 15 East Liberty Street.

Savannah Magazine

LESS THAN A YEAR since opening the 1540 Room, chef Collin Clemons has been named the city’s Best Chef.

Here, the Ohio native — who has spent time in kitchens from Minneapolis to New Orleans to Austin — talks about reimagining the storied restaurant, located on the first floor of The DeSoto Savannah Hotel, and where he eats around town when he’s not at work.

Savannah Business Journal

The reinvented 1540 Room, at The DeSoto Savannah, has opened with a new menu to suit the diverse tastes of its visitors. Under the direction of Chef Collin Clemons, the menu is inspired by the centuries of global spice trade which included Hernando DeSoto’s visit to the American southeast in the year 1540.

WSAV

Located at The DeSoto, the dining room offers diverse, Lowcountry-sourced dishes.Chef de Cuisine Collin Clemons and General Manager Andrew Noye lead the 1540 Room. Enjoy photos from the opening of 1540 Room.

Savannah CEO

The reinvented 1540 Room, at The DeSoto Savannah, opens with a new menu to suit the diverse tastes of its visitors. Under the direction of Chef Collin Clemons, the menu is inspired by the centuries of global spice trade which included Hernando DeSoto’s visit to the American southeast in the year 1540.

Daily Advent

As a farm-to-table, locally-sourced restaurant, 1540 Room’s menu will change with seasonal availability. Sourcing from local farmers not only provides guests with the freshest food available but also motivates Chef Clemons to merge unique menu combinations.