This longtime Savannah Fire Department veteran realized many a schoolkid’s dream when he was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2014. When he’s not holding down Station 5, he passes on […]
The Best of Savannah
Best Restaurants, Bars, Businesses, People, Places, Events in Savannah, Georgia as voted by readers of Connect Savannah..
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Best Local Columnist
Our own Community Editor won out this year for her insightful contributions to the inner workings of Savannah life and culture. Runner-up: Bill Dawers
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Best Cultural Event
It just keeps getting better and better. A marathon of world-class music, the 2015 Savannah Music Festival brought in the luminous talents of artists like Dawes, Lucinda Williams, Dianne Reeves, […]
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Best Ribs
Take a ride out to Whitemarsh Island and see for yourself. Runner-up: Sandfly BBQ
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Best Health Food Store
Peter and Janie Brodhead invested in the future of downtown long before it was fashionable, or even advisable by most. They have reaped the reward in owning what is easily […]
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Best Family Restaurant
A Savannah success story from way back, with the best sweet tea in the South. Runner-up: B&D Burgers
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Best Local Club DJ
Where can’t you find Basik Lee (Steve Baumgardner)? He’s on the decks all across town, he’s back hosting Hip-Hop Night on Tuesdays at The Jinx, he strums the classical guitar […]
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Best Local Pro Sports Team
A bittersweet win, given the 99 percent likelihood that the team will be moving to Columbia, S.C., and a new stadium after this season. While there is certainly a possibility […]
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Best Pediatrician
Perhaps Savannah’s single most beloved doctor—and yes we realize that statement will get a lot of hackles up—Dr. Ramos has literally helped raise generations of children in Savannah to be […]
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Best Sleep Specialist
You are feeling very sleepy…. You are feeling very…. Oh wait, that’s a hypnotist. Dr. Daly is an actual sleep specialist who tackles a pressing problem of our time. Runner-up: […]
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Best Piercing Studio
If Cheech and Chong wandered into Planet 3 these days, they might think they were lost. Savannah’s favorite head shop of 2015 doesn’t look much like your stoner uncle’s sleepy-eyed […]
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Best Westside Bar
The newest anchor of West Chatham’s exponentially growing social and nightlife scene. Runner up: Bahama Bob’s