Ships of the Sea celebrates 200 years of the SS Savannah
By Rachael Flora
Editor's Note: The Biggest and the Best
You voted, and we counted
By Connect Savannah Staff
Four female photographers present showcase at The Drawing Room
Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
By Matt Brunson
Review: Aladdin
Peter Pan flies again at Savannah Children’s Theatre
The star of the upcoming production talks about taking on the iconic role
By Sean Kelly
5 Questions with Paige Harwell Samek
'I started using resin in my painting and it was like a happy accident'
Teddy and the Rough Riders @El Rocko Lounge
Joe Cat @The Sentient Bean
Eric Jones @Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant
CBDB @Barrelhouse South
Folk meets alternative with E.Z. Shakes
Columbia roots rockers chat before Jinx performance
Interstellar Echoes celebrates the legend and legacy of Pink Floyd
'We don't go overboard with the old stuff, but we try to add in just enough to please the diehard folks.'
Pleasures’ psychedelic experiment
St. Pete dark groove band hits the road
UnderGo unites the arts community for a second year
Local music and arts festival returns with a jam-packed lineup
Best Local Theatre Production
Cabaret by Savannah Stage Company
Best Local Theatre Director
Jayme Tinti, Savannah Stage Company
Best Actress
Lexi Balaoing Ambrose
Best Local Concert
Savannah Stopover (Deerhunter)
Best Vocalist
Best Actor
Wesley Pridgen
Best New Local Book
Morty and the Moon by Jose Lucio
Best Local Punk Band
Jeff Two Names and the Born Agains
Best Local Music Video
Bero Bero,'Symbiosis'
Best Cultural Event
Savannah Music Festival
Best Local Festival of 2018
Best Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Best Indie Film Venue
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Best Performance Troupe
Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue
Best Art Gallery
Sulfur Studios
Best Visual Artist
Panhandle Slim
Best Local Photographer
Megan Jones
Best Fashion Event
Junk 2 Funk
Best Local Comedian/Comedy Team
Odd Lot Improv
Best All-Around Musician
Eric Culberson
Best Local Country Band/Artist
Damon & the Shitkickers
Best Local Metal Band
Black Tusk
Best Local Rock Band
Cusses
Best Local Funk/R&B/Soul Group/Artist
A Nickel Bag of Funk
Best Local Jazz Band/Artist
Velvet Caravan
Best Local Club DJ
CPowers
Best Local Electronic Artist
Tommy Techno
Best Local Hip-Hop/Rap Artist
Dope KNife
Best Local Record Label
Graveface Records
Best Local Recording Studio
Elevated Basement
Best Local Album of 2018
Aaron Paul Zimmer, Saints and Heretics
Best Local Author
Jessica Leigh Lebos
Best Local Drag Queen
Ford Fatale
Best Singer/Songwriter
Jason Bible
Best Local Americana/Folk/Roots Band/Artist
The Train Wrecks
Best Museum
Jepson Center for the Arts
Best Art Show of 2018
Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism
Best Savannahian
Travis Coles
Best Local Liberal
Biggest Local Scandal
Tony Thomas
Savannahian You Love to Hate
Best Historic Building
Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters
Best New Building
Perry Lane Hotel
Best Hotel
Best New Hotel
Best New City Initiative
Bike Lanes
Best Dog Park
Herty Pines Dog Park, Daffin Park
Best Place of Worship
Compassion Christian Church
Best Pastor/Priest/Rabbi
Kelly McInerney
Best Private School
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Best Public School
Savannah Arts Academy
Best Principal
Gif Lockley, Savannah Arts
Best Philanthropist
Howard Morrison
Best Nonprofit Organization
Loop It Up
Best Charity Event
Soup It Up for Loop It Up
Best City Council Member
Mayor Eddie DeLoach
Best Chatham County Commissioner
Dean Kicklighter
Best School Board Member
Joe Buck
Best City of Savannah Employee
Anthony Caston
Best Firefighter
Jack Borders
Best Celeb Sighting in Town
Bette Midler
Most Crushworthy Savannahian
Soco The Khan
Best Chatham County Employee
Nickie Stevens Powell
Best Law Enforcement Officer
Gene Harley, Counter Narcotics Team (CNT)
Best Local Conservative
Ben Crystal
RIP: Local Person You'll Miss the Most
Niema Ross
Best Local Radio Station
WRUU 107.5 FM
Best Talk Radio Station
Best Investigative Reporter
Andrew Davis, WSAV
Most Important Local News Story of 2018
Googly-Eyed Bandit
Best Local TV News Anchor
Kim Gusby, WSAV
Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Frank “The Big Guy” Sulkowski, WJCL
Best Local TV Meteorologist
Kris Allred, WSAV
Best Local Radio Personality
Hunter Meyer, BOB 106.9
Best Morning Radio Show
Hunter & Leslie, BOB 106.9
Best Local Website:
Connect Savannah
Best Social Media To Follow
Stone Stairs of Death
Best Local TV Commercial
Mike Hostilo
Best Local Newspaper Columnist
Jim Morekis
Best Local Podcast
The Kennedy Koch Show
Best Overall Restaurant
Atlantic
Best New Restaurant
The Grey Market
Best Gourmet Burger
Green Truck Pub
Best Brunch
Ordinary Pub
Best Chef
Mashama Bailey, The Grey
By Lindy Moody
Most Romantic Restaurant
The Olde Pink House
Best Downtown Restaurant
The Grey
Best Wait Staff
The Pirate’s House
Best Family Restaurant
Best Takeout Restaurant
520 Wings
Best Caterer
Zunzi’s
Best Sandwich
Best Outdoor Dining
The Wyld Dock Bar
Best Late Night Restaurant
Six Pence Pub
Best Pub Food
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Fox and Fig
Best Small Plates Restaurant
Jazz'd Tapas Bar
Best Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Best Pancakes
The Original Pancake House
Best Breakfast
The Collins Quarter
Best Burger for $10 or Less
Five Guys
Best Veggie Burger
Best Fried Chicken
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Best Southern Food Restaurant
Best Soul Food Restaurant
Best Wings
Wild Wing Café
Best Barbecue,
Sandfly Bar-B-Q
Best Ribs
Best Sub Shop
Firehouse Subs
Best Deli
Midtown Deli and Bagel Shop
Best Bagels
Best Shrimp and Grits
Vic’s on the River
Best Fine Dining
Best Seafood Restaurant
The Crab Shack
Best Salad
Kayak Kafe
Best Pizzeria
Vinnie Van GoGo’s
Best Delivery Pizza
Screamin’ Mimi’s
Best Bakery
Baker’s Pride Bakery
Best Chocolatier
Chocolat by Adam Turoni
Best Cupcakes
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Best Desserts
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar
Best Ice Cream
Leopold’s Ice Cream
Best Local Coffee Roaster
PERC Coffee
Best Seafood Market
Russo’s Seafood
Best Farmer’s Market/Co-op
Forsyth Farmers Market
Best Grocery Store
Publix
Best Gourmet Food Store
Lucky’s Market
Best Health Food Store
Brighter Day Natural Foods
Best Cheese Shop
Whole Foods
Best Spice Shop
The Salt Table
Best Food Truck
Chazito’s Latin Cuisine
Best French Restaurant
39 Rue de Jean
Best Japanese
Sushi Zen
Best Sushi
Best Southside
Best Indian Restaurant
Pakwan
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Al Salaam Deli
Best Chinese Restaurant
Wangs II
Best Asian Fusion
CO
Best Ramen, Best Pho
Flying Monk Noodle Bar
Best Vietnamese
Best Italian Restaurant
Bella’s Italian Café
Best Coffeehouse
Foxy Loxy
Best Mexican Restaurant
Tequila’s Town
Best Burrito
Best Taco
Bull Street Taco
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Troy Mediterranean Cuisine
Best Caribbean Restaurant
Sweet Spice
Best Thai Restaurant
Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine
Best Islands Restaurant
Basil’s Pizza and Deli
Best Tybee Restaurant
Huc-a-Poo’s
Best Richmond Hill Restaurant
Melody’s Coastal Café
Best Pooler Restaurant
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Best New Bar
Lone Wolf Lounge
Best Rooftop Bar
Peregrin
Best Hotel Bar
Best Local Open Mic
McDonough's
Best College Bar
Bar Bar
Best Bartender
Zack 'Duck' Stell
Best Overall Bar
The Jinx
Best Bar for Live Music
Best Downtown Bar
Best Pub Crawl
Harry Potter Pub Crawl
Best Southside Bar
Rachael’s
Best Islands Bar
Ellie’s Crow Bar
Best River Street Bar
Wet Willie’s
Best City Market Bar
Congress Street Social Club
Best Outdoor Bar
Best Tybee Bar
Best Pooler Bar
World of Beer
Best Bar/Restaurant Beer Selection
Best Dive Bar
Abe’s on Lincoln
Best Upscale Bar
Alley Cat Lounge
Best Happy Hour
Coach's Corner
Best Sports Bar
Best Bloody Mary
Collins Quarter
Best Margarita
Tequila's Town
Best Martini
Jen's and Friends
Best Sommelier
Jason Restivo at Atlantic
Best Bar/Restaurant Wine Selection
Best Local Wine Shop
Habersham Beverage
Best Retail Beer Selection
Best British Pub
Best Irish Pub
Best Karaoke
Best Scottish Pub
Molly MacPherson's
Best Local Brewery
Service Brewing
Best Local Spirits Distiller
Ghost Coast Distillery
Best Dance Club
Club One
Best Gay Bar/Club
Best Adult Entertainment
The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue
Best Trivia Night
The Chromatic Dragon
Best Bar to Spot a Celebrity
The Original Pinkie Masters
Best Local Athlete
Ally BamBam Shakes, Savannah Derby Devils
Best Midwife
Jill F. Whitfield, CNM
Best Yoga Instructor
Jenny Butcher
Best Yoga Studio
Dancing Dogs Yoga
Best Local High School Sports Team
Benedictine Cadets Football
Best Local Sports Coach
Baker Woodward
Best Local College Sports Team
Georgia Southern Eagles
Best Local Sports Event
Savannah Bananas
Best Local Club Sports
Best Running/Walk Event
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Best Barre Studio
Pure Barre
Best Pilates Studio
Best ZUMBA Instructor
Sheena Allen
Best CrossFit Trainer
Natana Tucker
Best Fitness Club
Planet Fitness
Best Personal Trainer
James Cooper
Best Massage Therapist
Crystal Millner
Best Physical Therapist
Ernest Ledesma
Best Physical Therapy Center
CORA Physical Therapy
Best Psychiatrist
Arnold Negrin, MD
Best Psychologist
Betsy Powers, LPC
Best Local Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Best Hospital
St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System
Best Urgent Care
ExperCare Urgent Health and Occupational Medicine
Best Primary Care Physician
Joe D. Christian III, MD
Best OB/GYN
Andrew Tucker, MD
Best Nurse
Heidi Longenberger, LPN
Best Cardiologist
Robert C. Rollings, MD
Best Gastroenterologist
Brent W. Acker, MD
Best Orthopedist
Robert Hoffman, MD
Best Dentist
B. Wade Poston, DMD
Best Cosmetic Dentistry
Robert Miller, DMD
Best Pediatrician
Keith M. Seibert, MD
Best Dermatologist
Lewis R. Collins, MD
Best Chiropractor
John C. Hargrove, DC
Best Cosmetic Surgery Center
Savannah Plastic Surgery
Best Allergist
Brad H. Goodman, MD
Best Pediatric Dentistry
Cara C. DeLeon DDS
Best Orthodontist
Broderick, Dusek, DeLeon Orthodontics
Best Optometrist
Donald Watson
Best Opthalmologist
Robin Ray MD
Best Vision Center
Georgia Eye Institute
Best Sleep Specialist
James A. Daly III MD
Best Veterinarian
Gayl Manley
Best Veterinary Clinic
Central Animal Hospital
Best Barber Shop
Bell Barber
Best Hair Salon
40 Volume
Best Day Spa
Sweet Water Spa
Best Nail Salon
Best Medical Spa
Glow Medical Spa
Best Weight Loss Center
Premier Medical Weight Loss and Wellness
Best Waxing Salon
Wax and Wane
Best Tanning Salon
Salt Water Spa
Best Piercing Artist
Rhiannon Frette
Best Piercing Studio
Planet 3
Best tattoo Artist
Mareva Lambough
Best Tattoo Shop
Kustom Hustle
Best Golf Course
Wilmington Island Club
Best Marina
Hogan’s Marina
Best Local Jewelry Designer
Kristen Baird
Best Art Supply Store
Blick Art Supply
Best Frame Shop
Best New Store
Avalon Exchange
Best Women's Clothing Store
Best Smoke Shop
Mary Jane's CBD Dispensary
By Jessica Farthing
Best Pet Grooming Shop
The Savannah Groom Room
Best Window Display
The Paris Market and Brocante
Best Independent Bookstore
E. Shaver, Bookseller
Best Comic Book Store
Savannah Comics
Best Musical Instrument Store
Portman's Music Superstore
Best Record Shop
Graveface Records and Curiosities
Best Furniture Store
24e
Best Vape Shop
Smoke City
Best Lawn and Garden Store
Hester & Zipperer
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Harley-Davidson
Best Scooter Dealer
Hawg Scooters
Best Bicycle Shop
Sekka Bicycles
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Grainger Honda
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Best Signature Drink
The Pirate's House
Best Auto Repair
Integrity Auto Repair
Best Place for Tires
Savannah Tire
Best Car Wash
Savannah Car Wash
Best Rental Car Company
Enterprise
Best Daycare
Bible Baptist Church Daycare
Best Men's Clothing Store
J. Parker Limited
Best Children's Clothing Store
Sara Jane's Children's Boutique
Best Clothing Boutique
Red Clover
Best Local Attorney
Joel Gerber
Best Local Clothing Designer
Kathi Rich
Best Thrift/Vintage Store
Civvies
Best Consignment Store
Best Fashion Accessory Store
The Future on Forsyth
Best Shoe Store
Globe Shoe Company
Best Bead Store
Epiphany Bead and Jewelry Studio
Best Jewelry Store
Zia Couture Jewelry
Best Costume Store
Acme Costumes
Best Adult Toy Store
Sunset Novelties
Best Antique Shop
Picker Joe's Antique Mall
Best Dry Cleaner
Curry Dry Cleaners
Best Pest Control
Yates Astro
Best Outdoor Outfitters
Half-Moon Outfitters
Best Lighting Store
Circa Lighting
Best Flooring Store
Floor and Decor
Best Heating and Air Service
Indoor Climate Experts
Best Maid Service
Merry Maids
Best Realtor
Chelsea Phillips
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Oglethorpe Mall
Best Florist
John Davis Florist
Best Bridal Shop
David's Bridal
Best Pawn Shop
Welsh Pawn Shop
Best Pet Store
Woof Gang Bakery
Best Pet Daycare
Club Fido
Best Bed and Breakfast
Savannah Bed and Breakfast
Best Escape Room
Escape Savannah
Best Local Bath Products Store
Nourish
Best Lingerie Store
Victoria's Secret
Best Gift Store
Savannah Bee Company
Best Wedding Photographer
Best Photography Studio
Savannah Glamour
Best Law Firm
Howard and Whatley PC
Best Local Insurance Agent
Bernard Williams and Co.
Best Real Estate Company
Keller Williams
Best Local Moving Company
Two Men and a Truck
Best Self Storage
Savannah Self Storage
Best Apartment Community
Mariner Grove
Best Local Homebuilder
Mungo Homes
Best Taxi Service
Savannah Pedicab
Best Cigar/Tobacco shop
Savannah Cigars
Best Plumber
Henry Plumbing
Best Electrician
Mr. Electric
Best Landscaping Company
Barrett Landscaping
Best Computer Repair
Computer Advantage
Best Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union
Best Tour Company
Old Town Trolley Tours
Best Limo Service
Savannah Executive Limo Service
Best Place to Work
Gulfstream
Store or Business You're Most Sorry to See Go
Beetnix
Best Category We Missed
Burlesque Dancer
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