The big awards bash was lit this past Tuesday night at the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden for our annual Best of Savannah Readers Poll Awards.
Best of Savannah 2019
Best School Board Member
It’s Back to the Future, as Joe Buck returns as School Board President, and as reader choice in this category, after a four-year break between tenures. Joe easily won this […]
RIP: Local Person You’ll Miss the Most
Niema Ross was a beloved community member and a friend to so many. “Niema was the force I never knew I needed in this life,” says Emily Boutwell. “She cared […]
Best Steakhouse
A perennial favorite, Ruth’s Chris serves up steak just the way you like it. Runner-up: Longhorn
Best Deli
The name speaks for itself—you won’t find a better bagel anywhere else. Runner-up, Best Deli: Roly Poly Sandwiches
Best Desserts
One could certainly make the case that Lulu’s inventive martinis are a dessert in and of themselves, but the actual baked goods sold behind the counter are incredible as well. […]
Best Indian Restaurant
Satisfy your craving for Indian food at Pakwan. Runner-up: Naan Appetit
Best Local Electronic Artist
Tommy McCoy, better known as Tommy Techno, has had a love for electronic music ever since getting into the exploding rave scene of the 90s and 2000s. His Tommy Techno […]
Best New Local Book
Jose Lucio’s book, Morty and the Moon, is a continuation of the author’s imaginative storytelling and, of course, brilliant illustrations. The SCAD grad’s path towards pursuing children’s books full-time began […]
Best Psychologist
Betsy Powers utilizes a method called Somatic Therapy, or body-based psychotherapy. It incorporates movement and analysis of tone, gesture, and posture that, in her words, “takes traditional talk-therapy one step […]
Best Cosmetic Surgery Center
Five outstanding practitioners on staff and an array of satellite offices make this the readers’ choice this year. Runner-up: Georgia Institute of Plastic Surgery
Best Day Spa
This perennially popular pampering spot usually wins big, and is popular for its wide range of services as well as its caring and professional staff. Runner-up: spa bleu
