Forget Hot'Lanta

It's HOT Savannah ... or should that be SavannaHOT!

Temperature wise and event wise there is a lot that goes on in town, River Street, Tybee Island ... enough to keep locals and tourists busy ... excited.

If you're a visitor and want to get a taste of Savannah ... on Saturday morning go to the Forsyth Market ... local growers sell at Forsyth Park. Then spend some time in the park, frolicking in the fountain (wait, that may just be for kids), people watching.

With the weekend many head to the beach ... be forewarned, get there early to get a parking space AND avoid traffic lines, and lines, and lines ... unless you are just married to the idea of the pavilion, stick to north beach to avoid much of the crowd. If you love a crowded beach, where you are bound to see someone who looks worse than you do in a bathing suit, then by all means stay south. It's not always wrong to go with ego is it? what would Freud say?

When you want a break from the sand to walk around looking for beach souveys to take home, a great local artist shop is www.atlanticbeacongallery.com ... owner Debbie is a true sweetheart with a desire to help artists be seen. In fact, check out the 3-Cord Strong bracelets (Eccl4:13), anklets and key chains ... they are handmade from parachute cord ... feel the strength! Atlantic Beacon is the islands exclusive carrier of these hot new trend! Get your's today!!

When ready for a meal, sitting on the porch and continuing to enjoy the ocean view? Best spot, IMHO, is Fannie's. They offer a great menu, value and taste! Their crab legs are best priced, juicy and succulent! Of course, I may be prejudiced toward crab legs but I'm also picky! Sorry, Red Lobster, you are in Savannah, get real seafood.

If you are into night life ... River Street, City Market and surrounding offer what you are looking for, jazz, rock, blues ... etc. For that romantic dinner, there are choices as well...more on that another time.

Now, you are asking yourself, but MilliD "where is Savannah's best dining place to eat?"

Alligator Soul on Barnard ... great cuisine, fresh, local, organic ... and the martinis? out of this world if you are inclined. Bartender Wendy will set you up ... try to stump her with your order ... go ahead and try!

I'm betting I know who wins!