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Simple Southern Sweetness: Not Just Savannah Desserts

March 22nd, 2012 by Diane

Savannah Georgia in March 2012 | Photo (c) 2012 Green Palm Inn

Savannah in Springtime

SAVANNAH GA — We at Savannah Inns recently stopped to consider, “What is it about sweets in the American South, especially in Savannah?”  Not so long ago meeting up with friends for dessert and coffee was the sweet, familiar habit after a downtown Savannah concert.   Old spots included hometown favorites like Anton’s (now a bank parking lot), and the Pirates’ House restaurant, once legendary with its smorgasbord of fresh desserts.

That sweet little tradition continues, just in new places in Savannah’s nightlife.  In Garden and Gun magazine Annabelle Carr writes, “After a concert at the Trustees or Lucas theater, Savannahians of all ages gather at Stratton Leopold’s refurbished soda fountain” — Leopold’s Ice Cream shop.    On a night out with the gals, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar might be just the ticket!   A drive out towards the islands to Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House is well worth the trip for their signature Key Lime Pie.

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Innkeepers Do 12 Days of Christmas

December 7th, 2008 by savannahinns

Savannah is always so full of fun and magic, I often have to pinch myself to know if this life of mine is a real or not. Living in a city full of “things to do” is really a dream come true. Thursday night Jackie, Teresa and I worked together for about an hour or so and then had dinner.

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Breast Cancer Donations Are Off the Grid: Three of Savannah’s Smallest B&B Inns Are in the Pink!

October 29th, 2008 by savannahinns

Savannah travelers pitched in to boost the local breast cancer fund-raising at three breakfast inns. Three little inns prove that every little business and each caring, big-hearted person can make a difference –even in a really tough economy.    [Update: The sum donated is $3456.00, as of November 30, 2008.]

SAVANNAH Georgia (October 28, 2008) -– Instead of shoving generosity in reverse, three of Savannah’s historic district inns bravely chose to get off the sidelines and help fund breast cancer research. “We could take a pass right now, especially, in our challenging economy.

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Why do I do the things I do?

October 22nd, 2008 by savannahinns

Innkeeper's Song, insights from Teresa JacobsonA recurring question I am asked by my guests is “Did you always want to be an Innkeeper?” coupled with, “Had you done this before?”

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