South Magazine - Feb-March 2020

Craig Cunningham and Marty Richardson built Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos in an empty warehouse with no heat, air conditioning, plumbing or electric. Twenty years later, they're still there, serving up a rock 'n' roll party every Wednesday through Saturday while hotels like The Alida and JW Marriott pop up around them.

Research comes out every year linking gut health to overall health. Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah has been caring for the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for more than 40 years.

Meet Brian Robin. President and CEO of Robin Restoration, LLC., Brian Robin knows restoration, having made it his calling for the last 20+ years.

a.Lure owner Daniel Berman has been in the restaurant game for a long time, so his latest Savannah success comes as no surprise.

Known for high-tech, reliable repairs and out-of-the box thinking, he branched out from regular repair work to performance work, custom work and resto-mods under Dynamic Autosports, a part of the RPM Autoworx family of companies.

Car Spa owner Wendell Burns created a system for his business that allows him to interact with each client. With a small but efficient team, he not only gets a chance to build those personal relationships, he can also take quality control very seriously. He lays eyes on every car that comes in and goes out.

Thousands of families and students enjoy Coastal Heritage Museum’s sites, field trips, public events, and Mobile Museum programs annually and their strategy of Making Museums Matter uses partnerships to reach underserved audiences to ensure that these resources are available to all.

“We try to have a lot of fun,” says Jamie. “My idea of fun is for [my couples] to not have to worry and be stressed about the photography or the timelines. I break everything into 15-minute increments, so I never miss a shot.” Jamies comes prepared with the itinerary laminated and strapped to her arm, like a quarterback calling plays.

Encore is stationed in-house at the Savannah Convention Center and handles everything from large-scale corporate stage productions to private social events. The team is known for pushing the envelope, creatively. “Our goal is to truly partner with our clients from the beginning so that we are invested in their vision and share a common goal,” says Cameron.

At the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society, contributing to the world is about more than just working at a job, it’s about volunteering, participating, and doing everything anyone else can do.

Calvin Wayne captures pivotal moments, special memories, and stunning style behind the lens. His subjects become works of art under his eye. “Photography has always been something special to me. Showing people the beauty behind the lens has been one of the best journeys.”

Building a successful business is all about efficiency: cutting waste, improving workflow and making everything just a little bit faster, better and more efficient. That’s where ABR comes in. Their full suite of products and offerings, both hardware and software, were designed for one purpose: helping Savannah’s businesses boost their bottom line through efficiency.

Ask the folks at Savannah/Hilton Head Island International Airport where they got those snazzy sign graphics. Ask the guides at Kelly Tours who did their vehicle graphics. They’ll point you toward Clayton Digital Reprographics, Savannah’s hometown wizards of print solutions.

"We create fun moments on the dancefloor that become lifetime memories. At a wedding, people might not remember the cake, but they’ll always remember if they had fun." In addition to DJ services, All About You provides photo booths, lighting design, and day-of wedding coordination, offering a full suite of wedding and event planning services.

The humble slider eliminates the paradox of choice for many an indecisive eater. Can’t decide between the classic Boardwalk burger slider, vegetarian Shroomwich slider or Perro Cubano slider dog? Order all three, they’re sliders. That’s the idea behind Sly’s Sliders and Fries.

Maritime history is the history of Savannah. It’s influence affects Savannah traditions that persist today, even when we eat lunch. “We have something for everyone here... public art, history, gardens, concerts.”

“Service is at the heart of everything we do.” Owens is the President and CEO of the Tourism Leadership Council, a private, non-partisan, nonprofit trade organization representing the tourism and hospitality industry. “We know we’re serving others when we advocate for people’s careers and prosperity.”

Savannah’s Candy Kitchen is the South’s Largest Candy Store. As they continue to grow they keep their tradition of welcoming everyone with a warm smile and fresh praline sample.

Long-time friendly face at Savannah Station, Theresa Reed has a long legacy of executing exquisite experiences at Savannah Station for over 21 years. “Savannah Station was truly one of the first unique event spaces in Savannah.”

Customizing a shadow seems like a strange abstract task, but for over 45 years Coastal Canvas Products has made it their business to shape your shade.

The team at Savannah Dental realizes that there are an overwhelming amount of people that are fearful of the dentist, and have solved that problem. Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Dickinson keep your comfort at the forefront of your visit. And the service is there to amaze you.