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The King and I

Lunch on Tuesdays in Savannah can be hard. It has been two plus years of the pandemic and it is hard to know if a restaurant will be open on Tuesdays. The first and second places that Joa and I went to were closed. The third time was the charm, and we ate at The King and I. The King and I is a Thai restaurant on Hodgson Memorial Drive. It is located in a shopping center that has a Mexican restaurant, a Halal market and Lulu’s desserts. When I soft shell crab on the menu, I had to get it. Soft shell crab is now in season and it is traditionally marked by the first full moon in May and runs through September.

David and Cat, my best friends in Brooklyn, love soft shell crabs. They typically get fresh crabs from Red Hook Lobster Pound and cook them at home with pasta. The dish I ordered at The King and I was equally delicious. I have never had crab with a yellow curry sauce, and it was a buttery delight.

Joa ordered the drunken noodles and they looked good. I am allergic to peanuts, and Joa is allergic to shellfish. We didn’t share our plates. The service was great and the place is affordable. Afterwards, we went to Lulu’s and bought $7 slices of pie. The pie was good, but it’s a splurge at seven whole bucks.

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August in Savannah

Moodrights on Abercorn

Over the weekend, Starland Yard opened. It’s a welcome addition to the Thomas Square neighborhood.  I am so happy that Kyle Jacovino is back making pies, so check out Vittoria Savannah.
Today is the first day of school here in Savannah.
National Night Out is tomorrow, August 6th.
Flock to the Wok, a new Chinese restaurant just opened on Whitaker.

MoodRights is a bar that is opening soon on Abercorn.

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Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski

I visited Fort Pulaski yesterday. Fort Pulaski is a national park outside of Savannah on Cockspur Island. It’s not far from Tybee Island. Fort Pulaski is rich in history as it was built before the Civil War. It was built by enslaved people, and it was later used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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Spotted at Starland Dairy

Quote by Dick Gregory. Art by Panhandle Slim.
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AirBnB and Vacation Rental Accounting

Victorian Homes in Savannah
I am announcing my new local service which is to provide AirBnB and VRBO accounting for people here in Savannah.  Whether you are fairly new to being vacation rental hosting or you are so busy that you have no time to account for the income and expenses related to your vacation rental,  I can do the work for you.  First,  I can identify the deductible expenses relating to your rentals, and then I can keep track of your income throughout the year so that you will have a complete picture.  This is especially important as the new tax law will affect your 2018 return.  Contact nichelleATgnattysavannahDOTcom.

 

UPDATE: Good news! The fire fee has been rescinded.

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World Cup Watching in Savannah

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Eight years ago I was living in Brooklyn.

Four years ago I was living in Atlanta.

Now I am living in Savannah. I enjoy watching the World Cup. Who else is watching the World Cup which just started in Russia?!  I will be watching some of the games which run from June 14th until July 15th. Thirty-two teams from around the world will be playing.  Unfortunately, the United States didn’t qualify, but the matches are great to watch.

Here’s a list of the bars where you can watch The World Cup in Savannah.

  • Dub’s (225 West River St.)
  • Coach’s Corner (3016 East Victory Drive)
  • Savannah Taphouse (125 E Broughton St)
  • PJ’s Tavern (11 W Bay St)
  • White Whale Craft Ales (1207 Bull St)
  • World of Beer (112 W Broughton St)

 

 

 

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She Hustles: Part Deaux

She Hustles
Last Thursday, I was delighted to be a part of She Hustles.  She Hustles is an event for women entrepreneurs.

It was another wonderful event organized by Coco Papy of  The Creative Coast.  If you have not been, then visit The Creative Coast which is at Bull Street Labs (2222 Bull Street).

Last December, I moderated the panel.  This time, I was one of the experts for “intentional networking”. Since I am a small business accountant, I gave advice on how to start a small business and how to set up your online accounting.  I got a chance to talk to more women this time since I was not moderating the panel discussion.  By the way, I have been compiling a list of online small business applications that are free or inexpensive.

Check out Charisse Shontai’s of Charisse Styles recap.

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When #GrowWithGoogle Came To Savannah

Last week, I hosted a coffee conversation about small business apps, but I didn’t mention the free tools available via Google. This week, I went to an event here in Savannah that showed me to all the great and easy tools to help small business owners to build their online presence.  #GrowWithGoogle was held at Service Brewing and there was about 12 “Googlers” helping Savannah entrepreneurs how to ramp up their online presence by getting a business Google verified.  You can do this by going to Get Your Business Online. The thing I like most about the new features of the Google listing that businesses can now share updates via posts. This is a way that Google could possibly compete with Facebook pages.

In addition, if your business has good reviews on Google, you can get marketing materials showcasing the reviews via Small Thanks With Google.

Nichelle Stephens and Jovan Sage

Jovan from Sage’s Larder attended the event as well. It was nice to see her and talk about her food business which is based in Brunswick, GA.

BTW, National Small Business Week starts in a few days. There are several events and webinars to support small businesses.

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Savannah Small Businesses and TechSav

Earlier this week I stopped by the monthly gathering, Tech Tuesdays, which is hosted by the TechSav community.  Tech designers, developers and the like enjoyed cocktails and small plates at Atlantic.  Atlantic is on Victory Drive near Drayton.   The food is delicious, and it was nice to talk to people about everything from the Oscars and Spotify.

Wednesday, I went to a lunch and learn at Bull St. Labs.  The people from SMAD-CON drove in from Charleston to tell us about the social media conference they’re hosting in July.

While at Bull St. Labs, I met a man who has a local food business, Stephens My Season.  He makes an all-purpose seasoning that can be used in cooking and or to spice up prepared food.

I also met the Dwanjai, the owner of Pixie Dust Lash and Brow (130 Tibet Ave Ste 207B). Dwanjai advised me that if you want your eyebrows threaded that you should about every three weeks.

It was great to meet small business owners that I haven’t met yet.  I will continue to highlight them on this blog.

 

 

 

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Two Tides Brewing, A New Craft Brewery in Savannah

There’s a welcome new addition to the Thomas Square neighborhood here in Savannah. Two Tides Brewing (12 West 41st Street), a new microbrewery, has opened a week ago, and it is a destination for craft beer lovers.  Owners James and Liz Massey are young professionals who turned a hobby into a successful business. The taproom is upstairs and it feels like a neighborhood clubhouse with pinball machines and board games.  I especially liked their double IPA, Hydrus, and the raspberry sour, Chromatose.

Two Tides Brewing and Tricks Barbeque

Last week, I had Tricks Barbeque which is located a block away (2601 Bull Street) with a beer from Two Tides. This is a delicious lunch pairing on a Saturday afternoon.  Check out my review of Two Tides on Google.

Read Connect Savannah’s profile about Two Tides.

The grand opening of Two Tides is May 12th.