Up from twelve winners in 2006 and twenty one in 2007, the Near Southside took home twenty seven Best of 2008 awards - It's clear that residents from throughout the region found many of their favorite places here. 2008's awards honored longstanding businesses as well as newcomers less than a year old.
Best of 2008 Winners:
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Cafe Chadra (now Chadra Mezza & Grill) (3 categories)
The Chat Room
Double Exposure
The Fairmount
Finn MacCool's
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Brad Hensarling (The Chat Room)
Hot Damn Tamales
Lemon Tree Antiques
Lili's Bistro
Magnolia Ave. Salon
Mama E's
Nonna Tata
Old Neighborhood Grill
Panther City Bicycles
Paris Coffee Shop
Paul's Donuts, Subs & Gyros
Dana Schultes, Stage West
Shamblee Library
Spiral Diner
Stage West
The Stampede
Sundance Scooters
Yucatan Taco Stand