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Fast-casual Qdoba Mexican Eats coming to Statesboro
Statesboro residents will soon have another fast-casual dining option as QDOBA Mexican Eats moves forward with plans to open a new location in the city. The City of Statesboro has issued a commercial alteration permit for interior build-out at 229 Tormenta Way , in the retail corridor near Publix grocery store and Uptown Cheapskate . Signage for the restaurant has already been installed on the building, and interior renovations are currently underway, signaling that preparations for the new restaurant are progressing. An official opening timeline has not yet been announced. National fast-casual brand expanding into Statesboro Founded in 1995, QDOBA is a national fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in customizable Mexican-inspired dishes including burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. The brand operates hundreds of locations across the United States and Canada and continues to expand through franchised restaurants. The concept centers on a build-your-own meal format, where customers select ingredients as they move down a serving line before their meal is prepared. This quick-service style has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. How QDOBA fits into the local restaurant market QDOBA’s arrival will place it alongside other fast-casual Mexican concepts familiar to many diners, including Chipotle Mexican
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Savannah’s Food Scene Heats Up
The Hostess City’s dining landscape is expanding with new restaurants and fresh menu items. Written by Mary Cornetta, Kiki Dy, and Kathryn Drury Wagner. Savannah’s dining landscape has been changing faster than a chalkboard of daily specials. Even for devoted foodies, it’s been hard to keep up. It’s a whirl of faces and places and spaces, revamped menus, and chefs coming and going. There are now anchovies in our martinis, y’all. Above all, there’s a sense that the Hostess City is seriously upping her game. In this story, we catch you up on some of the latest news, but it’s by no means a comprehensive list because this scene is hot, hot, hot.
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Restaurants offering lunch and dinner specials during Brunswick Spice
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - March is the time to experience the downtown Brunswick culinary scene with Brunswick Spice, a new dining program featuring special lunch and dinner menus at popular restaurants. This is the first time Brunswick’s Downtown Development Authority is offering the plan that includes curated menus at 12...
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Wexford St. Patrick’s Day VIP package to include corned beef hash breakfast
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wexford Savannah’s Irish Pub has added corned beef hash to its menu for the month of March and will include it as the breakfast in their St. Patrick’s Day VIP package. The $125 package includes breakfast before the parade, five beer tokens, a swag...
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Savannah Sips: Joe & Vera’s
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Located at the corner of W. Broughton and Whittaker Street is a small cocktail bar with charm and charisma packed into every corner. The dream of owner Tim Fitzgerald, Joe & Vera’s is a location not limited by the square footage of its four walls. This cocktail-and-small-plate location offers a menu […]
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Savannah students transform sidewalks into art at annual festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Students at The Habersham School will turn sidewalks into colorful works of art this week during the school’s annual Sidewalk Arts Festival. The event is set for Friday, March 13, at the Bible Baptist Church campus at 4700 Skidaway Road. Students from Pre-K through 12th...
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Splash Into St. Patrick’s Celebrations on Tybee
Your Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in the Coastal Empire. It’s the luckiest time in the Lowcountry, with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner. The island is going green with a full slate of festivities that attracts thousands of St. Pat’s partygoers to the region each year. While our neighboring Savannah boasts one of the St. Paddy’s parades and parties in the country, there’s a whole lot of fun to be had on Tybee ‘Ireland’ too! Whether you’re a local living it up for green season, or a visitor making your way down to the colossal coastal celebration, you’ll find all the info you need to make the most of your St. Patrick’s Day in this helpful guide.
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Most People Don’t Know This Small South Carolina Diner Serves The State’s Best Breakfast
You know that feeling when you discover something so good you want to tell everyone about it, but also kind of want to keep it to yourself?. That’s exactly what happens when you stumble upon Bacon Diner in Bluffton, South Carolina, a place that’s been quietly serving up what might just be the best breakfast in the entire state while everyone else has been standing in line at chain restaurants like tourists at a theme park.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open at Beaufort Station
Beaufort Station has been quite an addition to the Beaufort community since its first stores opened up back in 2024. On the heels of January's announcement from its management company, Puccinelli Management, that Bath & Body Works will be setting up shop in the next few months, they have also just announced that Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be joining Beaufort Station later in 2026.
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The Landings Shines During Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day: An Unforgettable Coastal Experience
The Landings shines during Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day, offering the perfect blend of the city’s legendary celebration and the calm beauty of coastal living. Each March, Savannah bursts into a swirl of green as one of the nation’s largest and most historic St. Patrick’s Day events fills the streets with music, tradition, and unmistakable Irish spirit. What began as a modest gathering in the 1820s has grown into a cultural phenomenon that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors eager to experience the parade, the heritage, and the infectious energy that has defined this celebration for more than two centuries.
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Parker’s Kitchen Unveils Newest South Carolina Site
The opening was met with a $20,000 donation to a local school district. Parker’s Kitchen hosted a special ribbon cutting on March 5 to celebrate the grand opening of its new store in Hardeeville, S.C. Special dignitaries included Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams, Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kendall Malphrus and numerous City Council members.
Savannah Morning News
Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade: Best viewing spots
Irish pubs. Mass at the Basilica Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Celebrations in the squares. There are no shortage of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah.But it’s the parade that is truly the star of the show. The event features numerous floats, some from Irish families who have a longstanding history in the community, as well as the skirling sounds from bagpipes that can be heard miles away. High school and college bands march and dance with precision. But you need a good seat to take it all in. So where are the best viewing spots along the parade route? More: Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade; a 200-plus year history Gwinnett and Abercorn Street Nothing beats the start of the parade. Located at the intersection of Gwinnett and Abercorn, the Grand Marshall and his family are met by their fellow Irishmen with congratulatory messages and well wishes as they lead the parade. The pomp and circumstance surrounding their departure is well worth viewing. This area tends to be less congested in the early morning hours, so stake out a good spot before 8 a.m. and you'll be good to go! Bay and Broad Street Locals who attend
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Co-Owner of The Darling Oyster Bar Reflects on 10 Years
The Darling Oyster Bar, a cornerstone of Charleston’s dining scene, recently celebrated a decade of success on King’s Street. The fan-favorite oyster bar has welcomed thousands of guests, shucked countless oysters, and supported the community’s fishermen and artisans. Now, this love of the Lowcountry has expanded to a second location in Savannah, Georgia.
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7th annual Weeping Time Festival brings history and community together
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The 7th Annual Weeping Time Festival took place today at Waterworks Plaza, drawing residents and visitors together for a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of community. The festival is named in recognition of the Weeping Time, the largest sale of enslaved people in United States...
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BIG Boro Bash: The newly rebranded community event is back and bigger than ever
Founded by Enrique Carman and his brother Miguel Carman , the BIG Boro Bash is looking to become a staple annual tradition that celebrates the Statesboro area. The original concept was intended to serve as a formal business expo, but it has evidently adhered to a more celebratory, festival-style format. The two brothers began this journey with no established team, resources, or local buy-in. After seeking guidance from Dr. Curtis Sproul at the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, they rebuilt their organization's foundations and drew roughly 60 students to an early meeting. From this initial gathering, the brothers were able to organize with 25 students and two professors and laid the groundwork for what was the “Statesboro Business Expo.” As planning progressed, the event evolved. What was initially envisioned as a professional networking expo has gradually taken on the atmosphere of a downtown needing an opportunity to gather and express its culture and love for its city. Through live music, food trucks, and a platform for local vendors and businesses, the event organizers recognized that the original title no longer reflected what attendees were experiencing, and a rebrand was opted for. Thus, the “BIG Boro Bash” was
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Granddaughter of influential local educator William James introduces book on his life at BCHS
Excitement filled the Fellowship Hall at Pittman Park UMC as the Bulloch County Historical Society welcomed members, guests, and visiting descendants for its February 23, 2026 meeting and book launch honoring The Life & Times of William James (1872–1935): Pioneer Educator in Southeast Georgia . More than 80 guests gathered with anticipation, eager to celebrate a legacy that continues to shape education in Statesboro, Georgia. The atmosphere was scholarly and warm, especially with descendants of William James in attendance. In Southern fashion, the attendees were treated to a catered lunch by ‘Touch of Class by Annette’, featuring Georgia-grown salad with ranch dressing, roast beef with homemade gravy, fresh mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, warm baked dinner rolls, and peach cobbler, served with sweet and unsweet tea. The presenter and historian, Dr. Carolyne Lamar Jordan , introduced her long-awaited biography of her grandfather, William James. A retired college and university administrator holding an Ed.D. from Harvard University, Dr. Jordan’s work represents decades of meticulous research, family devotion, and scholarly commitment. The book is dedicated to the descendants of Alfred and Rainey Smith James , parents of William James, and in memory of her mother, Serena James Lamar , who nurtured “the enduring
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The Old-School Seafood Spot That’s Worth The Drive To Georgia’s Coast
Some restaurants chase trends like they’re going out of style, which ironically, they usually are. Skipper’s Fish Camp in Darien, Georgia has taken a different approach: stick with what works, do it well, and let the food speak for itself. This old-school philosophy has created a seafood destination...