News Summary

The finals of Savannah’s Ultimate Dish competition have arrived, with Shrimp ‘n’ Grits facing off against Lowcountry Boil. After intense rounds of voting, both dishes have proven to be local favorites, and community members are encouraged to cast their votes until April 2. The winning dish will represent Savannah and be announced on April 9.

Savannah’s Ultimate Dish Competition Reaches Finals

The competition for Savannah’s Ultimate Dish has entered its final stage, featuring two beloved local favorites: Shrimp ‘n’ Grits and Lowcountry Boil.

Final Showdown

• Shrimp ‘n’ Grits triumphed over Fried Green Tomatoes with a significant 81% of the vote.
• Lowcountry Boil bested Savannah Red Rice securing 77% of the votes.

Voting Details

Voting for the final competition is open until 11:59 p.m. on April 2. Residents can cast their votes through the link here.

The winner of Savannah’s Ultimate Dish will be announced on April 9.

Competition Background

The competition began with 16 dishes drawn from community cookbooks and local restaurant menus. The format mimicked sports brackets, allowing food enthusiasts to vote on their favorites and track the winners.

Throughout the rounds:

• Shrimp ‘n’ Grits also defeated Crab Cakes with 67% of the vote.
• Fried Green Tomatoes advanced by winning against Crispy Scored Flounder with 55%.
• Lowcountry Boil surprised many by topping Roasted Oysters with 63% of the vote.

After each voting session, the brackets are updated to showcase the advancing dishes. Readers have been encouraged to participate actively in this culinary showdown as a way to help determine the dish that represents Savannah best.

Post-announcement, the winning dish will be profiled in the local news.

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Additional Resources

• Savannah Now: Ultimate Savannah Dish Challenge
• Savannah Now: Final Four Voting
• MSN: Savannah’s Ultimate Dish Voting
• Southern Living: Best Savannah Restaurants
• Google Search: Savannah Ultimate Dish