The Destination Guide

Congratulations to The Crash Pad, winners of The Destination Guide’s Best of Chattanooga competition. A cross between a traditional hostel and a boutique inn, The Crash Pad received more than 2,000 views on its video in 30 days. Located in Chattanooga’s artsy Southside neighborhood, the hostel itself is a work of art, from custom-made bunks to counters inlaid with bicycle parts.  The ideal launching point for Chattanooga’s adventure-seeking visitors, The Crash Pad has two types of rooms: bunks for $27 a night and private rooms for $70. It also has a common area with kitchen and an outdoor patio. Check them out directly at http://www.crashpadchattanooga.com or view the video under the Chattanooga link.

Congratulations Doc’s Motorcycle Parts, The Destination Guide’s Best Motorcycle Parts and Repair Superstore in Connecticut. Doc’s has been the place for motorcyclists since it opened in 1969. The store stocks more than 100,000 parts and accessories. Its service technicians are factory-trained, attend continuing-education classes and specialize in fixing most types of motorcycles. The store also has a military catalog that sells everything from custom T-shirts to derby covers. Find out more at http://www.docsmc.com.

 

The Destination Guide’s Best of Baltimore Competition begins today! We are extremely proud of the fine selection of businesses competing in our Best of Baltimore competition. We feel these 12 Best-of selections are representative of the city’s diverse tastes, unique culture and strong character. Click on the Baltimore tab located on the left-hand side of this page to view our selections, and help your favorite win Best of Baltimore!

The Destination Guide has named Cats Limited Veterinary Hospital the Best of Connecticut. The Hartford-based vet was founded by Dr. Diana Lafer in 1995 after five years in general practice. Located in a renovated 19th century farmhouse, her practice focuses exclusively on cats and specializes in “special needs” cats, including those with diabetes and kidney problems. Her facility, which now employs two additional vets, also offers boarding. Find out more at http://www.catslimited.com.

New York-style bagels in San Antonio, who knew? Opened in 2009 by a husband-and-wife team who had previously opened a Bagel Factory in Augusta, the San Antonio restaurant serves the same fresh-made bagels and sandwiches. Customers choose from 18 varieties of bagel and 10 spreads, in addition to the Begelache, either a hot dog or Polish sausage baked into a bagel. Learn more at http://www.bagel-factory.com.

The Destination Guide has named Bill’s Pawn & Jewelry the Best of San Antonio. A family business celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bill’s is a San Antonio institution, not to mention the best place in town to unload some old gear or pick up a new guitar, saxophone, lawn tractor, iPod or diamond ring at a reasonable price. Learn more at http://www.billspawn.com.

Congratulations Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille, winner of The Destination Guide’s Best of The First Coast competition with close to 3,000 views. The restaurant in downtown St. Augustine takes a page out of New Orleans with its huge patio, Cajun-inspired recipes, live music and over-the-top cocktails. Learn more at www.hookedonharrys.com. Honorable mention goes to the Prince of Wales restaurant and Coastal Realty, both of whom gave Harry’s a run for its money. To watch these videos, plus the rest of our Best of The First Coast winners, click on the First Coast tab.

Editing Bandito’s Burritos for the Best of Richmond competition, and founder/owner Sean McClain is a soundbite machine: “I’m just a silly white guy who likes to put things in burrito wrappings and call it Mexi-Cali Chow. Seems to work, though.”

The Destination Guide has named Kennedy’s Pizza the Best of San Antonio. Founded by  Illinois native Clint Kennedy, this deep-dish paradise has upped San Antonio’s pizza game with pies like the Meat Head (Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Hamburger, Canadian Bacon and Ham) and the Italian (Italian Sausage, Pepperoni and Hard Salami). Kennedy’s also makes sandwiches (Italian beef and brisket, among them), plus Chicago dogs, salads and desserts. So come hungry, and expect to leave full. Learn more at http://www.kennedyschicago.com.

The Destination Guide has named Scuzzi’s Italian Grill the Best Italian Restaurant in San Antonio. An authentic Italian eatery in northwest San Antonio, Scuzzi’s menu is loaded with mouth-watering preparations of chicken, veal, sausage, fish, seafood and pastas. Try the Penne Scuzzi’s, smoked chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy gorgonzola sauce, or the Linguini Pescatori, linguini with mussels, calamari, shrimp, fish and clams in a spicy marinara. Scuzzi’s also has an extensive list of wines sold by the bottle and glass. Learn more at http://scuzzis.net/index.htm.