Otherwise, hordes of its friends will arrive, and you will have no peace. Tanner's, in business since 1942, is on the south side of Broughton near the corner of Drayton Street, and it's open in the morning and afternoon Monday through Saturday. Perhaps the influx of thousands of college students has something to do with it, but area restaurants are now more likely to offer vegetarian, and even vegan, options on their menus. You can take care of some of your souvenir shopping while you dine out.
Many restaurants sell sauces featured in their prize dishes, or cookbooks drawing from their menu.
If you're looking for a lunch or an afternoon snack that's healthy and fast, stop by the Brighter Day natural foods and organic produce store at the corner of Bull Street and Park Avenue. You can carry out your food or eat inside or outside at small tables facing the south end of Forsyth Park. The deli is open daily from late morning until late afternoon.