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RESTAURANTS

Best New Restaurant: Don Guido’s

Best Mexican Restaurant: Macayo’s

Best Upscale Italian Restaurant: Harley’s Italian Bistro

Best Neighborhood Italian Restaurant: RigaTony’s

Best Thai Restaurant: Malee’s Thai Bistro

Best Indian Restaurant: Indian Delhi Palace

Best Japanese Restaurant: RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

Best Chinese Restaurant: China Chili

Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine

Best German Restaurant: Black Forest Mill German Restaurant

Best French Restaurant: Sophie’s — A French Bistro

Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Pita Jungle

Best Brewery: Four Peaks Brewing Company

Best English Pub: George & Dragon English Restaurant and Pub

Best Irish Pub: Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

Best Pizza: Zpizza

Best Cupcakes: Wicked Bakery

Best Ice Cream: Cold Stone Creamery

Best Candy: See’s Candies

Best Chocolate: Godiva (Chandler Mall)

Best Gourmet Bakery: Wicked Bakery

Best Gelato: The Gelato Spot

Best Coffee House: In the Raw

Best Seafood: The Salt Cellar

Best Salad Bar: Sweet Tomatoes

Best Deli: Jason’s Deli

Best Steak House: Durant’s

Best Wings: The Native New Yorker

Best Gourmet Salad: Zpizza

Best BBQ: Honey Bear’s Bar-B-Q

Best Hamburger: delux

Best Chili: Hail Mary’s

Best Sunday Brunch: The Phoenician

Best Downtown Lunch: Zpizza

Best Place for a First Date: Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

Best Place for a Twilight Drink: elements at Sanctuary

Best Margarita: Z’Tejas Grill

Best Martini: AZ 88

Best Hangover Breakfast: Harlow’s Cafe

Best View: elements at Sanctuary

Best Patio Dining: Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

Best Restaurant for Kids: Uncle Bear’s Bar & Grill

Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Pita Jungle

Best Vegan Restaurant: Green, New American Vegetarian

PHOENIX LIFESTYLE

Best Place to Be Seen in Your Big Sunglasses: Scottsdale Fashion Square Best Place to Get Pampered: Absolute Vitality Best Place to Pamper Your Pooch: Wag N’ Wash Healthy Pet Center Best Place to Buy Bling: Tiffany Best Place to Buy Vintage: Buffalo Exchange Best First Friday Hangout: Exposed Gallery Best Place to Spy Nips and Tucks: Scottsdale Fashion Square Best Spa: Camelback Inn Best Mani-Pedi: Vera at Atmosphere Salon Best Massage: Massage Envy Best Bookstore: Changing Hands Bookstore Best Hiking Trail: Arizona Trail Best Resort Pool: Pointe South Mountain Resort Best Independent Film Theater: Harkins Camelview 5 Best Golf Course: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Best TV Newscaster: Mark Curtis Best News Station: KTVK-TV Channel 3 Best Alternative/Rock Radio Station: KEDJ-FM 103.9 The Edge Best Country Radio Station: KNIX-FM 102.5 Best R&B/Hip-Hop Radio Station: 104.7 KISS FM Best Blues/Jazz Radio Station: KJZZ-FM 91.5 Best Radio Personality: Beth & Bill Show, KESZ-FM 99.9 Best Record Store: Zia Record Exchange Best Place to Buy Local Music: Zia Record Exchange Best Casino: Casino Arizona

NIGHTLIFE

Best VIP Table/Bottle Service at a Nightclub: SIX Lounge Best Bar Concept: Iguana Mack’s Best Bar/Club Night (ongoing/promoter event): Whiskey River Saloon Best Dance Club: Myst and Axis/Radius Best Club for Salsa: Pepin Best Club for Blues: The Rhythm Room Best Dance Floor: Glam Best Venue for National Acts: The Marquee Theatre Best Venue for Local Acts: The Clubhouse Music Venue Best After-Hours: Mickey’s Hangover Best Country & Western Nightspot: Whiskey River Saloon Best Bar for Watching the Game: Fox Sports Grill Best Sports Bar: Zipps Sports Grill Best Dive Bar: Ant Hill Sports Bar & Grill Best Gay Bar: Amsterdam Best Lesbian Bar: e lounge Best Pool Hall: Clicks Billiards Best Local Band: Antedote Best Bar for Conversation: Casey Moore’s Oyster House and Seafood Resturant Best Place to Be Seen: SIX Lounge Best Place to Find a One-Night Stand: Iguana Mack’s