Readers' Choice

RESTAURANTS
Best New Restaurant: Liberty Market
Best Mexican Restaurant: Valle Luna
Best Italian Restaurant: Oreganos Pizza Bistro
Best Thai Restaurant: Thai Basil
Best Indian Restaurant: Delhi Palace
Best Japanese Restaurant: Ah-So Sushi and Steak
Best Chinese Restaurant: Flos Chinese
Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine
Best German Restaurant: Haus Murphys German Restaurant
Best French Restaurant: Sophies A French Bistro
Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Spices Mediterranean Kitchen
Best Brewery: Four Peaks Brewery
Best English Pub: George & Dragon English Restaurant and Pub
Best Irish Pub: Rla Bla
Best Pizza: Oreganos Pizza Bistro
Best Gourmet Bakery: AJs Fine Foods
Best Chocolate: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Best Cupcakes: Sprinkles Cupcakes
Best Frozen Yogurt: Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
Best Gelato: The Gelato Spot
Best Coffee House: Lux
Best Sushi: Zen 32
Best Seafood: The Salt Cellar Restaurant
Best Deli: Chompies
Best Steak House: Durants
Best Fine Dining: Kai at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort
Best Wings: Native New Yorker
Best BBQ: Honey Bears BBQ
Best Hamburger: The Chuckbox
Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Pita Jungle
Best Sunday Brunch: The Phoenician
Best Downtown Lunch: Fez
Best View: Compass at Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Best Patio Dining: K ODonnells American Bar & Grill
Best Restaurant for Kids: Rainforest Cafe
Best Place for First Date: Caffe Boa (on Mill)
Best Place for a Twilight Drink: AZ 88
Best Hangover Breakfast: Over Easy

PHOENIX LIFESTYLE

Best Local Visionary: Jerry Colangelo

Best TV Newscaster: Beverly Kidd, KTVK

Best News Station: 12 News KPNX

Best Alternative/Rock Radio Station: 96.9 FM

Best Country Radio Station: 102.5 FM

Best R&B/Hip-Hop Radio Station: 104.7 FM

Best Blues/Jazz Radio Station: 95.5 FM

Best Radio Morning Show: NPR Morning Edition KJZZ 91.5 FM

Best Golf Course: Troon North Golf Club

Best Spa: Camelback Inn

Best Bookstore: Changing Hands Bookstore

Best Hiking Trail: Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon

Best Hotel Pool: Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch

Best Independent Film Theater: Harkins Camelview 5

Best Place to Get Pierced: Club Tattoo

Best Tattoo Shop: Lady Luck Tattoo

Best First Friday Hangout: Bikini Lounge

Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing: Buffalo Exchange

Best Place to Buy Antiques: Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

Best Casino: Casino Arizona

Best Health Food Store: Trader Joes

Best Mall or Shopping Center: Scottsdale Fashion Square

Best Yoga Studio: Inner Vision Yoga

NIGHTLIFE

Best Bar Concept: Cadillac Ranch

Best Nightclub: Martini Ranch

Best Local DJ: DJ Epidemic

Best Weekly Dance Night: Solstice Saturdays at Bar Smith

Best Dance Floor: Whiskey River

Best Latin Club: Sky Lounge

Best Blues or Jazz Club: The Rhythm Room

Best Place to Buy Local Music: Zia Records

Best Venue for National Acts: Dodge Theatre

Best Venue for Local Acts: Celebrity Theatre

Best Music Festival: Tempe Music Festival

Best Country and Western Nightspot: Toby Keiths I Love This Bar and Grill

Best Place to See a Comedy Show: Tempe Improv

Best After-Hours: Charlies

Best Bar for Watching the Game: Zipps Sports Grill

Best Local Band: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers

Best Dive Bar: Yucca Tap Room

Best Gay Bar: Amsterdam

Best Lesbian Bar: Z Girl Club

Best Record Store: Zia Records

Best Pool Hall: Mill Cue Club

Best Bar for Conversation: Casey Moores

Best Wine Bar: Postino Winecaf

Best Sangria: Caffe Boa (on Mill)

Best Margarita: ZTejas Southwestern Grill

Best Martini: Blue Martini

Best Specialty Cocktail: Belgian Chocolate Infused Vodka Martini, Satara Thai Cuisine

Best Beer Selection: Yard House

Best Place to Be Seen: W Scottsdale

Best-Looking Bar Staff: Tilted Kilt Pub

Best Place to Find a One-Night Stand: Dos Gringos Most popular suggestions for categories we forgot:

Best Salon: JonRic International Salon & Day Spa

Best Healthy Restaurant: DLish Drive Thru

Best Happy Hour: The Lodge

Best Auto Performance Upgrades: Evolution Motorsports