Readers' Choice

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People & Places

Best Blog:
West Seattle Blog

Best Hotel:
Hotel Max

Best Politician:
Mike McGinn

Best Neighborhood:
Capitol Hill

Best Suburb:
Kirkland

Best Place to Meet Single Men:
Don't know - Runner-up: Sounders game

Best Place to Meet Single Women:
Online

Best Place to People-Watch:
Pike Place Market

Best Bowling Alley:
West Seattle Bowl

Best Mariner:
Ichiro

Best Golf Course:
Interbay

Best Park:
Discovery

Best Seahawk:
Lofa Tatupu* *Not anymore

Best Sounder:
Kasey Keller

Best Sports Broadcast Personality:
Dave Niehaus* *R.I.P.

Best Yoga Studio:
8 Limbs


Arts & Entertainment

Best Arts Organization:
Whim W'him

Best Casino:
Snoqualmie

Best Film Festival:
SIFF

Best Movie Theater:
Cinerama

Best Museum:
SAM

Best Newspaper Columnist:
Dan Savage

Best Radio Station:
KEXP

Best Stage Production:
Pacific Northwest Ballet's Giselle

Best Strip Joint:
Lusty Lady* *R.I.P.

Best Theater Company:
ACT


Food

Best Beer Selection in a Restaurant:
Brouwer's

Best Breakfast:
Portage Bay Cafe

Best Chinese:
Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon

Best Coffeehouse:
Vivace

Best Desserts:
A la Mode Pies

Best Dim Sum:
Jade Garden

Best Diner:
Skillet

Best Greek:
Plaka Estiatorio

Best Indian:
A Taste of India

Best Italian:
Machiavelli

Best Mexican:
La Carta de Oaxaca

Best Soul Food:
Kingfish

Best Steakhouse:
Jak's Grill

Best Sushi:
Umi Sake House

Best Thai:
Thai Tom

Best Vegetarian:
Cafe Flora

Best Vietnamese:
Tamarind Tree

Best Bagels:
Noah's Bagels

Best Bakery:
Bakery Nouveau

Best Barbecue:
Jones

Best Burger:
Red Mill

Best Cupcakes:
Cupcake Royale

Best Delicatessen:
Husky Deli

Best Doughnuts:
Top Pot

Best Farmers Market:
Ballard

Best Fried Chicken:
Ezell's

Best Grocery Store:
Metropolitan Market

Best Hot Dog:
Po Dog

Best Ice-Cream Parlor:
Molly Moon

Best Pizza (Other Than Lifetime BOS Winner Pagliacci):
Tutta Bella

Best Taco Truck:
El Camion


Goods & Services

Best Bookstore:
Elliott Bay Books

Best Cannabis Dispensary:
Apothecary

Best CD/Record Store:
Easy Street

Best Florist:
Ballard Blossom

Best Hardware Store:
Ace Hardware

Best Liquor Store:
Washington State Liquor Store, SoDo

Best Mall:
University Village

Best Pet Store:
Mud Bay

Best Place to Buy Sex Toys:
Babeland

Best Place to Buy Used Clothing:
Goodwill

Best Place to Buy Vinyl:
Easy Street

Best Spa:
Olympus

Best Thrift Store:
Goodwill

Best Wine Store:
Wine World Warehouse


Music, Bars, & Clubs

Best Band Name:
Partman Parthorse:

Best Club DJ:
DJ Kid Hops

Best Country Band:
The Maldives

Best Hip-Hop Artist:
Blue Scholars

Best Local Label:
Sub Pop

Best Rock Band:
Pearl Jam

Best All-Ages Venue:
Vera

Best Bartender:
Murray Stenson

Best Dance Club:
Neighbours

Best Gay Bar:
Pony

Best Irish Pub:
Kell's

Best Karaoke:
The Rock Box

Best Neighborhood Bar:
Lottie's Lounge

Best Outdoor Drinking:
Ray's Boathouse

Best Place for Cocktails:
Zig Zag

Best Place to Play Pool:
The Garage

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