Phoenix - Best Of - Readers' Choice - (2007)

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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

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About time New Times gives some props to the band Antedote!!!!!
Comment by tiger from Sep 28th 2007, 21:00
Thanks to the readers and fans who voted for Antedote. We are VERY proud of this award and appreciate the support!
Comment by Antedote from Phoenix Sep 29th 2007, 14:57
Antedote isthe best, they definitly deserve the best local bad title. Way to go guys, ur the shit!
Comment by Erica from Chandler Sep 29th 2007, 15:31
Amazing-Thanks for giving these guys their much-needed props. Antedote has amazing potential to go far in this game. Kudos!!!
Comment by Liz from Phoenix Sep 29th 2007, 16:58
Antedote is amazing. Congrats and keep putting out the dopeness. Looking forward to the next live show. p-e-a-c-e.
Comment by Jon from Gilbert Sep 29th 2007, 17:07
Antedote is the shit way to go guys much love to my brother Brandony and th rest of the band
keep giving them hell
Comment by BIG MIKE from PHOENIX Sep 29th 2007, 17:29
Big up The Dote. Thats whats up.
Comment by Catalyst from Tempe Sep 29th 2007, 17:39
Yaaaaaaaa Antedote! Best Local Band, no question about it! It's nice to see this talented group get the recognition they deserve!!
Comment by Little Miss from Phoenix Sep 29th 2007, 18:40
Nearly every one of these "Best-of's" is right on...ESPECIALLY Antedote!
Comment by Tami from Phoenix Sep 30th 2007, 13:40
Antedote changed my life! Best band in Phoenix! And Uncle Bear's Bar & Grill sounds damn good too.
Comment by Ian from Phoenix Oct 1st 2007, 21:18
The only thing that sucks more than Antedote is well....Everything! Go ahead, read it again, that was a positive comment.
Comment by Larry's kid from Tempe Oct 2nd 2007, 16:58
I'd take Churchill's over George and Dragon in the Best English Pub category.
Comment by Phil from Mesa Oct 4th 2007, 16:11
Absolute Vitality is absolutely the best place in Phoenix/Tempe are to pamper yourself from head to toe! I got the hair removal laser done there and haven't eneded to shave for weeks now...let me tell you it's awesome - freeedom!
Comment by Camille from Phoenix Oct 11th 2007, 12:19
Way to go giving props to Iguanas. That place is kind of weird and out of the way but always worth the trip. Good call readers!
Comment by Doug from Tempe Oct 15th 2007, 13:31
PhxSoul.com is the best blog/Website to visit if you are an African American living in the Phoenix metro area.
Comment by Tinkerbelle from Phoenix Dec 24th 2007, 10:40
Doesn't anyone else think best radio personality should be JohnJay and Rich?!?!?!??! I think so, I love them!!!
Comment by Andrea from glendale Mar 13th, 18:47
Under Best Bling......Why would Tiffanys be the choice if Molina Fine jewelers has ranked number one for the last eleven years for their well known "bling"????
Comment by Serena Hall from Phoenix Apr 15th, 11:13
Great job!
Comment by Pamela Mitchell from Houston Apr 25th, 19:02