Winning order is as listed unless noted.
Best Cheeseburger
Rotier's
Five Guys
Fat Mo's
Best Hot Dog/Bratwurst
I Dream of Weenie
The Dog
Hot Diggity Dogs
Best French Fries
Five Guys
Fat Mo's
McDougal's
Best Hot Chicken
Prince's
McDougal's
Bolton's
Best Ribs
Famous Daves
Jim 'n Nicks
Calhoun's
Best Barbecue
Whitt's
Jack's
Jim 'n Nicks
Best Pizza (Non-Chain)
Pizza Perfect
Mafiaoza's
DaVinci's
Best Sub Sandwich
Jersey Mike's
Sub Stop
Which Wich
Best Burrito
Baja Burrito
Blue Coast Burrito
Nuvo Burrito
Best Cheese Dip
SATCO
Las Palmas
Rosepepper
Best Fish Taco
Baja Burrito
Mas Tacos
Local Taco
Best Ice Cream/Gelato
Pied Piper
Maggie Moo's
Baskin-Robbins
Best Dessert
Sunset Grill
Jackson's
Las Paletas
Best Place to Buy Cupcakes
GiGi's
Cupcake Collection
Sweet 16th
Best Local Cake Baker
Sweet 16th
Sweet and Sassy
Dulce Desserts
Best Place to Buy Bread
Provence
Bread and Company
Panera
Best Bagel
Star Bagel
Panera
Breugger's
Best Local Produce
Nashville Farmers' Market
Produce Place
Turnip Truck
Best Farmers' Market
Nashville Farmers' Market
Franklin Farmers' Market
East Nashville Farmers' Market
Best Health Food Store
Whole Foods
Turnip Truck
Trader Joe's
Best Grocery Store
Publix
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Best Place to Buy Fresh Seafood
Whole Foods
Publix
Harris Teeter
Best Specialty/Gourmet Store
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
Fresh Market
Best New Restaurant (Opened Since Oct. 2008)
Local Taco
ChaChah
Cantina Laredo
Best (Most Original) Menu
Margot
City House
Flyte
Best Chef
Margot McCormack
Tandy Wilson
Deb Paquette
Best Caterer
Copper Kettle
Clean Plate Club
Chef's Market
Best Restaurant in Davidson County
Margot
City House
Flyte
Best Restaurant in Rutherford County
Demos'
Five Senses
Toot's
Best Restaurant in Sumner County
September's
Cheddar's
Demos'
Best Restaurant in Williamson County
Red Pony
Saffire
Wild Ginger
Best Restaurant in Wilson County
Demos'
Sunset
Cinco de Mayo
Best Sushi Bar
Virago
Samurai
Peter's Sushi & Thai
Best Japanese Restaurant
Kobe Steaks
Goten
Watanabe
Best Chinese Restaurant
Chinatown
August Moon
Fulin's
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Miss Saigon
Far East
Kien Giang
Best Korean Restaurant
Korea House
Seoul Garden
Koreana
Best Thai Restaurant
Siam Cafe
Royal Thai
Jasmine
Best Indian Restaurant
Woodlands
Sitar
Shalimar
Best Italian Restaurant
Mama Mia's
Caffe Nonna
Sole Mio
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Kalamata's
Athens
ZavĂłs
Best Mexican Restaurant
Las Palmas
Las Maracas
La Hacienda
Best Cajun/Creole Style Restaurant
Chappy's
Bro's
Cajun Steamer
Best Breakfast
Pancake Pantry
Noshville
Loveless Cafe
Best Sunday Brunch
Marché
Copper Kettle
Margot
Best Meal to Nurse a Hangover
Noshville
Krystal
Athens
Best Coffeehouse
Fido
Bongo Java
Frothy Monkey
Best Cheap Eats
Calypso Cafe
Baja Burrito
SATCO
Best Mobile Vendor
Mas Tacos
I Dream of Weenie
The Juice Wagon
Best Delicatessen
Noshville
Mitchell Deli
Jason's Deli
Best Meat-and-Three
Arnold's
Copper Kettle
Southern Bred
Best All-You-Can-Eat Deal
Monell's
Wild Wasabi
3. Sitar (tie)
3. Copper Kettle (tie)
Best Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris
Fleming's
Stoney River
Best Local Seafood Restaurant (Non-Sushi)
Batter'd & Fried
South Street
Chappy's
Best Vegetarian Menu
Woodlands
Calypso Cafe
Grins
Best Takeout
Calypso Cafe
Pei Wei
Pad Thai Kitchen
Best Late Night Eats
Cafe Coco
Sunset Grille
Athens
Best Place to Eat When Someone Else is Buying
The Palm
Morton's
Fleming's
Best Place for a Business Lunch
The Palm
J. Alexander's
Bricktop's
Best Place for a Romantic Dinner
Margot
Melting Pot
Zola
Best Restaurant DĂ©cor
Flyte
Lime
Sambuca
Best Patio
Rumours
Jackson's
Rosepepper
Best Restaurant With a View
Watermark
Germantown Café
Sambuca
Best Wine List in a Restaurant
Rumours
2. Flyte (tie)
2. Sunset Grill (tie)
Best Wine Bar
Rumours
Flyte
The Wine Loft
Best Bar That Makes You Feel Like You're Not in Nashville
The Patterson House
Lime
Sambuca
Best Bar to People Watch
Lime
3 Crow Bar
Tribe
Best Neighborhood Bar
3 Crow Bar
Red Door East
Melrose Pub
Best Happy Hour
Eastland Cafe
3 Crow Bar
Red Door
Best Dive Bar
Springwater
Red Door
The Villager
Best Sports Bar
Sam's
Crow's Nest
Beyond the Edge
Best Brewhouse
Yazoo
Boscos
Blackstone Brewery
Best Beer Selection
Flying Saucer
Broadway Brewhouse
12th South Taproom
Best Bartender
Loy Carney—Tribe
Doc Downs—Flyte
James Hensely—The Patterson House
Best Margarita
Rosepepper
Cantina Laredo
Las Palmas
Best Martini
The Patterson House
Eastland Cafe
Tribe
Best Bloody Mary
3 Crow Bar
Jackson's
Marché
Best place to Buy a Keg
Frugal MacDougal
Yazoo
JJ's Market
Best Most Knowledgeable Service in a Wine Store
Woodland Wine Merchant
Wine Shoppe at Green Hills
Midtown Wine and Spirits
Best Liquor Store
Frugal MacDougal
Midtown Wine and Spirits
Bud's
Best New Bar or Club (Opened Since Oct. 2008)
The Patterson House
Melrose Neighborhood Pub
Mai
Best Honky-Tonk
Robert's Western World
Tootsie's
The Stage
Best Pickup Bar
Tin Roof
Tribe
The Stage
Best Gay Bar
Tribe
Play
Lipstick Lounge
Best Lesbian Bar
Lipstick Lounge
Play
Tribe
Best Strip Club
Arrow
Christie's Cabaret
DĂ©jĂ Vu
Best After Hours Hang
Cafe Coco
Hermitage Cafe
Athens
Best Karaoke Bar
Lonnie's
Lipstick Lounge
Springwater
Best Place to Throw Darts
The Villager
Broadway Brewhouse
Mulligan's
Best Place to Shoot Pool
Melrose Billards
Buffalo Billards
H Cue's
Best Place to Dance
Play
Hollywood Disco
Decades
Best Club DJ
DJ Ron
DJ Mindub
Justin Kase
Best Local Band
The Features
Kings of Leon
Heypenny
Best Local Music Celebrity
Jack White
Keith Urban
Vince Gill
Best Singer-Songwriter
Taylor Swift
2. Jeremy Lister (tie)
2. Jeffery Steele (tie)
Best Writers Night
Bluebird Cafe
2. Douglas Corner (tie)
2. Listening Room (tie)
Best Trivia Night
3 Crow Bar
Sam's Sports Bar and Grille
Flying Saucer
Best Open Mic
Bluebird Cafe
Cafe Coco
Listening Room
Best Place to Hear Live Music
Ryman Auditorium
Mercy Lounge
Bluebird Cafe
Best Place to Have a Showcase
12th and Porter
The Rutledge
The Basement
Best Concert Since Oct. 2008
Coldplay
Keith Urban
Billy Joel and Elton John
Best Museum
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Country Music Hall of Fame
Cheekwood
Best Art Show
Tomato Art Show—Art & Invention Gallery
Harding Academy Art Show
First Saturday Art Crawl
Best Local Visual Artist
Trevor Mikula
Deann Hebert
Herb Williams
Best Local Author
Ann Patchett
Robert Hicks
Steven Womack
Best Performing Arts Group
Nashville Symphony
Nashville Ballet
Tennessee Repertory Theatre
Best Local Theater Company
Tennessee Repertory Theatre
Circle Players
Nashville Children's Theatre
Best Place to See a Play
TPAC
Dark Horse
Chaffin's Barn
Best Actor or Actress
Nicole Kidman
Denise Hicks
Jenny Littleton
Best Movie Theater
The Belcourt
Regal Green Hills 16
Regal Opry Mills 20
Best Place to See Independent Films
The Belcourt
Regal Green Hills 16
Belmont
Best Bowling Alley
Strike and Spare
Franklin Family Entertainment Center
Pla-Mor
Best Golf Course
McCabe
Hermitage
Legends
Best Place for a Wedding Reception
Cheekwood
Belle Meade Plantation
Hermitage Hotel
Best Charity Event
Artrageous
Swan Ball
Steeplechase
Best Festival
Tomato Art Fest
Music City Brewers Festival
CMA Music Festival
Best Free Fun
Movies in the Park
Shakespeare in the Park
Tomato Art Fest
Best Place for a Cheap Date
Centennial Park
Shakespeare in the Park
Movies in the Park
Best Place to Meet Single Men
Tribe
Play
3. Kali Yuga Yoga (tie)
3. Two Elle (tie)
Best Place to Meet Single Women
Church
2. Lipstick Lounge (tie)
2. Kali Yuga Yoga (tie)
Best Place to Meet Intelligent Men
Vanderbilt
Downtown Library
Nashville Symphony
Best Place to Meet Intelligent Women
Vanderbilt
Downtown Library
Nashville Symphony
Best Country Radio Station
97.9 WSIX
103.3 WKDF
95.5 The Wolf
Best Pop Radio Station
107.5 The River
102.5 The Party
Lightning 100
Best Rock Radio Station
Lightning 100
105.9 The Rock
102.9 The Buzz
Best Urban Radio Station
101.1 The Beat
92Q
Lightning 100
Best Radio Personality or Personalities
Gerry House
Woody and Jim
Phil Valentine
Best AM Radio Station
NPR 1430
WLAC 1510
WSM 650
Best Local TV News Station
WSMV Channel 4
WTVF Channel 5
WKRN Channel 2
Best Local TV News Personality
Demetria Kaladimos
Neil Orne
Dan Miller
Best Local Columnist
Gail Kerr
Ms. Cheap—Mary Hance
David Climer
Best Local Feature Writer
Jim Ridley
Ms. Cheap—Mary Hance
Gail Kerr
Best Local Political Writer
Phil Valentine
Jeff Woods
Ken Whitehouse
Best Local Music Writer
Peter Cooper
Dave Paulson
3. Jack Silverman (tie)
3. Ron Wynn (tie)
Best Local Media Celebrity You Love to Hate
John Rich
Brad Schmitt
Heather Byrd
Best Local Blog
Nashvillest
Nashville Cream
Bites
Best Scandal of the Year
Steve McNair
Paul Stanley
Leann Rhimes
Best Landscaper
Gardens of Babylon
Perfect World Landscapes
Arthouse Gardens
Best Handyman
1. Handy Graham (tie)
1. Jamie Chalker (tie)
2. Hillsboro Handyman
Best Plumber
Hiller Plumbing
Ron Gomez
Wehby
Best Interior Designer
Beth Haley
2. Dana Goodman Interiors (tie)
2. CKE Interior Design (tie)
3. Billy Williams
Best Real Estate
Scott Cornett
Josh Anderson
Mark Deutschmann
Best Architect
Manuel Zeitlin
Michael Ward
3. DAAD (tie)
3. Van Pond (tie)
Best Builder/Developer
Crimmins Construction
Core
Rogan Allen
Best Apartment Complex
The Grove
Sterling Court
Lakes of Bellevue
Best Place to Live Downtown
Icon
Encore
Viridian
Best Neighborhood
East Nashville
Sylvan Park
12South
Best Pediatrician
Frank Haraf
Old Harding Pediatrics
Nancy Beveridge
Best Place to Have a Baby
Baptist
Vanderbilt
Centennial
Best Daycare
Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
Holly Street Daycare
Creative Care Center
Best Elementary School
Percy Priest
2. USN (tie)
2. Julia Green (tie)
Best Middle School (5-8)
USN
Meigs Magnet School
Franklin Road Academy
Best High School
Hume Fogg
USN
Hillsboro High School
Best Playground
Dragon Park
Nashville Zoo
Red Caboose Park
Best Summer Camp
Camp Widjiwagan
Barefoot Republic
Camp Whippoorwill
Best Outdoor Activity For Children
Nashville Zoo
Dragon Park
Cheekwood
Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining
Adventure Science Center
Monkey's Treehouse
Bounce U
Best Local Toy Store
Phillips
Fairy Tales
Popo
Best Kids Menu
Pied Piper Eatery
Noshville
Red Robin
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
Pied Piper Eatery
Noshville
McDougal's
Best Auto Dealership
Lexus of Nashville
Beaman
Mercedes-Benz of Nashville
Best Pre-Owned Auto Dealership
Carmax
Lexus of Nashville
Global Motorsports
Best Auto Service Center
Lexus of Nashville
Beaman
Mercedes-Benz of Nashville
Best Car Wash/Auto Detailer
White Bridge Auto Wash
Smith Bros.
Miles Auto Spa
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Cool Springs Harley-Davidson
Boswell's Harley-Davidson
Bloodworth
Best Place to Buy a Scooter
East Side Scooters
Red Dog Scooters
Beaman
Best Bicycle Shop
Halcyon
East Side Cycles
Cumberland Transit
Best Hardware Store
Hillsboro Hardware
Cumberland Hardware
Ace Hardware
Best Sporting Goods Store
Cumberland Transit
Athlete's House
Sports Seasons
Best Place to Buy a Pool or Spa
Watson's
Pool and Spa Depot
Best Place to Buy Furniture
Sprintz
Meridian
Bradford's
Best Local Place to Buy Cool Home Accessories
Pangaea
Fabu
Wonders on Woodland
Best Place to Buy a Gaming/Pool Table
Nashville Billards
Watson's
Best Local Nursery/Garden Center
Bates
Gardens of Babylon
Moore and Moore
Best Place to Shop Green
Green Wagon
Whole Foods
Gardens of Babylon
Best New Retail Store (Opened Since Oct. 2008)
Urban Outfitters
Blush
Imogene and Willie
Best Shopping Mall
The Mall at Green Hills
Cool Springs Galleria
Opry Mills
Best Department Store
Macy's
Dillards
Belk
Best Local Men's Clothing Store
Levy's
Oxford Shop
Posh
Best Local Women's Clothing Boutique
Posh
Moda
Two Elle
Best Local Denim Store
Imogene and Willie
Posh
Moda
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Hip Zipper
Local Honey
Venus and Mars
Best Antique Store
Gas Lamp Antique Mall
Wonders on Woodland
Tennessee Antique Mall
Best Consignment Store
Designer Renaissance
Designer Finds
Clothing Exchange
Best Dry Cleaner
Village Cleaners
Nicholson's
Heritage Cleaners
Best Local Shoe Store
Marti and Liz
Posh
The Perfect Pair
Best Place to Buy Eyewear
See
Image Optical
Milam's
Best Place to Buy an Engagement Ring
Genesis
Village Jewelers
Tiffany and Co.
Best Local Jewelry Store
Village Jewelers
Genesis
Drapers Jewelery
Best Florist
Emma's Flowers
Ilex
Village of Flowers
Best Place to Buy a Gift
Pangaea
Alegria
Ten Thousand Villages
Best New Bookstore
Davis-Kidd
Borders
Barnes and Noble
Best Used Bookstore
McKay's
Bookman/Bookwoman
Rhino
Best Adult Video Store
Hustler
Metro News
Outloud
Best CD/DVD Store (Chain)
Best Buy
FYE
Blockbuster
Best CD/DVD Store (Non-Chain)
Grimey's
The Great Escape
The Groove
Best Place to Buy Vinyl
Grimey's
The Great Escape
The Groove
Best Place to Hock Used Music
Grimey's
The Great Escape
McKay's
Best Place to Buy New Musical Instruments
Corner Music
Guitar Center
Forks's Drum Closet
Best Place to Buy Used Musical Instruments
Nashville Used Music
Corner Music
Fork's Drum Closet
Best Smoke Shop
Uptown's
Stogies
Belle Meade Premium Cigars
Best Tattoo Studio
Lone Wolf
Black 13
Kustom Thrills
Best Hair Salon
Green Pea Salon
Trim
Salon Ya Ya
Best Hair Stylist
Kelly Mason
Jen Rouse
Shana Dyer
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Signature Nail Spa
Venetian
Magnolia
Best Skin Care Center
Elan
N2skin
Gold Skin Care
Best Tanning Salon
Hue
Sun Tan City
Urban Sun
Best Hair Removal
Elan
N2skin
Gracie's Skin and Body
Best Massage
Escape
Essential Therapy
Blue River Canyon
Best Spa
Escape
Magnolia Day Spa
Blue River Canyon
Best Doctor for a Nip and Tuck
Dr. Joseph Delozier
Dr. Glenn Buckspan
Dr. Thomas Orcutt
Best LASIK Surgery Center
Wang Vision Center
Loden Vision Center
Arrowsmith Eye Institute
Best Dentist
Dr. David Dickerson
Dr. Robert Fesmire
Dr. Thomas Nabors
Best Chiropractor
Dunn Chiropractic
Beth Barnett
Andrea Selby
Best Hospital
Vanderbilt
Baptist
St. Thomas
Best Cool Hotel
Hutton
Hotel Indigo
The Hermitage
Best Local Gym/Fitness Club
YMCA
Gym 5
Fit Nashville
Best Personal Trainer
Richie Lee
Emily Jensen
Stephanie Gamonet-Reid
Best Yoga/Pilates Studio
Hot Yoga
Kali Yuga Yoga
Sanctuary Yoga
Best Place You Wish Had Never Gone Out of Business
Alley Cat
Radius10
Rosario's
Best Place to Learn to Dance
Studio 1406
Nashville Ballet School of Dance
Wildhorse
Best Place for Continuing Education
Nashville State Community College
Belmont
Vanderbilt
Best MBA program
Vanderbilt
Belmont
Lipscomb
Best Nonprofit
Nashville Cares
CASA
Second Harvest
Best Bank
Regions
Suntrust
First Tennessee
Best Attorney
Adam Dread
Joseph Fuson
John Roberts
Best Veterinarian
Murphy Road Animal Hospital
Value Vet
Berry Hill Animal Hospital
Best Place to Adopt a Pet
Nashville Humane Association
Love at First Sight
Happy Tails
Best Local Pet Boutique
Wags and Whiskers
Come Sit Stay
The Cat Shoppe
Best Local Pet Grooming
A Bark Above
Murphy Road Animal Hospital
Miss Kitty's
Best Pet Boarding Daycare
A Bark Above
Miss Kitty's
Camp Bow Wow
Best Local Printing Company
Jive! - A Digital Print Factory
Midtown
Hatch Show Print Shop
Best Alternative Transportation Company
MTA
Metro Livery
Zingo
Best Park
Centennial
Shelby
Percy Warner
Best Dog Park
Shelby
Centennial
Edwin Warner
Best Enviromentally Friendly Business
Green Wagon
Tayst
Gardens of Babylon
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
Loveless Cafe
Opryland Hotel
The Parthenon
Best Place to Get a Speeding Ticket
Belle Meade
West End Avenue
Briley Parkway
Best Day Trip
Chattanooga
Jack Daniel Distillery
Fall Creek Falls
Best Thing That's Changed in Nashville in the Past Year
The Gulch
Trader Joe's
Urban Outfitters
Best Place to Worship
Brentwood Baptist
Christ Church Cathedral
The Village Chapel
Best Church Music
Christ Church Cathedral
West End Community Church
Brentwood Baptist
Best Community Role Model
Vince Gill
Becca Stevens
Karl Dean
Best Local Politician
Karl Dean
Phil Bredesen
Marsha Blackburn
Best Local Politician You Love to Hate
Eric Crafton
Marsha Blackburn
Al Gore
Best Local Conservative
Phil Valentine
Marsha Blackburn
Steve Gill
Best Metro Council Member
Mike Jameson
Megan Barry
Jason Holleman
Best Metro Council Member You Love to Hate
Eric Crafton
Pam Murray
Michael Craddock
Best Titans Player
Keith Bulluck
Kerry Collins
Chris Johnson
Best Predators Player
Steve Sullivan
Jordin Tootoo
Jason Arnott
Best Sounds Player
Mat Gamel
2. Alcides Escobar (tie)
2. Chris Smith (tie)
2. Brendan Katin (tie)
Best Local Liberal
Mary Mancini
Al Gore
Larry Woods
Best Art Gallery
The Rymer Gallery
Art and Invention
The Arts Company
Best Service in a Restaurant
Flyte World Dining and Wine
Margot Café & Bar
J. Alexanders
Best Category We Forgot
Custom Picture Framing
Best Place to Work
Best Photographer
