FOOD & DRINK
Best Pizza Joint
Pontillo’s Many
area locations, pontillospizza.com
Best Burger Joint
Bill Gray’s Many
area locations, billgrays.com
Best Barbecue Joint
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 99
Court St. 325-7090
Best Place for Breakfast
Jines Restaurant 658
Park Ave. 461-1280
Best Meal After1 a.m.
Jay’s Diner 2612
W Henrietta Rd. 424-3710
Best Dessert
Abbott’s Frozen
Custard Many area locations, abbottscustard.com
Best Fish Fry
Jeremiah’s Tavern 1104
Monroe Ave. 461-1313
Best Wings
Jeremiah’s Tavern 1104
Monroe Ave. 461-1313
Best New Restaurant
Pier 45 1000 N River St.
865-4500
Best Established Restaurant
Hogans Hideaway 197
Park Ave. 442-4293
Best Romantic Restaurant
2 Vine 24 WinthropSt. 454-6020
Best Asian Restaurant
King & I 1455
E. Henrietta Rd. 427-8090
Best Italian Restaurant
Mr. Dominic’s 4699
Lake Ave. 865-4630
Best Mexican Restaurant
Salena’s 302 N.
Goodman St. 256-5980
Best Greek Restaurant
Aladdin’s Natural
Eatery 646 Monroe Ave. 442-5000
| 8 Schoen Pl. 264-9000
Best Sandwich Shop
DiBella’s Many
area locations, dibellas.com
Best Restaurant For Kids
Bill Gray’s Many
area locations, billgrays.com
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Aladdin’s Natural
Eatery 646 Monroe Ave. 442-5000
| 8 Schoen Pl. 264-9000
Best Bakery
Savoia Pastry Shoppe 2267
Clifford Ave. 482-1130
Best Coffee Shop
Java’s Cafรฉ 16
Gibbs St. 232-4820
Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying
Black & Blue 3349
Monroe Ave. 421-8111
Best Meal for Under $10
Aladdin’s Natural
Eatery 646 Monroe Ave. 442-5000
| 8 Schoen Pl. 264-9000
Best Outdoor Dining
Aladdin’s Natural
Eatery 646 Monroe Ave. 442-5000
| 8 Schoen Pl. 264-9000
Best Beer List
Tap & Mallet 381
Gregory St. 473-0503
Best Wine List
Tastings 3195 Monroe
Ave. 381-1881
Best Cocktail Selection
Tapas 177 177 St.
PaulSt. 262-2090
Best Regional Winery
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Vinifera Wine Cellars
Hottest Waitstaff
The Old Toad 277
Alexander St. 232-2626
SHOPPING
Best Jewelry Store
Mann’s Jewelers 2945
Monroe Ave. 271-4000
Best Gift Shop
Parkleigh 215
Park Ave. 244-4842
Best Car Dealership
Dorschel Automotive Many
area locations, thedorscheldifference.com
Best Auto Repair Shop
East Ave Auto 1656 East Ave. 271-7610
Best Place for Cheap Gas
Delta Sonic Many
area locations, deltasoniccarwash.com
Best Bike Shop
Park Ave Bike Shop 2900 Monroe Ave.
381-3080 | 600 Jay Scutti Blvd. 427-2110 | 8051 Route 96, Victor.
425-1501
Best Florist
Arena’s 260 East
Ave. 454-3720
Best Farmers Market
Rochester Public Market 280 N Union St.
428-6907
Best Spa
Del Monte Lodge 41
N. Main St, Pittsford. 381-9900
Best Hair Salon
Scott
Miller Salon & Spa 3340 Monroe Ave. 264-9940 | 980
Ridge Rd, Webster.
264-0620
Best Nail Salon
Scott
Miller Salon & Spa 3340 Monroe Ave. 264-9940 | 980
Ridge Rd, Webster.
264-0620
Best Clothing Store
Thread 654 South
Ave. 232-7110
Best Shoe Store
A Step Apart 235
Park Ave. 241-3110
Best Tattoo Parlor
Love Hate 217
Alexander St. 262-6440
Best Piercing Parlor
Physical Graffiti 374
1/2 W Ridge Rd. 262-4444
Best Liquor Store
Marketview Liquor 1100
Jefferson Rd. 427-2480
Best Furniture Store
Charlotte
Furniture/Appliance 3200 Lake Ave. 663-5050
Best Place to Buy Used CDs/DVDs
Record Archive 33
Rockwood St. 244-1210
Best Musical Equipment Shop
Sound Source 161
Norris Dr. 271-5370
Best Adult Bookstore
Show World 1167 Brighton-Henrietta
Town Line Rd. 424-2580 | 1765 Mt. Read Blvd. 254-0600
MEDIA
Best Local Morning Radio Show
Breakfast Buzz
w/Kimberly and Beck (WBZA)
Best Radio Personality (Male)
Brother Wease (WXFX)
Best Radio Personality (Female)
Jennifer V (WBER)
Best Radio Station
WRUR/WXXI
Best Reliable Weatherperson
Glenn Johnson (Ch
13)
Best Local TV News Station
WHAM (Ch 13)
Best TV News Reporter (Male)
Don Alhart (Ch
13)
Best TV News Reporter (Female)
Ginny Ryan (Ch
13)
Local News Story of 2009
Officer DiPonzio
shooting
LOCAL COLOR
Best Politician
Robert Duffy
Best Neighborhood/Town
Park Ave
Best University/College
University of Rochester
BestPark
Highland
Park
Best Public Art
MemorialArtGallery500 University Ave. 276-8900
Best Public Bathroom
Wegmans Many area
locations, wegmans.com
Best Local Getaway
Finger
Lakes
Best Scenic Route
Erie Canal
Best Local Company
Wegmans Many area
locations, wegmans.com
Best Local Scandal
Greece Police
Department
SPORTS & REC
Best Local Sports Team
Rochester Red Wings
Best Local Athlete
Abby Wambach
Best Gym
Rochester Athletic Club Many area locations,
rochesterathletic.com
Best Running Race
Lilac 10K
Best Hiking Spot
LetchworthState Park
Best Playground
HenriettaTownPark
BestBeach
Charlotte
Best Bike Path
Erie Canal
Best Regional Campground
LetchworthState Park
Best Yoga Studio
Breathe Yoga 19
S Main St, Pittsford. 248-9070
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Original Band
Uncle Plum
Best Cover Band
The Skycoasters
Best Solo Musician
Julia Nunes
Best Live Music Venue
WaterStreetMusic Hall204 N. Water St. 546-3887
Best Local DJ
DJ Jon Herbert
Best Music Concert of 2009
Rochester International Jazz Fest
Best Local Album of 2009
Lobster Quadrille
“Lobster Quadrille”
Best Theater Production of 2009
“Jersey Boys” (RBTL)
Best Art Gallery/Museum
MemorialArtGallery500 University Ave. 276-8900
Best Art Exhibit of 2009
“Rochester-FingerLakes Exhibition” (MAG)
Best Local Artist
Mark Groaning
Best Movie Theater
The Little 240
East Ave. 232-3906
Best Festival
Lilac Festival
Best Drag Queen
Pandora Boxx
Best Kids Entertainment
StrongNationalMuseum of Play 1 Manhattan Square
Dr. 263-2700
NIGHTLIFE
Best Straight Bar
Lux Lounge 666
South Ave. 232-9030
BestGayBar
Tilt 444 Central
Ave. 232-8440
Best Nightclub
Tilt 444 Central
Ave. 232-8440
Best Strip Club
Klassy Cat 3800
W. Henrietta Rd. 359-8639
Best Happy Hour
Lux Lounge 666
South Ave. 232-9030
Best New Bar
Murphy’s Law 370
East Ave. 232-7115
Best Place to Pick Up a One-Night Stand
East & Alexander
Best Bartender
Phillip Rawleigh (Lux)
This article appears in Nov 11-17, 2009.
