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Athens Best in 2011

24 Hour Dining

1st Place -

The Grill

2nd Place -

Waffle House

Bakery

1st Place -

Ike and Jane’s

2nd Place -

Big City Bread

Bar-B-Q

1st Place -

Jot ‘Em Down

2nd Place -

Fresh Air

Best Kept Secret

1st Place -

Fox’s Pizza Den

2nd Place -

White Tiger

Breakfast

1st Place -

Mama’s Boy

2nd Place -

I Hop

Buffet

1st Place -

Ryan’s

2nd Place -

Golden Dragon

Burritos

1st Place -

Barberitos

2nd Place -

Willy’s

Business Lunch

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

Hilltop Grille

Caterer

1st Place -

Epting Events

2nd Place -

Brett’s Casual American

Chef

1st Place -

Hugh Acheson

2nd Place -

Peter Dale

Chinese Food

1st Place -

Golden Dragon

2nd Place -

Peking

Coffee Shop

1st Place -

Jittery Joe’s

2nd Place -

Starbucks

Deli

1st Place -

Jason’s Deli

2nd Place -

Publix

Dessert

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

Menchies

Dinner Special

1st Place -

Hilltop Grille

2nd Place -

5&10

Downtown

Restaurant

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

DePalma’s

Family restaurant

1st Place -

Brett’s Casual American

2nd Place -

Fox’s Pizza Den

Fast Food

1st Place -

Chick Fil A

2nd Place -

Zaxby’s

Fried chicken

1st Place -

Weaver D’s

2nd Place -

Peaches

Hamburger

1st Place -

Five Guys

2nd Place -

Clocked

Healthy Eating

1st Place -

The Grit

2nd Place -

Earth Fare

Hot Dog

1st Place -

The Varsity

2nd Place -

”Hotdog Man DT”

ice cream/yogurt Shop

1st Place -

Menchies

2nd Place -

Yoforia

Iced Tea

1st Place -

Chick Fil A

2nd Place -

McDonalds

Indian Food

1st Place -

Taste of India

2nd Place -

Kabana

Italian Food

1st Place -

DePalma’s

2nd Place -

La Dolce Vita

Japanese Food

1st Place -

Toshiro

2nd Place -

Inoko

Lunch Bargain

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

Fox’s Pizza Den

Meal On Someone

Else’s Tab

1st Place -

5&10

2nd Place -

The National

Mexican Food

1st Place -

Taqueria La Parrilla

2nd Place -

Agua Linda

Milk Shake

1st Place -

Chick Fil A

2nd Place -

The Grill

Outside Dining

1st Place -

Cali ‘N’ Tito’s

2nd Place -

Hilltop Grille

Pancakes

1st Place -

IHOP

2nd Place -

Cracker Barrel

Pizza

1st Place -

Your Pie

2nd Place -

Transmetropolitan

Restaurant (overall)

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

Brett’s Casual American

Salad

1st Place -

Jason’s Deli

2nd Place -

Lumpkin Café

SeaFood

1st Place -

Square One

2nd Place -

Off the Hook

wait Service

1st Place -

Picadilly’s

2nd Place -

Last Resort

Soul Food

1st Place -

Weaver D’s

2nd Place -

Peaches

Steak

1st Place -

Longhorn’s

2nd Place -

Outback

Subs/Sandwiches

1st Place -

Larry’s Giant Subs

2nd Place -

Subway

Sunday Brunch

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

Mama’s Boy

SuShi bar

1st Place -

Shokitini’s

2nd Place -

Utage

Thai Food

1st Place -

Siri Thai Cuisine

2nd Place -

Thai Spoon

Upscale Dining

1st Place -

5&10

2nd Place -

The National

Vegetarian/Vegan

Dining

1st Place -

The Grit

2nd Place -

Earth Fare

Wings

1st Place -

Locos

2nd Place -

Buffalo’s

PEOPLE

Attorney

1st Place -

Chip Brown

2nd Place -

David Felt

Car Salesperson

1st Place -

Bo Sorrells

2nd Place -

Sean Manzione

Chiropractor

1st Place -

Dr. Barry Hitchcock

2nd Place -

Dr. Jeff Davenport

Cover Band

1st Place -

Friday Knights

2nd Place -

Déjà vu

Dentist

1st Place -

Dr. John Frantz

2nd Place -

Dr. Chanda Bennett

Dermatologist

1st Place -

Dr. Joy Chastain

2nd Place -

Dr. David Lockman

1st Place -

Mark Bell

2nd Place -

Trix

Doctor (physician)

1st Place -

Dr. Walter Gus Sams

2nd Place -

Dr. Jana McKenzie

Eye Care Specialist

1st Place -

Keller, Crymes,

Demarco, Sams

2nd Place -

Five Points Eye Care

Florist

1st Place -

Athens Florist

2nd Place -

Always, Always Flowers

Hearing Aid

Professional

1st Place -

Georgia Hearing Center

2nd Place -

Athens Hearing &

Balance Center

Independent

Accountant

1st Place -

Mary Beth Justus

2nd Place -

Sean Stoltz

Local Celebrity

1st Place -

Jeff Frasier

2nd Place -

Gizmo

Local Country Band

1st Place -

Deepstep

2nd Place -

Holman Autry Band

Local Female

Vocalist

1st Place -

Lera Lynn

2nd Place -

Doris Granum

Local Jazz Band

1st Place -

Jazzchronic

2nd Place -

Marty Winkley & Friends

Local Male Vocalist

1st Place -

David Prince

2nd Place -

Corey Smith

Local Rock Band

1st Place -

Destroy the Shores

2nd Place -

Modern Skirts

Local Theater

Group

1st Place -

Oconee Youth Playhouse

2nd Place -

Circle Ensemble

Massage Therapist

1st Place -

Kim Lisenbee, LMT

2nd Place -

Greg Melni

Mechanic

1st Place -

Chris Sartain

2nd Place -

Joey Dillard

Orthodontist

1st Place -

Dr. Tradd Harter

2nd Place -

Dr. Robert Waugh

Orthopedist

1st Place -

Dr. Mixon Robinson

2nd Place -

Dr. John Dorris

Pediatrician

1st Place -

Dr. Henry Garrad

2nd Place -

Dr. Nancy Hendrix

Photographer

1st Place -

Dylan Blue Photography

2nd Place -

Courtney Goldman

Physical Therapist

1st Place -

Oconee Physical Therapy

and Sports Rehabilitation

2nd Place -

Physiotherapy

Associates

Podiatrist

1st Place -

Dr. Frank DiPalma

2nd Place -

Dr. Mario Rossi

Political Figure

1st Place -

Nancy Denson

2nd Place -

Paul Broun

Radio Personality

1st Place -

Allen Tibbetts

2nd Place -

David Johnston

Real Estate Agent

1st Place -

Mary McKinney

2nd Place -

Holly Purcell

Veterinarian

1st Place -

Dr. Bob Brewster and

Dr. Sarah Hajjar

2nd Place -

Dr. Jennifer GustafsonN

IGHTLIFE

Bar

1st Place -

The Normal Bar

2nd Place -

The Roadhouse

Bar To Watch

People

1st Place -

The Globe

2nd Place -

8e’s Bar

Beer Selection

1st Place -

Trappeze Pub

2nd Place -

5 Points Bottle Shop

Cocktails

1st Place -

Highwire Lounge

2nd Place -

The Normal Bar

Dance Spot

1st Place -

8e’s Bar

2nd Place -

Melting Point

First Date

Destination

1st Place -

Last Resort

2nd Place -

The National

Happy Hour

1st Place -

The Globe

2nd Place -

The Roadhouse

Late Night Spot

1st Place -

8e’s Bar

2nd Place -

The Globe

Margarita

1st Place -

Agua Linda

2nd Place -

Senor Sol

Martini

1st Place -

Highwire Lounge

2nd Place -

East West Bistro

Single’s Spot

1st Place -

8e’s Bar

2nd Place -

Allgood Lounge

Trivia Night

1st Place -

Locos

2nd Place -

Allen’s Bar & Grill

Wine Selection

1st Place -

5&10

2nd Place -

The National

COMMUNITY

Apartment

Community

1st Place -

909 Broad Street Flats

and Shops

2nd Place -

Beechwood Pines

Apartments

Day trip

1st Place -

Helen, GA

2nd Place -

State Botanical Gardens

Family place

1st Place -

Memorial Park

2nd Place -

YMCA

Golf Course

1st Place -

Lane Creek Golf Club

2nd Place -

Athens Country Club

Hotel

1st Place -

Hotel Indigo

2nd Place -

Spring Hill Suites

Local Radio Station

1st Place -

WUGA

2nd Place -

WMSL

Martial Arts Studio

1st Place -

Borders ATA

2nd Place -

American Black Belt

Movie Theater

1st Place -

Beechwood

2nd Place -

Cine

Non-Profit

1st Place -

Athens Pregnancy

Center

2nd Place -

Stonehenge Youth

Park/SportS complex

1st Place -

Memorial Park

2nd Place -

Bishop Park

Place To Ride A Bike

1st Place -

Athens Greenway

2nd Place -

Sandy Creek Park

Place To Walk Your Dog

1st Place -

Memorial Park

2nd Place -

Sandy Creek Park

Preschool/Daycare

1st Place -

Champions for Children

2nd Place -

Little Prodigies

Private School

1st Place -

Athens Academy

2nd Place -

Prince Avenue Christian

School

Public School

1st Place -

Clarke County Schools

2nd Place -

Oconee County Schools

Retirement

Community

1st Place -

Lanier Gardens/Talmage

Terrace

2nd Place -

Arbor Terrace

Student Housing

1st Place -

Brumby Hall

2nd Place -

The Lyons

SHOPPING

antique Shop

1st Place -

Hawthorne House

Attic Treasures

Appliance Store

1st Place -

Sears

2nd Place -

Lowe’s

Art Gallery

1st Place -

Aurum Studios

2nd Place -

Sunshine Village

Art Supply Store

1st Place -

Hobby Lobby

2nd Place -

The Loft

Book Store

1st Place -

Barnes and Noble

2nd Place -

The Carpenter Shop

Bulldogs Fan Shop

1st Place -

UGA Bookstore

2nd Place -

Bulldog Sporting Goods

Car DealerShip

(overall)

1st Place -

HAMC

2nd Place -

Heyward Allen Toyota

Cell Phone Service

1st Place -

Verizon Wireless

2nd Place -

AT&T

Clothing Boutique

1st Place -

Heery’s

2nd Place -

Sonia Says

Consignment Shop

1st Place -

Suska

2nd Place -

Agora

Convenience Store

1st Place -

Kangaroo

2nd Place -

Golden Pantry

Cycle Shop

1st Place -

Sunshine Cycle

2nd Place -

The Hub

Department Store

1st Place -

Belk

2nd Place -

Macy’s

Downtown Shop

1st Place -

Heery’s

2nd Place -

Helix

Five pointS Shop

1st Place -

Plainjane Designs

2nd Place -

Home Place

Furniture Store

1st Place -

Adcock Furniture

2nd Place -

Austin Furniture

Gift Shop

1st Place -

Plainjane Designs

2nd Place -

Helix

Golf Carts/ATV Dealers

1st Place -

Cycle World

2nd Place -

Watkinsville Golf Carts

Green Business

1st Place -

Hotel Indigo

2nd Place -

Earth Fare

Home Décor/

Accessories

1st Place -

Home Goods

2nd Place -

Adcock Furniture

Hardware Store

1st Place -

Normal Hardware

2nd Place -

Lowe’s

Health Food Store

1st Place -

Earth Fare

2nd Place -

Trader Joe’s

Jeweler

1st Place -

JWR Jewelers

2nd Place -

Chandlee Jewelry

Liquor Store

1st Place -

Five Points Bottle Shop

2nd Place -

Oglethorpe Package

luxury Dealer

1st Place -

Mercedes-Benz of Athens

2nd Place -

Athens BMW

Mattress/Bedding

Store

1st Place -

Adcock Furniture

2nd Place -

Sleep Center

Men’s Wear Store

1st Place -

George Gibson’s Men’s Wear

2nd Place -

Dick Ferguson’s

Motorcycle Shop

1st Place -

Cycle World

2nd Place -

Top Gear

Musical Instrument

Store

1st Place -

Chick Piano

2nd Place -

Athens Pawn Shop

Nursery/Garden Store

1st Place -

Cofer’s

2nd Place -

Thyme after Thyme

Pawn Shop

1st Place -

Greg Reeves

2nd Place -

Athens Pawn Shop

Pet Store

1st Place -

Pet Supplies Plus

2nd Place -

Petland

Shoe Store

1st Place -

Lamar Lewis

2nd Place -

Academy Sports

Sporting Goods Store

1st Place -

Academy Sports

2nd Place

Bulldog Sporting Goods

Supermarket/

Grocer

1st Place -

Publix

2nd Place -

Kroger

Toy Store

1st Place -

Toys R Us

2nd Place -

Learning Express

SERVICES

Air Conditioning/

Heating Service

1st Place -

Complete Comfort

Services

2nd Place -

Stiles Heating & Air

Auto Parts Store

1st Place -

Auto Zone

2nd Place -

Ashley Auto Parts

Auto Repair Shop

1st Place -

Auto Tech

2nd Place -

Performance Motor

Works

Bank

1st Place -

Athens First Bank &

Trust

2nd Place -

First American Bank

Bed & Breakfast

1st Place -

Ashford Manor

2nd Place -

Foundry Park Inn & Spa

Brokerage Firm

1st Place -

Athena Wealth

Management

2nd Place -

Synovus

Car wash

1st Place -

Bulldog Car Wash

2nd Place -

Swifty Car Wash

Carpet Cleaning

1st Place -

Citra Solution

2nd Place -

The Lewis Company

Computer Repair

1st Place -

Compuserve

2nd Place -

John Brannen

Dance Studio

1st Place -

Oconee Youth School of

Performance

2nd Place -

Studio Dance

Day care

1st Place -

Champions for Children

2nd Place -

Little Angels

Day Spa/Full

Service Salon

1st Place -

Mint Salon

2nd Place -

Urban Sanctuary

Dry cleaner

1st Place -

Costa’s

2nd Place -

Athens West

Electrician

1st Place -

Blue Moon

2nd Place -

Mr. Sparky

Employment agency

1st Place -

BOS Staffing

2nd Place -

ETCON

Financial planning

institution

1st Place -

Athena Wealth

Management

2nd Place -

Morgan Stanley

Flooring Store

1st Place -

The Lewis Company

2nd Place -

Dalton Carpet

Funeral home

1st Place -

Lord and Stephens

2nd Place -

Bernsteins

Graphic DeSign

1st Place -

Ruby Sue Graphics

2nd Place -

Athens Social Media

Gym

1st Place -

Bodyplex

2nd Place -

YMCA

Hair Salon

1st Place -

Republic Salon

2nd Place -

Mint Salon

Home Builder

1st Place -

JOMA Construction

2nd Place -

Roy Bell

Insurance Agency

1st Place -

Steve Denman, State

Farm Insurance

2nd Place -

Doherty, Duggan, Rouse

Interior DeSigner

1st Place -

Cullen & Co.

2nd Place -

Jocelyn Paxon

Kennel

1st Place -

Pawtropolis

2nd Place -

Four Seasons

Landscaping co.

1st Place -

Cutting Edge Lawns

2nd Place -

College Pro Landscaping

Lawn Maintenance

1st Place -

Cutting Edge Lawns

2nd Place -

College Pro Landscaping

limousine Service

1st Place -

Athens Wedding Limo

2nd Place -

Bulldog Limo

LockSmith

1st Place -

Clarke County Lock and

Key

2nd Place -

Jerry’s Lock & Key

Lube, Oil & Filter Shop

1st Place -

Nissan, Volkswagen &

Mercedes-Benz of Athens

2nd Place -

Tires Plus

Mani/Pedi

1st Place -

LA Nails

2nd Place -

LV Nails

Mortgage Company

1st Place -

Synovus

2nd Place -

Wells Fargo

Mower Repair

1st Place -

Riverside Mower

2nd Place -

Watkinsville Power Shop

Pest Control

1st Place -

American Pest Control

2nd Place -

Lavender Pest Control

Plumber

1st Place -

Carson Plumbing Inc

2nd Place -

McElroy Plumbing

Real Estate Company

1st Place -

Coldwell Banker

Upchurch Realty

2nd Place -

Keller Williams

RV Dealer

1st Place -

Town and Country

2nd Place -

Lightning

Pharmacy

1st Place -

CVS

2nd Place -

Hawthorne Drugs

Printer

1st Place -

Ruby Sue Graphics

2nd Place -

Athens Printing

Company

Public Relations Firm

1st Place -

Brand Media

2nd Place -

Jackson Spalding

Tanning Salon

1st Place -

Silver Sun Tan

2nd Place -

The Tan Co.

Tattooing

1st Place -

Pain and Wonder

2nd Place -

Midnight Iguana

Tire Store

1st Place -

Porterfi eld Tire

2nd Place -

Tires Plus

Trash waste

removal

1st Place -

AAA Sanitation

2nd Place -

Curbside Services

Travel agency

1st Place -

Global Escapes

2nd Place -

Carlson Wagonlit

Yoga Center

1st Place -

The Omni Club

2nd Place -

Holy Yoga of Athens

UN S TUFF

Cheap Date

1st Place -

Memorial Park

2nd Place -

Taco Stand

Place To Get

Engaged

1st Place -

North Campus

Public Relations Firm

1st Place -

Brand Media

2nd Place -

Jackson Spalding

Tanning Salon

1st Place -

Silver Sun Tan

2nd Place -

The Tan Co.

Tattooing

1st Place -

Pain and Wonder

2nd Place -

Midnight Iguana

Tire Store

1st Place -

Porterfield Tire

2nd Place -

Tires Plus

Trash Waste

Removal

1st Place -

AAA Sanitation

2nd Place -

Curbside Services

Travel Agency

1st Place -

Global Escapes

2nd Place -

Carlson Wagonlit

Yoga center

1st Place -

The Omni Club

2nd Place -

Holy Yoga of Athens

FUN S TUFF

Cheap Date

1st Place -

Memorial Park

2nd Place -

Taco Stand

Place To Get

Engaged

1st Place -

North Campus

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