New Orleans Magazine 2009 Reader Survey

PEOPLE

New Orleanian of the Year:

New Orleanian I admire most (male):

New Orleanian I admire most (female):

Most attractive New Orleanian (male):

Most attractive New Orleanian (female):

Best Politician:

Best New Orleans musician(living in the city):

Best New Orleans musician (living outside of the city):

Best New Orleans actor/actress (local theater):

Best Saints Player:

Best Hornets player:

Best local TV news anchor:

Best TV sports reporter:

Best TV meteorologist:

Best local radio personality:

Best local writer:

PLACES

Best grocery store/deli:

Best gym:

Best day spa:

Best boutique:

Best antiques store:

Best place to buy unique furniture:

Best place to buy an engagement ring:

Best florist:

Best lawn/garden supply:

Best movie theater:

Best place to hear live music:

Best happy hour:

Best jazz club:

Best museum:

Best historical landmark:

Best remolded/renovated building:

Best place to spot celebrities:

Best place to take out-of-towners:

Best place to play hooky:

Best golf course:

Best biking/walking/running route:

Best weekend getaway:

Best street for a Sunday drive:

Best up-and-coming neighborhood:

Best neighborhood to raise a family:

Best place to buy a wedding dress:

Best nail salon:

Best place to place your bets:

Best hotel:

Best bed & breakfast:

MISCELLANEOUS

Best decision New Orleans made this year:

Worst decision New Orleans made this year:

Best local event open to the public:

Best work accomplished by a charity, organization or group:

Best sound in New Orleans:

Worst sound in New Orleans:

Best New Orleans Song:

Best local band:

Best local radio station:

Best local TV station:

Best festival:

Best Carnival parade:

Best live theater company:

Best local bank:

Best new book about New Orleans:

Best TV show set in New Orleans:

Best charter school:

Best private elementary school:

Best private secondary/high school:

NEW ORLEANS DINING

Quick and Easy

Best place to buy King Cakes :

Best takeout:

Best gourmet takeout:

Best fried chicken:

Best poor boys:

Best tacos:

Best sushi:

Best wings:

Best onion rings:

Best snowballs:

Native Cuisine

Best place for Cajun food:

Best place for Creole food:

Ethnic

Best Middle Eastern restaurant :

Best Italian restaurant:

Best Asian restaurant:

Best Indian restaurant:

Best Mexican/Southwest restaurant:

Seafood

Best seafood restaurant:

Best place to get raw oysters:

Best place to get boiled crawfish:

Pizza

Best pizza restaurant:

Best pizza topping:

Meat

Best restaurant for steaks:

Best burger:

Soup

Best place for gumbo:

Best place for turtle soup:

Coffee and Dessert

Best coffeehouse:

Best coffeehouse for food:

Best dessert menu:

Best bakery:

Best sweet shop:

Best ice cream flavor and from where:

Best gelato flavor and from where:

Ambiance

Best restaurant for fine dining:

Best casual restaurant:

Best outdoor dining:

Best restaurant for a power lunch:

Drinks

Best house specialty drink:

Best place for a margarita:

Best wine list:

Best sports bar:

Best dive bar:

Best hotel bar:

Best local beer:

Miscellaneous

Best French bread:

Best place for a salad:

Best place for vegetarian dishes:

Best place for breakfast or brunch:

Best place of late-night dining:

Cleanest restaurant:

Best health-conscious restaurant:

Personalities and Places

Best chef:

Best restaurant:

Best new restaurant:

Best restaurant worth the drive:

Best caterer :