TOP ANTIQUES STORE
Winner: M.S. Rau Antiques
Finalists: Consign Consign, Dop Antiques, Floor 13
TOP BAKERY
Winner: Ayu Bakehouse
Finalists: Gambino’s, La Boulangerie, Langiappe Bakehouse
TOP BED AND BREAKFAST
Winners: Canal Street Inn, Park View Historic Hotel
TOP CRAFT BREWERY
Winner: Urban South Brewery
Finalists: Miel Brewery & Taproom, Second Line Brewing
TOP CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR
Winner: Cure
Finalists: Drip Affogoto Bar, Jewel of the South, The Sazerac Bar
TOP DESSERT MENU
Winner: GW Fins
Finalists: Arnaud’s, Pigeon and Whale
TOP DIVE BAR
Winner: Pete’s Out in the Cold
Finalists: Erin Rose, Pal’s Lounge
TOP LOCAL DRUG STORE
Winner: Castellon Pharmacy
Finalists: Majoria Drugs, NOLA Discount Pharmacy
TOP DRY CLEANER
Winner: Young’s Dry Cleaning
Finalists: Russell’s Cleaning Services
TOP EVENT PLANNING AND PARTIES
Winners: Pigeon Catering and Events, Z Event Company
TOP FRENCH BREAD
Winner: Leidenheimer Baking Co.
Finalists: Celtica Bakery, La Boulangerie
TOP PLACE TO BUY EYEWEAR
Winner: Art & Eyes
Finalists: Krewe, Warby Parker
Art & Eyes is obsessed (in the best way) with custom, high quality, unique eyewear. Each pair of glasses is crafted by skilled designers from around the world. Frames are fitted specifically for the wearer and are guaranteed to make a fashionable impact on your overall look. The boutique store is located Uptown on Magazine Street and showcases not only prescription and non-prescription frames, but also sunglasses, accessories and more. 3708 Magazine St., 504-891-4404, artandeyesneworleansla.com.
TOP PET DAYCARE
Winner: Pawlins
Finalists: Camp Bow Wow, Zeus’ Place
TOP HAPPY HOUR
Winner: The Husky
Finalists: Barracuda, Domenica, Fountain Lounge
TOP PIZZA
Winner: Zee’s Pizzeria
Finalists: Forbidden Pizza, Pizza Domenica, St. Pizza
TOP FLORIST
Winner: Grow With Us Florist
Finalists: Dunn and Sonnier, Flora Savage
TOP ICE CREAM / GELATO
Winner: Angelo Brocato
Finalists: Creole Creamery, Lucy Boone Ice Cream
TOP FURNITURE
Winner: Doerr Furniture
Finalists: Hurwitz Mintz, Merchant House
TOP GARDEN SUPPLY
Winner: Perino’s Home and Garden Center
Finalist: Harold’s Plants
TOP GULF COAST HOTEL
Winner: Pearl Hotel
Finalists: Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
TOP GYM
Winner: New Orleans JCC
Finalist: New Orleans Athletic Club
TOP HOME ACCESSORIES
Winner: Eclectic Home
Finalists: Hazelnut, Judy at the Rink
TOP HOT DOG
Winner: Dat Dog
Finalist: Lucky Dog
TOP HOTEL BAR
Winner: The Sazerac Bar
Finalists: The Carousel Bar, The Chloe, The Polo Lounge
TOP JEWELER
Winner: Aucoin Hart Jewelers
Finalists: Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
TOP KING CAKES
Winner: Manny Randazzo King Cakes
Finalists: Caluda’s King Cake, Dong Phuong Bakery
TOP LOCAL SANDWICH SHOP
Winner: Stein’s Market and Deli
Finalists: Francolini’s, Turkey and the Wolf
TOP LOCAL SHOE STORE
Winner: Orleans Shoe Company
Finalist: Feet First
TOP MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Winners: Perlis Clothing, Rubensteins
Finalist: Iron Horse Clothier
TOP PLACE FOR CASUAL BREAKFAST
Winner: Ruby Slipper Café
Finalists: Bearcat Café, Birdy’s
Every day New Orleans’ homegrown Ruby Slipper Café feeds crowds of hungry diners looking for the best casual breakfast (and brunch) across the area locally, as well as locations in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina via its sister company Ruby Sunshine. From fried green tomatoes to its iconic biscuits, French toast and pancakes, plus seasonal offerings throughout the year, Ruby Slipper has you covered for a delicious way to start the day. rubybrunch.com
TOP BURGERS
Winner: Port of Call
Finalists: Bub’s Burgers, Company Burger
TOP COFFEE HOUSE
Winner: French Truck Coffee
Finalists: Hey! Café, Mojo Coffee House, Trumpet and Drum Coffee House
TOP GOLF COURSE
Winner: TPC Louisiana
Finalists: Bayou Oaks at City Park, English Turn Golf and Country Club
TOP NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT
Winner: Katie’s Restaurant
Finalists: GW Fins, High Hat, Mandina’s
TOP NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL
Winner: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Finalists: French Quarter Festival, Hogs for the Cause
TOP PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH
Winner: Mr. B’s Bistro
Finalists: Brennan’s, Commander’s Palace, Galatoire’s
TOP PLACE FOR BARBECUE SHRIMP
Winner: Mr. B’s Bistro
Finalists: GW Fins, Pascal’s Manale
TOP PLACE FOR BRUNCH
Winner: Arnaud’s
Finalists: Atchafalaya, Brennan’s, Commander’s Palace
TOP PLACE FOR A MARGARITA
Winner: Barracuda
Finalists: Juan’s Flying Burritos, Santa Fe, Superior Grill
TOP PLACE FOR CAJUN
Winner: Cochon
Finalists: Mosquito Supper Club, Toups Meatery
TOP PLACE FOR CHINESE
Winner: Miss Shirley’s
Finalists: Dian Xian, Five Happiness
TOP PLACE FOR CREOLE
Winner: Dooky Chase Restaurant
Finalists: Li’l Dizzy’s Café, Tujague’s Restaurant
TOP PLACE FOR DOUGHNUTS
Winner: Joe’s Café
Finalists: Baker’s Dozen, Café Du Monde, District Donuts
TOP PLACE FOR FINE DINING
Winner: GW Fins
Finalists: Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August
TOP PLACE FOR FRIED CHICKEN
Winner: Willie Mae’s NOLA
Finalists: Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Popeye’s Fried Chicken
TOP PLACE FOR GUMBO
Winner: Mr. B’s Bistro
Finalists: Gumbo Shop, Munch Factory
TOP PLACE FOR INDIAN
Winner: Saffron
Finalists: Lufu, Taj Mahal
TOP PLACE FOR ITALIAN
Winner: Vincent’s Italian Cuisine
Finalists: Irene’s, Mosca’s Restaurant, Venezia
TOP PLACE FOR JAPANESE
Winner: Yakuza House
Finalists: Mikimoto, Yo Nashi
TOP PLACE FOR LOCAL GIFTS
Winner: Fleurty Girl
Finalists: Hazelnut, Home Malone, Little Miss Muffin
TOP PLACE FOR MEXICAN / SOUTHWEST
Winner: El Gato Negro
Finalists: El Pavo Real, Juan’s Flying Burritos, Taqueria Corona
TOP SPA
Winner: The Windsor Court Spa
Finalist: Waldorf Astoria Spa
TOP PLACE TO BUY LIQUOR AND WINE
Winner: Martin’s
Finalists: Dorignac’s, Really Really Nice Wines
TOP JAZZ CLUB
Winner: Snug Harbor
Finalist: The Spotted Cat
TOP PLACE FOR TACOS
Winner: Barracuda
Finalists: Juan’s Flying Burritos, Val’s
TOP PLACE FOR RAW OYSTERS
Winner: Pigeon and Whale
Finalists: Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Seaworthy, Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
TOP MUSUEM
Winner: New Orleans Museum of Art
Finalists: National WWII Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art
TOP PLACE FOR MIDDLE EASTERN
Winners: 1000 Figs, Shaya
Finalist: Saba
TOP PLACE FOR SEAFOOD
Winner: GW Fins
Finalists: Pigeon and Whale, Peche
TOP PLACE FOR STEAKS
Winner: Doris Metropolitan
Finalists: Charlie’s Steakhouse, Crescent City Steakhouse, Desi Vegas
TOP PLACE FOR TAPAS
Winner: Costera
Finalists: Baru Bistro and Tapas, Plates Restaurant and Bar
TOP PLACE FOR TURTLE SOUP
Winner: Commander’s Palace
Finalists: Brennan’s, Ralph’s on the Park
TOP PLACE FOR VIETNAMESE
Winner: Tan Dinh
Finalists: Lilly’s Café, Pho Tau Bay
TOP PLACE FOR WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Winner: Ballins Ltd.
Finalists: Saks Fifth Avenue, UAL
TOP PLACE TO BUY SAINTS ACCESSORIES
Winner: Black & Gold Sports Shop
Finalists: Dirty Coast, Fleurty Girl
TOP PLACE TO GET A BLOWOUT
Winner: Paris Parker
Finalists: Bleu, Drybar
TOP PO-BOYS
Winner: Parkway Tavern
Finalists: Bear’s Po-Boys, Domilise’s Po-Boys, Guys Po-Boys
TOP SALON
Winner: Paris Parker
Finalists: Keith Noonan Salon, Salon M
TOP SNO-BALLS
Winner: Hansen’s Sno-Bliz
Finalists: Chance in Hell, Plum Street Sno-Balls, Sal’s Sno-Ball Stand
TOP SPORTS BAR
Winner: Cooter Brown’s
Finalists: Bayou Beer Garden, Finn McCool’s, Walk-Ons
TOP SUSHI
Winner: Sake Cafe
Finalists: Tsunami, Yakuza House
TOP WINE BAR
Winner: Really Really Nice Wines
Finalists: Copper Vine, Swirl Wine Bar & Market
TOP YOGA STUDIO
Winner: Spyre
Finalist: Wild Lotus
TOP JUICE BAR / SMOOTHIE SPOT
Winner: The Daily Beet
Finalists: Green Fork, Surrey’s Café & Juice Bar
TOP LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Winner: Tipitina’s
Finalists: The Broadside, Chickie Wah Wah
TOP THEATER / PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
Winner: The Saenger Theatre
Finalist: The Orpheum
TOP PET GROOMING
Winner: Petcetera NOLA
Finalist: Fluffy Mutt
TOP OUTDOOR ACTIVITY / PARK
Winner: Audubon Park
Finalists: New Orleans City Park, Bayou St. John
TOP CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
Winner: Pippen Lane
Finalist: Little Miss Muffin
Pippen Lane has been in the business of providing children’s clothing, books, toys, baby gifts and much more for 25 years, Located Uptown on busy Magazine Street, the shop also includes Lylian made-to-order heirloom clothing items such as Christening gowns, special occasion clothing, holiday outfits and more. 2930 Magazine St., 504-269-0106, pippenlane.com.
TOP LOCAL GROCERY STORE
Winner: Rouses Supermarkets
Finalists: Dorignac’s Food Center, Zuppardo’s Family Market
TOP LOCAL RADIO STATION
Winner: WWOZ
Finalist: WWNO
TOP PLACE TO GAMBLE
Winner: Caeser’s New Orleans Hotel and Casino
