Hurray for Paul Friedrich!
We’re so happy to have Onion Head Monster represent Best of the Triangle this year.
OHM creator and Raleigh native Paul Friedrich is at the forefront of the Low Def Pop Art movement. He is a member of Designbox and a co-founder of SparkCon. Paul created the graffiti mural at Marbles Kids Museum, designed the logo and mascot for Wake County’s 86it.com anti-littering program, and has been selected for the CAT bus Art on the Move project three years running. He is editor of Hellcar magazine and author/ illustrator of several books. Paul became the NHL’s first-ever official cartoonist in 2009 with the launch of his Stormy the Pig’s Cup of Awesome comic strip and animation for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Paul will join us (and you!) at the Best of the Triangle party on June 11, 4–10 p.m., at Durham Central Park. Meanwhile, get your fix at Paul’s Facebook and Twitter.
Party with your Best of the Triangle winners and finalists
Come to our Best of the Triangle Party this Saturday, June 11, 4–10 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 534 Foster St. in downtown Durham.
- Food and products for sampling and for sale from Best of the Triangle winners and finalists, including: Lilly’s Pizza, Chubby’s Tacos, Open Eye Cafe, Bull City Burger and Brewery, Foundation, Dos Perros, Capital Club 16, NOSH, Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe, Bulkogi Korean BBQ, Jimmy John’s, The Meat House, Cameron Park Inn B&B, Catherine Callaway Jewelry, Carpe Diem Cleaning, The Scrap Exchange, PTA Thrift Shop, AMF Durham Lanes, Infuzion, Main Street Associates, Playmakers, Stage Door Dance, Dirt Road Designs, Auction Direct, Live Nation, Paul Friedrich, and more
- Local bands Floating Action, American Aquarium, Girl Trouble, Sandbox
- Fun stuff for the tykes, including performances by the Bouncing Bulldogs
- Caricatures by V.C. Rogers and JP Trostle
- On-site raffle for 2 Lenovo laptops, 2 Hopscotch VIP tickets, earrings from Jewelsmith, and more
Congrats to this year’s winners and finalists!
Finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
And thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s poll.
Special appreciation to Heather Brockel, Julie Hobbs, Oseye Laing, David Lorimer and Tecia Stewart, who assisted with this project.
Media
College radio station
88.1 WKNC NCSU
www.wknc.org
finalists
88.9 WSHA Shaw University
89.3 WXYC UNC
90.7 WNCU NCCU
Commercial radio station
105.1 G105 WDCG
www.g105.com
finalists
100.7 The River WRVA
102.3/ 102.5 The Pulse WWPL
99.9 The Fan WCMC
Local blog
Bull City Rising
www.bullcityrising.com
finalists
Carpe Durham
Endangered Durham
Goodnight Raleigh
New Raleigh
Local television personality
Greg Fishel, WRAL
www.wral.com
finalists
Barbara Gibbs, WTVD ABC11
Bill Leslie, WRAL
David Crabtree, WRAL
Pam Saulsby, WRAL
Nonprofit radio station
91.5 WUNC/ NPR
www.wunc.org
finalists
103.5 WCOM
88.1 WKNC NCSU
89.7 WCPE
Radio DJ
Bob Dumas, Bob & The Showgram G105
www.g105.com
finalists
Bob The Blade, 96rock
Kitty Kinnin, 100.7 The River
Salt & Demitri, 96rock
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Goods
Antique store
Father & Son Antiques
107 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-832-3030, www.swankarama.com
finalists
Everything But Grannie’s Panties
Hunt & Gather
Revival Antiques & Accessories
Whitehall At The Villa Antiques
Bead store
Ornamentea
509 N. West St., Raleigh
919-834-6260, www.ornamentea.com
finalists
Beadazzled
Rare Earth Beads
The Bead Store
Bike shop
The Bicycle Chain
Various locations
www.thebicyclechain.com
finalists
Back Alley Bikes
Flythe Cyclery
Performance Bicycle
The Clean Machine
Camera store
Peace Camera
421 W. Peace St., Raleigh
919-836-2222, peacecamera.wordpress.com
finalists
Camera Works
Southeastern Camera
Wolf Camera & Image
CD/record store
Schoolkids Records
2114 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
919-821-7766, www.facebook.com/schoolkids
finalists
Bull City Records
CD Alley
Offbeat Music
Children’s clothing store
The Red Hen
201 Weaver St., Carrboro
919-942-4420, www.theredhen.com
finalists
Babiology
Baby Bear Resale Shop
Glee Kids
Children’s toy store
The Play House Toy Store
702 Ninth St., Durham
919-286-1317, www.playhousetoys.com
finalists
The Children’s Store
Ali Cat
Learning Express
Comic book store
Chapel Hill Comics
316 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-967-4439, www.chapelhillcomics.com
finalists
Capitol Comics
Foundation’s Edge
Ultimate Comics
Consignment shop
The Stock Exchange
6120 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill
919-403-9977, www.chapelhillstockexchange.com
finalists
Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel
My Secret Closet
Revolver Consignment Boutique
Craft or gift shop
Zola Craft Gallery
626 Ninth St., Durham
919-286-5112, www.zolacraftgallery.com
finalists
Cameron’s
Morgan Imports
Ornamentea
Dancewear
Footlights
10 W. Franklin St., Raleigh
919-832-4090, www.footlightsraleigh.com
finalists
Dance Design
Dance Etc.
Lululemon Athletica
Relevé Dancewear
Environmentally friendly store
Twig
99 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill
919-929-8944, www.twigliving.com
finalists
The Scrap Exchange
Vert and Vogue
Whole Foods Market
Florist
Fallon’s Creative Flowers
700 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh
919-828-4134, www.fallonsflowers.com
finalists
Chapel Hill Florist
Kelly Odom
Ninth Street Flowers
University Florist & Gift Shop
Garden store
Logan’s
707 Semart Dr., Raleigh
919-828-5337, www.logantrd.com
finalists
Fifth Season Gardening Co.
Southern States
Stone Brothers & Byrd
Jewelry store in Durham County
Jewelsmith
2200 W. Main St., Durham
919-286-2990, www.jewelsmith.com
finalists
Hamilton Hill Jewelry
Jared – The Galleria of Jewelry
Light Years Jewelry
Reeds Jewelers
Jewelry store in Orange/Chatham County
Goldworks
201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
919-932-1771, www.goldworks-nc.com
finalists
Catharine Callaway Jewelry
Grimball Jewelers
Light Years Jewelry
William Travis Jewelry
Jewelry store in Wake County
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Cameron Village, 415 Daniels St., 919-829-7337
Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., 919-788-7500
www.baileybox.com
finalists
Cat Banjo
Diamonds Direct
JaredThe Galleria of Jewelry
Local bookstore
The Regulator Bookshop
720 ninth St., Durham
919-286-2700, www.regulatorbookshop.com
finalists
Flyleaf Books
Nice Price Books
Quail Ridge Books & Music
Local hardware store in Durham County
Triangle Pharmacy & True Value
1700 E. NC Hwy. 54, Durham, 919-544-1711
Woodcroft Shopping Center, 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Durham, 919-493-5722
www.triangletruevalue.com
finalists
Barnes Supply Co.
Public Hardware
Stone Brothers & Byrd
Local hardware store in Orange/Chatham County
Fitch Lumber & Hardware
309 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro
919-942-3153, www.fitchlumber.com
finalists
ACE Hardware
Dual Supply Co.
True Value
Local hardware store in Wake County
ACE Hardware
Various locations
www.acehardware.com
finalists
Briggs Hardware
Burke Brothers Hardware
Seaboard ACE Hardware
Local moving company
TROSA Moving
1820 James St., Durham
919-419-1059, www.trosamoving.com
finalists
Chapel Hill Moving Company
Quick Moves Moving Company
Two Men and A Truck
Local store to buy lingerie
Adam & Eve
Various locations
www.adamevestores.com
finalists
Cherry Pie
Night Gallery
Priscilla McCall’s
Local wine store
Wine Authorities
2501 University Dr., Durham
919-489-2884, www.wineauthorities.com
finalists
3CUPS
The Wine Merchant
Total Wine
Local women’s boutique
Vert and Vogue
905 W. Main St., Durham
919-251-8537, www.vertandvogue.com
finalists
Magpie
Scout and Molly’s
Uniquities
Vaguely Reminiscent
Men’s clothing
Vert and Vogue
Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St., Durham
919-251-8537, www.vertandvogue.com
finalists
Belk
JoS. A. Bank
Nordstrom
Place for kick-ass shoes
DSW
Various locations
www.dsw.com
finalists
Nordstrom
SRI Shoe Warehouse
Vaguely Reminiscent
Vert and Vogue
Place to buy a new vehicle
Chris Leith
11000 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest, 888-482-1325
10956 Star Rd., Wake Forest, 888-791-1026
www.chrisleith.com
finalists
Crown
Fred Anderson Toyota
Johnson Lexus
Performance Automall
Place to buy a pre-owned vehicle
CarMax
3809 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, 919-325-2273
8520 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 919-783-9494
www.carmax.com
finalists
Auction Direct USA
Chris Leith
Johnson Lexus
Triangle Imports
Place to buy a scooter
Combustion Cycles
911 E. Trinity Ave., Durham
919-688-5009, www.combustioncycles.com
finalists
Bikers Boulevard
Scooterz NC
Triangle Cycles
Place to buy a sleeping bag
REI
Various locations
www.rei.com
finalists
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Great Outdoor Provision Company
Townsend Bertram & Company
Place to buy candy
A Southern Season
University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
919-929-7133, www.southernseason.com
finalists
Escazu Artisan Chocolates
Foster’s Market
Parker and Otis
Place to buy erotic gifts
Cherry Pie
1819 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill
919-928-0499, www.cherrypieonline.com
finalists
Adam & Eve
Frisky Business Boutique
Priscilla McCall’s
Place to buy last-minute gifts
Cameron’s Gallery
201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
919-942-5554, www.camerons-gallery.com
finalists
Accipiter
Epona & Oak
Morgan Imports
Vaguely Reminiscent
Place to buy musical instruments
High Strung Violins & Guitars
1116 Broad St., Durham
919-286-3801, www.highstrungdurham.com
finalists
Guitar Center
Harry’s Guitar Shop
The Music Loft
Place to buy new furniture
Ecko
6740 Fleetwood Dr., Raleigh
919-781-0081, www.eckohome.com
finalists
Ambiente Furniture
Nowell’s Furniture
Whitley Furniture Galleries
Retail beer selection
Sam’s Quik Shop
1605 Erwin Rd., Durham
919-286-4110, www.samsquikshop.com
finalists
Carrboro Beverage Company
Peace Street Market
Total Wine
Retail cheese selection
Whole Foods Market
Various locations
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
finalists
A Southern Season
Trader Joe’s
Weaver Street Market
Salvage/re-use business
The Scrap Exchange
Cordoba Center for the Arts, 923 Franklin St. Bay 1, Durham
919-688-6960, www.scrapexchange.org
finalists
Father & Son Antiques
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
PTA Thrift Shop
Store to buy eyeglasses
Specs Eye Care
701 Ninth St., Durham, 919-286-4426
Renaissance Village Shopping Center, 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Durham
finalists
20/20 Eyeworks
Eye Care Associates
LensCrafters
Upchurch Optical Center
Video store
Avid Video
1918 Perry St., Durham
919-286-1104
finalists
Blockbuster
GameStop
North American Video
Vintage store
Father & Son Antiques
107 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-832-3030, www.swankarama.com
finalists
Beggars & Choosers
Dolly’s Vintage
Time After Time Vintage Thrift Shop
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Music & Clubs
Bartender in Durham County
Scott, Whiskey
347 W. Main St., Durham
919-682-6191, www.whiskeydurham.com
finalists
Brian, Dain’s Place
Kym, The Pinhook
Laurabelle, Watts Grocery
Bartender in Orange/Chatham County
Gary, The Crunkleton
320 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-969-1125, www.thecrunkleton.com
finalists
Drew, The Wooden Nickel
Lee Waters, Orange County Social Club
Richard, Orange County Social Club
Bartender in Wake County
Liz, The Borough
317 W. Morgan St., Raleigh
919-832-8433, www.theboroughraleigh.com
finalists
Bobby, Raleigh Times
Jordan, Fai Thai
Schmitty, The Borough
Blues band
Th’ Bullfrog Willard McGhee
www.facebook.com/thbullfrog
finalists
Chicken Fried Blues
Cool John Ferguson
Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos
Club DJ
Wesley Boz
PO Box 58492, Raleigh
919-494-2300, www.musicanddance.com
finalists
DJ Joey, Legends
DJ SPCL GST
Triple B
Dance club
Legends
330 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-831-8888, www.legends-club.com
finalists
Carolina Dance Club
Solas
The Pinhook
Dive bar
Slim’s Downtown Distillery
227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
919-833-6557, www.slimsraleigh.com
finalists
DIVEbar
The Cave
The Green Room
Gay bar
Legends
330 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-831-8888, www.legends-club.com
finalists
Flex
The Borough
The Pinhook
Hip-hop act
The Beast
www.thebeastmusic.com
finalists
Inflowential
Juan Huevos
Kooley High
Jazz group
Peter Lamb And The Wolves
www.peterlambandthewolves.com
finalists
Atomic Rhythm All Stars
Brian Horton
The Countdown Quartet
Jukebox
Orange County Social Club
108 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-933-0669, www.orangecountysocialclub.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings!
Fullsteam Brewery
The Green Room
Karaoke
The Pinhook
117 W. Main St., Durham
919-667-1100, www.thepinhook.com
finalists
Flex
He’s Not Here
Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub
Lesbian bar
Steel Blue
711 Rigsbee Ave., Durham
919-956-2583, www.clubsteelblue.com
finalists
Legends
The Borough
The Pinhook
Neighborhood bar in Durham County
The Federal
914 W. Main St., Durham
919-680-8611
finalists
City Beverage
Dain’s Place
Fullsteam Brewery
The Pinhook
Neighborhood bar in Orange/Chatham County
Orange County Social Club
108 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-933-0669, www.orangecountysocialclub.com
finalists
Bowbarr
The Crunkleton
The Wooden Nickel
Neighborhood bar in Wake County
The Borough
317 W. Morgan St., Raleigh
919-832-8433, www.theboroughraleigh.com
finalists
Foundation
Lynnwood Grill
Raleigh Times
Open mic
Amplified Art
224 E. Martin St., Raleigh
919-745-1238, www.amplifiedgallery.com
finalists
Deep South The Bar
Jack Sprat Cafe
The Broad Street Cafe
Outdoor music venue
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary
919-462-2052, www.boothamphitheatre.com
finalists
North Carolina Museum of Art
Raleigh Amphitheater
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Place to chill in Durham County
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave., Durham
919-682-2337, www.fullsteam.ag
finalists
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
The Federal
The Pinhook
Place to chill in Orange/Chatham County
Weaver Street Market
Various locations
www.weaverstreetmarket.coop
finalists
Johnny’s
Orange County Social Club
The Wooden Nickel
Place to chill in Wake County
Benelux Cafe
309 Blake St., Raleigh
919-763-5267, www.beneluxcafe.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings!
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
The Borough
Place to hear country or bluegrass
The Pour House
224 S. Blount St., Raleigh
919-821-1120, www.the-pour-house.com
finalists
Blue Note Grill
Southland Ballroom
The Carolina Inn
Place to hear hip-hop
Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-967-9053, www.catscradle.com
finalists
Motorco Music Hall
Southland Ballroom
The Pour House
Place to hear jazz or blues
Beyú Caffé
335 W. Main St., Durham
919-683-1058, www.beyucaffe.com
finalists
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse
The Blue Note Grill
Whiskey
Place to hear rock ‘n’ roll
Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-967-9053, www.catscradle.com
finalists
Kings Barcade
Local 506
Motorco Music Hall
Place to salsa dance
Red Room Tapas Lounge
510 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-835-1322, www.redroomraleigh.com
finalists
Carmen’s Cuban Cafe & Lounge
Cuban Revolution
Spice Street
Place to see music before 10 p.m.
The Broad Street Cafe
1116 Broad St., Durham
919-416-9707, www.thebroadstreetcafe.com
finalists
Cat’s Cradle
The Blue Note Grill
The Cave
Place to shoot pool
The Green Room
1108 Broad St., Durham
919-286-2359
finalists
Bailey’s Sports Grille
The Speakeasy at Tyler’s
Zog’s Pool
Rock band
The Old Ceremony
www.theoldceremony.com
finalists
Hammer No More The Fingers
Nick Driver Band
The Love Language
Roots/country band
Chatham County Line
www.chathamcountyline.com
finalists
American Aquarium
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Mandolin Orange
Sports bar
Tobacco Road
222 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 919-832-3688
280 S. Mangum St., Durham, 919-937-9909
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Carolina Ale House
Wild Wing Cafe
Woody’s At City Market
Strip club
Capital Cabaret Gentlemen’s Club
6713 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh
919-206-4040, www.capitalcabaret.com
finalists
Men’s Club
Pure Gold
Teasers Men’s Club
Upscale bar
Whiskey
347 W. Main St., Durham
919-682-6191, www.whiskeydurham.com
finalists
Revolution
Solas
The Crunkleton
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Out & About
Art gallery
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
919-839-6262, www.ncartmuseum.org
finalists
Artspace
FRANK Gallery
Nasher Museum of Art
Bakery
Guglhupf
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
919-401-2600, www.guglhupf.com
finalists
Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Café
Scratch
Sugarland
Barista
Steve, Benelux Café
309 Blake St., Raleigh
919-763-5267, www.beneluxcafe.com
finalists
Casey Porn, Morning Times
Dave Chapman, Bean Traders
Mike, Open Eye Café
Bloody Mary
Raleigh Times
14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-833-0999, www.raleightimesbar.com
finalists
Acme
Motorco Music Hall
NOFO at the Pig
Coffee shop
Cup A Joe
Various locations
www.cupajoe.com
finalists
Bean Traders
Caffé Driade
Open Eye Café
Draft beer selection
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Various locations
www.tylerstaproom.com
finalists
Busy Bee Cafe
Flying Saucer
Milltown
Ethnic market
Grand Asia Market
1253 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh
919-468-2988, www.grandasiamarket.com
finalists
Around the World Market
Li Ming’s Global Market
Neomonde
Live theater company
PlayMakers Repertory Company
250 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill
919-962-7529, www.playmakersrep.org
finalists
Burning Coal Theatre Company
Manbites Dog Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre
Live theater venue
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St., Durham
919-688-3722, www.dpacnc.com
finalists
Carolina Theatre of Durham
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Raleigh Little Theatre
Local brewery
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave., Durham
919-682-2337, www.fullsteam.ag
finalists
Big Boss Brewing
Carolina Brewery Company
LoneRider Brewing Company
Margarita
Dos Taquitos Centro
106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
919-835-3593, www.dostaquitoscentro.com
finalists
Dos Perros
El Rodeo
Margaret’s Cantina
Martini selection
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
414 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-833-2888, www.sullivansteakhouse.com
finalists
Revolution
East End Oyster & Martini Bar
Whiskey
Place for a blind date in Durham County
Watts Grocery
1116 Broad St., Durham
919-416-5040, www.wattsgrocery.com
finalists
Beyú Caffé
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Six Plates Wine Bar
Place for a blind date in Orange/Chatham County
Caffé Driade
1215 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-942-2333, www.caffedriade.com
finalists
Glasshalfull
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Weaver Street Market
Place for a blind date in Wake County
Benelux Café
309 Blake St., Raleigh
919-763-5267, www.beneluxcafe.com
finalists
North Carolina Museum of Art
Raleigh Times
The Borough
Place for a cup of tea
3CUPS
227 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill
919-968-8993, www.3cups.net
finalists
Benelux Café
Caffé Driade
Tin Roof Teas
Place to go bowling
The Alley
2512 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
919-832-3533, www.bowlthealley.com
finalists
AMF Durham Lanes
Mardi Gras Bowling Center
Sparians Bowling Boutique & Bistro
Place to people watch
Weaver Street Market
Various locations
www.weaverstreetmarket.coop
finalists
Crabtree Tavern
North Carolina State Fair
The Streets at Southpoint
Place to see comedy
Goodnight’s Comedy Club
861 W. Morgan St., Raleigh
919-828-5233, www.goodnightscomedy.com
finalists
Comedy Worx
DSI Comedy Theater
Durham Performing Arts Center
Place to watch international soccer
Italian Pizzeria III
508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-968-4671, www.italianpizzeria3.com
finalists
Benelux Café
Bull McCabe’s
Hibernian Restaurant & Pub
Place to watch Monday night football
Carolina Ale House
Various locations
www.carolinaalehouse.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings!
Tobacco Road
Wild Wing Cafe
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Durham County
Tobacco Road
280 S. Mangum St., Durham
919-937-9909, www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Carolina Ale House
Devil’s Pizzeria
Satisfaction
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Orange/Chatham County
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-8676, www.topofthehillrestaurant.com
finalists
Bailey’s Sports Grille
Carolina Brewery
Orange County Social Club
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Wake County
Tobacco Road
222 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-832-3688, www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings!
Carolina Ale House
Woody’s At City Market
Theater to see a blockbuster movie
Southpoint Cinemas
8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Durham
919-572-9966, www.stonetheatres.com
finalists
Mission Valley Cinema
Regal North Hills Stadium 14
The Lumina Theatre
Theater to see an independent film
Carolina Theatre
309 W. Morgan St., Durham
919-560-3030, www.carolinatheatre.org
finalists
Chelsea Theater
Galaxy Cinema
Rialto Theatre
Trivia night
Bull McCabe’s
427 W. Main St., Durham
919-6 82-3061, www.bullmccabesirishpub.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings!
Flying Saucer
The Pinhook
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Services
Acupuncturist
Triangle Acupuncture Clinic
104 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill, 919-933-4480
226 Ashville Ave., Cary, 919-854-7311
www.triangleacupunctureclinic.com
finalists
Carmela Mager, Acupuncture Healing Center
Gil Alvarado, The New Live Center
Ginna Browning – The Remedy Clinic
Aesthetic surgeon
Michael Law MD
10941 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh
919-256-0900, www.michaellawmd.com
finalists
Aesthetic Solutions
Duke Aesthetic Center
Plastic Surgery Center
Auto repair in Durham County
Wasp Automotive
4906 Meadow Dr., Durham
919-572-2886, www.waspautomotive.com
finalists
Durham Tire & Auto Center
Melton’s Service Center
Neal’s Garage
Tire King
Auto repair in Orange/Chatham County
Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center
Various locations
www.chapelhilltire.com
finalists
Al’s Garage
Auto Logic
Auto Pro to Call
Auto repair shop in Wake County
Creech Import Repair Inc
1818 St. Albans Dr. Suite 106, Raleigh
919-872-1999, www.creechimport.com
finalists
Pinnacle Automotive Service
Tao Auto
Village Motor Werks
Barber shop
The Friendly Barber Shop
108 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-942-6921
finalists
Man-Mur Barber Shop
Mina’s Studio
Sport Clips
Bed & breakfast
The King’s Daughters Inn
204 N. Buchanan Blvd., Durham
919-354-7000, www.thekingsdaughtersinn.com
finalists
Arrowhead Inn
Cameron Park Inn
The Fearrington House
The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast
Butcher shop
Cliff’s Meat Market
100 W. Main St., Carrboro
919-942-2196, www.cliffsmeat.qpg.com
finalists
King’s Red & White Super Market
The Meat House
Whole Foods Market
Child care
Little School of Hillsborough
301 College Park Rd., Hillsborough
919-644-1818, www.thelittleschool.net
finalists
Bright Horizons
Triangle SportsPlex
YMCA
Chiropractor
Dr. Chas Gaertner, North Carolina Chiropractic
212 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill
919-929-3552, www.ncchiropractic.net
finalists
Chiropractic Partners
Active Chiropractic
Dr. Stewart Peters
Dance studio
Ninth Street Dance
1920 1/2 Perry St., Durham
919-286-6011, www.ninthstreetdance.com
finalists
Infuzion
Mad About Dance Academy
Stage Door Dance Productions
Day spa
Skin Sense
Various locations
www.skinsense.com
finalists
Bella Trio Day Spa
Mina’s Studio
Synergy Day Spa
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Dental practice in Durham County
Dr. Laura Parra
3400 Croasdaile Dr., Suite 209, Durham
919-383-7020
finalists
Dr. Charles Willis
Dr. Lionel M. Nelson
Dr. Scott Donner
Dental practice in Orange/Chatham County
Kennedy Dental Group
123 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-967-9291, www.kennedydentalgroup.com
finalists
Andrew & Joel Wagoner, DDS
Sunrise Dental
UNC School of Dentistry
Dental practice in Wake County
Adams and Cheek Dentistry
10941 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh
919-866-1360, www.raleighncdentistry.com
finalists
Dr. Ben H. Britt, Jr., DDS
Sunrise Dental
Wainright and Wassel, DDS
Dry cleaner
Brothers Cleaners
Various locations
www.brotherscleaners.com
finalists
A Cleaner World
H2Only Cleaners
Medlin-Davis Cleaners
White Star Laundry & Cleaners
Electrician
Bonneville Electric
Carrboro
919-932-6938, www.bonneville-electric.com
finalists
Burt Jennings – ABJ Electrical
Carrington Electric
Jay Hicks – Simply One Solution
Family doctor
Duke University Medical Center
2301 Erwin Rd., Durham
919-684-8111, www.dukehealth.org
finalists
Carrboro Family Medicine
Carrboro Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
UNC Family Medicine
Fitness club in Durham County
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
CrossFit Durham
Fitness World
Infuzion
SYNCStudio
Fitness club in Orange/Chatham County
The UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont
100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill
919-966-5500, www.uncwellness.com
finalists
CrossFit Local
Kinetix Health Club
YMCA
Fitness club in Wake County
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
Gold’s Gym
Lifetime Fitness
O2 Fitness Club
Planet Fitness
Fitness personal trainer
Core Results Inc.
615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
919-946-1737, www.coreresults.net
finalists
Chad Edwards, CrossFit Local
Christmas Abbott, CrossFit Raleigh
Leigh Ann Yaeger – SYNCStudio
Green architect
PBC & L Architecture
333 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
919-836-9751, www.pbclarchitecture.com
finalists
Alicia Ravetto Architect PA
Ellen Cassilly Architect
Frank Harmon Architect PA
MHA Works Architecture
Hair salon in Durham County
Posh The Salon
610 W. Main St., Durham
919-683-2109, www.poshthesalon.com
finalists
Bella Trio Day Spa
Rock Paper Scissors Salon & Gallery
The Garden Salon
Wavelengths-Aveda
Hair salon in Orange/Chatham County
Syd’s Hair Shop
108 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill
919-942-7606, www.sydshairshop.com
finalists
Citrine Salon
Mina’s Studio
Moshi Moshi
The Beehive
Hair salon in Wake County
Blo Salon
8451 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh
919-484-8600, www.justblo.com
finalists
Atomic Salon
David Wade Salon
Marigold Parlour
Salon Blu
Home remodeling company
Dirt Road Designs
894 Old Stonehouse Rd., Chapel Hill
919-357-7603, www.dirtroaddesigns.com
finalists
Acanthus Construction
Alphin Design Build
Custom Carpentry Group
Hotel in Durham County
Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham
919-490-0999, www.washingtondukeinn.com
finalists
Hotel Indigo
Marriott – Durham City Center
The King’s Daughters Inn
Hotel in Orange/Chatham County
The Franklin Hotel
311 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-442-9000, www.franklinhotelnc.com
finalists
The Aloft
Carolina Inn
The Siena Hotel
Hotel in Wake County
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary
919-447-4000, www.theumstead.com
finalists
Embassy Suites
Marriott
The Renaissance Hotel
House-cleaning services
Triangle Green Cleaning
3749 Benson Dr., Raleigh
919-801-8588, www.trianglegreencleaning.com
finalists
Carpe Diem Cleaning
Mariana’s House Cleaning Service
Molly Maid
HVAC company
ARS/Rescue Rooter
517 Pylon Dr., Raleigh, 919-828-7746
5200 Old Chapel HIll Rd., Durham, 919-762-7752
www.ars.com
finalists
Boer Brothers Heating & Cooling
Comfort Engineers
Thermo Dynamics
Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning
Landscape company
Bountiful Backyards
919-619-9862
www.bountifulbackyards.com
finalists
6th Element Landscaping, LLC
Myatt Landscaping Concepts
TROSA Lawn Care
Local pet specialty store
Phydeaux
400-S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill, 919-960-3606
10 W. Franklin St., Raleigh, 919-833-9216
www.phydeauxpets.com
finalists
Barnes Supply Co.
Gourmutt’s Bakery
La Di Dogs
Unleashed – The Dog & Cat Store
Local pharmacy
Sutton’s Drug Store
159 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-942-5161
finalists
Carrboro Family Pharmacy
Hayes-Barton Pharmacy
Person Street Pharmacy
Local place to order promo items/tchotchkes
Ad Spice
717 Broad St., Durham
919-286-7110, www.adspicepromo.com
finalists
Brand Fuel Promotions
Deep South Promo & Apparel
The Merch
Nail salon
Mina’s Studio
400 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill
919-968-8548, www.minasstudio.com
finalists
Lee Spa Nails
Posh The Salon
Tips 2 Toes
Optometry practice
Eye Care Associates
Various locations
www.eyecareassociatesnc.com
finalists
Academy Eye Associates
Carrboro Family Vision
Chapel Hill Eyecare
Pet-sitting service
All Breed Care
Raleigh
919-845-4553, www.allbreedcare.com
finalists
Bull City Pet Sitting
Cindy’s Pet Services
Peak City Puppy
Pilates studio
InsideOut Body Therapies
5720 Fayetteville Rd., Suite 101, Durham
919-361-0104, www.insideoutbodytherapies.com
finalists
Evolve Movement
NC Pilates
Spira Pilates Studio
Triangle Pilates & Cary Yoga Center
Place for holistic medicine
The Wellness Alliance
301 W. Weaver St., Carrboro
919-932-6262, www.thewellnessalliance.com
finalists
Duke Integrative Medicine
Oriental Health Solutions
Remedy Clinic
Place to board your pet
Camp Bow-Wow
Various locations
www.campbowwowusa.com
finalists
Doggie Spa & Day Care
Suite Paws Pet Resort and Spa
Sunny Acres Pet Resort
Place to entertain kids
North Carolina Museum of Life & Science
433 Murray Ave., Durham
919-220-5429, www.ncmls.org
finalists
Frankie’s Fun Park
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Marbles Kids Museum
Monkey Joe’s
Place to get pierced
Blue Flame Tattoo
710 W. Peace St., Raleigh
919-755-3355, www.blueflametattoo.com
finalists
Dogstar Tattoo
Glenn’s Tattoo Service
pro•gress Body Piercing
Place to pamper your pet
Unleashed The Dog & Cat Store
Lake Boone Shopping Center, 2460 Wycliff Rd., Raleigh, 919-858-6460
Stonehenge Market, 7414 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, 919-521-4963
unleashedmutt.com
finalists
Doggie Spa & Daycare
Gourmutt’s Bakery
Phydeaux
You Lucky Dog!
Plumbing company
Sparrow & Sons Plumbing & Heating
305 W. Weaver St., Carrboro
919-942-5171, www.sparrowplumbingnc.com
finalists
ARS/Rescue Rooter
Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating
Carrboro Plumbing, Inc.
Cary Plumbing Co.
Real estate agency
Urban Durham Realty
401 Foster St., Durham
919-237-3701, www.urbandurhamrealty.com
finalists
Allen Tate Realty
Fonville Morisey Realty
Golden Realty & Management
RE/MAX
Roofing company
Baker Roofing Company
517 Mercury St., Raleigh
919-828-2975, www.bakerroofing.com
finalists
Pickard Roofing Company Inc.
Roofcrafters
Walker Brown Roofing
Summer camp
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
Camp Kanata
Camp Riverlea
Carolina Friends School
Triangle SportsPlex
Tailor shop
Lee’s Tailors
5535 Western Blvd., Raleigh
919-233-0708, www.leetailorshop.com
finalists
Duke’s Tailor
Oriental Tailoring
Triangle Tailors
Wang’s Tailor Shop
Tattoo studio
Blue Flame Tattoo
710 W. Peace St., Raleigh
919-755-3355, www.blueflametattoo.com
finalists
Dogstar Tattoo
Phoenix Tattoo Studio
Warlock’s Tattoos
Therapist
Whitney Johnson LPC
8360 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
919-607-0256, www.whitneyjohnsonlpc.com
finalists
Abby Nardo, Downtown Psychology
Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare
Main Street Clinical Associates
Veggie-powered commercial vehicle
Larry’s Beans
1507 Gavin St., Raleigh
919-828-1234, www.larrysbeans.com
finalists
Ninth Street Bakery
Piedmont Biofuels
Quick Moves Moving Company
Veterinarian practice
Triangle Veterinary Hospital
3301 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Durham
919-489-2391, www.trianglevet.com
finalists
CareFirst Animal Hospitals
Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic
The Animal Hospital
Yoga studio
Franklin Street Yoga
143 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-0414, www.franklinstyoga.com
finalists
Carrboro Yoga Company
SYNCStudio
Triangle Yoga
Arrichion
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Wine & Dine
African
Mawa’s Taste of Africa
152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville
919-321-8360, www.mawa-nc.com
finalists
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Queen of Sheba
Appetizer
Lantern
423 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-969-8846, www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Sono
The Borough
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Bagel
Bruegger’s
Various locations
www.brueggers.com
finalists
Alpine Bagel Co.
New York Bagel & Deli
Panera Bread
Bang for your buck restaurant
Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry St., Durham, 919-286-1875
128 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919-960-3955
finalists
Chubby’s Tacos
Elmo’s Diner
Mediterranean Deli
Bar food
The Federal
914 W. Main St., Durham
919-680-8611
finalists
Raleigh Times
The Borough
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Barbecue
The Pit
328 W. Davie St., Raleigh
919-890-4500, www.thepit-raleigh.com
finalists
Allen and Son
The Original Q-Shack
The Pig
Birthday cake
Sugarland
140 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-2100, www.sugarlandchapelhill.com
finalists
Mad Hatter Bakeshop & Cafe
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery & Café
Whole Foods Market
Breakfast
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St., Durham, 919-416-3823
Carr Mill Mall, 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919-929-2909
elmosdiner.com
finalists
Brigs Restaurants
The Flying Biscuit
Ye Olde Waffle Shop
Burger in Durham County
Only Burger
Hope Valley Square, 3710 Shanon Rd, Durham
919-937-9377, www.durhamcatering.com/onlyburger
finalists
Dain’s Place
Five Guys
The Federal
Burger in Orange/Chatham County
Buns
107 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill
919-240-4746, www.bunsofchapelhill.com
finalists
Acme
Five Guys
Sandwhich
Burger in Wake County
Char-Grill
Various locations
www.chargrillusa.com
finalists
Five Guys
Raleigh Times
Tribeca Tavern
Burrito
Carrburritos
711 W. Rosemary St., Carrboro
919-933-8226, www.carrburritos.com
finalists
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chubby’s Tacos
Cosmic Cantina
Business lunch
Toast
345 W. Main St., Durham
919-683-2183, www.toast-fivepoints.com
finalists
Mez
Sitti
Watts Grocery
Caribbean
Jamaica Jamaica
4853 NC Hwy. 55, Durham
919-544-1532
finalists
Bahama Breeze
Carmen’s Cuban Cafe & Lounge
Havana Grill
Catering
Mediterranean Deli
410 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-967-2666, www.mediterraneandeli.com
finalists
Catering Works
Durham Catering Co.
Green Planet Catering
Chef in Durham County
Amy Tornquist, Watts Grocery
1116 Broad St., Durham
919-416-5040, www.wattsgrocery.com
finalists
Ben & Karen Barker, Magnolia Grill
Scott Howell, Nana’s
Shane Ingram, Four Square
Chef in Orange/Chatham County
Andrea Reusing, Lantern
423 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-969-8846, www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Aaron Vandemark, Panciuto
Bill Smith, Crook’s Corner
Vimala Rajendran, Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Chef in Wake County
Ashley Christensen, Poole’s Diner
426 S. McDowell St., Raleigh
919-832-4477, www.poolesdowntowndiner.com
finalists
Jason Smith, 18 Seaboard
John Toler, Bloomsbury Bistro
Michael Lee, SONO
Chinese
Five Star
511 W. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-833-3311, www.heatseekershrimp.com
finalists
Gourmet Kingdom
Neo-Asia
Red Dragon
Chocolate confection
Escazu Artisan Chocolates
936 N. Blount St., Raleigh
919-832-3433, www.escazuchocolates.com
finalists
Dolly Mama Handmade Chocolates
Scratch
Sugarland
The Chocolate Door
Comfort food
Mama Dip’s
408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill
919-942-5837, www.mamadips.com
finalists
Crook’s Corner
Elmo’s Diner
The Pit
Deli
Neal’s Deli
100 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-967-2185, www.nealsdeli.com
finalists
Jason’s Deli
Mediterranean Deli
Village Deli & Grill
Desserts
Sugarland
140 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-2100, www.sugarlandchapelhill.com
finalists
Guglhupf
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
Scratch
Dumplings
David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar
1900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
919-239-4536, www.ddandnb.com
finalists
Five Star
Lantern
Mama Dip’s
Food truck
Only Burger
919-724-1622
www.durhamcatering.com/onlyburger
finalists
Bulkogi
Klausie’s Pizza
KoKyu
French
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Rd., Durham
919-416-0466, www.vinrougerestaurant.com
finalists
Coquette Brasserie
Rue Cler
Saint-Jacques
Fries
Five Guys
Various locations
www.fiveguys.com
finalists
Buns
The Federal
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Greek
Spartacus
4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
919-489-2848, www.spartacusrestaurant.com
finalists
Greek Fiesta
Mediterranean Deli
Taverna Agora
Guacamole
Dos Perros
200 N. Mangum St., Durham
919-956-2750, www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
finalists
Carrburritos
Cosmic Cantina
Dos Taquitos Centro
Hot dog
Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More
Various locations
www.snoopys.com
finalists
Neal’s Deli
The Dog House
The Roast Grill
Ice cream
Maple View
Various locations
www.mapleviewfarm.com
finalists
Cold Stone Creamery
Goodberry’s
Locopops
Sugarland
Indian
Sitar Indian Cuisine
3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
919-490-1326, www.sitar-indiancuisine.com
finalists
Mint
Saffron
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Innovative menu
bu•ku
110 E. Davie St., Raleigh
919-834-6963, www.bukuraleigh.com
finalists
Lantern
Poole’s Diner
Revolution
Irish pub
Tir na nOg
218 S. Blount St., Raleigh
919-833-7795, www.tirnanogirishpub.com
finalists
Bull McCabe’s
Hibernian Restaurant & Pub
James Joyce
Italian
Bella Monica
3121 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh
919-881-9778, www.bellamonica.com
finalists
411 West
Pop’s
Vic’s
Japanese
Kanki
Various locations
www.kanki.com
finalists
Akai Hana
Sono
Waraji
Kid-friendly restaurant
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St., Durham, 919-416-3823
Carr Mill Mall, 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919-929-2909
www.elmosdiner.com
finalists
Blue Corn Cafe
Nosh
Red Robin
Late-night munchies
Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry St., Durham, 919-286-1875
128 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919-960-3955
finalists
Cook Out
The Diner
Time Out
Local pizza
Lilly’s Pizza
1813 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-833-0226, www.lillyspizza.com
finalists
Mellow Mushroom
Pepper’s Pizza
Randy’s Pizza
Mexican/Latin American in Durham County
Dos Perros
200 N. Mangum St., Durham
919-956-2750, www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
finalists
Blue Corn Cafe
Chubby’s Tacos
Torero’s
Mexican/Latin American in Orange/Chatham County
Fiesta Grill
3307 NC Hwy. 54 W., Chapel Hill
919-928-9002, www.fiestagrill.us
finalists
Bandido’s
Carrburritos
Margaret’s Cantina
Mexican/Latin American in Wake County
Dos Taquitos
5629 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh
919-787-3373, www.dostaquitosnc.com
finalists
Chubby’s Tacos
El Rodeo
Torero’s
Middle Eastern
Neomonde
3817 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, 919-828-1628
10235 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville, 919-466-8100
www.neomonde.com
finalists
International Delights
Mediterranean Deli
Sitti
New restaurant in Durham County
Scratch
111 Orange St., Durham
919-956-5200, www.piefantasy.com
finalists
Bull City Burger and Brewery
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles
Only Burger
New restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
431 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-3833, www.curryblossom.com
finalists
Kitchen
ONE Restaurant
The Pig
New restaurant in Wake County
Capital Club 16
16 W. Martin St., Raleigh
919-747-9345, www.capitalclub16.com
finalists
Benelux Cafe
David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar
Market Restaurant
Outdoor dining in Durham County
Guglhupf
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
919-401-2600, www.guglhupf.com
finalists
Alivia’s Durham Bistro
The Federal
Vin Rouge
Outdoor dining in Orange/Chatham County
Crook’s Corner
610 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-7643, www.crookscorner.com
finalists
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Weaver Street Market
Outdoor dining in Wake County
Mellow Mushroom
Various locations
www.mellowmushroom.com
finalists
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
Humble Pie
Raleigh Times
Pasta
411 West
411 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-967-2782, www.411west.com
finalists
Bella Monica
Gravy
Pop’s
Pie
Scratch
111 Orange St., Durham
919-956-5200, www.piefantasy.com
finalists
PieBird
Sugarland
Weaver Street Market
Risotto
Nana’s
2514 University Dr., Durham
919-493-8545, www.nanasdurham.com
finalists
Pop’s
The Federal
Vivace
Romantic restaurant
Lantern
423 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-969-8846, www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Second Empire
The Melting Pot
Vin Rouge
Salad
Whole Foods Market
Various locations
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
finalists
Chopped Greens
Panera Bread
Sweet Tomatoes
Sandwich
Sandwhich
407 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-929-2114, www.sandwhich.biz
finalists
Neal’s Deli
Panera Bread
Toast
Seafood
Squid’s
1201 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill
919-942-8757, www.squidsrestaurant.com
finalists
42nd Street Oyster Bar
blu
Fishmongers
Soups
Toast
345 W. Main St., Durham
919-683-2183, www.toast-fivepoints.com
finalists
Jason’s Deli
Panera Bread
Whole Foods Market
Steak
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-781-2444, www.angusbarn.com
finalists
Bin 54
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Steak & cheese
Italian Pizzeria III
508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-968-4671, www.italianpizzeria3.com
finalists
Andy’s
Jersey Mike’s
Penn Station
Subs
Jersey Mike’s
Various locations
www.jerseymikes.com
finalists
Devil’s Pizzeria
Jimmy John’s
Neal’s Deli
Sunday brunch in Durham County
Watts Grocery
1116 Broad St., Durham
919-416-5040, www.wattsgrocery.com
finalists
Guglhupf
Rue Cler
Vin Rouge
Sunday brunch in Orange/Chatham County
Acme
110 E. Main St., Carrboro
919-929-2263, www.acmecarrboro.com
finalists
Crook’s Corner
Elmo’s Diner
Weathervane
Sunday brunch in Wake County
Poole’s Diner
426 S. McDowell St., Raleigh
919-832-4477, www.poolesdowntowndiner.com
finalists
Brigs Restaurants
Humble Pie
NOFO at the Pig
Sushi
Kanki
Various locations
www.kanki.com
finalists
Shiki Sushi
Sono
Sushi Love
Waraji
Taquería
Chubby’s Tacos
Various locations
www.chubbystacos.com
finalists
Carrburritos
Dos Taquitos
Los Comales
Taqueria La Vaquita
Thai
Sawasdee
3601 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, 919-878-0049
6204 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 919-781-7599
www.sawasdeeraleigh.com
finalists
Thai Cafe
Thai Palace
Twisted Noodles
Vegetarian friendly in Durham County
Toast
345 W. Main St., Durham
919-683-2183, www.toast-fivepoints.com
finalists
Beyú Caffé
Dos Perros
Saladelia Café
Watts Grocery
Vegetarian friendly in Orange/Chatham County
Sage Café
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill
919-968-9266, www.sagevegcafe.com
finalists
Mediterranean Deli
Spotted Dog
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Vegetarian friendly in Wake County
The Remedy Diner
137 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
919-835-3553, www.theremedydiner.com
finalists
Irregardless Cafe
Neomonde
The Borough
Vietnamese
Lime and Basil
200 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-967-5055, www.limeandbasil.com
finalists
a-n
Bahn’s Cuisine
Dalat
Wait staff in Durham County
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St., Durham
919-416-3823, www.elmosdiner.com
finalists
Nana’s
Pop’s
Vin Rouge
Watts Grocery
Wait staff in Orange/Chatham County
Lantern
423 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
919-969-8846, www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Acme
Elmo’s Diner
Jujube
Vimala’s Curryblossom Café
Wait staff in Wake County
The Borough
317 W. Morgan St., Raleigh
919-832-8433, www.theboroughraleigh.com
finalists
Angus Barn
Ba-Da Wings!
Raleigh Times
Wine list
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-781-2444, www.angusbarn.com
finalists
Glasshalfull
Six Plates Wine Bar
West End Wine Bar
Wings
Ba-Da Wings!
302 E. Main St., Carrboro, 919-960-0656
2161 Avent Ferry Rd., Ste. 100, Raleigh, 919-832-3902
www.badawings.com
finalists
Buffalo Wild Wings
Hooters
Wild Wing Cafe
Corrections
Best Bartender in Orange/Chatham County (winner): Gary, The Crunkleton. 320 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919-969-1125, www.thecrunkleton.com. (Both names were misspelled.)
Best Tailor Shop (winner): Lee’s Tailors, 5535 Western Blvd., Raleigh, 919-233-0708, www.leetailorshop.com. (The website was incorrect and the address and phone number were omitted.)
Best Upscale Bar (finalist), Best Martini Selection (finalist): Revolution. 107 W. Main St., Durham, 919-956-9999, www.revolutionrestaurant.com. (A different business was incorrectly listed.)
Best Store to Buy Eyeglasses (winner): Specs Eye Care. 701 Ninth St., Durham, 919-286-4426 & Renaissance Village Shopping Center, 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Durham. (The Streets at Southpoint Specs location is moving to Renaissance Village Shopping Center; the store should be open the beginning of July.)
Best Rock Band (finalist): Nick Driver Band. www.nickdrivermusic.com, driveaway1@live.com. (The name was misspelled.) Best Jazz Group (finalist): Atomic Rhythm All Stars. The band can be found at www.atomicrhythmbigband.com and their contact email is george@atomicrhythmbigband.com. (The name was incorrect.)
