Thousands of readers — the largest number ever — played favorites in online voting for Hour Detroit’s 2010 Best of Detroit list. Check out the 251 winners, and then go play tourist in your own hometown.
 Restaurant for General Excellence:Roast, in the Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit; roastdetroit.com Restaurant Ambience: Ristorante Café Cortina, Farmington Hills; View From a Restaurant:Coach Insignia, atop the Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit Dinner Before a Show:Mario’s, Midtown Detroit; Nightcaps After the Show:The Whitney, Midtown Detroit; thewhitney.com Dessert (two-way tie):Just Baked, Fish Market:Superior Fish, Royal Oak; 248-541-4632, superiorfish.com Gourmet Market:Oakland County:Papa Joe’s; Birmingham, 248-723-9400 Rochester, 248-853-6263, papajoesmarket.com Macomb County:Vince & Joe’s, Clinton Township; 586-263-7870, Shelby Township; 586-786-9230, vinceandjoes.com Appetizers:Small Plates, Detroit; 313-963-0497 Sunday Brunch:Beverly Hills Grill, Beverly Hills; 248-642-2355, Pancakes:Chain:The Original Pancake House (four Michigan locations); originalpancakehouse.com Local:Toast, Birmingham; 248-258-6278, Margarita:Monterrey Cantina, Royal Oak; 248-545-1940. Martini:Goodnite Gracie Jazz & Martini Bar, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Ann Arbor; goodnitegracie.com Wine List:Roast, in the Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit; roastdetroit.com Restaurant/Bar Beer Selection:The Berkley Front, Berkley; 248-547-3331. Window Seat:Coach Insignia, atop the Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit. Business Lunch:The Capital Grille, Troy; thecapitalgrille.com Locally Produced Food Brand (three-way tie):Better Made; bmchips.com Late-Night Dining (three-way tie):Redcoat Tavern, Royal Oak; 248-549-0300, Attentive Service:Ristorante Café Cortina, Farmington Hills; Ice-Cream Parlor:Ray’s Ice Cream, Royal Oak; 248-549-5256, raysicecream.com Romantic restaurant:Ristorante Café Cortina, Farmington Hills; Pizza:Local Chain:Buddy’s; buddyspizza.com Local (two locations):Tomatoes Apizza; tomatoesapizza.com Hamburger:Redcoat Tavern, Royal Oak; 248-549-0300, Chinese:Chain:P.F. Chang’s; pfchangs.com Non-Chain:Mon Jin Lau, Troy; 248-689-2332, Independent Coffeehouse:Bean & Leaf Café, Royal Oak; 248-586-9602 mybeanandleaf.com | Japanese:Chain:Benihana; three locations, benihana.com Non-Chain:Little Tree Sushi Bar, Royal Oak; 248-586-0994. Korean:New Seoul Garden, Southfield; 248-827-1600, newseoulplaza.com Mexican:Mexican Village, Detroit; 313-237-0333, Utica; 586- 254-2290, mexicanvillagefood.com Vegetarian Menu:Inn Season Café, Royal Oak; 248-547-7916, theinnseasoncafe.com Thai:Sy Thai, Birmingham; 248-258-9830. Middle Eastern:Local Chain:Palm Palace, three locations; palmpalace.com Single Location:Phoenicia, Birmingham; 248-644-3122, phoeniciabirmingham.com 24-hour Restaurant:National Coney Island, 21 locations; Steakhouse:Roast, in the Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit; roastdetroit.com Breakfast:Toast, Birmingham; 248-258-6278, Seafood:Streetside Seafood, Birmingham; 248-645-9123, streetsideseafood.com Sushi:Noble Fish, Clawson; 248-585-2314, Soup:Chain:Zoup!; zoup.com Non-chain:Russell Street Deli,Eastern Market, Detroit; 313-567-2900, russellstreetdeli.com Michigan Winery (two-way tie):Black Star Farms; blackstarfarms.com Soul Food:Beans & Cornbread, Southfield; 248-208-1680, beanscornbread.com Fish & Chips:The Lodge Bar & Grill, Keego Harbor; 248-683-5458, lodgegrillandbar.com Cheap Eats:Leo’s Coney Island; leosconeyisland.com Ribs:Slows Bar BQ, Detroit; 313-962-9828, slowsbarbq.com Coney Island:Chain:Leo’s; leosconeyisland.com Local:Athens Coney Island, Royal Oak; 248-549-1488. Carryout:Dish, Detroit; dishdetroit.biz Deli:Steve’s Deli, Bloomfield Township; Doughnuts:Local:Daily Dozen, Warren; 586-777-8650. Chain:Dunkin’ Donuts; dunkindonuts.com Bagels:New York Bagel Co., Ferndale; 248-548-2580; Oak Park, 248-967-3919; Southfield, 248-559-6591; West Bloomfield Township; 248-851-9210. Microbrewery:Woodward Avenue Brewers, Ferndale; 248-546-3696, thewabferndale.com Italian:Local Chain:Andiamo, eight locations; andiamoitalia.com Single Location:Ristorante Café Cortina, Farmington Hills; Greek:Pegasus Taverna, Detroit; 313-964-6800, Indian Restaurant:Priya, Troy; 248-269-0100. French (two-way tie):What Crêpe?, Royal Oak; 248-629-9391. |
 Women’s Clothing Store:Local:Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, tenderbirmingham.com Chain:Nordstrom; nordstrom.com Fitted for a Suit:Chain:Nordstrom; nordstrom.com Local:Claymore Shop, Birmingham; 248-642-7755, claymoreshop.com Women’s Evening Wear:Chain:Nordstrom; nordstrom.com Local:Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, tenderbirmingham.com Place to Buy Jeans:Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; 248-645-5151, carusocaruso.net Shopping Place for Cutting-Edge Fashion (two-way tie):Linda Dresner, Birmingham; 248-642-4999, lindadresner.com One-of-a-kind dress:Tender, Birmingham; 248-258-0212, tenderbirmingham.com Shopping for Local Crafts:Catching Fireflies, Berkley; 248-336-2030, and Rochester; 258-650-3318, catchingfireflies.com Cosmetic Counter:MAC; maccosmetics.com Lingerie:Harp’s Lingerie, Birmingham; 248-642-2555. Antiques Store:Oddfellows Antiques, Berkley; 248-399- 6098, oddfellowsantiques.com Vintage Clothing:Lost and Found, Royal Oak; 248-548-6154, lostandfoundvintage.com Men’s Clothing Store:Chain:Nordstrom; nordstrom.com Local:Claymore Shop, Birmingham; 248-642-7755, claymoreshop.com Shopping for Athletic Wear:Lululemon Athletica, Troy; 248-649-6267, lululemon.com Bridal:Roma Sposa Atelier, Birmingham; 248-723-4300, romasposa.com Farmers Market:Eastern Market, Detroit; detroiteasternmarket.com Gift Wrapper:Local:Lisa’s Gift Wrappers, Royal Oak; 248-547-9094. Chain:Macy’s; macys.com Gift Registry:Macy’s; macys.com Engagement Ring:Miner’s Den, Royal Oak; 248-585-6950, minersden.com Buy a Cake:Holiday Market, Royal Oak; 248-541-1414, Wine Store:Champane’s Wine Cellar & International Marketplace, Warren; 586-978-9463 Fine Spirits:Champane’s Wine Cellar & International Marketplace, Warren; 586-978-9463 Jeweler (two-way tie):Miner’s Den, Royal Oak; 248-585-6950, minersden.com | Produce Market:Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, three locations; ninosalvaggio.com Buy a Bicycle:American Cycle & Fitness/Trek, six locations; americancycleandfitness.com Used vinyl:Record Time, Roseville; 586-775-1550, Candy Shop:Doc Sweets’ Candy Shop, Clawson; 248-597-1051, docsweets.com Children’s Clothing:Love Child, Royal Oak; 248-545-5683 Lunch While Shopping (four-way tie):California Pizza Kitchen; cpk.com Accessories Store:Lolly Ella, West Bloomfield Township; 248-851-3325, lollyella.com New Book Selection:Book Beat, Oak Park; 248-968-1190, thebookbeat.com Used Bookstore:John King, Detroit; 313-961-0622, Furniture Store:Art Van; artvan.com Furnish a Baby Room:Babies R US; babiesrus.com Detroit-Brand Car Model:Ford Mustang Detroit-Brand Automaker:Ford Detroit-Brand Car Division:Chevrolet Gift Shop:Catching Fireflies, Berkley; 248-336-2030, and Rochester; 248-650-3318, catchingfireflies.com Nursery:English Gardens, seven locations; Greeting Card:Write Impressions, Royal Oak; 248-541-8921, writeimpressions-mi.com Hardware:Frentz & Sons Hardware, Royal Oak; 248-544-8111, frentzandsons.com Electronics (three-way tie):Paulson’s Audio & Video, Place to Buy Sports Equipment:Chain:Dicks Sporting Goods, dickssportinggoods.com Local:Varsity Shop, Birmingham; 248-646-4466, thevarsityshop.com Optical:S.E.E.; seeoptical.com Toy Store:Adventure in Toys, Birmingham; 248-646-5550. Art Gallery (three-way tie):Detroit Artists Market, Midtown Detroit; 313-832-8540, detroitartistsmarket.org Shopping District:Downtown Birmingham, enjoybirmingham.com Resale/Consignment Shop:Bellocchio Upscale Resale, Royal Oak; 248-541-8025 Detroit Souvenir:Down with Detroit Apparel, 313-759-1555, downwithdetroit.com Estate Jeweler:Miner’s Den, Royal Oak; 248-585-6950, minersden.com |
 Local Sportscaster:Bernie Smilovitz, WDIV-TV Channel 4. Sports Play-By-Play:George Blaha (Pistons), Fox Sports Detroit TV, 97.1-FM/950-AM radio. Local Newspaper:Detroit Free Press; freep.com Local Radio Station:FM: 101.9 WDET. Local TV Newscast:WDIV-TV, Channel 4. Local Radio News:FM: 101.9 WDET. Radio playlist:DOUG 93.1-FM. Media Website:Female Anchor:Rhonda Walker, WDIV-TV, Channel 4. | Local Talk-Radio Host:FM: Drew and Mike, 101.1 WRIF. Traffic:Erin Nicole, WXYZ-TV, Channel 7. Local Weathercaster:Chuck Gaidica, WDIV-TV, Channel 4. Radio DJ:Mojo, 95.5 WKQI-FM. Radio Voice:FM: Dick Purtan, (retired), 104.1 WOMC. Male Columnist:Mitch Albom; Detroit Free Press. Female Columnist:Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press. Male Anchor:Devin Scillian, WDIV-TV, Channel 4. |
 Private Club:Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit; thedac.com Historically Significant Building:The Guardian, downtown Detroit. Contemporary Building:Renaissance Center, downtown Detroit. | Coveted Job:Mayor of Detroit. Best Loft Building:Willys Overland Lofts, Midtown Detroit; 313-832-2000, willyslofts.com Hotel:Suburban:The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham; 248-642-7900; townsendhotel.com Downtown:Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit; 313-442-1600, |
 Blowout:Oakland County (two-way tie):6 Salon, Royal Oak; 248-398-1586, Birmingham; 248-282-5600, sixsalon.com. Macomb County:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net Yoga Studio:Yoga Shelter, four locations; yogashelter.com Massage:Nicolena Inniss, Deyo Studio, Birmingham; 248-203-1222, deyostudio.com Caterer:Fórte-Belanger, Troy; 248-288-3300, fortebelanger.com Pet Grooming:Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital, Gibraltar; 734-675-5020, gibraltarvet.com Makeover:East Side:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net West Side:Todd’s Room, Birmingham; 248-594-0003, toddsroombirmingham.com Veterinarian:Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital, Gibraltar; 734-675-5020, gibraltarvet.com Divorce Lawyer:Lisa D. Stern, Farmington Hills; 248-851-1700, familylawmich.com. Shoe Repair:Frank’s, Birmingham; 248-647-3530. Dressmaker:Katerina Bocci Designs, Shelby Township; katerinabocci.com Car Repair:The Suburban Collection, Troy; 877-471-7100, suburbancollection.com Tailor/Alterations:Ali, The Birmingham Tailor, Birmingham; 248-433-3703. Dry Cleaner:Huntington Cleaners, Huntington Woods; 248-541-6038, huntingtoncleaners.com | Spa (two-way tie):Margot’s European Day Spa, Makeup:Oakland County:Todd’s Room, Birmingham; 248-594-0003, toddsroombirmingham.com Macomb County:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net Gym:Chain:Lifetime Fitness, six area locations; Local:Nth Degree, Royal Oak; 248-545-3800 Manicure:Shelia Shamami at Aqua Salon, Pedicure:Oakland County:Shelia Shamami at Aqua Salon, Macomb County:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net Royal Oak Nails, Royal Oak; 248-542-1209 Facial:Oakland County:Elena at Beauty by RX, Birmingham; 248-792-6780, beautybyrx.com. Macomb County:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net Florist:Multiple Locations:Wesley Berry Flowers, four locations; Single Location:Blossoms, Birmingham; 248-644-4411, blossomsbirmingham.com Hair Salon:Runway Salon & Spa, Shelby Township; 586-786-9299, runwaysalon.net |
 Celebrity Dinner Companion:Kid Rock Colorful Character (two-way tie):Kid Rock Political Dinner Companion:Mayor Dave Bing Future Governor (two-way tie):Rick Snyder DJ (non-radio):Mike Anthony Sports Star:Nicklas Lidström, defenseman, Detroit Red Wings. Best-Dressed Woman (two-way tie):Rhonda Walker Best-Dressed Man:Dr. Steven Morris | Publicity Hound:Geoffrey Fieger Maître d’:Jim Lark, The Lark, West Bloomfield Chef (two-way tie):John Somerville, The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, thelark.com Sommelier:Madeline Triffon, Matt Prentice Restaurant Bartender:Carl, The Lark, West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-4466, thelark.com Local Band:Hot Club of Detroit; hotclubofdetroit.com Personal Trainer:Male:Dave Krainiak Female:Jennifer Gray |
 Concert Venue:DTE Music Theatre (Pine Knob); Clarkson Learn to Dance (two-way tie):Sangria Tapas Café (free salsa lessons), Charity Event:Auto Show Charity Preview; naias.com New Bar (two-way tie):Rosie O’Grady’s, Chesterfield Township, Ferndale, Sterling Heights; rosieogradysirishpub.com Neighborhood Bar:Dick O’Dow’s, Birmingham; 248-642-1135. Bar for Business Deals:The Capital Grille, Troy; thecapitalgrille.com Pickup Bar:220 restaurant, Birmingham; 248-645-2150, 220restaurant.com Gay Bar:Pronto!, Royal Oak; 248-544-7900, prontorestaurant.com Lesbian Bar:Como’s, Ferndale; 248-548-5005. Casino:MGM Grand, Detroit; 877-888-2121, Karaoke:Royal Kubo, Clawson; 248-588-2300. Jazz Club:Cliff Bell’s, Detroit; 313-961-2543, cliffbells.com Bowling Alley:Chain:Lucky Strike, Novi; 248-374-3420, Local:Garden Bowl, Detroit; 313-833-9700, Pool Hall:Chain:Snookers Pool & Pub; greatplaces4goodtimes.com Local:Loving Touch, Ferndale; 248-546-3644. Place to see a movie:Birmingham Palladium, Birmingham; Art Film:Chain:Main Art, Royal Oak; 248-263-2111, Local:Detroit Film Theatre (at the DIA), Detroit; 313-833-3237, dia.org | Outdoor Driving Range:Carl’s Golfland, Bloomfield Township; Indoor Driving Range (three-way tie):Great Lakes Golf Center, Auburn Hills; 248-332-4653, greatlakesgolfcenter.com. Neon Sign:MotorCity Casino, Detroit; motorcitycasino.com Wine Bar:Vinotecca, Royal Oak; 248-544-6256, vinotecca.com Scenic Drive:Lakeshore Drive, the Grosse Pointes. Freebie (two-way tie):Detroit RiverWalk; detroitriverfront.org Michigan Vacation Destination:Traverse City Annual Sporting Event:Tigers Opening Day Happy Hour:Kona Grill, Troy; 248-619-9060, konagrill.com Special-Event Venue:Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters; Freebie:Detroit RiverWalk; detroitriverfront.org Baseball Diamond:Liberty Park, Sterling Heights; Neon Sign:MotorCity Casino, Detroit; motorcitycasino.com Casino:MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit; Scenic Drive:Jefferson/Lakeshore (in the Grosse Pointes). Indoor Tennis Club:Franklin Athletic Club, Southfield; Place to Hear Bands:Magic Bag, Ferndale; 248-544-3030, Tennis Courts:Franklin Athletic Club, Southfield; 248-352-8000, franklinclub.com Public Golf Course (two-way tie):Rackham, Huntington Woods; Private Golf Course:Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Township; 248-644-2500, oaklandhillscc.com |
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