2012 Winners

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BEST Art Gallery

13FOREST Gallery

BEST Concert Venue

Bank of America Pavilion

BEST Performing Arts Venue

Boston Opera House

BEST Indie Cinema

Coolidge Corner Theatre

BEST Theatre Group

Huntington Theatre Company

BEST Place to Laugh til You Cry

Improv Asylum

BEST Live Music Venue

Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub

BEST Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

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BEST Place to Pimp your Ride

AVI Boston

BEST Auto Detailing

A-Z Auto Center

BEST Auto Dealerships

CitySide Subaru

BEST Body Shop

Hogan and Van Auto Body

BEST Auto Repair

Linden Automotive Sales & Repair

BEST Car Wash

ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers

BEST Tire Shop

Town Fair Tire

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BEST Laser Hair Removal

All In One Laser

BEST Hair Cut

Avanti Salon

BEST Hair Highlights

Blondie Salon and Spa

BEST Barber

Firicano Barbers Shop

BEST Teeth Whitening

Gentle Dental - Cambridge

BEST Hair Straightening

Hair Sessions, Inc

BEST Day Spa

Lotus Mind+Body Spa

BEST Bikini Wax

Lotus Mind+Body Spa

BEST Massage

Massage at North End Yoga

BEST Mani/Pedi

MiniLuxe

BEST Corrective Color

Raina's Hair Color Studio

BEST Place to Get Inked and Pierced

Redemption Tattoo

BEST Brow Shaping

Sondarya

BEST Med Spa

Well Within - Massage and Integrated Health

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BEST School Spirit

Emmanuel College

BEST School Mascot

Rhett the Boston Terrier (BU)

BEST Late Night Eats Near Campus

Sunset Cantina

BEST College Bar

Tavern in the Square

BEST College Radio Station

WERS 88.9 FM (Emerson)

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BEST Cycling Clubs

Bike Rides For Ordinary People

BEST Running Clubs

Clock Striders

BEST Kick Boxing Class

Corpbasics Fitness and Training Club

BEST Dance Classes

Deborah Mason School of Dance

BEST Golf Course

Granite Links Golf Club

BEST Spinning Class

Healthworks Fitness Centers For Women

BEST Personal Trainers

Healthworks Fitness Centers For Women

BEST Pilates Studio

Jennifer Phelan Pilates

BEST Indoor Rock Gym

MetroRock

BEST Yoga Studio

North End Yoga

BEST Martial Arts

Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy

BEST Gym

The Ring Boxing Club

BEST Boot Camp

Yofit 90 Minute Boot Camp

BEST Zumba Class

Zumba with Jess

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BEST Ethiopian

Addis Red Sea

BEST Middle Eastern

Al Wadi Lebanese Restaurant

BEST Burrito

Anna's Taqueria

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

Bagel Rising

BEST FroYo

BerryLine

BEST Liquor Store

Blanchard's Liquors

BEST Chocolatier

Blue Tierra Chocolate Cafe

BEST Mexican

Border Cafe

BEST Thai

Brown Sugar Cafe

BEST Mediterranean

Casablanca - CLOSED

BEST Italian - Nouveau

Coppa

BEST Seafood

East Coast Grill

BEST Reason to Cheat on your Diet

Finale

BEST Bakery

Flour Bakery and Cafe

BEST Cheese Shop

Formaggio Kitchen

BEST Food after Midnight

Franklin Cafe

BEST Sushi - High End

Fugakyu

BEST Sushi - Casual

GARI - Japanese Fusion Restaurant

BEST French

Gaslight Brasserie du Coin

BEST Gelato

Gelateria

BEST Chinese

Golden Temple

BEST Greek

Greek Corner

BEST Steakhouse

Grill 23 & Bar

BEST Place to Impress a Client

Grill 23 & Bar

BEST Dim Sum

Hei La Moon

BEST Raw Bar

Island Creek Oyster Bar

BEST Ice Cream Shop

J.P. Licks

BEST Local Donut Shop

Kane's Donuts

BEST Cupcakes

Kickass Cupcakes

BEST Korean

Koreana Restaurant

BEST Chowdah

Legal Sea Foods

BEST Indian

Mela

BEST Brazilian

Midwest Grill

BEST Greasy Spoon

Mike's City Diner

BEST Italian Pastries

Mike's Pastry

BEST Asian Fusion

Myers + Chang

BEST Lobster Roll

Neptune Oyster

BEST Latin American

Orinoco

BEST Sandwich

Parish Cafe

BEST Vietnamese

Pho Pasteur

BEST Pizza - Slice

Pizzeria Regina

BEST Barbecue

Redbones

BEST Birthday Cakes

Rosie's Bakery

BEST Food Truck

Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese

BEST Fresh Produce

Russo's

BEST Butcher Shop

Savenor's Market

BEST Salad On-the-Go

Sebastian's

BEST Steak Frites

Sel de la Terre - CLOSED

BEST Mac and Cheese

Silvertone Bar & Grill

BEST Wine/Beer Tasting Locations

Social Wines

BEST Wine List

Sonsie

BEST Farmers' Market

SoWa Open Market

BEST Hot Dog

Spike's

BEST Al Fresco Dining

Stephanie's on Newbury

BEST Italian - Traditional

Terramia Ristorante

BEST Fried Seafood

The Barking Crab

BEST Brunch

The Friendly Toast

BEST Muffins

The Gingerbread Construction Co

BEST Coffee Shop

The Mud House

BEST Bar Bites

The Publick House

BEST Pizza - Upscale

The Upper Crust

BEST Place for a Special Occasion

Top of the Hub

BEST Tapas

Toro

BEST Burger

UBurger

BEST American Bistro

Union Bar and Grille

BEST Vegan

Veggie Planet

BEST Fresh Bread Shop

When Pigs Fly Bakery

BEST Wings

Wings Over Brookline

BEST Deli

Zaftigs Delicatessen

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BEST Neighborhood to Play

Back Bay

BEST Harbor Cruise

Boston Harbor Cruises

BEST Water Sport Rental

Charles River Canoe & Kayak

BEST Landmark

Citgo Sign

BEST Local Charity

Cradles to Crayons

BEST Locally Grown Pro Athlete

Doug Flutie

BEST Local Company Gone National

Dunkin' Donuts

BEST Red Sox Player

Dustin Pedroia

BEST Sports Venue

Fenway Park

BEST City Tour

Freedom Trail Run

BEST Whale Watching

New England Aquarium Whale Watch

BEST Place to People Watch

Newbury Street

BEST Bruins Player

Patrice Bergeron

BEST Celtics Player

Rajon Rondo

BEST MBTA Line

Red Line MBTA

BEST Brewery Tour

Sam Adams Brewery

BEST Neighborhood to Live

South End

BEST MBTA Stop

South Station

BEST Hotel Lobby

The Liberty Hotel

BEST Patriots Player

Tom Brady

Local MediaBack to Top

BEST Celtics Reporter

Bob Ryan

BEST Food and Drinks Blogger

Booze in Boston

BEST Boston Blogger

Days of Y'Orr

BEST Sports Blogger

Days of Y'Orr

BEST Meteorologist

Matt Noyes

BEST Sportscaster

Mike Lynch

BEST Bruins Reporter

Mike Miccoli

BEST Radio Show

Nightside w/Dan Rea

BEST News Anchor

Sorboni Banerjee

BEST Fashion Blogger

The Well-Appointed Catwalk

BEST Patriots Reporter

Tom Curran

BEST Red Sox Reporter

Tony Massarotti

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BEST Trivia Night

6B Martini Lounge

BEST Hotel Bar

Alibi

BEST After-Work Watering Hole

Battery Park Bar & Lounge

BEST Dive Bar

Beacon Hill Pub

BEST Jazz Club

Beehive

BEST Faneuil Hall Bar

Bell in Hand Tavern

BEST Pre-Game Drinks - Fenway

Cask'n Flagon

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar

dbar

BEST Craft Cocktails

Drink

BEST Place to Play Pool or Darts

Jillian's Boston

BEST Bowling

Kings

BEST Irish Pub

Kitty O'Shea's

BEST Outdoor Drinks

Legal Harborside

BEST Club Scene

Royale

BEST Sports Bar

Scoreboard Sports Bar and Grill

BEST Beer Bar

Sunset Grill and Tap

BEST Party Bus

The Bustonian

BEST Karaoke Bar

The Courtside

BEST Pre-Game Drinks - Garden

The Harp

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BEST Children's Photographer

Christina McPherson Photography

BEST Children's Gear

Magic Beans

BEST Toy Store

Magic Beans

BEST Children's Class

Mama & Me

BEST Kid's Day Trip

New England Aquarium

BEST Fitness for Moms

South End Yoga

BEST Children's Boutique

Tiny Hanger

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BEST Pet Supplies

Audrey's Pet Supply and Services

BEST DIY Dog Wash

Bark Place

BEST Pet Boutique

Fish & Bone

BEST Grooming

Pawsh Dog Boutique & Salon

BEST Dog Park

Peter's Park Dog Run

BEST Dog Walker

Petiquette Pooch Concierge

BEST Pet Sitting

Petiquette Pooch Concierge

BEST Veterinarians

South Boston Animal Hospital

BEST Dog Training

The Pawsitive Dog

BEST Boarding

The Pawsitive Dog

BEST Doggie Daycare

The Pawsitive Dog

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BEST Lingerie

Agent Provocateur

BEST Custom Framing

Around the Corner Framing

BEST Bike Shop

Bikes Not Bombs

BEST Home Goods

Birch St. House & Garden

BEST Furniture

Boston Interiors

BEST Running Gear

City Sports

BEST Dry Cleaning and Laundry

Dependable Cleaners

BEST Eyewear Boutique

Eye and Eye Optics

BEST Hostess Gifts

Gifted

BEST Musical Instruments

Guitar Stop

BEST Bookstore

Harvard Book Store

BEST Fine Jewelry

Hefez & Sons Jewelers

BEST Designer Denim

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BEST Athletic Wear

lululemon athletica

BEST Soaps and Cosmetics

Lush Cosmetics

BEST Women's Shoe Boutique

Mad About Shoe

BEST Menswear

Motley

BEST Excuse to Splurge on a Bag

Moxie

BEST Records and CDs

Newbury Comics

BEST Women's Boutique

Savas Studios Photography Studio & Boutique

BEST Consignment Clothing

Second Time Around

BEST Sneaker Shop

South End Athletic Company

BEST Cigar Shop

Stanza dei Sigari

BEST Antiques

Streamline Antiques

BEST Costume Jewelry

Terra Nostra

BEST Vintage Clothing

The Garment District

WeddingsBack to Top

BEST Wedding Caterer

Above and Beyond Catering

BEST Wedding Invitations

Albertine Press

BEST Bridesmaid Dresses

Bella Bridesmaid

BEST Wedding Hair Stylist

Caitlin Murphy Stylist

BEST Wedding Transportation

Christopher Limousine

BEST Wedding Make-Up

Christy Lavallee - Makeup Artistry by Christy & Co.

BEST Wedding Flowers

Dana Markos Events

BEST Wedding Rings

Freedman Jewelers

BEST Wedding DJ

Good Times Unlimited Inc. DJ Dave Solimine

BEST Wedding Planner

Gracie Lou Events

BEST Wedding Videographer

Jeff Brouillet Films

BEST Wedding Cakes

Konditor Meister

BEST Wedding Band

Men in Black

BEST Wedding Rentals

New England Country Rentals

BEST Wedding Accessories

Shoes To Dye For

BEST Wedding Dresses

The Bridal Secret

BEST Wedding Ceremony Music

The Gilded Harps

BEST Wedding Venue

The Villa at Ridder Country Club

BEST Wedding Officiant

Wedding of Your Desire by Carol J. Merletti

BEST Wedding Photographer

Zac Wolf Photography