2011 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 82,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 229 winners competed with more than 5,700 nominees to be named the BEST of Boston A-List. Check out the BEST of Boston A-List to discover something new.

82,572 Total Votes
26,625 Voters
5,725 Nominees
229 Winners

Magic Beans, Parenting 101, Children's Gear, 312 Harvard St Coolidge Corner Brookline MA 02446

Demiche Beaute, Weddings, Beauty, Wedding Make-Up, Hair Cut, 425 Main St Melrose MA 02176

Waggy Tails, Pets, Pet Sitting, South Boston South Boston MA

Saus, Campus Life, Food, Late Night Eats Near Campus, Food after Midnight, 33 Union St Downtown Boston MA 02113

East Coast Grill, Food, Seafood, Barbecue, 1271 Cambridge St Inman Square Cambridge MA 02139

Allston/Brighton, Local Flavor, Neighborhood, Harvard Ave & Commonwealth Ave Allston/Brighton Allston MA 02134

Canto 6, Specialty Food and Drink, Food, Bakery, 3346 Washington St Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Prudential Dental Associates, Local Services, Beauty, Dentists, Teeth Whitening, 575 Boylston St, Fl 7th Back Bay Boston MA 02116

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Theatre Group: American Repertory Theatre
BEST Concert Venue: Bank of America Pavilion
BEST Performing Arts Venue: Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
BEST Indie Cinema: Coolidge Corner Theatre

BEST Place to Laugh Til You Cry: Improv Asylum
BEST Live Music Bar: Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
BEST Museum: Museum of Fine Arts
BEST Art Gallery: Museum of Fine Arts

Auto Back to Top

BEST Auto Dealerships: Audi of Brookline
BEST Body Shop: Executive Auto Body
BEST Auto Repair: Hogan and Van Auto Body
BEST Place to Pimp your Ride: Krank It Up

BEST Auto Detailing: Lechmere Car Wash
BEST Car Wash: ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers
BEST Tire Shop: Town Fair Tire

Beauty Back to Top

BEST Hair Cut: Acqua Salon
BEST Laser Hair Removal: All In One Laser
BEST Day Spa: Bella Sante Day Spas
BEST Brow Shaping: Bella Sante Day Spas
BEST Mani/Pedi: Bella Sante Day Spas
BEST Massage: Bella Sante Day Spas
BEST Place to Get Inked and Pierced: Ferry Street Ink

BEST Hair Highlights: Fia Salon & Spa
BEST Barber: Firicano Barbers Shop
BEST Bikini Wax: Glow Skin Care Salon
BEST Corrective Color: Priscilla Collins, The Modern Priscilla
BEST Teeth Whitening: Prudential Dental Associates
BEST Hair Straightening: The Loft Salon + Day Spa
BEST Med Spa: Well Within - Massage and Integrated Health

Campus Life Back to Top

BEST College Bar: Conor Larkin's Grill & Tap
BEST School Spirit: Emmanuel College
BEST Mascot: Paws, the Husky (Northeastern)

BEST Late Night Eats Near Campus: Sunset Cantina
BEST College Radio Station: WERS 88.9 FM (Emerson)

Fitness Back to Top

BEST Cycling Clubs: Back Bay Cycling Club
BEST Boot Camp: Beantown Boot Camp
BEST Pilates Studio: Boston Body Pilates
BEST Zumba Class: Cambridge Athletic Club
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 Indoor Rock Gym: MetroRock
BEST Personal Trainers: Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
BEST Yoga Studio: North End Yoga
BEST Spinning Class: Recycle Studio
BEST Running Clubs: Somerville Road Runners
BEST Gym: The Ring Boxing Club
BEST Martial Arts: Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi

Food Back to Top

BEST Ethiopian: Addis Red Sea
BEST Middle Eastern: Al Wadi Lebanese Restaurant
BEST Burrito: Anna's Taqueria
BEST Cupcakes: Baby Cakes
BEST Breakfast Sandwich: Bagel Rising
BEST FroYo: BerryLine
BEST French: Bistro du Midi
BEST Asian Fusion: Blue Ginger
BEST Chocolatier: Blue Tierra Chocolate Cafe
BEST Mexican: Border Cafe
BEST Burger: Boston Burger Company
BEST Wine/Beer Tasting Locations: Boston Wine Exchange
BEST Liquor Store: Boston Wine Exchange
BEST Italian-Traditional: Bricco
BEST Thai: Brown Sugar Cafe
BEST Wings: Buff's Pub
BEST Mediterranean: Casablanca - CLOSED
BEST Fresh Bread Shop: Clear Flour Bread
BEST Local Donut Shop: Donuts With A Difference
BEST Seafood: East Coast Grill
BEST Dim Sum: Empire Garden
BEST Reason to Cheat on your Diet: Flour Bakery and Cafe
BEST Bakery: Flour Bakery and Cafe
BEST Cheese Shop: Formaggio Kitchen
BEST Food after Midnight: Franklin Cafe
BEST Sushi-Upscale: Fugakyu
BEST Sushi-Casual: GARI - Japanese Fusion Restaurant
BEST Gelato: Gelateria
BEST Chinese: Golden Temple
BEST Steakhouse: Grill 23 & Bar
BEST Wine List: Grill 23 & Bar
BEST Place to Impress a Client: Grill 23 & Bar
BEST American Bistro: Hamersley's Bistro
BEST Italian-Nouveau: Il Casale

BEST Brunch: In A Pickle Restaurant
BEST Indian: India Samraat
BEST Raw Bar: Island Creek Oyster Bar
BEST Ice Cream Shop: J.P. Licks
BEST Korean: Koreana Restaurant
BEST Chowdah: Legal Sea Foods
BEST Diner: Mike's City Diner
BEST Italian Pastries: Mike's Pastry
BEST Brazilian: Muqueca Restaurant
BEST Lobster Roll: Neptune Oyster
BEST Latin American: Orinoco
BEST Sandwich: Parish Cafe
BEST Birthday Cakes: Party Favors
BEST Vegan: Peace O' Pie - CLOSED
BEST Vietnamese: Pho Pasteur
BEST Pizza-Slice: Pizzeria Regina
BEST Barbecue: Redbones
BEST Food Truck: Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese
BEST Fresh Produce: Russo's
BEST Salad On-the-Go: Sebastian's
BEST Steak Frites: Sel de la Terre - CLOSED
BEST Farmers' Market: SoWa Open Market
BEST Hot Dog: Spike's
BEST Al Fresco Dining: Stephanie's on Newbury
BEST Greek: Steve's Greek Cuisine - CLOSED
BEST Fried Seafood: The Barking Crab
BEST Mac and Cheese: The Fat Cat
BEST Butcher Shop: The Meat House (Brookline, MA)
BEST Bar Bites: The Pour House
BEST Pizza-Upscale: The Upper Crust
BEST Coffee Shop: Thinking Cup
BEST Place for a Special Occasion: Top of the Hub
BEST Tapas: Toro
BEST Deli: Zaftigs Delicatessen

Local Flavor Back to Top

BEST 2011 Red Sox Player: Adrian Gonzalez
BEST Neighborhood to Play: Back Bay
BEST City Tour: Boston Duck Tours
BEST Harbor Cruise: Boston Harbor Cruises
BEST Water Sport Rental: Charles River Canoe & Kayak
BEST Landmark: Citgo Sign
BEST Local Charity: City Mission Society of Boston
BEST Sports Venue: Fenway Park
BEST MBTA Stop: Harvard Square Station
BEST Neighborhood to Live: Jamaica Plain

BEST Locally Grown Pro Athlete: Jerry Remy
BEST Whale Watching: New England Aquarium Whale Watch
BEST Place to People Watch: Newbury Street
BEST 2011 Celtics Player: Rajon Rondo
BEST MBTA Line: Red Line MBTA
BEST Local Company Gone National: Rue La La
BEST Brewery Tour: Sam Adams Brewery
BEST Hotel Lobby: The Liberty Hotel
BEST 2011 Bruins Player: Tim Thomas - CLOSED
BEST 2011 Patriots Player: Tom Brady

Local Media Back to Top

BEST Celtics Reporter: A. Sherrod Blakely
BEST Local Blogger: Days of Y'Orr
BEST Sportscaster: Joe Amorosino
BEST Bruins Reporter: Joe Haggerty
BEST Meteorologist: Matt Noyes

BEST Patriots Reporter: Mike Reiss
BEST Radio Show: Nightside w/Dan Rea
BEST News Anchor: Sorboni Banerjee
BEST Red Sox Reporter: Tony Massarotti

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Hotel Bar: Alibi
BEST After-Work Watering Hole: Battery Park Bar & Lounge
BEST Jazz Club: Beehive
BEST Faneuil Hall Bar: Bell in Hand Tavern
BEST Pre-Game Drinks - Garden: Boston Beer Works
BEST Pre-Game Drinks - Fenway: Cask'n Flagon
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Club Cafe
BEST Craft Cocktails: Drink
BEST Club Scene: Gypsy Bar
BEST Place to Play Pool or Darts: Jillian's Boston

BEST Bowling: Kings
BEST Karaoke Bar: Kings
BEST Irish Pub: McGreevy's
BEST Sports Bar: Scoreboard Sports Bar and Grill
BEST Dive Bar: Silhouette Cocktail Lounge
BEST Beer Bar: Sunset Grill and Tap
BEST Trivia Night: Sweetwater Tavern
BEST Party Bus: The Bustonian
BEST Outdoor Drinks: Tia's on the Waterfront

Parenting 101 Back to Top

BEST Children's Class: 1-2-3 Spanish Together
BEST Children's Photographer: Bobbie Bush Photography
BEST Children's Gear: Magic Beans
BEST Toy Store: Magic Beans

BEST Fitness for Moms: Mind Body Baby
BEST Kid's Day Trip: Museum of Science
BEST Children's Boutique: Twinkle Star Boutique - CLOSED

Pets Back to Top

BEST DIY Dog Wash: Dot Dogs
BEST Dog Walker: Gopher Dogs Boston
BEST Veterinarians: MSPCA Angell
BEST Grooming: Pawsh Dog Boutique & Salon
BEST Pet Boutique: Pawsh Dog Boutique & Salon
BEST Pet Sitting: Petiquette Pooch Concierge

BEST Boarding: Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
BEST Doggie Daycare: Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
BEST Dog Park: South Boston Bark Park
BEST Dog Training: The Pawsitive Dog
BEST Pet Supplies: The Pet Cabaret

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Eyewear Boutique: 241 Optical
BEST Soaps and Cosmetics: A Matter of Face
BEST Menswear: Ball and Buck
BEST Bookstore: Brookline Booksmith
BEST Antiques: Cambridge Antique Market
BEST Cigar Shop: Cigar Masters
BEST Furniture: Circle Furniture
BEST Costume Jewelry: Filthy Rich of Boston
BEST Hostess Gifts: Firefly Jewelry & Gifts
BEST Lingerie: Forty Winks
BEST Musical Instruments: Guitar Stop
BEST Designer Denim: in jean ius

BEST Home Goods: KitchenWares by Blackstones
BEST Athletic Wear: lululemon athletica
BEST Running Gear: Marathon Sports
BEST Excuse to Splurge on a Bag: Moxie
BEST Women's Shoe Boutique: Moxie
BEST Bike Shop: MyBike
BEST Records and CDs: Newbury Comics
BEST Fine Jewelry: Persona Jewelry
BEST Women's Boutique: Rock Reunion Clothing
BEST Consignment Clothing: Second Time Around
BEST Sneaker Shop: South End Athletic Company
BEST Vintage Clothing: The Garment District

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Wedding DJ: 5 Star Events
BEST Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
BEST Wedding Flowers: Blooms of Hope
BEST Wedding Cakes: Cakes by Erin
BEST Wedding Transportation: Christopher Limousine
BEST Wedding Make-Up: Christy Lavallee - Makeup Artistry by Christy & Co.
BEST Wedding Rings: DePrisco Jewelers
BEST Wedding Planner: Gracie Lou Events
BEST Wedding Hair Stylist: I Do On-site Hair and Face
BEST Wedding Videographer: Jeff Brouillet Films

BEST Wedding Invitations: Lynn Graham Designs
BEST Wedding Photographer: Michael J Charles Photography
BEST Wedding Rentals: New England Country Rentals
BEST Wedding Ceremony Music: Riverview Chamber Players
BEST Wedding Dresses: Sabella Couture
BEST Wedding Accessories: Shoes To Dye For
BEST Wedding Venue: State Room
BEST Wedding Band: The Lisa Love Experience
BEST Wedding Caterer: Two Chefs Are Better Than One Catering
BEST Wedding Officiant: Wedding of Your Desire by Carol J. Merletti

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