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September 02, 2010
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2004 Results:

Chef of the Year
Steve Komorek, Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson Rd., St. Louis/314.352.7706
5-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Sun. & Mon.

Second: Eric Brenner-Moxy
Third: Steve Scherrer-Arthur Clay's
Honorable Mention: Ivy McGruder-Eleven Eleven Mississippi

Restaurant Owner of the Year
Steve Gontram-Harvest
1059 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights/314.645.3522
5:30-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: Joe Edwards-Blueberry Hill/Pin-Up Bowl
Third: Tom Coghill-Iron Barley
Honorable Mention: Tim Mallet-Great Restaurants

Best Overall Restaurant
Sidney Street Café
2000 Sidney Street, St. Louis/314-771-5777
Tues.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-10:30 p.m.

Second: Harvest
Third: (Tie) Tony's, Trattoria Marcella
Honorable Mention: King Louie's
Chain: Red Lobster

Best New Restaurant
Eleven Eleven Mississippi
1111 Mississippi, St. Louis/314.241.9999
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Bar open til 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat.

Second: Mirasol
Third: (Tie) Moxy, Arthur Clay's
Honorable Mention: Tejas

Best Restaurant Neighborhood
Central West End

Second: Clayton
Third: The Loop
Honorable Mention: (Tie) S. Grand, The Hill

Best Fine Dining
Tony's
410 Market St. St. Louis/314.231.7007
5-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5-11:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

Second: Sidney Street Café
Third: (Tie) Monarch, Harvest
Honorable Mention: Kemoll's

Best American
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd., University City/314.727.0880
11 a.m.-12 a.m. Every Day, Bar open til 1 a.m. Mon.-Sat.

Second: Harvest
Third: Sidney Street Café
Honorable Mention: South City Diner
Chain: St. Louis Bread Co.

Best Bakery
Companion Bakehouse
8143 Maryland Ave., Clayton/314.721.5454
Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Second: Missouri Baking
Third: McArthur's Bakery
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Marty's Baking, Black Bear Bakery
Chain: St. Louis Bread Co.

Best Bar & Grill/Pub
O'Connell's Pub
4652 Shaw, St. Louis/314.773.6600
11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun., Kitchen closes at 12 a.m.

Second: John D. McGurk's
Third: Llywelyn's
Honorable Mention: Growler's
Chain: Krieger's

Best Barbecue
Phil's BBQ
9205 Gravois Rd., St. Louis/314.631.7725
4-8 p.m. Mon. & Tues., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: Smokin' Al's
Third: Mama's Coal Pot
Honorable Mention: Charlotte's Rib
Chain: Super Smoker's

Best Burger Joint
O'Connell's
4652 Shaw, St. Louis/314-773-6600
11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun., Kitchen closes at 12 a.m.

Second: Blueberry Hill
Third: Carl's Drive In
Honorable Mention: The Fatted Calf
Chain: Steak N Shake

Best Cajun/Creole
Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis/314.621.8811
11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri. & Sat.

Second: Norton's
Third: The Gumbo Shop
Honorable Mention: Graham's Grill
Chain: Red Lobster

Best Chinese
House of Wong
46 N. Central Ave., Clayton/314-726-6291, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
12366 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur/314.576.6291, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat.

Second: Yen Ching
Third: Happy China
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Royal Chinese BBQ, Lu Lu
Chain: P.F. Chang's

Best Coffee House
Kaldi's Coffee House
700 DeMun Ave., St. Louis
314.727.9955
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Every Day

Second: MoKaBe's
Third: Meshuggah
Honorable Mention: Hartford Coffee Co.
Chain: Starbuck's

Best Deli
Kopperman's
386 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis/314.361.0100
Sun.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Second: Mom's Deli
Third: Pumpernickle's
Honorable Mention: Amighetti's
Chain: St. Louis Bread Co.

Best Diner
South City Diner
3139 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis/314.772.6100
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 24-7 Fri. & Sat.

Second: Courtesy Diner
Third: Eat Rite Diner
Honorable Mention: Tiffany's Original Diner
Chain: Steak N Shake

Best French
Café Provencal
26 N. Meramec, Clayton/314.725.2755, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Brunch
427 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood/314-822.5440, 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Second: Café De France
Third: Chez Leon
Honorable Mention: Le Petit Paris

Best German
Bevo Mill
4749 Gravois Ave., St. Louis/314.481.2626
Sunday Brunch 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Second: Schneithorst Kaffee House
Third: Feasting Fox
Honorable Mention: Dreamland Palace

Best Global/Continental
Harvest
1059 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights/314.645.3522
5:30-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.
5:30-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.
5-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: 12 North
Third: King Louie's
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Monarch, Sidney Street Café, Graffiti Global Grill
Chain: Macaroni Grill

Best Greek
Olympia Kebob House & Tavern
1543 McCausland Ave., St. Louis/314.781.1299
Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Second: Spiro's
Third: Michael's Bar & Grill
Honorable Mention: Gyro House

Best Indian
House of India
8501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.567.6850
Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., & 5-10 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m.

Second: India Palace
Third: India Rasoi
Honorable Mention: Tandoori Hut

Best Irish
John D. McGurk's
1200 Russell Blvd., St. Louis/314.776.8309
11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun.

Second: O'Connell's
Third: Llywelyn's
Honorable Mention: Seamus McDaniel's

Best Italian
Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson Rd., St. Louis/314.352.7706
5-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Sun. & Mon.

Second: Cunetto House of Pasta
Third: Tony's
Honorable Mention: LoRusso's
Chain: Pasta House

Best Japanese/Sushi
Nobu's Japanese Restaurant
8643 Olive Blvd., St. Louis/314.997.2303
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 5-9:30 p.m. Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun., closed Wed.

Second: I Love Mr. Sushi
Third: (Tie) Wasabi, Miso
Honorable Mention: Sansui
Chain: Sekisui

Best Korean
U-City Grill
6696 Enright, St. Louis/314.721.3073
9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon., 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat.

Second: In Soo
Third: Seoul Garden
Honorable Mention: Hangook Kwan

Best Kosher Style
Kopperman's
386 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis/314.361.0100
Sun.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Second: Pumpernickle's
Third: Kohn's Kosher Deli
Honorable Mention: Posh Nosh

Best Market/Grocery
Whole Foods
1601 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood/314.968.7744
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Daily

Second: Straub's
Third: Dierberg's
Honorable Mention: Jay's International

Best Mediterranean
Remy's Kitchen & Wine Bar
222 S. Bemiston, Clayton/314.726.5757
Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Second: (Tie) Modesto, Bastante
Third: Bar Italia
Honorable Mention: Saleem's Lebanese Cuisine

Best Mexican
Arcelia's
2001 Park Ave., St. Louis/314.231.9200
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Second: Pueblo Solis
Third: Chuy Arzola's
Honorable Mention: Las Palma's
Chain: Casa Gallardo

Best Middle Eastern
Saleem's Lebanese Cuisine
6501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.721.7947
5-10 Mon.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., closed Sun.

Second: Café Natasha/Kabob International
Third: Al Tarboush
Honorable Mention: Pita Plus

Best Pan Asian
Zoe Pan Asian Café
4753 McPherson Ave., St. Louis/314.361.0013
Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-11 p.m. Fri., 5-11 p.m. Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. Sun.

Second: Miso
Third: 609
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Yin's

Best Pizza
Black Thorn
3735 Wyoming St., St. Louis/314.776.0534
Kitchen closes @ 11:45 p.m. nightly. 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon., 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Tues.-Fri., 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: Vito's
Third: Racanelli's
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Joanie's, La Pizza
Chain: Fortel's

Best Seafood
Blue Water Grill
343 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood/314.821.5757
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. & 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: Gulf Coast Café
Third: Bristol Bar & Grill
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Balaban's, Gerard's
Chain: Red Lobster

Best Soul
Delmonico Diner
4909 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.361.0973
Tues.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Second: Mama's Coal Pot
Third: Eternity Vegetarian Deli
Honorable Mention: Terri's Southern Cafeteria

Best Southern/Comfort
Southern Belle Supper Club
33 N. Sarah, St. Louis/314.289.8800
Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Second: Hodak's
Third: Big Sky Café
Honorable Mention: Pat's Bar & Grill

Best Spanish/Tapas
Modesto
5257 Shaw, St. Louis/314.772.8272
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m.

Second: Barcelona
Third: Guido's
Honorable Mention: Mirasol

Best Steakhouse
Citizen Kane's
133 W. Clinton Pl., Kirkwood/314.965.9005
5-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun.

Second: Tucker's
Third: Sam's Steakhouse
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Dierdorf & Hart's, Kreis'
Chain: Outback

Best Tex Mex/Southwestern
Tejas Grill & Cantina
44 N. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton/314.862.1414
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m., Bar menu 2-11 p.m.

Second: Nachomama's
Third: Chuy Arzola's
Honorable Mention: Pueblo Solis
Chain: El Maguey

Best Thai
King & I
3157 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis/314.771.1777
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. Fri.
12 p.m.-3 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. Sat.
12 p.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: Thai Country Café
Third: Sen
Honorable Mention: Blue Elephant

Best Vegetarian
Natural Fact Deli
7919 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves/314.961.2442
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: Tangerine
Third: (Tie) Govinda's, Eternity Vegetarian Deli & Juice Bar
Honorable Mention: Cardwell's @ The Plaza

Best Vietnamese
Pho Grand
3195 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis/314.664.7435
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Tues.

Second: Lemongrass
Third: Mai Lee
Honorable Mention: Mekong

Best Casual Dining
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.727.0880
11 a.m.-12 a.m. Every Day, Bar is open til 1 a.m. Mon.-Sat.

Second: Duff's
Third: Tanner B's
Honorable Mention: Iron Barley
Chain: Pasta House

Best Caterer
Patty Long
1808 S. 9th St., St. Louis/314.621.9598
Mon.-Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Happy Hour Fri. only @ 4 p.m.

Second: Bryan Young Catering Plus
Third: Lazy Susan
Honorable Mention: Catering St. Louis

Best Service/Wait Staff
Tony's
410 Market St., St. Louis/314.231.7007
5-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5-11:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: Sidney Street Café
Third: Blueberry Hill
Honorable Mention: Liluma

Best Bartenders
Absolutli Goosed
3196 S. Grand, St. Louis/314.772.0400
Wed. & Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Sun. 4-10 p.m., Sun. Brunch 12-3 p.m., Closed Mon. & Tues.

Second: Famous Bar
Third: Pin-Up Bowl
Honorable Mention: Blueberry Hill

Best Kept Secret
Iron Barley
5510 Virginia, St. Louis/314.351.4500
Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Second: Atlas Restaurant & Lunchroom
Third: Frazer's
Honorable Mention: Kirk's American Bistro

Best Place To Go By Yourself
Kaldi's Coffee House
700 DeMun Ave., St. Louis/314.727.9955
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Every Day

Second: Duff's
Third: Hartford Coffee Co.
Honorable Mention: Cardwell's @ The Plaza

Best Place for a Group Dinner
Modesto
5257 Shaw Ave., St. Louis/314.772.8272
Mon.-Thus. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m.

Second: Cardwell's @ The Plaza
Third: Cunetto House of Pasta
Honorable Mention: King & I

Best Place To Take The Kids
Fitz's Restaurant
6605 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.726.9555
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

Second: Crown Candy Kitchen
Third: Hartford Coffee Company
Honorable Mention: Blueberry Hill
Chain: Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream

Best Place To Take Out-of-Towners
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.727.0880
11 a.m.-12 a.m. Every Day, Bar open til 1 a.m. Mon.-Sat.

Second: Ted Drewes
Third: Modesto
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Crown Candy Kitchen, Venice Café

Best Restaurant/Industry Hangout
Pin-Up Bowl
6191 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis/314.727.5555
3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.

Second: Mangia Italiano
Third: Delmar Restaurant
Honorable Mention: O'Connell's

Best First Date
Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson Rd., St. Louis/314.352.7706
5-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Sun. & Mon.

Second: (Tie) Sidney Street, King Louie's
Third; Boathouse
Honorable Mention: Balaban's

Best Restaurant with Live Music
Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis/314.621.8811
11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri. & Sat.

Second: BB's Jazz & Soups
Third: (Tie) Riddle's, Blueberry Hill
Honorable Mention: SqWire's

Best Outdoor Dining
Bar Italia
13 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis/314.361.7010
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 5-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 5-10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun., Closed Mon.

Second: Norton's
Third: (Tie) Duff's, Boathouse
Honorable Mention: John D. McGurk's

Best Late Night Dining
(Tie) South City Diner
3139 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis/314.772.6100
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 24/7 Fri. & Sat.
Uncle Bill's Pancake & Dinner House
3427 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis/314.832.1973
24/7 except for Sunday closes @ 3 p.m.
14196 Manchester Rd., St. Louis/636.394.1416

Second: Courtesy Diner
Third: Eat-Rite Diner
Honorable Mention: Tiffany's Original Diner

Best Banquet Location
Windows on Washington
701 N. 15th St., St. Louis/314.241.5555

Second: Orlando's Garden
Third: Chase Park Plaza
Honorable Mention: 9th Street Abbey

Best Sports Bar
Ozzie's Restaurant & Sports Bar
645 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights/314.434.1000
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

Second: Sports Zone
Third: Weber's Front Row
Honorable Mention: Sportsman's Park

Best Happy Hour
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
9748 Manchester Rd., St. Louis/314.962.7100
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 12-9 p.m. Sun.
2435 Woodson Rd., Overland/314.426.4569
11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 4-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: Absolutli Goosed
Third: Harry's Downtown
Honorable Mention: Eau Bistro

Best Bang For Your Buck
Pho Grand
3195 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis/314.664.7435
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Closed Tues.

Second: Fast Eddie's Bon Air
Third: Hodak's
Honorable Mention: Café Provencal

Best Breakfast
Chris's Pancake & Dining
5980 Southwest Ave., St. Louis/314.645.2088
Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 6 a.m.-12 a.m., Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.

Second: Uncle Bill's
Third: Majestic
Honorable Mention: South City Diner
Chain: First Watch

Best Beer Selection
Growler's Creve Coeur Inn
763 Old Ballas, Creve Coeur/314.432.3110
11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun., Kitchen closes 1 hour before bar.
Growler's Sunset Inn
3811 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis/314.984.9009

Second: (Tie) Cicero's, Schlafly
Third: Llywelyn's
Honorable Mention: Blueberry Hill

Best Local Brewery
The St. Louis Brewery
Tap Room
2100 Locust St., St. Louis/314.241.2337
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Bar until 1 a.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m., Bar until 10 p.m.
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest, Maplewood/314.241.2337
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Bar until 12 a.m., Sat. & Sun. Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Close @ 9 p.m. Sun.

Second: Anheuser Busch
Third: Trailhead Brewery
Honorable Mention: Morganstreet Brewery

Best Hotel Restaurant
The Restaurant @ The Ritz-Carlton
100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton/314.863.6300
Mon.-Sun. 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Second: Eau Bistro, Chase Park Plaza
Third: Clark Street Grill, Westin
Honorable Mention: Faust's, Adam's Mark

Best Wine List
Riddle's Penultimate Café & Wine Bar
6307 Delmar Blvd., University City/314.725.6985
Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Bar open until 1 a.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m., Bar open until 12 a.m.

Second: (Tie) 33 Wine Bar, Remy's Kitchen & Wine Bar
Third: Nik's Wine Bar
Honorable Mention: Gerard's

Best Weekend Brunch
Duff's
392 N. Euclid, St. Louis/314.361.0522
Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Brunch Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Closed Mon.

Second: Ritz-Carlton
Third: (Tie) Meriwether's, Bristol Bar & Grill
Honorable Mention: Nadoz Euro Bakery & Café

Most Romantic
Sidney Street Café
2000 Sidney St., St. Louis/314.771.5777
Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-10:30 p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon.

Second: Tony's
Third: Malmaison
Honorable Mention: King Louie's

Best Place To See & Be Seen
J. Buck's
101 S. Hanley, Clayton/314.725.4700
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 5-11 p.m. Sat., Bar closes @ 1:30 a.m.
79 West County Center, Westfield Shoppingtown, Des Peres/314.966.5700
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., Bar closes @ 11 p.m., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Bar closes @ 12 a.m., 12-9 p.m. Sun.

Second: (Tie) Tony's, Monarch
Third: Harry's
Honorable Mention: Bar Italia

Best Desserts
Cyrano's
603 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves/314.963.3232
Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

Second: Craving's
Third: Ted Drewes
Honorable Mention: (Tie) La Dolce Via, Blue Owl

Best Appetizer's
Modesto
5257 Shaw, St. Louis/314.772.8272
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m.

Second: (Tie) 609, Tanner B's
Third: SqWire's
Honorable Mention: Aqua Vin

Best Décor
Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis/314.772.5994
Bar open 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Kitchen open 4-11 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: (Tie) Monarch, Modesto
Third: Space
Honorable Mention: Blueberry Hill

Best Cocktails
Absolutli Goosed
3196 S. Grand, St. Louis/314.772.0400
Wed. & Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Sun. 4-10 p.m., Sun. Brunch 12-3 p.m., Closed Mon. & Tues.

Second: Famous Bar
Third: Mirasol
Honorable Mention: Tangerine

Best Business Lunch Spot
Cardwell's @ The Plaza
94 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac/314.997.8885
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sun., 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.
Cardwell's in Clayton
8100 Maryland Ave., Clayton/314.726.5055
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., Closed Sun.

Second: Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Third: (Tie) Anthony's Bar, Kitchen K
Honorable Mention: Harry's Downtown

Best Restaurant Web Site
Miso-www.misolounge.com
16 N. Meramec Ave., Clayton/314.863.7888
Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30-10 p.m., Lounge 1 a.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m.

Second: Modesto-www.modestotapas.com
Third: Kitchen K-www.kitchen-k.com
Honorable Mention: LoRusso's Cucina-www.lorussos.com

Best Missouri Winery
Mount Pleasant
5634 High Street, Augusta/800.467.WINE
Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Second: Stone Hill
Third: Montelle
Honorable Mention: (Tie) St. James, Hermanhoff

Best Farmer's Market
Soulard Farmer's Market
730 Carroll St., St. Louis/314.622.4180
Wed.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Second: Kirkwood Farmer's Market
Third: Clayton Farmer's Market
Honorable Mention: U. City Loop Market

Best Use of Local Ingredients by Restaurant
Riddle's Penultimate Café & Wine Bar
6307 Delmar Blvd., University City/314.725.6985
Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Bar open until 1 a.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m., Bar open until 12 a.m.

Second: Harvest
Third: Schlafly Bottleworks
Honorable Mention: King Louie's

Best Overall Atmosphere
Monarch
7401 Manchester Rd., Maplewood/314.644.3995
Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m.

Second: (Tie) Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Sidney Street Café
Third: King Louie's
Honorable Mention: Jimmy's Café On The Park

Best Wine Shop
The Wine Merchant
20 S. Hanley, Clayton/314.863.6282
355 Ozark Trail Dr., Ellisville/636.230.6750
12669 Olive Blvd., St. Louis/314.469.4500
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.

Second: Wine & Cheese Place
Third: (Tie) 33 Wine Bar, Grapevine Wines
Honorable Mention: Parker's Table

Best Coffee Roaster
Kaldi's Coffee House
700 DeMun Ave., St. Louis/314.727.9955
7 a.m.-11 p.m. Every Day

Second: Hartford Coffee Co.
Third: Shaw's Coffee Ltd.
Honorable Mention: (Tie) Northwest Coffee, Ronnoco

Best Annual Food Event
Taste of Clayton

Second: CWE Art Fair & Taste
Third: St. Louis Art Fair
Honorable Mention: Strassenfest

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