Readers' Picks
Best Reason to Live in the 'Burbs
Less Traffic
Best Local Hero
Ted Turner
Best Person You Love to Hate
Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Wayne Hill
Best Movie Theater
AMC Colonial 18
825 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
404-816-4262
Best Sports Bar
Jeffrey's Sports Bar
and Grill
105 Horizon Drive
770-614-8545
Best Spot to Take the Kids
Chattahoochee River
Best Place for a First Date
Melting Pot
3610 Satellite Blvd., Duluth
770-623-1290
and other locations
http://www.opentable.com
Best Place to Have a Wedding
Vines Botanical Gardens and Manor House
3500 Oak Grove Road
770-466-7532
http://www.vinesbotanicalgardens.com
Best Place to Dance
The Shack
5525 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
770-662-5904
Best Golf Course
Tie: Emerald Pointe Golf Course"
7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands
1-800-840-LAKE
http://www.emeraldpointe-resort.com
and Stone Mountain Park
U.S. Highway 78
770-498-5600
http://www.stonemountainpark.com
Best Playground
Tie: Bogan Park
2725 N. Bogan Road
770-614-2060
and Stone Mountain
U.S. Highway 78
770-498-5600
http://www.stonemountainpark.com
Best Radio Talk Show Host
Tie:
Clark Howard
750 WSB-AM
404-892-8227
http://www.wsbradio.com
and Woody
The Beat 95.5 WBTS-FM
404-741-0955
http://www.955thebeat.com
Best Radio DJ
Three-way Tie:
Rebecca Stevens
B98.5 WSB-FM
404-741-0985
http://www.b985.com
and Toucher
99X 99.7 WNNX-FM
404-741-0997
http://www.99x.com
and Woody
The Beat 95.5 WBTS-FM
404-741-0955
http://www.955thebeat.com
Best Drive-time Morning Radio Show
Four-way Tie:
Steve and Vickie
Star 94 94.1 WSTR-FM
404-741-9400
http://www.star94.com
and The Morning X
99X 99.7 WNNX-FM
404-741-0997
http://www.99x.com
and Woody and the Morning Beat
The Beat 95.5 WBTS-FM
404-741-0995
http://www.955thebeat.com
and The Regular Guys
96 Rock 96.1 WKLS-FM
404-741-9696
http://www.96rock.com/regularguys.html
Best Talk Radio Show
Tie:
Clark Howard
750 WSB-AM
404-892-8227
http://www.wsbradio.com
and Woody
and the Morning Beat
The Beat 95.5 WBTS-FM
404-741-0955
http://www.955thebeat.com
Best Pop Radio Station
Star 94 WSTR-FM
404-741-9400
http://www.star94.com
Best R&B Radio Station
B98.5 WSB-FM
404-741-0985
http://www.b985.com
Best Rock Radio Station
96 Rock 96.1 WKLS-FM
404-741-9696
http://www.96rock.com
Best Country Music Radio Station
Tie:
Y106.7 WYAY-FM
770-741-9106
http://www.wyay.com
and Kicks 101.5 WKHX-FM
404-741-0101
http://www.wkhx.com
Best New Restaurant
Los Three Amigos
4045 Five Forks Trickum Road
770-931-4342
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Del Pizzo's
2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee
770-271-4499
Best Romantic Restaurant
Tie:
Stoney River
5800 State Bridge Road, Duluth
770-476-0102
and Little Gardens
3571 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville
770-923-3434
http://www.littlegardens.com
Best Patio Dining
On the Border
2275 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
770-232-9169
and other locations
http://www.ontheborder.com
Best Bakery
Cloudts
3920 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth
770-623-4146
Best Breakfast
Tie:
Waffle House
6119 Buford Highway, Norcross
770-448-8249
and other locations
http://www.wafflehouse.com
and International House of Pancakes
5000 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
770-242-8390
and other locations
http://www.ihop.com
Best Barbecue
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
1235 Indian Trail-Lilburn Road, Norcross
770-381-7357
and other locations
http://www.sonnysbbq.com
Best Buffet
Tie:
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
7045 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
770-840-9096
and other locations
http://www.ryansinc.com
and Golden Corral Steaks, Buffet & Bakery
3888 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville
770-985-9700
and other locations
http://www.goldencorralrest.com
Best Chinese
Chin Chin III
7820 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross
770-840-9898
http://www.chinchinatl.com
Best Desserts
Tie:
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4353 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker
770-938-6459
and other locations
http://www.applebees.com
and Del Pizzo's
2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee
770-271-4499
Best Fried Chicken
Tie:
Kentucky Fried Chicken
675 Highway 120, Lawrenceville
770-822-4745
and other locations
http://www.kfc.com
and Mrs. Winner's Chicken
& Biscuits
290 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
770-962-2502
and other locations
http://www.rtmrestaurantgroup.com
Best Hamburger
Fuddruckers
2180 Merchants Way, Duluth
770-497-9190
and other locations
http://www.fuddruckers.com
Best Latin / South American
Patacom Pisa'o
4930 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
678-380-0206
Best Ice Cream
Bruster's Old Fashion Ice Cream & Yogurt
3560 Peachtree Industrial Road, Duluth
770-622-7282
and other locations
http://www.brustersicecream.com
Best Italian
Del Pizzo's
2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee
770-271-4499
Best Pizza
Del Pizzo's
2855 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee
770-271-4499
Best Pizza Delivery
Pizza Hut
6045 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross
770-263-9500
and other locations
http://www.pizzahut.com
Best Salads
Tie:
Antonio's Pizza
2268 Duluth Highway, Duluth
770-497-9503
and Sweet Tomatoes
3505 Mall Blvd., Duluth
770-418-1148
and other locations
http://www.sweettomatoes.com
Best Sandwiches
Tie:
Schlotsky's Deli
3375 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross
770-242-6414
and other locations
http://www.schlotzskys.com
and Mellow Mushroom
1340 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
770-931-6700
and other locations
http://www.mellowmushroom.com
Best Seafood
Tie:
Crabby Nick's
2040 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
678-474-0425
http://www.crabbynicks.com
and Red Lobster
4001 Highway 78, Snellville
770-985-9336
and other locations
http://www.redlobster.com
Best Southern
Tie:
S&S Cafeteria
1600 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
770-931-4010
and other locations
http://www.sscafeterias.com
and Folks Southern Kitchen
5119 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
770-446-8266
and other locations
Best Steaks
Longhorn Steak House
3525 Mall Blvd., Duluth
770-476-9026
and other locations
http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Best Sunday Brunch
Tie:
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4353 Lawrenceville Highway,
Tucker
770-938-6459
and other locations
http://www.applebees.com
and Golden Corral Steaks, Buffet & Bakery
2155 Riverside Parkway,
Lawrenceville
678-442-8677
and other locations
http://www.goldencorralrest.com
Best Thai
Song Thai
6470 Spalding Drive, Norcross
770-449-5515
Best Beer Selection
Taco Mac
3334 Highway 78,
Snellville
770-736-1333
and other locations
http://www.tacomac.com
Best Brew Pub
Hogsed Barbecue & Grill
188 N. Broad St., Winder
770-307-0050
Best Mall
Mall of Georgia
Buford Drive,
Buford
678-482-8788
http://www.mallofgeorgia.com
Best Outlet Shopping
Tanger Outlets
Tanger Outlet Center,
Commerce
706-335-3354
and other locations
http://www.tangeroutlets.com
Best Hip Clothing Store
Psycho Sisters 2
900 Indian Trail Road,
Lilburn
770-923-5228
and other locations
Best Kids Clothing Store
Three-way Tie:
Old Navy
2255 Pleasant Hill Road,
Duluth
770-623-4797
and other locations
http://www.oldnavy.com
and Limited Too
2100 Pleasant Hill Road,
Duluth
and other locations
770-813-0160
http://www.limitedtoo.com
and Kids R Us
1960 Day Drive, Duluth
770-623-4208
and other locations
http://www.kidsrus.com
Best Jewelry Store
Zales Jewelers
2100 Pleasant Hill Road,
Duluth
770-476-0692
and other locations
http://www.zales.com
Best Tattoo / Piercing Parlor
Sacred Heart Tattoo 3
1241 Indian Trail Road,
Norcross
770-806-0054
and Good Clean Fun
2349 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville
770-237-0422
Best Sporting Goods Store
Bass Pro Shops Sportsman's Warehouse
3825 Shackleford Road, Duluth
770-931-1550
http://www.outdoor-world.com
Best Electronics / Stereo Store
HiFi Buys
2021 W. Liddell Road, Duluth
770-622-9133
and other locations
http://www.hifibuys.com
Best Musical Instrument Store
Mars Music and Recording Superstores
1455 Pleasant Hill Drive, Lawerenceville
770-638-4622
and other locations
http://www.marsmusic.com
Best Book Store
Tie:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
2205 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
770-495-7200
and other locations
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
and Borders Books & Music
3555 Gwinnett Place Drive
770-495-4043
and other locations
http://www.amazon.com
Best Comic Book Store
Drake's Comics
2785 Buford Highway, Duluth
770-623-3675
http://www.drakescomics.com
Best Gourmet Grocery
Harry's Farmers Market
2025 Satellite Point, Duluth
770-416-6900
and other locations
http://www.hfm.com
Best Adult Novelty Store
Starship Enterprises
5855 Buford Highway, Norcross
770-936-8055
and other locations
Best Garden Shop
Pike Family Nurseries
2095 Riverside Parkway,
Lawrenceville
770-339-1920
and other locations
http://www.pikenurseries.com
Best Pet Store
Petsmart
4023 Lavista Road, Tucker
770-414-5126
and other locations
http://www.petsmart.com
