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City's Best 2010 Voting is Officially Closed.

Join us as we honor this year's City's Best nominees and winners at a special event in August!

Grand Ballroom | Kansas City Convention Center | Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are still available!

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jamie at 913.894.6923 until 4:00pm, August 19, 2010. She will assist you with ticket purchases. The Paypal option is no longer available. GA tickets can be purchased at the door (Check or Credit Card. Please make checks to Anthem Media Group).

General Admission tickets will receive two drink tickets, tasting tables, access to the awards ceremony and entertainment from TWO live bands!

Cash bar available after the two drink tickets have been used!

VIP Experience includes unlimited drinks at exclusive VIP bars, early access to the tasting tables, premium seating, premier parking, VIP Swag Bags valued at over $500, and an opportunity to win a $500 gift certificate from Mazzarese Jewelry!

 

City's Best 2010

Thank you to our Sponsors

Staffing KC     Marquee   Shotbee Event Photography 

Grapevine Designs     Fiddly Fig  Swank AV

   Signs Now  Low Standards  kathleen and the one nite stand band

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SEE BELOW FOR THE LIST OF THIS YEAR'S
Top Five City's Best Finalists

(Listed in alphabetical order by category)

| CULTURE |

Best Art Museum

H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas)


Best Museum (Non-Art)

Arabia Steamboat Museum
Kansas City Museum
National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial
Science City at Union Station
Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City


Best Independent Art Gallery

The Arts Incubator of Kansas City
Blue Gallery
The Dolphin Gallery
Hilliard Gallery
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center


Best Performing Arts Group

Kansas City Ballet
Kansas City SymphonyKansas City Women’s Chorus
Heartland Men’s Chorus
Quixotic Fusion


Best Live Theater Venue

Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Music Hall
New Theatre Restaurant
Starlight Theatre
Unicorn Theatre


Best Local Band/Musician

Barclay Martin Ensemble
The EldersLast Call & The Rock Show
Low Standards
The Zeros


Best Philanthropic Organization

Bacchus Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
Harvesters
Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri
The Kauffman Foundation


| PEOPLE |

Best Realtor

Greg Butell, Reece and Nichols
Drew Hertel, Re/Max
AJ Gentry, Chartwell Realty
Mike Phillips, Century 21 All-Pro
Michael Wimbs, Chartwell Realty


Best TV Anchor/Host

Elizabeth Alex, KSHB
Mark Alford, Fox 4
Loren Halifax, Fox 4
John Holt, Fox 4
Larry Moore, KMBC


Best Radio Personality

Afentra, 96.5 The Buzz
Johnny Dare, 98.9 The Rock
Jenny Matthews, Mix 93.3
Lazlo, 96.5 The Buzz
Rocket and Teresa, Mix 93.3


Best Meteorologist

Brett Anthony, KSHB
Bryan Busby, KMBC
Don Harman, Fox 4
Katie Horner, KCTV5
Gary Lezak, KSHB


Best Current Local Athlete

Billy Butler, Royals
Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
David DeJesus, Royals
Zack Greinke, Royals
Tom Watson, PGA


Best Actor/Actress of Live Theater

Cathy Barnett
Missy Koonce
Erin McGrane
Ron Megee
Mark Robbins


Best Visual Artist

Heather Gottfried
Peregrine Honig
Kale Van Leeuwen
Jennifer Rivera
Mike Savage


Best Sommelier

Doug Frost, Independent
Jamie Jamison, The American Restaurant
Jeremy Lamb, Bluestem
Timothy O’Neil, Avenues Bistro
Ryan Sciara, Cellar Rat


Best Bartender

Valdez Campos, Cafe Trio
Joel Cayton, Brio
Ryan Maybee, Independent/Manifesto
Sean Moriarty, R Bar
Vann Zarr, Bluestem


Best Manicurist

Anna Dang, West Plaza NailsMarsha Donaldson, Roca Salon & Spa
Bryant Fletcher, Sunlight Day Spa
Kristi Hill, Bijin Salon
Frances (Hien) Tran, The Spa Tuscano


Best Hairstylist

Justin Callaghan, Evolve Hair
Rhonda Cavner, Roca Salon & Spa
Danielle McKay, Evolve Hair
James Pillatzke, Pinkie Couture
Oz Zuniga, Roca Salon & Spa


Best Massage Therapist

Keith Buck, Bijin Salon
Kiley Cherry, Sunlight Day Spa
Teri Myo, Chop Tops
Jennifer Tallman, The Spa Tuscano
Matthew Voelker, Praxis Wellness


| SERVICES |

Best Salon

Belle Epoque
Bijin Salon & Spa
Chop Tops
Evolve Hair
Roca Salon & Spa


Best Day Spa

Bijin Salon & Spa
Par Exsalonce
Roca Salon & Spa
The Spa Tuscano
Sunlighten


Best Cosmetic Surgery Center/Clinic

Aestheticare
Hynes Plastic Surgery
Monarch Plastic Surgery
Quinn Plastic Surgery Center and Medical Day Spa
Reverse Medical Spa


Best Pet Indulgence

Brookside Barkery
Doggie Style Bowtique
Land of Paws
Pete and Mac’s
Three Dog Bakery


Best Caterer

The Blue Pot Personal Chef and Catering Services
Delish! Catering and Events
Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions
Moxie Catering
Scrape the Plate


Best Portrait/Wedding Photography Studio

Cornerstone Photography
Minds-I Photographic Studio
One Tree Photography
Wheat Photography
Wirkin Photography


Best Commercial Photographer/Studio

Ron Berg
Ben Nelson/Envision Studio
Jenny Wheat
Kenny Johnson
R/W2 Studios


Best Tailor

Dan’s Clothier & Tailor Shop
Don Nite International
Larissa’s Tailor Shop
Rydell Tailor Shop
Vali’s Tailor & Tuxedo


Best Florist

Bergamot & Ivy
The Fiddly Fig
Matney Floral Studio
Studio Dan Meiners
Trapp & Company


Best Landscape Design Company

Advantage Lawn Care Inc.
The Artful Gardener
The Greensman
Hermes Landscaping
Rosehill Gardens


| PLACES |

Best Hotel

Hotel Phillips
The Raphael Hotel
InterContinental Kansas City
Hilton President
Westin Crown Center


Best Men’s Barbershop

Sole Patch
Brookside Barber Shop
Chop Tops
Sport Clips
Barbers of Stanley Station


Best Luxury Auto Dealer

Aristocrat Motors
Baron BMW
Superior Auto Group
Molle Auto Group
Jay Wolfe


Best Cigar Store

Outlaw Cigar Co.
Diebel’s Sportsmens Gallery
Havana Moon
Fidel’s Cigar Shop
Dluxe Lounge & Cigar Bar


Best Wine & Spirits Merchant

Berbiglia
Cellar Rat
Gomer’s
Lukas Liquor
Rimann Liquors


Best Local Athletic Apparel/Outdoor Sporting Goods Store

Backwoods
Epic Bike & Sport
Flatlanders Ski & Snowboards
Garry Gribble’s Running Sports
Sitzmark Sports


Best Antiques Dealer

Christopher Filley Antiques
Good Ju Ju
Mission Road Antique Mall
River Market Antique Mall
Webster House


Best Reception/Event Space

The Arts Incubator
Berg Event Space
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Club 1000
Terrace on Grand


| NIGHTLIFE |

Best Casino

7th Street Casino
Ameristar
Argosy
Harrah’s North Kansas City
Isle of Capri


Best Bar

Café Trio
JP Wine Bar and Coffee House
R Bar
RE:verse
The Well


Best Nightclub

Flex KC at Crosstown Station
Jardine’s
Missie B’s
Mosaic
Shark Bar


Best Large Live Music Venue

Crossroads KC at Grinder’s
The Midland by AMC
Sprint Center
Starlight Theatre
Uptown Theater


Best Intimate Live Music Venue

Crosstown Station
The Beaumont Club
Jardine’s
Knuckleheads Saloon
The Record Bar


| DINING |

Best Overall Restaurant

Avenues Bistro
Bluestem
Cafe Trio
The Capital Grille
Jasper’s


Best New Restaurant

Blanc Burgers + Bottles
BRGR
Julian
R Bar
The Westside Local


Best Local Barbecue Restaurant

Arthur Bryant’s
Fiorella’s Jack Stack
Gates Bar-B-Q
Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue
Smokehouse Bar-B-Que


Best Steakhouse

The Capital Grille
Hereford House
J. Gilbert’s Wood Fired Steaks and Seafood
Jess & Jim’s Steak House
Plaza III


Best Seafood Restaurant

Bonefish Grille
The Bristol
McCormick & Schmick’s
Savoy Grill
Trezo Mare


Best Soul Food Restaurant

Jazz: A Louisiana Kitchen
Niecie’s Restaurant
Papa Lew’s
The Peach Tree
Stroud’s


Best Asian/Southeast Asian Restaurant

Blue Koi
Bo Lings
Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop & Satay Bar
Thai Place
Vietnam Café


Best Sushi Restaurant

Friends Sushi
Jun’s
Kona Grill
Nara
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant


Best Italian Restaurant

Carmen’s Café
Cascone’s Italian Restaurant
Garrozzo’s
Jasper’s
Lidia’s


Best French Restaurant

Aixois
Café des Amis
Café Provence
Le Fou Frog
Tatsu’s


Best Local Burger Joint

Blanc Burgers + Bottles
BRGR
Town Topic
Westport Flea Market
Winstead’s


Best Mexican Restaurant

Jalapeno’s
Margarita’s
Manny’s Restaurante Mexicano
Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen
Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria


Best Mediterranean Restaurant

Aladdin Café
Cafe Cedar
Habashi House
Jerusalem Cafe
Tasso’s Greek Restaurant


Local Pizza Joint

d’Bronx
Minsky’s Pizza
Pizza 51
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza
Waldo Pizza


Best Breakfast/Sunday Brunch

Avenues Bistro
The Bristol
The Classic Cup Cafe
Eggtc.
First Watch


Best Outdoor Dining

Baja 600
Cafe Trio
The Classic Cup Cafe
McCoy’s Public House
The Well


Best Happy Hour

Avenues Bistro
La Bodega
Brio Tuscan Grille
Cafe Trio
Kona Grill


Local Coffee House

Black Dog Coffeehouse
Broadway Cafe
The Filling Station
Lattéland Espresso & Tea
The Roasterie


Best Local Bakery

Babycakes
Dolce Baking Company
Fervere
McClain’s Bakery
Napolean Bakery & Cafe


Best Dessert Dish

Bread Pudding (Pot Pie)
Chocolate Bag (McCormick & Schmick’s)
Chocolate Suicide Spoon Cake (Cafe Trio)
Lemon Cake (Café Europa)
Red Velvet Cheesecake (by Delish! from Cosentino’s Market)


Best Local Ice Cream/Custard

Foo’s Fabulous Frozen Custard
Murray’s Ice Cream & Cookies
Poppy’s Ice Cream & Coffee House
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard
The Sweet Guy


Best Local Confectioner

André’s Confiserie Suisse
Annedore’s Fine Chocolates
Christopher Elbow
Laura Little’s Candy Kitchen
The Sweet Guy


| FASHION |

Best Local Fashion Designer

Matt Baldwin
Lea Collins
Laura McGrew
Peggy Noland
Rachel Pheffer


Best Designer Clothing

Halls
Hemline
Standard Style
Tomboy
Nordstrom


Best Local Boutique

Birdies
Churchill
Donna’s Dress Shop
Hemline
Standard Style


Best Fine Jewelry

Helzberg Diamonds
Mazzarese
Meierotto’s
Tiffany & Co.
Tivol


Best Designer Eyewear

Brookside Optical
Milan Optique
Optical Shop of Aspen
Romanelli Optix
Wink Eyewear


Best Home Décor Boutique

Black Bamboo
Cameron’s
Curious Sofa
Nell Hill's
Urban Dwellings


 
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