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2008 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 151,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 177 winners competed with more than 4,300 nominees to be named the BEST of KING5 Best of Western Washington. Check out the BEST of KING5 Best of Western Washington to discover something new.

151,182 Total Votes
61,438 Voters
4,326 Nominees
177 Winners

Dr. Michael Archuleta, Local Services People, Dentists Favorite Dentist, 417 Ramsay Way, #114 Kent WA 98032

Real Estate Investment Firm, Where We Live, Place to Work, 16300 Redmond Way Redmond WA 98052

Seamonster Lounge, Nightlife, Jazz & Blues Jazz Club, 2202 N 45th St Seattle WA 98103

Rositas Mexican Grill, Great Meals Restaurants, Mexican, 7210 Woodlawn Ave NE Seattle WA 98115

Balance Within, Health and Fitness, Pilates Studio, 8101 164th Ave NE Redmond WA 98052

Hi-Line Lanes, Nightlife, Bowling, 15733 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien WA 98166

Souped Up Cafe, Cheap Eats Restaurants, Sandwich Shop, 7900 E. Greenlake Dr. N Seattle WA 98103

Mario's, Fashion, Men's Clothing, 1513 6th Ave Seattle WA 98101

Scott's Bar and Grill, Nightlife, Happy Hour, 8115 Lake Ballinger Way Edmonds WA 98026

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Local Bands: Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies!
BEST Indie Theater: Big Picture
BEST Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle
BEST Live Comedy: Comedy Underground

BEST Museum: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
BEST Art Gallery: Museum of Glass
BEST Theatre Group: Village Theatre
BEST Fun Place for Kids: Woodland Park Zoo

Auto Back to Top

BEST Car Stereo: Advanced Auto Design
BEST Body Shop: Aldercrest Auto Rebuild
BEST Dealerships: Bickford Ford
BEST Car Wash: Brown Bear Car Wash

BEST Motorcycle Shop: Downtown Harley-Davidson
BEST Tire Shop: Les Schwab Tire Centers
BEST Detailing: NorthWest Auto Salon
BEST Repair: Redmond European

Beauty Back to Top

BEST Massage: Chopstix Acupuncuture and Body Work Studio
BEST Facial: Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute
BEST Hair Color: Gary Manuel Salon
BEST Children's Cut: Lily's Pampering Salon & Party Boutique
BEST Day Spa: Savi Day Spa

BEST Manicure and Pedicure: Sènsé Nail Spa
BEST Tattoo and Piercing: Slave to the Needle
BEST Hair Salon: Sorella Salon and Spa
BEST Waxing: The Sweet Spot
BEST Barber: Valentine's Men's Grooming

Cheap Eats Back to Top

BEST Breakfast: Beth's Cafe
BEST Greasy Spoon: Dick's Drive-In
BEST Barbecue: Dixie's BBQ
BEST Burrito: Gordito's Healthy Mexican
BEST Sandwich Shop: Hey Paison

BEST Healthy Lunch: Julia's Restaurant
BEST Hot Dog: Matt's Famous Chili Dogs
BEST Pizza: Pagliacci Pizza
BEST Burger: Red Mill Burgers
BEST Crepes: The Hangar Cafe

Fashion Back to Top

BEST Alterations and Tailoring: Beck's Custom Tailoring - CLOSED
BEST Lingerie: Bellefleur Lingerie Boutique
BEST Maternity Apparel: Bump : Urban Maternity Wear - CLOSED
BEST Women's Boutique: Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop
BEST Designer Jewelry: Fremont Jewelry Design
BEST Women's Shoes: Gotta Have Shoes!

BEST Children's Clothing: Hush Baby Childrens Boutique - CLOSED
BEST Women's Accessories: Laura Bee Designs
BEST Men's Shoes: Market Street Shoes
BEST Vintage and Resale: Pretty Parlor
BEST Men's Clothing: RAG mens style

Great Meals Back to Top

BEST Sushi: Blue C Sushi
BEST New Restaurant: Boom Noodle
BEST Mexican: Cactus
BEST French: Café Campagne
BEST Vegetarian: Café Flora
BEST Romantic Restaurant: Canlis Restaurant
BEST New American: Coho Cafe
BEST Mediterranean: Costas Opa Greek Restaurant
BEST Italian: Flying Tomato Italian Grill
BEST Seafood: Ivar's Seafood Restaurants
BEST Chinese: Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon

BEST Latin American: La Casa de Mojito
BEST Outdoor Dining: Ray's Boathouse
BEST Kids Menu: Red Robin
BEST Brunch: Salty's Seafood Grills
BEST Indian: Taste of India
BEST Thai: Thai Ginger
BEST Vietnamese: Than Brothers Pho
BEST Steakhouse: The Metropolitan Grill
BEST Tapas: Tidbit Bistro - CLOSED
BEST Asian Fusion: Wild Ginger

Health and Fitness Back to Top

BEST Dance Studio: Auburn Dance Academy
BEST Bike Shop: Black Diamond Bike and Backcountry
BEST Skate Shop: I and I Board Shop
BEST Martial Arts: Jae Hun Kim Tae Kwon Do Institute
BEST Gym: Mieko's Fitness
BEST Sporting Goods: Outdoor Emporium

BEST Pilates Studio: Pilates Powerhouse NW
BEST Ski and Snowboard Shop: Stevens Pass Snowboard Shop
BEST Running Gear: The Balanced Athlete
BEST Golf Shop: Von's Golf
BEST Yoga Studio: Whole Life Yoga
BEST Personal Trainers: X Gym

Local Services Back to Top

BEST Locksmiths: AAA Locksmith
BEST Day Care: Bright Star Kids Academy
BEST Favorite Local Charity: Children of the Nations
BEST Dry Cleaning: Clampitt's Cleaners

BEST Movers: Express Movers
BEST Matchmaker: Match.com
BEST Laundromat: University Laundry Center

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Bowling: ACME Bowling Billiards & Events
BEST College Bar: Cowgirls Inc.
BEST Jazz Club: Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
BEST Neighborhood Bar: George & Dragon Pub
BEST Blues Club: Highway 99 Blues Club
BEST Happy Hour: McCormick's Fish House & Bar
BEST Karaoke: One-Eyed Jack's Roadhouse
BEST Wine Bar: Purple Café and Wine Bar
BEST Sports Bar: Ram Restaurant & Brewery

BEST Irish Pub: Shawn O'Donnell's
BEST Live Music: Showbox at the Market
BEST Brewpub: Silver City Restaurant & Brewery
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Swank
BEST Beer Selection: Tap House Grill
BEST Pool Hall: The Parlor Billiards & Spirits
BEST Cocktails: Tini Bigs
BEST Dance Club: Trinity
BEST Trendy Bar: Yella Beak Saloon

People Back to Top

BEST Dentist: Andrew J. Kapust, DDS, PS
BEST Bartender: Candy W. @ McCabe's in Tacoma
BEST Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Gavin Dry
BEST Doctor: Dr. Robert Michaelson, MD, PhD, FACS
BEST Local Radio Personality: Fitz
BEST College Athlete: Jake Locker
BEST Eligible Bachelor: Jason Mesnick
BEST Funniest Local Comedian: Jeff Dye
BEST Favorite Teacher: Joe Power

BEST Hottest Firefighter: Justin Walker
BEST Eligible Bachelorette: Leisha Minich
BEST Cheerleading Squad: Liberty Bell Spirit Squad
BEST Fitness Instructor: Loni McIntosh
BEST Energetic Mascot: Mariner Moose
BEST Friendliest Pro Athlete: Matt Hasselbeck - CLOSED
BEST Best Looking Police Officer: Robin Peacey
BEST Favorite Sports Team: Seattle Seahawks
BEST Principal: Tim Winter

Pets Back to Top

BEST Pet Sitting: All My Friends
BEST Dog Walker: Atlas Dog Walking - CLOSED
BEST Ugliest Dog: Charlie the Dog
BEST Grooming: Muttley Crew Cuts
BEST Training: Paws With No Flaws Dog Training

BEST Pet Photography: Photography by Erin Vey
BEST Pet Supplies: Scraps Dog Bakery
BEST Doggie Daycare: The Barking Lounge
BEST Couture: Urban Dogs

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Home and Garden: Bella Home & Garden
BEST Comics: Comic Evolution - CLOSED
BEST Records and CDs: Easy Street Records
BEST Bookstore: Elliott Bay Book Company
BEST Gift Shop: happy delusions
BEST Musical Instruments: Henry Bischofberger Violins

BEST Shopping Center: Kent Station
BEST Arts and Crafts: Renaissance Yarns, LLC
BEST Antiques: Sanford and Son Antiques & Auctions
BEST Children's Gifts: Snapdoodle Toys
BEST Housewares: That Kitchen Shop
BEST Furniture: Three French Hens

Specialty Food and Drink Back to Top

BEST Cheese Shop: Beecher's Handmade Cheese
BEST Coffee Shop: BigFoot Java
BEST Bakery: Black Diamond Bakery Restaurant
BEST Ice Cream Shop: Cold Stone Creamery
BEST Butcher: Golden Steer
BEST Tea House: Mad Hat Tea Company

BEST Gourmet Grocery: Metropolitan Market
BEST Fish Market: Pike Place Fish Market
BEST Desserts: The Confectional
BEST Wine Shop: The Wine Alley
BEST Chocolate: Theo Chocolate

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Wedding Dresses: All That Shimmers - CLOSED
BEST Flowers: Bella Rugosa
BEST Invitations: Brown Sugar Design
BEST Caterer: Cabbage Patch Restaurant & Catering
BEST Cakes: Celebrity Cake Studio
BEST Rings: E.E. Robbins

BEST Videographer: Edit 1 Media
BEST DJ: Event Source NW
BEST Photographer: Jeremy Leffel
BEST Music: Shelley & The Curves
BEST Wedding Planner: Simply Wed
BEST Venue: The Antheia Ballroom

Where We Live Back to Top

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore: Alaskan Way Viaduct
BEST School with the Most Spirit: Fife High School
BEST Playground: Marymoor Park
BEST Place to Work: Microsoft

BEST Place to People Watch: Pike Place Market
BEST Pick-up Place: Starbucks Coffee
BEST New Building: Virginia Mason Athletic Center

Year in Review Back to Top

BEST Man of the Year: Bill Gates
BEST Moment of the Year: Centralia Flooding

BEST Woman of the Year: Kathi Goertzen

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