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2011 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 601,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 209 winners competed with more than 28,000 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.

601,469 Total Votes
164,802 Voters
28,884 Nominees
209 Winners

Dori Monson, People, Local Radio Personality, 1820 Eastlake Ave E Seattle WA 98102

Frank Walter, People, Principal, Bellevue WA 98005

Alexa's Cafe, Cheap Eats, Local Excursions, Great Meals, Breakfast, Roadside Diner, Brunch, 10115 Main St Bothell WA 98011

Ray's Boathouse, Great Meals, Weddings, Outdoor Dining, Venue, 6049 Seaview Ave NW Ballard Seattle WA 98107

Seattle Vegan Score, Online and Social Media, Food Blog, Downtown Seattle WA 98101

Castaway's Seafood Grille, Great Meals Restaurants, Seafood, 208 Pacific Ave S Long Beach WA 98631

Brix Wine Cafe, Nightlife, Wine Bar, 9749 NE 119th Way Kirkland WA 98034

Cafe Darclee, Cheap Eats Food Restaurants Specialty Food and Drink, Coffee Shop Crepes, 100 4th Ave N Seattle WA 98109

Cactus Jack's Pizza, Cheap Eats, Pizza, 12926 Mukilteo Speedway Lynnwood WA 98087

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Theater Venue: 5th Avenue Theatre
BEST Theatre Group: 5th Avenue Theatre
BEST Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle
BEST Live Comedy: Comedy Underground
BEST Fun Place for Kids: Great Wolf Lodge

BEST Local Bands: Platinum Spandex
BEST Museum: Seattle Art Museum
BEST Art Gallery: Seattle Art Museum
BEST Indie Theater: The Grand Cinema
BEST Casino: Tulalip Resort Casino

Auto Back to Top

BEST Repair: AA Auto Service Center
BEST Body Shop: Absolute Auto Body - Collision 1
BEST Car Wash: Brown Bear Car Wash
BEST Car Stereo: Car Toys

BEST Motorcycle Shop: Downtown Harley-Davidson
BEST Dealerships: Harris Ford
BEST Tire Shop: Les Schwab Tire Centers
BEST Detailing: NorthWest Auto Salon

Beauty Back to Top

BEST Manicure and Pedicure: Apollo Salon and Spa
BEST Tattoo and Piercing: Artful Dodger Tattoo
BEST Children's Cut: Bella and Max Children's Hair Salon
BEST Waxing: Blackbird
BEST Massage: Create Balance Massage
BEST Facial: Dermaspace

BEST Tanning: Desert Sun Tanning Salons
BEST Day Spa: Gene Juarez Salons & Spa
BEST Hair Color: Gene Juarez Salons & Spa
BEST Hair Salon: Gene Juarez Salons & Spa
BEST Barber: Rudy's Barbershop

Cheap Eats Back to Top

BEST Crepes: Anita's Crepes
BEST Greasy Spoon: Beth's Cafe
BEST Burger: Dick's Drive-In
BEST Barbecue: Famous Dave's
BEST Teriyaki: Happy Teriyaki #4
BEST Breakfast: Maltby Cafe

BEST Food Truck: Marination Mobile
BEST Sandwich Shop: Paseo
BEST Burrito: Taco Del Mar
BEST Hot Dog: The Red Hot
BEST Pizza: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits
BEST Healthy Lunch: Thrive Cafe

Fashion Back to Top

BEST Eyewear: 4 Your Eyes Only Optical Boutique
BEST Alterations and Tailoring: Barbara's Bridal Alterations
BEST Vintage and Resale: Box Top Vintage - CLOSED
BEST Men's Clothing: Butch Blum
BEST Women's Boutique: Hoity Toity
BEST Lingerie: Lovers

BEST Men's Shoes: Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)
BEST Designer Jewelry: Seattle Diamonds
BEST Children's Clothing: SugarBabies
BEST Women's Accessories: The Gem Garden
BEST Maternity Apparel: Village Maternity
BEST Women's Shoes: Wide Shoes Only

Great Meals Back to Top

BEST Mediterranean: Adriatic Grill
BEST New Restaurant: AFK Tavern
BEST Seafood: Arnies Restaurant
BEST Latin American: Asado
BEST Mexican: Azteca
BEST Sushi: Blue C Sushi
BEST Japanese: Boom Noodle
BEST French: Café Campagne
BEST Vegetarian: Café Flora
BEST Fine Dining: Canlis Restaurant
BEST Indian: Clay Pit

BEST New American: Coho Cafe
BEST Steakhouse: Daniel's Broiler
BEST Tapas: Demetri's Woodstone Tavern
BEST Thai: Indochine
BEST Chinese: Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon
BEST Outdoor Dining: Ray's Boathouse
BEST Kids Menu: Red Robin
BEST Brunch: Salty's Seafood Grills
BEST Vietnamese: Tamarind Tree
BEST Italian: Vince's Italian Restaurant
BEST Asian Fusion: Wild Ginger

Health and Fitness Back to Top

BEST Dance Studio: Auburn Dance Academy
BEST Golf Course: Chambers Bay
BEST Ski and Snowboard Shop: evo
BEST Bike Shop: Gregg's Cycles Inc.
BEST Personal Trainers: Happy Hour by Marisa
BEST Yoga Studio: Hot Yoga Inc.
BEST Crossfit: King CrossFit
BEST Pilates Studio: Metropolitan Pilates

BEST Skate Shop: Motion Boardshop
BEST Golf Shop: Puetz Golf
BEST Sporting Goods: REI
BEST Boot Camp: Sgt. Mike's Boot Camp
BEST Martial Arts: U.S. Martial Arts Center
BEST Gym: Vision Quest
BEST Running Gear: West Seattle Runner

Local Services Back to Top

BEST Locksmiths: AAA Locksmith
BEST Dry Cleaning: Blue Sky Cleaners + Four Seasons Cleaners
BEST Laundromat: Bubbles Laundry
BEST Carpet Cleaning: Crystal Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Inc.
BEST Movers: Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage

BEST Favorite Local Charity: Hopelink
BEST Day Care: Northlake Montessori
BEST Matchmaker: Sophisticated Matchmaking, Inc.
BEST Self Storage: The Stor-House Self Storage

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Bowling: ACME Bowling Billiards & Events
BEST Neighborhood Bar: AFK Tavern
BEST Cocktails: AFK Tavern
BEST Movie Theater: Cinebarre Mountlake
BEST College Bar: Cowgirls Inc.
BEST Jazz Club: Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
BEST Pool Hall: Garage
BEST Blues Club: Highway 99 Blues Club
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Neighbours
BEST Wine Bar: Purple Café and Wine Bar

BEST Sports Bar: Ram Restaurant & Brewery
BEST Karaoke: Rock Box
BEST Irish Pub: Shawn O'Donnell's
BEST Live Music: Showbox at the Market
BEST Brewpub: Silver City Restaurant & Brewery
BEST Beer Selection: Tap House Grill
BEST Happy Hour: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits
BEST Dance Club: Trinity
BEST Trendy Bar: Zig Zag Cafe

Online and Social Media Back to Top

BEST Parenting Blog: 24/7 MOMS
BEST Music Blog: Northwest Music Scene
BEST Food Blog: Roll with Jen
BEST Sports Blog: Seattle Sportsnet

BEST Local Podcast: TBTL w/ Luke Burbank
BEST Local Personality on Twitter: TBTL w/ Luke Burbank
BEST Neighborhood Blog: West Seattle Blog

People Back to Top

BEST Dentist: Amy Norman, DDS
BEST Teacher: Andy Gault
BEST Chiropractor: Austin D. Hsu, D.C.
BEST Hottest Firefighter: Brenda Fromhold
BEST College Athlete: Chris Polk
BEST Local Newspaper Columnist/Reporter: Dan Savage
BEST Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Fredric Stern
BEST Doctor: Erik Suh, MD
BEST Pro Athlete: Felix Hernandez
BEST Local Radio Personality: Fitz
BEST Principal: Holly Leach, Principal, Northshore Christian Academy

BEST Local Comedian: J.P. Patches
BEST Mayor: J.P. Patches
BEST Local TV Personality: Jesse Jones
BEST Fitness Instructor: Jill Torrey
BEST Bartender: Lisa Jo Trout
BEST Team Mascot: Mariner Moose
BEST Best Looking Police Officer: Michael Ashbaugh
BEST Amateur Athlete: Re-AnimateHer
BEST Sports Team: Seattle Sounders FC
BEST Cheerleading Squad: The Seahawks Sea Gals
BEST Local Musician: Vicci Martinez

Pets Back to Top

BEST Pet Photography: Bailey & Banjo
BEST Dog Walker: ballwalkpark
BEST Grooming: Cecilia's Temple of Groom
BEST Couture: High Maintenance Bitch
BEST Dog Park: Marymoor Park

BEST Pet Supplies: Mud Bay
BEST Training: Paws With No Flaws Dog Training
BEST Pet Sitting: Roscoe's Ranch
BEST Ugliest Dog: Spike AKA Spicy Pickle
BEST Doggie Daycare: The Dog Resort

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Shopping Center: Alderwood Mall
BEST Arts and Crafts: Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop
BEST Housewares: City Kitchens
BEST Comics: Comic Evolution - CLOSED
BEST Musical Instruments: Donn Bennett Drum Studio
BEST Records and CDs: Easy Street Records
BEST Bookstore: Elliott Bay Book Company

BEST Antiques: Faded Elegance
BEST Gift Shop: Grandiflora Home and Garden
BEST Portrait Photography: Keri Meyers Photography
BEST Home and Garden: My Garden Nursery
BEST Furniture: The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse
BEST Children's Gifts: Toys That Teach

Specialty Food and Drink Back to Top

BEST Beer Store: 99 Bottles
BEST Bakery: Bakery Nouveau
BEST Cheese Shop: Beecher's Handmade Cheese
BEST Tea House: Bellingham Spice Hut
BEST Desserts: Blissberri Self Serve Frozen Yogurt
BEST Butcher: Double D D Meats
BEST Gourmet Grocery: Metropolitan Market

BEST Ice Cream Shop: Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
BEST Fish Market: Pike Place Fish Market
BEST Cupcakes: Pinkabella Cupcakes
BEST Wine Shop: The Wine Alley
BEST Coffee Shop: The Woods Coffee
BEST Chocolate: Theo Chocolate
BEST Donuts: Top Pot Doughnuts

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Wedding Dresses: A Princess Bride Couture Bridal Salon
BEST Officiant: Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Wedding Officiant
BEST Flowers: Art of Floral
BEST Cakes: Celebrity Cake Studio
BEST Rings: E.E. Robbins
BEST Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs
BEST Photographer: Heather Mayer Photography

BEST Venue: Laurel Creek Manor
BEST Make-Up: Offwhite Makeup and Beauty
BEST DJ: Otto-Matic Mobile Music
BEST Invitations: Seal it with Love
BEST Videographer: Seattle Wedding Videography
BEST Caterer: Shooby Doo Catering
BEST Music: Sonic Funk Orchestra

Where We Live Back to Top

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore: Alaskan Way Viaduct
BEST Green Building: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BEST Place to Work: F5 Networks
BEST Playground: Marymoor Park

BEST Place to People Watch: Pike Place Market
BEST Local Event: Sakura-Con
BEST School with the Most Spirit: Snohomish High School
BEST Pick-up Place: Starbucks Coffee

Year in Review Back to Top

BEST Man of the Year: Dave Niehaus
BEST Woman of the Year: Kathi Goertzen

BEST Story of the Year: Rachel Beckwith raises over $1 million

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