Julia A.

BEST Art Gallery Blue Bottle Art Gallery

BEST Casino Snoqualmie Casino

BEST Fun Place for Kids Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

BEST Indie Theater Varsity Theatre

BEST Live Comedy Laughs Comedy Spot

BEST Local Bands Blue Scholars

BEST Museum Seattle Art Museum

BEST Theater Venue 5th Avenue Theatre

BEST Theatre Group Village Theatre

BEST Winery Chateau Ste. Michelle

Nothing is more delicious than a cold glass of CSM riesling on a hot day. Their Indian Wells line is to DIE for.

BEST Body Shop Bellevue Auto Rebuild Inc

BEST Car Stereo Foss Car Audio, Hitech Auto Sound and Stereotomy

BEST Car Wash Brown Bear Car Wash

BEST Dealerships Honda of Kirkland

BEST Detailing Bradley's

BEST Motorcycle Shop I-90 motorsports

BEST Repair Autoworks of Issaquah

BEST Tire Shop Costco Tire Centers

BEST Barber Rudy's Barbershop

BEST Children's Cut Kids Cuts

BEST Day Spa Bel Viso Day Spa

BEST Facial Fern Life Center

BEST Hair Color Obadiah Salon

Love Nathan, wish I could see him more often

BEST Hair Salon Sorella Salon and Spa

BEST Manicure and Pedicure Julep Nail Parlor

BEST Massage Salish Lodge & Spa

BEST Tanning Desert Sun Tanning Salons

BEST Tattoo and Piercing Hip Hop Robot Tattoo

BEST Waxing In Spa Issaquah

BEST Barbecue Stan's Bar B-Q

BEST Breakfast Geraldine's Counter

Always, ALWAYS, get the french toast!

BEST Burger Uneeda Burer

Gluten free buns!

BEST Burrito Rancho Bravo Tacos

BEST Crepes The Hangar Cafe

No contest. Get one sweet and one savory every time.

BEST Food Truck Where Ya At Matt

Get the gumbo, its tasty

BEST Greasy Spoon Dick's Drive-In

Nothing could taste better after midnight.

BEST Healthy Lunch PCC

The deli makes healthy lunches a breeze

BEST Hot Dog Frankfurter

There are so few Frankfurters left around town I literally cannot walk by and not get one, I am always afraid it may be my last!

BEST Pizza Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria

Always get extra sauce on the side, its perfect for crust dipping and no one does tomato sauce better

BEST Sandwich Shop Boarding House Restaurant

Best egg salad in town!

BEST Teriyaki Toshi's Teriyaki

Best teriyaki in Issaquah

BEST Alterations and Tailoring Nordstrom

Free and excellent, what a combo :)

BEST Children's Clothing Small Threads for Kids

You would never know it was consignment, everything looks brand new

BEST Designer Jewelry Turgeon Raine

BEST Eyewear Costco Optical

Costco always has great frames for a smoking deal, and the lenses are always the same price regardless of power.

BEST Lingerie Undies & Outies

Cutest undies around, helpful staff

BEST Maternity Apparel Village Maternity

BEST Men's Clothing Nordstrom

Can help even the most clueless of fashion challenged men!

BEST Men's Shoes Nordstrom

Easy returns if you have a picky husband who doesnt do his own shopping

BEST Vintage and Resale Doubletake Vintage and Consignment

The best in vintage dresses

BEST Women's Accessories Escapade

Miss shopping here

BEST Women's Boutique White House Black Market

Always something for everyone, and great fits for all sizes

BEST Women's Shoes Nordstrom

Who possibly could do it better than the classic?

BEST Asian Fusion Zao Noodle Bar

I miss the UVillage store very much

BEST Brunch JaK's Grill

BEST Chinese Shanghai Garden

Best handshaved noodles in Washington! Nea, the world!

BEST Fine Dining Morton's of Chicago

We celebrate every special occasion here and its always perfect, without fail.

BEST French Bastille Cafe & Bar

Just order the Croque Monsieur. Thank me later.

BEST Indian Bangalore Cuisine of India

I could do their lunch buffet every day and never get tired of it.

BEST Italian Bizzarro Italian Cafe

I still dream about their pea shoot pasta and I think I ordered it over two years ago!

BEST Japanese Umi Sake House

Order the Naughty Roll, you wont be sorry

BEST Kids Menu Red Robin

Easy with bottomless frys, everything a kid is looking for

BEST Latin American Ipanema

My husband may move in here, a place where all his dream of never-ending meat came true

BEST Mediterranean Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant

Delicious and a fun night out for a group or date night

BEST Mexican Las Margaritas

I vote under protest as Taqueria La Venadita is the best Mexican on the Eastside- but you cant beat the chips and salsa at Las Margaritas.

BEST New American How To Cook A Wolf

Ethan Stowell knows his ish! Trust that you will eat well when you eat with Stowell.

BEST New Restaurant Sunset Alehouse

WAY more accommodating, friendly and delicious than that other, less awesome brewhouse down the street in Issaquah!

BEST Outdoor Dining The Pink Door

Delicious menu and the view/people watching cannot be beat.

BEST Seafood Salty's Seafood Grills

If you love someone, take them to Salty's brunch and watch them fall in love with you back!

BEST Steakhouse Morton's the Steakhouse

This steak made my husband fall in love with me, just for taking him there for the first time.

BEST Sushi Umi Sake House

Try the Seattle Crunch and think about how magical it was for weeks to come

BEST Tapas Tango Restaurant and Lounge

Get the spicy chocolate cake, you wont regret it

BEST Thai Noodle Boat

BEST Vegetarian Carmelita

Veg food done fancy!

BEST Vietnamese Green Leaf

Never had a better lunch- get the combo noodle bowl and leave very satisfied.

BEST Bike Shop Bicycle Center of Issaquah

BEST Boot Camp Boot-Camp Diva

I have seen their results on others and if they were closer to home I would be there myself!

BEST Crossfit CrossFit Amped

Killing me slowly to rebuild me in their image. I love it here.

BEST Dance Studio Issaquah Dance Theatre

BEST Golf Course Cascade Golf Course

A good price close to home

BEST Golf Shop Chicks Golf, too

BEST Gym CrossFit Amped

Non-judgmental and open to everyone.

BEST Martial Arts Krav Maga Eastside Training Center

A great workout in addition to learning important self defense moves

BEST Personal Trainers CrossFit Amped

BEST Pilates Studio Honest Movement Pilates

BEST Running Gear Super Jock 'n Jill

BEST Skate Shop Fast Girl Skates

BEST Ski and Snowboard Shop Sturtevant's

These people know what they are doing! Helpful and informative.

BEST Sporting Goods Fast Girl Skates

BEST Yoga Studio Terra Yoga

Helpful, caring, and no judgement. The perfect yoga studio.

BEST Carpet Cleaning ChemDry

BEST Day Care Issaquah Children's Academy

BEST Dry Cleaning Issaquah Cleaners

BEST Favorite Local Charity Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

BEST Laundromat King Donut

BEST Locksmiths Issaquah Locksmith

BEST Matchmaker Events And Adventures

BEST Movers Helping Hands Moving Company

BEST Self Storage Vine Street Storage

BEST Beer Selection Pyramid Alehouse

BEST Blues Club Wild Buffalo House of Music

BEST Bowling Hillcrest Family Bowling Center

BEST Brewpub Black Raven Brewing Co.

BEST Cocktails Tini Bigs

BEST College Bar Cowgirls Inc.

BEST Dance Club Ballroom

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar Neighbours

BEST Happy Hour Lombardi's Italian

BEST Irish Pub A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub and Restaurant

BEST Jazz Club Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

BEST Karaoke Rock Box

BEST Live Music Chateau Ste Michelle

BEST Movie Theater Lincoln Square Cinemas

BEST Neighborhood Bar Hopvine Pub

BEST Pool Hall The Parlor Billiards & Spirits

BEST Sports Bar Field of Champions Sports Bar and Grill

BEST Trendy Bar Munchbar

BEST Wine Bar Vino Bella Wine Bar

BEST Food Blog Orangette

Dont forget to eat at Delancys!

BEST Local Personality on Twitter TBTL w/ Luke Burbank

BEST Local Podcast TBTL w/ Luke Burbank

I look forward to TBTL all day. Its the highlight of my work day.

BEST Music Blog Line Out

BEST Neighborhood Blog Capitol Hill

BEST Parenting Blog From Stage Dives to Station Wagons

BEST Sports Blog SeaTown Sports

BEST Bartender Michael and Eric Cooper

BEST Best Looking Police Officer Amy Branham

BEST Cheerleading Squad Liberty Bell Spirit Squad

BEST Chiropractor Sean Fryer

BEST College Athlete Marjorie Heard

BEST Dentist Dr. Michael Scoles

A great dentist who also gives back by volunteering his skills at local homeless shelters

BEST Doctor Dr. Bizzy Riley

BEST Fitness Instructor Beau Wilkins

Friendly, helpful and informative. You can look at him and tell he knows of which he teaches!

BEST Hottest Firefighter Brenda Fromhold

BEST Local Comedian Geoff Lott

So funny, without fail, every time he gets on that stage. A common sense man who makes me laugh.

BEST Local Musician Macklemore

A great live show!

BEST Local Newspaper Columnist/Reporter Dan Savage

BEST Local Radio Personality Luke Burbank

Makes me smile.

BEST Local TV Personality Rick Steves

A generous man who has a passion for life and is practically planning my Rome trip for me!

BEST Mayor Ava Frisinger

BEST Plastic Surgeon Daniel Downey

BEST Principal Kael Sherrard

BEST Pro Athlete Sue Bird

BEST Sports Team Rat City Rollergirls

BEST Teacher Miss Monica Smith

BEST Team Mascot Ivar's Dancing Clam

BEST Couture High Maintenance Bitch

BEST Dog Park Marymoor Park

Duh! Dog heaven.

BEST Dog Walker Busy Bark

BEST Doggie Daycare Riverdog Canine Coaching

BEST Grooming A Fur Affair

BEST Pet Photography dane + dane studios pet photography

Her photos are hands down the most beautiful pet and people photography I have ever seen. She captures the spirit of your pet and has the patience of a saint! Wonderful!

BEST Pet Sitting Happy Hound Hotel

BEST Pet Supplies All The Best Pet Care

Informed and helpful. You can be sure that any food they sell will be a healthy choice for your pet.

BEST Training Riverdog Canine Coaching

Taught my moms dog to sit, lay down, and come. A minor miracle with the worlds most difficult puppy!

BEST Ugliest Dog Dooley

Sometimes I see Dooley at the pet food store and he always makes me smile. His backstory is heartbreaking, I am so happy he is in a loving home!

BEST Antiques Bad Girls Antiques

BEST Arts and Crafts Hip 2-b Square

BEST Bookstore Elliott Bay Book Company

Pay special attention to the staff recommendations, they are fantastic!

BEST Children's Gifts White Horse Toys

If you love cheaply made plastic crap then avoid White House!

BEST Comics Arcane Comics & More

BEST Furniture World Market

BEST Gift Shop Fireworks

Something for every person on your gift list. Alarge selection of Jewish specialty items.

BEST Home and Garden City People's Mercantile and Garden Store

BEST Housewares Sur La Table

You must try the cooking classes here! Fantastic.

BEST Musical Instruments Moore Brothers Music

BEST Portrait Photography Studio B Portraits

BEST Records and CDs Easy Street Records

BEST Shopping Center The Shops at the Bravern

BEST Bakery Dahlia Bakery

Try the coconut cream pie. You will be changed.

BEST Beer Store Bottleworks

BEST Butcher Rain Shadow Meats

BEST Cheese Shop The Calf and Kid

BEST Chocolate Fran's Chocolates

BEST Coffee Shop Bauhaus Coffee & Books

BEST Cupcakes Cupcake Royale

I could eat a CR salted caramel cupcake every day for the rest of my life.

BEST Desserts Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

BEST Donuts Mighty O Donuts

Try the french toast!

BEST Fish Market Gemini Fish Market

I can always make my husbands day by bringing home a bag of peel and eat shrimp from Gemini. The crab dip is a hit at every party.

BEST Gourmet Grocery Melrose Market

BEST Ice Cream Shop Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

BEST Tea House Queen Mary

BEST Wine Shop Grand Cru Wine Shop

BEST Cakes Mike's Amazing Cakes

They can do anything for any occasion. Reasonable prices.

BEST Caterer Herban Feast Catering

BEST DJ Austin Beaver

So much more than a DJ- he is perfect. He makes the whole event stay on its timeline, he keeps your crazy uncle off the mic, and he makes even the stiffest guests get down. I love Austin and would never recommend anyone else!

BEST Flowers Loves Me Flowers

Loves Me took my vision and make it a reality- better than I ever hoped! Get her while you can, this lady is going to book up fast!

BEST Invitations Izzy Girl Invitations

BEST Make-Up Gene Juarez Salons & Spa

They made me picture perfect on my wedding day- they are the best around!

BEST Music Classy Sounds

BEST Officiant Reverend Sean D. Lowry

BEST Photographer April Greer Studio

An artist, a genius, she made me beautiful. I wish she could follow me around all day with her camera and make me feel special all the time.

BEST Rings Tiffany and Co.

BEST Venue The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

The classic Seattle wedding venue. The food is perfect, the service is indescribable. They take care of everything to the tiniest detail. A five star venue.

BEST Videographer Edit 1 Media

BEST Wedding Dresses I do Bridal

The first dress I tried on at the first store was the one I wore on my wedding day. I Do was able to look at me and pick the dress of my dreams.

BEST Wedding Planner McKenzieKate Weddings

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore Gum Wall

Sure its a landmark, but just think about it...think about the gum...its so gross.

BEST Green Building Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Makes me smile every time I drive by- what a lovely building that holds people doing wonderful work.

BEST Local Event Bumbershoot

Rare that so many awesome comedians make their way to Seattle at one time. Doug Benson killed it this year.

BEST Pick-up Place Starbucks Coffee

BEST Place to People Watch Cal Anderson Park

The greatest people watching in town- go late at night and watch bike jousting!

BEST Place to Work Starbucks Coffee

I cant speak to corporate, but I had a great time as a barista!

BEST Playground Marymoor Park

A great bike ride even for the most out of shape rider

BEST School with the Most Spirit Issaquah High

Eagles now, Indians in the past, still the same great spirit now and forever!

BEST Man of the Year Dan Savage

He made me cry every time I saw a google commercial, but I forgive him for doing so very much good in the world with the It Gets Better project.

BEST Story of the Year The Bravest Woman In Seattle, by Eli Sanders

She is in my prayers daily. She is so brave and I wish her the most peace possible in her life.

BEST Woman of the Year Rachel Beckwith raises over $1 million

She did a wonderful thing in her young life. The world will thank her.