Las Vegas Weekly Honors Sin City's Standout Stars at Its 7th Annual Readers' Choice Awards
The 7th annual Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards recognized the city’s best in dining, entertainment, attractions, nightlife, people and more on Wednesday, April 30 at Privé inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Las Vegas Weekly Editor Stacy Willis, Group Publisher Bruce Spotleson and Associate Publisher Nelson Oshita served as party hosts for the evening while Las Vegas’ best were honored. Winners are highlighted in the May 1 issue of Las Vegas Weekly.
In the food category, winners included: Social House for “Best Outdoor Dining,” Nora’s Wine Bar & Osteria for “Best Italian Restaurant,” Dos Caminos for “Best Mexican Restaurant” and Company American Bistro for “Best New Restaurant.” Taking home the
“Best Hamburger” award was In-N-Out Burger, while Strip House and The Cupcakery were recognized for “Best Steak” and “Best Dessert” respectively. Lee’s Discount Liquor won “Best Place to Buy Wine,” Roberto’s Taco Shop won “Best Cheap Eats,” Grimaldi’s earned “Best Pizza” honors, Freed’s Bakery was awarded “Best Bakery,” Noir Bar won “Best Cocktails” and Joe’s Stone Crab took the “Best Seafood” title. Other food winners were Kona Grill for “Best Happy Hour,”
Whole Foods Market for “Best Healthy Eating,” Dick’s Last Resort for “Best Stick-to-your-Ribs Food,” RA Sushi Bar Restaurant for “Best Sushi,” Hash House A-Go-Go for “Best Breakfast,” Satay Malaysian Grill for “Best Asian Restaurant” and PURE Nightclub for “Best Bottle Service.”
Arts and Entertainment awards went to Las Vegas Cue Club for “Best Pool Hall,” KLUC 98.5 FM for “Best Local Radio Station,” Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art for “Best Art Gallery/Museum”,
First Friday for “Best Public Art,” PURE Nightclub for “Best Nightclub,” Krave for “Best Gay/Lesbian Club,” Empire Ballroom for “Best Afterhours Club”, Center Bar at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for “Best Hotel Bar,” Scores for “Best Strip Club,” PT’s Pub for “Best Non-Hotel Bar,” House of Blues for “Best Live Music Venue” and The Beatles Revolution Lounge for “Best Lounge/Ultralounge.”
Retail hotspots were also recognized and Best Buy won the “Best Place to Buy Gadgets” award. Other winners were Diversity for “Best Tattoo/Piercing Shop,”
Brenden Theatres for “Best Movie Theatre,” Studio Lites for “Best Clubwear,” H&M for “Best Womenswear,” RC Willey for “Best Furniture Store,” Dick’s Sporting Goods for “Best Sporting Goods,” The Spa at Green Valley Ranch for “Best Spa/Massage Place” and Stash for “Best Menswear.”
Las Vegas Weekly celebrated the best people as well. The Killers won “Best Local Band,” Gina Quartanto won “Best Artist,” Ne-Yo is the “Best Local Rapper,” DJ Hollywood was acknowledged for “Best Deejay,” Extreme Disorder for “Best Radio Personality,” Norm Clarke for “Best Local Writer” and Social House’s Joe Elevado for “Best Chef.” Other extraordinary people are Kozmoe Alonzo from The Beatles Revolution Lounge as “Best Nightlife Figure,” Crystal Merten from Canyon Ranch Salon as “Best Barber/Hairstylist,” Ken Hall from Noir Bar as “Best Bartender,” Mayor Oscar Goodman won “Best Local Hero,” Joey Gonnello from KVVU Fox 5 won “Best Local TV Personality,” Criss Angel earned the “Las Vegan You Love to Hate” title, Carrot Top won “Best Comedian,”
Jeremy Womack took the title of “Best Photographer,” Alex Cordova from PURE Nightclub won best “VIP Host” and Andre Agassi is the “Best Community Hero.”
The Miscellaneous category delivered awards to
Green Valley for “Best Neighborhood,” AdventureDome at Circus, Circus for “Best Place to Take the Kids,” PURE Nightclub terrace for “Best View of the City,”
Red Rock Canyon for “Best Day Trip,” The Strip for “Best People-Watching,” Robin Leach for “Best Local Blog,” Sunset Park for “Best Dog Park,” Petsmart for “Best Pet Store,” VEGAS.com for “Best Local Ad, Billboard or Commercial,”
Red Rock Canyon for “Best Place to Take a Visitor,” CSI: Crime Scene Investigation for “Best Vegas-Based Movie or TV Show” and Starbucks for “Best Wi-Fi Hangout.”
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