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CNY has spoken.
The Best have been chosen.
You, the readers, have chosen the best of the best in Central New York.
The creme de la creme.
The top of the heap.
The king of the mountain.
The … you get it. Here are the winners!
Metro Living
Best Local Hot Spot
Armory Square
Best Ethnic Festival
Irish Festival
Best Music Festival
Jazz Fest
Best Bed and Breakfast
Sherwood Inn
Best DMV
Taft Road, North Syracuse
Best Road Project to complain about
Route 81 repairs
Best Hotel
Genesee Grande
Best Outdoor View
Green Lakes State Park
Best Homegrown Celebrity
David Muir
Best Professional Photographer
Jack O. Bocchino
Best City Neighborhood
Strathmore
Best Blog
Syracuse Guru
Best TV Personality
Chris Brandolino
Best Radio Personality
The Show on K-Rock w/Hunter, Josh and Joe
Best Local Columnist
Sean Kirst
Best Local Reporter
Jim Kenyon
Sports & Leisure
Best Library
Liverpool Public Library
Best Sports Venue
Carrier Dome
Best Park
Onondaga Lake Park
Best Trails
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Best Place to Ski
Labrador Mountain
Best Ice Skating
Clinton Square
Best Gym
Planet Fitness (DeWitt)
Best Yoga
O Yoga
Best Zumba
Dancing Katz
Best Arts Classes
Commercial Art Supply
Best Motor Race Track
Fulton Speedway
Best Bowling Alley
Flamingo Bowl
Best Golf Course
Green Lakes State Park
Best Organized Walk/Run
Dunn Tire Mountain Goat Run
Best Public Place to Take Your Dog
Wegman’s Good Dog Park
Love & Sex
Best Hook-Up Joint
Singers Karaoke Club
Best Adult Club
Lookers
Best Outdoor Make Out Spot
Onondaga Lake Park
Best Spot for Lunch for Two
(TIE!)
Alto Cinco
Empire Brewing Company
Best Romantic Getaway
Mirbeau
Best Wedding Venue
Turning Stone
Best Place to Propose
Onondaga Lake Park
Best Wedding Photo Spot
The gazebo at Onondaga Park
Best Lingerie Shop
Fantasy Fashions
Best Wedding Band/DJ
Prime Time
Going Shopping
Best Used Bookstore
Books End
Best Locally Owned Clothing Store
Boom Babies
Best Consignment Shop
EcoChic Boutique
Best Neighborhood Market
Syracuse Real Food Co-op
Best Spa/Massage
Mirbeau Inn and Spa
Best Salon/Stylists
Hair Habitat
Best Place to Buy Music
The Sound Garden
Best Smoke Shop
All Mixed Up
Best Local Pet Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Auto Dealer
Fuccillo
Best Auto Repair Shop
Auto Tech
Best Car Wash
Delta Sonic (Erie Blvd.)
Best Liquor Store
Liquor City
Best Farmers Market
CNY Regional Market
Best Tattoo/Piercing Shop
Tymeless Tattoo
Best Jewelry Store
Egon Ehrlinspiel
Food & Drink
Best Bar
Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge
Best Breakfast Spot
Stella’s
Best Italian Restaurant
Pastabilities
Best Indian Restaurant
Dosa Grill
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
King David’s
Best Thai Restaurant
Erawan
Best Mexican Restaurant
Alto Cinco
Best Steakhouse
Scotch and Sirloin
Best Asian Restaurant
Ichiban (Liverpool)
Best Creative Menu
Gentile’s
Best Wings
OIP (Original Italian Pizza)
Best Pizza
Twin Trees (Avery Ave.)
Best Frozen Treat
Gannon’s Isle
Best Fish Fry
(TIE!)
Doug’s Fish Fry
Fish Cove (Shop City)
Best Beer Selection
Blue Tusk
Best Java
Cafe Kubal
Best Patio
Retreat
Best LGBT-Friendly Bar
Rain Lounge
Best Restaurant to get a Veggie/Vegan dish
Stong Hearts Cafe
Best Barbecue
Dinosaur Barbeque
Best Burger
Blarney Stone
Best Local Brew
Middle Ages’ Syracuse Pale Ale
Best NY State Wine
Glenora Reisling
Best Sushi
Sakana-ya
Best Restaurant Appetizer
Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish
Best Bakery
Harrison Bakery
Best Late Night Munchies Spot
Mama Nancy’s
Best Food Truck/Stand
Lady Bug Lunch Box
Best Sandwich Shop
Brooklyn Pickle
Best Family Restaurant
Tully’s
Best Caterer
Diamond Catering
Best Bartender(s)
Cody and Jeff at The Dark Horse
Best Fair Food
The Villa’s Pizza Fritte
Best Cupcake
Strong Hearts Cafe
Arts & Entertainment
Best Club Deejay
Sam Vecchio aka DJ Slammin’ Sam
Best Museum
Everson Museum of Art
Best Local Author
Bruce Coville
Best Karaoke Venue
Singers
Best Bluegrass Band
Diamond Someday
Best Blues Band
Los Blancos
Best Country Band
TJ Sacco (w/Urban Cowboys and Electric Rodeo)
Best Jazz Band
CNY Jazz Orchestra
Best Hip Hop Artist
ToTs
Best Rock Group
Under The Gun
Best Female Vocalist
Letizia
Best Male Vocalist
Just Joe (Altier)
Best Venue for Live Music
Westcott Theater
Best Alternative Group
Sophistafunk
Best Dance Spot
LAVA at Turning Stone
Best Cover Band
Under The Gun
Best Community Theater
The Covey Theatre Company
Best Trivia Night
Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub