Best Politician – Gov. Brad Henry
Best Radio Personality or Team – Joey &
Heather, KKWD-FM 104.9
Best TV Personality Hairdo – Amy McRee, KWTV
Channel 9
Best Local Artist – Carrie Underwood
Best Waiter/Waitress – Kendra Kimball, Deep Fork
Wood Grill & Seafood
Best Bartender – Shannon Barrow, Flip’s Wine Bar
& Trattoria
Best Chef – Ryan Parrott, Deep Fork Group
Best Romantic Hotel – Skirvin Hilton
Best Place for a First Date – Bricktown
Best Place for a Last Date – McDonald’s
Best Spot to Scope Out Some Hotties – Bricktown
Best Hippie Hangout – Paseo Arts District
Best Place to Have a Spiritual Encounter – Life
Church
Best Historic Landmark – Oklahoma City National
Memorial
Best Dance Club – CityWalk
Best Place to See a Concert – Zoo Amphitheatre
Best Local Live Music Club – UCO Jazz Lab
Best Gay or Lesbian Bar – The Copa
Best Neighborhood Bar – Henry Hudson’s Pub
Best Jukebox – Edna’s Restaurant and Club
Best Casino – Riverwind Casino
Best Oklahoma Winery – Grape Ranch
Best Tourist Attraction – Bricktown
Best Weekend Getaway within Oklahoma – Grand
Lake
Best Festival or Annual Event – Festival of the
Arts
Best New Restaurant – Falcone’s Pizzeria &
Deli
Best Upscale Restaurant – Deep Fork Wood Grill
& Seafood
Best Casual Dining Restaurant – Ted’s Café
Escondido
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant – Hideaway Pizza
Best Cheap Eats – Sonic
Best After-Hours Dining – Deep Fork Wood Grill
& Seafood
Best Patio Dining – Redrock Canyon Grill
Best Breakfast/Brunch – Jimmy’s Egg
Best Chain Restaurant – Chili’s
Best Mexican Restaurant – Ted’s Café Escondido
Best Italian Kitchen – Zio’s Italian Kitchen
Best European Restaurant – La Baguette Bistro
& Bakery
Best International Cuisine – La Baguette Bistro
& Bakery
Best Asian Cuisine – Sushi Neko
Best Seafood Restaurant – Pearl’s Oyster Bar
Best Sandwiches – City Bites
Best Barbecue – Earl’s Rib Palace
Best Steaks – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse
Best Carryout – Hideaway Pizza
Best Cookies – City Bites
Best Pizza – Hideaway Pizza
Best Burgers – Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler
Best Margarita – Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Signature Drink – Lunchbox at Edna’s
Restaurant and Club
Best Wine Selection – Bin 73
Best New Business – Guestroom Recrods
Best Women’s Clothing – The Lime Leopard
Best Men’s Clothing – Harold’s
Best Footwear – Shoe Gypsy
Best Place to Buy Jeans – Langston’s
Best Resale, Vintage or Thrift Store – Nearly
New
Best Boutique Gift Shop – Painted Door
Best Fine Jewelry – B.C. Clark Jewelers
Best Fashion Accessories – Blue 7
Best Place to Buy Artwork – Festival of the Arts
Best Furniture Store – Mathis Brothers Furniture
Best Place to Buy Antiques – 23rd
Street Antique Mall
Best Local Bookstore or Library – Full Circle
Bookstore
Best Music Store – CD Warehouse
Best Sporting Goods or Bicycles – Al’s Bicycles
Best Crafting or Art Supplies – Hobby Lobby
Best Place to Stock Your Kitchen – Crest Foods
Best Place to Have Cosmetic Procedures Performed
– Rejuvena Skin and Wellness Medical Center
Best Spa Treatments – Cottonwood Salon Spa
Best Hair Salon – Duncan Bros. Salon
Best Tattoo Shop – Atomic Lotus Tattoo
Best Yoga, Pilates or Fitness Center – YMCA
Best Dentist – Dental Depot
Best Financial Services or Bank – Bank of
Oklahoma
Best Local Mechanic/Body Shop – Beck’s Garage
Best Florist or Garden Center – TLC Florist
& Greenhouses Inc.
Best Landscaping Service – TLC Florist &
Greenhouses Inc.
Best Pet Services – Lucky Dog Lodge
Best Restaurant/Club Restroom – City Bites
Best Local Charity – Habitat for Humanity
Best Change in Oklahoma City This Past Year –
Skirvin Reopening
Best Way to Get Cool People to Stay or Move to
Oklahoma – Higher Wagers, Better Jobs and Reduced Taxes
Best Category for Next Year’s Best of OKC – Best
Beer
This article appears in Jul 30 – Aug 5, 2014.