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Dining & Drinking

• BEST NEW RESTAURANT
1. Vinology: 110 S. Main St. (734) 222-9841
2. Mélange Bistro Wine Bar: 314 S. Main St. (734) 222-0202
• BEST ALL-AMERICAN RESTAURANT
1. Zingerman's Roadhouse: 2501 Jackson Rd. (734) 663-3663
2. Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.: 120 W. Washington St. (734) 741-7325
• BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
1. Tie: Great Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant: 2910 Carpenter Rd. (734) 973-6666
1. Tie: Middle Kingdom: 332 S. Main St. (734) 668-6638
2. Gourmet Garden: 2255 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 668-8389
• BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1. Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant: 2222 Hogback Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 971-5168
2. Miki Japanese Restaurant: 106 S. 1st St. (734) 665-8226
• BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT
1. Seoul Garden: 3125 Boardwalk St. (734) 997-2120
2. Pacific Rim by Kana: 114 W. Liberty St. (734) 662-9303
• BEST THAI RESTAURANT
1. Tuptim Thai Cuisine: 4896 Washtenaw Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 528-5588
2. Old Siam: Westgate Shopping Ctr. (734) 665-2571
• BEST VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
1. Dalat: 100 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 487-7600
2. MisSaigon: 4085 Stone School Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 971-8880
• BEST CENTRAL EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
1. Amadeus Cafe & Restaurant: 122 E. Washington St. (734) 665-8767
2. Metger's German Restaurant: 305 N. Zeeb Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 668-8987
• BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Eve: 415 N. 5th Ave. (734) 222-0711
• BEST GREEK RESTAURANT
1. Parthenon Restaurant: 226 S. Main St. (734) 994-1012
2. Mediterrano: 2900 S. State St. (734) 332-9700
• BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1. Gratzi: 326 S. Main St. (734) 663-5555
2. Palio: 347 S. Main St. (734) 930-6100
• BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
1. Raja Rani Fine Indian Cuisine: 400 S. Division St. (734) 995-1545
2. Shalimar Restaurant: 307 S. Main St. (734) 663-1500
• BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
1. Jerusalem Garden: 307 S. 5th Ave. (734) 995-5060
2. La Shish: 2370 Carpenter Rd. (734) 973-2737
• BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1. Tios: 333. E. Huron St. (734) 761-6650; 2224 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 528-4444
2. Sabor Latino: 211 N. Main St. (734) 214-7775
• BEST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT RESTAURANT
1. Blue Nile: 221 E. Washington St. (734) 998-4746
2. Dynasty Chinese Buffet: & Restaurant; 4683 Washtenaw Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 528-8888
• BEST BAGEL SHOP
1. Barry Bagel's: 2515 Jackson Rd. (734) 662-2435
2. Bruegger's Bagels: 709 North University Ave. (734) 747-8561; 2260 S. Main St., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 213-2560
• BEST BARBECUE
1. Smoke House Blues: 4855 Washtenaw Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 434-5554
2. Zingerman's Roadhouse: 2501 Jackson Rd. (734) 663-3663
• BEST CHEAP EATS
1. Tie: Fleetwood Diner: 300 S. Ashley St. (734) 995-5502
1. Tie: Jerusalem Garden: 307 S. Fifth Ave. (734) 995-5060
• BEST COFFEEHOUSE
1. Sweetwaters: 123 W. Washington St. (734) 769-2331; 407 N. 5th Ave. (734) 622-0084
2. Starbucks: 300 S. Main St. (734) 222-9046; 222 S. State St. (734) 623-8067; 100 Briarwood Circle (734) 663-3689; 3601 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 477-0478
• BEST DELI
1. Zingerman's Deli: 422 Detroit St. (734) 663-3354
2. Amer's Delicatessen: 611 Church St. (734) 769-1210; 312 S. State St. (734) 761-6000
• BEST DINER
1. Fleetwood Diner: 300 S. Ashley St. (734) 995-5502
2. Northside Grill: 1015 Broadway St. (734) 995-0965
• BEST ELEGANT RESTAURANT
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Eve - The Restaurant: 415 N. 5th Ave. (734) 222-0711
• BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Tie: Eve -- The Restaurant: 415 N. 5th Ave. (734) 222-0711
2. Tie: Tuptim Thai Cuisine: 4896 Washtenaw Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 528-5588
• BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Eve -- The Restaurant: 415 N. 5th Ave. (734) 222-0711
• BEST OUTDOOR CAFE
1. Dominick's: 812 Monroe St. (734) 662-5414
2. Cafe Felix: 204 S. Main St. (734) 662-8650
• BEST SEAFOOD
1. Real Seafood: 341 S. Main St. (734) 769-5960
2. Red Lobster: 2420 Carpenter Rd. (734) 971-4412
• BEST SOUL FOOD
1. Tie: Smoke House Blues: 4855 Washtenaw Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 434-5554
1. Tie: Zingerman's Roadhouse: 2501 Jackson Rd. (734) 663-3663
• BEST VEGETARIAN FARE
1. Seva: 314 E. Liberty St. (734) 662-1111
2. Earthen Jar: 311 S. 5th Ave. (734) 327-9464
• BEST PIZZA
1. Cottage Inn: 1141 Broadway St. (734) 995-9101; 527 W. Main St., Milan (734) 439-7700; 546 Packard Rd. (734) 769-5555; 2301 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 663-2822; 512 E. William St. (734) 663-3379; 7890 Ann Arbor Rd., Dexter (734) 426-5110; 4860 Washtenaw Ave., (734) 528-1515; 501 E. Michigan Ave., Saline (734) 429-4774; 553 S. Grove St., Ypsilanti (734) 485-2212; 1653 Holmes, Ypsilanti (734) 484-2100; 244 Joe Hall Dr., Ypsilanti (734) 485-0100
2. Pizza House: 618 Church St. (734) 995-5095
• BEST STEAKHOUSE
1. Knight's Steak House: 2324 Dexter Rd. (734) 665-8644
2. The Chop House: 322 S. Main St. (734) 669-9977
• BEST SALAD/SALAD BAR
1. People's Food Co-op: 216 N 4th Ave. (734) 994-9174
2. Afternoon Delight: 251 E. Liberty St. (734) 665-7513
• BEST SOUP
1. Le Dog: 410 E. Liberty St. (734) 665-2114; 306 S. Main St. (734) 327-0091
2. Paula's Place: 2111 Packard Rd. (734) 761-7000
• BEST FRIES
1. McDonald's: 2675 Plymouth Rd. (734) 662-9343; 2310 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 761-9087; 1535 S. Main St., Chelsea (734) 475-9620; 3001 W. Waters Rd., Lodi Twp. (734) 995-9356; 3811 Carpenter Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 477-9010; 5550 W. Michigan Ave., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 572-1452; 3752 S. State St., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 668-8082; 4775 Washtenaw Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 434-0434; 7847 E. Michigan, Saline (734) 429-1049; 101 Baker Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 424-0461; 373 N. Zeeb Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 994-6214; 16 Ecourse Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 485-8416; 1070 Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti (734) 481-0470; 166 James L. Hart Pkwy., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 485-0636
2. Red Hot Lovers: 629 East University St. (734) 996-3663
• BEST HAMBURGER
1. Blimpy Burger: 551 S. Division St. (734) 663-4590
2. Casey's Tavern: 304 Depot St. (734) 665-6775
• BEST HOT DOG
1. Le Dog: 410 E. Liberty St. (734) 665-2114; 306 S. Main St. (734) 327-0091
2. Red Hot Lovers: 629 East University St. (734) 996-3663
• BEST SUBS
1. Jimmy John's: 929 E. Ann St. (734) 913-9200; 600 Packard Rd. (734) 741-9200; 2615 Plymouth Rd. (734) 930-2000; 342 S. State St. (734) 222-7000; 1205 S. University St. (734) 827-2600; 3365 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 477-0000; 537 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti (734) 484-2700
2. Subway: 302 S. Main St. (734) 994-8900; 617 Packard Rd. (734) 996-9140; 1701 Plymouth Rd. (734) 761-1470; 530 S. State St. (734) 994-5900; 1315 South University Ave. (734) 761-4160; 2410 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 994-6363; 3384 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-6148; 1107 S. Main St., Chelsea (734) 475-7827; 8135 Main St., Dexter (734) 426-5007; 1156 Dexter Rd., Milan (734) 439-3737; 4009 Carpenter Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 677-0940; 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline (734) 944-8077; 703 W. Michigan, Saline (734) 429-3267; 25 Jackson Industrial Dr., Scio Twp. (734) 662-6552; 2515 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 434-2484; 1478 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 482-1176; 1086 Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 481-0162; 6060 Rawsonville Rd., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 485-7827; 2868 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 572-4200; 2124 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 480-1950
• BEST DESSERT
1. La Dolce Vita: 322 S. Main St. (734) 669-9977
2. Cafe Zola: 112 W. Washington St. (734) 769-2020
• BEST CHOCOLATE
1. Tie: Kilwin's Chocolate Shoppe: 107 E. Liberty St. (734) 769-7759
1. Tie: Schakolad Chocolate Factory: 110 E. Washington St. (734) 213-1700
• BEST ICE CREAM
1. Washtenaw Dairy: 602 S. Ashley St. (734) 769-1769
2. Stucchi's: 1121 South University Ave. (734) 662-1716; 302 S. State St. (734) 662-1700
• BEST SMOOTHIES
1. Tree of Life: Cultural Arts Studio; 6065 Sibley Rd., Sylvan Twp. (734) 433-0697
2. Tie: Amer's Delicatessen: 611 Church St. (734) 769-1210; 312 S. State St. (734) 761-6000
2. Tie: Mrs. Fields: 257 Briarwood Cir. (734) 996-0644; 528 S. State St. (734) 222-5280
2. Tie: Smoothie King: 222 N. 4th Ave. (734) 994-8807
• BEST BAR
1. Arbor Brewing Co.: 114 E. Washington St. (734) 213-1393
2. Old Town: 122 W. Liberty St. (734) 662-9291
• BEST SPORTS BAR
1. The Arena Restaurant: 203 E. Washington St. (734) 222-9999
2. Buffalo Wild Wings: 205 S. State St. (734) 997-9143; 124 Pearl St., Ypsilanti (734) 480-7410
• BEST COCKTAIL LOUNGE
1. Babs' Underground Lounge: 213 S. Ashley St. (734) 997-0800
2. Tie: Goodnite Gracie: 301 W. Huron St. (734) 752-5740
2. Tie: Mélange Bistro Wine Bar: 314 S. Main St. (734) 222-0202
• BEST GAY & LESBIAN VENUE
1. Aut Bar: 325 Braun Ct. (734) 761-5122
2. Necto: 516 E. Liberty St. (734) 994-5436
• BEST HAPPY HOUR
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Rush Street: 312 S. Main St. (734) 913-0330
• BEST BREWPUB OR MICROBREWERY
1. Arbor Brewing Co.: 114 E. Washington St. (734) 213-1393
2. Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.: 120 W. Washington St. (734) 741-7325
• BEST WINE LIST
1. The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
2. Vinology: 110 S. Main St. (734) 222-9841
• BEST WEEKEND BRUNCH
1. Gandy Dancer: 401 Depot St. (734) 769-0592
2. Cafe Zola: 112 W. Washington St. (734) 769-2020
• BEST LATE-NIGHT EATERY
1. Fleetwood Diner: 300 S. Ashley St. (734) 995-5502
2. Pizza House: 618 Church St. (734) 995-5095
• BEST BREAKFAST PLACE
1. Northside Grill: 1015 Broadway St. (734) 995-0965
2. Angelo's: 1110 Catherine St. (734) 761-8996

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

• BEST ANNUAL EVENT
1. Ann Arbor Art Fairs: Ann Arbor's South University Art Fair; http://a2southu.com; Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original; http://www.artfair.org; Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; http://www.michiganguild.org; State Street Art Fair; http://www.a2state.com
2. Ann Arbor Summer Festival: http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org
• BEST BLUES ARTIST
1. Lady Sunshine & the X Band: http://www.ladysunshine.net
2. Mr. B: http://marklincolnbraun.com
• BEST BLUES VENUE
1. The Firefly Club: 207 S. Ashley St. (734) 665-9090
2. Tie: The Ark: 316 S. Main St. (734) 761-1818
2. Tie: Blind Pig: 208 S. 1st St. (734) 996-8555
• BEST CLASSICAL ARTIST
1. Joseph Pratt: http://www.josephpratt.com
2. Waleed Howrani (734) 663-3221
• BEST CLASSICAL VENUE
1. Hill Auditorium: 825 North University Blvd.
2. Kerrytown Concert House: 415 N. 4th Ave. (734) 769-2999
• BEST DJ/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
1. Midwest Product: www.ghostly.com/1.0/artists/midwestproduct/index.shtml
• BEST DANCE CLUB
1. The Necto: 516 E. Liberty St. (734) 994-5436
2. Tie: Live at PJ's: 102 S. 1st St. (734) 752-5740
2. Tie: Oz: 210 S. 5th Ave. (734) 222-4770
• BEST FOLK/COUNTRY ARTIST
1. Chris Buhalis: http://www.chrisbuhalis.com
• BEST FOLK/COUNTRY VENUE
1. The Ark: 316 S. Main St. (734) 761-1818
2. Old Town: 122 W. Liberty St. (734) 662-9291
• BEST HIP-HOP ARTIST
1. Tie: Athletic Mic League: http://www.athleticmicleague.com
1. Tie: King Jazzy
• BEST HIP-HOP VENUE
1. Blind Pig: 208 S. 1st St. (734) 996-8555
• BEST JAZZ ARTIST
1. Fourth Wish: http://www.fourthwish.biz
2. James Dapogny: http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/dapogny.james.lasso
• BEST JAZZ VENUE
1. The Firefly Club: 207 S. Ashley St. (734) 665-9090
2. Tie: Kerrytown Concert House: 415 N. 4th Ave. (734) 769-2999
2. Tie: The Earle: 121 W. Washington St. (734) 994-0211
• BEST ROCK ARTIST
1. The Moodie Veto: http://www.myspace.com/themoodieveto
2. Brandon Wiard & the Saviors: http://www.brandonwiard.com
• BEST ROCK VENUE
1. Blind Pig: 208 S. 1st St. (734) 996-8555
2. The Elbow Room: 6. S. Washington St. (734) 483-6374
• BEST OPEN MIC VENUE
1. The Ark: 316 S. Main St. (734) 761-1818
2. Oz's Music Environment: 1922 Packard Rd. (734) 662-8283
• BEST KARAOKE VENUE
1. Tie: Blind Pig: 208 S. 1st St. (734) 996-8555
1. Tie: Circus Bar & Billiards: 210 S. 1st St. (734) 332-9900
• BEST RECORDING STUDIO
1. Big Sky Recording: 2304 S. Industrial (734) 769-1411
2. Solid Sound (734) 662-0667
• BEST RADIO SHOW
1. Arwulf Arwulf (WEMU 89.1 FM): http://www.wemu.org
2. Martin Bandyke (WQKL 107.1 FM): http://www.annarbors107one.com
• BEST RADIO STATION
1. WEMU 89.1 FM: http://www.wemu.org
2. WUOM 91.7 FM: http://www.michiganradio.org
• BEST BLOG
1. Teeter Talk: http://www.homelessdave.com/totterhome.htm
• BEST STAGE ACTOR
1. Jeff Daniels
2. Tie: Patrick Stewart
2. Tie: Malcolm Tulip: http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/tulip.malcolm.lasso
• BEST STAGE ACTRESS
1. Tie: Carla Milarch
1. Tie: Harriet Walters
• BEST STAGE DIRECTOR
1. Malcolm Tulip: http://www.music.umich.edu/faculty_staff/tulip.malcolm.lasso
2. Jeff Daniels
• BEST STAGE VENUE
1. Purple Rose Theatre Company: 137 Park St., Chelsea (734) 433-7673
2. Performance Network: 120 E. Huron St. (734) 663-0681
• BEST THEATER TROUPE
1. Tie: Performance Network: 120 E. Huron St. (734) 663-0681
1. Tie: Purple Rose: 137 Park St., Chelsea (734) 433-7673
• BEST DANCE COMPANY
1. Peter Sparling Dance Company: 815 Wildt St. (734) 747-8885
2. Like Water Drum & Dance: 16867 Waterloo Rd., Chelsea (734) 475-3158
• BEST MOVIE THEATER
1. Michigan Theater: 603 E. Liberty St. (734) 668-8463
2. Showcase Cinemas: 4100 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 973-8380
• BEST VIDEO RENTALS
1. Hollywood Video: 2111 Packard Rd. Ste. A (734) 662-7171; 4080 Packard St. (734) 971-1515; 3059 Oak Valley Dr. (734) 668-6969; 1745 Plymouth Rd. (734) 668-0007; 2360 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 668-0060; 3280 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 677-0888; 1480 Washtenaw Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 484-3500
2. Liberty Street Video: 119 E. Liberty St. (734) 213-1944
• BEST VIDEO GAME RENTALS
1. Blockbuster Video: 2570 Jackson Ave. (734) 222-8192; 2248 S. Main St. (734) 769-1920; 2601 Plymouth Rd. (734) 747-6220; 1145 S. Main St., Chelsea (734) 433-1619; 1305 E. Michigan, Saline (734) 429-0182; 2547 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti (734) 528-4590
2. Hollywood Video: 2111 Packard Rd. Ste. A (734) 662-7171; 4080 Packard St. (734) 971-1515; 3059 Oak Valley Dr. (734) 668-6969; 1745 Plymouth Rd. (734) 668-0007; 2360 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 668-0060; 3280 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 677-0888; 1480 Washtenaw Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 484-3500
• BEST VIDEO/ONLINE GAMING CENTER
1. Digital Ops: 525 E. Liberty St. (734) 994-1595
• BEST ARTIST
1. Tie: James Arndt: http://www.jamesarndt.com
1. Tie: Alvey Jones
2. Esther Kirschenbaum
• BEST ART GALLERY
1. Gallery Project: 215 S. 4th Ave. (734) 997-7012
2. University of Michigan: Museum of Art; 1301 S. University Ave. (734) 764-0395; (from mid-2006 to early 2009)
• BEST POET
1. Tie: Arwulf Arwulf
1. Tie: Keith Taylor
• BEST POETRY READING/SLAM
1. Neutral Zone: 310 E. Washington St. (734) 214-9995
• BEST WRITER
1. Loren Estleman: http://www.lorenestleman.com
2. Patrick Elkins
• BEST BOWLING ALLEY
1. Colonial Lanes: 1950 S. Industrial Hwy. (734) 665-4475
2. Bel-Mark Lanes: 3530 Jackson Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 994-8433
• BEST FITNESS CENTER
1. Ann Arbor YMCA: 400 W. Washington St. (734) 996-9622
2. Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center: 2960 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-6355
• BEST GOLF COURSE
1. University of Michigan Golf Course: 500 E. Stadium Blvd. (734) 615-4653
2. Tie: Leslie Park Golf Course: 2120 Traver Rd. (734) 994-1163
2. Tie: Radrick Farms Golf Course: 4875 Geddes Rd. (734) 998-7040
• BEST PLACE TO PLAY DARTS
1. Blind Pig / Eight Ball Saloon: 208 S. 1st Ave. (734) 998-8555
2. Arbor Brewing Co.: 114 E. Washington St. (734) 213-1393
• BEST PLACE TO PLAY POOL
1. Michigan Union: 530 S. State St. (734) 763-5750
2. Circus Bar & Billiards: 210 S. 1st St. (734) 332-9900
• BEST YOGA
1. A2 Yoga: 2450 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 216-4006
2. Sun Moon Yoga: 404 W. Huron St. (734) 929-0274

Shopping & Services

• BEST NEW BUSINESS
1. Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio: 6065 Sibley Rd., Sylvan Twp. (734) 433-0697
2. A2 Yoga: 2450 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 216-4006
• BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1. Charles Reinhart Co.: 2200 Green Rd. (734) 994-1160; 1673 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 480-4300; 2452 E. Stadium Blvd. (734) 971-6070; 2355 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 665-0300; 1020 E. Michigan, Saline (734) 429-9449
2. Keller Williams: 2144 S. State St. (734) 995-9400; 7077 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Dexter (734) 424-9400; 523 W. Main St., Milan (734) 439-1300
• BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
1. Tie: Diane Ratkovich (Prudential Snyder & Co. Realtors): 2655 Plymouth Rd. (734) 747-7500
1. Tie: Gordon Taylor: (Edward Surovell Realtors); 1898 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 761-6600
1. Tie: Bob White: (Bob White Realty Company); 2612 Newport Rd. (734) 662-1092
• BEST FURNITURE STORE
1. Three Chairs Company: 215 S. Ashley St. (734) 665-2796
2. Art Van Furniture & Clearance Center: 425 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. (734) 747-7170
• BEST GARDEN SUPPLY
1. Downtown Home & Garden: 210 S. Ashley St. (734) 662-8122
2. English Gardens: 155 N. Maple Rd. (734) 332-7900
• BEST HARDWARE STORE
1. Stadium Hardware: 2177 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 663-8704
2. Ace Barnes: 2015 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 665-7555; 3352 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-4555
• BEST APPLIANCE STORE
1. Big George's Home Appliance: 2019 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 669-9500
2. Best Buy: 3100 Lohr Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 741-1357
• BEST HOUSE WARES STORE
1. Ace Barnes: 2015 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 665-7555; 3352 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-4555
2. Kitchen Port: 283 S. Zeeb Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 665-9188
• BEST BANK OR CREDIT UNION
1. University of Michigan: Credit Union; 2101 Bonisteel Blvd. (734) 662-8200; 305 E. Eisenhower (734) 662-8200; 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. (734) 662-8200; 2613 Plymouth Rd. (734) 662-8200; 530 S. State St. (734) 662-8200; 333 E. William St. (734) 662-8200; 1359 E. Michigan Ave., Saline (734) 662-8200
2. TCF Bank: 125 Briarwood Cir. (800) 823-2265; 1900 Pauline Blvd. (800) 823-2265; 400 S. Maple Rd. (800) 823-2265; 1123 South University Ave. (800) 823-2265; 401 E. Liberty St. (800) 823-2265; 2701 Plymouth Rd. (800) 823-2265; 1135 S. Main St., Chelsea (800) 823-2265; 8081 Main St., Dexter (800) 823-2265; 2170 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti (800) 823-2265; 3839 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti (800) 823-2265; 1330 Eisenhower Pl. (734) 677-5621; 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 544-9785
• BEST BAKERY
1. Zingerman's Bakehouse: 3711 Plaza Dr., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 761-7255
2. Big City Small World Bakery: 500 Miller Ave. (734) 668-7688
• BEST ETHNIC GROCERY STORE
1. Tsai Grocery: 3115 Oak Valley Dr., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 995-0422
2. Tie: Bombay Grocers: 3022 Packard Rd. (734) 971-7707
2. Tie: ZZ's Produce: 4092 Packard Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 822-0494
• BEST NATURAL FOODS STORE
1. Whole Foods: 3135 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 769-0900
2. People's Food Co-op: 216 N. 4th Ave. (734) 994-9174
• BEST PRODUCE MARKET
1. Produce Station: 1629 S. State St. (734) 663-7848
2. Ann Arbor Farmer's Market: (May-Dec: Wed & Sat 7am-3pm, Jan-Apr: Sat 8am-3pm); 315 Detroit St.
• BEST SUPERMARKET
1. Bush's: 2020 Green Rd. (734) 994-7200; 2240 S. Main (734) 998-2666; 7080 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Dexter (734) 424-0152; 565 E. Michigan Ave., Saline (734)429-6100
2. Hiller's Market: 3615 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 677-2370
• BEST PARTY STORE
1. Morgan & York: 1928 Packard Rd. (734) 662-0798
2. Main Street Party Store: 201 N. Main St. (734) 622-0157
• BEST WINE STORE
1. Morgan & York: 1928 Packard Rd. (734) 662-0798
2. Bello Vino: 2789 Plymouth Rd. (734) 213-0303
• BEST TOBACCO / CIGAR STORE
1. Maison Edwards Tobacconist: 11 Nickels Arcade (734) 662-4145
2. Smoker's Depot: 1760 Plymouth Rd. (734) 669-9277
• BEST HEAD SHOP
1. 42 Degrees: 613 E. William St. (734) 665-9600
2. Stairway to Heaven: 340 S. State St. (734) 994-3888
• BEST ATHLETIC STORE
1. Running Fit: 123 W. Liberty St. (734) 769-5016; 42 Enterprise Dr., Scio Twp. (734) 929-9022
2. Tortoise & Hare: 209 E. Liberty St. (734) 769-9510; 2631 Plymouth Rd. (734) 623-9640
• BEST BICYCLE SHOP
1. Two Wheel Tango: 3162 Packard Rd. (734) 528-3030; 4765 Jackson Rd., Scio Twp.; (opening late spring 2007)
2. Great Lakes Cycling & Fitness: 2107 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 668-6234
• BEST CAMPING GEAR SHOP
1. Bivouac: 336 S. State St. (734) 761-6207
2. Moosejaw Mountaineering: 327 S. Main St. (734) 769-1590
• BEST CELL PHONE STORE
1. Verizon Wireless: 2570 Jackson Rd. (734) 769-1722; 3365 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 973-8336
2. Tie: Sprint: 100 Briarwood Cir. (734) 913-7933; 235 S. State St. (734) 913-4800; 2827 Oak Valley Dr., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 662-1101; 2800 S. State St., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 222-5213
2. Tie: Wireless Toyz: 3909 Jackson Rd. (734) 995-3000; 1336 S. Main St. (734 ) 663-1300; 200 E. Washington St. (734) 332-0000; 3530 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 477-7400; 616 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 480-4500; 1483 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 487-3000
• BEST CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER
1. Verizon Wireless: http://www.verizonwireless.com
2. Cingular: http://www.cingular.com
• BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP
1. Howard Cooper: 2575 S. State St. (734) 761-3200
2. Dunning Toyota Ann Arbor: 3745 Jackson Rd. (734) 997-7600
• BEST AUTO REPAIR
1. Advanced Auto & Transmission Repair: 3880 Jackson Rd. (734) 662-9099
2. Japanese Auto Professional Service: 563 S. Main St. (734) 996-4606
• BEST AUTO BODY/COLLISION SHOP
1. Zahn's Autobody: 723 S. Wagner Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 668-9858
2. City Body: 20 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti (734) 482-4737
• BEST OIL CHANGE
1. Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe: 2276 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 769-2540; 3160 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-7810; 4140 Ellsworth Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 528-4635
2. Victory Lane Quick Oil Change: 2185 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 995-9700; 920 S. Main St., Chelsea (734) 475-6377; 1635 Plymouth Rd. (734) 662-7755; 211 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 944-1001; 3066 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 434-7722; 2216 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 572-0590
• BEST TIRE SHOP
1. Discount Tire: 2270 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 769-2158; 3451 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 971-3400; 3780 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 477-0082; 1021 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 482-6601
2. Belle Tire: 324 E. Huron St. (734) 327-9400; 3501 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 975-6500; 4049 Jackson Rd., Scio Twp. (734) 332-4800; 3250 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 973-8677
• BEST AUTO RENTAL
1. Enterprise Rent-a-Car: (800) 736-8222
• BEST MOVING RENTAL
1. Tie: Two Men & a Truck: 5864 Interface, Scio Twp. (734) 973-6683
1. Tie: U-Haul: 2625 Jackson Rd. (734) 996-9004; 3033 W. Liberty St. (734) 327-4332; 2980 Packard Rd. (734) 975-0053; 1645 Plymouth Rd. (734) 668-1334; 2333 S. State St. (734) 222-1433; 3655 S. State St. (734) 994-1156; 3555 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 477-5670; 4750 S. State Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 994-4078; 626 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti (734) 485-1103; 521 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 482-2830; 2714 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 434-9100; 1070 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 483-0100
• BEST TAXI SERVICE
1. Yellow Cab: 2050 Commerce Dr. (734) 663-3355
2. Blue Cab: 80 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti (734) 547-2222
• BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
1. AAA: 1200 S. Main St. (734) 930-2250
2. Conlin Travel: 3270 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 477-6000
• BEST CHAIN BOOK STORE
1. Borders: 612 E. Liberty St. (734) 668-7652; 3527 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 677-6948
2. Barnes & Noble: 3235 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 973-0846
• BEST INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE
1. Shaman Drum: 311 S. State St. (734) 662-7407
2. Nicola's Books: 2513 Jackson Rd. (734) 662-0600
• BEST USED BOOK STORE
1. Dawn Treader: 514 E. Liberty St. (734) 995-1008
2. David's Books: 516 E. William St. (734) 665-8017
• BEST TEXTBOOK STORE
1. Shaman Drum: 311 S. State St. (734) 662-7407
2. Ulrich's Bookstore: 549 E. Liberty St. (734) 662-3201
• BEST COMIC BOOK SHOP
1. Vault of Midnight: 219 S. Main St. (734) 998-1413
2. Fun 4 All: 2742 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti Twp. (734) 434-7440
• BEST NEW RECORD STORE
1. Schoolkids' Records: 332 S. State St. (734) 663-7248
2. Wazoo Records: 336 1/2 S. State St. (734) 761-8686
• BEST USED RECORD STORE
1. Encore Recordings: 417 E. Liberty St. (734) 662-6776
2. PJ's Used Records & CDs: 617 Packard Rd. (734) 663-3441
• BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE
1. Herb David: 302 E. Liberty St. (734) 665-8001
2. Oz's Music: 1920 Packard Rd. (734) 662-8283
• BEST LOCAL ACTIVIST GROUP
1. Michigan Peaceworks: 120 1/2 W. Liberty St. (734) 761-5922
2. Tie: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice: 730 Tappan St. (734) 663-1870
2. Tie: PIRGIM: 103 E. Liberty St. (734) 662-6597
• BEST CAMERA STORE
1. Ritz Camera: 874 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. (734) 662-2777; 2775 Plymouth Rd. (734) 761-8690; 318 S. State St. (734) 761-2011
2. Big George's Home Appliance: 2019 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 669-9500
• BEST ELECTRONIC GADGET STORE
1. Best Buy: 3100 Lohr Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 741-1357
2. Big George's Home Appliance: 2019 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 669-9500
• BEST FLORIST
1. Tom Thompson Flowers: 504 S. Main St. (734) 665-4222
2. Chelsea Flower Shop: 203 E. Liberty St. (734) 662-5616
• BEST GIFT SHOP
1. John Leidy Shop: 601 E. Liberty St. (734) 668-6782
2. 16 Hands: 216 S. Main St. (734) 761-1110
• BEST ART SUPPLY STORE
1. Michigan Book & Supply: 317 S. State St. (734) 665-4990
2. Art Attack: 731 W. Cross St. (734) 483-7975
• BEST POSTER SHOP
1. Beyond the Wall: 1205 S. University Ave. (734) 663-2434
2. Graphic Art Wholesalers: 224 S. Main St. (734) 769-5110
• BEST PICTURE FRAME SHOP
1. Format Framing: 1123 Broadway St. (734) 996-9446
2. Frames Unlimited: 251 N. Maple Rd. (734) 994-9105; 2773 Plymouth Rd. (734) 327-9000
• BEST PET STORE
1. Pet Supplies Plus: 691 Dornoch Dr. (734) 994-8456; 2607 Plymouth Rd. (734) 741-5100; 2224 S. Main St., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 994-5432; 601 Dornoch Dr., Scio Twp. (734) 994-9577
2. Dogma Catman Too: 208 N. 4th Ave. (734) 929-0022
• BEST VETERINARIAN
1. Ann Arbor Animal Hospital: 2150 W. Liberty St. (734) 662-4474
2. Ann Arbor Cat Clinic: 3690 Packard Rd. (734) 973-9090
• BEST TOY STORE
1. Toys R Us: 3725 Washtenaw Rd. (734) 973-2850
2. Learning Express: 2465 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 997-0707

Looks & Wellness

• BEST NAIL SALON
1. Foxy Nails: 222 Briarwood Cir. (734) 669-8940; 2931 Carpenter Rd. (734) 971-3442
2. Happy Nails: 1914 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 622-8172
• BEST BARBERSHOP / HAIR SALON
1. Orbit Hair Design: 334 S. State (734) 663-0393
2. Weegee Upstairs: 621 Church St. (734) 663-2001
• BEST MASSAGE
1. RelaxStation: 300 W. Huron St. (734) 623-1951
2. A2 Yoga: 2450 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 216-4006
• BEST SPA
1. Bellanina Day Spa & Gift Botique: 201 N. 4th Ave. (734) 327-1000
2. A2 Yoga: 2450 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 216-4006
• BEST PIERCING PARLOR
1. Pangea: 213 S. State St. (734) 929-6226
2. Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour: 308 S. Ashley St. (734) 623-8200
• BEST TANNING SALON
1. Tanfastic Instant Tan Centers: 5245 Jackson Rd. (734) 222-4900; 627 S. Main St. (734) 213-2279; 1747 Plymouth Rd. (734) 994-9088; 3227 Washtenaw Ave. (734) 677-2800; 533 E. Michigan Ave., Saline (734) 429-5635
2. Irresistable Tan: 731 W. Michigan, Saline (734) 429-1039
• BEST TATTOO PARLOR
1. Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlour: 308 S. Ashley St. (734) 623-8200
2. Spiral Tattoo: 3060 Packard Rd. (734) 477-5000
• BEST WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORE
1. Vintage to Vogue: 415 N. 5th Ave. (734) 665-9110
2. Tie: Macy's: 700 Briarwood Cir. (734) 998-5000
2. Tie: TJ Maxx: 2467 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 665-9525; 3158 Carpenter Rd., Pittsfield Twp. (734) 975-9881
2. Tie: Von Maur: 300 Briarwood Cir. (734) 622-0233
• BEST MEN'S CLOTHING STORE
1. Van Boven Men's Clothing: 326 S. State St. (734) 665-7228
2. Macy's: 700 Briarwood Cir. (734) 998-5000
• BEST SECOND-HAND CLOTHING STORE
1. Value World: 345 N. Maple Rd.; 1410 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti (734) 728-4610
2. Salvation Army: 1621 S. State St. (734) 332-3474
• BEST SHOE STORE
1. Mast Shoes & Outlet: 2517 Jackson Rd. (734) 662-8118
2. Footprints: 217 S. Main St. (745) 741-9401; 1200 S. University Ave. (734) 994-9401
• BEST DRY CLEANER
1. Tie: Gold Bond Cleaners: 332 Maynard (734) 668-6335
1. Tie: Iris Dry Cleaners: 2268 S. Main St. (734) 998-1245
• BEST JEWELRY STORE
1. Lewis Jewelers: 2000 W. Stadium Blvd. (734) 994-5111
2. Tie: Abracadabra Jewelry: 205 E. Liberty St. (734) 994-4848
2. Tie: Schlanderer & Sons Jewelers: 208 S. Main St. (734) 662-0306
2. Tie: Urban Jewelers: 215 S. Main St. (734) 761-8120

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