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| BEST RESTAURANT OVERALL |
BEST NEW RESTAURANT |
PLATINUM
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
Gold
Montano's International Gourmet
SILVER (TIE)
Alexander's
Stephen's |
PLATINUM
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
GOLD (tie)
202 Market
Annie Moore’s Irish Pub |
Annie Moore's (above) shares
the gold for best new restaurant with 202 Market. |
| BEST ANNIVERSARY/SPECIAL OCCASION RESTAURANT |
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT |
PLATINUM
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
GOLD (tie)
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room
The Library |
PLATINUM (tie)
Red Lobster
Stephen’s
SILVER (tie)
Awful Arthur’s
Flat Rock Grille |
| BEST SUSHI |
Wasabi's (above) shares the platinum
award for best sushi wiht Tokyo
Japanese Restaurant.
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PLATINUM (TIE)
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
Wasabi's
SILVER
Ben Gui Sushi |
| BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT |
BEST DESSERT |
PLATINUM
Luigi’s Italian Gourmet
Restaurant
Gold
The Olive Garden
SILVER (tie)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Nico’s Ristorante é Cafe
Norberto’s Italian Ristorante
Ragazzi’s |
PLATINUM (tie)
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering |
| BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT |
BEST OTHER ETHNIC RESTAURANT |
PLATINUM
El Rodeo
GOLD (tie)
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy
El Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill |
PLATINUM
Nawab Indian Cuisine
Gold
Carlos International Brazilian Cuisine |
| BEST LATE DINNER |
BEST CARRYOUT |
PLATINUM
Texas Tavern
Gold
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
PLATINUM
Szechuan Chinese Cuisine
Gold
Outback Steakhouse |
| BEST DELI |
BEST TAKEOUT, EXCLUDING PIZZA & CHINESE |
PLATINUM
The New Yorker Deli and
Restaurant
Gold
Brambleton Deli
Silver
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
PLATINUM
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Gold
Famous Anthony’s |
| BEST PIZZA (CHAIN) |
BEST PIZZA (NON-CHAIN) |
PLATINUM (tie)
Papa John’s
Pizza Hut
Silver
Dominos |
PLATINUM
Frank’s Pizza
Gold (tie)
Grace’s Place Pizzeria
New York Pizza |
| BEST SALAD |
BEST TRADITIONAL VIRGINIA DISH |
PLATINUM
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Gold
Ruby Tuesday |
PLATINUM (tie)
The Homeplace
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room
Silver
The Roanoker Restaurant |
| BEST SOUP |
Best Sandwiches |
PLATINUM
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering
Gold (tie)
The Olive Garden
Panera Bread Company |
PLATINUM
New Yorker Delicatessen
Gold (tie)
Macado’s
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
| BEST BARBECUE |
Best Hamburger (chain) |
PLATINUM
Three Li’l Pigs Barbeque
Gold (tie)
Henry’s Memphis BBQ
Smokey Bones Barbeque |
PLATINUM
Wendy’s
Gold
Hardee’s |
| Best Hamburger
(non-chain) |
Best Fries |
PLATINUM (tie)
Brambleton Deli
Burger in the Square
Silver
Fork in the Alley |
PLATINUM
McDonald’s
Gold
Chick-fil-A |
| Best Ham |
Best Chili |
PLATINUM
Heavenly Ham
Gold
Padow’s Hams & Deli |
PLATINUM
Texas Tavern
Gold
Wendy’s |
| Best Hot Dog |
Best Steak |
PLATINUM
Roanoke Weiner Stand
Gold (tie)
Orange Dog
Texas Tavern |
PLATINUM
Outback Steakhouse
Gold
Frankie Rowland’s
Silver
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon |
| Best Fried Chicken |
Best Rotisserie Chicken |
PLATINUM
KFC
Gold
The Homeplace
Silver (tie)
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ’n Biscuits
The Roanoker Restaurant |
PLATINUM
Chicken Rules
Gold
Kroger |
| Best Vegetarian |
Best Buffalo Wings |
PLATINUM
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering
Gold
Hollywood’s |
PLATINUM
Buffalo Wild Wings
Gold
Hooters |
| Best Ribs |
Best Bread |
PLATINUM (tie)
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Smokey Bones Barbeque
Silver
Outback Steakhouse |
PLATINUM
Panera Bread Company
Gold (tie)
On the Rise Bread Company
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering |
| Best Appetizer |
Best Smoothie |
PLATINUM
Outback Steakhouse
Gold
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
PLATINUM
Elderberry’s
Gold
Little Dipper |
| Best Baked Goods |
Best Doughnuts |
PLATINUM
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering
Gold
Panera Bread Company |
PLATINUM
Krispy Kreme
Gold
Dunkin’ Donuts |
| Best Coffee |
Best Biscuits |
PLATINUM
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
Gold
Starbucks |
PLATINUM (tie)
Hardee’s
The Roanoker Restaurant
Silver
Tudor’s Biscuit World |
| Best Bagels |
Best Ice Cream |
PLATINUM
Panera Bread Company
Gold
Roanoke Bagel Company |
PLATINUM (tie)
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Maggie Moo’s
Silver
Katie’s Ice Cream & Chocolates |
| Best Milkshake |
Best Cookies |
PLATINUM (tie)
Elderberry’s
Sonic
Silver (tie)
Maggie Moo’s
Dairy Queen |
PLATINUM (tie)
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room
Subway
Silver (tie)
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering
On the Rise Bread Company |
| Best Market-Area Restaurant |
Best Lake-Area
Restaurant |
PLATINUM
Wertz’s Restaurant
Gold (tie)
Metro!
Trio Bistro.Bar.Bottle |
PLATINUM
The Landing
Gold (tie)
Mango’s Bar & Grill
Moosie’s |
| Best Downtown
Restaurant |
Best Neighborhood
Restaurant |
PLATINUM (tie)
Alexander’s
Frankie Rowland’s
Silver
Metro! |
PLATINUM (tie)
Famous Anthony’s
Fork in the Alley
Silver (tie)
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Hollywood’s |
| Restaurant That Makes You Forget You’re in Southwest Virginia |
Best Salem Restaurant |
PLATINUM
Metro!
Gold (tie)
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
202 Market |
PLATINUM(tie)
Mac & Bob’s
Michele’s on Main
Silver
Mamma Maria’s Italian
Restaurant |
| Best Vinton Restaurant |
Best Restaurant Within a Two-Hour Drive |
PLATINUM
New York Pizza
Gold
Dogwood Restaurant |
PLATINUM
The Homeplace
Gold
Chateau Morrisette Winery |
| Best Low-Fat Dinner |
Best Pre-Theatre Dinner |
PLATINUM
Wildflour Market & Bakery / Wildflour Café & Catering
Gold
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar |
PLATINUM
Alexander’s
Gold (tie)
Arzu
Logan’s Roadhouse |
| Best Business Breakfast |
Best Family Breakfast |
PLATINUM
The Roanoker Restaurant
Gold
Famous Anthony’s |
PLATINUM (tie)
Famous Anthony’s
The Roanoker Restaurant
Silver (tie)
Cracker Barrel
Denny’s |
| Best Business Lunch |
Best Inexpensive Lunch |
PLATINUM
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Gold (tie)
419 West
Panera Bread Company |
PLATINUM
Famous Anthony’s
Gold
Country Cookin’ |
| Best Sunday Brunch |
Best Restaurant For A Group Gathering |
PLATINUM
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room
Gold (tie)
Famous Anthony’s
The Roanoker Restaurant |
PLATINUM
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Gold (tie)
419 West
The Homeplace
The Roanoker Restaurant |
| Best Place With the Kids |
Best Bargain Restaurant |
PLATINUM
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Gold
McDonald’s
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PLATINUM
Famous Anthony’s
Gold
The Roanoker Restaurant |
| Best Place To Buy Food To Take On A Picnic |
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT |
PLATINUM
The Roanoker Restaurant
Gold (tie)
The Fresh Market
KFC |
PLATINUM
Szechuan Chinese Cuisine
Gold
The Red Palace |
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| Drink &
Nightlife |
El Rodeo takes the platinum awards for best
frozen alcoholic drinks and best Mexican restaurant. |
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| Best Wine List |
Best Wine Made In
Virginia |
Platinum
Trio Bistro.Bar.Bottle
Gold
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
Platinum
Chateau Morrisette Winery
Gold
Valhalla Vineyards |
| Best Bar |
Best Beer Selection |
Platinum
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Gold (tie)
419 West
Metro! |
Platinum
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Gold
Annie Moore’s Irish Pub |
| Best Frozen Drinks
(alcoholic) |
Best Frozen Drinks
(nonalcoholic) |
Platinum
El Rodeo
Gold
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar |
Platinum (tie)
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Sonic
Silver
El Rodeo |
| Best Martini |
Best Mixed Drink |
Platinum
Frankie Rowland’s Steak House
Gold
Metro! |
Platinum (tie)
Frankie Rowland’s Steak House
Metro!
Silver (tie)
419 West
Fiji Island |
| Best Happy-Hour Deals |
Best Nightclub |
Platinum
Macado’s
Gold
419 West
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Platinum
Metro!
Gold (tie)
Corned Beef & Company
Cornerstone Bar & Grill |
| Best Dance Floor |
Best Jukebox |
Platinum
Corned Beef & Company
Gold
The Park
Silver (tie)
Cornerstone Bar & Grill
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room |
Platinum
The Fried Pickle
Gold (tie)
The Coffee Pot
Pizza Hut |
| Best First-Date Spot |
Best Inexpensive
Date Spot |
Platinum(tie)
419 West
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine |
Platinum
Macado’s |
| Best Expensive Date Spot |
Best Place To Watch
The Game |
Platinum
Metro!
Gold (tie)
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
Hotel Roanoke Regency Room
The Library |
Platinum
Buffalo Wild Wings
Gold (tie)
All Sports Cafe
Brambleton Deli |
| Best Live Entertainment |
Michael Ella, gold-winning maitre d', holds
a plate of the platinum-winning cookies of Hotel Roanoke. |
Platinum
202 Market
Gold
Montano’s International
Gourmet |
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| Most Personable Staff Overall |
Best Chef |
Platinum
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine
Gold
Montano’s International
Gourmet
Silver (tie)
Alexander’s
Coach & Four
The Roanoker Restaurant |
Platinum
Kevin Jarvis, Montano’s
International Gourmet
Gold
Stephen Foster, Stephen’s |
| Best Maitre D’ |
Best Server/Male |
Platinum
Gregory Greenwood, The Library
Gold
Michael Ella, Hotel Roanoke Regency Room |
Platinum(tie)
Bjorn Lindholm, Alexander’s
Tim McKenzie, Montano’s
International Gourmet |
| Best Sever/Female |
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Platinum
Nikki Colley, Montano’s
International Gourmet I |
Montano's servers Tim McKenzie (left) and Nickki Colley, and chef Kevin Jarvis (right) all take platinum awards in this years polling.
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