Earlier this year, we asked you to tell us who you think is the best of the best in St. Louis in our 2011 A-List Readers’ Poll. In our biggest response ever, more than 13,000 of you voted for your favorites in Shopping, Body, Kids, Service, Food, Night Life, Culture, Media, Sports, and Amusements. In the July issue of SLM we listed your top pics in each category. Now, every Tuesday from June 21 through July 12, we’re announcing the runners-up (in alphabetical order).
Here’s the schedule:
– Shopping, Body, and Kids: June 21
– Service, Culture, and Media: June 28 (p. 2)
– Food and Night Life: July 5 (p. 3)
– Sports and Amusements: July 12 (p. 4)
And don’t miss the A-List party, the can’t-miss party of the summer, on July 14!
Handbags (non-chain)
Winner: Klutch
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Ivy Hill
Tantrum
Wish Shoes & Accessories
Ziezo
Men’s Fashion (non-chain)
Winner: Mister Guy
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Kim Kuehner
Moris Fashions
Sam Cavato
Woody’s
Resale Boutique
Winner: ScholarShop
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Avalon Exchange
Back on the Rack
Rung
Women’s Closet Exchange
Shoes
Winner: Nordstrom
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Dillard’s
Macy’s
Nordstrom Rack
Shoe Stop
Women’s Boutique (non-chain)
Winner: Blush
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Daisy Clover
Laurie Solet
Paper Dolls
Vie
Workout/Athletic Gear
Winner: Alpine Shop
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Blue Moon Activewear
Fleet Feet
Lululemon
The Running Center of St. Louis
Gym
Winner: Life Time Fitness
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Santé at Chase Park Plaza
Sweat
The Boxing Gym
The Fitness Edge
Hair Stylist
Winner: Studio Branca
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Christopher’s Hair Salon
Dominic Michael Salon
Lemon Salon & Spa
Philip Johnson Salon & Spa
Mani/Pedi
Winner: Beautiful Nails
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Go!Spa
Ladue Nails and Spa
Lucy Lee
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Spa
Winner: The Face and the Body Spa
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Ginger Bay Salon and Spa
Go!Spa
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Stonewater Spa
Yoga Studio
Winner: Pilates & Yoga Center of St. Louis
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Big Bend Yoga Center
Bikram Yoga
Marbles Yoga
Urban Breath
Birthday Party Venue
Winner: Sky Zone
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Bounce U.
Chuck E. Cheese
Monkey Joe’s
Planet Fun
Clothing Store
Winner: City Sprouts
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Kangaroo Kids
Once Upon a Child
Puddle Ducks
Purple Cow
Kid-Friendly Attraction
Winner: Saint Louis Zoo
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Children’s Garden at Missouri Botanical Garden
City Museum
St. Louis Science Center
The Magic House
Sports Program
Winner: Vetta Sports
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Ozzie Smith’s Sports Academy
St. Peters Rec-Plex
The Club at Chesterfield
Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym
Toy Store
Winner: Build-A-Bear Workshop
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Discovery Toys
Imagination Toys & Games
Spicer’s
Toy Tyme
Caterer
Winner: Russo’s Catering
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Butler’s Pantry
LaCHEF & Co.
Patty Long Catering
Steven Becker Fine Dining
Florist
Winner: Walter Knoll
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Bloomin’ Buckets
Botanicals Design Studio
Ladue Florist
twigs & MOSS
Landscaper
Winner: Baxter Gardens of Chesterfield
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Adam Woodruff & Associates
Dunn Lawn & Land
Gardens for the Soul
Goessling Design
Moving Service (non-chain)
Winner: McGuire Moving & Storage
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
ABC Quality Moving
Dielman Moving & Storage
Simple Moves
Weeklong Movers
Pet Boutique
Winner: Three Dog Bakery
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Four Muddy Paws
Lola & Penelope’s
One Lucky Mutt
Treats Unleashed
Art Destination:
Winner: Saint Louis Art Musuem
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
2. Citygarden
3. Laumeier Sculpture Park
4. Saint Louis University Museum of Art
5. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Blues/Jazz Music Venue:
Winner: Jazz at the Bistro
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
2. Broadway Oyster Bar
3. BB’s Jazz
4. Beale on Broadway
5. Blues and Soups
Indie Music Venue:
Winner: Off Broadway
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
2720 Cherokee
Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center
The Firebird
The Gargoyle
Kids’ Theater:
Winner: COCA
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Metro Theater Company
Stages St. Louis
The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company
The St. Louis Family Theatre Series
Museum:
Winner: City Museum
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum
Missouri History Museum
Museum of Transportation
Museum of Westward Expansion
Rock Music Venue:
Winner: The Pageant
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Cicero’s
Fubar
Old Rock House
The Way Out Club
Theater/Theater Company:
Winner: Fox Theatre
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
The Black Rep
The Muny
The New Jewish Theater
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
TV Morning Show:
Winner: Fox 2 News in the Morning
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Great Day St. Louis
News 4 Awake
The Tim Ezell Show
Today in St. Louis
Radio Personality:
Winner: Dave Glover (FM NewsTalk 97.1)
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Charlie Brennan (KMOX)
Cornbread (WIL 92.3)
Guy Phillips (Y98)
John Carney (Fresh 102.5)
Evening News Anchor Duo:
Winner: Kay Quinn and Mike Bush (Channel 5)
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Larry Conners and Vickie Newton (Channel 4)
Dan Gray and Melanie Moon (KPLR Channel 11)
Mandy Murphey and Tom O’Neal (Fox 2)
Newspaper Columnist:
Winner: Bill McClellan
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Bernie Miklasz
David Nicklaus
Deb Peterson
Kevin Johnson
Best Restaurant In Town:
Winner: Tony’s
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Brasserie by Niche
Cielo
Farmhaus
Monarch
Sidney Street Cafe
Brunch:
Winner: The Boathouse
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Brio
Square One Brewery
Vin de Set
West End Grill and Pub
Deli:
Winner: Blues City Deli
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Carl’s Deli
Kopperman’s Deli
Lester’s Sports Bar and Grill
Pickles Deli
Donuts:
Winner: World’s Fair
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Donut Drive-In
Donut Palace
Old Town Donut
Ray’s Donuts
French Fries:
Winner: Café Provencal
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Araka
Atlas
Portabella Restaurant
Scape
Open Air Hangout:
Winner: McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Hacienda
Joe Buck’s Rooftop Bar
Moonrise Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace Bar
Vin de Set
Pizza:
Winner: Pi
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas
JJ Twig’s
Katie’s Pizzeria
Pirrone’s Pizzeria
Romantic Restaurant:
Winner: Sidney Street Café
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Baileys’ Chocolate Bar
Dominic’s on the Hill
I Fratellini
Kemoll’s
Unique Dining Experience:
Winner: Crown Candy Kitchen
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Annie Gunn’s
Blueberry Hill
Pappy’s Smokehouse
The Terrace View
Vegetarian:
Winner: Terrene
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Fond
Shangri-La Diner
SweetArt
VegaDeli
Authentic Pub:
Winner: McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Dressel’s Public House
Llywelyn’s Pub
Scottish Arms
Seamus McDaniel’s
Beer Selection:
Winner: International Tap House
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Bridge
Cicero’s
The Scottish Arms
The Stable
Coffeehouse:
Winner: Coffee Cartel
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Cafe Ventana
Deer Creek Coffee
Shaw’s Coffee
The Map Room
Dance Spot:
Winner: Casa Loma Ballroom
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Big Daddy’s
Club Viva
Novak’s Bar
Pepper Lounge
Lounge:
Winner: The Lobby Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Bar Napoli
Lucas Park
Mandarin Lounge
Monarch
Margarita:
Winner: Pueblo Solis
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Amigos Cantina
Milagro Modern Mexican
Rosalita’s Cantina
Sanctuaria
Sports Bar:
Winner: Lester’s Sports Bar and Grill
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Maggie O’Brien’s
Pujols 5 Westport Grill
Sportsman’s Park
The Post Sports Bar and Grill
Wine Bar:
Winner: Sasha’s Wine Bar and Market
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Balaban’s Wine Cellar and Tapas Bar
Cork
Remy’s Kitchen and Wine Bar
Robust
Professional Athlete (Besides Albert Pujols):
Winner: Yadier Molina
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Sam Bradford
Chris Carpenter
Steven Jackson
TJ Oshie
Sporting Event:
Winner: Cardinals’ Home Opener
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Blues’ Home Opener
Busch Braggin’ Rights Game
Rams’ Home Opener
Turkey Day Game
Strangest College Mascot:
Winner: Saint Louis University Billiken
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectic
University of Missouri–St. Louis Triton
Webster University Gorlok
Bike Trail:
Winner: Katy Trail
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Forest Park Bike Path
Grant’s Trail
Great River Road Trail
St. Louis Riverfront Trail
Bowling Alley:
Winner: Tropicana Lanes
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Flamingo Bowl
Moolah Lanes
Pin-Up Bowl
Saratoga Lanes
Hiking:
Winner: Pere Marquette State Park
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Castlewood State Park
Chain of Rocks Park
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Movie Theater:
Winner: Wehrenberg Ronnie’s 20 Cine
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Chase Park Plaza Cinema
Great Escape Gravois Bluffs Stadium Cinema
Landmark Theatres Plaza Frontenac Cinema
Moolah Theatre & Lounge
Winery:
Winner: Stone Hill Winery
Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):
Chandler Hill Vineyards
Crown Valley Winery
Montelle Winery
Mount Pleasant Winery
