readers' choice awards 2010
Food & Restaurants
Overall Restaurant
Winner: Omar’s/501 Club
Finalists: Upper Crust Pizza Co., Godsey’s Grill
Americian Food
Winner: Godsey’s Grill
Finalists: Colton’s, Dixie Cafe
Deli
Winner: Heavenly Ham
Finalists: McAlister’s Gourmet Deli, Subway
Italian
Winner: Olive Garden
Finalists: Lazzari’s, Piero’s Restaurant & Club
Chinese
Winner: Kirin
Finalists: Hong Kong Restaurant, China Buffet
Japanese
Winner: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Finalists: Hiro Japanese Cuisine, Shogun
Thai
Winner: Sai Thai Cuisine
Finalists: Kumarn, Oriental Express
Mexican
Winner: El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: TaMolly’s, Salsa’s Grill
Barbecue
Winner: Demo’s Barbeque
Finalists: Whole Hog Cafe, Dexter’s Bar-B-Que
Family-friendly
Winner: Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Finalists: Colton’s, Dixie Cafe
Romantic
Winner: Omar’s/501 Club
Finalists: Piero’s Restaurant & Club, Lazzari’s
Coffee House
Winner: Coffee Gallery & Dessert Bar
Finalists: Starbucks, Seattle Grind
Business Lunch
Winner: Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Finalists: Godsey’s Grill, O’Charley’s
Plate Lunch
Winner: Chef’s In Downtown Cafe
Finalists: Ann’s Restaurant, Demo’s Barbeque
Breakfast
Winner: Cracker Barrell
Finalists: IHOP, Front Page Cafe
Burger
Winner: Godsey’s Grill
Finalists: Fat City Grill, Shorty Small’s Fresh Express
Pizza
Winner: Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Finalists: Pizza Inn, Fox Pizza
Catfish
Winner: Ron’s Catfish Buffet
Finalists: Ed’s Country Catfish, Catfish Cafe
Tea
Winner: McAlister’s Gourment Deli
Finalists: Upper Crust Pizza Co.
San Francisco Bread Company
Salad
Winner: Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Finalists: Ruby Tuesday, O’Charley’s
Steak
Winner: Omar’s/501 Club
Finalists: Colton’s, Outback Steakhouse
Dessert
Winner: Omar’s/501 Club
Finalists: Andy’s Frozen Custard, Chili’s
Ice Cream
Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard
Finalists: Shake’s Frozen Custard, Baskin-Robbins
Buffet
Winner: Ron’s Catfish Buffet
Finalists: Ryan’s, Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
Sushi
Winner: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Finalists: Hiro, Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
Caterer
Winner: Godsey’s Grill
Finalists: Loretta’s Catering, Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Chef
Winner: Omar Barry of Omar’s
Finalists: Ricky Hoskins of O’Charley’s
Spencer Young of Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Bartender
Winner: Mike Tinsley
Finalists: Cristi Crego, Dillan Riley
Goods & Services
Shopping Center
Winner: The Mall at Turtle Creek
Finalists: Caraway Plaza, The Shoppes at Hilltop
Supermarket
Winner: Kroger
Finalists: WalMart, Bill’s Fresh Market
Antiques
Winner: 49 South Flea Market
Finalists: Ole Town Mall, Antiques Etc. Mall
Furniture
Winner: Hank’s Fine Furniture
Finalists: Weekends Furniture, I. O. Metro
Gift Shop
Winner: Petty’s Hallmark Shop
Finalists: Froggie’s Full Sun, Posey Peddler
Music Supply
Winner: Back Beat Music
Finalists: Hasting’s, Guit-Down Music Emporium
Shoes
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: Shoe Carnival, Journey’s
Bookstore
Winner: Barnes & Noble
Finalists: Books a Million, Hasting’s
Women’s clothing
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: Rockstar Clothing & Guitars, Steamroller Blues
Men’s clothing
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: The Buckle, American Eagle
Children’s clothing
Winner: The Children’s Place
Finalists: Patty Cakes/Blue Moon, Pitter Patter
Architect
Winner: Stuck Associates Architects, Inc
Finalists: Mark Cahoon (Cahoon Steiling Studio),
John Mixon (Little & Assoc. Architects)
Home Builder
Winner: Steve Schmidt
Finalists: Georgi Baker, Jim Able
Commercial Builder
Winner: David Onstead
Finalists: HP Development, CNI
Pools and Spas
Winner: Tallulah Pools, Inc.
Finalists: Morgan Buildings & Spas, Environments by Arkansas Pools & Spas
Sporting Goods
Winner: Hibbett Sports
Finalists: Play it Again Sports, Gearhead Outfitters
Toy Store
Winner: J. Christopher Toys & Collectibles
Finalists: Toy Castle, Target
Florist
Winner: Posey Peddler
Finalists: Heather’s Way Flowers & Plants, Green Leaf Florist
Tech Support
Winner: Millenium 3, Inc
Finalists: Best Buy Geek Squad, PC Doc
Pet Groomer
Winner: Petco
Finalists: Vet Care, Rita Smith at The Polished Paw
Veterinarian
Winner: Vetcare
Finalists: Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, Southwest Drive Animal Clinic
Dry Cleaner
Winner: Magic Touch
Finalists: Massanelli’s, Classic Cleaners
Bank
Winner: Liberty Bank
Finalists: Iberia Bank, Simmons First Bank
Brokerage Firm
Winner: Edward Jones Investments
Finalists: Wells Fargo Advisers, Merrill Lynch
Lawyer
Winner: Mark Rees
Finalists: Curtis Hitt, Skip Mooney
Physician
Winner: Dr. Joseph O. Sams
Finalists: Dr. William Hurst, Dr. Scott W. Hoke
Dentist
Winner: Kelly-Gwynne Fergus
Finalists: Todd Higginbotham, Lauren Harmon
Day Care
Winner: Discovery Island Learning Center
Finalists: The Learning Center, Montessori School of Jonesboro
Barber Shop
Winner: Sport Clips
Finalists: Icon, Ideal Baber Shop
Hair Salon
Winner: The Shop
Finalists: Jagged Edge, SugarFree RockStar
Tanning Salon
Winner: Club Tan Studios
Finalists: Premiere Tans, Vegas Tan Co.
Spa
Winner: Eden Spa & Boutique
Finalists: The Vue, Roman Touch
Manicure/Pedicure
Winner: Diva
Finalists: The Vue, Eden
Aesthetician
Winner: Virginia McIntosh
Finalists: Brenda Craft, Linda King
Massage Therapist
Winner: Ashley Jones at Eden
Finalists: Vicki at Jagged Edge, Brandi at The Vue
Jeweler
Winner: Kay Jewelers
Finalists: Pagan’s Jewelry, Zale’s Jewelry
Pharmacy
Winner: Walgreens
Finalists: Target, WalMart
Auto Dealership
Winner: Central Dealerships of Jonesboro
Finalists: Frank Fletcher Dodge Chrysler Jeep,
Cavenaugh Auto Group
Funeral Home
Winner: Emerson Funeral Home
Finalists: Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home,
Gregg Funeral Home
Entertainment Venue
Winner: Brickhouse Grill
Finalists: Malco Hollywood Cinema,
ASU Convocation Center
Travel Agency
Winner: Travel With Us Tours & Cruises
Finalists: International Tours
Private School
Winner: Ridgefield Christian School
Finalists: Montessori School of Jonesboro,
Blessed Sacrament School
Garden Store
Winner: Harmony Gardens
Finalists: Bennett’s Nursery, Lowe’s
Lawn Care
Winner: Pope Lawn Care
Finalists: Craig Lawn Services, Tosh Lawn Care
Eyewear
Winner: Elite Eyecare & Optical
Finalists: Sunglass Hut, LensMasters
Art Gallery
Winner: Sean Shrum
Finalists: Sarah Howell, Sam Jones IV
Internet Provider
Winner: Suddenlink
Finalists: Ritter Communications, AT&T
Real Estate Firm
Winner: Fred Dacus Associates
Finalists: Steve Doty Properties,
Re/Max Real Estate
Golf Course
Winner: Sage Meadows
Finalists: Jonesboro Country Club,
Ridgepointe Country Club
Health Club
Winner: The Trim Gym
Finalists: Joey Perry’s 24 Hour Fitness,
NEA Clinic Wellness Center
People, Places & Things
Artist
Winner: Sean Shrum
Finalists: Sara Howell, Cat Nutt
Musician
Winner: D. Farrel-Tuxedo Flame Throwers
Finalists: Kristy Scott, Grant Garland
Photographer
Winner: Courtney Fitzwater
Finalists: Joey Glaub, Pinkston’s
Teacher
Winner: Leslie Reed-Brookland
Finalists: J. Klotz-ASU, A. Trammel-Westside
Coach
Winner: John Brady-ASU
Finalists: Mark McCord-Nettleton,
Randy Coleman-JHS
Business Leader
Winner: Ben Burris
Finalists: Todd Higginbotham, Chad Hollifield
Non-profit Organization
Winner: Smile for a Lifetime
Finalists: DDS4NEA, Junior Auxillary
Fund-raising Event
Winner: Red Dress Gala
Finalists: Relay for Life, Charity Ball
School District
Winner: Valley View
Finalists: Brookland, Jonesboro
Radio Station
Winner: Kiss FM 101.9
Finalists: Fox 104.9, Hot 107.5
Television Personality
Winner: Diana Davis
Finalists: Ryan Vaughn, Lauren Payne
Radio Personality
Winner: Trey Stafford
Finalists: Brandon Baxter, Nicole Slayton