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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