2011 readers choice awards
OVERALL RESTAURANT
Winner: Godsey’s
Finalists: Omar’s, Skinny J’s
AMERICAN FOOD
Winners (tie): Godsey’s, Fat City
Finalist: Skinny J’s
DELI
Winner: McAlister’s Deli
Finalists: Honeybaked Ham,
San Fransisco Bread Co.
ITALIAN
Winner: Lazzari Italian Oven
Finalists: Olive Garden, Piero’s
CHINESE
Winner: Kirin
Finalists: Dragon City, Hong Kong
JAPANESE
Winner: Fuji
Finalists: Hiro, Shogun
THAI
Winner: Sai Thai Cuisine
Finalist: Kumarn Premier Thai Cuisine
MEXICAN
Winner: El Acapulco
Finalists: Ta Molly’s, Chipotles Grill
BARBECUE RESTAURANT
Winner: Demo’s
Finalist: Couch’s
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Winner: Chick-fil-A
Finalists: Fat City Grill, Cracker Barrel
ROMANTIC
Winner: Omar’s
Finalists: Lazzari Italian Oven, Piero’s
COFFEE HOUSE
Winner: Seattle Grind
Finalists: Shadrachs, Starbucks
BUSINESS LUNCH
Winner: Godsey’s
Finalists: San Francisco Bread Co.,
Sue’s Kitchen
PLATE LUNCH
Winner: Chef’s In Downtown Café
Finalists: Ann’s, Sue’s Kitchen
BREAKFAST
Winner: Cracker Barrel
Finalists: IHOP, Front Page Café
BURGER
Winner: Godsey’s
Finalists: Fat City Grill, Skinny J’s
PIZZA
Winner: Upper Crust
Finalists: Larry’s, Pizza Inn
CATFISH
Winner: Ron’s Catfish Buffet
Finalists: Ed’s Catfish, Catfish Café
TEA
Winner: McAllister’s Deli
Finalists: San Francisco Bread Co., Sonic
SALAD
Winner: Upper Crust
Finalists: Ruby Tuesday, Godsey’s
STEAK
Winner: Omar’s
Finalists: Skinny J’s, Outback Steak House
DESSERT
Winner: Local Culture Frozen Yogurt
Finalists: Chili’s, Andy’s Frozen Custard
ICE CREAM
Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard
Finalists: Local Culture Frozen Yogurt,
Baskin Robbins
BUFFET
Winner: Ryan’s
Finalists: Chef’s In Downtown Café,
Ron’s Catfish
SUSHI
Winner: Fuji
Finalists: Hiro, Sai Thai
CATERER
Winner: Loretta’s
Finalists: Godsey’s, Sue’s Kitchen
CHEF
Winner: Omar Barry (Omar’s)
Finalists: James Best (Skinny J’s), Lisa Godsey (Godsey’s)
BARTENDER
Winner: Barry Fowler (Godsey’s)
Finalists: Kevin Criss (Godsey’s),
Bill Midkiff (Cregeen’s)
SHOPPING CENTER
Winner: The Mall at Turtle Creek
Finalists: Downtown Main Street, Elk Park
SUPERMARKET
Winner: Kroger
Finalists: Bill’s Fresh Market, WalMart
ANTIQUES
Winner: 49 Antiques
Finalists: Checkerboard, Three Junk Ladies
FURNITURE
Winners (tie): IO Metro, Ashley Furniture
Finalist: Harris Furniture
GIFT SHOP
Winner: Froggie’s Full Sun
Finalists: Petty’s Hallmark,
St. Bernards Gift Shop
MUSIC SUPPLY
Winner: Back Beat Music
Finalists: Hastings, Best Buy
SHOES
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: Shoe Carnival, Gearhead Outfitters
BOOKSTORE
Winner: Barnes and Noble
Finalists: Books A Million, Hastings
WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: Steamroller Blues, Kohls
MEN’S CLOTHING
Winner: Dillard’s
Finalists: The Buckle, Kohls
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
Winner: The Children’s Place
Finalists: Pitter Patter, Baby Gap
ARCHITECT
Winner: Stuck Associates
Finalists: Brackett-Krennerich & Associates, Cahoon
HOME BUILDER
Winner: M. L. Goad
Finalists: Jim Able, Nix Construction
COMMERCIAL BUILDER
Winner: CNI
Finalists: Tate, Nix
POOL/SPA
Winner: Tallulah Pools, Inc.
Finalists: Environments, Morgan
SPORTING GOODS
Winner: Hibbett Sports
Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters,
Play it Again Sports
TOY STORE
Winner: J. Christopher Toys & Gifts
Finalists: Toy Castle, Target
FLORIST
Winner: Posey Peddler
Finalists: Heather’s Way, Froggie’s Full Sun
TECH SUPPORT
Winner: Millenium 3 Inc.
Finalists: Kevin Watkins, Ritter, Best Buy
PET GROOMER
Winner: Petco
Finalists: Pet Quarters,
Jonesboro Family Pet Hospital
VETERINARIAN
Winner: Dr. Jim Guntharp
(Jonesboro Family Pet Hospital)
Finalists: Vetcare, Dr. Rodney Vaughn (Hilltop)
DRY CLEANER
Winner: Massanelli’s
Finalists: Magic Touch, Martin’s
BANK
Winner: Liberty Bank
Finalists: Simmons First Bank, Regions Bank
BROKERAGE FIRM
Winner: Merrill Lynch
Finalists: Edward Jones, Stephen’s
LAWYER
Winner: Scott Emerson
Finalists: Mark Reese, Skip Mooney Jr.
PHYSICIAN
Winner: Dr. Scott Hoke
Finalists: Dr. William Hurst,
Dr. Jane Sneed, Dr. Steve Golden
DENTIST
Winner: Dr. Todd Higginbottham
Finalists: Dr. Jeremy Adams, Dr. John Rowe
ORTHODONTIST
Winner: Dr. Ben Burris – Braces by Burris
Finalists: Dr. Kelly-Gwynne Fergus-Fergus Orthodontics,
Wagner and Weaver Orthodontics
DAY CARE
Winner: Discovery Island
Finalists: Hilltop, First United Methodist, Walnut Street Baptist
BARBER SHOP
Winner: Sport Clips
Finalists: City Barber, Ideal
HAIR SALON
Winner: Jagged Edge
Finalists: The Shop, The Vue
TANNING SALON
Winner: Premiere Tans
Finalists: Vegas Tans, Club Tan
SPA
Winner: Eden
Finalists: The Vue, Roman Touch
MANICURE/PEDICURE
Winner: Diva
Finalists: Eden, Jagged Edge
AESTHETICIAN
Winner: Jay Burns (Jagged Edge)
Finalists: Virginia McIntosh (Eden),
Melanie Greeno (NEA), Linda King (Eden)
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Winner: Butler Therapy Center
Finalists: Vickie Exum (Jagged Edge),
Julie Johnson (Juliana’s), Ashley Jones (Eden)
JEWELER
Winner: Pagan’s
Finalists: Kay, George’s
PHARMACY
Winner: Walgreen’s
Finalists: Soo’s, Super D
AUTO DEALERSHIP
Winner: Central Dealerships
Finalists: Cavenaugh Auto Group, Glenn Sain Ford
FUNERAL HOME
Winner: Emerson Funeral Home
Finalists: Farmer’s Roller Union, Gregg Funeral Home
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Winner: Malco Hollywood Cinema 16
Finalists: Brickhouse Grill, ASU Convocation Center
TRAVEL AGENCY
Winner: Travel With Us
Finalist: International Tours
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Winner: Ridgefield Christian Schools
Finalists: Blessed Sacrament, Concordia Christian Academy
GARDEN STORE
Winner: Lowe’s
Finalists: Harmony Gardens, Bennett’s
LAWN CARE
Winner: Sartin Services Lawncare & Nursery Inc.
Finalists: Pope Lawn Care, Lowe’s
EYEWEAR
Winner: LensMasters
Finalists: Elite, Wood-Hoffman
ART GALLERY
Winner: Sean Shrum
Finalists: Sara Howell, Gallery 451
INTERNET PROVIDER
Winner: Suddenlink
Finalists: Ritter Communications, AT&T
REAL ESTATE FIRM
Winner: Fred Dacus Associates
Finalists: Crye-Leike, Remax
GOLF COURSE
Winner: Sage Meadows
Finalists: Jonesboro Country Club, Ridgepointe
HEALTH CLUB
Winner: The Trim Gym
Finalists: NEA Baptist Clinic Wellness Center, 10 Fitness
ARTIST
Winner: Sean Shrum
Finalists: Sara Howell, Elizabeth Hubbard
PHOTOGRAPHER
Winner: Courtney Fitzwater
Finalists: Joey Glaub, Emily Cottingham
TEACHER
Winner: Lauren Dale (Nettleton)
Finalists: Amanda Turner, Jennifer McCormick, JoAnne Cahoon, Mona Broadaway
COACH
Winner: Randy Coleman (Jonesboro High School)
Finalists: Hugh Freeze (ASU), Amanda Turner (MAC)
BUSINESS LEADER
Winner: Ben Burris
Finalists: Chris Barber, Harold Perrin
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Winner: Smile for a Lifetime
Finalists: Junior Auxiliary, St. Bernard’s Development Foundation
FUND RAISING EVENT
Winner: Charity Ball
Finalists: Sunset Safari, St. Jude’s Super Bowl Stravaganza
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Winner: Valley View
Finalists: Jonesboro, Nettleton
RADIO STATION
Winner: 104.9 The FOX
Finalists: 101.7 KISS FM, KFIN 107.9 FM
TELEVISION PERSONALITY
Winner: Diana Davis
Finalists: Ryan Vaughan, Craig Rickert
RADIO PERSONALITY
Winner: Trey Stafford
Finalists: Brandon Baxter, Rick Christian