2011 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 90,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 140 winners competed with more than 8,800 nominees to be named the BEST of Detroit A-List. Check out the BEST of Detroit A-List to discover something new.

90,321 Total Votes
41,301 Voters
8,894 Nominees
140 Winners

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment, Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd Farmington MI 48334

Troy Gymnastics, Health and Fitness, Cheer and Gymnastics, 1600 W Maple Rd Troy MI 48084

Bell's Landscape Services, Inc, Summer Recreation, Garden Center, 28401 Haas Rd Wixom MI 48393

Godaiko, Great Meals, Sushi, 3115 Oak Valley Drive Suite F-145 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Little Gem Theatre, Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue Theater, 333 Madison St Detroit MI 48226

Ace Diamond Jewelers, Weddings, Fashion, Rings, Designer Jewelry, 13840 Michigan Ave Dearborn Dearborn MI 48126

Mill Street Grille, Cheap Eats, Restaurants, Wings, 12 S Mill St Pontiac MI 48342

Sound Advantage Systems, Auto, Car Stereo, 908 N Main St Rochester MI 48307

Darnell Choi Kwang-Do, Health & Fitness Health and Fitness, Martial Arts, 12632 10 Mile Rd South Lyon MI 48178

Arbor Hills Hair and Body Salon, Beauty, Waxing, 2295 S State St Ann Arbor MI 48104

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Museum: Detroit Institute of Arts
BEST Art Gallery: Detroit Institute of Arts
BEST Indie Theater: Main Art Theatre
BEST Live Comedy: Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

BEST Theatre Group: Satori Circus
BEST Theater: The Fox Theatre
BEST Local Bands: The Mega 80's

Auto Back to Top

BEST Auto Parts: Auto Zone
BEST Car Stereo: Car Tunes
BEST Custom Paint and Graphics: Custom Concepts Powder & Ceramic Coatings

BEST Car Wash: Jax Kar Wash & Auto Detailing
BEST Detailing: Jax Kar Wash & Auto Detailing
BEST Auto Repair: Mufflers and More

Beauty Back to Top

BEST Hair Salon: Allen May Salon & Spa
BEST Tanning: Chili Pepper's Tanning, Inc.
BEST Tattoo and Piercing: Electric Elephant Tattoos
BEST Facial: FACE Skincare~Medical~Wellness
BEST Day Spa: Indigo Salon, Spa and Boutique

BEST Massage: Irene's Myomassology Institute
BEST Barber: Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men
BEST Manicure and Pedicure: Nails By Vicki
BEST Hair Color: Salon Epiphany
BEST Waxing: V.I.P. Salon and Spa

Cheap Eats Back to Top

BEST Burger: Achatz Burgers
BEST Pizza: Buddy's Restaurant & Pizzeria
BEST Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings
BEST Coney Island: Leo's Coney Island

BEST Barbecue: Slows Bar BQ
BEST Breakfast: The Chocolate Gallery Cafe
BEST Sandwich Shop: 'wiches

Fashion Back to Top

BEST Lingerie: Bra~vo Intimates
BEST Women's Boutique: Clothing Cove
BEST Vintage and Resale: Consignment Clothier, Inc.
BEST Women's Accessories: Glitz and Ears

BEST Men's Clothing: Henry the Hatter
BEST Designer Jewelry: Kirk Masters and Sons Jewelers
BEST Women's Shoes: Lorla's
BEST Children's Clothing: Sofi Stella Children's Boutique & More

Great Meals Back to Top

BEST Sushi: Asahi Sushi
BEST Steakhouse: Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
BEST Vegetarian: Inn Season Cafe
BEST Italian: Italia Gardens
BEST New American: J.Baldwin's
BEST Family Restaurant: Ken's Country Kitchen
BEST Brunch: Ken's Country Kitchen
BEST Thai: Khom Fai: Thai Dining Experience

BEST Chinese: Kim's Chinese Restaurant
BEST Seafood: Mitchell's Fish Market Seafood Restaurant & Bar
BEST Greek: Pegasus Taverna
BEST Indian: Rangoli
BEST Mexican: Sagebrush Cantina
BEST Middle Eastern: Sahara Mediterranean Grill
BEST Romantic Restaurant: The Whitney

Health and Fitness Back to Top

BEST Bike Shop: American Cycle & Fitness
BEST Dance Studio: Dancers Edge Studio
BEST Cheer and Gymnastics: Midwest Xplosion Cheer and Dance
BEST Gym: Nth Degree Fitness
BEST Pilates Studio: Pure Element Pilates

BEST Sporting Goods: Refuge Skateboard Shop
BEST Yoga Studio: Spirit Rising Yoga & Healing
BEST Martial Arts: TNT Martial Arts
BEST Pole Dance Class: Vixen Fitness

Local Flavor Back to Top

BEST Pistons Player: Ben Gordon - CLOSED
BEST Stadium: Comerica Park
BEST Local Charity: Forgotten Harvest
BEST Hometown Company Gone National: Garden Fresh Gourmet

BEST Tigers Player: Justin Verlander
BEST Local Celebrity: Kid Rock
BEST Lions Player: Ndamukong Suh
BEST Red Wings Player: Nicklas Lidstrom - CLOSED

Local Media Back to Top

BEST Local Blogger: Bargains to Bounty
BEST Sportscaster: Bernie Smilovitz
BEST News Anchor: Carmen Harlan

BEST Meteorologist: Chuck Gaidica
BEST Radio Personality: Dave and Chuck "the Freak"

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Beer Selection: Ashley's Restaurant & Pub
BEST Jazz Club: Cliff Bell's
BEST Trendy Bar: Delux Lounge
BEST Neighborhood Bar: Dino's Lounge
BEST Brewpub: Fort Street Brewery
BEST Sports Bar: Hockeytown Cafe

BEST Dance Club: Luna Royal Oak
BEST Pool Hall: Main Street Billiards
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Necto
BEST Live Music Venue: The Magic Bag
BEST Irish Pub: The Old Shillelagh
BEST Bowling: Woodland Lanes

Pets Back to Top

BEST Boarding: Bark-A-Bout
BEST Couture: Celebrity Pets Co.
BEST Pet Sitting: Gentle Pet Protectors
BEST Dog Walker: Happy Tails Pet Sitting & Grooming, Inc.

BEST Veterinarians: Nucci Veterinary Clinic
BEST Pet Supplies: Premier Pet Supply
BEST Grooming: Scrubbers Self-Serve Dog Wash & Professional Grooming
BEST Training: Trainers Academy, LLC

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Comics: Back to the Past Comics and Pop Culture Warehouse
BEST Camera Shop: Camera Mart, Inc.
BEST Records and CDs: Dearborn Music
BEST New Furniture: Dixboro General Store
BEST Gift Shop: Dixboro General Store
BEST Arts & Crafts: Fabric Warehouse, LLC
BEST Fiber Arts Shop: Fabric Warehouse, LLC

BEST Housewares: Fratz' Consignment
BEST Musical Instruments: Gallagher's Music LLC
BEST Portrait Photography: Jen Priester Photography
BEST Bookstore: John K. King Used & Rare Books
BEST Children's Gifts: Muriel's Doll House & Toy Cottage
BEST Scrapbooking: Scrappy Chic
BEST Antiques: Town Peddler® Craft and Antique Mall

Specialty Food and Drink Back to Top

BEST Wine Shop: Center Street Cellar of Simply Wine Northville
BEST Coffee Shop: Chazzano Coffee
BEST Tea House: Goldfish Tea
BEST Bakery: The Cupcake Station

BEST Desserts: The Cupcake Station
BEST Gourmet Grocery: Vince and Joe's Gourmet Market
BEST Ice Cream Shop: Wyandotte Twist-N-Shout
BEST Cider: Yates Cider Mill

Summer Recreation Back to Top

BEST Festival: Armada Fair
BEST Miniature Golf: C.J. Barrymore's Sports & Entertainment
BEST Amusement: C.J. Barrymore's Sports & Entertainment
BEST Outdoor Concert Venue: DTE Energy Music Theatre

BEST Golf Course: Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
BEST Swimming Pool: Red Oaks Water Park
BEST Park: Stoney Creek
BEST Garden Center: Willow Greenhouse

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Cakes: Cake Nouveau
BEST Videographer: Complete Video Solutions
BEST Rings: Cooper & Binkley Jewelers
BEST Limousine: Dream Limousines, Inc.
BEST Music: Elysium Wedding Entertainment
BEST Caterer: Fat Chef In A Little Coat Catering Service, LLC
BEST Venue: Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters
BEST Photographer: Joshua Jobst Photography

BEST DJ: Mike Staff Productions
BEST Make-Up: Perfect Image Studio
BEST Rentals: ShutterBooth - Photo Booth
BEST Invitations: Talia's Creative Printing
BEST Wedding Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe
BEST Wedding Planner: Viva La Diva Events
BEST Flowers: Viviano Flower Shop

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