Best of Indy 2011: The Winners List
by NUVO Editors
We've tallied the thousands of votes NUVO readers cast in this year's Best of Indy poll. Here are the first place winners in each of our categories. Looking for more? You can download a pdf of the Best of Indy Issue to read more on the winners and find out second and third place results or browse the online issue.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA
(Best) Performing Arts Group: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
(Best) Theater: Indianapolis Repertory Theatre
(Best) Art Gallery: Stutz Art Space
(Best) Museum: Children's Museum
(Best) Film Festival: Heartland
(Best) Summer/Outdoor festival: Broad Ripple Art Fair
(Best) Comedy Venue: Crackers
(Best) Neighborhood/Cultural District: Broad Ripple
(Best) Public Art Installation: LOVE (Robert Indiana)
(Best) Public Park: White River State Park
(Best) Institution of Higher Learning: Butler University
(Best) Best place to volunteer: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Indiana
(Best) Best Charitable Event: Mutt Strut
(Best) Sports team (Professional): Indianapolis Colts
(Best) Sports team (College): Butler Men's Basketball
(Best) Radio Personalities: Bob and Tom (WFBQ)
(Best) Radio Station: WFYI
(Best) Blog/Web site: MOKB
(Best) Television station: WTHR 13
(Best) News anchor: Andrea Morehead WTHR
(Best) Sports reporter: Dave Calabro WTHR
(Best) Traffic reporter: Mimi Pearce WTHR
(Best) Weather forecaster: Angela Buchman WISH
MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE
(Best) Artist/Group: Rev. Peyton
(Best) Rock Artist/Group: Stereo Deluxe
(Best) Roots Artist/Group: Rev. Peyton
(Best) Punk Artist/Group: Gay Black Republican
(Best) Metal Artist/Group: Devil to Pay
(Best) Hip-Hop Artist/Group: Mudkids
(Best) Jazz Artist/Group: Rob Dixon
(Best) Blues Artist/Group: Max Allen Band
(Best) DJ/Promoter: Slater Hogan
(Best) Live Music (Bar/Club): Radio Radio
(Best) Live Music (Theater/Amphitheater) The Vogue
(Best) Live Music (All-ages): Murat Egyptian Room
(Best) Open Mic Night: Slippery Noodle Inn
(Best) Karaoke: Living Room Lounge
(Best) Place for Dancing: Talbott Street
(Best) Bartenders: Talbott Street
(Best) GBLT club/bar: Talbott Street
(Best) Jukebox: Alley Cat
(Best) Billiards/Pool: Alley Cat
(Best) Place to People Watch: Alley Cat
(Best) Place for Drink Specials: Scotty's Brewhouse
(Best) Bar Food: Scotty's Brewhouse
(Best) Place for Sports Fans: Scotty's Brewhouse
(Best) Mid-week Venue: Chatham Tap
(Best) Place for Suits: Nicky Blaine's
(Best) Place for Punks: Melody Inn
(Best) Place for Hippies: Mousetrap
(Best) Ultra-lounge: Blu
(Best) Place for Hooking up: Wild Beaver Saloon
(Best) Place for a Lap dance:
PT's
SHOP LOCAL
(Best) Indiana Wine: Oliver Winery
(Best) Indiana Beer: Sun King Brewing Co.
(Best) Local Liquor/Wine Retailer: Kahn's Fine Wine and Spirits
(Best) Source for Locally Grown: Broad Ripple Farmers' Market
(Best) Bikes & Bike Gear shopping: Indy Cycle Specialists
(Best) New/Used Car shopping: Butler Toyota Scion
(Best) Spa: Philipe's Day Spa
(Best) Hair Salon: The Vault
(Best) Yoga/Pilates Studio: CityYoga
(Best) Health/Fitness Center: YMCA Jordan
(Best) Music shopping: LUNA Music
(Best) Tattoo/Piercing Studio: Metamorphosis
(Best) Smoking Accessory shopping: Magic Bus
(Best) Adult Toy shopping: Cirilla's
(Best) Sweets shopping: The Flying Cupcake
(Best) Book shopping: Big Hat Books
(Best) Flower shopping: McNamara
(Best) Gift shopping: Silver/At Home in the City
(Best) Men's Fashion shopping: Broad Ripple Vintage
(Best) Women's Fashion shopping: Pitaya
(Best) Vintage/Consignment shopping: Broad Ripple Vintage
(Best) Antique shopping: Midland Antique Mall
FOOD & DRINK
(Best) Chinese: Oriental Inn
(Best) Japanese: Naked Tchopstix
(Best) Thai: Siam Square
(Best) Indian: India Garden
(Best) Italian: Mama Carolla's Old Italian
(Best) Spanish/Mexican: BARcelona Tapas
(Best) Greek/Mediterranean: Santorini Greek Kitchen
(Best) Middle Eastern/No. African: Saffron Café
(Best) Vegan/Vegetarian: 3 Sisters Café
(Best) Breakfast/Brunch: Café Patachou
(Best) Late Night: Hot Box
(Best) Romantic Dining: Mama Carolla's Old Italian
(Best) Deli/Sandwich Shop: Shapiro's Delicatessen
(Best) Burgers: Boogie Burger
(Best) Pizza: Bazbeaux
(Best) Burrito: La Hacienda
(Best) Steak: St. Elmo Steakhouse
(Best) Wings: Scotty's Brewhouse
(Best)Pork Tenderloin: Mug-n-Bun
(Best) English/Celtic Pub: Chatham Tap
(Best) Upscale Dining: St. Elmo Steakhouse
(Best)Budget-minded: Yats
(Best) New Restaurant: Ball & Biscuit
(Best)Restaurant: Yats
(Best) Coffeehouse: Calvin Fletcher
(Best) Wait Staff: Scotty's Brewhouse
(Best) Winebar/Wine List: Corner Wine Bar
(Best) Brew Pub/Tasting Room: Sun King Brewing Co.
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