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2009 Readers Choice Winners
Food & Drink
Rookie of the Year: Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill-Bluffton
Favorite New Restaurant (Bluffton): Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill
Favorite New Restaurant (Hilton Head Island): Robert Irvine’s eat!
Hotel/Restaurant Bar: XO Lounge
Chef/Restaurant: Franz Auer, Old Oyster Factory
Caterer: Sandstone Catering
Restaurant for Steak: Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse
Restaurant for Seafood: Alexander’s
Restaurant for a Burger (Bluffton): Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Restaurant for a Burger (Hilton Head): Harold’s Diner
Restaurant for Pizza (Bluffton): Monster Pizza
Restaurant for Pizza (Hilton Head): Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs
Restaurant for Italian: Michael Anthony’s
Restaurant for Mexican: Mi Tierra
Restaurant for Lunch (Bluffton): Truffles
Restaurant for Lunch (Hilton Head): Red Fish
Restaurant for Brunch (Bluffton): Walnuts Cafe
Restaurant for Brunch (Hilton Head): Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café
Restaurant for Breakfast (Bluffton): Sippin’ Cow Cafe
Restaurant for Breakfast (Hilton Head): Skillets
Barbecue: Smokehouse
Restaurant for Sushi: Hinoki
Restaurant with Best Dessert Menu: Alexander’s
Restaurant with Best Wine Selection: Red Fish
Restaurant with Best Water Views: Old Oyster Factory
Bar/Pub (Bluffton): Katie O’Donald’s
Bar/Pub (Hilton Head): Black Marlin’s Hurricane Bar
Bartender (Bluffton): Ben Nelson, Cork’s
Bartender (Hilton Head): Dana Maffo, Tiki Hut
Happy Hour (Bluffton): Montana’s Grizzly Bar
Happy Hour (Hilton Head): WiseGuys
Liquor Store: Rollers Liquor and Party Store
Place for Coffee: Java Joe’s
Night Spot: The Jazz Corner
Bakery: Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Café
Deli/Sub Shop (Bluffton): Gruby’s New York Deli & Grill
Deli/Sub Shop (Hilton Head): Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs
Ice Cream/Gelato Shop: Hilton Head Ice Cream
Candy/Chocolate Shop: Chocolate Canopy
Services
Child Care Facility: Lowcountry Day Preschool
Lawyer/Attorney: Laurich &Wiseman, P.A.
Insurance Company: Kinghorn Insurance
Financial Advisor: William Foggo
Pet Service: Evergreen Pet Lodge
Wedding Venue: Windows on the Waterway
Florist: Flowers by Sue
Car Dealership: Hilton Head BMW
Auto Repair/Body Shop: H & H Auto Service
Bank: Wachovia
Health & Sports
Doctor: Dr. Wayne Johnson
Dentist: Dr. Kenneth Kowalyk
Chiropractor: Fraum Chiropractic
Veterinarian: Dr. Curtis Hennessey
Golf Pro: Matt Edlin
Private Golf Course: Long Cove
Public Golf Course: Old South
Tennis Pro: John Kerr, Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
Fitness Center (Bluffton): Fusion Fitness Center
Fitness Center (Hilton Head): Breakthrough Fitness Center
Shopping/Entertainment
Musician/Band: White Liquor
Art Gallery: Pink House Gallery of Fine Art
Sporting Goods Store: Go Tri Sports
Jewelry Store: Heritage Fine Jewelry
Women’s Clothing Store: The Porcupine
Men’s Clothing Store: Palmettoes
Shopping Center: Tanger Outlets
Gift/Novelty Shop (Bluffton): Markel’s Card and Gifts Shop
Gift/Novelty Shop (Hilton Head): Letter Perfect Too
Beauty
Hair Salon (Bluffton): Vanessa’s Hair Salon
Hair Salon (Hilton Head): Fifth Avenue
Nail Salon (Bluffton): Z Nails
Nail Salon (Hilton Head): Nail Pro
Spa: FACES Day Spa
Home
Landscaping Company: The Greenery
Builder/Remodeler: H2 Builders
Interior Designer/Firm: J Banks
Home Furnishings Store: HomeGoods
Carpet/Flooring Store: KPM Flooring
Pest Control Company: Hilton Head Exterminators
Heating & Air Company: Superior Heating & Air
Retirement Community: Sun City Hilton Head
