On Wednesday October 8, the Syracuse New Times invited the 2014 Best of Syracuse® winners to the Hank Sauer Room at NBT Bank Stadium for a Best of Syracuse soiree!
Special thanks goes out to our friends at the Syracuse Chiefs, Bacon Bandits, Coppertop Tavern, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, King Davids, Lemongrass, Middle Ages Brewing Co,. Twin Trees Too! and Wegmans for providing refreshments, and to DJ Slammin’ Sam (Sam Vecchio) for providing tunes throughout the evening.
For the complete list of Best of Syracuse 2014 Winners – CLICK HERE
Below are the Best of Syracuse 2014 Winner Photos. All photos by Michael Davis.
Best Neighborhood Market – Nichols Supermarket
Pictured: Mike Hennigan, Tom Tange, Peggy Izzo, Peter Deyer, Kyle Mathis.
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Best Country Band – Custom Taylor Band
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Best Blues Band – Los Blancos
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Best Karaoke Venue – Singers Karaoke Club
Pictured: Michael Meredith, Holly Berlin, Jeramy Scharmach
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Best Late Night Munchies Spot – Mama Nancy’s
Pictured: Anthony Rinaldi, Alex Daniel
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Best Hip Hop Artist/Band – Sophistafunk
Pictured: Jack Brown
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Best LGBT Friendly Restaurant and Bar – Laci’s Tapas Bar
Pictured: Laura Serway and Cindy Seymour
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Best Club DJ – DJ Slammin’ Sam
Pitcured:Sam Vecchio
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Best Dance or Gynastics Program – CNY Gym Centre
Pictured: Michelle Gregory and Lauren Gresens
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Best Breakfast Spot – Mother’s Cupboard
Pictured: Haley Greene, Taylor Greene, Pete Greene, Mike Larrabee, Amy Easton, Bonnie Celi, Susi Cowher
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Best Bartender – Alicia Maurer (J. Ryan’s and Cobblestone)
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Best Local Reporter – Lisa Spitz
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Best Sandwich Shop – Brooklyn Pickle
Pictured: Mariah LaBrake and Sidney McOzork
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Best Localist – Chris Fowler
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Best Thai Restaurant – Lemongrass
Pictured: Ploy Chapman and Kayoung Nam
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Best Local Columnist – Sean Kirst
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Best Cover Band – Under the Gun
Pictured: Jeff Lenzen, Mark Reagan, Jimmy Falco
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Best Zumba – Dancing Kats
Pictured: Kat Bombard, Jo Sweredoski, Lu Phillips, Kelsi Deyo, Kaelyn Rowley, MJ Morales, Cristina Battle, Chris Yost, Terri Kennedy, Alisa Hoff, Mary Kate Haunesser
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Best Bowling Alley – Flamingo Bowl
Pictured: Jack Hamlin and Mary Jo Hamlin
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Best Sushi and Best Asian Restaurant – Ichiban Steakhouse
Pictured: Heather McCrone and Jolene Gauthier
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Best Music Festival – Taste of Syracuse
Picture: Carrie Wojtaszek and Brittney Hines
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Best Trivia Night – Coleman’s (Syracuse Trivia)
Pictured: Brian Cocca
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Best Ethnic Festival – Syracuse Irish Festival
Best Local Pet Store – Dog Daze Pet Shop
Pictured Dave and Ruth Sturgis
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Best Children’s Party Entertainer – Doug “The Bubble Man” Rougeux
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Best Jazz Band – The Black Lites
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Best Family Restaurant – Coppertop Tavern
Pictured: Sue Carrington and Kelly Henning
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Best Consignment Shop/ Second Hand Shop – Plato’s Closet
Pictured: Lucia Reyes and Jessica Joseph
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Best New York State Wine – Red Cat Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Pictured: Brad Phillips
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Best Early Childhood Program – Jowonio School
Pictured: Katie May, Lori Salle, Ellen Barnes, Jennifer Petrie, Brenda Catarelli
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Best Pizza – Twin Trees Too!
Pictured: Jessica Rescignano and Dan Ross
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Best Food Truck – Bacon Bandits
Pictured: Gary Wurster and Chris Dambach
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Best After School Program – YMCA of Greater Syracuse
Pictured: Liz Horne-Baxter, Nick Pallotta, Kat Kane, Danielle LaTour, Holly Kontak
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Best Motor Race Track – Watkins Glen International
Pictured: Andrew Smith, Jeff Nelson
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Best Party Place for Kids – WonderWorks
Pictured: Jessica Primavera, Ashlee Trautner, Ashley Doss
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Best Restaurant for Veggie/Vegan Dish – Strong Hearts Cafe
Pictured: Devan Coon, Kathryn Daly, Bill Crate
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Best Sports Bar – Sharkey’s Bar and Grill
Pictured: Kristin Nichols, Frank Yaizzo
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Best Coffee – Dunkin Donuts
Pictured: Tom Santurri, Dave Eckhart, Roy Clark
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Best Gym – Aspen Athletic Club
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Best Adult Club – Paradise Found
Pictured: DJ Crow, Jazmine, Belle
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Best Gas Station Pizza – Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes
Pictured: Andrew Franco, Glenn White, David Haynes
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Best Professional Photographer – Sarah Heppell
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Multiple awards – Dinosaur BBQ
Pictured: Emily Whalen and Bob Baker
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Best Bar – Empire Brewing Company
Pictured: MJ Arbour, Daniel Stein
Best Rock Group – Elephant Mountain
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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant – King David’s
Pictured: Nader Hatem
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Best Library – Onondaga Free Library
Pictured: Chantal Sparkes, Susan Morgan, Alyssa Newton
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Best Arts Classes – Everson Museum
Pictured: Kimberly Griffith, Qiana Williams
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Best Female Vocalist – Julia Goodwin
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Best Male Vocalist – Joe Altier
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Best Theater – Syracuse Stage
Pictured: Jeffrey Woodward and Patrick Finlon
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Best Place to Buy Baby Items – Babies R’ Us
Pictured: Kevin Simon and Carrie Murray
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Best Bed and Breakfast – Sherwood Inn
Pictured: Jennifer Carter, Meredith Welch
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Best Local Brew – Syracuse Pale Ale, Middle Ages Brewing Company
Pictured: Isaac Rubenstein, Marc Rubenstein, Cheryl Mann, Trevor Osgood, Matthew Vogelsang
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Best Radio Personalities – Ted and Amy (93Q)
Pictured: Amy Robbins, Ted Long, Tom Mitchell
Best Wedding Band/DJ – Salt City Sound Machine
Pictured: Jason Paussa
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Best TV Personality – Wayne Mahar
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Best Dance Spot – LAVA Nightclub
Pictured: Justin Yeomans and Joe Campbell
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For the complete list of Best of Syracuse 2014 Winners – CLICK HERE
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