Thank you to the hundreds of Southwest readers who participated in Best of Southwest 2008, Southwest Orlando Bulletin's first survey of residents' favorite restaurants, places to reside, resorts, roller coasters and more. Congratulations to this year's winners:
Golf Club
1. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
2. MetroWest Golf Club
3. Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge
Day Spa
1. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
2. Totally Me!
3. Gaylord Palms
Place to Live
1. Dr. Phillips
2. Windermere
3. MetroWest
Park
1. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
2. Keene's Pointe
3. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Fine Dining Restaurant
1. Seasons 52
2. Antonio's Ristorante Sand Lake
(tie)
3. Ruth's Chris Steak House
3. Dan Marino's Tavern on the Lake
Dessert Locale
1. Dessert Lady
2. Seasons 52
3. The Cheesecake Factory
Wine Shop/Bar
1. WineStyles Wine & Gifts
2. Vines Grille & Wine Bar
3. Gran Cru
Reconstructive/Plastic Surgeon
1. George H. Pope, M.D., Orlando Plastic Surgery Center
2. Jan V. Karlin, M.D., Nova Cosmetic Center
3. James L. Baker Jr., M.D.
Family Restaurant
1. American Pie Pizza Co.
2. Cariera's Cucina Italiana
3. Carrabba's Italian Grill
Sushi
1. Amura Japanese Restaurant
2. Fuji Sushi
(tie)
3. Sushi Katana
3. Bonsai Sushi
3. Orchid Court Sushi Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Shopping Venue
1. The Mall at Millenia
2. The Florida Mall
3. Prime Outlets
Fast Food Restaurant
1. Chick-fil-A
2. McDonald's
(tie)
3. Five Guys Famous Burger and Fries
3. Moe's Southwest Grill
Lunch Locale
1. Press 101
2. Seasons 52
3. American Pie Pizza Co.
New Restaurant
1. Dan Marino's Tavern on the Lake
2. Jeffery's Restaurant & Piano Bar
3. Tang's Thai Cuisine
Roller Coaster
1. The Incredible Hulk at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure
2. Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Studios
3. Dueling Dragons at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure
Coffee
1. Starbucks Coffee
2. Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co. at Veranda Park
3. Dunkin' Donuts
Sports Bar
1. Orlando Ale House
2. Gator's Dockside
3. Buffalo Wild Wings
Fitness Center
1. Gold's Gym
2. Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center
3. Lifestyle Family Fitness
Resort
1. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
2. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
(tie)
3. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
3. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
Children's Birthday
1. My Kid's Gym
2. Studio 6
(tie)
3. Chuck E. Cheese
3. Monkey Joe's
Hair Salon
1. Kinkz Salon & Day Spa
2. Mondi Salon
3. Xander Blue Salon
Needed Improvement
1. Traffic/Roads
2. Increased police presence/crime reduction
3. More nature trails and bike trails
Wedding Location
1. Walt Disney World Resort
2. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
3. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Charity Gala
1. Player's Ball, benefiting The Bridges of Light Foundation
2. Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation, co-benefiting Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Inc. and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc.
3. Orlando Magic Black Ties & Tennies Gala, benefiting the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation
Public Figure
1. Arnold Palmer
2. Teresa Jacobs
3. Tiger Woods
|
|
