CP CHOICE . 2007
Congratulations to all the winners!
Real Estate
New Architecture: Leopard St. Condominiums
Neighborhood To Buy Real Estate: South Philly
Neighborhood to Rent: Midtown Village
Real Estate Agency: ReMax Cityspace
Fashion & Retail
Accessory Store: Arcadia Boutique
Antique Store: Vintage Modern
Beer Distributor: Foodery
NOTE TO READERS: While the Foodery has a wonderful selection of beers (See Also: Best Place to Buy a Mixed 6 Pack), Bella Vista was your Beer Distributor of Choice.
Bookstore: The Book Trader
Clothing Boutique: Delicious Boutique
Cosmetic & Body Store: Sephora
Department Store: Daffy's
Florist: South Street Florist
Grocery Store: Trader Joe's
Jewelry Store: Tiffany & Co.
Kids' Store: Born Yesterday
Men's Clothing: Made to Order
Tech Shop: Springboard Media
Vintage Store: Buffalo Exchange
Women's Clothing: Arcadia
Eyeglasses Retailer: Modern Eye
Jeans Store: Matthew Izzo
Photo & Digital Processing: Ritz
Recording Studio: Cheek's
Local Designer: Carrie Collins
Thrift Store: Philly AIDS Thrift
Hardware Store: 10th Street Hardware
Sporting Goods Retailer: City Sports
Comic Book Store: Brave New Worlds
Magazine Selection: Barnes and Noble
Drycleaners: Yoon's Cleaners
Laundromat: U Do We Do on 42rd and Locust
Place to buy last minute gifts: AIA
Paper Goods Retailer: Paper on Pine
Intimate and Risque Apparel: Delicious
Health & Wellness
Facial: Courtney @ the Loews
Health Store: Trader Joe's
Mani/Pedi: East End Salon
Massage: Balance in the Loews-Santana
Men's Grooming: Salon Thalia
Personal Trainer: Luke Shechtman
Chiropractor: Dr. Kimberly Timmons
Dentist: Dr. Deborah Backiel
Colorist: Michael @ East End Salon
Culture & Education
Academic University: University of Pennsylvania
Art Gallery: Always by Design
Dance Company: Koresh Dance Company
Cultural Event: Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
Educational Program: Curtain Call Creations
Museum: The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Performing Arts Venue: The Kimmel Center
Theatre Company: Lantern Theater Company
Entertainment & Nightlife
After Hours: TIE: Pure & Ruba
Cause a Scene: Tattooed Mom's
Cocktail List: Continental
Gentlemen's Club: Delilah's
Happy Hour: Tattoed Mom's
Margarita: Cantina los Caballitos
Outdoor Bar: Standard Tap
Quizzo: Johnny Good Times
Sports Bar: Fox and Hound
Bachelor Party: Philly Roller Girls
Music Store: 8th Street Music
Drag Show: Bob and Barbara's
Music Venue: Johnny Brenda's
Bowling Alley: North Bowl
Bar to Watch a Game: O'Neal's
Bar You've Never Heard Of: The Dive
Bar With Best International Scene: Bubble House Sundae
Low Key Bar In A Pretentious Area: Sugar Mom's
Every Day Special: Bob and Barbara's
Non-digital Jukebox: Tattoed Mom's
Open Mic Night: Silk City
Dance Party: Fast Cheap & Out of Control
Local Comedian: Needles Jones
Karaoke Bar: Ray's Happy Birthday Bar
Relationships
Adult Store: The Pleasure Chest
Break Up Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Engagement Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
First Date Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Girls' Night Out: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Online Personals: Craigslist Missed Connections
Secret Rendezvous: Top of Whole Foods Parking Lot
Place to Buy First Date Outfit: Easy Pickins
Couples Counseling: Center for Families and Relationships
Food and Dining
Restaurant: Cantina Los Caballitos
Brunch: Honey's Sit and Eat
Cheap Eats: Reading Terminal Market
Chinese: Penang
NOTE TO READERS: Penang is definitely delicious food, but its origins are Malaysian. Be sure to check out runner up Sang Kee for authentic Chinese cuisine.
Late Night Menu: Royal Tavern
Mexican: Cantina Los Caballitos
Outdoor Dining: Cantina Los Caballitos
Restaurant Design: Budakhan
Restaurant Worth the Drive: "Fuji (Haddonfield, NJ)"
Splurge Restaurant: Morimoto
Steak House: Capital Grille
Cheesesteak: TIE: Tony Luke's and Jim's
Nachos: Cantina Los Caballitos
Milk Shake: Franklin Fountain
Bagel: South Street Bagel
Ice Cream: Capogiro Gelato
Food and Drink Specials: Cantina Los Caballitos
Gourmet Retailer: DiBruno Brothers
Happy Hour: Tattoed Mom's
Pretzel: Philly Soft Pretzel Factory
Noodle Bowl: TIE: Pho 75 and Vietnam
Small Plates: Bar Ferdinand
Restaurant with a View: Waterworks
Bloody Mary: Cantina Los Caballitos
Famers' Market: Reading Terminal Market
Lunch Special: Cantina Los Caballitos
Burrito: Cantina Los Caballitos
Place to Buy Mix 6 Packs: The Foodery
Romantic Spot: Waterworks