2011 Best of the West Awards: The Winners Have Been Announced!

The mission of Downtown Short Pump, after first and foremost being the go-to place for news and community information in the Far West End, has been to highlight local businesses in an area seen by many as really only having chain restaurants and big box stores. We’re happy to prove this theory wrong again for the second year by revealing your votes for the 2011 Best of the West Awards– many of them locally-owned.

September 15, 2011; 12:04 PM • by Downtown Short Pump Staff

The mission of Downtown Short Pump, after first and foremost being the go-to place for news and community information in the Far West End, has been to highlight local businesses in an area seen by many as really only having chain restaurants and big box stores. We’re happy to prove this theory wrong again for the second year by revealing your votes for the 2011 Best of the West Awards– many of them locally-owned.

About a month ago, we took your nominations for each award category. The following week, we took the top five or six venues nominated in each category and put them up for voting by our readers, and we thank you for your hundreds and hundreds of votes (more than triple the number votes last year).

Just like last year, all first place winners will receive a hand-delivered framed plaque of their award in the coming weeks.

You can view 2010 winners here.

Best Pizzeria

California Pizza Kitchen

First and second runners up, respectively: Ledo Pizza & Pasta & Nonna’s Pizzeria

 

Best Bar/Pub

Keagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

First and second runners up, respectively: The Wine Loft & Capital Ale House

 

Best Breakfast/Brunch

Boychik’s Deli

First and second runners up, respectively: Mimi’s Cafe & Satterwhite’s

 

Best Burger

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

First and second runners up, respectively: Cheeburger Cheeburger & Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

 

Best Seafood

Kona Grill

First and second runners up, respectively: The White Anchovie (now going by Ironfish by Pescado’s) & Shackleford’s Restaurant & Raw Bar

 

Best Asian Cuisine

Chen’s Chinese Restaurant

First and second runners up, respectively: Tara Thai & Umi Sushi Bistro

 

Best Place for a First Date

The Wine Loft

First and second runners up, respectively: The Melting Pot & Maggiano’s Little Italy

 

Best Gift Shop

Tweed

First and second runners up, respectively: By Invitation Only & Babystuff & Kids 2

 

Best Clothing Store

Nordstrom

First and second runners up, respectively: Silver Parrot Boutique & The French Boutique

 

Best Family Outing

Children’s Museum of Richmond – Short Pump

First and second runners up, respectively: Deep Run Park & Short Pump Town Center

 

Best Live Music

Innsbrook After Hours

First and second runners up, respectively: Short Pump Town Center & Enzo’s Ristorante

 

Best Outdoor Seating/Patio

Cafe Caturra

First and second runners up, respectively: Enzo’s Ristorante & Keagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

 

Best New Restaurant of 2011

Keagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

First and second runners up, respectively: Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant & The White Anchovie (now going by Ironfish by Pescado’s)

 

Best Locally Owned Restaurant

Shackleford’s Restaurant & Raw Bar

First and second runners up, respectively: Mama Cucina & The White Anchovie (now going by Ironfish by Pescado’s)

 

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

First and second runners up, respectively: Johnny Rockets & Jason’s Deli

 

Best Happy Hour

Kona Grill

First and second runners up, respectively: Keagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant & The Wine Loft

 

Best Mexican Cuisine

Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant

First and second runners up, respectively: Mexico Restaurant & Casa Grande

 

Best Cafe/Sandwich Shop

Cafe Caturra

First and second runners up, respectively: Jimmy John’s & Padow’s Hams & Deli

 

Best Nail Salon

Polished Nail Salon

First and second runners up, respectively: Aura Salon & Spa & Nails 4 U

 

Best Desserts & Sweets

Sweet Frog

First and second runners up, respectively: Frostings & Maggie Moo’s

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