2008 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 51,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 108 winners competed with more than 2,700 nominees to be named the BEST of phl17 HOT LIST. Check out the BEST of phl17 HOT LIST to discover something new.

  • 51,715 Total Votes
  • 36,208 Voters
  • 2,781 Nominees
  • 108 Winners
Rock Lobster Club, Nightlife Philadelphia, Jazz & Blues Jazz Club, 221 North Columbus Avenue Philadelphia PA 19106    A Taste of Britain with Easy Elegance, Food Restaurants Specialty Food and Drink, Breakfast Tea House, 40 Berkley Rd Devon-Berwyn PA 19333 Redhouse Bagels, Cheap Eats Restaurants, Bagels Breakfast, 1542 Bristol Pike Bensalem PA 19020 Lagos, Fashion, Designer Jewelry Jewelry, 1735 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19103 Rick's Steaks, Cheap Eats, Cheesesteak, Sandwich Shop, 1625 Chestnut St # F6 Center City Philadelphia PA The Children's Boutique, Fashion Shopping, Children's Clothing Children's Gifts, 1702 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103    Modern Eye, Fashion, Eyewear, 145 S 13th St Philadelphia PA 19107 3419 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104 Institute of Contemporary Art, Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment, Museum, 118 S 36th St Philadelphia PA 19104 Old City Tans, Beauty, Tanning, 11 North 2nd Street (near corner of Market St.) Philadelphia PA 19106 Seven Mountains Spirit Fist Kung Fu, Health & Fitness Health and Fitness, Martial Arts, 723 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Arts and EntertainmentBack to Top

BEST Indie Theater
Broadway Theatre of Pitman
BEST Art Gallery
Mew Gallery
BEST Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art
BEST Comedy Club
The N Crowd
BEST Theatre Group
Upper Darby Summer Stage

BeautyBack to Top

BEST Wax
BeautyWorx Salon & Day Spa
BEST Massage
Body Serene Day Spa in Skippack
BEST Manicure and Pedicure
Diamond Spa
BEST Day Spa
Essentials Salon & Day Spa
BEST Hair Salon
Fresh Hair Studio
BEST Tanning
Island Sun Tanning
BEST Hair Color
Lotus Hair Design
BEST Tattoo and Piercing
Sink The Ink
BEST Facial
Style Masters Salon

Cheap EatsBack to Top

BEST Burger
Basically Burgers
BEST Hot Dog
Johnnie's Dog House
BEST Burrito
Mesa Fresh Mexican Grill
BEST Barbecue
Pig Daddy's BBQ
BEST Healthy Lunch
Pita Pit
BEST Wings
PJ Whelihan's Pub
BEST Sandwich Shop
Primo Hoagies
BEST Pizza
SliCE
BEST Cheesesteak
Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches
BEST Breakfast
Trolley Car Diner

FashionBack to Top

BEST Men's Shoes
Benjamin Lovell Shoes
BEST Children's Clothing
Butterflies and Bullfrogs
BEST Designer Jewelry
David Jay Jewelers
BEST Vintage and Resale
Forbidden Planett
BEST Women's Boutique
Honey B's Boutique
BEST Eyewear
I-Wear Optical Boutique, Inc
BEST Alterations and Tailoring
Pat and Anna Scioli Tailoring
BEST Women's Accessories
Pee Dee Bee Handbags
BEST Men's Clothing
Senor Clothiers for Him
BEST Maternity Apparel
Showing With Style
BEST Women's Shoes
SOLES, A shoe experience
BEST Lingerie
Tulips Lingerie and Intimate Apparel

Great MealsBack to Top

BEST Tapas
Amada
BEST New American
Black Lab Bistro
BEST Sushi
East Cuisine
BEST Mexican
El Vez Restaurant
BEST Vegetarian
Horizons - CLOSED
BEST Mediterranean
Konak Turkish Restaurant - CLOSED
BEST Seafood
Manny's Place
BEST Soul Food
Ms. Tootsie's Soul Food Cafe
BEST French
Savona
BEST Italian
Scannicchio's
BEST Steakhouse
The Capital Grille
BEST Romantic Restaurant
The Columbia Bar and Grille
BEST Brunch
The Radnor Hotel
BEST Indian
Tiffin
BEST Vietnamese
Vietnam Restaurant
BEST Thai
White Elephant Thai Cuisine
BEST Chinese
Yangming

Health and FitnessBack to Top

BEST Martial Arts
Balance Studios -- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
BEST Gym
Excellence Training Camps, Inc
BEST Bike Shop
Mike's Bikes
BEST Dance Studio
MM2 Modern Dance
BEST Yoga Studio
Moyo Yoga
BEST Running Gear
North Wales Running Company
BEST Pilates Studio
Pilates and More
BEST Sporting Goods
Wayne Sporting Goods

NightlifeBack to Top

BEST Dance Club
Cavanaugh's River Deck
BEST Sports Bar
Chickie's and Pete's
BEST Trendy Bar
G
BEST Beer Selection
Grey Lodge Public House
BEST Live Music Venue
Keswick Theatre
BEST Brewpub
Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant
BEST Neighborhood Bar
National Mechanics
BEST Bowling
North Bowl
BEST Jazz Club
Ortliebs Jazz Haus - CLOSED
BEST Irish Pub
Shanachie Pub
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar
The Venture Inn

ShoppingBack to Top

BEST Records and CDs
AKA Music
BEST Cigar Shop
BnB International Cigars
BEST Camera Shop
Calumet Photo
BEST Gift Shop
Designed Treasures
BEST Furniture
Diamond Furniture
BEST Housewares
Hipster Home
BEST Custom Framing
Masterpieces Fine Art & Custom Framing, Inc.
BEST Children's Gifts
O'Doodle's
BEST Pet Supplies
ShopByBreed Pet Supplies
BEST Pet Services
Sniffles and Friends Dog Walkers
BEST Antiques
The Antique Store in Wayne
BEST Musical Instruments
The Cunningham Piano Company
BEST Bookstore
Wolfgang Books

Specialty Food and DrinkBack to Top

BEST Cheese Shop
Claudio Specialty Foods
BEST Ice Cream Shop
Daddy-O's Homemade Ice Cream & Water Ice
BEST Coffee Shop
Expresso Yourself - A New Earth Cafe
BEST Chocolate
Lore's Chocolates
BEST Gourmet Grocery
PASTIFICIO
BEST Tea House
Remedy Tea Bar
BEST Bakery
Sweet Jazmines Pastry Shop
BEST Water Ice
Yardley Ice House

WeddingsBack to Top

BEST Flowers
An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village
BEST Wedding Dresses
Baranette's Bridal Shoppe & Tuxedo
BEST Make-Up
Carolyn Diamond Makeup Artistry
BEST Videographer
CinemaCake Filmmakers
BEST Venue
Drexelbrook
BEST DJ
JMW Entertainment Group
BEST Rings
Robbins Diamonds
BEST Caterers
Sage Catering
BEST Tuxedo
Sagets Formal Wear
BEST Invitations
Silverbox Creative Studio
BEST Limousine
Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services
BEST Cakes
The Color of Food
BEST Music
The Love Jones Band
BEST Wedding Planner
The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants
BEST Photographers
Wellington Photography

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