2012 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 118,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 141 winners competed with more than 6,400 nominees to be named the BEST of phl17 HOT LIST. Check out the BEST of phl17 HOT LIST to discover something new.

  • 118,910 Total Votes
  • 51,820 Voters
  • 6,409 Nominees
  • 141 Winners
Mephisto, Fashion, Men's Shoes Women's Boutique, 16 Haverford Station Road Haverford PA 19041    Joe Coffee Bar, Food Specialty Food and Drink, Coffee Shop, 1100 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Fishtown Beer Runners, Fitness, Running Club, 2346 E Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia PA 19125 Nurture, Fashion Shopping, Children's Clothing Children's Gifts, 19 W Lancaster Ave Ardmore PA 19003 Doggie Style, Pets, Couture, Grooming, 114 S 13th St Center City Philadelphia PA 19107 American Mortals, Beauty, Barber Hair Color Hair Salon, 729 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106    La Chateau Exotique, Fashion, Lingerie Maternity Apparel, 27 W Mechanic St New Hope PA 18938 Daisy's Delights, Pets, Couture Pet Supplies, 16 E. Hinckley Avenue Ridley Park PA 19078

Arts and EntertainmentBack to Top

BEST Art Gallery
Gallery ML
BEST Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club
BEST Museum
Mütter Museum
BEST Indie Theater
Ritz Five
BEST Theatre Group
Upper Darby Summer Stage

Cheap EatsBack to Top

BEST Breakfast
Annamarie's Place
BEST Food Truck
Buttercream Cupcake Lady
BEST Burrito
Cantina Los Caballitos
BEST Cheesesteak
Chubby's Steaks
BEST Sandwich Shop
Fink's Hoagies
BEST Burger
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
BEST Hot Dog
Hot Diggity
BEST Barbecue
Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse
BEST Pizza
The Couch Tomato Cafe
BEST Healthy Lunch
The Couch Tomato Cafe
BEST Wings
The Wing Man Bar & Grill

FashionBack to Top

BEST Women's Shoes
Benjamin Lovell Shoes
BEST Jewelry
Bucci Jewelers
BEST Alterations and Tailoring
Irina Sigal Dressmaker
BEST Women's Boutique
LuLu Boutique & Gifterie
BEST Women's Accessories
LuLu's
BEST Men's Clothing
Metro Men's Clothing
BEST Lingerie
Mi-Lady Corset Shop
BEST Eyewear
Modern Eye
BEST Vintage and Resale
Wilbur: Vintage & Designer Clothing

FitnessBack to Top

BEST Pilates Studio
6 Keys Pilates
BEST Boot Camp
Boot Camp Challenge
BEST Martial Arts
Brazen Boxing & MMA
BEST Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods
BEST Running Club
Fairmount Running Club
BEST Personal Trainers
Hope Nagy
BEST Gym
Love 2 Be Fit Studio
BEST Running Gear
North Wales Running Company
BEST Yoga Studio
Sol Yoga Studio
BEST Dance Studio
The Dance Academy

Great MealsBack to Top

BEST Tapas
Amada
BEST French
Bibou
BEST Vegetarian
Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille
BEST BYOB Restaurant
Casona
BEST Thai
Circles
BEST Seafood
DiNardo's Famous Seafood
BEST Mexican
El Vez Restaurant
BEST Soul Food
French Quarter Bistro
BEST Chinese
Han Dynasty
BEST Sushi
Morimoto
BEST Italian
Ralph's Italian Restaurant
BEST Brunch
Sabrina's Cafe
BEST New American
The Brick House
BEST Steakhouse
The Capital Grille
BEST Indian
Tiffin
BEST Vietnamese
Vietnam Restaurant
BEST Romantic Restaurant
Water Works
BEST Mediterranean
Zahav

Health and BeautyBack to Top

BEST Medical Spa
3000BC WellMed Spa
BEST Tattoo and Piercing
Art Machine Productions
BEST Hair Color
Balance Hair Spa
BEST Hair Salon
David Arnold Hair Salon
BEST Facial
Glow Skin Boutique Spa
BEST Wax
Glow Skin Boutique Spa
BEST Cosmetic Dentistry
i.dentical - all about your smile
BEST Barber
John's Old School New Skool Barber Shop
BEST Tanning
MegaSun Tanning
BEST Massage
Mellow Massage Therapy Center
BEST Manicure and Pedicure
Salon 360 Inc
BEST Day Spa
The Face & Body Spa

Local FlavorBack to Top

BEST 2012 Phillie
Carlos Ruiz
BEST Stadium
Citizens Bank Park
BEST City Tour
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
BEST Landmark
Independence Hall
BEST Local Blogger
Mommy's Lil' Black Book
BEST Local Event
Philadelphia Mummers Parade
BEST Radio Personality
Preston and Steve (93.3 WMMR)
BEST Hotel Pool
The Rittenhouse Hotel
BEST Philly Celebrity
Tina Fey
BEST Picnic Spot
Valley Forge Park

NightlifeBack to Top

BEST Irish Pub
Fadó Irish Pub
BEST Beer Selection
Monk's Cafe
BEST Bowling
North Bowl
BEST Sports Bar
South Philly Bar & Grill
BEST Neighborhood Bar
South Philly Bar & Grill
BEST Happy Hour
Tavern on Broad
BEST Live Music Venue
The Blockley
BEST Cocktail Bar
The Farmer's Cabinet
BEST Dance Club
The Roxxy Complex
BEST Brewpub
Victory Brewing Co.
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar
Woody's Bar

Parenting 101Back to Top

BEST Children's Resale Boutique
Butterflies and Bullfrogs
BEST Children's Furniture
Norman's
BEST Children's Entertainment
Philadelphia Zoo
BEST Children's Photographer
Photography by Caitlin Domanico, LLC
BEST Children's Boutique
PrissysCouture LLC
BEST Children's Gifts
Spectrum Scientifics
BEST Toy Store
Spectrum Scientifics
BEST Maternity Apparel
Worn Yesterday

PetsBack to Top

BEST Pet Cleaning Services
ALL DOGS POOP Dog Waste Removal Service
BEST Grooming
Bow Wow & Meows Grooming Spa
BEST Training
David Cugno's Canine Center
BEST Couture
Doggie Style
BEST Pet Bakery
GiggyBites Bakery & Marketplace
BEST Pet Supplies
Pabby's Pet Pantry
BEST Pet Photography
Pet Imagery by Lauren Kaplan Photography
BEST Boarding
Philadelphia Pet Hotel & Villas
BEST Dog Walker
Sniffles and Friends Dog Walkers
BEST Pet Sitting
The Purrfect Pet Nanny

ShoppingBack to Top

BEST Bike Shop
Bicycle Therapy
BEST Antiques
Brandywine View Antiques
BEST Portrait Photography
Celeste Giuliano Photography
BEST Gift Shop
Designed Treasures
BEST Housewares
Hipster Home
BEST Cigar Shop
Holt's Cigar Company
BEST Furniture
Phantastic Phinds
BEST Musical Instruments
The Cunningham Piano Company
BEST Bookstore
The Spiral Bookcase
BEST Custom Framing
Whispering Woods Gallery

Specialty Food and DrinkBack to Top

BEST Bakery
Conshohocken Italian Bakery
BEST Ice Cream Shop
Custard & Cakes Creamery
BEST Cheese Shop
Di Bruno Bros.
BEST Cupcakes
Dia Doce
BEST Wine Shop
Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery
BEST Chocolate
Lore's Chocolates
BEST Gourmet Grocery
Reading Terminal Market
BEST Coffee Shop
RIM Cafe
BEST Tea House
RIM Cafe
BEST Water Ice
Yardley Ice House

WeddingsBack to Top

BEST Wedding Dresses
Baranette's Bridal Shoppe & Tuxedo
BEST Make-Up
Bella Angel Bridal Hair and Makeup
BEST Rings
Benari Jewelers
BEST DJ
Celebration Sound
BEST Videographer
CinemaCake Filmmakers
BEST Caterers
Eatible Delights Catering
BEST Photographers
JPG Photography
BEST Venue
La Massaria at Bella Vista
BEST Officiant
Marry Me Philadelphia
BEST Wedding Planner
Merissa Lynne Events, LLC
BEST Flowers
Petals Lane
BEST Music
Philadelphia Funk Authority
BEST Invitations
Proud To Plan
BEST Limousine
Secrets Limousine Service
BEST Cakes
The Master's Baker
BEST Tuxedo
Tony Laguda Formalwear

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