On Wednesday October 8, the Syracuse New Times invited the 2014 Best of Syracuse® winners to the Hank Sauer Room at NBT Bank Stadium for a Best of Syracuse soiree!
Special thanks goes out to our friends at the Syracuse Chiefs, Bacon Bandits, Coppertop Tavern, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyard, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, King Davids, Lemongrass, Middle Ages Brewing Co,. Twin Trees Too! and Wegmans for providing refreshments, and to DJ Slammin’ Sam (Sam Vecchio) for providing tunes throughout the evening.
For the complete list of Best of Syracuse 2014 Winners – CLICK HERE
Below are the Best of Syracuse 2014 Winner Photos. All photos by Michael Davis.
Best Neighborhood Market – Nichols Supermarket Pictured: Mike Hennigan, Tom Tange, Peggy Izzo, Peter Deyer, Kyle Mathis. Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Country Band – Custom Taylor Band Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Blues Band – Los Blancos Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Karaoke Venue – Singers Karaoke Club Pictured: Michael Meredith, Holly Berlin, Jeramy Scharmach Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Late Night Munchies Spot – Mama Nancy’s Pictured: Anthony Rinaldi, Alex Daniel Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Hip Hop Artist/Band – Sophistafunk Pictured: Jack Brown Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best LGBT Friendly Restaurant and Bar – Laci’s Tapas Bar Pictured: Laura Serway and Cindy Seymour Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Club DJ – DJ Slammin’ Sam Pitcured:Sam Vecchio Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Dance or Gynastics Program – CNY Gym Centre Pictured: Michelle Gregory and Lauren Gresens Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Breakfast Spot – Mother’s Cupboard Pictured: Haley Greene, Taylor Greene, Pete Greene, Mike Larrabee, Amy Easton, Bonnie Celi, Susi Cowher Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Bartender – Alicia Maurer (J. Ryan’s and Cobblestone) Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Local Reporter – Lisa Spitz Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Sandwich Shop – Brooklyn Pickle Pictured: Mariah LaBrake and Sidney McOzork Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Localist – Chris Fowler Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Thai Restaurant – Lemongrass Pictured: Ploy Chapman and Kayoung Nam Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Local Columnist – Sean Kirst Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Cover Band – Under the Gun Pictured: Jeff Lenzen, Mark Reagan, Jimmy Falco Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Zumba – Dancing Kats Pictured: Kat Bombard, Jo Sweredoski, Lu Phillips, Kelsi Deyo, Kaelyn Rowley, MJ Morales, Cristina Battle, Chris Yost, Terri Kennedy, Alisa Hoff, Mary Kate Haunesser Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Bowling Alley – Flamingo Bowl Pictured: Jack Hamlin and Mary Jo Hamlin Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Sushi and Best Asian Restaurant – Ichiban Steakhouse Pictured: Heather McCrone and Jolene Gauthier Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Music Festival – Taste of Syracuse Picture: Carrie Wojtaszek and Brittney Hines Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Trivia Night – Coleman’s (Syracuse Trivia) Pictured: Brian Cocca Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Ethnic Festival – Syracuse Irish Festival
Best Local Pet Store – Dog Daze Pet Shop Pictured Dave and Ruth Sturgis Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Children’s Party Entertainer – Doug “The Bubble Man” Rougeux Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Jazz Band – The Black Lites Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Family Restaurant – Coppertop Tavern Pictured: Sue Carrington and Kelly Henning Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Consignment Shop/ Second Hand Shop – Plato’s Closet Pictured: Lucia Reyes and Jessica Joseph Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best New York State Wine – Red Cat Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Pictured: Brad Phillips Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Early Childhood Program – Jowonio School Pictured: Katie May, Lori Salle, Ellen Barnes, Jennifer Petrie, Brenda Catarelli Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Pizza – Twin Trees Too! Pictured: Jessica Rescignano and Dan Ross Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Food Truck – Bacon Bandits Pictured: Gary Wurster and Chris Dambach Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best After School Program – YMCA of Greater Syracuse Pictured: Liz Horne-Baxter, Nick Pallotta, Kat Kane, Danielle LaTour, Holly Kontak Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Motor Race Track – Watkins Glen International Pictured: Andrew Smith, Jeff Nelson Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Party Place for Kids – WonderWorks Pictured: Jessica Primavera, Ashlee Trautner, Ashley Doss Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Restaurant for Veggie/Vegan Dish – Strong Hearts Cafe Pictured: Devan Coon, Kathryn Daly, Bill Crate Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Sports Bar – Sharkey’s Bar and Grill Pictured: Kristin Nichols, Frank Yaizzo Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Coffee – Dunkin Donuts Pictured: Tom Santurri, Dave Eckhart, Roy Clark Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Gym – Aspen Athletic Club Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Adult Club – Paradise Found Pictured: DJ Crow, Jazmine, Belle Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Gas Station Pizza – Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes Pictured: Andrew Franco, Glenn White, David Haynes Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Professional Photographer – Sarah Heppell Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Multiple awards – Dinosaur BBQ Pictured: Emily Whalen and Bob Baker Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Bar – Empire Brewing Company Pictured: MJ Arbour, Daniel Stein
Best Rock Group – Elephant Mountain Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant – King David’s Pictured: Nader Hatem Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Library – Onondaga Free Library Pictured: Chantal Sparkes, Susan Morgan, Alyssa Newton Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Arts Classes – Everson Museum Pictured: Kimberly Griffith, Qiana Williams Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Female Vocalist – Julia Goodwin Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Male Vocalist – Joe Altier Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Theater – Syracuse Stage Pictured: Jeffrey Woodward and Patrick Finlon Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Place to Buy Baby Items – Babies R’ Us Pictured: Kevin Simon and Carrie Murray Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Bed and Breakfast – Sherwood Inn Pictured: Jennifer Carter, Meredith Welch Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Local Brew – Syracuse Pale Ale, Middle Ages Brewing Company Pictured: Isaac Rubenstein, Marc Rubenstein, Cheryl Mann, Trevor Osgood, Matthew Vogelsang Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Radio Personalities – Ted and Amy (93Q) Pictured: Amy Robbins, Ted Long, Tom Mitchell
Best Wedding Band/DJ – Salt City Sound Machine Pictured: Jason Paussa Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best TV Personality – Wayne Mahar Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times
Best Dance Spot – LAVA Nightclub Pictured: Justin Yeomans and Joe Campbell Michael Davis Photo | Syracuse New Times