2019 Best of the 'Burgh Readers' Poll Winners
Thousands of nominations, hundreds of thousands of votes, and the winners are ...
Personalities
Photo by Dave Dicello
Sidney Crosby: Pro Athlete
Kenny Pickett: Male College Athlete
Angela Seman: Woman College Athlete
Beverly at Jack’s Bar: Bartender
Bill Crawford: Comedian
Penny Arcade: Improv-Sketch Team
Bubba Show: Morning Drive Team
102.5 WDVE: Radio Station
KDKA-TV: TV Newscast
photo provided by kelly frey
Kelly Frey: TV News Personality
Jeff Verszyla: Meteorologist
photo by becky thurner braddock
Bob Pompeani: Sports Reporter
Gene Collier: Local Writer
Food and Restaurants
Winner in two categories | Courtesy Oakmont Bakery
Oakmont Bakery: Bakery
Oakmont Bakery: Doughnuts
SMOKE barbeque taqueria: Barbecue
Winner in two categories
Pamela’s Diner: Breakfast
Pamela’s Diner: Diner
Grand Concourse: Brunch
photo by meredith hanley|burgatory
Burgatory: Burger
The Capital Grille: Business Lunch
Sesame Inn: Chinese
photo by laura petrilla
Altius: Dessert at a Restaurant
Eat'n Park: Family Friendly
photo by renee rosensteel
Market Square: Farmer’s Market
photo by laura petrilla
PGH Taco Truck: Food Truck
Paris 66 Bistro: French
photo by lauren davidson
Page Dairy Mart: Frozen Treat
photo by heather mull
Gluuteny Bakery: Gluten-Free
Taj Mahal: Indian
photo by laura petrilla
DiAnoia’s Eatery: Italian Non-Chain
Nakama: Japanese/Sushi
Mad Mex: Mexican
photo by laura petrilla
Salem’s Market and Grill: Middle Eastern
photo by erin kelly
Pierogies Plus: Pierogies
Fiori’s Pizzaria: Pizza Non-Chain
photo provided by monterey bay fish grotto
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto: Seafood
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina: Small Plates
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen: Thai
Hello Bistro: Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings: Wings
OTB at the North Park Boathouse: Al Fresco
Drinks and Beverages
photo by neil strebig
Bigham Tavern: Best Bar
Bellevue Beer: Beer Distributor
Industry Public House: Bar Beer List
Grist House Craft Brewery: Local Brewery/Microbrewery
photo by laura petrilla
Butcher and the Rye: Cocktails
Jack’s Bar: Dive Bar
photo courtesy mad mex
Mad Mex: Happy Hour
photo by hal b. klein
Wigle Whiskey: Local Distillery
Eleven: Restaurant Wine List
The Coffee Tree Roasters: Local Coffee Shop
Tupelo Honey Teas: Tea Shop
Health and Beauty
House of Handsome Barbershop and Boutique: Barber
Una Biologicals: Beauty Products Store
Julia James Salon: Hair Salon
McMurray Fit Body Boot Camp: Local Fitness Club
Sugar Spa and Beauty Bar: Massage Studio
The Sewickley Spa: Spa
SWEAT PGH: Yoga Studio
Entertainment/Leisure
Games N’ At: Arcade
photo by Cassandra Yeager
Animal Friends Black Tie & Tails: Benefit Gala
Waterworks Cinemas: Cinema
photo by john altdorfer
Row House Cinema: Place for Old Movies
Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Club: Place for Live Comedy
80s/90s Nights at Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive: Dance Party
Oakmont Country Club: Golf Course
Montour Trail: Hiking/Biking Trail
photo by lauren davidson
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Place to Take Kids
photo by via tsuji
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Museum
Aubrey Burchell: Local Band/Musician
photo by sean collier
Stage AE: Place for Live Music
Winner in two categories | photo by Julia Menosky
Three Rivers Arts Festival: Music Festival
Three Rivers Arts Festival: Outdoor Event
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sports Team
Little Lake Theatre: Theater Company
Tacos, Tequila, Trivia at The Crafty Jackalope: Trivia/Game Night
photo by dave dicello
Grandview Avenue Overlook, Mount Washington: Tourist Attraction
Retail
Baierl Subaru: Auto Dealer / New
Baierl Honda: Auto Dealer / Used
Gatto Cycle Shop: Bike Shop
Kards Unlimited: Card/Stationary Store (tie)
WildCard: Card/Stationary Store (tie)
Bridal Beginning: Bridal Boutique
Precious + Posh: Children’s Clothing Boutique
Larrimor’s: Men’s Clothing Boutique
Vintage Grace Boutique: Women’s Clothing Boutique
photo by neil strebig
Phantom of the Attic Comics: Comic Book Store
photo by john altdorfer
Mystery Lovers Bookshop: Indie Bookstore
The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers: Florist
Henne Jewelers: Jewelry Store
Jerry’s Records: Record Store
S.W. Randall Toyes and Giftes: Toy/Game Store
Services
Wolbert Auto Body and Repair: Auto Body Repair Shop
photo: shutterstock
Messiah German Cars: Auto Repair Shop
Mansions On Fifth Hotel: Bed & Breakfast
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh: Boutique Hotel
Allie Alligator Learning Center, LLC: Day Care
Duro Cleaners: Dry Cleaner
Say It Once Dog Training: Pet Services
Masonic Village at Sewickley: Retirement Community
Inka Dinka Doo Tattoo Studio: Tattoo Shop
Wexford Veterinary Hospital: Veterinarian
