We asked you to send us your nominations for Jersey's best bars, and boy did you respond -- about 2,000 picks for N.J.'s best neighborhood bars, sports bars, dive bars, craft beer bars, wine/whiskey/martini bars, and hotel or restaurant bars.

And now the fun begins, as you get the chance to vote for your favorite hangouts. You can vote all week; the deadline is 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25.

Vote in any or all or the six categories:

Top vote getters in each category, plus Pete Genovese's personal selections, will become our 60 semi-finalists and will be visited starting next week.

Watch for detailed reports, photos and videos straight into February. And you'll get a chance to vote on the semi-finalists as the drama and suspense continue.

We'll also be asking you to tell us about your favorite bartenders, drinks, bar food, etc. along the way, so stay tuned. We're leaving no coaster unturned in our search for Jersey's best bars. So vote this week; again, the deadline is 3 p.m. Sunday!

Peter Genovese may be reached at pgenovese@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @PeteGenovese or via The Munchmobile @NJ_Munchmobile. Find the Munchmobile on Facebook and on Instagram.