2019 Best of the 'Burgh Readers' Poll Winners

Thousands of nominations, hundreds of thousands of votes, and the winners are ...

Personalities



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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





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Kelly Frey: TV News Personality



Jeff Verszyla: Meteorologist





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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





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Burgatory: Burger



The Capital Grille: Business Lunch



Sesame Inn: Chinese





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Altius: Dessert at a Restaurant



Eat'n Park: Family Friendly





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Market Square: Farmer’s Market





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PGH Taco Truck: Food Truck



Paris 66 Bistro: French





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Page Dairy Mart: Frozen Treat





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Gluuteny Bakery: Gluten-Free



Taj Mahal: Indian





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DiAnoia’s Eatery: Italian Non-Chain



Nakama: Japanese/Sushi



Mad Mex: Mexican





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Salem’s Market and Grill: Middle Eastern





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Pierogies Plus: Pierogies



Fiori’s Pizzaria: Pizza Non-Chain





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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



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Bigham Tavern: Best Bar



Bellevue Beer: Beer Distributor



Industry Public House: Bar Beer List



Grist House Craft Brewery: Local Brewery/Microbrewery





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Butcher and the Rye: Cocktails



Jack’s Bar: Dive Bar





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Mad Mex: Happy Hour





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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





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Animal Friends Black Tie & Tails: Benefit Gala



Waterworks Cinemas: Cinema





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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





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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: Place to Take Kids





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Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Museum



Aubrey Burchell: Local Band/Musician





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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



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Pittsburgh Penguins: Sports Team



Little Lake Theatre: Theater Company



Tacos, Tequila, Trivia at The Crafty Jackalope: Trivia/Game Night





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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





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Phantom of the Attic Comics: Comic Book Store





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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





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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