What's Haute in Downtown Bellevue
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The people have spoken. Over 1,200 online votes and paper ballots were cast in 19 categories in the 7th annual Haute Picks - Best of Downtown Bellevue competition.
Newcomer Pearl Bar & Dining, opened in November 2008, earns win for Best Happy Hour and Best Place to See and Be Seen--2 of the most coveted awards. Massage Center of Bellevue takes home the Best Massage award, its fourth straight wins. So whether you're looking for the best casual business meeting spot, best haircut, best power lunch, best place to see and be seen, best wine list and more, Bellevue has it all!
Here are the 2009 Haute Picks winners and finalists.
Best Boutique
La Ree Boutique
Finalists: Christi's on Main, Derek Andrew
Best Casual Business Meeting Spot
520 Bar & Grill
Finalists: Gilbert's Main Street Bagel Deli, Starbucks at The Lodge
Best Cocktail
The Parlor Apple Martini
Finalists: 520 Medina, Pearl Shiso Drop
Best Coffee House
Starbucks
Finalists: Cafe Ladro, Tully's
Best Happy Hour
Pearl Bar & Dining
Finalists: Daniel's Broiler, Palomino
Best Lunch Under $10
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Finalists: What The Pho?, Specialty's Cafe & Baker
Best Place for a First Date
The Parlor Collection
Finalists: Daniel's Broiler, Lucky Strike Lanes
Best Place for a Haircut
Salon Tewl
Finalists: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, Salon Bellezza
Best Place for a Massage
Massage Center of Bellevue
Finalists: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, Truce Spa
Best Place for a Manicure/Pedicure
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
Finalists: InSpa, Jennifer's Nails
Best Place to See & Be Seen
Pearl Bar & Dining
Finalists: Daniel's Broiler, Joeys Restaurant
Best Power Lunch
Daniel's Broiler
Finalists: Pearl Bar & Dining, Joeys Restaurant
Best Romantic Dinner
Bis on Main
Finalists: El Gaucho, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Best Seafood Restaurant
Seastar Restaurant
Finalists: 0/8 Seafood Grill, McCormick & Schmick's
Best Steakhouse
Daniel's Broiler
Finalists: El Gaucho, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Best Sweet Tooth Fix
Oh! Chocolate
Finalists: Belle Pastry, Cheesecake Factory
Best Wine List
0/8 Seafood Grill
Finalists: Daniel's Broiler, Pearl Bar & Dining
Best Workout Spot
Elite Fitness
Finalists: 24 Hour Fitness, Bellevue Club
Best Uniquely Downtown Bellevue Experience
Snowflake Lane
Finalists: Bellevue Downtown Park, Group Health Ice Skating Arena
2009 Haute Picks - Best of Downtown Bellevue is produced by the Bellevue Downtown Assocation
Related:
+ see more Bellevue Restaurants & Bars
+ Best Bellevue Happy Hours
+ Best Bellevue Brunches
