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The Best of Downriver
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Best of 2007 Winners
Breakfast
Winner:
Ramsey’s Coney Island
Various locations
Honorable mention:
Nanna’s Kitchen,
Wyandotte
Ram’s Horn, various
locations
Zorba’s Coney Island,
Riverview
Late-night restaurant
Winner:
Taco Bell
Various locations
Honorable mention:
Denny’s Restaurant,
various locations
Zorba’s Coney Island,
Riverview
Downriver Coney
Island, Southgate
Pizza
Winner:
Frank’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
3144 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-282-0512
Honorable mention:
B.C.’s Pizza, Lincoln
Park
Jet’s Pizza, various
locations
Sportsmans Pizzeria,
Wyandotte
Steak
Winner:
Texas Roadhouse
14660 Pardee Road, Taylor
1-734-374-5500
Honorable mention:
Outback Steakhouse,
Southgate
Logan’s Roadhouse,
Southgate
Sibley Gardens,
Trenton
Ribs
Winner:
Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que
23811 Eureka Road, Taylor
1-734-374-2700
Honorable mention:
Zukin’s Rib Shack,
Lincoln Park
Texas Roadhouse,
Taylor
Sports Brew Pub,
Wyandotte
Coney Island
Winner:
Zorba’s Coney Island
18237 Fort St., Riverview
1-734-283-6522
Honorable mention:
Downriver Coney
Island, Southgate
Senate Coney Island,
Taylor
Dix Coney Island,
Lincoln Park
Ramsey’s Coney Island,
various locations
Chicken
Winner:
Chicken Shack
Various locations
Honorable mention:
KFC, various locations
Soltz’s Quality Meats,
Wyandotte
Chicken Coop,
Wyandotte
Seafood
Winner:
Red Lobster
13999 Eureka Road, Southgate
1-734-285-0011
Honorable mention:
Frank’s Cafe,
Wyandotte
Cafe West, Trenton
Portofino, Wyandotte
Burgers
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Red Robin, Southgate
Chesley’s Bar, Lincoln
Park
Sports Brew Pub,
Wyandotte
Deli/subs
Winner:
Subway
Various locations
Honorable mention:
B.C.’s Pizza, Lincoln
Park
Jimmy John’s,
Wyandotte
Sylvia’s Super Sub
Shop, Allen Park
Italian
Winner:
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
15355 Eureka Road, Southgate
1-734-282-7838
Honorable mention:
Carrabba’s Italian
Grill, Southgate
Sammy V’s, Wyandotte
Dolce Vita, Riverview
Mexican
Winner:
Mexican Gardens Restaurant
15950 Eureka Road, Southgate
1-734-282-5633
Honorable mention:
Pancho’s Mexican
Restaurant, various locations
Amigo’s Mexican
Restaurant, various locations
Manuel’s Taco Hut,
Allen Park
Paco’s Tacos, Ecorse
Taco Bell, various
locations
Chinese
Winner:
China Star
3869 Fort St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-6330
Honorable mention:
Lucky Dragon,
Wyandotte
Shong Hey Restaurant,
Trenton
Chopstick Inn,
Riverview
Middle Eastern
Winner:
Alex-Kabob House
13360 Eureka, Southgate
1-734-284-5666
Honorable mention:
Beirut Garden
Restaurant, Southgate
Malek Al Kabob, Taylor
Auburn Cafe, Ecorse
Other ethnic food
Winner:
Polonus Restaurant
1744 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-283-3530
Honorable mention:
The Rhapsody,
Southgate
Black Pine Tree,
Southgate
Auburn Cafe, Ecorse
Baked goods
Winner:
Vinewood Bakery
988 Vinewood, Wyandotte
1-734-282-9299
Honorable mention:
Sweet Tooth Cakes &
Pastries, Allen Park
Panera Bread, various
locations
Sweet Endeavors
Pastries & More, Wyandotte
Ice Cream
Winner:
Stroh’s Ice Cream Parlour
3162 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-285-5480
Honorable mention:
Calder Bros. Dairy,
Lincoln Park
Bob Jo’s Frozen
Custard, Wyandotte
Cold Stone Creamery,
various locations
Neighborhood bar
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
J and R Pub, Wyandotte
Chasers Bar & Grill,
Riverview
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Brewpub
Winner:
Sports Brew Pub
166 Maple St., Wyandotte
1-734-285-5060
Honorable mention:
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Oak Cafe, Wyandotte
McGuckins Pub, Taylor
Happy hour
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Chesley’s Bar, Lincoln
Park
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Sports Brew Pub,
Wyandotte
Karaoke bar
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Somewhere Bar and
Grill, Wyandotte
Speed Boat Bar &
Grill, Wyandotte
Smokies Restaurant &
Lounge, Wyandotte
Vito’s Pizzeria &
Restaurant, Lincoln Park
Sports bar
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Lions & Tigers &
Beers, Wyandotte
Sports Brew Pub,
Wyandotte
Malarkey’s Irish
Sports Pub, Southgate
Bar for games
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Snookers’ Pool & Pub,
Southgate
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Chasers Bar & Grill,
Riverview
Sports Brew Pub,
Wyandotte
Bar for entertainment
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Club Charlie’s,
Southgate
Malarkey’s Irish
Sports Pub, Southgate
Lions & Tigers &
Beers, Wyandotte
Bar for a 5:01
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Chesley’s Bar, Lincoln
Park
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Chasers Bar & Grill,
Riverview
Bar for meeting people
Winner:
Frank’s Cafe
3852 Sixth St., Wyandotte
1-734-281-8964
Honorable mention:
Chesley’s Bar, Lincoln
Park
Fort Street Brewery,
Lincoln Park
Chasers Bar & Grill,
Riverview
Women’s clothier
Winner:
The Willow Tree
3000 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-282-8231
Honorable mention:
Country Enchantments,
Wyandotte
Macy’s, Taylor
JCPenney, various
locations
Men’s clothier
Winner:
Chelsea Men’s Wear
2944 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-282-7755
Honorable mention:
Macy’s, Taylor
JCPenney, various
locations
Men’s Wearhouse,
Taylor
Shoe store
Winner:
Country Enchantments
2945 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-283-4444
Honorable mention:
McLinden’s Shoes,
Southgate
Payless ShoeSource,
various locations
Macy’s, Taylor
Bridal salon
Winner:
BellaDonnas
2915 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-282-4000
Honorable mention:
David’s Bridal, Taylor
Andrea’s Bridal Salon,
Riverview
One Stop Wedding Shop,
Allen Park
Banquet hall
Winner:
Crystal Gardens
16703 Fort St., Southgate
1-734-285-2210
Honorable mention:
Arnaldo’s Banquet
Center,
Riverview
Grecian Center,
Southgate
Diamond
Ballroom/Holiday Inn-Southgate, Southgate
Jeweler
Winner:
Brothers Fine Jewelry
12316 Fort St., Southgate
1-734-284-3060
Honorable mention:
Mirage Jewelers,
Riverview
Milkins Jewelers,
Wyandotte
Francetich Jewelry,
Taylor
Florist
Winner:
Bakhaus Brothers Florist & Nursery
17950 Fort St., Riverview
1-734-282-0606
2911 Fort St., Lincoln Park
1-313-381-6900
Honorable mention:
Ray Hunter
Florist & Garden Center,
various locations
Flowers by Lobb,
Lincoln Park
Silk Thumb Florist,
Wyandotte
Women’s haircut
Winner:
Via Bella Hair Salon
22464 Allen Road, Woodhaven
1-734-362-0011
Honorable mention:
Alexander Chase Salon,
Trenton
Colors by Kim Hair
Salon, Trenton
Natalie’s Kuts, Kurls
and More, Wyandotte
Men’s haircut
Winner:
Alexander Chase Salon
1920 West Road, Trenton
1-734-675-3755
Honorable mention:
Via Bella Hair Salon,
Woodhaven
Colors by Kim Hair
Salon, Trenton
Natalie’s Kuts, Kurls
and More, Wyandotte
Savvy Salon, Rockwood
Electronics
Winner:
Best Buy
23000 Eureka Road, Taylor
1-734-287-4371
Honorable mention:
Circuit City,
Taylor
ABC Warehouse,
Southgate
RadioShack, various
locations
Bookstore
Winner:
Borders Books Music & Cafe
23000 Eureka Road, Taylor
1-734-374-5345
Honorable mention:
Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Allen Park
Borders Express,
Southgate
Magina Books, Lincoln
Park
Sporting goods
Winner:
Dick’s Sporting Goods
23349 Eureka Road, Taylor
1-734-374-0429
Honorable mention:
Dunham’s Sports,
various locations
Gander Mountain,
Taylor
Play It Again Sports,
various locations
Furniture
Winner:
White Furniture
3025 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-282-2155
Honorable mention:
Art Van Furniture,
Taylor
McLaughlin’s Home
Furnishing Designs, Southgate
Gardner-White
Furniture, Taylor
Hardware/home improvement
Winner:
Lowe’s
Various locations
Honorable mention:
The Home Depot,
various locations
ACO Hardware, various
locations
Hood’s Do-It Center &
Gifts, Wyandotte
Dry Cleaner/Laundromat
Winner:
Annex Cleaners
3855 Dix-Toledo, Lincoln Park
1-313-383-3600
Honorable mention:
Super-White Drive-In
Cleaners & Laundry, Wyandotte
ProClean, Riverview
One-Hour Martinizing,
various locations
Nursery/garden
Winner:
Ray Hunter Florist & Garden Center
16153 Eureka Road, Southgate
1-734-284-2500
Honorable mention:
The Home Depot,
various locations
Schwartz’s Greenhouse,
Huron Township
D&L Garden
Center and Landscaping Co., Taylor
Auto repair
Winner:
Ron’s Vehicle Services
19820 Allen Road, Brownstown Township
1-734-479-0400
Honorable mention:
Loveday’s Quality
Quick Oil & Lube, Southgate
Michael & Son Auto
Repair, Woodhaven
Southgate Lincoln
Mercury, Southgate
Golf course
Winner:
Wyandotte Shores Golf Course
3625 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-324-7270
Honorable mention:
Riverview Highlands
Golf Course, Riverview
Lakes of Taylor
Golf Club, Taylor
Taylor Meadows Golf
Club, Taylor
Bowling center
Winner:
Indian Lanes
4500 13th St., Wyandotte
1-734-283-4700
Honorable mention:
Belmar II, Trenton
Taylor Lanes, Taylor
Roosevelt Lanes, Allen
Park
Ice rink
Winner:
Yack Recreation Center
246 Sycamore, Wyandotte
1-734-324-7290
Honorable mention:
Kennedy Recreation
Center, Trenton
Taylor Sportsplex
Southgate Civic Center
Festival/community event
Winner:
Wyandotte Street Art Fair
Honorable mention:
Meijer Taylor Summer
Festival
Grosse Ile
Island Fest
Allen Park Arts and
Crafts Street Fair
Church festival
Winner:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
976 Pope John Paul II Ave., Wyandotte
1-734-284-9135
Honorable mention:
St. Pius X Catholic
Church, Southgate
St. Frances Cabrini
Catholic Church, Allen Park
St. Stanislaus Kostka
Catholic Church, Wyandotte
Park
Winner:
Elizabeth Park
Elizabeth Drive, Trenton
Honorable mention:
Bishop Park,
Wyandotte
Heritage Park,
Taylor
Lake Erie Metropark,
Brownstown Township
Most scenic place
Winner:
Elizabeth Park
Elizabeth Drive, Trenton
Honorable mention:
Grosse Ile
Bishop Park,
Wyandotte
Lake Erie Metropark,
Brownstown Township
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