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Readers' Choice

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Find Out Who Won Our Readers' Choice Poll

Click through to see the list of businesses that topped the polls, including best burger, best pizza, best women's clothing store, best dry cleaners and best bartender in Evanston.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Who has the best pizza in town? What's the best hair salon? Where can you get a great deal? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice in Evanston.

All summer long readers have nominated and voted for their favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger to Best Hair Salon to Best Preschool. We've tallied all the poll votes, and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners. ENTERTAINMENT Best Festival Winner: Custer's Last Stand Tied for second: Bike the Ridge, Dillo Day at Northwestern Best Wedding Venue Winner: Hilton Orrington Tied for second: Evanston Ecology Center, S.P.A.C.E./Union Pizzeria Best Music Lessons Winner: the Musical Offering Second: Guitar Works Third: the Music Institute of Chicago Best Dance Program Winner: Dance Center Evanston Second: The Hip Circle Studio Third: Foster Dance Best Art Classes …

victoria smith

8:24 am on Saturday, August 25, 2012

I had to laugh....The top two womens clothing store? Stella and Williams next door? Really? Talk about pricey! I was surprised that TJMaxx was never on the list or even Marshalls. I think that if the survey had been more exstensive, both of those would have been on the list.Both of those stores that are listed are pretty limited in their selections. Nice clothing, but I don't believe that most …   more ›

Friday, August 17, 2012

What's the Best Dance Program in Evanston?

Cast your vote for your favorite local dance studio or instructor in our Readers' Choice poll.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

What's the Best Nail Salon in Evanston?

Cast your vote for your favorite local mani-pedi spot in our Readers' Choice poll.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Who's the Best Bartender in Evanston?

No, it's not a popularity contest. Bartending takes skill. Readers told us who their favorites are in town; now we want to know who's the best.

Monday, August 13, 2012

One Week Left to Vote for Your Favorite Businesses in Evanston

Cast your ballot in several categories such as best pizza, best hamburger and best hair salon. Voting closes this Friday, Aug. 17.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

What's the Best Place to Take Art Classes in Evanston?

Vote for your favorite local art program in our Readers' Choice poll.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Who Gives the Best Music Lessons in Evanston?

Cast your vote for your favorite local instructor or music center in our Readers' Choice poll.

Friday, August 10, 2012

What's the Best Men's Clothing Store in Evanston?

Vote for your favorite local shop to buy men's duds in our Readers' Choice poll.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

What's the Best Women's Clothing Store in Evanston?

Vote for your favorite local place to shop for the latest trends in women's fashion.

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