April 28th, the winners for the 2009 Haute Pickswill be chosen at the Bellevue Downtown Association’s monthly membership meeting. If you’re interested in joining, they still have tickets remaining. Finalists have recently been released as the following companies, listed within their respected categories:
Best Boutique: Christi’s on Main, Derek Andrew, La Ree Boutique
Best Casual Business Meeting Spot: 520 Bar & Grill, Gilbert’s on Main, Starbucks at The Lodge
Best Cocktail: 520 – Medina, The Parlor Collection – Apple Martini, Pearl – Shiso Drop
Best Coffee House: Cafe Ladro, Starbucks, Tully’s
Best Happy Hour: Daniel’s Broiler, Palomino, Pearl Bar & Dining
Best Lunch Under $10: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery, What The Pho
Best Place for a First Date: Daniel’s Broiler, Lucky Strike Lanes, The Parlor Collection
Best Place for a Haircut: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, Salon Bellezza, Salon Tewl
Best Place for a Massage: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, Massage Center of Bellevue, Truce Spa
Best Place for a Mani/Pedi: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa, InSpa, Jennifer’s Nails
Best Place to See and Be Seen: Daniel’s Broiler, Joeys, Pearl Bar & Dining
Best Power Lunch: Daniel’s Broiler, Pearl Bar & Dining, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Best Romantic Dinner: Bis on Main, El Gaucho, Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Best Seafood Restaurant: 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork Wine Bar, McCormick and Schmick’s, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Best Steakhouse: Daniel’s Broiler, El Gaucho, Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Best Sweet Tooth Fix: Belle Pastry, Cheesecake Factory, Oh! Chocolate
Best Wine List: 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork Wine Bar, Daniel’s Broiler, Pearl Bar & Dining
Best Workout Spot: 24 Hour Fitness, Bellevue Club, Elite Fitness
Best Uniquely Downtown Bellevue Experience: Downtown Park, Group Health Ice Arena, Snowflake Lane
