2009 Best of Downtown Bellevue Finalists Annouced

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

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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

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