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2012 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 25,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 121 winners competed with more than 3,100 nominees to be named the BEST of Orange County HOTLIST. Check out the BEST of Orange County HOTLIST to discover something new.

25,369 Total Votes
14,243 Voters
3,164 Nominees
121 Winners

ADORN, Weddings, Make-Up, Save Your Gas...I'll Come To You! All of Your Orange County CA 92704

Gemmell's French Restaurant, Great Meals Restaurants, French, 34471 Golden Lantern St Dana Point CA 92629

El Gallo Giro, Great Meals Restaurants, Mexican, 1442 S Bristol St Santa Ana CA 92704

Fitness Solutions by Ryan Kollock, Health & Fitness Health and Fitness, Personal Trainers, 671 Anita St Laguna Beach CA 92651

Cabo Tan, Beauty, Tanning, 27855 Santa Margarita Pkwy Mission Viejo CA 92691

Mr. Balboa Barber Shop, Beauty, Barber, 512 W Balboa Blvd Newport Beach CA 92661

Orange Hill Restaurant, Great Meals Restaurants, Brunch, 6410 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869

Berkley's Backyard BBQ, Cheap Eats Restaurants, Barbecue, 13071 Springdale St Westminster CA 92683

Dana Point Yacht Cub, Weddings, Venue, 24399 Dana Dr Dana Point CA 92629

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Theatre Group: Attic Community Theater
BEST Indie Theater: Lido Theatre
BEST Museum: Marconi Museum

BEST Art Gallery: The Vintage Poster
BEST Concert Venue: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Auto Back to Top

BEST Body Shop: Brea Auto Body Inc.
BEST Repair: Harley's Garage

BEST Car Wash and Detailing: ShowCarDetailing.com
BEST Motorcycle Shop: Top Notch Motosports

Fitness Back to Top

BEST Dance Studio for Adults: Atomic Ballroom
BEST Dance Studio for Kids: CF Dance Academy
BEST Surf Shop: Frog House
BEST Yoga Studio: Huntington Beach Hot Yoga
BEST Gym: Innovative Results, Inc.

BEST Personal Trainers: No Limit Personal Training
BEST Boot Camp: No Limit Personal Training
BEST Pilates Studio: Pilates Plus Orange County
BEST Bike Shop: Rock N Road Cyclery
BEST Martial Arts: The Dragon Institute

Food Back to Top

BEST Thai: Bamboo Bistro
BEST Barbecue: Beach Pit BBQ
BEST Bakery: Beverly's Best Bakery
BEST Vietnamese: Brodard
BEST Mexican: Cantina Lounge
BEST Chinese: China Moon
BEST Pizza: Ciao! Deli & Pizzeria
BEST Burger: Deemer's American Grill
BEST Greasy Spoon: Harbor House Café
BEST Coffee Shop: Hidden House Coffee
BEST Wine Shop: Hi-Time Wine Cellars
BEST Place for a Sandwich: Jersey Mike's Subs
BEST Breakfast Sandwich: Kimmie's Coffee Cup
BEST Tapas: K'ya
BEST Middle Eastern: Les Amis
BEST Taco: Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Bar
BEST Gourmet Grocery: Mother's Market
BEST Vegan: Native Foods
BEST Indian: Natraj Cuisine of India
BEST Smoothie: Nekter Juice Bar

BEST Italian: Papa Pilo's
BEST Cupcakes: Patty's Cakes and Desserts
BEST Burrito: Pepe's Finest Mexican Food
BEST Hot Dog: Portillo's
BEST Brunch: Ramos House Cafe
BEST Seafood: Rusty Pelican
BEST Bar Bites: SideDoor
BEST Ice Cream Shop: Strickland's
BEST Steakhouse: Stubrik's Steakhouse & Bar
BEST Mediterranean: Surfin Souvlaki
BEST Tea Shop: Tastea
BEST French: The Cellar
BEST Place to Impress a Date: The Cliff
BEST American Bistro: The Lazy Dog Cafe
BEST Food Truck: The Lime Truck
BEST Desserts: The Sugar Me Bakery
BEST Wings: Wingnuts
BEST Sushi: Yama Sushi on the Lake
BEST FroYo: Yogurtland

Health and Beauty Back to Top

BEST Beauty Supply: Beauty Supply Zone & Salon
BEST Day Spa: CloudMover Day Spa
BEST Barber: Jeff Wacker @ Salon Platinum
BEST Hair Cut: Jeffrey Michaels Salon
BEST Bikini Wax: OC Waxing & Aesthetics
BEST Place to Get Inked and Pierced: PACHUCO TATTOO
BEST Place to Get Your Glow On: Rockstar Tan

BEST Hair Color: Salon Heavener
BEST Facial: Skin Care by Devyn
BEST Brow Shaping: The Brow Boutique
BEST Mobile Tanning: The Tannery
BEST Mani/Pedi: Tustin Nailspa
BEST Massage: Wellness Choice Center

Housewares Back to Top

BEST Florist: Bell Tower Florist & Gifts
BEST Home Goods: Le Potager

BEST Place to Pick up a Hostess Gift: Woody Hut

Local Flavor Back to Top

BEST Hotel Lobby: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
BEST Beach: Dog Beach

BEST Picnic Spot: Heisler Park

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Specialty Cocktail: Fusion Ultra Lounge
BEST Place to Laugh til You Cry: ImprovCity
BEST Irish Pub: Muldoons Irish Pub
BEST Sports Bar: Mutt Lynchs
BEST Beers on Tap: Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room
BEST Jazz Club: Spaghettini Italian Grill

BEST Wine Bar: The Cellar Wine Bar
BEST Place to Play Pool and Darts: The Classic Q
BEST Dive Bar: The Little Knight
BEST Place to Listen to Live Music: The SlideBar
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Tin Lizzie Saloon
BEST Place for Late Night Dance Party: Woody's Wharf

Parenting 101 Back to Top

BEST Children's Photographer: Carolyn Rife Photography
BEST Children's Cut: First Cut

BEST Children's Clothing: Rascals to Rebels

Pets Back to Top

BEST Training: All States K-9 Detection and Dog Training
BEST Pet Boutique: Animalia
BEST Pet Photography: Dogma Pet Portraits
BEST Dog Walker: OC Dog Walks

BEST Pet Sitting: OC Pet Sitting
BEST Grooming: Petian
BEST Boarding: Wags & Wiggles

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Bookstore: A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshoppe
BEST Men's Clothing: Commissary
BEST Vintage and Consignment Clothing: Elsewhere Vintage
BEST Women's Boutique: Lobby

BEST Fine Jewelry: Mimi's Jewelry, Inc.
BEST Beachwear: Molly Brown's Swimwear
BEST Scrapbooking: Perfect Day Scrapbooking
BEST Lingerie: Wicked Chamber Boutique

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Wedding Planner: 221 by Viv
BEST Flowers: Bella Blooms
BEST Invitations: Calligraphy to the Stars
BEST Music: Del Lago Trio
BEST Wedding Dresses: Ferndales Bridal
BEST Limousine: Global Limousine and Transportation Inc.
BEST Videographer: Jakfoto Films

BEST Caterer: Jay's Catering
BEST Cakes: Jay's Catering
BEST Hair and Make-Up: Ki Ko Agency
BEST Wedding Photographer: Mike Steele Photography
BEST Venue: Occasions at Laguna Village
BEST Officiant: Reverend Michael Wedding Officiant
BEST DJ: Ultimate Events DJ Entertainment

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