King 5 Best Of Western WA (Recap)
Every year we see local businesses asking their fans for votes to be on their industry’s top spot for King 5’s ‘Best of Western Washington’ list. Even though this list is basically a popularity contest for local businesses, it does prove who gets recommended most often by real fans and real customers all across the region.
Over 283,000 people submitted votes into King5’s contest and we’ve shared the categories that relate the most to our blog’s content.
Check out some of the winners on this King 5 ‘Best Of Western WA’ list and let us know what you think!
Where We Live (Western WA)
- Best Pick-up Place: Alki Beach Park
- Best Green Building: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Best Place to Work: F5 Networks
- Best Place to Send a Guest: Pike Place Market
- Best Place to People Watch: Pike Place Market
- Best Playground: Point Defiance Park
- Best Roller Derby Team: Rat City Rollergirls
- Best School with the Most Spirit: Snohomish High School
- Best Biggest Public Eyesore: Traffic on I-5
- Best Local Event: Washington State Fair
Online / Social Media
- Best Local Personality on Twitter: @djbmello
- Best Sports Blog: 12th Fan View
- Best Music Blog: Find Your Fav
- Best Food Blog: Got It, Cook It
- Best Neighborhood Blog: Living Snoqualmie
- Best Parenting Blog: Sounds Fun Mom
- Best Local Podcast: The Migs Cast
Arts & Entertainment
- Best Museum: LeMay – America’s Car Museum
- Best Local Bands: Macklemore
- Best Theatre Group: Mimosas with Mama
- Best Fun Place for Kids: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
- Best Art Gallery: Rob Schouten Gallery
- Best Indie Theater: The Grand Cinema
- Best Theater Venue: The Paramount Theatre
- Best Casino: Tulalip Resort Casino
- Best Live Comedy: Unexpected Productions
- Best Winery: Westport Winery
Cheap Eats
- Best Greasy Spoon: Beth’s Cafe
- Best Hot Dog: Big Dog’s Food Truck
- Best Food Truck: Big Dog’s Food Truck
- Best Healthy Lunch: Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
- Best Burger: Dick’s Drive-In
- Best Burrito: El Camion
- Best Pizza: Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza
- Best Gluten-Free Menu: Friesenburgers
- Best Teriyaki: Happy Teriyaki #4
- Best Breakfast: Huckleberry Square Restaurant
- Best Sandwich Shop: MSM Deli
- Best Barbecue: Ranch House BBQ & Steakhouse
- Best Crepes: Savor – Tacoma Creperie
Fashion
- Best Men’s Clothing: Butch Blum
- Best Eyewear: Family EyeCare Associates
- Best Women’s Accessories: Harts & Pearls
- Best Women’s Boutique: Hoity Toity
- Best Vintage and Resale: Hot Rod Heidi’s Vintage Closet
- Best Designer Jewelry: Joseph Jewelry
- Best Lingerie: Lovers
- Best Women’s Shoes: Nordstrom Downtown Seattle
- Best Children’s Clothing: SugarBabies
- Best Alterations and Tailoring: Tracy Gail Custom Dress & Tailoring
- Best Maternity Apparel: Village Maternity
- Best Men’s Shoes: Wide Shoes Only
Nightlife
- Best Dance Club: Big Whisky Saloon
- Best Movie Theater: Cinebarre Mountlake
- Best Jazz Club: Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
- Best Pool Hall: Garage
- Best Trendy Bar: Good Bar
- Best Happy Hour: HG Bistro
- Best Blues Club: Jazzbones Tacoma
- Best Live Music: Louie G’s Pizzeria
- Best Brewpub: Odd Otter Brewing Company
- Best Karaoke: Palmers East
- Best Beer Selection: Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom
- Best Wine Bar: Purple Café and Wine Bar
- Best Spirits / Distillery: Seattle Distilling
- Best Irish Pub: Shawn O’Donnell’s
- Best Cocktails: Tacoma Cabana
- Best Bowling: TechCity Bowl
- Best Sports Bar: The Dub Pub
- Best Gay and Lesbian Bar: The Mix
- Best College Bar: The Swiss Restaurant & Pub
- Best Neighborhood Bar: Top of Tacoma Bar and Cafe
Specialty Food & Drink
- Best Wine Shop; All Things Wine
- Best Cheese Shop: Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
- Best Butcher: Blue Max Meats
- Best Bakery: CaKecaKes
- Best Fish Market: Gemini Fish Market
- Best Coffee Shop: Mercurys Coffee Co.
- Best Gourmet Grocery: Metropolitan Market
- Best Ice Cream Shop: Nutty Squirrel Gelato
- Best Donuts: Original House Of Donuts
- Best Beer Store: Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom
- Best Desserts: Rusty’s Famous Cheesecake
- Best Chocolate: Theo Chocolate
- Best Cupcakes: Wanna Cupcake?
- Best Tea House: Xiu Xian Tea
- Best FroYo: Yoforit Frozen Yogurt
Western WA People
- Best Local TV Personality: Anny Havland
- Best College Athlete: Beyond Disabilities – Steve Ferreira
- Best Amateur Athlete: Beyond Disabilities – Steve Ferreira
- Best Dentist: Children’s Dental Care
- Best Fitness Instructor: Danielle Pugliese
- Best Chiropractor: Devine Chiropractic and Rehab Center
- Best Local Radio Personality: Fitz
- Best Local Musician: Jessie Siren
- Best Hottest Firefighter: Johnny Sarreal
- Best Local Newspaper Columnist/Reporter: Justin Gimse
- Best Principal: Karen Rosencrans of Sky Valley Education Center
- Best Mayor: Marilyn Strickland – Tacoma
- Best Bartender: Nicole @ Pints Barn
- Best Plastic Surgeon: Partington Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
- Best Seattle Sports Super Fan: Patrick Seahawk Duncan
- Best Local Comedian: Ralph Porter
- Best Pro Athlete: Russell Wilson
- Best Team Mascot: Screech The Eagle – Cedar Park Christian Schools
- Best Sports Team: Seattle Seahawks
- Best Cheerleading Squad: The Seahawks Sea Gals
- Best Looking Police Officer: Trooper Travis B Calton
- Best Teacher: Tuck Gionet
- Best Doctor: Veterinary Oncology Center
We have the utmost respect for each of the groups who won the #1 spots on this year’s King 5 ‘Best Of Western Washington’ list. The efforts you put into a contest like this can really help your brand gain momentum going into the new year.
You can view the entire list at best.king5.com/best/western-washington/winners.
Editor’s Notes:
Shouts to Big Whiskey Saloon for edging out Seattle’s reputable nightclubs for best dance club!
Why is Macklemore still included on this list?
