Best of Concord 2009 Winners




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Best of 2009 Winners

The people have spoken!

The votes are in for the Concord Monitor's Best of 2009 contest, where our readers share their selections of the finest restaurants, stores, services and attractions this area has to offer.

We've tallied the votes in dozens of categories, from the Best Pizza and Best Burgers to the Best Place to Hang Out after Work, from the Best Bank to the Best Cellular Phone Service and the Best Gift Shop.

Winners are marked on the map, and they're also listed by category below. The categories are organized into four groups to make it easier to browse:

Eating
Things to do
Essentials
Shopping

Follow the links below to find business listings on TotalSearch, where you can get more information about each winner, and where you can read customer reviews -- and even add your own review.

Download the PDF

We hope you find this guide to the area's most popular businesses helpful. And we hope you'll join the voting next year and help to elect your own favorites to the winners' circle!

<a href="http://www.conmon.com/bestof2009/Best-of-Concord-2009.html">Click here for the map</a>.
DINING

Best Restaurant - Atmosphere	The Common Man

Best Restaurant - Best New Restaurant	Boloco

Best Restaurant: Best of the best	The Common Man

Best Restaurant: Breakfast	City Side Grill

Best Restaurant: Brunch	The Red Blazer

Best Restaurant: Buffet	Red Apple

Best Restaurant: Burger - Tie!	Arnie's Place

Best Restaurant: Burger - Tie!	The Barley House

Best Restaurant: Deli	In A Pinch Cafe

Best Restaurant: Dessert	Arnie's Place

Best Restaurant: Diner	Tilt'n Diner

Best Restaurant: Drinks	The Draft Sports Bar and Grill

Best Restaurant: Ethnic	Siam Orchid

Best Restaurant: Fast food	Wendy's

Best Restaurant: Ice Cream	Arnie's Place

Best Restaurant: Pizza	Constantly Pizza

Best Restaurant: Salad	Ruby Tuesdays

Best Restaurant: Sandwich	In A Pinch Cafe

Best Restaurant: Seafood	Newicks Concord Lobster House

Best Restaurant: Service - Tie!	The Draft Sports Bar and Grill

Best Restaurant: Service - Tie!	The Red Blazer

Best Restaurant: Steak	Longhorn Steakhouse

Best Restaurant: Takeout	Arnie's Place

ESSENTIALS and MORE

Best Bank	Merrimack County Savings

Best Car Wash	Uno's

Best Cellular Phone Service	Verizon Wireless

Best Credit Union	NH Federal Credit Union

Best Day Spa / Salon	Creative Color & Cuts

Best Dry Cleaners	Arnos Cleaners

Best Radio Personality	Nazzy (WJYY)

Best Radio Station	NHPR

Best Web Site (Local)	ConcordMonitor.com

SHOPPING

Best Antique Store	Concord Antique Gallery

Best Appliance Store	Sears

Best Art Supply Store	Michael's Arts and crafts

Best Book Store	Borders Books & Music

Best Bridal / Formal Wear - Tie!	A Day to Remember

Best Bridal / Formal Wear - Tie!	Cassie's Bridal

Best Candy Store	Granite State Candy Shoppe

Best Clothing: Children's	Target

Best Clothing: Men's	Bon-Ton

Best Clothing: Women's	Gondwana Divine Clothing Co.

Best Craft / Hobby Store	Michael's Arts and crafts

Best Department Store	Target

Best Electronics Store	Best Buy

Best Factory Outlet Store	L L Bean

Best Florist	Cobblestone Design

Best Furniture Store	Endicott Furniture

Best Garden Supplies	Lowe's

Best Gift Shop	Caring Gifts

Best Greenhouse / Garden Shop	Cole Gardens

Best Grocery Store	Market Basket

Best Home Accessories - Tie!	Cobblestone Design

Best Home Accessories - Tie!	Target

Best Jewelry Store	Mark Knipe Goldsmiths

Best Music Store	Pitchfork Records

Best Musical Instrument Store	Strings & Things

Best New Car Dealership	Banks Chevrolet

Best Pet Shop	Pet Smart

Best Pharmacy	CVS

Best Sports Store	Dick's Sporting Goods

Best Toy Store	French's Toy Store

Best Used Car Dealership	Banks Chevrolet

THINGS TO DO

Best Bar / Pub	The Draft Sports Bar and Grill

Best Coffee Shop - Tie!	Dunkin Donuts

Best Coffee Shop - Tie!	Starbucks

Best Fitness Center	Living Yoga

Best Golf Course	Beaver Meadow Golf Course

Best Live Music Venue: Large	Capitol Center for the Arts

Best Live Music Venue: Small	The Barley House

Best Movie Rental Store	Blockbuster Video

Best Movie Theater	Red River Theatre

Best Place to Hang Out After Work	The Draft Sports Bar and Grill

Best Place to Meet People	Grace Capital Church

Best Place to Take Visitors Around Concord	Dowtown Concord

Best Place to Watch TV Sports	the Draft Sports Bar and Grill

Best Ski Area	Pat's Peak

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