The State's Best of Winners for 2014
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| Winner | Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Fair | Entertainment | Best Annual Community Event |
| Columbia Museum of Art | Entertainment | Best Art Gallery |
| Riverbanks Zoo | Entertainment | Best Children's Entertainment |
| Spring Valley Country Club | Entertainment | Best Golf Course |
| Tin Roof | Entertainment | Best Live Music |
| South Carolina State Museum | Entertainment | Best Museum |
| EdVenture Children's Museum | Entertainment | Best Place for a Child's Birthday Party |
| Trustus Theatre | Entertainment | Best Stage Theater |
| South Carolina State Museum | Entertainment | Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners |
| Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar | Food & Drink | Best-All-Around Restaurant |
| Silver Spoon Bake Shop | Food & Drink | Best Bakery |
| El Burrito | Food & Drink | Best Bang-for-the-Buck Restaurant |
| Art Bar | Food & Drink | Best Bar |
| Palmetto Pig | Food & Drink | Best Barbecue |
| Josh Streetman, Motor Supply Co. | Food & Drink | Best Bartender |
| Liberty Tap Room | Food & Drink | Best Beer List |
| Silver Spoon Bake Shop | Food & Drink | Best Biscuit |
| The Silver Fox Grill | Food & Drink | Best Breakfast Restaurant |
| The Oak Table | Food & Drink | Best Brunch |
| Pawleys Front Porch | Food & Drink | Best Burger |
| El Burrito | Food & Drink | Best Burrito |
| The Oak Table | Food & Drink | Best Business Lunch |
| The Peanut Man | Food & Drink | Best Candy Shop |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Food & Drink | Best Caterer |
| Palmetto Pig | Food & Drink | Best Chicken |
| Miyo's | Food & Drink | Best Chinese Restaurant |
| Drip | Food & Drink | Best Coffee House |
| Groucho's Deli | Food & Drink | Best Deli/Sandwich Shop |
| Nonnah's | Food & Drink | Best Dessert |
| River Rat Brewery | Food & Drink | Best Draft Beer |
| Cantina 76 | Food & Drink | Best Family Dining with Kids |
| Rush's | Food & Drink | Best Fast-Food Restaurant |
| Garibaldi Cafe | Food & Drink | Best Fine Dining |
| Al's Upstairs | Food & Drink | Best First-Date Restaurant |
| Crepes et Croissants | Food & Drink | Best French Restaurant |
| Devine Foods | Food & Drink | Best Greek Restaurant |
| TakoSushi | Food & Drink | Best Happy Hour |
| The Silver Fox Grill | Food & Drink | Best Hot Dog |
| Paradise Ice | Food & Drink | Best Ice Cream |
| Bombay Grill | Food & Drink | Best Indian Restaurant |
| Garibaldi Cafe | Food & Drink | Best Italian Restaurant |
| Miyabi | Food & Drink | Best Japanese Restaurant |
| M Vista | Food & Drink | Best Lunch Restaurant |
| 116 Espresso and Wine Bar | Food & Drink | Best Margarita |
| Arkos Mojo Grill & Martini Bar | Food & Drink | Best Martini |
| San Jose Mexican Restaurant in Irmo | Food & Drink | Best Mexican Restaurant |
| M Grille | Food & Drink | Best New Restaurant |
| The Backyard Cafe | Food & Drink | Best Outdoor Dining |
| Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders | Food & Drink | Best Pizza |
| Hudson's Smokehouse | Food & Drink | Best Ribs |
| Devine Foods | Food & Drink | Best Salad |
| Oyster Bar | Food & Drink | Best Seafood Restaurant |
| Joshua Sloan, Il Giorgione | Food & Drink | Best Server |
| Lizard's Thicket | Food & Drink | Best Southern Restaurant |
| The British Bulldog Pub | Food & Drink | Best Sports Bar |
| Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse | Food & Drink | Best Steak |
| Tsunami Japanese Restaurant | Food & Drink | Best Sushi |
| Cantina 76 | Food & Drink | Best Taco |
| Gervais & Vine | Food & Drink | Best Tapas Restaurant |
| Good Life Cafe | Food & Drink | Best Vegetarian Restaurant |
| Liberty on the Lake | Food & Drink | Best Waterfront Restaurant |
| Gervais & Vine | Food & Drink | Best Wine List |
| 2 Fat 2 Fly Stuffed Chicken Wings | Food & Drink | Best Wings |
| Old Mill Antique Mall | Shopping | Best Antique Shop |
| City Art | Shopping | Best Art Supply/Craft Store |
| Papa Jazz Record Shoppe | Shopping | Best Audio/Video Store |
| Darryn Russ, Jim Hudson Lexus | Shopping | Best Automobile Salesperson |
| Carolina Beauty Supply | Shopping | Best Beauty Supply Store |
| Outspokin Bicycles | Shopping | Best Bicycle Shop |
| Captain's Choice Marine | Shopping | Best Boat Dealership |
| Once Upon a Child | Shopping | Best Children's Clothing Store |
| Roundabouts Consignments | Shopping | Best Consignment Shop |
| Blossom Shop Florist, Inc. | Shopping | Best Florist |
| Whit-Ash Furnishings | Shopping | Best Furniture Store |
| Garnet and Black Traditions | Shopping | Best Gamecock Store |
| Woodley's Garden Center | Shopping | Best Gardening Center |
| HandPicked | Shopping | Best Gift Shop |
| 14 Carrot Whole Foods | Shopping | Best Health/Vitamin Store |
| Southern Custom Doors & Hardware | Shopping | Best Home Improvement Store |
| Jewelry Warehouse | Shopping | Best Jewelry Store |
| The Lite House | Shopping | Best Lighting and Fans |
| Green's Beverages | Shopping | Best Liquor Store |
| Best Mattress | Shopping | Best Mattress Store |
| Brittons | Shopping | Best Men's Fine Clothing Store |
| Granger Owings | Shopping | Best Men's Weekendwear Clothing Store |
| Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson | Shopping | Best Motorcycle Dealership |
| Sims Music | Shopping | Best Musical Instrument Store |
| Jim Hudson Lexus | Shopping | Best New Car Dealer |
| Tropic Aire | Shopping | Best Outdoor Furniture |
| The Backpacker | Shopping | Best Outdoor Gear and Supply |
| Pet Supplies Plus | Shopping | Best Pet Supply Store |
| The Tobacco Merchant | Shopping | Best Smoke Shop |
| Todd & Moore Sporting Goods | Shopping | Best Sporting Goods Store |
| Frank's Discount Tire | Shopping | Best Tires |
| Uptown Gifts | Shopping | Best Unique Gift Shop |
| Jim Hudson Lexus | Shopping | Best Used Car Dealer |
| Elite Vapors | Shopping | Best Vaping Store |
| Jo-Lin's Bridal & Formal Wear | Shopping | Best Wedding Attire |
| Green's Beverages | Shopping | Best Wine Store |
| Brittons | Shopping | Best Women's Fine Clothing Store |
| Gwen Rawls | Shopping | Best Women's Shoe Store |
| Pink Sorbet | Shopping | Best Women's Weekendwear Clothing Store |
| Elliott Davis | Service | Best Accounting Firm |
| Dr. Angela Soto, Blue Root Acupuncture | Service | Best Acupuncturist |
| 42 Magnolia Apartment Homes | Service | Best Apartment Complex |
| Agape Senior Assisted Living | Service | Best Assisted Living Center |
| George Sink | Service | Best Attorney |
| Quackt Glass | Service | Best Auto Glass Repair |
| Abbott's Auto Care & Tire | Service | Best Auto Repair |
| First Citizens Bank | Service | Best Bank |
| Clines Salon Vista | Service | Best Barbershop |
| Mid Carolina Marine | Service | Best Boat Repair |
| Fortress Builders, LLC | Service | Best Builder |
| Frank's Car Wash | Service | Best Car Wash |
| Accuclean | Service | Best Carpet Cleaning |
| Flooring by Cogdill | Service | Best Carpet/Flooring |
| Bigbie Chiropractic Office | Service | Best Chiropractor |
| Merry Maids | Service | Best Cleaning Service |
| Mr. Mac Computer Services | Service | Best Computer Services |
| Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union | Service | Best Credit Union |
| Columbia Ballet School | Service | Best Dance Studio |
| Urban Nirvana | Service | Best Day Spa |
| Adlerian Child Care Centers | Service | Best Daycare |
| Harbison Hill Dentistry | Service | Best Dentist |
| DJ Prince Ice | Service | Best DJ/Karaoke |
| Dr. Achu Mofor, Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina | Service | Best Doctor |
| Tripp's Fine Cleaners | Service | Best Dry Cleaner |
| Columbia Electric Service | Service | Best Electrician |
| Roper Staffing | Service | Best Employment Agency |
| 360 Meetings & Events, LLC | Service | Best Event Planner |
| Columbia Eye Clinic | Service | Best Eye Clinic |
| Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union | Service | Best Financial Services |
| Gold's Gym | Service | Best Fitness Center |
| Shives Funeral Home | Service | Best Funeral Home |
| Clines Salon Vista | Service | Best Hair Salon |
| Justine Dellinger, Velvet Edge Salon | Service | Best Hair Stylist |
| Midland Hearing Associates | Service | Best Hearing Center |
| Cool Care Heating & Air | Service | Best Heating and Air Conditioning Service |
| Lexington Medical Center | Service | Best Hospital Facility |
| Palmetto Health | Service | Best Hospital for Heart Health |
| Palmetto Health | Service | Best Hospital System |
| Bill Weathersbee, State Farm | Service | Best Insurance Agent |
| Rebecca Howser Interiors | Service | Best Interior Design Firm |
| Hay Hill Services, Inc. | Service | Best Landscaping Service |
| George Sink Injury Lawyers | Service | Best Law Firm |
| Eli's & Company | Service | Best Manicure/Pedicure |
| AMR Massage Studio | Service | Best Massage |
| Millie Lewis | Service | Best Modeling/Talent Agency |
| Gentlemen Movers Inc. | Service | Best Moving Company |
| Tokyo Joe | Service | Best Musician/Band |
| Chestnut Hill Plantation | Service | Best Neighborhood/Housing Community |
| Saluda River Club | Service | Best New Home Community |
| Eline Painting & Contracting | Service | Best Painter/Painting |
| Chris Wooten, Bodyshop Athletics | Service | Best Personal Trainer |
| Modern Exterminating Company Inc. | Service | Best Pest Control |
| Camp Bow Wow | Service | Best Pet Boarding |
| Kickstand Studio | Service | Best Photographer |
| Lexington Medical Center | Service | Best Place to Have a Baby |
| Chavis Plumbing | Service | Best Plumbing |
| Crystal Pools | Service | Best Pool Company |
| Frank's Discount Tire | Service | Best Quick Oil Change |
| Buddy Lewis, Russell and Jeffcoat | Service | Best Real Estate Agent |
| Home Advantage Realty | Service | Best Real Estate Company |
| Carolina Tan Factory | Service | Best Tanning Salon |
| Animated Canvas | Service | Best Tattoo Parlor |
| Elliott Davis | Service | Best Tax Service |
| Original Blue Ribbon Taxi Cab Company | Service | Best Taxi Service |
| Forest Lake Travel | Service | Best Travel Agency |
| Doctors Care | Service | Best Urgent-Care Center |
| Banks Animal Hospital | Service | Best Veterinary Clinic |
| 701 Whaley | Service | Best Wedding Reception Venue |
| Nutrimost | Service | Best Weight-Loss Program |
| Bikram Yoga Columbia | Service | Best Yoga Studio |
This story was originally published October 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM with the headline "The State's Best of Winners for 2014."