Best of the Big A 2004 | accessAtlanta.com

You were the judge!

The Best of the Big A contest sought nominations from you last fall, narrowed the nominees down to the top contenders in each category and put the finalists to a vote.

We received more than 40,000 nominations and more than 125,000 votes in 64 categories that included restaurants, spas, getaways and more.

To see the winner and top five finalists in each category, click on the links below. Disagree with the results? Make your case in our online forum!

The winners:
Restaurants • Barbecue • Breakfast • Brunch • Buffet • Burgers • Chinese • Desserts • Fast-food chain • Ice cream/Yogurt • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Kid-friendly • Latin/South American • Mexican • Pizza chain • Pizza non-chain • Power Lunch • Seafood chain • Seafood non-chain • Soul food • Southern cooking • Steak chain • Steak non-chain • Sushi • Tapas • Thai • Vegetarian	Nightlife • Beer selection • Blues club • Country bar • Dance club • Gay/Lesbian • Irish pub • Live music club • Martini bar • Neighborhood bar • Sports bar Shopping • Antique store • Boutique • Bridal shop • Florist • Jewelry • Wine & liquor shop • Vintage clothing Special services • Bakery • Caterer • Day spa • Gourmet takeout /delivery • Hair salon • Piercing, tattoos	Top spots... • ...for a special occasion dinner • ...to meet someone new • ...to take a first date • ...to take out-of-town visitors • ...to see live theater Getaways: Our favorite places • ... to hit the beach • ... for casino gambling • ... to take a family vacation • ... for an island retreat • ... to honeymoon • ... for a romantic weekend • ... for a ski vacation • ... for a golf getaway More Best of the Big A • Our critics' picks • Discuss the winners in our forum • Download our pocket guide [PDF file; Download Adobe Reader]