Check out the Social 1st Annual Reader's Choice Awards Show Videos!


See all the awards presentations, the hot dance performances, fashion shows, comedy from Mello Mike, and red carpet interviews with local celebrities!
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...and the winners are:

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Best Sushi Bar: Shaba Shabu
Best Jazz Club: Amra’s
Best Steakhouse: Prime Only
Best Patio Bar: Ess Lounge and Nightclub
Best Dance Club: The Office
Best Martini Bar: Blue Martini
Best Irish Pub: Hibernian
Most Unique Salon: Primp Salon
Best Salon for Cuts: Salon Blu
Best Salon for Color: Salon Kroma
Club Owner Hall of Fame: Fred Wilburn The Longbranch
Best Boutique: Rouge North Hills Raleigh
Favorite Beer: Bud Light
Best Sports Bar: Hooter’s Airport
Best Oyster Bar: Tony’s Bourbon Street Oyster Bar
Best College Bar: Pi Bar and Lounge
Best Atmosphere Bar/Restaurant: Margaux
Best Kept Secret: Underground
Best Neighborhood Bar: Crowley’s of Stonehenge
Best Country Saloon: The Longbranch
Best Lounge: Rush Lounge
Best Place for Lunch: Vincent’s
Best Theme Bar/Restaurant: Oliver Twist
Best Bar Food: Tir Na Nog
Most Original Bar/Restaurant: Locked & Loaded
Best Place for Live Bands: Lincoln Theatre
Best Pickup Bar/Club: White Collar Crime
Best Newcomer Bar/Restaurant: Sunnyside Too
Best Italian Restaurant: Casa Linga
Best Late Night Club: Aura
Best DJ: DJ AC
Best Restaurant for Dates: Jibarra
Favorite Social Model: Melissa
Favorite Bartender: Rick Harris - Ess Lounge
Best Bartender: Holly Weisz - The Office
Hall of Fame Bartender: Jon “Seel” Seelbinder - Rush Lounge
Bartender of the Year: Paul Sessum - Lucky B's
Best Indian Cuisine: Royal India Capital Blvd
Best International Club: Red Room Lounge
Best VIP: The Dirty
Best Fun Bar: Foster’s Saloon
Best Overall Bar: Lucky B’s
Best Overall Nightclub: Ess Lounge
Innovator Award: Deep South Entertainment for “Bud Light Downtown Live”
Best Newcomer Lounge/Nightclub: Mosaic
Best Overall Salon: DS Parada