Food & Drink: The Winners

Best cooking school

1. Nothing to It! Culinary Center

225 Crummer Lane, 826-2628

2. Truckee Meadows Community College

7000 Dandini Blvd., 674-7660

3. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT)

380 Edison Way, 327-3920

Best hot dog

1. Freeman’s Natural Hotdogs

106 California Ave., 322-3434

2. Sinbad’s Hot Dogs of Nevada

418 N McCarran Blvd., Sparks, 331-4762

3. Costco

2200 Harvard Way, 689-2200

Best frozen yogurt

1. Yogurt Beach

3882 Mayberry Drive, 787-2024

2. Yogurt Beach

113 Los Altos Parkway, Sparks, 626-0884

3. Yogurt Beach

748 South Meadows Parkway, 853-2761

Best French fries

1. The Nugget

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

2. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

4999 Kietzke Lane, 825-7246

3. Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

Best smoothie

1. Jamba Juice

5140 Kietzke Lane, 828-5483

2. Keva Juice

5102 Meadowood Mall Circle, 824-0202

3. Pneumatic Diner

501 W. First St., 786-8888

Best chicken wings

1. Noble Pie Parlor

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

2. Wing Stop

5100 Mae Anne Ave., 746-9464

3. Jox

3652 S. Virginia St., 827-6688

Best salad

1. Great Full Gardens Cafe

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

2. Süp

669 S. Virginia St., 324-4787

3. Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery

135 N. Sierra St., 284-3300

Best salad bar

1. Whole Foods Market

6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023

2. Sizzler

615 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-3969

3. Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

3800 S. Virginia St., 824-4433

Best Mexican

1. El Adobe Café

55 W. Arroyo St., 327-4422

2. Beto's Mexican Food

575 W. Fifth St., 324-0632

3. Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

336 Mill St., 786-9697

Best Italian

1. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

2. La Famiglia Ristorante Italiano

170 S Virginia St., 324-1414

3. Mario's Portofino Ristorante Italiano

1505 S. Virginia St., 825-7779

Best Indian

1. India Kabab & Curry

1091 S. Virginia St., 348-6222

2. Naan & Kabab (Mediterranean food)

2740 S. Virginia St., 825-3113

3. Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

1885 S. Virginia St., 322-4441

Best Basque

1. Louis’ Basque Corner Restaurant

301 E. Fourth St., 323-7203

2. Sante Fe Hotel

235 Lake St. 323-1891

3. J T Basque Bar & Dining Room

1426 U.S. 395, Gardnerville, (775) 782-2074

Best Japanese

1. Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

206 N. Virginia St., 323-5550

2. Hiroba Sushi

3005 Skyline Blvd., 829-2788

3. Ijji Sushi

685 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-8668

Best Greek

1. Niko’s Greek Kitchen

148 West St., 284-3678

2. Nick’s Greek Deli

600 S. Virginia St., 786-9613

3. Blue Plate

236 California Ave., 786-3463

Best Thai

1. Bangkok Cuisine

55 Mt. Rose St., 322-0299

2. Thai Chili Cuisine

1030 S. Virginia St., 786-7878

3. Bangkok Cuisine

5851 S. Virginia St., 284-3802

Best Chinese

1. Palais De Jade Fine Chinese Cuisine

960 W. Moana Lane, 827-5233

2. 168 Cafe

2303 S. Virginia St., 622-3097

3. Dynasty Chinese Bistro

1185 California Ave., 786-5768

Best Salvadoran

1. El Salvador Restaurant

517 Forest St., 329-3022

2. El Paisano Taqueria & Pupuseria

1901 Silverada Blvd., Sparks, 324-5355

3. Casa de Oro

5220 Longley Lane, 853-4442

Best sandwich shop

1. Deli Towne USA

3650 Lakeside Drive, 826-4466

2. Michael's Deli & Catering

628 S. Virginia St., 322-2323

3. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

810 N. Sierra St., 737-9430

5140 Kietzke Lane, 336-4906

Best French restaurant

1. Beaujolais Bistro

130 West St., 323-2227

2. 4th St. Bistro

3065 W. Fourth St., 323-3200

3. Lulou’s Restaurant

1470 S. Virginia St., 329-9979

Best Vietnamese

1. Golden Flower Restaurant

205 W. Fifth St., 323-1628

2. Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant

201 E. Second St., 323-7777

3. Viet Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

209 E. Plumb Lane, 329-8889

Best sushi

1. Hiroba Sushi

3005 Skyline Blvd., Suite 100, 829-2788

2. Ijji Sushi

685 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-8669

3. Tha Joint Sushi & Grill

222 Los Altos Parkway, Sparks, 626-8677

Best vegetarian

1. Pneumatic Diner

501 W. First St., 786-8888

2. Great Full Gardens Cafe

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

3. Anthony's Dandelion Deli & Cafe

1170 S. Wells Ave., 322-6100

Best burger

1. Awful Awful at the Nugget

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

2. Juicy’s Giant Hamburgers

301 S. Wells Ave., 322-2600

3. Midtown Eats

719 S. Virginia St., 324-3287

Best doughnuts/pastries

1. Doughboy’s Donuts

57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy., 853-6844

2. Jelly Donut

1750 S. Virginia St., 324-7272

3. Homage Bakery

519 Ralston St., 323-8952

Best bagel

1. My Favorite Muffin

340 California Ave., 333-1025

2. Einstein Bros Bagels

5050 Kietzke Lane, 825-1045

3. Rounds Bakery

205 S. Sierra St., 329-0800

Best bakery

1. Homage Bakery

519 Ralston St., 323-8952

2. Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Cafe

933 W. Moana Lane, 825-0451

3. House of Bread

1185 California Ave., 322-0773

Best fresh bread

1. House of Bread

1185 California Ave., 322-0773

2. Great Harvest Bread

530 W. Plumb Lane, 323-7733

3. Whole Foods Market

6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023

Best coffee

1. The Hub Coffee Co.

32 Cheney St., 323-3482

2. Bibo Coffee Co.

680 Mt. Rose St. (closed)

3. Bibo Coffee Co.

945 Record St., 348-8087

Best coffee roaster

1. Hub Coffee Roasters

32 Cheney St., 323-3482

2. Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company

30 Ohm Place, 856-2033

3. Magpie Coffee Roasters

545 E. Fourth St., 393-9442

Best seafood

1. Rapscallion Seafood House & Bar

1555 S. Wells Ave., 323-1211

2. Oceano, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

3. John's Oyster Bar, John Ascuaga's Nugget

1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, 356-3300

Best steak

1. Harrah's Steak House

219 N. Virginia St., 788-2929

2. Atlantis Steakhouse

3800 S. Virginia St., 824-4430

3. The Steakhouse, Western Village Inn & Casino

815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 353-4916

Best pizza parlor

1. Noble Pie Parlor

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

2. J.J.'s Pie Co.

555 W. Fifth St., 786-5555

3. Blind Onion

3605 King's Row, 747-7744

Best breakfast

1. Peg’s Glorified Ham & Eggs

420 S. Sierra St., 329-2600

2. Peg’s Glorified Ham & Eggs

6300 Mae Anne Ave., 624-2700

3. Squeeze In

5020 Las Brisas Blvd., 787-2700

Best business lunch

1. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

2. SoDo

275 Hill St., 322-2710

3. Brasserie St. James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

Best greasy spoon

1. Gold-N-Silver Inn

790 W. Fourth St., 323-2696

2. The Nugget

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

3. Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs

420 S. Sierra St., 329-2600

Best Reno restaurant

1. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

2. Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

3. Bowl

West Street Market, 148 West St., 327-4443

3. Midtowne Eats

719 S. Virginia St., 324-3287

Best Carson restaurant

1. Adele’s Restaurant and Lounge

1112 N. Carson St., 882-3353

2. Red’s Old 395 Grill

1055 S. Carson St., 887-0395

3. Sassafras

318 N. Carson St., 887-8879

Best Truckee restaurant

1. Squeeze In

10060 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Calif., (530) 587-9814

2. Moody's Bistro, Bar & Beats

10007 Bridge St., Truckee, Calif., (530) 587-8688

3. Dragonfly

10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Calif., (530) 587-0557

Best Sparks restaurant

1. Great Basin Brewing Co.

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-7711

2. Tha Joint Sushi & Grill

222 Los Altos Parkway, Sparks, 626-8677

3. Vista Grille

1250 Disc Drive, Sparks, 626-9922

Best Tahoe restaurant

1. T's Mesquite Rotisserie

901 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, 831-2832

2. Gar Woods Grill & Pier

5000 N. Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, (530) 546-3366

3. Lone Eagle Grill

Hyatt Regency, 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, 886-6899

Most romantic restaurant

1. 4th St. Bistro

3065 W. Fourth St., 323-3200

2. Wild River Grille

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

3. Harrah's Steak House

219 N. Virginia St., 788-2929

Best new restaurant

1. Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

2. Great Full Gardens Cafe

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

3. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

Best fine dining

1. Lulou’s Restaurant

1470 S. Virginia St., 329-9979

2. Harrah’s Steak House

219 N. Center St., 788-2929

3. 4th St. Bistro

3065 W. Fourth St., 323-3200

Best wine list

1. Napa Sonoma Grocery Company

550 W. Plumb Lane, 826-0595

2. West Street Wine Bar, West Street Market

148 West St., 336-3560

3. Whispering Vine Wine Co.

3886 Mayberry Drive, 787-9463

85 Foothill Road, 622-8080

Best wine bar

1. West Street Wine Bar, West Street Market

148 West St., 336-3560

2. Mid Town Wine Bar

1527 S. Virginia St., 323-1377

3. Whispering Vine Wine Co.

3886 Mayberry Drive, 787-9463

85 Foothill Road, 622-8080

Best cheap eats

1. Beto’s Mexican Food

575 W. Fifth St., 324-0632

2. Gold-N-Silver Inn

790 W. Fourth St., 323-2696

3. Pho 777 Vietnamese Noodle Restaurant

102 E. Second St., 323-7777

Best dessert

1. Campo Restaurant

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

2. The Chocolate Bar

95 N. Sierra St., 337-1122

3. Mix Cupcake Co.

655 Booth St., 329-1748

Best martini

1. Roxy's Bar & Lounge

Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 785-9066

2. The Chocolate Bar

95 N. Sierra St., 337-1122

3. Moonlite Bunny Ranch

69 Moonlite Road, Carson City, 246-9240

Best Margarita

1. El Adobe Café

55 W. Arroyo St., 327-4422

2. Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

336 Mill St., 786-9697

3. Miguel's Mexican

1415 S. Virginia St., 322-2722

Best solo dining

1. Bowl

West Street Market, 148 West St., 327-4443

2. Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

3. Süp

669 S. Virginia St., 324-4787

Best outdoor dining

1. Wild River Grille

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

2. The Stone House Cafe

1907 S. Arlington Ave., 624-5745

3. Silver Peak

124 Wonder St., 324-1864

Best late-night dining

1. Golden Flower Vietnamese Restaurant

205 W. Fifth St., 323-1628

2. The Nugget

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

3. Noble Pie Parlor

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

Best food truck

1. GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck

410-4124

2. Kenji's Food Truck

247-3299

3. Burger Me! Truck

737-9404

Best ambience

1. Brasserie St. James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

2. Wild River Grille

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

3. Old Granite St. Eatery

243 S. Sierra St., 622-3222

Best restaurant view

1. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

2. La Vecchia

3005 Skyline Blvd., 825-1113

3. Wild River Grille

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

Best restaurant worth the long wait

1. Hiroba Sushi

3005 Skyline Blvd., Suite 100, 829-2788

2. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

3. Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

Best chef

1. Mark Estee, Campo

2. Erick Caballero, Brasserie St. James

3. Roberto H. Martinez, Arroyo Mexican Grill

Best server

1. Cici Seagrave

Gold Dust West, 444 Vine St., 323-2211

2. Eleanor Pitts Dunn, Brasserie Saint James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

3. Trevor Hutton, Famous Dave's

4925 Kietzke Lane, 826-7427

Best tequila selection

1. Arroyo Mexican Grill

250 Evans Ave., 334-7092

2. Fuego

170 S. Virginia St., 322-1800

3. Chapel Tavern

1099 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

3. El Adobe Café

55 W. Arroyo St., 327-4422

Best vodka selection

1. Roxy's Bar & Lounge

Eldorado Hotel-Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 785-9066

2. Chapel Tavern

1099 N. Virginia St., 324-2244

3. 775 Gastropub

5162 Meadowood Mall Circle, 828-0775

3. Death & Taxes

26 Cheney St., 324-2630

Best whiskey/bourbon/Scotch selection

1. Chapel Tavern

1099 N. Virginia St., 324-2244

2. Ceol Irish Pub

538 S. Virginia St., 329-5558

3. Death & Taxes

26 Cheney St., 324-2630

Best Bloody Mary

1. Chapel Tavern

1099 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

2. Noble Pie Parlor

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

3. PJ & Co.

1590 S. Wells Ave., 323-6366

Best local beer

1. Ichthyosaur India Pale Ale

Great Basin Brewing Co.

2. Cerveza Chilibeso

Great Basin Brewing Co.

3. Red Headed Stranger

Brasserie St. James

3. Battle Born Beer

Best barbecue restaurant

1. Famous Dave’s BBQ

4925 Kietzke Lane, 826-7427

2. BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company

754 N. McCarran Blvd., 355-1010

3. Men Wielding Fire

180 E. First St., 786-1117

Best catering company

1. Dish Cafe & Catering

855 Mill St., 348-8264

2. Cherry Bomb Catering

287-4121

3. Famous Dave’s BBQ

4925 Kietzke Lane, 826-7427

Best appetizers

1. Fuego

170 S. Virginia St., 322-1800

2. Brasserie St. James

901 S. Center St., 348-8888

3. Campo

50 N. Sierra St., 737-9555

Best soups

1. Süp

669 S. Virginia St., 324-4787

2. Great Full Gardens Cafe

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

Best place to eat when drunk

1. The Nugget

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

2. Noble Pie Parlor

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

3. Gold-N-Silver

790 W. Fourth St., 323-2696

Best juice

1. Pneumatic Diner

501 W. First St., 786-8888

2. Jüs

191 Damonte Ranch Prkwy., 852-1401

3. Jamba Juice

5140 Kietzke Lane, 828-5483

Best fondue

1. The Chocolate Bar

95 N. Sierra St., 337-1122

2. Duke’s Steak House Restaurant

Casino Fandango

3800 S. Carson St, Carson City, 885-7000

2. Grill at Quail Corners

6520 S. McCarran Blvd., 827-6262

Best produce

1. Great Basin Community Food Co-op

240 Court St., 324-6133

2. Whole Foods Market

6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023

3. Raley's Supermarkets

1441 Mayberry Drive, 786-3655