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Best of CNY Winners 2026
Best of CNY Winners 2026

DINING & DRINKING
- Best Diner: Stella’s Diner
- Best Chef: Will Van Why
- Best Restaurant for Seafood: Blue Water Grill
- Best Deli/Sandwich Shop: Brooklyn Pickle
- Best Italian Restaurant: Santangelos
- Best Asian Restaurant: Lemon Grass
- Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: King Davids
- Best Mexican Restaurant: Azteca Mexican Grill
- Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant: Green Planet Cafe
- Best Food Truck: Mamacitas
- Best Fresh Bread: Di Lauro’s Bakery
- Best Dinner Cruise: Mid-Lakes Navigation
- Best Place for Wings: Change of Pace
- Best Place for Ribs: Dinosaur Bar-B Q
- Best Place for Pizza: Twin Trees
- Best Restaurant for Steak: Scotch-N-Sirloin
- Best Restaurant for Sushi: Yamasho
- Best Place for Ice Cream: Gannon’s Isle
- Best Place for Lunch: Pastabilities
- Best Outdoor Patio: The Brewster Inn
- Best Outdoor Dining: The Retreat
- Best Dining on the Water: The Brewster Inn
- Best Place for Breakfast: Gem Diner
- Best Place for a Burger: Ale ‘N’ Angus
- Best Place for a Fish Fry: Fish Cove
- Best Place for a Hot Dog: Heid’s of Liverpool
- Best Place for a Burrito: Alto Cinco
- Best Bakery/Pastry Shop: Biscotti’s Café
- Best Place for Coffee: Café Kubal
- Best Place for Soup: Salt City Soup Co.
- Best Family Restaurant: Tully’s Good Times
- Best Buffet Restaurant: Empire Buffet
- Best Take-Out Restaurant: Avicolli’s Restaurant
- Best Caterer: Coppertop Catering
- Best Winery: Dr. Konstantin Frank
- Best Neighborhood Bar: The Blarney Stone
- Best Biker Bar: Dinosaur Bar-B Q
- Best Place for Happy Hour: The Retreat
- Best Sports Bar: Tully’s Good Times
- Best Irish Pub: Coleman’s Irish Pub
- Best Place for Draft Beer: The Hops Spot
- Best Craft Brewery: Meier’s Creek Brewing
- Best Place for a Margarita: Azteca Mexican Grill
- Best Place for Glass of Wine: The Brewster Inn
- Best Polish Restaurant: Eva’s European Sweets
- Best Indian Restaurant: Electrik Karma
- Best Place for Bike Nights: The Nest Tavern
LOVE & ROMANCE
- Best Jewelry Store: Hayden Jewelers
- Best Bridal Shop/Boutique: New York Bride
- Best Place for Wedding Reception: Belhurst Castle
- Best Romantic Getaway: Mirbeau Inn & Spa
- Best Romantic Restaurant: The Brewster Inn
- Best Limo Service: North East Limo
- Best Pickup Joint: Trexx
- Best Adult Sex Toy Shop: Adult World
- Best Gay/Lesbian Bar: Trexx
- Best Adult Entertainment Club: Diamond Dolls
GOODS & SERVICES
- Best Place For Chocolate: Speach’s Candy
- Best Book Store: Golden Bee Bookstore
- Best Health Food Store: Mother Earth
- Best Body Art Shop: Scarab Body Arts
- Best Hair Salon: Industry Salon
- Best Nail Salon: Cosmopolitan Salon & Spa
- Best Tanning Salon: Hakuna Matata Tanning
- Best Day Spa: Mirbeau Inn & Spa
- Best Inn: Mirbeau Inn & Spa
- Best Florist: Sam Rao Florist
- Best Place for Martial Arts: Impact Martial Arts
- Best Place for Massage: Body Works Massage
- Best Dance Studio: Syracuse School of Dance
- Best Music Store: Sound Garden
- Best Smoke Shop: Kieffer’s Cigar Store
- Best Liquor Store: Pascale’s Liquors
- Best New Car Dealership: Burdick Chevy
- Best Pre-Owned Car Dealership: Burdick
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
- Best Local Band: Scars and Stripes
- Best Live Music Venue: Turning Stone Resort
- Best Dance Club: Tin Rooster
- Best Place for Karaoke: Singer’s Karaoke
- Best Museum: The MOST
- Best DJ Service: Black Tie Entertainment
- Best Wedding Band: Prime Time
- Best Festival: Festa Italiana
- Best Car Show: Syracuse Nationals
- Best Haunted House: Fright Nights
SPORTS & LEISURE
- Best Local Sports Team: Syracuse Orange
- Best Raceway: Watkins Glen
- Best Local Gym: Champions Fitness
- Best Place to Ski/Snowboard: Labrador Mountain
- Best Public Golf Course: Turning Stone Resort
- Best Miniature Golf: Big Don’s Wild River
- Best Country Club: Bellevue Country Club
- Best Place for Horseback Riding: Tanglewood
- Best Place for Zumba: Pulse Fitness
- Best Place for Yoga: Syracuse Yoga
- Best Bowling Alley: Flamingo Bowl
Congratulations to All Our Winners!