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2008 Best of Dayton results

Here are the winners of the 2008 Best of Dayton voting.

CategoryWinner
Best Pool HallBelmont Billiards
Best Asian RestaurantChina Cottage
Best Local Blues BandThe Doug Hart Band
Best Italian RestaurantSavona in Centerville
Best Scenic ViewAullwood Audubon Center and Farm
Best Beer Bar Peach's Grill in Yellow Springs
Best Movie TheaterThe Neon, Dayton
Best Boutique ShoppingSuggestive Some-Things in Dayton
Best Burger JointHamburger Wagon in Miamisburg
Best Karaoke Therapy Café in Dayton
Best Breakfast RestaurantThe Brunch Club in Dayton
Best Ice Cream ParlorUnited Dairy Farmers (UDF) in the Dayton area
Best Pizza PlaceJoe's in Dayton
Best Place to Go on First DatePacchia in Dayton
Best Local Rock Band Luxury Pushers
Best Dessert RestaurantPacchia in Dayton's Oregon District
Best BarPeach's Grill in Yellow Springs
Best FestivalAleFest at Dayton's Carillon Park
Best Miniature GolfAdventure Golf South in Centerville
Best Mom & Pop RestaurantMoraine Embassy in Dayton
Best RestaurantJay's Seafood Restaurant in Dayton's Oregon District
Best FireworksCity of Dayton Fourth of July
Best Picnic Spot Carriage Hill Metropark
Best Record Shop Best Buy
Best Steakhouse Outback
Best Dance Club Club Masque
Best Local Hip Hop Band DJ Sparechange
Best Wine Bar The Wine Gallery & Cafe
Best Sports BarBuffalo Wild Wings
Best Happy HourTaggart's Pub
Best County FairDarke County
Best Local Jazz Band Puzzle of Light
Best Mexican RestaurantEl Rancho Grande
Best Radio StationTie between WYSO 91.3 FM (Antioch University) and WTUE 104.7 FM (Rock 105)
Best Thrift Store Goodwill on Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Centerville
Best Bowling AlleyCapri Lanes in Kettering
Best Indian RestaurantAmar India Restaurant
Best Haunted HouseNight Fright Haunted Trail
Best After-Bar RestaurantWaffle House
Best Flea MarketTraders World in Monroe
Best Barbecue RestaurantSmokin' BBQ
Best Book StoreBooks & Co.
Best Cup of Coffee Winans (multiple locations)
Best Discount Shopping Target (multiple locations)
Best Christmas Light DisplayClifton Mill
Best Place to Buy Almost Everything Target (various locations)
Best Local Country Band Crazy Joe & the Mad River Outlaws

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