Readers' Choice Winners 2012

All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Most Family-Friendly Restaurant to Best Clothing Store and Best Dance Studio.

We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners

FOOD & DRINK 

Best Wings

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: Buffalo Wild Wings on Woodruff Road

Best Burger

• Winner: Five Guys
• Second place:

Best Hot Dog

• Winner: Joe's of Easley and Skins' of Easley

Best Pizza

• Winner: of Easley

Best Italian

• Winner:
• Second place: Portofino's of Taylors-Wade Hampton

Best Sushi

• Winner: Dozo of Easley
• Second place: Irishai of Taylors

Best Steak

• Winner: Outback
• Second place: Longhorn of Taylors

Best Cheap Eats

• Winner: Joe's of Easley
• Second place: Cracker Barrel

Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant

• Winner: of Easley

Best Mexican

• Winner: El Jimador
• Second place: , Corona's of Taylors

Best Outdoor Dining

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: of Easley
  

Best Local Bar

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: Cross Roadz of Easley
  

Best Frozen Treats

• Winner: Bruster's
• Second place: of Easley and Joe's of Easley
  

Best Produce Stand or Farmer's Market

• Winner:
• Second place: Mauldin Open Air Market
  

ARTS & LEISURE

• Winner: of Easley and Shanks of Mauldin

Best Nurseries

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: Country Boy's of Mauldin, Country Boy's of Taylors

Best Gym or Fitness Center

• Winner:
• Second place: Eastside YMCA & 4 Balance Fitness

Best Dance Studio

• Winner:of Easley
• Second place:
  

Best Hike or Bike

• Winner: Paris Mountain State Park

SERVICES

Best Mechanic

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place:
  

Best Hair Salon

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place:
  

Best Nail Salon

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: Polished on Woodruff Road
  

COMMUNITY

Best Preschool

• Winner: of Easley

Best Wedding Venue

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place: Occasion Celebrations
  

Best Neighborhood

• Winner: Forrester Woods of Mauldin
• Second place: Brookside of Mauldin

SHOPPING

• Winner: Belk, , Kohl's

Best Men's Clothier

• Winner: Belk & Kohl's

Best Thrift/Consignment Store

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place:
  

Best Local Shop

• Winner: of Easley
• Second place:
  

Best Children's Clothing

• Winner:
• Second place: Little Pampered People of Taylors-Wade Hampton