Largest voter turnout ever results in a few surprises

The 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Lifestyles 2008 Readers' Choice Awards votes have been tabulated, and results show some repeat winners but also some new faces taking home the top honors in this locally coveted award competition. The goal of these awards is to give Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors alike  an opportunity to acknowledge their local favorites.

Votes were cast online on VirtualVallarta.com from February 5 to June 15, 2008. Voters were able to cast their vote in any or all of the categories. High voter turnout can be attributed to satisfied clients who are eager to spread the word about their favorite venue or service.

The recipients of the most votes in each category are awarded first place, and those whose tally was more than double the number of votes for their closest competitor have been designated as Landslide Winners. Additionally, runners-up are recognized in categories where the highest scores were particularly close. First-place winners are encouraged to use the Readers' Choice logo in their advertising as a way to announce public recognition for a job well done. Now in its seventh year, the VirtualVallarta.com Readers' Choice logo has established itself among consumers as a trustworthy brand.

Winners are as follows. Landslide winners have been identified in BOLD ITALICS

Best Overall
    Mark's Bar and Grill
Runners-Up
    Daiquiri Dick's
    Trio

Best Gourmet
    Café des Artistes
Runners-Up
    Trio
    La Palapa

Best Moderate
    Archie's Wok
Runners-Up
    El Arrayán
    La Piazzetta

Best Inexpensive
    El Brujo
Runners-Up
    Banana Cantina
    La Piazzetta

Best Service
    Mark's Bar and Grill
Runners-Up
    Trio
    Daiquiri Dick's

Best Sunday Brunch
    Sheraton
Runners-Up
    Nikki Beach
    La Palapa

Best Coffee
    Dee's Coffee House
Runners-Up
    The Coffee Cup
    Paris Café

Best Wine List
    Café des Artistes
Runners-Up
    Trio
    Mark's Bar and Grill

Best North Shore
    Mark's Bar and Grill

Best Breakfast
    La Palapa & Daiquiri Dick's (tie/empate)

Most Romantic
    La Palapa

New Restaurant
    Café des Artistes del Mar

Family Restaurant
    Outback Steakhouse

Best Catering
    Eventful Moments

Most Fun
    Daiquiri Dick's

Dining with a View
    Vista Grill

Outdoor Dining
    La Palapa

Best Sunset Dining
    La Palapa

Best Takeout
    The Deli

All You Can Eat
    Sirloin Stockade

Best Mexican
    El Arrayán

Best Italian
    La Piazzetta

Best Asian
    Archie's Wok

Best Sushi
    Tsunami

Best Pizza
    La Dolce Vita

Best Burger
    Outback Steakhouse

Best Tortilla Soup
    Daiquiri Dick's

Best Tacos
    Pepe's Tacos

Best Seafood
    Polo's

Best Vegetarian
    Archie's Wok

Best Salad
    Daiquiri Dick's

Best Bakery
    Pie in the Sky

Best Dessert
    Pie in the Sky

Best Ice Cream
    Pie in the Sky

Best Margarita
    Daiquiri Dick's

Best Martini
    Garbo