We asked. You voted. Here are the 2015 Soirée Recommends Award Winners.
A new era for Soirée’s Platinum Service Awards, the Soirée Recommends Awards celebrates the best the city has to offer in dining, living and shopping.
Last October, we asked thousands of readers to vote for their favorites in 92 categories. Keeping you – our loyal readers – in mind, we wanted to share a comprehensive reader-friendly list that included specific categories such as your favorite food truck, who has the best happy hour specials and best places to shop for formal gowns or suits.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
DINING & DRINKING
Can’t-miss Sunday brunch spot: YaYa’s Euro Bistro
Best patio for dining: U.S. Pizza Co.
Best ladies’ lunchin’ spot: Trio’s Restaurant
Who has the best lunch specials? Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Best family-friendly restaurant: The Purple Cow Restaurant
Best place for a salad: ZAZA Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Co.
Best place for steak: Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse
Favorite sushi spot: Sushi Café
Which eatery is worth the trip for the salsa alone? Local Lime
Which restaurant leaves you with a constant craving for its cheese dip? Local Lime
Best place for iced and hot coffee: Mylo Coffee Co.
Who has the most decadent dessert? SO Restaurant-Bar
Favorite place for a scoop of ice cream: Loblolly Creamery
Best happy hour specials: Cantina Laredo
Who has the best bar menu? Capital Bar & Grill
The best beer selection on tap? Flying Saucer
Best wine list? Cache Restaurant
The best bloody mary bar in town: YaYa’s Euro Bistro
Where to get a favorite specialty cocktail: Capital Bar & Grill
Who serves up delicious mocktails? Big Orange
Best specialty meat market in the city: Hillcrest Artisan Meats
Who has the best “to go” service? Chef Shuttle
Your favorite food truck: The Southern Gourmasian
Easiest curbside pickup for to go food? BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
Best meat department in a grocery store: Edward’s Food Giant
LIVING & WELLNESS
Who carries the best skincare line? Advanced Aesthetics
Who carries the best makeup line? Belle & Blush
Best Aesthetician: Chotsie Adney at Advanced Aesthetics
Best place for brow shaping/waxing: Beauty Geek Lash & Skincare Lounge
Best makeup artist in Little Rock: Tess Wilmans-Higgins
Where to get a facial: Pout
Best place for a massage: Caracalla: The Body Spa
Best place for manicure/pedicure: Ethereal Nail Spa
Best place to get a spray tan: Pout
Favorite hair salon: Salon Scarlet
Where to get the best blow out: Dry & Dash
Where to go for eyelash extensions? Beauty Geek Lash & Skincare Lounge
Favorite hangout for singles: Ciao Baci
Your go-to liquor store: Colonial Wines & Spirits
Favorite place for party rentals: Party Time Rental and Events
Favorite private party caterer for small events: Catering to You
Best bakery for cake: Mickey’s Cakes & Sweets
Best caterer for lunch meetings: Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Favorite corporate caterer: Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Best place to hear live music: South on Main
Best hotel for a staycation: Capital Hotel
Best Live music/band for a party: Tragikly White
Happening late night spot in the city: Cache Restaurant
Best movie Theater: Chenal 9 IMAX
Best place for crossfit: Razorback Crossfit — Little Rock Athletic Club
Best place to practice yoga: ZenStudio
Where to go for spin classes: ZenStudio
Who is your go-to personal trainer? Jim Eckhart at Arkansas Fitness & Athletics
Where to go for a car detail? RiverFront Detail by Greg King
Best day care: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
Best Private School: Pulaski Academy
Best Therapist in Little Rock: Ken Clark at Chenal Family Therapy, PLC
Best dog groomer: Michelle Favre at Bellevue Animal Clinic
Best place for monogramming services: The Full Moon
Best place to have furniture reupholstered: Cynthia East Fabrics
Where to go for redesign (home/room) help? Bear-Hill Interiors
SHOPPING
Who has the best selection of jeans? Indigo
Go to store for unique accessories: Vesta’s
Where to go for a last minute outfit $150 or less: E. Leigh’s
Best place to shop for a splurge: Scarlet
Where to shop for a formal gown: Feinstein’s
Best place to shop for a cocktail dress: Proposals Boutique
Where to go for women’s professional clothing (dress/suit)? B. Barnett
Favorite women’s shoe store: Dillard’s
Which boutique has the best high-end handbag collection? Barbara/Jean Ltd.
Where to shop for special occasion jewelry? Roberson’s Fine Jewelry
Best selection of engagement rings: Sissy’s Log Cabin
Favorite place to buy men’s dress shirts: Greenhaw’s
Where to go for men’s custom suits: The Independent
Best place to buy men’s watches: Sissy’s Log Cabin
Favorite spot for children’s apparel: The Toggery
Where to go for a special baby gift? Haus Werk
Where to find that perfect hostess gift: The Full Moon
Best place to go for the perfect invitations for all occasions: The Social Type
Where to go for a wedding gift: Dillard’s
Best place to shop for custom stationery: By Invitation Only
Best shopping center: The Promenade at Chenal