Best Of 2008 index

A note to our readers/voters:

You voted, and now the results are in.

Really, though, don't we already know the answer to that annual question: "Who/What is the ‘Best Of' the Ahwatukee Foothills?"

In the broadest sense possible, it's you, our reader. You, the patron of each and every business you'll see featured here are the "Best Of" Ahwatukee Foothills. Even in times of tough economic strain, your willingness to support your local businesses proves just how strong the Ahwatukee Foothills community really is, and just how lucky we all are to be a part of it.

It's amazing to see how the community gets into this contest more and more each year, and this time was no exception. For the first time, ahwatukee.com, the online home of theAhwatukee Foothills News, joined AFN in sponsoring the competition, with all ballots collected online.

The results were off the charts, with three times as many ballots cast this year than in any year prior!

This year, the AFN staff also decided to place a bit of a "personal touch" on the competition by creating a handful of "Special Service" categories to go along with the regular ballot. In addition to the "Best New Business" staple, we've added "Best Mom and Pop," "Best Customer Service," "Best Teacher," "Best Bartender" and "Best Server" to the docket. The winners of these categories were featured on the cover of our print edition, as well as in special feature stories that can be found below.

Thanks again to all the voters for their support, and to all the businesses included for their participation.

Scroll down for a complete list of those voted Best Of Ahwatukee 2008.

-- AFN staff

'Special Service' Categories
Best New Business 2008: Woolaver Clearsmiles
Best Customer Service: The BAR School of Athletic Performance
Best Mom and Pop: The BAR School of Athletic Performance
Best Waiter/Waitress: Emily Ellis (That Italian Place) 
Best Bartender: Ken Baker (My Wine Cellar)
Best Teacher: Brandon Buck (Mountain Pointe High School) 

Services:
Best Place to Get Your Car Fixed
Best Dry Cleaner

Personal Well Being:
Best Place to Work Out 2008
Best Personal Trainer 2008
Best Massage
Best Hair Salon
Best Nail Salon
Best Aesthetician
Best Dance Studio

Medical:
Best Medical Practice
Best Pediatrician
Best Dentist
Best Orthodontist
Best Medical Doctor
Best Chiropractor
Best Eye Exam
Best Dermatologist

Dining:
Best Italian Food
Best Asian Food
Best Mexican Food
Best Place to go for Breakfast
Best Place to Eat with the Kids
Best Place to Have Dinner

Snack Time:
Best Frozen Dessert
Best Pizza
Best Lunch Spot
Best Wings
Best Sandwich
Best Burger

A Night Out:
Best Place to Get a Bottle of Wine
Best Place for an Evening Out
Best Place to See Live Music
Best Place to Watch a Game
Best Happy Hour

Shopping:
Best Grocery Store
Best Place to Shop for Clothes

Youth:
Best After-School Hangout
Best Preschool

Pet Services:
Best Pet Services
Best Pet Groomer
Best Veterinarian