Whew! What a year of voting! Not only was it a record year voting in this year's midterm elections, but also in the LH Awards! You guys really showed up! (And we know because we count them all!)
Without further ado, we'd like to congratulate the winners this year...according to YOU!
Didn't see your favorite this year? Don't forget to vote next year!
Best Pizza
First Place: Napoli's
Second Place: Grimaldi's
Third Place: Benny Tudino's
Jersey City: Razza
Best Bagels
First Place: O'Bagel
Second Place: Hoboken Hot Bagels
Third Place: JP's Bagel Express (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Wonder Bagels
Favorite Date Night Spot
First Place: Antique Bar and Bakery
Second Place: Grand Vin
Third Place: Anthony David's (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
MAJOR TIES in Jersey City: The Kitchen Step, Exchange Place Rooftop, Third and Vine, Corto, AND Honshu
Favorite Sushi
First Place: Robongi
Second Place: Okinawa
Third Place: Sushi Lounge
Jersey City: Honshu
Favorite Spot for Healthy Eats
First Place: Quality Greens
Second Place: Honeygrow
Third Place: Shaka Bowl
Jersey City: Sweetberry Bowls
Best Brunch
First Place: Anthony David's (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: La Isla
Third Place: Elysian Cafe
Jersey City: The Hamilton Inn
Favorite Meal Delivery
First Place: Busy Bee Organics (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Abbey Bell
Third Place: Total Nutrition Kitchen (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Chinese Food
First Place: Precious
Second Place: Lo Fatt Chow
Third Place: Yeung II
Favorite Deli
First Place: Vito's
Second Place: Fiore's
Third Place: Lisa's
Jersey City: Second Street Bakery
Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant
First Place: Johnny Pepperoni
Second Place: Elysian Cafe AND Northern Soul (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Pilsener Haus (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Hamilton Pork AND GP's
Best Cocktails
First Place: Stingray Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Antique Bar and Bakery
Second Place: The Winston
Third Place: Bin 14 (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: The Archer AND Hudson and Co.
Favorite Ladies' Night Spot
First Place: Bin 14 (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Grand Vin
Third Place: Antique Bar and Bakery
Jersey City: Rooftop at Exchange Place
Favorite Hair Salon
First Place: Salon Phoenix (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Two 01
Second Place: Hair Cult AND Salon Caru
Third Place: Toni and Guy (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Love Lane Salon AND LaKoet Salon
Best Barber Shop
First Place: The Hoboken Man (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Spesh (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Mark Daniel
Jersey City: Virile
Favorite Place for a Kid's Haircut
First Place: Buzz Cuts (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Just 4 Kids
Third Place: Spesh (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Virile
Best Nail Salon
First Place: Modern Nails
Second Place: Nail Atelier
Third Place: The V Spot (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Cuteticles
Favorite Massage
First Place: Bliss
Second Place: Body Balance
Third Place: Hoboken Women's Wellness (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Gaia's Cavern
Favorite Facial
First Place: EC Beauty (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Bliss
Third Place: Hot Looks (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Gaia's Cavern
Best Bikini Wax
First Place: European Wax Center
Second Place: Bliss
Third Place: Uni K Wax (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Blow Out
First Place: Up and Out (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Blo It Out Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Dry Bar
Jersey City: Mia Blow Out Bar
Best Spot for Brow Shaping
First Place: Hot Looks (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Jenn Dockendorf of JD Artistry (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: European Wax Center AND Dreamz
Favorite Make-up Artist
First Place: Amy Duskin of Makeup Artist Mama (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Tre Chique (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Jenn Dockendorf of JD Artistry (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Gym, Workout Spot, or Personal Trainer
First Place: Fit Foundry AND Kalene Walsh of Sweat and Flow
Second Place: Work It Out
Third Place: The Bar Method
Jersey City: Jane Do
Favorite Maternity Photographer
First Place: Shana Starr Smiles Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Noelle Soroka Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Newborn Photographer
First Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Shana Starr Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Noelle Soroka Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Kelly Photo Boutique (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Family Photographer
First Place: Kim Lorraine Photography
Second Place: Noelle Soroka Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Release Photography
Third Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Event Photographer
First Place: Jeffrey Vock Photography
Second Place: Nadia Mian Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Release Photography
Third Place: Kim Lorraine Photography
Favorite Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
First Place: Sweet
Second Place: Choc O Pain (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Baking Mama (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Insomnia Cookies
Jersey City: Milk Sugar Love
Best Birthday Cakes
First Place: Hudson Cakery (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Sweet
Third Place: Sugarsuckle (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Cocoa Bakery
Favorite First Birthday Party Spot
First Place: Hugs and Bugs Club (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Urban Jungle Play (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Northern Soul (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Jersey City: Gymboree
Best Birthday Party Entertainer
First Place: Songs for Seeds (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Baby Bandstand (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Rockness Music (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: The Fuzzy Lemons AND Sils Facepainting
Best Spot for a Birthday Party for Kids Ages 2 and Up
First Place: The Inner Athlete (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Hugs and Bugs Club (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)