Every year you guys really show up to vote for your favorites and as tedious as the tallying process is, we are always in awe of how many of you care about supporting your local faves! We had a RECORD number of votes for Jersey City businesses this year also. Thank you all for your support of Little Hoboken and Little Jersey City!
Without further ado, we'd like to congratulate the winners this year...according to YOU!
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Best Pizza- Hoboken
First Place: Napoli's
Second Place: Grimaldi's
Third Place: Benny Tudino's
Best Pizza- Jersey City
First Place: Razza
Second Place: Bread and Salt
Third Place: Two Boots
Best Bagels- Hoboken
First Place: Hoboken Hot Bagels
Second Place: JP's Bagel Express (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Bagels on the Hudson
Best Bagels- Jersey City
First Place: Wonder Bagels
Second Place: Hidden Grounds
Favorite Date Night Spot- Hoboken
First Place: Antique Bar and Bakery
Second Place: Grand Vin AND Bin 14 (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Orale
Favorite Date Night Spot- Jersey City
First Place: Satis
Second Place: Corto
Third Place: Mathews
Favorite Sushi- Hoboken
First Place: Robongi
Second Place: Saku
Third Place: Illuzion
Favorite Sushi- Jersey City
First Place: Honshu
Second Place: Komegashi Too AND Teppan Bar and Grill
Third Place: Domodomo
Favorite Spot for Healthy Eats- Hoboken
First Place: Alfalfa (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Quality Greens
Third Place: Shaka Bowl
Favorite Spot for Healthy Eats- Jersey City
First Place: Busy Bee Organics (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: The Cliff
Third Place: Sweetberry Bowls
Best Brunch- Hoboken
First Place: Anthony David's (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: La Isla
Third Place: Elysian Cafe
Best Brunch- Jersey City
First Place: Sam AM
Second Place: Mathews
Third Place: The Hamilton Inn
Favorite Meal Delivery
First Place: Abbey Bell Catering
Second Place: Busy Bee Organics (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Deliciously Fit (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Talking Meals
Best Chinese Food- Hoboken
First Place: Lo Fatt Chow
Second Place: Precious
Third Place: KeMing
Best Chinese Food- Jersey City
First Place: Shanghai Best
Second Place: Grand Sichuan
Third Place: Chef Tan
Favorite Deli- Hoboken
First Place: Vito's
Second Place: Fiore's
Third Place: M&P Biancamano's
Favorite Deli- Jersey City
First Place: Andrea's Salumeria
Second Place: Second Street Bakery
Third Place: Dixon Deli
Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant- Hoboken
First Place: Johnny Pepperoni
Second Place: Turning Point (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Elysian Cafe
Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant- Jersey City
First Place: Rumba Cubana
Second Place: Porta AND Roman Nose
Third Place: Hamilton Pork AND Pizza Masters
Best Cocktails- Hoboken
First Place: Stingray Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Antique Bar and Bakery
Second Place: Orale
Third Place: Barbes (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Saku
Best Cocktails- Jersey City
First Place: Dullboy
Second Place: Cellar 335 AND The Archer
Third Place: Mathews
Favorite Ladies' Night Spot- Hoboken
First Place: Bin 14 (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Grand Vin
Third Place: Orale
Favorite Ladies' Night Spot- Jersey City
First Place: Porta
Second Place: Cellar 335
Third Place: Rooftop at Exchange Place AND Broa Cafe
Favorite Hair Salon- Hoboken
First Place: Salon Gatto
Second Place: Two01
Third Place: Toni and Guy AND Salon Phoenix (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Hair Salon- Jersey City
First Place: Shampoo JC
Second Place: LaKoet Salon AND Tousled Hair Salon
Third Place: Salon 10N
Best Barber Shop- Hoboken
First Place: The Hoboken Man (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Spesh (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: MarkDaniel
Best Barber Shop- Jersey City
First Place: Virile
Second Place: The Gentlemen's Suite
Third Place: Etiket
Favorite Place for a Kid's Haircut- Hoboken
First Place: Just 4 Kids
Second Place: The Hoboken Man (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Buzz Cuts (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Place for a Kid's Haircut- Jersey City
First Place: Planet Kidz
Second Place: Hair is Happiness
Third Place: The Gentlemen's Suite
Best Nail Salon- Hoboken
First Place: Modern Nails
Second Place: Tutti Nails
Third Place: The Nail Bar
Best Nail Salon- Jersey City
First Place: Cuteticles
Second Place: J Nail and Spa
Third Place: Spa Nature
Favorite Massage- Hoboken
First Place: Hoboken Women's Wellness (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Massage Envy AND Moonlight Spa
Third Place: Body Balance
Favorite Massage- Jersey City
First Place: Lee TCM Health Center
Second Place: Gaia's Cavern
Third Place: Om.life Wellness
Favorite Facial- Hoboken
First Place: EC Beauty
Second Place: Hot Looks (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Massage Envy
Favorite Facial- Jersey City
First Place: Zahara Day Spa
Second Place: Suite Tee (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Cuteticles
Best Bikini Wax- Hoboken
First Place: European Wax Center
Second Place: Hot Looks (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Uni K Wax (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Bikini Wax- Jersey City
First Place: European Wax Center
Second Place: Suite Tee (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Cuteticles
Best Blow Out-Hoboken
First Place: Up and Out (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Blo It Out Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Dry Bar
Best Blow Out- Jersey City
First Place: Blo
Second Place: Shampoo JC
Third Place: Eye Candy Blow Bar
Best Spot for Brow Shaping- Hoboken
First Place: Hot Looks (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Dreamz
Third Place: The Eyebrow Place AND Mystique II
Best Spot for Brow Shaping- Jersey City
First Place: Jenn Dockendorf of JD Artistry (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Suite Tee (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Cuteticles
Best Spot for Lash Extensions- Hoboken
First Place: Amazing Lash
Second Place: W Lash
Third Place: As U Wish
Best Spot for Lash Extensions- Jersey City
First Place: Eye Candy Lash Bar
Second Place: Wonderlash
Third Place: Downtown MedSpa (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Place for a Little "Touchup" (Botox, Fillers, Etc.)- Hoboken
First Place: Studio 17
Second Place: Dr. Park Avenue
Third Place: Attain Med Spa (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND EC Beauty
Favorite Place for a Little "Touchup" (Botox, Fillers, Etc.)- Jersey City
Downtown Med Spa (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Make-up Artist
First Place: Amy Duskin of Makeup Artist Mama (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Jenn Dockendorf of JD Artistry (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Tre Chique (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Gym or Fitness Studio- Hoboken
First Place: Work It Out
Second Place: Local Barre
Third Place: Prime Cycle (LH Hook-Up Studio!)
Best Gym or Fitness Studio- Jersey City
First Place: Base
Second Place: Jane Do
Third Place: Orangetheory
Favorite Personal Trainer
First Place: Kalene Walsh of Sweat & Flow
Second Place: Fit Foundry AND IronPlate Studios (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Vanessa Checchio of Bachata and Barbells
Favorite Maternity Photographer
First Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Sara Kalish
Third Place: Kelly Photo AND Photography by Esohe
Best Newborn Photographer
First Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Sara Kalish
Third Place: Kelly Photo AND Photography by Esohe
Favorite Family Photographer
First Place: Kim Lorraine Photography
Second Place: Newport Babies Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Kelly Photo AND Little Hoboken Photography (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Event Photographer
First Place: Marie Papp
Second Place: Mile Square Moments
Third Place: Joe Epstein
Favorite Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth- Hoboken
First Place: Sweet
Second Place: Baking Mama (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Choc O Pain (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Lepore's Chocolates
Favorite Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth- Jersey City
First Place: Dulce de Leche
Second Place: Torico's
Third Place: Milk Sugar Love (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Birthday Cake- Hoboken
First Place: Sweet
Second Place: Sugarsuckle (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) and The Hudson Cakery (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Carlo's Bakery
Best Birthday Cake- Jersey City
First Place: Dulce de Leche
Second Place: Milk Sugar Love (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Cocoa Bakery
Favorite First Birthday Party Spot-Hoboken
First Place: Dozzino
Second Place: Panello
Third Place: Hudson Table
Favorite First Birthday Party Spot-Jersey City
First Place: My Gym (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Broa Cafe
Third Place: Hudson Play
Best Birthday Party Entertainer
First Place: Baby Bandstand (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Rockness Music (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND The Fuzzy Lemons
Third Place: Sils Facepainting
Best Spot for a Birthday Party for Kids Ages 2 and Up- Hoboken
First Place: The Inner Athlete (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Little Play Co. (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: My Gym (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Spot for a Birthday Party for Kids Ages 2 and Up- Jersey City
First Place: Bambino Chef
Second Place: Hudson Play
Third Place: Loradella's
Favorite Retail Store- Hoboken
First Place: Washington General
Second Place: Margo Market AND Alba
Third Place: Luna Rosa AND Little City Books
Favorite Retail Store- Jersey City
First Place: Kanibal & Co
Second Place: Love Locked
Third Place: Mint Market (LH Hook-Up Vendor!) AND Word
Favorite Place to Shop for a Gift- Hoboken
First Place: Washington General
Second Place: Little City Books
Third Place: Luna Rosa
Favorite Place to Shop for a Gift- Jersey City
First Place: Kanibal & Co
Second Place: Love Locked
Third Place: Sloane Square
Favorite Coffee Shop- Hoboken
First Place: Bwe Kafe
Second Place: Hudson Coffee (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Empire Coffee and Tea (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Coffee Shop- Jersey City
First Place: Mod Cup (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Bwe Kafe
Third Place: Lackawanna Coffee
Favorite Bar- Hoboken
First Place: Bin 14 (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Elysian Cafe AND Stingray Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Carpe Diem
Favorite Bar- Jersey City
First Place: Dullboy
Second Place: Low Fidelity
Third Place: The Ashford
Favorite Pet Service- Hoboken
First Place: Cornerstone Pets
Second Place: Beowoof
Third Place: Playful Paws (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Pet Service- Jersey City
First Place: Hound About Town (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Fussy Friends
Third Place: Downtown Woody's
Best Preschool- Hoboken
First Place: Apple Montessori (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Hoboken Montessori
Third Place: The Learning Experience
Best Preschool- Jersey City
First Place: Park View Academy
Second Place: Park Prep
Third Place: The Scandi School
Best Daycare- Hoboken
First Place: The Learning Experience AND Apple Montessori (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: World of Wonder
Third Place: Hoboken Montessori
Best Daycare- Jersey City
First Place: Park View Academy
Second Place: St. Elizabeth's
Third Place: Smart Start
Favorite Class for Infants
First Place: Music for Aardvarks
Second Place: Hugs and Bugs Club (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Rockness Music (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Class for 6-12 Month Olds
First Place: Music for Aardvarks
Second Place: Baby Bandstand (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Pinta and Play
Best Class for 1-2 Year Olds
First Place: Pinta and Play
Second Place: The Inner Athlete (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: My Gym (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Favorite Class for 3-4 Year Olds- Hoboken
First Place: Preschool Readers (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Pinta and Play
Third Place: Work It Out Gymnastics
Favorite Class for 3-4 Year Olds- Jersey City
First Place: Luna de Papel
Second Place: Jang Star Taekwondo
Third Place: Tinkergarten
Best Class for Kids Ages 4 and Up- Hoboken
First Place: WIO Gymnastics
Second Place: The Inner Athlete (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Urban Arts (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Best Class for Kids Ages 4 and Up- Jersey City
First Place: Jang Star Taekwondo
Second Place: Next Step Broadway
Third Place: Jersey City Recreation Dept. Sports
Best New Business for 2019- Hoboken
First Place: Alfalfa (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: Joey No Nuts AND One/Sol
Third Place: Apulia
Best New Business for 2019- Jersey City
First Place: Bread and Salt
Second Place: Busy Bee Organics (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Sw3at Sauna Studio (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Hidden Gem- Hoboken
First Place: Stingray Lounge (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Second Place: The Roost Outpost (LH Hook-Up Vendor!)
Third Place: Piccolo's
Hidden Gem- Jersey City
First Place: Broa Cafe
Second Place: Corto
Third Place: El Gordo