From the tastiest burger to your workout of choice, the results are in. Here is what you had to say listed in alphabetical order within each category.
Best Asian Cuisine
Bangkok Tokyo, Lake Bluff, 847-295-7811
The Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest, 847-234-2280
Shakou Sushi, Libertyville, 224-433-6675
Sushi Kushi, Lake Forest, 847-234-9950
Yummy Bowl, Highland Park, 847-266-8880
Best Burger
Chief’s Pub, Lake Forest, 847-234-3444
The Grille on Laurel,Lake Forest, 847-234-9660
The Lantern, Lake Forest, 847-234-9844
Lovell’s of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-234-8013
Market House, Lake Forest, 847-234-8800
Best Pizza
Donati’s, Lake Forest, 847-735-8900
Ferentino’s, Lake Forest, 847-295-8888
Lou Malnati’s, Lake Forest, 847-735-1515
The Silo Restaurant, Lake Bluff, 847-234-6660
Washington Gardens, Highwood, 847-432-0309
Best Sandwich
Bluffington’s, Lake Bluff, 847-295-3344
Caputo’s, Lake Forest, 847-482-0100
Ferentino’s, Lake Forest, 847-295-8888
FoodStuffs, Lake Forest, 847-234-6600
Wisma, Lake Bluff, 847-234-1805
Best Deli
Caputo’s, Lake Forest, 847-482-0100
Foodstuffs, Lake Forest, 847-234-6600
Fresh Market, Lake Forest, 847-482-0643
Once Upon a Bagel, Highland Park, 847-433-1411
Sunset Foods, Lake Forest, 847-234-8380
Best Date Night Restaurant
Del Rio Restaurant, Highwood, 847-432-4608
The Grille on Laurel, Lake Forest, 847-234-9660
Inovasi, Lake Bluff, 847-295-1000
Lovell’s of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-234-8013
Market House, Lake Forest, 847-234-8800
Best Steak
Inovasi, Lake Bluff, 847-295-1000
Lovell’s of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-234-8013
Market House, Lake Forest, 847-234-8800
Ruth Chris, Northbrook, 847-498-6889
Wildfire, Lincolnshire, 847-279-7900
Best Bakery
The Bent Fork, Highwood, 847-926-4438
Deerfields Bakery, Deerfield, 847-520-0068
Foodstuffs, Lake Forest, 847-234-6600
Froggy’s, Highwood, 847-433-7080
Gerhard’s, Lake Forest, 847-234-0023
Jolly Good Fellows, Lake Forest, 847-861-2000
Best Breakfast
Country Kitchen, Highland Park, 847-432-7500
Egg Harbor Café, Lake Forest, 847-295-3449
Eggsperience, Bannockburn, 847-940-8444
Lovell’s of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-234-8013
Walker Bros., Highland Park, 847-432-0660
Best Dry Cleaner
Oakwood Cleaners, Lake Forest, 847-615-1122
Best Cocktail
Authentico, Lake Forest, 847-295-3500
The Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest, 847-234-2280
The Grille on Laurel, Lake Forest, 847-234-9660
Lovell’s of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-234-8013
Market House, Lake Forest, 847-234-8800
Best Women’s Haircut
M Salon, Highland Park, 847-432-2121
Markus Salon, Lake Forest, 847-735-8568
Salon 580, Lake Forest, 847-234-2530
Taylor Reese, Lake Forest, 847-735-8300
The Salon, Ltd., Lake Forest, 847-295-6565
Best Manicure & Pedicure
The Beauty Spot, Lake Forest, 847-735-8920
Lake Forest Nails, Lake Forest, 847-283-0250
Salon 580, Lake Forest, 847-234-2530
Tiara Salon, Lake Forest, 847-234-8211
UB Nails, Lake Forest, 847-234-9996
Best Cosmetic & Skin Treatments
Bluemercury, Lake Forest, 847-615-3000
Body by Bloch, Highland Park, 847-432-0840
Dr. Tina Venetos, Wilmette, 847-853-7900
Elizabeth Arden Red Door, Deerfield, 847-945-1888
Erase Medi Spa, Lake Forest, 847-234-2400
Best Men’s Haircut
Markus Salon, Lake Forest, 847-735-8568
Michael’s Barber Shop, Lake Forest, 847-234-9752
Pascal Pour Elle, Glencoe, 847-501-3100
Salon on the Bluff, Lake Bluff, 847-234-2435
Taylor Reese, Lake Forest, 847-735-8300
Best Coffee & Tea Shop
Caputo’s, Lake Forest, 847-482-0100
Caribou, Lake Forest, 847-283-0137
Gerhard’s, Lake Forest, 847-234-0023
Starbucks, Lake Forest, 847-234-5420
Wisma, Lake Bluff, 847-234-1805
Best Girls’ Night Out
The Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest, 847-234-2280
Francesca’s Intimo, Lake Forest, 847-735-9235
Inovasi, Lake Bluff, 847-295-1000
Market House, Lake Forest, 847-234-8800
Vibe at 1935, Highland Park, 847-780-4815
Best Floral Boutique
Lake Forest Flowers, Lake Forest, 847-234-0017
Best Jewelry
Laura Lance Collection, Lake Bluff, 847-951-8267
Jewels of Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-615-2900
Razny Jewelers, Highland Park, 847-432-5300
Therese Crowe Designs, Lake Forest, 847-234-7501
Tiffany & Co., Northbrook, 847-272-5785
Best Place to do Banking
Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Lake Forest, 847-234-2882
Best Kids Camp
Banner Day Camp, Lake Forest, 847-295-4900
Camp Hope, Ingleside, 312-401-4673
Lake Bluff Park District, Lake Bluff, 847-234-4150
Lake Forest Park District, Lake Forest, 847-234-6700
School of St. Mary Crusader Camp, Lake Forest, 847-283-9800
Best Eyewear Boutique
Blink Optical, Lake Forest, 847-234-6541
Best Builder
Distinctive Custom Homes, Lake Bluff, 847-295-4500
Enqvist Carpentry, Lake Forest, 847-816-2635
Lynch Construction, Lake Bluff, 847-295-1825
Poulton Group, Lake Forest, 847-615-1178
Red Seal Development, Highland Park, 847-926-7261
Sexton, Lake Bluff, 224-212-1250
Best Women’s Accessories
J. Crew, Lake Forest, 847-735-0848
Laura Lance Collection, Lake Bluff, 847-951-8267
The Mustard Seed, Lake Forest, 847-735-0211
Peg Ann Kompany, Lake Bluff, 847-234-1413
Valentina, Lake Forest, 847-535-9600
Best Workout / Gym
CrossFit Lake Forest, Lake Forest, 847-461-9348
The Dailey Method, Lake Forest, 847-283-9000
Fitness Together, Lake Forest, 847-283-6060
Forever Om Yoga, Lake Forest, 847-482-9642
Lake Forest Health & Fitness, Lake Forest, 847-535-7000
Best Landscaping
Kinnucan,Lake Bluff, 847-234-5327
Mariani Landscape, Lake Bluff, 847-234-2172
Rocco Fiore & Sons, Libertyville, 847-680-1207
Rubens Landscaping, Waukegan, 847-336-4321
Van Zelst, Wadsworth, 847-623-3580
Best Home Goods
Bailey & Hart Interiors, Lake Forest, 847-295-3800
Mark David Designs, Lake Forest, 224-880-5460
The Perfect Setting, Lake Forest, 847-234-9145
Samlesbury Hall, Ltd., Lake Forest, 847-295-6070
Williams Sonoma, Lake Forest, 847-295-7045
Best Shoe Boutique
Forest Bootery, Lake Forest, 847-234-0201
Best Auto Dealership
Imperial Motors, Lake Bluff, 847-615-0606
Knauz, Lake Forest, 847-604-5000
Lake Forest Sportscars, Lake Bluff, 847-295-6560
Semersky Audi, Lake Forest, 847-432-5020
Steve Foley, Northbrook, 888-997-1820
Best Interior Design Boutique
Bailey & Hart Interiors, Lake Forest, 847-295-3800
Design Partners, Highwood, 847-748-8681
Frank Ponterio, Lake Forest, 847-234-5704
Mark David Designs, Lake Forest, 224-880-5460
Megan Winters, Lake Forest, 847-295-1675
Best Dental Boutique
Campbell & Schmidt, Lake Forest, 847-234-4800
Dr. R. Tracy Durett, Lake Forest, 847-234-8608
Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Lake Forest, 847-615-5437
Lake Forest Dental, Lake Forest, 847-457-9200
Dr. Polito, Libertyville, 847-367-1133
Best Family Photographer
Fitzgerald’s Photography, Lake Forest, 847-234-3055
Best Place to Find a Dress
Lillie Alexander Ltd., Lake Forest, 847-295-8686
Oska, Lake Forest, 847-482-1650
The Lake Forest Shop, Lake Forest, 847-234-0548
Three Sisters, Lake Forest, 847-604-8565
TSE, Lake Forest, 847-295-9005
Valentina, Lake Forest, 847-535-9600
Best Gift Boutique
Gifted, Lake Forest, 847-235-2573
The Mustard Seed, Lake Forest, 847-735-0211
Peg Ann Kompany, Lake Bluff, 847-234-1413
The Perfect Setting, Lake Forest, 847-234-9145
Valentina, Lake Forest, 847-535-9600
