Now that the 2018 Best of the Upstate Finalist Celebration and Winner Reveal event has come and gone, here's what you've been waiting for: the fulllist of all the winners and runners up for the 2018 Best of the Upstate awards.
Food & Drink
Best Asian Restaurant
- First Place: Lieu’s Chinese Bistro
- Runner Up: Oriental House
Best Bagels
- First Place: Greenfield’s Bagels and Deli
- Runner Up: Sully’s Steamers
Best Bakery
- First Place: Brick Street Cafe
- Runner Up: Strossner’s Bakery, Cafe & Deli
Best Bar
- First Place: UP on the Roof
- Runner Up: Local Cue
Best Bar Staff
- First Place: Local Cue
- Runner Up: Liberty Tap Room & Grill
Best BBQ
- First Place: Henry’s Smokehouse
- Runner Up: The Smokin Pig
Best Beer Selection on Tap
- First Place: Yard House
- Runner Up: Pour Taproom
BestBreakfast
- First Place: Stax Omega
- Runner Up: Eggs Up Grill
Best Buffet
- First Place: Mutt’s BBQ
- Runner Up: Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Best Burger
- First Place: Grill Marks
- Runner Up: Five Guys
BestCafe/Coffee House
- First Place: Coffee Underground
- Runner Up: Coyote Coffee
Best Caterer
- First Place: Henry’s Smokehouse
- Runner Up: Larkin’s Catering & Events
Best Chef
- First Place: Jason Scholz - Stella’s Southern Bistro
- Runner Up: Chad Gangwer - Southern Culture
Best Cocktails
- First Place: UP on the Roof
- Runner Up: Bar Louie
Best Deli
- First Place: Two Chefs
- Runner Up: Greenfield’s Bagels and Deli
Best Desserts
- First Place: Brick Street Cafe
- Runner Up: Strossner’s Bakery
BestFamily Restaurant
- First Place: Stax Omega
- Runner Up: Tipsy Taco
BestFood Truck
- First Place: Automatic Taco
- Runner Up: The Chuck Truck
Best Frozen Treats(Ice Cream, Yogurt, Gelato)
- First Place: Spill the Beans
- Runner Up: Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe
Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant
- First Place: Pita House
- Runner Up: Olympian Grill
Best Happy Hour
- First Place: Smoke on the Water
- Runner Up: Bar Louie
Best Hot Dogs
- First Place: Skins
- Runner Up: The Clock
BestIndian Restaurant
- First Place: Saffron
- Runner Up: India Palace
Best Italian Restaurant
- First Place: Portofinos
- Runner Up: Jianna
Best Jerky
- First Place: Beef Jerky Outlet
- Runner Up: Greenville Jerky and Vine
Best Late Night Menu
- First Place: Brixx Woodfire Pizza
- Runner Up: Sully’s Steamers
Best Local Brewery
- First Place: Birds Fly South
- Runner Up: Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom
Best Margarita
- First Place: Willy Taco Feed & Seed
- Runner Up: Tipsy Taco
BestMartini
- First Place: Hall’s Chophouse
- Runner Up: Bar Louie
BestMeat & 3 Veggies
- First Place: OJ’s Diner
- Runner Up: Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Best Mexican
- First Place: Papa’s & Beer
- Runner Up: Willy Taco Feed & Seed
BestPizza
- First Place: Sidewall Pizza
- Runner Up: Mellow Mushroom
BestRestaurant
- First Place: Hall’s Chophouse
- Runner Up: Southern Culture Kitchen and Bar
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
- First Place: Pita House
- Runner Up: Happy + Hale
Best Romantic Restaurant
- First Place: Larkins on the River
- Runner Up: Hall’s Chophouse
Best Seafood
- First Place: Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood
- Runner Up: Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe
Best Shrimp & Grits
- First Place: Soby’s
- Runner Up: Southern Culture
Best Soul Food
- First Place: OJ’s Diner
- Runner Up: Southern Culture
Best Sports Bar
- First Place: Carolina Ale House
- Runner Up: Local cue
Best Steak
- First Place: The Peddler
- Runner Up: Hall’s Chophouse
Best Sunday Brunch
- First Place: Southern Culture Kitchen and Bar
- Runner Up: Soby’s
Best Sushi
- First Place: Tsunami
- Runner Up: Irashiai Sushi Pub Japanese
Best Wait Staff
- First Place: Hall’s Chophouse
- Runner Up: Tipsy Taco
Best Wine Selection
- First Place: Northampton Wine + Dine
- Runner Up: Hall’s Chophouse
Best Winery/Vineyard
- First Place: City Scape Winery
- Runner Up: Victoria Valley Vineyards
Shops & Wares
Best Antique Store
- First Place: Sweetbriar
- Runner Up: The Rock House Antiques
Best Appliance Store
- First Place: Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Ctr.
- Runner Up: The Cook’s Station
Best Book Store
- First Place: M. Judson books
- Runner Up: Mr. K’s
Best Carpet Store
- First Place: Greer Flooring Center
- Runner Up: Michael’s Wholesale Flooring
Best Children’s Clothing Store
- First Place: Vann and Liv
- Runner Up: Grey Goose
Best Collegiate Store
- First Place: Palmetto Moon
- Runner Up: Mr. Knickerbockers
Best Comic Book Shop
- First Place: Borderlands Comics and Games
- Runner Up: Mr. K’s
Best Consignment Store
- First Place: Miracle Hill
- Runner Up: Kids and More
Best Convenience Store
- First Place: QuickTrip
- Runner Up: Spinx
Best Costume/Party Store
- First Place: Costume Curio
- Runner Up: Halloween Highway
Best Firearms Store
- First Place: Palmetto State Armory
- Runner Up: Sharp Shooters
Best Flooring Store
- First Place: Greer Flooring Center
- Runner Up: Michael’s Wholesale Flooring
Best Florist
- First Place: Twigs
- Runner Up: Expressions Unlimited
Best Frame Shop
- First Place: Bennett’s
- Runner Up: Clemson Variety & Frame
Best Furniture Store
- First Place: Sweet Briar
- Runner Up: Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Ctr.
Best Garden Store/Nursery
- First Place: Country Boys
- Runner Up: Martin Garden Center
BestGift Store
- First Place: Swoozies
- Runner Up: Under the Carolina Moon
BestGourmet Grocery Store
- First Place: Fresh Market
- Runner Up: Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery
Best Grocery Store
- First Place: Publix
- Runner Up: Aldi
Best Hardware Store
- First Place: Ace Hardware
- Runner Up: Duncan’s
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Units
- First Place: Waldrop Plumbing, Heating and Air
- Runner Up: Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
Best Jewelry Store
- First Place: Hale’s Jewelers
- Runner Up: Plaza Jewelers
Best Lighting Store
- First Place: Gallery of Lighting
- Runner Up: Greer Lighting
Best Liquor Store
- First Place: Bouharoun’s Package Store
- Runner Up: Shot! ABC
Best Local Clothing Designer
- First Place: Gregory Ellenburg
- Runner Up: Billiam Jeans
BestLocal Farm
- First Place: Happy Cow Creamery
- Runner Up: Greenbrier Farm
BestMall/Shopping Center
- First Place: Haywood Mall
- Runner Up: Shoppes at Greenridge
Best Men’s Clothing Store
- First Place: Jos. A. Bank
- Runner Up: Smith & James
BestMusic Store
- First Place: Horizon Records
- Runner Up: Pecknel Music
BestMusical Instrument Store
- First Place: Pecknell Music
- Runner Up: Guitar Center
BEST Pet Store
- First Place: Saluda River Pet Food
- Runner Up: Paws and Claws
BEST Plumbing Supply Store/Showroom
- First Place: Gateway Supply Co.
- Runner Up: ProSource Supply, LLC
Best Shoe Store
- First Place: GB Shoes
- Runner Up: Muse Shoe Studio
Best Specialty Retail Store
- First Place: Route 276 Cool Crap
- Runner Up: Run In
Best Thrift Store
- First Place: Miracle Hill
- Runner Up: Goodwill
BestToy Store
- First Place: O.P. Taylors
- Runner Up: Elephant’s Trunk
Best Used Book Store
- First Place: Mr. K’s
- Runner Up: Joe’s Place Bookstore
BestVacuum Dealer
- First Place: Oreck
- Runner Up: Rainbow
Best Window Coverings
- First Place: Southern Traditions
- Runner Up: Window World
Best Women’s Clothing Store
- First Place: Monkee’s of the West End
- Runner Up: Southern Sisters Boutique
Upstate Living
Best Apartment Homes
- First Place: Enclave Paris Mountain
- Runner Up: Velo Verde
Best Assisted Living
- First Place: The Woodlands at Furman
- Runner Up: The Springs at Simpsonville
Best Childcare
- First Place: Classy Kids Child Development Center
- Runner Up: Legacy Academy
BEST Church or Place of Worship
- First Place: Grace Church
- Runner Up: NewSpring Church
Best Festival
- First Place: Fall for Greenville
- Runner Up: Artisphere
BestFundraising Event
- First Place: Reedy River Duck Derby
- Runner Up: Cancer Society of Greenville Hope Ball
BEST Green Business
- First Place: Swamp Rabbit Grocery
- Runner Up: Kitchen Sync
Best Higher Education
- First Place: Clemson University
- Runner Up: Furman University
Best Neighborhood
- First Place: North Main
- Runner Up: Sugar Creek
Best Outdoor Event
- First Place: Fall for Greenville
- Runner Up: Artisphere
Best Place to Work
- First Place: Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
- Runner Up: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital
Best Preschool
- First Place: Classy Kids Child Development Center
- Runner Up: Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Best Private School
- First Place: Southside Christian School
- Runner Up: Christ Church Episcopal School
Best Public Space
- First Place: Falls Park
- Runner Up: Downtown Greenville
News & the Media
Best Local Radio Personality
- First Place: Hawk & Tom
- Runner Up: Rob Dempsy, Alison Storm and Jim Mann - His Radio
Best Local Radio Show
- First Place: The Hawk and Tom Show
- Runner Up: HISRadio Morning Show
Best Social Media Influencer
- First Place: Jamarcus Gaston
- Runner Up: Leslie Haas
Best Talk/News Radio Station
- First Place: 89.3 HIS Radio
- Runner Up: WYFF
Best TV Anchor
- First Place: Nigel Robertson - WYFF4
- Runner Up: Cody Alcorn - Fox Carolina
Best TV Weather Forecaster
- First Place: Chris Justus - WYFF4
- Runner Up: John Cessarich - WYFF4
Recreation
Best Bike Shop
- First Place: Sunrift Adventures
- Runner Up: Pedal Chic
Best Golf Course
- First Place: The Cliffs
- Runner Up: Thornblade Club
Best Hiking Trail
- First Place: Swamp Rabbit Trail
- Runner Up: Table Rock
Best Hotel
- First Place: The Westin Poinsett
- Runner Up: Aloft
Best Local Sports Team
- First Place: Clemson Tigers
- Runner Up: Greenville Drive
Best Outdoor Outfitters
- First Place: Sunrift Adventures
- Runner Up: Mast General
Best Place for Family Fun
- First Place: Children’s Museum of the Upstate
- Runner Up: Falls Park
Best Place to Buy a Boat
- First Place: Sunrift Adventures
- Runner Up: Palmetto Boat Center
Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle
- First Place: Harley-Davidson of Greenville
- Runner Up: Foothills Motorsports
Best Place to Buy an RV
- First Place: Camping World of Spartanburg
- Runner Up: Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel
Best Shooting Range
- First Place: Palmetto State Armory
- Runner Up: SharpShooters
Best Team Building Service
- First Place: BREAKOUT
- Runner Up: Escape Artist Greenville
Health & Beauty
Best Barbershop
- First Place: Frank’s Gentlemen’s Salon
- Runner Up: Liberty Fine Cuts & Shaves
Best Chiropractor
- First Place: Upstate Spine and Sport
- Runner Up: AlignLife
Best Cosmetic Dentist
- First Place: ProGrin Dental
- Runner Up: Pelham Links Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
- First Place: Dr. Kevin Keller - Upstate Plastic Surgery
- Runner Up: Dr. Thomas C. McFadden, Jr. - Advanced Cosmetic Surgery
Best Day Spa
- First Place: Urban Nirvana
- Runner Up: MG’s Grand Day SPA
- Runner Up: The Spa at West End
BEST Dentist
- First Place: ProGrin Dental
- Runner Up: Family Dental Health
Best Dermatologist
- First Place: Greenville Dermatology
- Runner Up: Carolina Dermatology
Best Eye Care Center
- First Place: Jervey Eye Group
- Runner Up: Clemson Eye
Best Fitness Studio
- First Place: Orangetheory Fitness
- Runner Up: Cyclebar
Best Hair Salon
- First Place: Wilson’s on Washington
- Runner Up: Artistic Cutters Salon & Day Spa
Best Hair Stylist
- First Place: Mary Catherine - Wilsons on Washington
- Runner Up: Bo Stegall - Bo Stegall the Salon
BEST Health Club
- First Place: GHS Family YMCA
- Runner Up: SPORTSCLUB
Best Hearing Aid Center
- First Place: Hearing Services of Foothills ENT
- Runner Up: Advanced Hearing Solutions of Greenville
Best Hospital
- First Place: Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
- Runner Up: Greenville Health System
Best Massage
- First Place: Urban Nirvana
- Runner Up: Massage Envy
Best Medical Spa
- First Place: Back to 30 Rejuvenation Centers
- Runner Up: Brio Aesthetics
Best Mental Health and Wellness
- First Place: GHS Psychiatry - Patewood
- Runner Up: AFC Bon Secours
Best Nail Salon
- First Place: Oscar Nail and Spa
- Runner Up: Studio Luxe
Best Ophthalmologist
- First Place: Jervey Eye Group
- Runner Up: Upstate Eye Care
Best Optometrist
- First Place: Jervey Eye Group
- Runner Up: Upstate Eye Care
Best Orthodontist
- First Place: Summers Orthodontics
- Runner Up: Orthodontic Associates of Greenville
Best Orthopedic Surgeon
- First Place: Piedmont Orthopedics
- Runner Up: Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
BestPediatric Dentist
- First Place: Upstate Pediatric Dentistry
- Runner Up: Greenville Pediatric Dentistry
Best Pediatrician
- First Place: Parkside Pediatrics
- Runner Up: Childrens Medical Center
Best Personal Trainer
- First Place: Justin Bowers
- Runner Up: Amanda Holt Fitness
Best Piercing Studio
- First Place: Purple Haze
- Runner Up: Up In Smoke
Best Primary Care Physician/Practice
- First Place: Brio Internal Medicine
- Runner Up: Internal Medicine Associates
Best Tanning Salon
- First Place: UltraTan
- Runner Up: Browning Studio
Best Tattoo Studio
- First Place: Main Street Tattoo
- Runner Up: Bearded Brothers
Best Urgent Care
- First Place: MD 360
- Runner Up: Bon Secours AFC Urgent Care
Best Vitamin & Supplement Store
- First Place: Garner’s Natural Life
- Runner Up: Vitamin Shoppe
Best Weight Loss Services
- First Place: Back to 30 Rejuvenation Centers
- Runner Up: Brio Internal Medicine/Aesthetics
Best Wellness/Alternative Medicine
- First Place: Garner’s Natural Life
- Runner Up: Pure on Main
Best Yoga Studio
- First Place: Southern Om Hot Yoga
- Runner Up: Soul Yoga
Culture Arts & Entertainment
Best Art Gallery
- First Place: Greenville County Art Museum
- Runner Up: Art & Light Gallery
Best Art Instruction
- First Place: Greenville Center for Creative Arts
- Runner Up: Open Art Studios
Best Comedy
- First Place: Cafe and Then Some
- Runner Up: The Comedy Zone
Best Community Theatre
- First Place: Greenville Little Theatre
- Runner Up: Cafe & Then Some
Best Dance Studio
- First Place: Upstate Carolina Dance Center
- Runner Up: Shock Dance center
Best DJ
- First Place: Nate C The Chief
- Runner Up: DJ EZ
Best Exhibit of Past Year
- First Place: Curious George: Let’s Get Curious - The Upcountry History Museum
- Runner Up: SC Comiccon
Best Jazz Band
- First Place: Greenville Jazz Collective
- Runner Up: Jamie Wright Band
Best Karaoke Night
- First Place: Sharkey’s Pub
- Runner Up: Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe
Best Live Theatre
- First Place: The Peace Center
- Runner Up: Cafe and Then Some
Best Local Band
- First Place: Synergy Twins
- Runner Up: Steel Toe Stiletto
BEST Local Visual Artist
- First Place: Kate Furman
- Runner Up: Mark Mulfinger
Best Museum
- First Place: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
- Runner Up: Upcountry History Museum
BestMusic Venue
- First Place: The Peace Center
- Runner Up: Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe
Best Musical Instruction
- First Place: Pecknel Music
- Runner Up: Eastside Guitars
Services
Best Awards
- First Place: Cowart Awards
- Runner Up: Trophies Unlimited
Best Bathroom Remodeling
- First Place: Riggs Custom Builders
- Runner Up: Ferguson Builders
Best Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner
- First Place: Stanley Steemer of Greenville
- Runner Up: Ron’s Carpet Cleaning Services
Best Commercial Roofing Company
- First Place: GUY Roofing
- Runner Up: Gilstrap Roofing
Best Computer Services
- First Place: CPR Cell Phone Repair
- Runner Up: Homeland Secure IT
- Runner Up: Compugeeks
Best Dry Cleaner
- First Place: Master Mark Cleaners
- Runner Up: Brashier Polk Cleaners
Best Family Lawyer
- First Place: Lauren Taylor Law
- Runner Up: Tripp Atkins - Atkins Law Firm, P.A.
- Runner Up: Jessica Christophillis - Christophillis & Gallivan, P.A.
Best Flooring Installation Team
- First Place: Greer Flooring Center
- Runner Up: Michael’s Wholesale Flooring
Best Funeral Home
- First Place: Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes
- Runner Up: The Wood Mortuary, Inc.
Best Generators
- First Place: Carolina Generators
- Runner Up: Blue Ridge Generators
Best Gold/Precious Metals Buyer
- First Place: Upstate Gold Exchange
- Runner Up: Solid Gold
Best Heating & Air Services
- First Place: Waldrop Plumbing, Heating and Air
- Runner Up: Bentley’s Heating & Air
Best Home Improvement/Remodeling
- First Place: Riggs Custom Builders
- Runner Up: Ferguson Builders
Best Home Security
- First Place: CPI Security
- Runner Up: ADT
Best Hospice Care
- First Place: McCall Hospice House
- Runner Up: Patriot Hospice
Best In-Home Care and Adult Day Center
- First Place: Elite Home Care
- Runner Up: St. Francis Bon Secours Home Care
Best Landscaper
- First Place: Palmetto Lawn and Landscape
- Runner Up: Precision Landscape Management
Best Law Firm
- First Place: David R. Price, Jr., P.A.
- Runner Up: Bryan Ramey P.A.
Best Limo/Transportation Service
- First Place: GSP Limousine & Transportation Service
- Runner Up: Eastside Transportation
Best Moving Services
- First Place: Tiger Moving
- Runner Up: Two Men and a Truck
Best Painter
- First Place: Southern Painting & Maintenance Specialists, Inc.
- Runner Up: CertaPro Painters
Best Personal Injury Lawyer
- First Place: David R. Price, Jr., P.A.
- Runner Up: George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers
Best Pest Control
- First Place: Hired Killers Pest Control
- Runner Up: Gregory Pest Solutions
Best Pet Boarding & Daycare
- First Place: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital
- Runner Up: Astro Kennels
Best Pet Groomer
- First Place: Paws & Claws
- Runner Up: The Noble Dog Hotel
Best Photographer
- First Place: In Vogue Photography
- Runner Up: Amanda Roeben Artistry
Best Plumber
- First Place: Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning
- Runner Up: Plumbing In Pink
Best Pool Builder
- First Place: Hot Springs Pools & Spas
- Runner Up: B&B Pools Inc.
Best Roofing Co.
- First Place: GUY Roofing
- Runner Up: Gilstrap Roofing
Best Sales Rep
- First Place: ProSource Supply, LLC
- Runner Up: Cliff Floyd - Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Best Screen Printer
- First Place: Swamp Rabbit Tees
- Runner Up: Dapper Ink
Best Senior In-Home Care
- First Place: St. Francis Bon Secours Home Care
- Runner Up: Elite Home Care
Best Solar Company
- First Place: Summit Solar
- Runner Up: Sunrun
Best Storage Facility
- First Place: CubeSmart Self Storage
- Runner Up: Powdersville Self Storage
Best Travel Agency
- First Place: AAA Travel
- Runner Up: Dreamy Destinations by Amy
Best Trial Lawyer
- First Place: David R. Price, Jr., P.A.
- Runner Up: James Bannister - Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC
Best Tutor/Child Development Center
- First Place: Classy Kids Child Development Center
- Runner Up: Ahead Start
Best Veterinarian
- First Place: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital
- Runner Up: Foothills Veterinary Hospital
Best VHS Transfer to DVD
- First Place: Image East Video
- Runner Up: Bianchi Video Productions
Best Videographer
- First Place: Let People See - Chris Freeland
- Runner Up: Image East Video
Real Estate Banking & Finance
Best Bank
- First Place: Wells Fargo
- Runner Up: Bank of Travelers Rest
Best Credit Union
- First Place: Greenville Federal Credit Union
- Runner Up: SC Telco Federal Credit Union
Best Financial Advisors
- First Place: Foster Victor Wealth Advisors
- Runner Up: Edward Jones
Best Green Builder of the Year
- First Place: Habitat for Humanity
- Runner Up: Dan Ryan Builders
Best Home Builder
- First Place: SK Builders, Inc.
- Runner Up: Ryan Homes
Best Insurance Agency
- First Place: South Carolina Insurance Brokers, Inc.
- Runner Up: State Farm
Best Insurance Agent
- First Place: Dante Russo - SC Insurance Brokers
- Runner Up: Jim McGill - State Farm Insurance
Best Mortgage Company
- First Place: Benchmark Mortgage
- Runner Up: Countybank Mortgage
Best Property Mgmt. Co.
- First Place: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
- Runner Up: Alpha Property, LLC
Best Real Estate Attorney
- First Place: The Cogdill Law Firm
- Runner Up: Nelson & Galbreath, LLC
Best Real Estate Team
- First Place: The Haro Group
- Runner Up: Modern Real Estate Consultants
Best Realtor
- First Place: Maggie Aiken - BHHS C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
- Runner Up: Deborah Dujardin - Remax
Best Realty Co. Commercial
- First Place: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Commercial Division
- Runner Up: Modern Real Estate Consultants
Best Realty Co. Residential
- First Place: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
- Runner Up: Keller Williams Realty
Automotive Sales and Service
Best Car Wash
- First Place: Canopy Car Wash
- Runner Up: Greenville Car Wash
Best Dealership Body Shop
- First Place: Breakaway Honda Body Collision Center
- Runner Up: Toyota of Greenville
Best Dealership Service Department
- First Place: Breakaway Honda
- Runner Up: Toyota of Greenville
Best Mechanic/Auto Repair
- First Place: North Hills Automotive
- Runner Up: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Best New Franchise Dealership
- First Place: Benson’s in Greer
- Runner Up: Big O’ Dodge
Best Tire Store
- First Place: Discount Tire
- Runner Up: Piedmont Tire
Best Used Franchise Dealership
- First Place: Carmax
- Runner Up: Breakaway Honda
Best Used Independent Dealership
- First Place: Southern Cars
- Runner Up: Northside Auto Sales