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THE FLAME AWARDS: BEST OF DETROIT 2014 This issue is dedicated to the best restaurants, cafés, bars, nightclubs, entertainers, cultural attractions, and professional services of 2014! Our Best of Detroit Contest is the only “Best of Detroit” contest voted specifically by the LGBT Community. Being voted the best goes beyond simple...
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This issue is dedicated to the best restaurants, cafés, bars, nightclubs, entertainers, cultural attractions, and professional services of 2014! Our Best of Detroit Contest is the only “Best of Detroit” contest voted specifically by the LGBT Community. Being voted the best goes beyond simple economics and good business practice. It means the winners cater
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to and welcome all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation. The winners are not only are the best in the business- they represent a new era of progress and tolerance. And, for that, we tip our hats to them.
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FOR EATING OUT Best Bakery Pronto! // Royal Oak Best Brunch La Dolce Vita // Detroit Best Burger Red Coat Tavern // Royal Oak Best Casino Restaurant Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina // MGM Grand Detroit
Best Chinese Cuisine P.F. Chang’s // Multiple Locations Best Coffeehouse Five15 // Royal Oak Best French Cuisine Melting Pot // Troy Best Greek Cuisine Pegasus // Detroit
Best Indian Cuisine Star of India // Ferndale Best Italian Cuisine Andiamo Riverfront // Detroit Best Mexican Cuisine Cantina Diablo’s // Royal Oak Best Middle Eastern Cuisine Anita’s Kitchen // Ferndale Best Neighborhood Pizza Como’s // Ferndale Best New Restaurant Public House // Ferndale Best Sushi Little Tree Sushi Bar // Royal Oak Best Thai Cuisine Siam Spicy Thai & Oriental // Royal Oak
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Best After Hours Spot The Works // Detroit Best Art Museum Detriot Institute of Arts Best Casino Hotel Greektown Casino Hotel Best Casino Slots Motor City Casino Best Dance Club Gigi’s // Detroit Best Drag Queen Bingo Five15 // Royal Oak Best Female Impersonation Show Gigi’s Cabaret // Detroit Best Happy Hour Menjos // Detroit Best Karaoke Night (Venue) Pronto! // Royal Oak
Best Leather Bar Menjos // Detroit Best Lesbian Bar Stilettos // Inkstar Best Martini Bar SOHO // Ferndale Best Michigan Vacation Spot The Dunes Resort // Douglas Best Neighborhood Bar Gold Coast | SIN // Detroit Best Sports Bar Buffalo Wild Wings // Multiple Locations Best Spot for a First Date Downtown Royal Oak Best Summer Festival Motor City Pride Best Weekly Party Pride Friday @ Necto // Ann Arbor
FOR GETTING SERVICED Best Bartender David Greenwood // Gigi’s Johnathan Johnson // Gold Coast / SIN Best DJ DJ Chico Best Drag King Michael Christian Best Drag Queen Nickki Stevens Best Emcee/Host Sabin Best Hair Salon 6 Salon // Multiple Locations
Best Hair Stylist Nick Moore-Perez Best Karaoke Host KJ Karen Best Lawyer Jim Rasor Best LGBT Nonprofit Organization Affirmations // Ferndale Best Local Band/Singer Michael Champagne Best Local Photographer Tony Lowe
FOR SHOPPING RETAIL Best Adult Novelty Boutique Cirilla’s // Ferndale Best Bookstore Just 4 Us // Ferndale Best Eyewear Boutique Clear Sight Optical // Warren
Best Indie Men’s Clothing Store Chrome // Royal Oak Best Indie Women’s Clothing Store Dolce Moda // Royal Oak
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