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March 9, 2005
Where magazine announced the winners of its 10th annual visitors’ choice awards on March 7 at the Rainbow Room—the venue that, by the way, took the top prizes in three of the categories. The results were based on responses to a survey of more than 6,000 visitors to the city. Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Bar: 21 Club
Best Cocktails: St. Regis
Best Dessert: Aureole
Best Music: Rainbow Room
Best Place for a Celebration: Tavern on the Green
Best Place for Celebrity Sightings: The Four Seasons
Best Sports Bar: ESPN Zone
Best Value: Carmine’s
Best View: Rainbow Room
Most Gracious Host: Chez Josephine
Most Romantic: Rainbow Room
Posted 03.09.05
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