The Times Union "Best Of..." '09

Thank you to all of you who nominated and voted for Lark Street Neighborhood businesses! We appreciate all of the support.

Here are the winners from our neighborhood:

-Best Grocery Chain:
1. Price Chopper, Various Locations

-Best Used Book Store:
3. Dove & Hudson Old Books, 296 Hudson Ave., Albany

-Best Summer-Only Theater Company:
1. Park Playhouse (Washington Park), Albany

-Best Arts Event in the Past Year:
1. Art on Lark
2. Lark Fest

-Best Mexican/Central/South American:
2. El Loco Mexican Cafe, 465 Madison Ave., Albany

-Best Ice Cream:
3. Ben & Jerry's, Various Locations

-Best Sports Bar:
2. Legends, 286 Lark Street, Albany

-Best Wine Bar:
2. The WIne Bar and Bistro, 200-202 Lark Street., Albany

-Best Beer Tavern:
3. Tess' Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave., Albany

-Best Coffee Joint (Chain)
1. Dunkin Donuts, Various Locations

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you all again for your support. Information like this helps us to better serve you!