A Sea Of Red

The votes have been tabulated in our third annual tribute to our favorites in Lynchburg. And here are our 2008 winners:



Barbecue
1st - Schmokies
2nd - Dickeys



Breakfast
1st - Cracker Barrel
2nd - IHOP



Chinese
1st - Kings Island
2nd - Good Taste



Coffee
1st - Starbucks
2nd - Tie: The Daily Grind & Joe Beans



Drive-Thru Experience
1st - Chil-Fil-A
2nd - Tie: Arbys, Sonic & Taco Bell



Fine Dining
1st - Crown Sterling
2nd - Tie: Millstone Tea Room & Neighbors



Hamburgers
1st - Five Guys
2nd - Tie: Texas Inn & The Cavalier



Italian
1st - Vinny's
2nd - Olive Garden



Mexican
1st - La Carreta
2nd - Pueblo Viejo



Non-Chinese Asian
1st - Kyoto Steakhouse
2nd - Tie: Osakas, Thai 99



Pizza
1st - Ledo's
2nd - Chicago on the James



Place to Stay Near LU
1st - Wingate Inn
2nd - Craddock-Terry Hotel



Romantic Dinner
1st - Crown Sterling
2nd - Millstone Tea Room



Seafood
1st - Harbor Inn Seafood
2nd - Red Lobster



Steakhouse
1st - Crown Sterling
2nd - Tie: Shoemakers & Texas Roadhouse



Sweet Tea
1st - Chil-Fil-A
2nd - McDonalds



Wings
1st - Buffalo Wild Wings
2nd - Tie: Moe's & Mudpuppies

still can't figure how neighbors is "fine" dining, but a very good list that all newcomers to lynchburg should check out.

I love it that Harbor Inn beat out Red Lobster. Low price and the serving size definitely go to Harbor Inn.