2012 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 124,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 122 winners competed with more than 3,700 nominees to be named the BEST of WISN A-List. Check out the BEST of WISN A-List to discover something new.

  • 124,359 Total Votes
  • 38,071 Voters
  • 3,719 Nominees
  • 122 Winners
Marilynn Mee, Arts and Entertainment, Radio Personalities, 5407 W McKinley Ave Milwaukee WI 53208 Maharaja, Great Meals, Indian, 1550 North Farwell Avenue Brady Street Milwaukee WI 53202 Streetza Pizza, Cheap Eats, Pizza, 2201 S 84th St Milwaukee WI 53227 Stan's, Fashion, Shoes, Women's Accessories, 505 W Silver Spring Dr Glendale WI 53217 Animal Emergency Hospital, Pets, Veterinarians, 2100 W Silver Spring Dr Glendale WI 53209 Perfect Day Wedding Consultants, Weddings, Wedding Planner, 1748 S 30th St Milwaukee WI 53215 All That Pizzazz, Shopping, Gift Shop, W63 N698 Washington Ave Cedarburg WI 53012 Canine Campus Pet Resort, Pets, Boarding, 38322 Delafield Rd Oconomowoc WI 53066 The Snappy Turtle, Fashion, Children's Clothing, 830 E Main St Waukesha WI 53186 WRJN   1400 AM, Arts and Entertainment, Talk Radio, 4201 Victory Ave Racine WI 53405

Arts and EntertainmentBack to Top

BEST Afternoon/Evening Radio Show
All Things Considered - WUWM   89.7 FM
BEST Local Bands
Chasin Mason
BEST Live Comedy
Comedy Sportz
BEST Morning Radio Show
Dave and Carole - WKLH 96.5 FM
BEST Brewery
Lakefront Brewery
BEST Radio Personalities
Mark Belling - WISN 1130 AM
BEST Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum
BEST Indie Theater
Oriental Theatre
BEST Art Gallery
Rogues Gallery
BEST Theater
The Pabst
BEST Theatre Group
Theatre on Main
BEST Spanish Radio
WDDW  104.7 FM
BEST Classic/Alternative Rock Radio
WLUM 102.1 FM
BEST Religious Radio
WLVE - K-Love Radio Milwaulee
BEST Country Radio
WMIL 106.1 FM
BEST Talk Radio
WTMJ   620 AM
BEST Public Radio
WUWM   89.7 FM
BEST Top 40/R&B Radio
WXSS 103.7 FM
BEST Variety Radio
WYMS   88.9 FM

BeautyBack to Top

BEST Massage
Back In Balance Therapeutic Massage, LLC
BEST Facial
Blush
BEST Hair Salon
Capricio Salon and Spa
BEST Hair Color
Carenza
BEST Tattoo and Piercing
Moving Shadow Ink
BEST Manicure and Pedicure
Polished Nail Bar
BEST Day Spa
Signature Salon & Spa
BEST Beauty Supply
The Whispering Willows
BEST Tanning
Tropitana Tanning Salon

Cheap EatsBack to Top

BEST Breakfast
Blue's Egg
BEST Hot Dog
Martino's Italian Beef
BEST Sandwich Shop
Picnic Basket Restaurant
BEST Barbecue
Saz's State House
BEST Burger
Sobelman's Pub & Grill
BEST Pizza
Zaffiro's

FashionBack to Top

BEST Designer Jewelry
A-Trio Jewelry Design Studio
BEST Women's Accessories
Bangles & Bags
BEST Women's Boutique
Fred Boutique
BEST Men's Clothing
Harleys
BEST Vintage and Resale
Retique
BEST Shoes
Stan's
BEST Children's Clothing
Tuesdays Child

Great MealsBack to Top

BEST Wine List
Bacchus
BEST Brunch
Blue's Egg
BEST Mexican
Botanas Restaurant
BEST New American
Cafe Soeurette
BEST Romantic Restaurant
Casablanca
BEST Chinese
Golden Gate Restaurant
BEST Seafood
Harbor House
BEST Tapas
La Merenda
BEST French
Le Reve Patisserie & Cafe
BEST Indian
Maharaja
BEST Traditional American
Open Flame
BEST Steakhouse
Palmer's Steakhouse
BEST Sushi
Soons Sushi Cafe
BEST Italian
That's Amore Cafe Italiano
BEST Thai
The King and I
BEST German
Weissgerber's Gasthaus & Biergarten

Health and FitnessBack to Top

BEST Yoga Studio
Bikram Yoga Milwaukee
BEST Pilates Studio
East Side Pilates
BEST Bike Shop
Emerys Bicycle and Home Fitness
BEST Martial Arts
J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy
BEST Personal Trainers
MISPIBO Fitness
BEST Acupuncture
Orchid Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
BEST Sporting Goods
Performance Running Outfitters
BEST Skate Shop
Phase II Clothing & Skateboard
BEST Gym
Princeton Club
BEST Dance Studio
Studio One Dance Company
BEST Kids Activity
Swimtastic Swim School (Franklin)

LegalBack to Top

BEST Bankruptcy Law
Debt Advisors Law Offices
BEST Personal Injury Law
Hupy and Abraham
BEST Family Law
Nelson & Davis, LLC

NightlifeBack to Top

BEST Trendy Bar
At Random
BEST DJ
Dj Palistine
BEST Brewpub
Horny Goat Hideaway
BEST Irish Pub
House of Guinness
BEST Dance Club
LaCage
BEST Bowling
Landmark Lanes
BEST Sports Bar
Matty's Bar, Grille & Catering
BEST Live Music Venue
Summerfest
BEST Neighborhood Bar
The Stage
BEST Beer Selection
The Sugar Maple
BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar
This Is It

PetsBack to Top

BEST Pet Supplies
Bark 'n Scratch Outpost
BEST Training
Best Paw Forward Dog Training
BEST Pet Photography
Black Sheep Photography
BEST Grooming
Community Bark Dog Wash & Coffee Bar
BEST Boarding
Spa Paw & Tail Premier Pet Resort and Daycamp
BEST Veterinarians
Spirit of 76 Veterinary Clinic
BEST Animal Shelters
Wisconsin Humane Society
BEST Pet Sitting
Wisconsin Pet Care

ShoppingBack to Top

BEST Florist (tie)
The Flower Lady, Bank of Memories & Flowers
BEST Musical Instruments
Cascio Interstate Music
BEST Antiques
Clinton Street Antiques
BEST Arts and Crafts
Cream City Yarn
BEST Comics
Lost World of Wonders
BEST Housewares
Milwaukee Blacksmith, Inc.
BEST Gift Shop
MONKEY BUSINESS PARTY & GIFTS
BEST Furniture
Steinhafels
BEST Records and CDs
The Exclusive Company
BEST Children's Gifts
The Learning Shop
BEST Bookstore
The Little Read Book

Specialty Food and DrinkBack to Top

BEST Coffee Shop
Alterra Coffee
BEST Tea House
Anaba Tea Room
BEST Gourmet Grocery
Danny's Meats & Catering
BEST Liquor, Beer & Wine Shops
Discount Liquor
BEST Frozen Custard
Kopp's Frozen Custard
BEST Bakery
National Bakery and Deli
BEST Cheese Shop
West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe
BEST Desserts
Yo Mama Goodness

WeddingsBack to Top

BEST Rings
A-Trio Jewelry Design Studio
BEST Limousine
Badger State Limousine Service
BEST Invitations
Broadway Paper
BEST Caterer
Chef Jack's
BEST Venue
Cuvee
BEST Music
Double Platinum DJ Service
BEST Flowers
Flowers by Cammy
BEST Videographer
J.C. Designs, LLC
BEST Wedding Dresses
Savvy Bride
BEST Cakes
Simma's Bakery
BEST Wedding Planner
Timeless Events, LLC
BEST Photographer
TJ Uttke Photography

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