The world’s cities are brimming with local, independent businesses. They now get the recognition they deserve as urbanites across seven of the world’s greatest cities have cast votes in their hundreds and thousands for their most-loved local places as part of the Time Out Love City Awards.
The first Love City Awards took place in 2014 in London, the birthplace of Time Out. This year, the campaign went global: For the first time, the Love Awards took place simultaneously across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, Lisbon and London. And it was a huge success with a record 100,000 nominations and nearly 200,000 votes across all cities.
The Awards are part of the commitment of Time Out, the trusted global brand for inspiring and enabling people to make the most of their city, to support and celebrate local businesses. It’s a unique opportunity to help them raise their profile and reach new customers as winners will get wide publicity across the powerful Time Out digital, social and print channels. Past years’ winners reported that they did in fact see higher footfall and sales as well. Winning these Awards can make a real difference to businesses.
Sarah Bartlett, CMO of Time Out Group, commented: “Once again our Time Out Love City Awards prove just how passionate people from London to LA and Tokyo are about their favourite local places. Whether it’s a family-run café, corner restaurant or tiny vintage shop, our audience has voted in their hundreds and thousands to ensure their most loved hidden gems get the recognition they deserve.
Since 1968, Time Out has been dedicated to discovering and championing the best of the city and supporting independent local businesses has always been very close to our heart. Their spirit, creativity, dedication and the soul they give to cities is invaluable – they make big cities feel like home and without them, they would be different places.”
The 2016 Time Out Love London Award winners
- London’s Most Loved Restaurant: Yard Sale Pizza, Hackney
- London’s Most Loved Pub: The Alma, Islington
- London’s Most Loved Cultural Venue: ArtHouse, Crouch End
- London’s Most Loved Café: Highness Café and Tea Room, Highbury
- London’s Most Loved Shop: Cheeses of Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill
To see the full list of Time Out Love London Awards, please visit: www.timeout.com/lovelondon
The 2016 Time Out Love New York Award winners
- New York’s Most Loved Restaurant: Bread
- New York’s Most Loved Bar: Alphabet City Beer Company
- New York’s Most Loved Cultural Venue: Wave Hill
- New York’s Most Loved Coffee Shop: Coffee Project New York
- New York’s Most Loved Shop: Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
To see the full list of Time Out Love New York Awards, please visit: www.timeout.com/lovenewyork
The 2016 Time Out Love Chicago Award winners
- Chicago’s Most Loved Restaurant: Arbor
- Chicago’s Most Loved Bar: Simon’s Tavern
- Chicago’s Most Loved Cultural Venue: Logan Theatre
- Chicago’s Most Loved Coffee Shop: First Slice Pie Café
- Chicago’s Most Loved Shop: Rep Chi
To see the full list of Time Out Love Chicago Awards, please visit: www.timeout.com/lovechicago
The 2016 Time Out Love Los Angeles Award winners
- LA’s Most Loved Restaurant: MZuma Kitchen
- LA’s Most Loved Bar: Akbar
- LA’s Most Loved Cultural Venue: Chicken Boy
- LA’s Most Loved Coffee Shop: Madame Monsieur
- LA’s Most Loved Shop: The Last Bookstore
To see the full list of Time Out Love Los Angeles Awards, please visit: www.timeout.com/lovelosangeles
The 2016 Time Out Love Paris Award winners
- Paris’ Most Loved Restaurant: Pan Cooker
- Paris’ Most Loved Bar: Le Social Bar
- Paris’ Most Loved Cultural Venue: Le Point Ephémère
- Paris’ Most Loved Shop: Ikebanart
To see the full list of Time Out Love Paris Awards, please visit: https://www.timeout.fr/loveparis
The 2016 Time Out Love Lisboa Award winners
- Lisboa’s Most Loved Restaurant: A Cevicheria
- Lisboa’s Most Loved Bar / Club: Lux
- Lisboa’s Most Loved Cultural Venue: LX Factory
- Lisboa’s Most Loved Coffee Shop: A Brasileira
- Lisboa’s Most Loved Shop: A Vida Portuguesa
To see the full list of Time Out Love Lisbon Awards, please visit: https://www.timeout.pt/lovelisboa
The 2016 Time Out Love Tokyo Award winners
· Tokyo’s Best Restaurant: Kitafuku Ginza
· Tokyo’s Best Bar: Bar Oak
· Tokyo’s Best Cafe: Higashiya Ginza
· Tokyo’s Best Shop: Isetan Shinjuku
· Tokyo’s Best Product: Tokyobike
· Tokyo’s Best Activity: Tsukiji Market, Tokyo City View, Traditional festivals, Asageiko, Yokocho alleyways
· Tokyo’s Best Face of Tokyo: Takashi Murakami, Yoshiharu Hoshino, Kris Yoshie, Sheena Ringo, Takahiro Saito, Makoto Shinkai
To see the full list of Time Out Love Tokyo Awards, please visit: http://lovetokyoawards.com