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Best Bartender in the Triangle contest winners

You nominated them. You voted for them. Congrats to the winners of the 2008 Random Thoughts blog Best Bartender in the Triangle contest! Click on a bartender's photo to read comments that were posted about them.

Below are bartenders who placed in the top ten. Browse the other nominees at share.triangle.com/bartenders or to see how all the bartenders did click HERE.

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Note: Check out this article in the Arts & Living section in the News & Observer for a profile of the winner, Johnny Berry.

First place

Johnny Berry

Number of votes:826

Bar: Bogart's

Testimonial: "Walking encyclopedia of knowledge. He is a master barkeep." — Katie



Second place

John Martinez

Number of votes: 623

Bar: Stonewood Tavern & Grill

Testimonial: "My only issue with John is that he is too young for me and too old for my daughter! He is just an all-round great guy..." — Laura


Fourth place

Lindsey Itsou

Number of votes: 478

Bar: Bermuda Room

Testimonial: "Lindsey is the best not only in the Triangle, but the world! She is so good, my drink is waiting for me before I sit down!..." — Florence


Third place

Ed Harris

Number of votes: 504

Bar: Hi5

Testimonial: "He is the man to win. Fast, good looking, friendly, and makes GREAT drinks...." — Joanie



Fifth place

Brian Clarke & Jim Switzer

Number of votes: 412

Bar: Jimmy V's Steakhouse & Tavern

Testimonial: "Brian and Jim are the best guys in town - always happy to see you and they can pour a drink that will put you out of your misery! ;-)" — Anna



6th place

Rich

349 votes

Champps

7th place

Jill

277 votes

Sammy's

8th place

Kelly & Rich

252 votes

Napper Tandy's

9th place

Brewer

192 votes

Buckhead

10th place

Benton

175 votes

Horniblow's