The 2008 Best of Be Readers' Choice Awards results are in! "Be" is the entertainment supplement to the Anderson Independent-Mail newspaper, and the annual awards are for the best businesses and restaurants in the Upstate of South Carolina. Thanks for your consideration of Downtown businesses – Seven of Downtown Anderson's businesses took home wins in 12 categories. Congratulations to:

• Best Asian Restaurant: Thai Spice
• Best Bar: Uptown Lounge
• Best Bar to Meet Men: Uptown Lounge
• Best Beer Selection: McGee's Irish Pub
• Best Casual Dining: Matty's Downtown
• Best Cocktail Selection: Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill
• Best Coffee: eCity Java
• Best Established Business: Uptown Lounge
• Best Fine Dining: Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill
• Best Jewelry Store: Phil Jewelers
• Best Romantic Dinner: Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill
• Best Wine Selection: Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill