Special thanks to everyone who came out to the Town Ballroom for our Best of Buffalo party last night! For those of you who didn’t make it out, and just can’t wait for our Best of Buffalo wrap-up to hit the streets on Thursday, you’ll find a list of our 2009 winners below.

Congratulations to our winners, as well as all our nominees. Thank you once again to all our readers who took the time to vote.

Update (5/7/09): Along with this week’s issue, we’ve posted a nicer looking version of the list, along with a photo gallery from the party… so head over to that page instead.

This Sunday Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller hosts his third annual Catwalk for Charity event to benefit his Steadfast Foundation.  Those who have been fortunate enough to attend one of these bashes (at Babeville in 2007 and at the Statler Towers in 2008) know that Miller and friends throw a great party: top-shelf booze, an incredible spread, world class DJs, and a long list of local celebrities mingling with the crowd, including many Sabres.

With a new venue in the Town Ballroom, Miller has decided on a new theme as well.  “When you hear about the notorious history of the Town Ballroom, it was only natural that we would be going with a Roaring 20s, Prohibition, speakeasy theme this year.”  Prohibition era attire is encouraged but not required. But there will be a prize for the best costume, so dust off your tasseled dresses, striped suits, fedoras, and patent leather shoes.

Many of Buffalo’s top restaurants will cater the event, including  Black & Blue, Trattoria Aroma, Nektar, Ilio DiPaolo’s, Tempo, Torches, Dessert Deli, Encore, Snooty Fox, La Tee Da, and the Wine Thief. So this Sunday come out to Town Ballroom for a kickass party that will benefit a great foundation.

—justin sondel