RNT Readers Choice

Is it really a good gauge of good businesses or just another popularity contest?  I would have to go with the latter.  It is also another marketing tool for the newspaper whose readership is dwindling. It's not to say that I would not try these folks out if I haven't already, though.  Enough people took the time to vote so there may be some validity to the poll.  However this would be a great time to have you write in your thoughts on some of the winners/runner ups.  Share what you know  with the rest of us.