The "Best of Local" from Local.com features the best businesses as rated by consumers in 15 cities across the U.S. The "Best of Local" program covers everything from Best Restaurant to Best Spa to Best Dry Cleaner in 15 markets across the country. Businesses are ranked by the quantity and quality of the reviews that have been written about their business. The "Best of Local" determines the best of the best in each city as rated by the people who live and visit there.

Consumers' ratings and reviews ultimately determine which businesses are ranked in the top ten in their categories. Businesses are nominated based on their search rank within their business category in the city where they do business. Winners are chosen based on the number of positive reviews written about their business and the quality of the reviews.

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