293
The number of ballots thrown out because people cheated! When you fill out every ballot the same way, we can tell.

5
The highest number of City Weekend Reader's Choice Awards won by one venue over the last two years. Who's the superstar? Jade on 36. In 2007 they stole Best Splurge, Best Hotel Bar and Best Mixed Drinks to Die For, repeating in Splurge this year and taking the crown for Best Fusion as well.

￥100
The average tip on a weekend at The Glamour Bar. The largest tip to date they've ever received was ￥5,000.

In the Garden
It's not widely known that Sasha's garden doubles as the source for a lot of the ingredients for the kitchen and bar with fresh mint, lavender and rosemary all growing in the various flowerbeds. Early risers can catch a glimpse of the chef cutting fresh herbs for the day.

5
The number of votes separating the winner, Jade on 36, and the runner-up, Jean-Georges, in the Best Splurge dining category.

Jeya Ibrahim, assistant manager of O'Malley's, on being nominated for Family Friendliest and Best Beer Selection:
"It goes with the expat life cycle. People who used to come over for a good pint of Guinness, a place to watch sports and catch up with their mates, are now married with tots who need to be entertained every weekend. They bring the whole family here so the kids can run around in the garden, where their parents can keep an eye on them and have a beer at the same time!"

￥35,000
The minimum cost of renting out the Jacuzzi at VUE bar for the afternoon

Aimee Groom, managing director of The Collection, on the Marshmallow Man: "Always a hit with the ladies, Mr. Marshmallow especially enjoyed being featured as 50 Cent in the Le CandyShop video and then flirting with every girl at the party. The girls, well, they can't get enough of him either and always want to know who's inside the suit!"

18,000
The kilograms (yes, kilograms) of carrots that Element Fresh goes through each month in order to juice up that glass of carrot and ginger juice you order every morning

10
The number of restaurants Eduardo Vargas has opened in Shanghai. If you're racking your brain for the list, here it is: Mexico Lindo, Iiiit!, City Diner, Che Tapas & Grill, Zahara, Coyote Café, 239, Azul Viva, Casa 13, and his latest, Bam-Bou. Of these, six are still open. We're regulars at four!

24
The number of nominated venues that received Guanxi votes

CW website superuser and blogger ispyshanghai on the Reader's Choice Awards:
"The problem with the CW Reader's Choice Awards is that the majority of people are as dumb as a box of Tic-Tacs. I believe that all potential voters should first pass a pop quiz to prove they know they have good taste--the first question would be, 'Is it ever, EVER, acceptable to wear sunglasses in a club?'"

1
The number of 2008 Readers' Choice Award-winning restaurants that CW's "The Dish" columnist Crystyl Mo has not eaten at--yet

￥7,800
The price tag for the most expensive bottle on Best Wine List winner M on the Bund’s extensive wine list--a bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe Pauillac

2
The number of people who have tried to pee in The Shelter and no, not in the bathroom

2002
The year CW Nightlife Editor Jessica Beaton got her bartending license. If you ever see her at an event and need a hand at the bar, you might be able to convince her by offering up free "Rum & Diets" for the rest of the evening-her favorite.

Banana Monkey vs. The Monkees
Despite their many differences-British vs. Chinese, pop music circa 1965 vs. hipster rock circa the new millennium, television series vs. the Shanghai stage circuit-ever notice the strange similarities between Shanghai favorite Banana Monkey and The Monkees? Apart from the obvious moniker tie-in, get this: Four band members? Check. Medium length floppy hair? Check. Tapered pants? Check. Beloved by teenage girls everywhere they go? Check. But while The Monkees may have snagged two Emmy Awards in 1967, we know they don't have a CW Readers' Choice Award. "Hey hey, Banana Monkey!"

Dan Shapiro, organizer of "Get in the Van," on his Best Party nomination: "It's nice to know you don't need to have a lot of money to throw a rad show. This nomination is just good karma for putting the fans, bands, crowds and guests first and giving them good entertainment, music, and respect. 'Get in the Van' was, and still is, about community and vibe. Nothing gets people going like cheap beer and rock music."

33
The approximate number of pies CW Wine & Dine Editor Trista Baldwin ate to achieve victory in a pie-eating contest for the Movember charity event hosted by Kommune in the fall. No, they weren't large pies--they were meat cocktail pies-Cand yes, she's already heard every possible joke about it.

Local Band Nominee: Top Floor Circus
Did you know that CW Photographer Mao Dou was a former member of Best Local Band Nominee Top Floor Circus? No joke. Mao Dou used to do both vocals and guitar and is still recognized by many in the live music scene when out snapping shots for the next City Seen.

Siesta, DnB DJ on female DJs:
"I don't really think about the 'gender' thing so much. I want Shanghai to have more quality DJs in general, regardless of sex."