What’s are the best places for ethnic foods in Washtenaw County? After some very close races, the voters in AnnArbor.com’s BestOf contests say:

Place for Chinese Food —Gourmet Garden Chinese Restaurant

Place for Greek Food — Tower Inn Cafe

Place for Indian Food — Shalimar

Place for Italian Food — Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar

Place for Japanese Food & Sushi — Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Place for Korean Food — Seoul Garden Korean & Japanese Restaurant

Place for Mexican/Southwest Food — La Fiesta Mexicana

Place for Middle Eastern Food — Jerusalem Garden

Place for Thai Food —Tuptim Thai Cuisine

(To see other finalists in each category, click on that category.)

The voting for these contests began last Sunday and ended at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

This week, voters will be choosing the best local flower shop.

Flowers are the perfect universal gift. You give them for weddings and funerals and anniversaries and birthdays. You give flowers to say: “I love you.” Or to say: “I’m sorry.” Or maybe to say: “I swear my Twitter account was hacked.” The best florists know how to put together the perfect arrangement for every occasion, and to get it there fast.

What is your favorite flower shop? Cast your vote here.

Readers can suggest contenders for upcoming contests by clicking here.

And don't forget, everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing each week to win a prize. This week's prize is for a $50 gift card to a local flower shop.