Vote now for the Newcomer of the Year 2012

So many new businesses have opened in the area this year, that we hesitate to launch this vote - even at such at late stage in December, there's still time for one or two late arrivals.

However, the time has come for BC readers to vote for the high street business that has been the best new addition to the area and their lives this year. The winner will join Brockley Market (2011 winner), El's Kitchen (2010) and The Orchard (2009) in the Hall of Justice.

This year's candidates are:

• Arlo & Moe
• Bird of Paradise
• Cash Tech
• Emporia
• The Gantry 
• Gently Elephant
• Pistachios in the Park
• QQ 
• Villa Toscana 
• The White Room

The list excludes the multitude of pop-ups that have opened this year and the newcomers in nearby areas like  Honor Oak, Deptford or New Cross.

Please vote using the poll on the right-hand side. The winner will be announced on December 27th.