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The Loft Cinema
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Best of Tucson
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2010 Perennial Winner
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
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Best of Tucson
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2010 Perennial Winner
Casa Video
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Best of Tucson
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2010 Perennial Winner
Beyond Bread Bakery/Cafe
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Best of Tucson
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2010 Perennial Winner
Grill
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Best of Tucson
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2010 Perennial Winner
Chow
Best Caterer
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Feast
Best Organic Food Store
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Sunflower Farmers Market
Best Specialty Foods
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AJ's Fine Foods
Best Delicatessen
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Shlomo and Vito's New York Delicatessen
Best Custom Cakes
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Cake Boutique
Best Desserts
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Something Sweet Dessert Lounge
Best Ice Cream
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Frost, a Gelato Shoppe
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
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Beyond Bread
Best Barbecue
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Brushfire BBQ Co.
Best Burger
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Zinburger
Best Sandwich
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Beyond Bread
Best Pizza
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Brooklyn Pizza Company
Best Tortillas
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Anita Street Market
Best Burrito
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Nico's Mexican Food
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
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El Guero Canelo
Best Bagels
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Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Best Smoothie
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Xoom Juice
Best Fish Tacos
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Rubio's
Best Huevos Rancheros
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Frank's Restaurant
Best Empanadas
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Mamma Llama's Gourmet Empanadas
Best Guacamole
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Guadalajara Grill
Best Tamales
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Tucson Tamale Company
Best Menudo
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Micha's Restaurant
Best Place in Town to Channel Bob Marley
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CeeDee Jamaican Kitchen
Best Place to Get Your Saturday Mexican On
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La Estrella Bakery
Best Cupcake Shop
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Red Velvet Cupcakery
Best Deep-Dish Pizza
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Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria
Best Mobile Restaurant
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Angela's
Best Chicharrones
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La Botana Taco Grill and Cantina
Best Chile Verde
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Taco Giro
Arts & Culture
Best Fine Art Gallery
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Etherton Gallery
Best Art Museum
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Tucson Museum of Art
Best Mural
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Joe Pagac's Rialto Theatre and Bookmans murals
Best Local Performing Artist
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Calexico
Best Movie Theater
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Loft Cinema
Best Art Classes
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The Drawing Studio
Best Indoor Venue
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Rialto Theatre
Best Outdoor Venue
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Anselmo Valencia
Best Dance Performance
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Most Heartwarming Art Story (Sort Of)
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Conrad Wilde's Patrons Come to the Rescue
Best Tributes to Legendary Tucson Artists
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Harold Jones: A Fortunate Life; ¡Viva David Tineo! A Retrospective of Tucson's Muralist and Art Educator
Best Theatrical Gimmick
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Scratch-and-Sniff Theater at The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Most Incestuous Theater Ensemble
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The daVinci Players at Studio Connections
Best Budget Stage Design
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Beowulf Alley Theatre Company
Best Final Curtain
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Lynn Redgrave in Rachel and Juliet
Best Theater Production
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The Kite Runner at Arizona Theatre Company
Best Thing About Theater in Tucson
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There's So Darn Much of It
City Life
Best Alternative Health Center
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Tucson Community Acupuncture
Best Annual Festival
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Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Spectacle for Charity
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Humane Society of Southern Arizona Puttin' on the Dog
Best Farmers' Market
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St. Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market(s)
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
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Wingspan
Best Gym
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LA Fitness
Best Public Servant
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva
Best Local TV Newscast
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KOLD Channel 13
Best Radio Station for News
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KUAZ FM 89.1/AM 1550
Best Country Music Station
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KIIM FM 99.5
Best Pop Music Station
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KRQQ FM 93.7
Best Rock Music Station
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KFMA FM 92.1/101.3
Best Radio Personality
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Jon Justice, KQTH FM 104.1, aka "The Truth"
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
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Jon Justice, KQTH FM 104.1, aka "The Truth"
Best Yoga Studio
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Yoga Oasis
Best Day Spa
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Gadabout SalonSpas
Best Bowling Alley
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Bedroxx
Best Sex Toy Shop
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Fascinations
Best Goth/Leather Shop
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Hydra Leather and More
Best Florist
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SavOn Flowers
Best Auto Repair
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Formula 1 Automotive Arts
Best Hair Salon
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Gadabout SalonSpas
Best Tattoo Parlor
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Black Rose Tattooers
Best Car Wash
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Capin Car Care Center
Best Yard Full of Art
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1402 E. Water St.
Best Event to Help Us Reclaim Our City's Soul
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Second Saturdays Downtown
Best Month-Long Event
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Tucson's Birthday
Best Mexican Radio Station
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KCMT FM 102.1, aka La Caliente
Best Yearbook Portraits
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Tucson High Magnet School South Wall
Best Invitation to Create Street Art
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Fourth Avenue Underpass Fountain
Best Saturday Morning Diversion
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Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Best Secret Ongoing Community Art Project
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Shot in the Dark Café
Most Affirming Mural
Best Friend of Man's Best Friend
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Tucson Cold Wet Noses
Best Out-of-This-World Snapshots
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UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory's HiRISE Camera
Best Celebration of Our Departed Ancestors
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The All Souls Procession
Outdoors
Best Urban Landscaping
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University of Arizona Campus
Best Public Garden
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike Riding
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Rillito River Park Trail
Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona
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Sabino Canyon
Best Hike
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Sabino Canyon (general)
Best Backpacking Trail
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Sabino Canyon (general)
Best Campground
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Mount Lemmon (general)
Best Park
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Gene C. Reid Park
Best Exurban Oasis
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Roy P. Drachman Agua Caliente Regional Park
Best Bike Riding Without That Many Lizards
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Santa Cruz River Park Trail
Best Urban Hiking Experience
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Meet Me at Maynards
Best Non-hiking, Non-camping Reason to Head to Mount Lemmon
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Music on the Mountain
Best Easy Place to Camp
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Mt. Lemmon's Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
Best Way to 'Dig' Tucson
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Old Pueblo Archaeology Center
Kids' Stuff
Best Playground
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Gene C. Reid Park
Best Toy Store
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Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's Toys
Best Clothing Store
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Lil' Traders (formerly Buffalo Kids)
Best Birthday Party Place
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Pump It Up
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
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Chuck E. Cheese's
Best Fun for the Whole Family
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Reid Park Zoo
Best Way to Show Your Kids Where Eggs Come From
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Food Conspiracy's Co-op's Chicken Coop Tour
Best Way to Satisfy Your Inner Geek
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9 Queens
Best Incentive to Get Your Kids to Finish Their Homework
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Old Tucson Studios
Best Place to Not Sweat the Small Stuff
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Mini Time Machine
Best Educational Shopping Experience
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Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket
Best Family Puppet Performer
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Puppet Muzik
Restaurants
Best Outdoor Seating
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Old Pueblo Grille
Best Late-Night Eats
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Grill
Best Breakfast
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The Good Egg
Best Brunch
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The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
Best Chinese
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Guilin Healthy Chinese Restaurant
Best Diner
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Grill
Best Greek
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Athens on Fourth Avenue
Best French
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Ghini's French Caffe
Best Indian
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Saffron Indian Bistro
Best Italian
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Vivace
Best Middle Eastern
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AliBaba
Best Modern Cuisine
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Pastiche Modern Eatery
Best Seafood
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Kingfisher Bar and Grill
Best Steakhouse
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Best Sushi
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RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Best Thai
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Char's Thai
Best Japanese
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Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Eatery
Best Mexican
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Café Poca Cosa
Best Vietnamese
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Miss Saigon
Best Mexican Fast Food/Drive-Thru
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Nico's Mexican Food
Best Salsa
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Guadalajara Grill
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
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Lovin' Spoonfuls
Best Veggie Burger
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Lovin' Spoonfuls
Best Café Hangout
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Epic Café
Best House Blend Coffee
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Raging Sage
Best Local Coffee Roaster
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Raging Sage
Best Tea Service
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Seven Cups
Best Bulk Tea Selection
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Seven Cups
Best Upscale Cuisine
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The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
Best Casual Dining
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The B Line
Best Buffet
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Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Best Mussels
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The Dish
Best Jamaican Food Truck
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D&D's Island Grill JA
Best Takeout Option for Indecisive Couples
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The Marketplace at Acacia
Best Mac 'n' Cheese
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Catalina Barbeque Co. and Sports Bar
Best Alternative to French Fries
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Fried Pickles at Monkey Burger
Best Eggs Benedict
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Armitage Wine Lounge and Café
Best New Restaurant by an Old Favorite
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Guiseppe's Ristorante Italiano
Best Korean Food
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Seoul Kitchen
Best Use of Local Ingredients
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Harvest Restaurant
Best Authentic Italian Pizza Joint
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Vero Amore
Best After-Dark Views
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McClintock's Restaurant
Best Bottomless Pasta
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Best Bollywood Lunch
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Kababeque Indian Grill
Spirits & Nightlife
Best-Tasting Local Brew
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Nimbus Brewing Company
Best Beer Selection on Tap
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1702
Best Upscale Bar Ambiance
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NoRTH
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
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IBT's
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
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The Buffet
Best Nightclub
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Club Congress
Best Sports Bar
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World Sports Grille
Best Cocktail Menu
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Hotel Congress
Best Happy Hour
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Zona 78
Best Place to Dance
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Cactus Moon
Best Martini
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Sullivan's Steak House
Best Margarita
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Café Poca Cosa
Best Wine Bar
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CataVinos
Best Signature Cocktail
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The Scorpion at Kon Tiki Restaurant and Lounge
Best Wine/Liquor Store
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Plaza Liquors and Fine Wines
Best Billiards
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Clicks Billiards
Best Consistent Beer Selection
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Zachary's Pizza
Best Alternative to a Mojito
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The Mule at Sky Bar
Best Fresh Wine List
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Wilko
Best Vegetable Margarita
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The Horni Cucumber at Sir Veza's Taco Garage
Best Green Martini
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Avocado Martini at Harvest
Best Wine Deal After 8 p.m.
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Pizzeria Vivace
Best Complimentary After-Dinner Drink
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Nalewka Babuni at Amber Restaurant and Gallery
Best Post-Apocalyptic Rat Pack Hangout
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The Shelter
Shopping
Best Used Books
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Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best New Bookstore
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Barnes and Noble
Best Independent Bookstore
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Antigone Books
Best Video Store
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Casa Video
Best Retail Music Store
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Zia Record Exchange
Best Comics/Games Shop
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Heroes and Villains
Best Fashions (Locally Owned)
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Zoe Boutique
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
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Buffalo Exchange
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectables
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Copper Country Antiques
Best Jewelry
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Tiffany and Co.
Best Home Furnishings
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Copenhagen
Best Plant Nursery
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Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Sporting Goods
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
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Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
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Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Musical Instrument Store
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Chicago Music Store
Best Pet Supplies Store
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PetSmart
Best Video Games Store
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GameStop
Best Place to Get Culturally Enriched While Shopping for Fish
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17th Street Market
Best Place From Which to Export the Desert
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Native Seeds/SEARCH
Best Used/Vintage Purse Rack
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Persnickety's New and Resale Emporium
Best Place to Purchase Physical Well-Being
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New Life Health Centers
Best Thrift Store With High Selection-to-Cost Ratio
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Savers
Best Local Corporate Conglomerate
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Little Village
Best Selection of Secondhand Girly Stuff
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Deseret Industries
Best Men's Wardrobe Consultant
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Derrick Blackburn at Men's Wearhouse
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