Vol. 17, No. 79
Olympic Flame
Coverage Of The Sydney Games Is Rating High On The Suck-o-Meter.
By Tom Danehy
Super Dupers
The Backers Of The Wildlife Supermajority Referendum Are Too Powerful To Care About Campaign Finance Laws.
By Tim Vanderpool
Prop Slop
The Growth Lobby Pitches More Than $2.1 Million Into The Fight Against The Citizens Growth Management Initiative.
By Jim Nintzel
The Skinny
K. Rat
By Andy Mosier
Mailbag
Random Shots
By Rand Carlson
Red Meat
By Max Cannon
Staggering Heights
By Joe Forkan
City Week
Cheap Thrills
Slice Of Life
The Slashfest 'Urban Legends: Final Cut' Shows How Much We Hate Teens.
By James DiGiovanna
How Browne Is My Valley
The Verde Valley Music Festival Owes Its Action To Jackson.
By Jim Lipson
Soundbites
By Stephen Seigel
Rhythm & Views
Tara Novick
By Fred Mills
Urban Might
Willie Bonner's Boisterous Paintings Capture Black Post-Modern America.
By Margaret Regan
Gay Abandon
Swine Take Flight At Invisible Theatre.
By James Reel
Visitation Rites
For Ron Butler, Mexico Isn't A Destination; It's A Way Of Life.
By Mary Rodarte
Best of Tucson™ 2000
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Place To Whittle Away A Sunday Morning
Laverna's Coffee Shop
Best Chinese
Rose Garden
Best Diner
The Grill
Best Greek
Athens on Fourth Avenue
Best Indian
Sher-E Punjab
Best Italian
Gavi's
Best Middle Eastern
Sinbad's
Best Middle Eastern In A Hurry
Ali Baba
Best Nouvelle Cuisine
Janos
Best Restaurant That Looks Like a Butcher Shop
Mary's Lucky Dollar
Best Seafood
Kingfisher
Best Steakhouse
McMahon's
Best Sushi
Sakura
Best Sushi Bargain
Sushi Cho
Best Thai
Char's
Best Upscale Dining
Barrio Grill
Best Casual Dining
Buddy's Grill
Best Outdoor Seating
Best Lunch Over $7
Café Poca Cosa
Best Lunch Under $7
La Salsa
Best Fish Sandwich
Lucky Wishbone
Best Vegetarian Experience
Oasis
Best Late-Night Eats
Best Vegetarian Take-Out
Best Vegan Selection
Casbah Tea House
Best Mexican (No Lard)
Best Fast Food/Drive-Thru
Los Betos
Best Tucson Restaurant
Best South Tucson Restaurant
Mi Nidito
Best Fish Taco
La Herradura
Best Combo Plates
Vega's
Best Salsa
Best Hot Sauce
Taqueria Pico de Gallo
Best Horchata
Best Cold Mexican Take Out
Tania's
Best Local Grocer
Rincon Market
Best Supermarket
Albertson's
Best Specialty Shop
Trader Joe's
Best Delicatessen
Best Milkshake
Austin's #1 Ice Cream
Best Desserts Under $5
The Cup Café
Best Desserts Over $5
Le Bistro
Best Snow Cones
Frosty Sno
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Beyond Bread
Best Burger
Fuddrucker's
Best BBQ
Jack's Original Barbeque
Best Sandwich
Baggins
Best Urban Picnic
Picnic
Best Take-Out
Best Pizza
Magpies
Best Slice For A Giant
Mama's Pizza
Best Tortillas
St. Mary's Mexican Food and Tortilla Factory
Best Chips
On The Border
Best Fried Chicken
Popeye's
Best Almost-Healthy Obsession
The Salad and Bread at The Olive Garden
Best French Fries
Various winners
Best Fries To Eat In The Car
McDonald's
Best Fries To Eat With A Fork
Chili Cheese Fries at Wienerschnitzel
Best Fries With Ranch Dressing
Eegee's
Best Specialty Fries
Coffee, Etc.
Best Guilty Pleasure Fries
Pat's Chili Dogs
Best Really Weird Hours Of Operation For A Fast-Food Place
Long John Silver's at Ina and I-10
Best Barristas
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
Best House-Blend Coffee
Best Coffee Creation
Frappuccino
Best Corporate Coffee Family
Starbucks
Best Café Hangout
Epic Café
Café Paraiso
Best Food
Cup Café
Best Local Roaster
Best Tea Service
The Casbah Tea House
Best Parent Company
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Coffee Etc.
Best Fine Art Gallery
Etherton Gallery
Best Gallery To Wow Your Pals
Philabaum Contemporary Art Glass
Best Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Mural
Broadway/Aviation Underpass
Best Sculpture
Father Eusebio Francisco Kino
Best New Public Art
Mi Tierra
Best Public Erotica
KY Market
Best Folk Art Medium
Puestos at Local Fiestas
Best Local Luthier
Girlbrand Guitars
Best Place To While Away The Hours While Improving Your Brain
The Poetry Center at the University Of Arizona
Best Book By A Local Author
The Poisonwood Bible
Best Visual Artist
Steve Farley
Best Performing Artist
Flam Chen
Best Blacksmith
Flores and Sons
Best Mariachi Marathon
International Mariachi Conference
Best Dance Production
Fourth Wall by NEW ARTiculations
Best Theatrical Production
Side Man
Best Classical Music Performance
Of Mice and Men
Best Indoor Venue
Temple of Music and Art
Best Outdoor Venue
Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center
Best Place To Stuff Your Hand
Puppetmania
Best Movie Theater
Century El Con 20
Best Movie Theater Deal
Bring Your Own Bucket @ GKC
Best Tourist Attraction
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Best Place To Get In A Car Crash
Intersection of Grant Road and Campbell Avenue
Best New Road
Aviation Parkway between Broadway and Kino
Best Annual Festival
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Flavor-Filled Evening
Hot Rod-O-Rama
Best Makeout Spot
The Top Of The Tiki Head At Magic Carpet Golf
Best Spectacle for Charity
Angel Ball
Best Charity Auction
Boys & Girls Club Fund-Raising Auction
Best Non-Profit Organization
Your Sister's Closet
Best Garden Party
Janet Miller's Annual Open Garden
Best Post Office
Downtown Station
Best Gas Station
Chevron @ Ruthrauff and La Cholla
Best Bus Stop
Fourth Avenue & Eighth Street
Best News Out Of Pima College
Football
Best City Pool
Archer Pool
Best Place To Show Off
Celestial Skate Park
Best Park
Reid Park
Best Park for Dogs
Humane Society Dog Park
Best Small Park
Ironhorse
Best Urban Sunset View
The Rooftop at Jerry's Lee Ho Market
Best Urban Ambiance
Fourth Avenue
Best Place to Slalom
South Tucson's Redux Of Fourth Avenue
Best Catholic Mass
Mariachi Mass
Best Series For New Homeowners
Home Saver Workshops
Best Historic Architecture
San Xavier Mission
Best Piece Of Tucson History
San Xavier
Best Bowling Alley
Golden Pin Lanes
Best Local News Item/Issue
Mayoral Campaign
Best Architectural Mission Impossibly Revived
The Cheyney House
Best Contemporary Architecture
Evo A. DeConcini United States Courthouse
Best Cognitive Dissonance
A Mountain Corrals
Best Place To Spot Local Celebs
Safeway
Best Environmental News Item/Issue
Ironwood Forest National Monument
Best Business News Item/Issue and Best Community Battle Waged
Big Box
Best Public Servant--Tie
Dr. Brendan Phibbs and Dr. Leonard Ditmanson
Best Local Activist Group
Center for Biological Diversity
Best New Fitness Facility
FIT At The River
Best Place To Get Really Huge
World Gym
Best Local Athlete
Sean Elliott
Best All-Around Athlete
Darlene Danehy
Best Sports Team
UA Men's Basketball
Best Coach
Dick McConnell
Best UA Administrator
Tom Duddleston
Best Place To Meet Women
Center for Creative Photography
Best Place To Recover Your Sanity In One Short Hour
The Providence Institute
Best Day Spa
Gadabout Day Spa
Best Hair Designer
Robert Markley
Best Resort
Ventana Canyon
Best Resort For Four-Footed Friends
PetsHotel Plus
Best Critical Care For Critters
Southwest Veterinary Specialists
Best Billboard
God Series
Best Media Web Site
StarNet
Best Print Ad
Auto Trader Magazine
Best TV Ad Campaign
Anti-Smoking Ads
Best Local TV Newscast
KVOA-TV Channel 4
Best Morning Drive-Time Radio Show
Mike Rapp
Best Radio Station For News
KNST-AM 790
Best Local Political Forum--TIE
John C. Scott & Emil Franzi
Best Country Music Station
KIIM-FM 99.5
Best Pop Music Station
KRQQ-FM 93.7
Best Rock Music Station
KFMA-FM 92.1
Best Radio Personality
Kidd Squidd
Best Place to Cool Your Heels
Mount Lemmon
Best Urban Landscaping
University of Arizona
Best Climbing Tree
The Mesquite At Estevan Park
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Neighborhood Garden
Dunbar Spring Neighborhood Garden
Best City Walk
Rillito Linear Park
Best Bike Riding
Best Recreation Area In Southern Arizona
Best Place To Spot A Golden Eagle
Pima Canyon
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon
Best Backpacking Trail
Arivaipa Canyon
Best Campground
Rose Canyon
Best Place To Lay Your Bag Under The Stars
Best Place For Budding Hollys
The Children's Guitar Program
Best Toy Store
Toys R Us
Best Place to Forget Your Age
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's Toys
Best Kids Clothing
Gap Kids
Best Catered-To-Kids Restaurant
Chuck E. Cheese
Best Playground
Himmel Park
Best Birthday Party Place
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Funtasticks
Best After-School Hangout For Kids
Steve Daru Boys & Girls Club
Best Local Brew
Nimbus Brewing Co.
Best Beer On Tap
Nimbus Brewing Co
Best Sports Bar
Famous Sam's
Best Gay Bar
IBT's
Best Lesbian Bar
Ain't Nobody's Bizness
Best Gimmick At A Bar
Erotica Night at Heart Five
Best Upscale Bar
Barrio
Best Place To Get Propositioned While You Wait
Heart Five
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
The Buffet
Best Nightclub
Best Cocktail Menu
Kon Tiki
Best Billiards
Click's Billiards
Best Bar for Smokers
The Shelter
Best Bar for Non-Smokers
Yeah, right!
Best Music Store
Rainbow Guitars
Best Musical Junk
The Folk Shop
Best Used Books
Bookman's
Best Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
Best Retail Music Store
Hear's Music
Best Men's Fashions
Zoe
Best Women's Fashions
Best Panties
Ross Stores
Best Resale Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Antiques And Kitsch
American Antique Mall
Best Service
The People At Gadabout
Best Gift Store
Ten Thousand Villages
Best Vintage Clothing
How Sweet It Was
Best Shoe Shine
Raul Rodriguez
Best Shoe Repair
Pete's Shoe Repair
Best Way To Add A Little Glamour To Tucson
Wear Lillie Strout's Jewelry!
Best Artisan Jewelry--Tie
Bahti Indian Arts
Best Home Furnishings
American Home Furnishings
Best Place For A Cigar
Anthony's Cigar Emporium
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Obsolete Auto Parts
Cost Less Auto Parts
Best Sporting Goods
Play It Again Sports
Best Place To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
STA Travel
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Hard-To-Find-Tool Store
Kent's Tool's
Best Pro-Bike Shop--Tie
Full Cycle and Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Mountain Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Repair Shop
Best Used Bikes
BICAS
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