Stinkhole

What you learn after it hits the fan.

Time for Rincon City?

Dividing Tucson into two burgs might solve some of our problems.

Sad State

Arizona's tax system is full of inequities, but reform looks unlikely.

B.O.T.

A note from the editor.

The Skinny

A doctor to Napolitano's rescue... Stinking up Barrio Hollywood... Supervisors pay taxes, too... And more!

K. Rat

Mailbag

Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.

Cheap Thrills

Fun things to do that won't cost a fortune.

Soundbites

Benefit for Justin Treschner... Atmosphere... Alice Cooper... Disco Biscuits... Fruit... And more!

Best Fine Art Gallery

Etherton Gallery

Best Museum

Tucson Museum of Art

Best Public Art

Windows to the Past, Gateway to the Future

Best Arts Patron

Don Luria

Best Local Performing Artist

Flam Chen

Best Dance Production

Ballet Tucson's "Nutcracker"

Best Theatrical Production

"Phantom of the Opera"

Best Classical Music Performance

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Best Indoor Venue

The Rialto Theater

Best Outdoor Venue

DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center

Best Movie Theater

Century El Con

Best Billboard

Listen to John & Frank, sez God

Best Book by a Local Author

"Small Wonder" by Barbara Kingsolver

Best Local Grocery

Rincon Market

Best Breakfast

Blue Willow

Best Supermarket

Trader Joe's

Best Brunch

The Good Egg

Best Caterer

Blue House Catering

Best Specialty Shop

Rum Runner Wine & Cheese Co.

Best Lunch Over $7

Café Poca Cosa

Best Newcomer

Viro's

Best Casual Dining

Buddy's Grill

Best Delicatessen

Feig's Kosher Foods

Best Upscale Dining

Janos

Best Desserts Under $5

Santa Barbara Ice Creamery

Best Outdoor Seating

Blue Willow

Best Desserts Over $5

Santa Barbara Ice Creamery

Best Custom Cakes

Nadine's

Best Chinese

Mandarin Grill

Best Diner

Grill

Best Fresh-Baked Bread

Beyond Bread

Best Burger

Fuddruckers Inc.

Best Greek

Athens on Fourth Avenue

Best Barbecue

Rod's KC Barbeque

Best Indian

Gandhi

Best Barbecue Sign

Jack's

Best Italian

Caruso's

Best Friday Night Fish Fry

Hideout Saloon

Best Late-Night Eats

Grill

Best Middle Eastern

Ali Baba

Best Place to Feed a Mixed Group

Delectable's

Best Seafood

Kingfisher Bar & Grill

Best Steakhouse

El Corral

Best Sandwich

Beyond Bread

Best Take-Out

Brooklyn Pizza

Best Thai

Karuna's Thai Plate

Best Pizza

Magpies

Best Mexican Restaurant in Tucson

Café Poca Cosa

Best Cannoli

Jersey Joe's

Best Mexican Fast Food/Drive-Thru

Nico's Mexican Food

Best Seafood Market

17th Street Farmers' Market

Best Ice Cream

Austin's

Best Combo Plates

Rosa's

Best House-Made Ice Cream

Feast

Best Salsa

La Salsa

Best Tortillas

Tania's

Best Vegetarian Dining

Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet

Best Fried Chicken

Lucky Wishbone

Best Veggie Burger

Oasis Vegetarian Eatery & Food Co.

Best Vegetarian Take-Out

Oasis Vegetarian Eatery & Food Co.

Best Vegan Selections

Casbah Tea House

Best Baristas

Starbucks

Best House-Blend Coffee

Raging Sage Coffee Roasters

Best Local Roaster

Raging Sage Coffee Roasters

Best Tea Service

Casbah Tea House

Best Bulk Tea Selection

Food Conspiracy Co-op

Best Local TV Newscast

KGUN

Best Tourist Attraction

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Best Radio Station for News

KUAZ

Best Country Station

KIIM

Best Spectacle for Charity

Komen Race for the Cure

Best Pop Music Station

KMXZ (Mix FM)

Best Park

Reid Park

Best Rock Music Station

KXCI

Best Urban Ambience

Fourth Avenue

Best Confluence of Musical Genres

Hazy Dayz Lounge and Cafe

Best Contemporary Architecture

Evo A. DeConcini Federal Courthouse

Best Print News

Tucson Weekly

Best Non-Daily Publication

Tucson Weekly

Best Vanished Landmark

UA Student Union

Best Local News Item

Transportation sales tax failure

Best Local Web Site

DoTucson.com

Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group

League of Women Voters

Best Auto Work

Joe's Auto and Truck Electric

Best Shoe Shine/Shoe Repair

Raul Rodriguez

Best Day Spa

Gadabout

Best Health Club

Tucson Racquet Club

Best Workout

Downtown-Lohse Family YMCA

Best Cheap Date

Cinema La Placita Outdoor Movie

Best Joke That's Not Really That Funny

Broadway Boulevard Bike Path

Best Place to Feel the Railroad Rumble

Lucky Street Studios

Best Photocopy Joint

The Copier Brothers

Best Place to Rent by the Hour

No-Tel Motel

Best Sports Team

UA Men's Basketball

Best Local Athlete

Jennie Finch

Best Local High-School Athlete

Desiree Williams

Best Bowling

Golden Pin Lanes

Best Public Servant

Mayor Bob Walkup

Best Attempt at a Snow Job

Let's Go Tucson

Best Mischief-Maker

John Kromko

Best Response to Terrorism

The Human Flag

Best-Run Youth Sports

AYSO

Best Toy Store

Yikes

Best Kids' Clothing Store

Buffalo Kids

Best Catered-To Kids Restaurant

McDonald's

Best Playground

Reid Park

Best Birthday Party Place

Peter Piper Pizza

Best Fun for the Whole Family

Golf 'n' Stuff

Best Place to Cool Your Heels

Mount Lemmon

Best Urban Landscaping

Tohono Chul Park

Best Public Garden

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Best Bike Riding

Rillito Linear Park

Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona

Mount Lemmon

Best Hike

Sabino Canyon

Best Golf Hole

Randolph Golf Course, 15th hole

Best Backpacking Trail

Arizona Trail

Best Campground with Amenities

Mount Lemmon

Best Wilderness Campground

Madera Canyon

Best Bookstore

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Best Used Books

Bookman's Used Books, Music & Software

Best Retail Music Store

Zia

Best Comic Book Store

Fantasy Comics

Best Men's Fashions

Franklin's Men's Store

Best Women's Fashions

Zoë

Best Resale Clothing

Buffalo Exchange

Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectibles

Annabell's Attic

Best Art/Artisan Jewelry

Piney Hollow

Best Home Furnishings

American Home Furnishings

Best All-Purpose Gift Shop

UNICEF Store

Best Plant Nursery

Catalina Heights Nursery / Mesquite Valley Growers

Best Sporting Goods

Sports Authority

Best Outdoor Recreation Store

Summit Hut

Best Porn Shop

Empress Adult Video and Bookstore

Best Rock Star Wannabe Store

Hydra

Best Cigars

Anthony's Cigar Emporium

Best Bike Shop

Ordinary Bike and Repair Shop

Best Local Brew

Nimbus Brewing Company

Best Beer on Tap

Nimbus Brewing Company

Best Sports Bar

The Depot (a.k.a. The Fort Lowell Depot)

Best Gay/Lesbian Bar

IBT's

Best Upscale Bar Ambience

J Bar / Plush

Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance

Buffet Bar

Best Nightclub

Club Congress

Best Cocktail Menu

Kingfisher / Kon Tiki

Best Tucson Cocktail

The Dillinger Sidecar, at Hotel Congress