Vol. 23, No. 31
Danehy
Tom gets his game on, college football-style
By Tom Danehy
Truth and Consequences
Are Proposition 301's backers selling a bill of goods?
By Tim Vanderpool
Land in Limbo
A Rita Ranch landowner finds his property tangled hopelessly in red tape
By Dave Devine
Marriage Misinformation
Domestic partners--gay and straight--will lose out if Proposition 107 passes
By Saxon Burns
Guest Commentary
Considering the brainlessness of the teenage male, how does humanity survive?
By Catherine O'Sullivan
Happy BOT!
By Jimmy Boegle
The Skinny
By Saxon Burns and Jim Nintzel
Media Watch
KOLD's Smart-Ass Anchor Awaits His New Partner
By John Schuster
Police Dispatch
K. Rat
Mailbag
Random Shots
Red Meat
T Q&A
The Range
By Jim Nintzel
Tuttle
When it comes to age milestones, which represents the best of our lives?
By Connie Tuttle
City Week
By Anna Mirocha
Pick of the Week
Snakes Galore
By Irene Messina
Innocence and Lust
Michel Gondry makes an almost-perfect movie about dreams
By James DiGiovanna
A Load of Humor
'Jackass Number Two' is the No. 1 box-office movie in America--God help us
By Bob Grimm
Now Showing at Home
Indie Watch
By Carl Hanni
Top Ten in Movies
The Argentine Swede
José González uses his light, airy tenor to bring focus to messy emotional issues
By Gene Armstrong
Conversation With Nina
Sometimes you don't have to talk about the music
By Annie Holub
Soundbites
By Stephen Seigel
Nine Questions
Live
Rhythm & Views
Magnolia Electric Co.
Califone
By Linda Ray
Gym Class Heroes
Top Ten in Music
The Nature of Forgiveness
The performances make Beowulf Alley's production of 'Frozen' something special
By James Reel
Building Bonanza
Architecture Week returns to bring the good-design word to the masses
By Margaret Regan
Beautiful Minds
Pamela Portwood transforms mental anguish into artful poems
By Jarret Keene
Top Ten in Books
Seal of Approval
Trident Grill goes above and beyond the usual bar fare
Noshing Around
By Karyn Zoldan
Best of Tucson™ 2006
Behind the Voting: Best Place in Town to Spend a Day Outdoors
The Vote: "My back yard"
Behind the Voting: Best Smoothie
The Vote: "My girlfriend's"
By Beth Prosnitz
Behind the Voting: Best Greek
The Vote: "My own but after that, Ali Baba--although they are really Lebanese" / Pam Ronstadt
Best Caterer
Feast
Best Specialty Shop
Roma Imports
Best Delicatessen
Feig's Kosher Market and Deli
Best Desserts
Something Sweet Dessert Lounge
Best Custom Cakes
Maribelle Cakery
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Beyond Bread
Best Burger
Fuddruckers
Best Barbecue
Famous Dave's
Best Sandwich
Best Pizza
Magpies Gourmet Pizza
Best Tortillas
St. Mary's Mexican Food
Best Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery
Best Bagels
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Best Burrito
Nico's Mexican Food
Best Smoothie
Xoom Juice
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
El Guero Canelo
Best Vietnamese Sandwich
Asian Sandwich Deli
Best Milkshake
Austin's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Best Tapas
Casa Vicente
Best Chicken Soup
Sachiko Sushi
Best Coffee at a Coffee House With Wireless
Ike's Coffee and Tea
Best Paletas
Paletería Diana
Best Secret-Menu Sandwich
The BST at Caffe Nation
Best Dining Deal
Tucson Originals gift certificates
Best Fine Art Gallery
Etherton Gallery
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Mural
Broadway Underpass Wall (by Steve Farley)
Best Public Art
Rattlesnake Bridge (by Simon Donovan)
Best Local Visual Artist (TIE)
Chris Rush / Andrew Polk
Best Local Performing Artist
Flam Chen
Best Dance Production (Since 7/05)
Nutcracker / Stomp
Best Theatrical Production (Since 7/05)
Hank Williams: Lost Highway
Best Classical Music Performance (Since 7/05)
Tucson Symphony Orchestra (various performances)
Best Indoor Venue
Rialto Theatre
Best Outdoor Venue
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater
Best Movie Theater
Loft Cinema
Best Sculpture Shows (TIE)
Deborah Butterfield at Tucson Museum of Art / Michael Cajero at Raices Taller 222
Best Dance Theater Reunion
Flying and Films at the Fox
Best Painting Exhibition
Bailey Doogan
Best Artist By Which to Be Pleasantly Creeped Out
Gwyneth Scally
Best Functional Art Installation
Club Congress Stage by Daniel Martin Diaz
Best Graffiti
The Ol' Dirty Bastard Stencil
Best Act of Theatrical Piracy
The Dead
Best Performance by a Thespian
Roberto Guajardo in Under the Lintel
Best New Classical Music Group
Sonora String Quartet
Best Tourist Attraction
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Annual Festival
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Spectacle for Charity
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Best Park
Reid Park
Best Contemporary Architecture
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Wingspan
Best Day Spa
Gadabout SalonSpas
Best Public Servant
Rep. Raúl Grijalva
Best Local TV Newscast
KOLD Channel 13
Best Radio Station for News
KUAZ AM 1550/FM 89.1
Best Country Music Station
KIIM FM 99.5
Best Pop Music Station
KRQQ FM 93.7 (KRQ)
Best Rock Music Station
KFMA FM 92.1
Best Radio Personality
Frank, The World Famous Frank Show
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
Amy Goodman,
Best Local Web Site
tucsonweekly.com
Best Gym
Gold's Gym
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike Bowl
Best Hair Salon
Best Yoga Studio
Tucson Yoga
Best Florist
Roses and More
Best Dry Cleaner
Sparkle Cleaners
Best Sex Toy Shop
Fascinations
Best Gentlemen's Club
Curves Cabaret
Best Goth/Leather Shop
Hydra Leather and More
Best Urban Walk
The Presidio Trail
Best Farmers' Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market
Best Place to Get Free Stuff
Red Cross Blood Donation Centers
Best Dog Park
Best Car Wash
When It Rains
Best Local Film Event
The Loft's First Friday Shorts
Best, Prettiest Freeway Interchange
Interstate 19/Interstate 10
Best Place to Get Lost in the Stacks
PDQ
Best Vet
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson
Best Summer Musical Treasure
St Andrew's Bach Society
Best Free Escape
Armchair Travel Series
Best International Update
The World
Best Urban Landscaping
University of Arizona
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike Riding
Rillito River Park Trail
Best Recreation Area in Southern Arizona
Sabino Canyon
Best Hike
Best Backpacking Trail
Best Campground
Mount Lemmon
Best Place in Town to Spend the Day Outdoors
Best Place to Fish
Rose Canyon Lake
Best Place to Seek Solace Close to Home
Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park / Roy P. Drachman--Agua Caliente Regional Park
Best Urban Wildlife Walk
Colonia Solana neighborhood at Arroyo Chico wash
Best Place to Meet Spring Wildflowers
Picture Rocks Road
Best Open-Air Retro Romp for You, Your Friends and Your Parrot
Magic Carpet Golf
Best Outdoor Place for a Quickie
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Best Toy Store
Yikes! Toys
Best Clothing Store
Buffalo Kids
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
Chuck E. Cheese's
Best Playground
Best Birthday Party Place
Peter Piper Pizza
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Reid Park Zoo
Best Summer Pool
Quincie Douglas Pool
Best Halloween and All Souls Procession Costumes
SAS Fabrics by the Pound
Best Summer Excursion
Excel Ice Cream
Best Local Web Site for Kids
Tucson-Pima Public Library Kids' Web Home
Best Sports Viewing Opportunity for Kids
The Bruegger's Knothole Family Zone at UA Football Games
Best Summer Opportunity for Westside Kids
The Youth Program at the El Rio Neighborhood Center
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Best Diner
Grill
Best Greek
Athens on Fourth Avenue
Best Indian
Gandhi Cuisine of India
Best Italian
Gavi Italian Restaurant
Best Middle Eastern
Sinbad's
Best Nouvelle Cuisine
Pastiche Modern Eatery
Best Seafood
Kingfisher Bar and Grill
Best Steakhouse
El Corral
Best Sushi
Sushi-Ten
Best Thai
Char's Thai Restaurant
Best Upscale Dining
The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
Best Casual Dining
TIE: The B-Line / Feast
Best Outdoor Seating
Best Late-Night Eats
Best Buffet
Sweet Tomatoes
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Food
Best Pan-Asian
Firecracker
Best Mexican
Café Poca Cosa
Best Mexican Fast Food/Drive-Thru
Best Salsa
Guadalajara Grill
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegetarian Restaurant
Best Veggie Burger
Best Baristas
Starbucks
Best House-Blend Coffee
Raging Sage
Best Café Hangout
Epic Café
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Best Tea Service
Seven Cups
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Best Brunch Item
Build-Your-Own Eggs Benedict
Best Fish Tacos
Barrio
Best Meatballs
Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant
Best Tortilla Soup
Agave Restaurant
Best Fast Casual
Zivaz Mexican Bistro
Best Passion of the Crust
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Best Hidden Treasure
Tohono Chul Park Tea Room
Best Place to Tag
Bob Dobbs Bar and Grill
Best Place to Wear a Beret
Ghini's French Caffé
Best Hole in the Wall
El Sur
Best Little Neighborhood Buried Treasure
Ted's Country Store
Best Cheese Plate
The Monkey Box
Best-Tasting Local Brew
Nimbus Brewing Company
Best Sports Bar
Famous Sam's
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
IBT's
Best Upscale Bar Ambiance
NoRTH
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
The Buffet
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Cocktail Menu
Kon Tiki Restaurant and Lounge
Best Happy Hour
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Best Place to Dance
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Old Chicago
Best Martini (TIE)
The Shelter / Sullivan's Steak House
Best Margarita
El Charro Café
Best Wine Bar
58 Degrees and Holding Co.
Best Signature Cocktail
Scorpion
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Plaza Liquors and Fine Wines
Best Cosmo
Laferlita Pizza Cafe
Best Bottled Beer Selection
The Shanty
Best Two-Buck-Chucking
Beverage House Eastside
Best Manhattan
Montana Avenue
Best Place to Meet Errol Flynn for a Drink (Were He Still Alive)
The Tap Room at Hotel Congress
Best Wine List for a Not-So-Fancy Place
Zona 78
Best Men's Restroom in a Fourth Avenue Bar
Plush
Best New Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Best Used Books
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Independent Bookstore
Antigone Books
Best Retail Music Store
Zia Record Exchange
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Men's Fashions (locally owned)
Franklin's
Best Women's Fashions (locally owned)
Zoe
Best Resale Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectibles
Annabell's Attic
Best Art/Artisan Jewelry
Bohemia
Best Commercial Jewelry
Marshall's Jewelers
Best Home Furnishings
Copenhagen
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Pet Supplies Store
PetSmart
Best Dresses
Rochelle K
Best Eyeglass Frames
Optical Image
Best Hot Guys in Retail
Rumrunner Wine and Cheese Company
Best Auto Mechanic
Nippon Motor Service
Best Place to Solve a Crime
Clues Unlimited
Best Warehouse Sale
Berryware
Best Store to Buy Vinyl
Twist and Shout
Best Place to Find a Zither
The Folk Shop
Best Place to Buy a Book on Global Warming
University Book Store
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