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Best Bed & Breakfast

The Governor's Inn B&B

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Best Downtown Building

Texas State Capitol

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Best Historic Structure

Texas State Capitol

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Best Hotel/Motel

The Driskill Hotel

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Best Landscaping

Zilker Botanical Garden

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Best Local Restoration

Texas State Capitol

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Best Mural/Graffiti

TIE: Varsity Theatre Mural by Carlos Lowry at Tower Records; Le Bonheur de Vivre by Doug Jaques at The Gap

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Best Public Artwork

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

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Best Public Restroom

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Best Romantic Spot

Mount Bonnell at Covert Park

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Best Signage

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Best Annual Party

Eeyore's Birthday Party

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Best Art Gallery

Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria

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Best Artist

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Best Book By A Local Author

TIE: Sniper in the Tower by G. Lavergne; Roadkill by Kinky Friedman

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Best Choreographer

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Best Comic

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Best Dance Company

Ballet Austin Studio

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Best Dance Space

Alisa's Dance Academy

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Best Place To Hear Poetry

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Best Poet

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Best Stage Director

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Best Theatre Actor/Actress

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Best Theatre Company

Topfer Theatre at Zach

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Best Theatre Space

Paramount Theatre

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Best Bar Snacks

The Dog & Duck Pub

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Best Bartenders

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Best Beer Selection (Retail)

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Best Brew Pub

Waterloo Brewing Co.

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Best Cocktails / Martinis

Cedar Street Courtyard

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Best Country/Western Club

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Best Cover Band Club

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Best Dance Music Club

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Best Downtown Club (East of Congress)

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Best Downtown Club (West of Congress)

TIE: Antone's; Speakeasy

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Best Drink Specials

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Best Gay/Lesbian Club

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Best Happy Hour

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Best Happy Hour Entertainment

Continental Club with Toni Price

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Best Jukebox

Casino el Camino

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Best Movie Theatre Concession Stand

Alamo Drafthouse

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Best Movie Theatre Facilities

Barton Creek Cinema (Cinemark)

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Best Movie Theatre Programming

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Best Non-downtown Club

Continental Club

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Best Place To Be Seen

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Best Place To Eavesdrop

Kerbey Lane Cafe

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Best Place To Take A First Date

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Best Pool Hall

Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall

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Best Teen Scene/Hangout

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Best Tejano/Conjunto Club

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Best Video Store

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Best Wine Selection (retail)

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Best All You Can Eat

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Best Bakery

TIE: Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe; Upper Crust Bakery

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Best Barbecue

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Best Breakfast

Kerbey Lane Cafe

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Best Caterer

TIE: Prarie Rock Catering; Word of Mouth

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Best Coffee House

TIE: Flipnotics; Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

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Best Custom Cakes

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Best Diner

Star Seeds Cafe

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Best Grocery Store

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Best Lunch Under $5

Thundercloud Subs

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Best Open-air Market

Barton Creek Farmers Market

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Best Street Vendor

Jim-Jim's Water-Ice

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Best Waitstaff, Fastest

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Best Waitstaff, Nicest

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Best Camps/Classes

TIE: Dougherty Arts Center; KidsActing

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Best Children's Bookstore

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Best Children's Clothing

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Best Children's Entertainer

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Best Children's Resale Clothing

Between Friends

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Best Children's Shoe Store

Payless Shoesource

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Best Children's Video Selection

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Best Healthy Restaurant

Mother's Cafe & Garden

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Best Kids' Party Supplies

Party Pig Superstore

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Best Playground/Park

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Best Playscape (indoor)

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Best Toy Store For Kids

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Best Billboard

TIE: Shiner; Miller Lite

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Best Computer Book Selection

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Best Computer Repair

Wallingford Electronics

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Best Computer Store

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Best Evening Radio

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Best Internet Provider

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Best Late Night Deejay

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Best Local Columnist

John Kelso/Austin American-Statesman

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Best Local Features Writer

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Best Local Journalist (News)

Judy Maggio (KVUE 24)

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Best Local Visionary

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Best Local Web Site

TIE: Austin360.com; The Austin Chronicle

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Best Locally Produced Radio Show

Local Live, KVRX 91.7 FM

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Best Locally Produced TV Show

Austin City Limits/KLRU

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Best Morning Deejay (or Team)

Dudley & Bob with Debra Cole/KLBJ 93.7 FM

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Best Online Guide To Austin

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Best Photojournalist

TIE: Alan Pogue; Stefano Fabritzio

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Best PM Drive/Rush Hour Radio Program

All Things Considered/ KUT 90.5 FM

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Best Public Access TV Show

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Best Radio Station

TIE: KGSR 107.1FM; KUT 90.5FM

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Best Radio Station To Listen To At Work

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Best Radio Talk Show Host

John Aielli/ KUT 90.5 FM

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Best Sportscaster

Dave Cody, KTBC 7

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Best Sportswriter

TIE: Kirk Bohls; Andy "Coach" Cotton

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Best TV Anchor Person

Judy Maggio (KVUE 24)

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Best Tv Newscast

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Best TV Reporter

Jim Swift/KXAN 36

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Best Weather Person

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Best Austin Athlete

Lance Armstrong

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Best Austin Team

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Best Basketball Court/Game

West Enfield Neighborhood Park

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Best Bicycle Repair

Ozone Bike Dept.

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Best Bicycle Shop

Ozone Bike Dept.

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Best Bike Ride

Barton Creek Greenbelt

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Best Camping & Outdoor Gear

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Best Community Garden

Sunshine Gardens

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Best Day Hike

Barton Creek Greenbelt

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Best Day Trip

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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Best Dog Walk

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Best Golf Course

Lions Municipal Golf Course

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Best Neighborhood Park

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Best Overall Nursery

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Best Participatory Sport

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Best Place To Skate

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Best Public Sports Facility

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Best Rock Climbing

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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Best Scenic Drive (in-town)

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Best Spectator Sport

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Best Sporting Goods Store

TIE: Academy; Rooster Andrews

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Best Swimming Hole

Barton Springs Pool

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Best City Department

Austin Fire Department

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Best Community Program

Austin Recycles

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Best Councilmember

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Best Effort To Control Pollution/Improve The Environment

Save Our Springs Alliance

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Best Lobbyist/Consultant

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Best Local Eccentric

TIE: Max Nofziger; Leslie Cochran

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Best Local Scandal

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Best News Story

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Best Nonprofit Group

TIE: AIDS Services of Austin; SafePlace Thrift; Goodwill

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Best Nonprofit Volunteer

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Best Public Servant

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Best Rumor

Everyone's Gay, Especially Local Sportscasters

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Best State Office

TIE: Governor's Office; Texas Music Office; Texas Film Commission

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Best Texas Legislator

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Best Alterations

Express Alterations by Ace Custom Tailors

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Best Appliance/Tv Repair

Mr. Wizard's Electronics Service

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Best Auto Body/Paint Shop

TIE: Fix-a-Wreck; Southwest Body & Paint

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Best Auto Mechanic

Flamingo Automotive

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Best Barber Shop

Wooten Barber Shop

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Best Car Wash

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Best Dry Cleaner

Rick's Cleaners

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Best Fitness Club

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Best Florist

Cowgirls & Flowers

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Best Hair Salon

Avant Garde Studio Salon Spa

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Best Home Repair

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Best Kennel/Vet

Brykerwoods Veterinary Clinic

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Best Laundromat

TIE: Clean & Lean; Ecomat

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Best Pharmacy/Drugstore

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Best Photo Lab

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Best Printer/Copy Shop

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Best Public Health Clinic

TIE: People's Community Clinic; Planned Parenthood

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Best Recording Studio

Music Lane Plaza

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Best Shoe Repair

Austin Shoe Hospital

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Best Antiques

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Best Art Supplies

University Co-Op

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Best Bookstore

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Best Comic Book Store

Austin Books & Comics

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Best Drugstore

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Best Furnishings/Decor

Your Living Room

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Best Gift Shop - High End

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Best Gifts - Novelty

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Best Hardware Store

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Best Jewelry (costume)

Lucy in Disguise

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Best Jewelry (fine)

James Avery Craftsman

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Best Lingerie Shop

Victoria's Secret

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Best Liquor Store

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Best Music Business

Strait Music Co.

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Best Naughty But Nice

Forbidden Fruit

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Best Pawn Shop

Doc Holliday's Pawn Shop/Cash America

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Best Periodicals Rack

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Best Pet Store (local)

Bark n Purr Pet Center

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Best Record Store (Local)

Waterloo Records

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Best Specialty Bookstore

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Best Thrift Store

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Best Used Book Store

Half-Price Books

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Best Vintage Clothing

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Best Western Wear Store

Shepler's Western Wear

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Best Arch

Arch at the Holly Power Plant

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Best Cemetery For Meditation

Miller Creek Cemetery

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Best Diner Decor

Laura's Bluebonnet Kitchen

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Best Door Handle

Hole in the Wall

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Best Fair Warning

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Best Improvement In Bathroom Decor

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Best Industrial Landscape

Schlitz Building

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Best Interior Design

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Best New Building Facade

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Best New Neon Sign

Rowell's Shoe Repair

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Best New Public Building

Cepeda Public Library

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Best Non-residential View Of Austin

Cliffs off Loop 360

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Best Place To Have A Gathering

Alma de Mujer Conference & Retreat Center

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Best Place To Reflect Upon The Essential Loneliness Of A Bull, Part One

Steer Statue at UT

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Best Place To Reflect Upon The Essential Loneliness Of A Bull, Part Two

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Best Place To Throw A Swanky Party

The Trois Estate

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Best Place To Write On The Bathroom Walls Sans Vandalism

The Chalkboards at Magnolia Cafe

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Best Renovation

City National Bank Building

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Best Rooftop Riot Grrrrrl

Fran's Hamburgers CLOSED

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Best Street To Drive Down & Check Out The Murals In South Austin

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Best-looking Dance Club

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Most Elegant Parking Lot

Carmelo's Restaurant

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Most Glorious Renovation Potential

Hotel San José

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Most Riveran Mural

Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center by Fidencio Duran

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Most Self-serving Structure

BookWoman's BoA Shrine

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Best Art Print Shop

Coronado Studio & Gallery

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Best Cultural Cut-ups

Latino Comedy Project

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Best Funny Smell

Big Stinkin' International Improv & Sketch Comedy Festival

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Best Homage To Prometheus

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Best Regards to Old Broadway

Austin Musical Theatre

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Best Theater Sound

Gateway Theatre

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Best Theatrical Scene Designer

Christopher McCollum

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Most Intriguing Event Rumor

Chances Reunion

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Best "Electronica" Club

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Best Ambassador Of Good Will (music)

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Best Avant Garde Margarita

Curra's Avocado Margarita

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Best Celebrity Eyebrows

Tony Villanueva

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Best Celebrity Giggle

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Best Celebrity Hairdo

Clifford Antone

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Best Cheap Kegs In A Bind

Junior's Beer & Wine

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Best Counterculture Conclaves

FringeWare Inc.

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Best Drink Named For Its Restaurant

The Marstini at Mars

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Best Excuse For Lone Star Flag-Waving

Texas Folklife Resources Office

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Best In-store Wine Tasting

Whole Foods Market

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Best Local Use Of The Potato

Tito's Handmade Vodka

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Best New Saloon

Threadgill's World HQ - closed

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Best Odd New Happy Hour

Fridays at the Electric Lounge

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Best Oh, Who Cares, They Have 75¢ Pitchers

The Backroom, Thursday Nights

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Best Place For A Romantic Late-night Snack & Drink

Hyatt Regency's Branchwater Lounge

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Best Place To Avert Your Eyes

Crown & Anchor's Pay Phone

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Best Place To Pretend You're An Asian Pop Star

Paradise Karaoke & Bar

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Best Place To Tie One On For $10

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Best Place To Two-step And Get A Funky Grind Down Going On

Dallas Nightclub

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Best Place To Write A Book

Mojo's Daily Grind

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Best Reason To Take French

Alliance Francaise

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Best Restroom Pornography

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Best Silly Drink

Tien Hong's Dr. Skull

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Best Street For A Bar Crawl

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Best Way To Keep The Cops Busy On A Full Moon

626/Soul's Renegade Parties

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Most Delectably Seedy Club

Black Cat Tattoo

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Next Best Thing To St. Patrick's Day

Austin Celtic Association

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Next Best Thing To The Chieftains In Your Living Room

Fadó Irish Sessions

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Best $8 You'll Ever Spend On Your Health

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Best Authentic Chinese Experience

Austin's Wok n' Roll

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Best Big, Honkin' Chocolate Eclairs

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

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Best Bowl Of Coffee

High Time Tea Bar & Brain Gym

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Best Chain Restaurants That Have Surprisingly Good Coffee

TIE: Luby's; Souper Salads

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Best Cheap Drink

Austin's Tap Water

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Best Chef's Apprentice

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Best Church Brunch

St. Julia's Catholic Church

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Best Comeback

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Best Cookbook By A Local Author

Cocina de La Familia

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Best Corn Tortillas

Amaya's Taco Village

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Best Delivery Pizza South Of The River

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Best Dinner And A Movie

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's First Anniversary Special

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Best Downtown Breakfast In The 'Burbs

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Best Drive-thru

Culver's Frozen Custard

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Best Drive-thru Malteds & Shakes

Hill-Bert's Burgers

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Best Drive-thru Pizza

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Best Gelato To Go

Milano's Gelateria Dolci & Caffe

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Best Gelato To Stay

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Best Gourmet Tamales

Hot Damn Tamales!

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Best Grocery Store Mega-food Court

Greats! Cafe at Hancock Center HEB

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Best Hearts

Cynthia & Lydia Perez of Las Manitas

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Best Hippie Cookie

Ronnie's Realfood Chocolate Chip

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Best Homestyle Lebanese Meal

Longhorn Po-Boys & Falafel

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Best Host Chef

Elmar Prambs at the Four Seasons, Roger Mollett at Central Market Cooking School

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Best Hot Dog

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Best Human-scale Place To Buy Good Food

Wheatsville Food Co-op

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Best Jewish Deli Sandwich

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Best Liquid Cure-All

Dr. Dream's Immune Fuel

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Best Little Big Bites

Rhythm House Tapas Bar

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Best New Branch On A Family Tree

Changos Taqueria

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Best New Brunch

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Best New Restaurant Without A Kitchen

Malaga Wine & Tapas Bar

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Best New Take On The Lunchtime Noodle Bowl

Yen Ching Noodle House

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Best Noodle Soup

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Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Kolache Creations

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Best Pizza Slice

Saccone's Pizza & Subs

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Best Place To Buy Videogames

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Best Place To Get Hip To The Sounds

Ear Candy, KOOP 91.7 FM

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Best Quick Read

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Best Radio Station, In Spite Of It All

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Best Reason To Drive To Work On Monday

"Show Toonz With Courtney" KVRX 91.7 FM

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Best Recruitment Campaign

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Best Response To The Media Glare

The Young Plaintiffs in the Cedar Avenue Case

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Best Secret Clubhouse

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Best Sign Of Austin Online

City of Austin Internet Services Office

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Best Site Redesign

Ain't It Cool News

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Best Survival Story

The Texas Observer

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Best Techno-kids Business Idea

American Institute For Learning

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Best TV Show With No Name

Show With No Name

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Best Unsung High Tech She-ro

Carlean Johnson

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Best Used Computer Salesman

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Best Value-added Customer Service

Boggy Creek Farm's E-mail Newsletter

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Best Voice On The Radio

Maria Martin at Latino USA

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Best Way To Find Out The Latest With La Raza

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Best Way To Infiltrate The Media

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Best Way To Sell Widgets On The Web

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Best Way To While Away A Saturday Morning

The Lounge Show on KOOP 91.7

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Best Web Site For Business Research

Hoover's Online

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Biggest Media Bandwagon

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Most Useful Fanzine

Hey, Hey, Buffet!

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Best Adult Lemonade Stand

Run-Tex Hydration Station

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Best Blacktop

Maplewood Elementary School

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Best Collection/Shrine

Pin Shrine at Dart Bowl

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Best Fledgling Altruistic Tradition

The Ride for the Roses

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Best Gym For The Lazy

UT's Gregory Gym

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Best Local Sports Story

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Best National Champions

Lady Longhorns Track & Field Team

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Best Pick-up Soccer Games

Sunday Night, UT Intramural Fields

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Best Place To Impersonate Sisyphus

Jacob's Rail at the Veloway

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Best Place To Live Out A Hitchcock Movie

North End of Drake Bridge at Twilight

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Best Place To Play Hoops In A Thunderstorm

Metz Recreation Center & Park

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Best Place To Run The Pooch

St. Edward's Park

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Best Place To Teach A (scaredy) Pup To Swim

Cypress Creek Park on Lake Travis

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Best Place To Unleash Your Inner Eastwood

Cook's Shooting Range

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Best Place To Unload Your Quiver

Archery Country

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Best Place To Watch Football (american Or European)

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Best Place To Work Out Aggression

Richard Lord's Boxing Gym

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Best Reason To Visit Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium

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Best Reason To Visit Springfield, Ma

Jody Conradt in Basketball Hall of Fame

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Best Scenic Drive

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Best Target Practice

Red's Indoor Range

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Best Two-Hour $5 Vacation

Ski Shores Cafe

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Best Urban Track

Disch-Falk Field

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Best Way To Lower Your Internal Thermostat

Barton Springs, Nighttime Hours

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Best Brand-new Idea In Local Politics

East Austin Traditional Neighborhood District

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Best City Bureaucrats

TIE: Tracy Watson; Carol Barrett

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Best Corporate Cooperation

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Best Grandiose Vision

Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council

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Best Head Of The Class

Ruth Kane, Principal, Lanier High School

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Best Kiss & Make Up

S.O.S. & the Chamber of Commerce

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Best Looking Race For November

Rick Perry v. John Sharp for Lt. Gov.

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Best Media Omnipresence

Mayor Kirk Watson

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Best New Addition At The Courthouse

Family Violence Court

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Best Out-of-Court Settlement

Cedar Avenue Plaintiffs vs. City of Austin

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Best Performance(s) By A Neighborhood Association (or Its Equivalent)

Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

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Best Place To Eavesdrop And/Or Gossip

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Best Political Fashion Model

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Best Public Performance In The Hot Seat

Assistant City Manager Toby Futrell

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Best Reason (maybe) To Move Into A Downtown Loft

Waller Creek Tunnel

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Best Resource For Local Lore

Austin History Center

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Best Unsung East Austin Visionary

Joseph T. McMillan, President of Huston-Tillotson College

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Best Use Of Zoning To Make A Difference

Tank Farm/Tire Farm

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Bravest Councilmember

Beverly Griffith

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Coolest City Planning Pipe Dream

Seaholm Power Plant/Palmer Auditorium

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Most Eye-Popping Public Performance

Mayor Kirk Watson, Councilmember Daryl Slusher, City Manager Jesus Garza

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Most Improved Community Project (and We Really Mean It This Time)

Austin Revitalization Authority

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Most Vigilant Advocates For Public Health Care

TIE: Charlotte Flynn; Venola Schmidt

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Raddest Mayoral Performance

Watson at the MTV Sports Festival

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B(r)est Advice To New Mothers

Donna Cordoba, RN BCILC (Board Certified International Lactation Consultant)

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Best (if Not Only) Pedicure By A Straight Man

Roberto of Great Fillings Nail Salon

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Best Collective Services For The Aging

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Best Dogsitter

Positive Power Kennel

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Best Electrician

O'Bannon Electrical Enterprises

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Best Employee Benefits

Massage Therapists for Four Seasons Employees During SXSW

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Best Film, Video, And Production Equipment

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Best Friend In Need To Ailing Animals

Austin Wildlife Rescue

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Best Guitar Maker

Jamie Kinscherff

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Best Hassle-free Place To Take Your Aging Vehicle For Inspection

Alan's Vehicle Inspections

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Best Leg & Bikini Waxing

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Best Local Safety Net

Volunteer Healthcare Clinic

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Best Name For A Urologist In Austin

Richard (Dick) Chopp

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Best Non-committal Swing Lessons

Four on the Floor

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Best Place That Really Gets Under Your Skin

Halina European Day Spa & Salon

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Best Place To Find Good Old Electronics

Anthony's Electronics

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Best Place To Gain No Pain

Austin Pain Therapy Associates

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Best Place To Pick Up Chicks

Page 113 of SWB "Black Pages" Business Directory

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Best Place To Take A Shower Away From Home

Salon 505 The Day Spa

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Best Plumber

Bruce David Johnson, Jr., Licensed Master Plumber

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Best Precision Cutters

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Best Reason To Get Up At 8am On Sunday

University Baptist Church

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Best Roving Photographer

Guero's Mr. Flash

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Best Salon To Dye For

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Best Shoe & Leather Repair Shop

Costilla Shoe Repair

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Best String Instrument Shop

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Best Swimming Pool Cleaner

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Best Thing About Owning A Mac

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Best Time & Temp Announcement

Time & Temperature by Frost Bank

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Best Upholsterer

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Best Way To Avoid The Post Office

Drive-Thru Postal

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Best Way To Feel Safe And Sound

Austin Security Concepts (ASC)

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Most Dependable Artist Safety Nets

TIE: SIMS Foundation; Artists' Accounting & Legal Assistance (AALA)

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Most Reliable Key-cutters & Locksmiths

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Best Almost Free Wardrobe Makeover

Buffalo Exchange

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Best Bargain Hunter's Paradise

Change Back Department Store Outlet

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Best Bra Attendants

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Best Cheap-o Horror Comics

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Best Church Lady Thrift Store - 1

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Best Church Lady Thrift Store - 2

Second Blessing Marketplace

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Best Counter Intelligence

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Best Creepy-Crawly Pet Store

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Best Gigantic Overhaul Of A Hyde Park Grocery Store

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Best Global Overview

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Best Gun Store/Gun Safety Lessons

McBride Guns, Inc.

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Best His And Hers Tejano Shops

TIE: La Estrella; La Moda

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Best Human-scale Rabbit Warren

Andy Castillo's

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Best Junkshop

Hurt's Hunting Grounds

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Best Last-minute Birthday Shopping For All Ages

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Best Late Night Shopping

New Bohemia Retro Resale

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Best Late-night Used Baby Furniture Outlet

Lawrence's Used Baby Furniture

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Best Latin American Music Record Shop

Tu Musica Record Shop

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Best Military Surplus

The Quonset Hut

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Best One-Stop Satisfaction Shop

Acapulco Video & Audio Tapes

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Best Outfitting For Noir And Boudoir

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Best Place To Buy A Pair Of Boots

Tiny's Boots N Things Unique

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Best Place To Buy Cheap Videos

Austin Country Flea Mart

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Best Place To Buy Chinese Stuff

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Best Place To Buy Frozen Mice

Herpeton Exotic Pets

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Best Place To Buy Makeup

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Best Place To Buy New, Cheap, Quality Clothing

One Price Clothing Store

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Best Place To Buy/Rent Laserdiscs

Encore Records, Video & Apparel

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Best Place To Enjoy Being A Girl

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Best Place To Go From Bauhaus To Your House

Aqua 20th Century Modern

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Best Place To Knock On Wood

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Best Pot Of Gold In A Most Obscure Spot

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Best Reason To Avoid Builder's Square

Pieces of the Past

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Best Record Store Most Like Your Own Living Room

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Best Resurrection Of The Dead

TIE: Grateful Head; Grateful Shed

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Best Revival Spot

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

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Best Sheet Music

Alpha Music Center

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Best Sneakers

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Best Thrift Store Without Dressing Rooms

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Best Unpretentious Music Store

Treasured Tracs & Images

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Best Used Academic Books

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Best Used Car Place

French Revolution

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Best Vintage Expansion

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Best Vintage Semi-secret

Dakota's Vintage

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Coolest Strip Mall

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How To Change A Sow's Ear

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How To Make An Austin Quilt

The Quilt Store Inc.

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Best Place To Get Cheap Breath Mints

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Best Protein Fix

Ararat Middle East's Sizzling Lamb

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Best Purveyor Of Indian Imports

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Best Restaurant To Take Out-of-town Visitors To Watch The Sunset

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Best Sign That Civilization Has Reached South Austin

Onion Creek Bakery

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Best Silk Purse From A Sow's Ear

Miranda's Patio

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Best Specialty Dish

Perkins Special at El Patio

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Best Summer In A Bottle

Goodflow Limeade

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Best Taqueria Around Us

Taqueria Arandas

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Best Truck Stop Coffeeshop

Jim's Restaurant

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Best Two-for-one Business

Parlour Antiques & Pies

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Best Wacky Restaurant Idea

Manga, an Asian Diner

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Best Way To Enjoy Lake Austin On A Budget

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

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Most Necessary Restaurant Expansion

Maria's Taco Xpress

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Most Testosterone In Smallest Place

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Best Big Fun With The Grandparents

Butler Pitch & Putt

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Best Bonus Of Owning A Library Card

Free Austin Children's Museum Passes

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Best Cheap Thrills For Kids

Hill at Murchison Jr. High School

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Best Cultural Overhaul

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Best Flashback

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Best Fundraiser To Benefit Kids

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County

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Best Innovative Combo-entertainment

Summer Movies at Deep Eddy Pool

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Best Kids Drama Camp

Austin Theatre for Youth

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Best Koi, But Not Shy Pond

Austin Aqua Dome

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Best Mini County Fair

Austin/Travis County Rodeo & Livestock Kids Town!

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Best Place To Meet Tomorrow's Local Independent Filmmakers

Zavala Elementary's Video Production Class

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Best Place To While Away An Afternoon With A Toddler

Mayfield Park & Preserve

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Best Pollywogging

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Best Shady Spot The Whole Family Will Love

Little Stacy Pool & Park

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Best Theme Store

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Best Wait For Food With Hungry Kids

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Best Way To Introduce Children To The Joys Of Theatre

Zilker Summer Musical

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Best Way To Say "CIPs Are For Kids!"

Shipe & Alamo Playground Renovations

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Best, Coolest Afternoon Diversion For Kids

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Fastest Kid's Birthday Present In The West

Over the Rainbow

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Most Hearty Survivors

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Best Bumper Sticker

This is Not a Yellow Bike

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Best Clear Voice On Lone Star Affairs

John Burnett, National Public Radio

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Best Community Newspaper

ARRIBA Newspaper

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Best Fumble Recovery

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Best Info On Latino Politics

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Best Legacy

Carole Kneeland, KVUE-24

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Best Local Radio Program Not On Local Radio (again)

Jim Hightower's "Chat-N-Chew Cafe"

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Best Morning Show

Sara Trexler & Jen Garrison, 101X-FM

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Best Net Missives

Don Webb's "Letters to the Fringe"

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Best Night To Cook To The Radio

Monday Nights, KUT 90.5

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Best Office Space & Commute

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Best Online Gals Club

Disgruntled Housewife

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Best Overlooked Deejay

John Hauser/KOOP 91.7FM

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Best Place To Buy A Used Computer

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Best Happy Hour

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Best of Austin 1998