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Best Local Liberal
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OUR 'BEST' PRIZE WINNERS!
This year, you went out of your way to craft intelligent, thoughtful answers to the questions we asked on our Best of Seattle survey. To show our appreciation, we've drawn three of the countless ballots we received out of a very large hat. The trio of randomly selected voters below may feel gratified to have won prizes, but we hope that all of our respondents are pleased to have contributed to our 19th annual Best of Seattle issue. Thanks for your participation and support. Without further ado, the winners are . . .
Grand Prize
Alicia Yamamoto of Capitol Hill has won the grand prize in this year's Best of Seattle reader contest. She and a guest of her choosing will enjoy a two-night getaway at Orcas Island's Resort at Deer Harbor, where a deluxe cabin with a private hot tub on the deck awaits them. Home to several prominent art galleries, Orcas Island is also a paradise for outdoorsy Northwest folk, with kayaking, whale watching, and hiking—a beautiful escape for stressed-out city dwellers. We wish Yamamoto a restful, rejuvenating stay at the resort.
Second Prize
More proof that Seattle is a small town, the second-prize winner is First Hill resident and former SW staffer Jill Mogen, now publisher of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles magazine. She gets dinner for two at Piazza Capri, the Sorrento Hotel's lovely courtyard restaurant. Modeled on a popular Venetian cafe, the Piazza shares its culinary spirit with the hotel's acclaimed Hunt Club, whose chefs also design its creative Mediterranean cuisine with Northwest flair.
Third Prize
Bob Peterson of Madison Park gets an SW–themed prize package that includes two Music Awards T-shirts, a case of Jones soda in two flavors (root beer and strawberry-lime), and a handy portable logo-emblazoned radio.
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People, Politics & Media
Best Activist/Hell-Raiser: David Goldstein
Best Local Liberal: Jim McDermott
Best Local Conservative: No such thing
Best-Run Campaign (So Far): John Kerry and John Edwards
Best Local Cause: Monorail
Best Do-Gooder: Bill and Melinda Gates
Best Local Celebrity: Dave Matthews
Best Place to Work: At home
Best Way to Avoid Being Outsourced: Working for yourself
Best Union: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Best Seattle Department: Police or Fire: Fire
Best Radio Station, News or Talk: KUOW-FM (94.9)
Best Local Morning Radio Show: "John in the Morning" on KEXP-FM (90.3)
Best Talk Radio Host: Mike Webb of KIRO-AM (710)
Best Local Sports Radio Host: New York Vinnie of KIRO-AM (710)
Best Local TV News: KING-TV (5)
Best TV News Reporter: Kathi Goertzen of KOMO-TV (4)
Best Way to Improve KCTS: More funding
Best Local Magazine: Seattle
Best Daily Newspaper: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Best Daily Newspaper Reporter: (tie) Nicole Brodeur (Times) and Art Theil (P-I)
Best Community Newspaper: (tie) Real Change and Seattle Star
Best Local Web Site: SeattleWeekly.com
Food & Drink
Best Family Feed: Buca di Beppo
Best Splurge: Canlis
Best View Restaurant: Salty's on Alki
Best Outdoor Cafe: Agua Verde
Best Breakfast: Glo's
Best Takeout: Snappy Dragon
Best Pizza by the Slice: Pagliacci
Best Barbecue: Jones Barbeque
Best Nonvegetarian Restaurant for Vegetarians: Tandoor
Best Steak House: Metropolitan Grill
Best Burger: Red Mill
Best Happy-Hour Food: McCormick & Schmick's
Best Specialty Cocktail: Mojito
Best Bar: Linda's Tavern
Best Washington Wine: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Best Local Microbrew: Redhook
Best Coffeehouse Black Coffee: Hot Stuff Espresso
Best Coffeehouse Pastries: Starbucks
Best Deli Counter: Whole Foods Market
Best Farmers Market (Other Than Pike Place): University District Farmers Market
Best Supermarket: Whole Foods Market
Best Fish Market: Pike Place Fish Market
Arts & Entertainment
 Best Local Actor |
Best Free Fun: Seattle Center
Best Independent Music Store: Sonic Boom
Best Rock Club: Crocodile Cafe
Best Non-Rock Club: Jazz Alley
Best Concert Venue: Showbox
Best Place to Hear Free Music: Pike Place Market
Best Classical Music Group: Seattle Symphony
Best Theater Company: ACT Theatre
Best Local Actor: Tom Skerritt
Best Movie Theater: Cinerama
Best Local Independent Video/DVD Store: Scarecrow Video
Best Place to Get Adult Videos: Blue Video
Best Local Artist: Gail Grinnell
Best Art Gallery: Seattle Art Museum
Best Local Novelist: Sherman Alexie
Best Independent Bookstore: Elliott Bay Book Co.
Best Used Bookstore: Half Price Books
Best Amateur Sports League: Underdog Sports Leagues
Best After-Hours Spot: Contour
Best Shooting Range: Wade's
Best Way to Improve the Mariners: Just sell the team
Turf: Urban Living
Best Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Best (Last?) Cheap Neighborhood: Ballard
Best School: University of Washington
Best Walk: Green Lake
Best Place to Pick Someone Up: Green Lake
Best Place for a First Date: Alki Beach
Best Thing to Do With Kids: Woodland Park Zoo
Best Alternative to the Monorail: Walking
Best Building: Central Library
Best Yoga Studio: 8 Limbs
Best Nearby Getaway: Vancouver, B.C.
Best Service Station: Hobbs Hilltop Auto
Best Day Care: KidsCentre
Best Plumber: Rad Dyke Plumber
Best Vet: Rainier Animal Hospital
Best Pet Store: Three Dog Bakery
Best Furniture Store: IKEA
Best Local Beach: Alki Beach
Best Charity: PAWS
Best Church: St. James Cathedral
Best Thrift Store: Value Village
Best Store Sales: Bon-Macy's
Best Free Wi-Fi Location: Central Library
Extras
Best Thing That's Changed in Seattle in the Last Year: Central Library
Best New Thing You Discovered in Seattle in the Last Year: Hot Stuff Espresso
