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It's been a rough year, but Seattle is making a fast comeback. Light rail's running, Amazon's reaping profits, and the sun just won't stop shining. With a little help from the Seattle Mist , the city's new lingerie-football team, we've blitzed the city to find all the best Seattle has to offer—from upstarts to holdouts, amp-makers to scone-bakers, divos to high-dives. We start with the results of our readers' poll, and then continue with scores of choices from Seattle Weekly's staff of critics, experts, and home-turf defenders. The rally continues... -- Mark D. Fefer, Editor

Best of Seattle Profiles

Best Amplifier Maker and Formidable Shredder, Best Anti-Isolationist, Best Baker on the Rise, Best Cute Actor Never in a Leading Role, Best Glamazon More >>

Nightlife

Best Barstool(s) From Which to Seek Inspiration, Best Chinese Lounge Interior, Best Communal Drinking Patio, Best Downtown Happy Hour to Bring Your Dog, Best Downtown Rendezvous More >>

Shopping

Best Alternative to Stitch 'n' Bitch, Best Alternative to the Straightening Iron, Best Electronics-Store Customer Service, Best Fashion Statement That Needs a Comeback, Best Hair Salon More >>

People/Media/Smarts

Best Advice From a Goth, Best Bedside Manner, Best Candidate for King County Executive Who Should Be Running for Mayor, Best Democrat to Run Against Dave Reichert in 2010, Best Environmental Rebound More >>

Outings

Best Activity for Determining if Your Date's a Tool, Best Beach Volleyball, Best Day Trip for Out-Of-Town Guests, Best Expansion Franchise, Best In-City Escape: North Seattle More >>

Music/Art

Best Flute Performance in a Quiet-Storm Setting, Best Hetero Meat Market, Best Impersonation of a (Formerly) Northwest Musician, Best Independent Radio Station, Best Little Cafe That Could More >>

Eating/Drinking

Best Addition to California Avenue, Best Alternative to High Tea Service, Best Animal to Watch Devour Its Food, Best Bar for Spending Way More than Expected, Best Busta-wha? More >>

Readers' Poll

Readers Reveal the City's Best More >>

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