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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
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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