Readers' Choice: Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Basil
Timur Guseynov
- 403 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, 85281 Map
- 480-968-9250
- thaibasil.restaurantwebexpert.com/
Readers' Choice: Best Korean Restaurant
Takamatsu
Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row
Bud's Glass Joint
- 907 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, 85004 Map
- 602-258-1500
- www.budsglassjoint.com
Readers' Choice: Best Arts Festival
Tempe Arts Festival
- 310 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 85281 Map
- 480-355-6075
- www.tempefestivalofthearts.com/HomePage.aspx
Readers' Choice: Best Chinese Restaurant
Jade Palace
Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Grand Avenue
ThirdSpace
Readers' Choice: Best Japanese Restaurant
Hana Japanese Eatery
Best Of Phoenix®
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Megalopolitan Life
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Best Escape
The Llamas
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Best Cape
Tania Katan
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Best Space Explorer
THEMIS
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Best Month
May 2015
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Best Name
Waste Management Phoenix Open
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Best Bathroom
Liberty Market
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Best House
The David and Gladys Wright House
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Best Home Tour
Modern Phoenix Home Tour
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Best Neighborhood
Windsor Square
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Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhood
Washington Park
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Best Neighborhood for First-Time Homebuyers
Coronado Historic District
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Best Neighborhood to Walk Through
Encanto-Palmcroft
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Best First Friday Hangout
Welcome Diner Patio
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Best Art Gallery
Lisa Sette Gallery
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Best Student Gallery
Step Gallery
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Best Pop-Up Gallery
40Owls
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Best Temporary Public Art
Kristin Bauer's SEEN (2014)
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Best Permanent Public Art
Janet Echelman's Her Secret Is Patience
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Best Indie Movie Theater
Valley Art Theater
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Best Budget Movie Theater
Pollack Tempe Cinemas
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Best Luxury Movie Theater
AMC Dine-In Theatres Esplanade 14
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Best Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
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Best Music Festival
Viva PHX
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Best Arts Festival
Grand Avenue Festival
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Best Craft Festival
Crafeteria
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Best Beer Festival
Real, Wild and Woody
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Best Cocktail Event
Top Bars of America at Arizona Cocktail Week
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Best Culinary Festival
Devoured Culinary Classic
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Best Local Food Publication
Bite Magazine
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Best Podcast
The Naked Yak
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Best Morning Radio Show
The Lady La Show on KZON 101.5 FM
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Best News Radio Station
KJZZ 91.5 FM
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Best Republican Blog
American Freedom by Barbara
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Best Democratic Blog
Blog for Arizona
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Best Unpredictable Blog
Espresso Pundit
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Best Argument Against Clean Elections
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas
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Best KGB Move
Governor Doug Ducey's attempt to establish a state Inspector General's Office
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Best Protest
Oak Flat
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Best Veto
SB 1445
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Best Cold Case Arrest
Brian Patrick Miller
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Best Friend to the Homeless
Lodestar Day Resource Center
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Best Whistleblowin' Millennial
Sarah Beattie
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Best Public Information Officer
Arizona Department of Transportation public information staff
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Best TV Newscaster
Brandon Lee, KTVK Channel 3
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Best Citizen
Leonard Clark
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Best Power Couple
Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh and State Senator John Kavanagh
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Best Anticipated Power Couple
Jai and Suriya at the Phoenix Zoo
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Best Politician
Jeff Dial
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Best Storyteller
Kim Porter
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Best Drag Queen
Olivia Gardens
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Best Lowbrow Artist
Scott Wolf
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Best Vajazzling
Samantha Lyn Aasen
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Best Fashion Designer
Natasha Duran-Lynch
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Best Dancer
Carley Conder
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Best Playwright
Richard Warren
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Best Actor
Todd Michael Isaac in Biloxi Blues
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Best Actress
Isabell Monk O'Connor in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
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Best Worth-the-Wait Theater Production
Nicole Belit in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
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Best Proof that Audience Participation Can Work
Ron May in One Man, Two Guvnors
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Best Attempt to Save a Crummy Romeo and Juliet
Richard Baird at Arizona Theatre Company
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Best Performance by an Actor Playing a Talking Bird
Austin Kiehle in Stray Cat Theatre's Year of the RoosterThe Bridge Initiative
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Best Christmas Show
Phoenix Metropolitan Men's Chorus
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Best Place to Catch the Summer Solstice (in the Comfort of A/C)
Burton Barr Central Library
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Best Use of Crowdfunding for the Arts
The Bridge Initiative
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Best Nature Photographer
Petra Fromme, ASU
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Best Local to Follow on Instagram
Mark Henle
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Best Downtown Shutterbug on Instagram
@downindowntown
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Best Place for a Photo Shoot
Phoenix Warehouse District
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Best New Warehouse Space
The Croft
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Best Ghost Town
Gold King Mine and Ghost Town
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Best People Watching
Arizona Renaissance Festival
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Best Tourist Attraction
Taliesin West
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Best Urban Legend
Frying an Egg on the Sidewalk
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Best Mural
The Painted Desert
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Best Holiday Attraction
Las Noches de Las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
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Best Desert Art Studio
Cattle Track Arts Compound
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Best iPhone 6 Photo
Andrew Pielage
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Best Collection of Desert Flora and Fauna
Arizona State University Natural History Collections
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Best Place to Map Out Your Desert Exploration
Arizona Room, on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library
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Best Artist Farmer
Matthew Moore
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Best Haboob Photographer
Mike Olbinski
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Best Use of Desert Topography
Mary Shindell
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Best Rumored Snack for Your Desert Plant
Bong water
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Best Green Patch in the Desert
Steele Indian School Park
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Best Quick Fix When You're Homesick for the Desert
@desert_oasis on Instagram
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Best Way to Teach Kids About the Desert
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
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Best Spot to Photograph Haboobs
The turnaround on East Valle Vista Road
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Best Bird Sighting
Portal birds by Koryn Woodward Wasson and Jamie Chandler
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Best Hidden Gem That You'll Likely Never See
Roden Crater
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Best Use of Canals for Something Other Than Transporting Water
Scottsdale Public Art
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Fun & Games
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Best Sports Legend
Randy Johnson
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Best Budding Baseball Superstar
Yasmany Tomás
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Best Sports Superstar
Paul Goldschmidt
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Best Bad Girl in Sports
Brittney Griner
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Best Bad Boy in Sports
Daryl Washington
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Best Little Man in Sports
John Brown
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Best Linchpin in Sports
Carson Palmer
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Best Pitching Sensation
Brad Ziegler
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Best Center Tandem
Tyson Chandler and Alex Len
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Best Broadcast Duo in Valley Sports
Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly
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Best Head Coach
Bruce Arians
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Best New Face in Local Sports
Bobby Hurley
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Best Sports Genius Who Got Away
Steve Kerr
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Best Place to See a Spring Training Game
Scottsdale Stadium
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Best Hotel Pool
Arizona Biltmore
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Best Water Park
Big Surf
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Best Casino
Talking Stick Resort
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Best Arcade
StarFighters Arcade
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Best Bowling
Let It Roll Bowl
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Best Miniature Golf
Golfland Sunsplash
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Best Golf Course
The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale
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Best Rock-Climbing Gym
Phoenix Rock Gym
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Best Waterfall
Tonto Natural Bridge Falls
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Best Place to See the Sunrise
Hot air balloon ride
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Best Desert Retreat
Silent Sundays at South Mountain
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Best Place to See Wildflowers
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
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Best Desert Motorcycle Ride
Bartlett Dam
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Best Place to Appreciate the Dry Heat
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Best Mountain Bike Ride
Desert Classic Trail
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Best Desert Drive
Four Peaks Trail
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Best Bird Watching
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
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Best Place to See a Cactus
Saguaro Cactus 101 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
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Best Rock Climbing
Lookout Mountain Preserve
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Best Trail Ride
Ponderosa Stables
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Best Hiking Trail
Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle in the Superstitions
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Best Place to Watch the Sunset
South Mountain
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Best Western Stables
MacDonald's Ranch
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Best Bouldering
Oak Flat Campground in the Tonto National Forest
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Goods & Services
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Best Coffee House
Giant Coffee
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Best Iced Coffee
Peixoto Coffee
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Best Coffee Roaster
Press Coffee Roasters
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Best Distillery
Arizona Distilling Company
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Best Place to Buy Wine by the Bottle
AZ Wine Co.
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Best Liquor Store
Sun Devil Liquor
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Best Head Shop
Herb'n Legend
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Best Medical-Marijuana Dispensary
Harvest of Tempe
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Best Medical-Marijuana Strain
Afghan Kush
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Best Medical-Marijuana Edibles
Bhang Chocolates
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Best Place to Buy a Skull
Curious Nature
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Al's Beads and Silver Jewelry
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Best Knitting Supplies
Jessica Knits
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Best Art Supply Store
Blick Art Materials
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Best Comic Book Shop
All About Books and Comics
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Best Bookstore
Changing Hands Bookstore
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Best Used Bookstore
The Bookshop
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Best Collectible Books
By the Book
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Best Record Store for Vinyl
Record Revival
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Best Record Store for CDs
Revolver Records
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Best Shopping on Mill Avenue
Moonage Tempe
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Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row
MADE Art Boutique
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Best Shopping on Grand Avenue
11th Monk3y Industries
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Best Mall
Scottsdale Quarter
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Best Costume Store
Easley's Fun Shop
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Best Improv Class
Torch Theatre
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Best Drop-In Adult Ballet Class
The School of Ballet Arizona
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Best Belly Dance Class
Toolbox Dance Studio
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Best Bike Shop
Trailhead Bike Café
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Best Running Store
Runner's Den
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Best Cowboy Boots
Espinoza Boot Maker
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Best Denim
Diego Milano
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Best Men's Boutique
HUB Clothing
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Best Boutique
Frances
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Best Gift Shop
Bunky Boutique
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Best Candles
Standard Wax
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Best Jewelry
Mother of Gideon
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Best Adult Clothing Resale Shop
My Sister's Closet
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Best Kids' Clothing Resale
Love Child
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Baby Teith
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Best Jonathan Adler Endorsement
Jessica Rowe
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Brand X Custom T-Shirts
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Best T-Shirts
State Forty Eight
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Best Mattress
Tuft & Needle
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Best Beauty Supply Line
Flora Apothecary
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Best Beauty Supply Store
Citrine Natural Beauty Bar
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Best Nail Art
Stash House
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Best Spa
Camelback Inn
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Best Pet Groomer
Wag 'N Wash
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Best Nursery
Whitfill Nursery
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Best Florist
Camelback Flowershop
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Best Florist Delivery
Community Florist
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Best Dollar Store
Dollar Tree
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Best Goodwill
Goodwill Redesign Scottsdale
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Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing
Antique Sugar
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Best Antiques Mall
Brass Armadillo
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Best Place to Buy Antiques on a Budget
Ilona's Antiques
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Best Place to Buy High-End Antiques
Rare Lion
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Best Midcentury Antiques
Retro Ranch
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Best Midcentury Design
Modern on Melrose
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Best Midcentury Modern Furniture
Red Modern Furniture
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Best Midcentury Modern Picker
Dominic Fasano
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Best Crash Course in Desert Survival
Ancient Pathways LLC
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Best Desert Plant Boutique
The Bosque
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Best Place to Buy a Cactus
Phoenix Desert Nursery
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Best Place to Build Your Car in the Desert
Local Motors
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Best Thing Keeping the Desert Alive
Native Seed/SEARCH
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La Vida
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Best Work in Progress on the Arizona Border
Repellent Fence by Postcommodity
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Best Cultural Mash-Up
Latino-Jewish Seder
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Best Weekly Flamenco
Flamenco Por La Vida at Crescent Ballroom
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Best Latin Club
La Flor de Calabaza
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Best Latin Night
Mijana
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Best Alt-Latino Dance Night
Clandestino
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Best Margarita
House Margarita at Paz Cantina
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Best Upscale Mexican Restaurant
Mejico Cocina Mejicana
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Best Tortillas
Carolina's Mexican Food
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Best Salsa
La 15 y Salsas
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Best Guacamole
Cocina 10 at Crescent Ballroom
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Best Beans
Asadero Norte de Sonora
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Best Elote
Tortas Paquime
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Best Quesadilla
Luncha Libre Gourmet Food Truck
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Best Chilaquiles
Los Reyes de la Torta
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Best Breakfast Burrito
El Norteño
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Best Burrito
Rito's
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Best Tacos
Mercado y Carnicería Cuernavaca
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Best Enchiladas
Pitic
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Best Tamales
Azteca Bakeries & Restaurant
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Best Tortas
Tortas El Güero
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Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
Nogales Hot Dog
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Best Pozole
Pozoleria Guerrero
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Best Mexican Seafood
El Pacifico Restaurante y Pescaderia
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Best Carne Asada
Tacos Sonora Grill
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Best Carnicería
Carnicería Sonora
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Best Mexican Grocery Store
Los Altos Ranch Market
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Best Panaderia
Panaderia y Tortilleria Guerrero
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Best Horchata
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
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Best Churro
Barrio Cafe
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Best Raspados
Raspados Paradise Mexican Restaurant
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Best Paletas
Paletas Betty
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Best Mexican Candy Shop
Dulceria Arcoiris
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Best Piñata Shop
Importaciones Valentinas
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Best Yerberia
Yerberia Botanica Gloria 2
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Best Place to Buy Mexican Furniture
Casa Decor
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Best Place to Buy Mexican Tchotchkes
Mercado Mexico
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Best Place to Buy Day of the Dead Treasures
Purple Lizard Boutique
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Best Nopales Dish
Queso Fundido at Asi Es La Vida
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Best Agave-Spirit Cocktail
"El Ultimo" at Last Drop Bar at The Hermosa Inn
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Food & Drink
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Best New Restaurant
Forno 301 Pizzeria
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Best Chef
Silvana Salcido Esparza
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Best Culinary Adventure
Blank Space at Crudo
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Best Food Truck
Luncha Libre
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Best Place to Take a Foodie
Noble Eatery
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Best Place to Take a Scenester
DeSoto Central Market
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Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner
Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain
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Best Authentic Arizona Restaurant
Rancho Pinot
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Best Steak House
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician
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Best English Pub
George & Dragon Pub
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Best Irish Pub
Rula Bula
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Best French Restaurant
Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge
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Best German Restaurant
Brat Haus
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Best Italian Restaurant
Marcellino Ristorante
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Best Italian Deli
Niccoli's
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Best Colombian Restaurant
La Tiendita Cafe
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Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Princess Market and Deli
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Best Puerto Rican Restaurant
FrinGo's Kitchen
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Best Indian Restaurant
Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen
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Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Da Vang Coffee Shop
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Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Rama
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Best Korean Restaurant
HoDoRi
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Best Chinese Restaurant
New Hong Kong Restaurant
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Best Japanese Restaurant
Hana Japanese Eatery
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Best Soul Food Restaurant
Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe
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Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Flower Child
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Best Vegan Restaurant
24 Carrots
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Best Gluten-Free Restaurant
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen
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Best Gluten-Free Bakery
Gluten Free Creations Bakery and Caffette
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Best Breakfast
Matt's Big Breakfast
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Best Sunday Brunch
The Gladly
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Best Downtown Lunch
Nobuo at Teeter House
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Best High Tea
Arizona Biltmore
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Best Patio Dining
Fez
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Best Lounge Food
Linger Longer Lounge
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Best Place to Eat at the Bar
Dick's Hideaway
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Best Restaurant for Kids
Beckett's Table
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Best Romantic Restaurant
The House Brasserie
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Best Hot Sauce
Homeboy's Hot Sauce
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Best Vegetables
Crepe Bar
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Best Caesar Salad
Alexi's Grill
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Best Pickles
Lillie Mae's Blue Ribbon Pickled Garden
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Best Octopus
Virtù Honest Craft
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Best Seafood
Little Cleo's Seafood Legend
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Best Ramen
Posh Improvisational Cuisine
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Best Sushi
Sushi J
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Best Dim Sum
Great Wall Cuisine
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Best Fried Chicken
Phoenix Public Market Cafe
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Best Wings
Monkey Pants Bar and Grill
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Best BBQ
Little Miss BBQ
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Best Hamburger
The Standard at The Stand
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Best Grilled Cheese
Pig's Meow
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Best Hot Dog
The Pittsburgher at Wimpy's Paradise
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Best Sandwich
Meatloaf Sandwich at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen and Bakery
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Best Gourmet Pizza
Pizzeria Bianco
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Best Pizza Slice
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
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Best Crepes
Jobot
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Best Bread
Noble Bread
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Best Bagel
Nocawich
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Best Doughnut
Welcome Chicken + Donuts
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Best Cupcake
Urban Cookies
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Best Pastries
Essence Bakery
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Best Chocolate
Zak's Chocolate
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Best Bakery
Karl's Quality Bakery
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Best Desserts
Cowboy Ciao
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Best Gelato
Dolce Vita Gelato
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Best Ice Cream
Sweet Republic
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Best Candy Store
Sweeties
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Best Juice Bar
Juby True
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Best Farmers Market
Uptown Farmers Market
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Best Market
Baiz Market Place
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Best Desert Farm
Duncan Family Farms
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Best Desert-Inspired Menu
FnB Restaurant
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Best Desert-Inspired Desserts
Super Chunk Sweets and Treats
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Best Date Shake
Couscous Express
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Best Desert View
Talavera Restaurant
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Nightlife
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Best Old School Cocktails
Crudo
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Best New School Cocktails
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
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Best Whiskey Bar
The Gladly
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Best Barrel-Aged Cocktail
Fernet-Chu Picchu at Citizen Public House
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Best Bloody Mary
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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Best Happy Hour
The Clever Koi
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Best Place for a Twilight Drink
Last Drop Bar
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Best Place for After-Dinner Drinks
Counter Intuitive
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Best Brewery
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
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Best Local Beer
White Russian Imperial Stout at SunUp Brewing Co.
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Best Rosé in a Can
Dos Cabezas Sparkling Pink
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Best New Wine Label
Provisioner
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Best Tasting Room
Lawrence Dunham Vineyards
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Best Wine Bar
The Tavern
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Best Bartender
Andrew Calisterio, Crudo
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Best Female Vocalist
Teneia
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Best Male Vocalist
Chris Powers of Razer
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Best Local Band
Fairy Bones
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Best Platinum Single by a Local Artist
"Come With Me Now" by Kongos
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Best Local Music Label
President Gator Records
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Best Local Country Band
Tommy Ash Band
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Best Band We'd Like to Steal From Tucson
Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta
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Best Local Rapper
Futuristic
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Best Turntablist
DJ Akshen
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Best DJ
Mija
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Best Nightclub
BLUR Nightclub
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Best New Nightclub
Livewire
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Best New Venue
Valley Bar
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Best Rebooted Venue
The Rebel Lounge
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Best Move
Tongue Tied at Linger Longer Lounge
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Best Venue for Local Acts
Yucca Tap Room
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Best Venue for National Acts
Crescent Ballroom
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Best Rock Club
The Lost Leaf
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Best Blues Club
Rhythm Room
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Best Country Bar
Norton's Country Corner
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Best Rockabilly Bar
The Blooze Bar
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Best Dive Bar
The Royale Lounge
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Best Punk Bar
Rips Ales & Cocktails
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Best Arena Show
U2 at US Airways Center
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Best Lesbian Bar
Cash Inn Country
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Best Gay Dance Club
BS West
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Best Pool Hall
Mill Cue Club
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Best Sports Bar
Devil's Advocate
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Best Place to See a Comedy Show
Stand Up Live
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Best Jukebox
Shady's
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Best Karaoke
Geisha A Go Go
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Best Dance Floor
Char's Has the Blues
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Best Dance Night
The Palace, Last Saturdays at FilmBar
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Best Live Show
Playboy Manbaby
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Best Club Show
Beacher's Madhouse at BLUR Nightclub in Scottsdale
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Best Theater Show
Primus at Orpheum Theater
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Best Local Music Showcase on the Radio
KJZZ's Tiny Desert Concert
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Best Oldies Radio Program
Cruising with the Manic Hispanic on KAJM 104.3 FM
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Best Jazz Radio Show
Classic Jazz with Blaise Lantana on KJZZ 91.5 FM
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Best Rock Radio Station
KDKB 93.3 FM
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Best Classic Rock Radio Station
KCDX 103.1 FM
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Best Oldies Radio Station
KAZG 1440 AM
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Best R&B Radio Station
KAJM 104.3 FM
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Best Country Radio Station
KSWG 96.3 FM
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Best Hip-Hop Radio Station
KNRJ 101.1 FM
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Best Internet Radio
Radio Phoenix
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Best Pirate Radio Station
KWFUCC 87.9 FM
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Best Arizona Terroir Beer
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.'s Berliner Weisse
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Best Arizona Terroir Spirit
AZ Distilling Co.'s Desert Dry Gin
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Best Wine For Hot Weather
Sand-Reckoner "W"
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Best Use of the Desert in a Music Video
Tommy Ash's "Yodelin' Blues"
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Best Blossom You Won't See Coming
Night-Blooming Cactus
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Readers' Choice
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Readers' Choice: Best Coffee House
Cartel Coffee & Beer House
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Readers' Choice: Best New Restaurant
Union Barrelhouse
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Readers' Choice: Best Old School Cocktails
Durant's
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Readers' Choice: Best Chef
Kevin Binkley
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Readers' Choice: Best New School Cocktails
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
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Readers' Choice: Best Food Truck
Short Leash
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Readers' Choice: Best Happy Hour
Salty Señorita
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy Wine by the Bottle
Total Wine
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take a Foodie
Rehab Burger Therapy
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Readers' Choice: Best Liquor Store
Total Wine
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take a Scenester
Valley Bar
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Readers' Choice: Best Head Shop
Sky High Smoke Shop
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Readers' Choice: Best Margarita
Salty Señorita
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner
House of Tricks
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Readers' Choice: Best Authentic Arizona Restaurant
Carolina's Mexican Food
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Readers' Choice: Best Brewery
Four Peaks
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Readers' Choice: Best Home Tour
Roosevelt Historic Tour
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Readers' Choice: Best Medical-Marijuana Dispensary
Herbal Wellness Center
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Readers' Choice: Best Upscale Mexican Restaurant
The Mission
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Readers' Choice: Best Steak House
Durant's
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Readers' Choice: Best Tortillas
Carolina's Mexican Food
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Readers' Choice: Best English Pub
The Cornish Pasty
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Readers' Choice: Best Irish Pub
Rosie McCaffrey's
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Readers' Choice: Best French Restaurant
Vincent on Camelback
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Readers' Choice: Best First Friday Hangout
Roosevelt Row
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Readers' Choice: Best German Restaurant
Haus Murphy's
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Readers' Choice: Best Wine Bar
Postino Winecafe
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Readers' Choice: Best Art Gallery
Modified Arts
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Readers' Choice: Best Italian Restaurant
Venezia's Pizzeria
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Readers' Choice: Best Comic Book Shop
Ash Ave Comics and Books
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Readers' Choice: Best Bookstore
Changing Hands Bookstore
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Readers' Choice: Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Burrito
Carolina's Mexican Food
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Readers' Choice: Best Casino
Talking Stick Resort
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Readers' Choice: Best Local Band
Black Bottom Lighters
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Readers' Choice: Best Arcade
Dave & Buster's
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Readers' Choice: Best Tacos
Joyride
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Readers' Choice: Best Indian Restaurant
Jewel of the Crown
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Readers' Choice: Best Record Store for Vinyl
Zia Record Exchange
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Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho Thanh
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Readers' Choice: Best Record Store for CDs
Zia Record Exchange
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Readers' Choice: Best Luxury Movie Theater
AMC Dine-In Theatres Esplanade 14
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Mill Avenue
Hippie Gypsy
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Readers' Choice: Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Basil
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Readers' Choice: Best Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Korean Restaurant
Takamatsu
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row
Bud's Glass Joint
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Readers' Choice: Best Arts Festival
Tempe Arts Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Chinese Restaurant
Jade Palace
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Readers' Choice: Best Music Festival
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Grand Avenue
ThirdSpace
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Readers' Choice: Best DJ
Elite
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Readers' Choice: Best Japanese Restaurant
Hana Japanese Eatery
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to See the Sunrise
Camelback Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Beer Festival
Tour de Fat
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Readers' Choice: Best Soul Food Restaurant
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
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Readers' Choice: Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best New Venue
Valley Bar
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Readers' Choice: Best Vegan Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Culinary Festival
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Gluten-Free Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Bike Shop
Slippery Pig
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Readers' Choice: Best Gluten-Free Bakery
Nami
-
Readers' Choice: Best Mountain Bike Ride
South Mountain
-
Readers' Choice: Best Breakfast
Matt's Big Breakfast
-
Readers' Choice: Best Desert Drive
Sedona
-
Readers' Choice: Best Venue for Local Acts
Crescent Ballroom
-
Readers' Choice: Best Sunday Brunch
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
-
Readers' Choice: Best Venue for National Acts
Crescent Ballroom
-
Readers' Choice: Best Downtown Lunch
Mother Bunch Brewery
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to See a Cactus
Desert Botanical Garden
-
Readers' Choice: Best Rock Club
Crescent Ballroom
-
Readers' Choice: Best Blues Club
Rhythm Room
-
Readers' Choice: Best Rock Climbing
AZ on the Rocks
-
Readers' Choice: Best Country Bar
Handlebar J
-
Readers' Choice: Best Hiking Trail
Camelback Mountain
-
Readers' Choice: Best Rockabilly Bar
Yucca Tap Room
-
Readers' Choice: Best Dive Bar
Yucca Tap Room
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Watch the Sunset
South Mountain
-
Readers' Choice: Best Lesbian Bar
Rainbow Cactus
-
Readers' Choice: Best Bouldering
Camelback Mountain
-
Readers' Choice: Best Gay Dance Club
Charlie's
-
Readers' Choice: Best Romantic Restaurant
Elements
-
Readers' Choice: Best Nopales Dish
Barrio Cafe
-
Readers' Choice: Best Pool Hall
Mill Cue Club
-
Readers' Choice: Best Sports Bar
Zipps Sports Grill
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to See a Comedy Show
Tempe Improv
-
Readers' Choice: Best Jukebox
The Cornish Pasty
-
Readers' Choice: Best Karaoke
The Grapevine
-
Readers' Choice: Best Dance Floor
Readers' Choice: Crescent Ballroom
-
Readers' Choice: Best Sushi
Hana Japanese Eatery
-
Readers' Choice: Best Ramen
Republic Ramen
-
Readers' Choice: Best Spa
Sanctuary on Camelback
-
Readers' Choice: Best Wings
Zipps Sports Grill
-
Readers' Choice: Best Hamburger
Rehab Burger Therapy
-
Readers' Choice: Best Gourmet Pizza
Pizzeria Bianco
-
Readers' Choice: Best Bakery
Noble Bread
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy a Cactus
Moon Valley Nursery
-
Readers' Choice: Best Ice Cream
Sweet Republic
-
Readers' Choice: Best Farmers Market
Phoenix Public Market
-
Readers' Choice: Best People Watching
Sky Harbor International Airport
-
Readers' Choice: Best Desert View
Sanctuary on Camelback
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Best Of
-
Megalopolitan Life
-
Best Escape
The Llamas
-
Best Cape
Tania Katan
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Best Space Explorer
THEMIS
-
Best Month
May 2015
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Best Name
Waste Management Phoenix Open
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Best Bathroom
Liberty Market
-
Best House
The David and Gladys Wright House
-
Best Home Tour
Modern Phoenix Home Tour
-
Best Neighborhood
Windsor Square
-
Best Up-and-Coming Neighborhood
Washington Park
-
Best Neighborhood for First-Time Homebuyers
Coronado Historic District
-
Best Neighborhood to Walk Through
Encanto-Palmcroft
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Best First Friday Hangout
Welcome Diner Patio
-
Best Art Gallery
Lisa Sette Gallery
-
Best Student Gallery
Step Gallery
-
Best Pop-Up Gallery
40Owls
-
Best Temporary Public Art
Kristin Bauer's SEEN (2014)
-
Best Permanent Public Art
Janet Echelman's Her Secret Is Patience
-
Best Indie Movie Theater
Valley Art Theater
-
Best Budget Movie Theater
Pollack Tempe Cinemas
-
Best Luxury Movie Theater
AMC Dine-In Theatres Esplanade 14
-
Best Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
-
Best Music Festival
Viva PHX
-
Best Arts Festival
Grand Avenue Festival
-
Best Craft Festival
Crafeteria
-
Best Beer Festival
Real, Wild and Woody
-
Best Cocktail Event
Top Bars of America at Arizona Cocktail Week
-
Best Culinary Festival
Devoured Culinary Classic
-
Best Local Food Publication
Bite Magazine
-
Best Podcast
The Naked Yak
-
Best Morning Radio Show
The Lady La Show on KZON 101.5 FM
-
Best News Radio Station
KJZZ 91.5 FM
-
Best Republican Blog
American Freedom by Barbara
-
Best Democratic Blog
Blog for Arizona
-
Best Unpredictable Blog
Espresso Pundit
-
Best Argument Against Clean Elections
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas
-
Best KGB Move
Governor Doug Ducey's attempt to establish a state Inspector General's Office
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Best Protest
Oak Flat
-
Best Veto
SB 1445
-
Best Cold Case Arrest
Brian Patrick Miller
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Best Friend to the Homeless
Lodestar Day Resource Center
-
Best Whistleblowin' Millennial
Sarah Beattie
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Best Public Information Officer
Arizona Department of Transportation public information staff
-
Best TV Newscaster
Brandon Lee, KTVK Channel 3
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Best Citizen
Leonard Clark
-
Best Power Couple
Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh and State Senator John Kavanagh
-
Best Anticipated Power Couple
Jai and Suriya at the Phoenix Zoo
-
Best Politician
Jeff Dial
-
Best Storyteller
Kim Porter
-
Best Drag Queen
Olivia Gardens
-
Best Lowbrow Artist
Scott Wolf
-
Best Vajazzling
Samantha Lyn Aasen
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Best Fashion Designer
Natasha Duran-Lynch
-
Best Dancer
Carley Conder
-
Best Playwright
Richard Warren
-
Best Actor
Todd Michael Isaac in Biloxi Blues
-
Best Actress
Isabell Monk O'Connor in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
-
Best Worth-the-Wait Theater Production
Nicole Belit in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
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Best Proof that Audience Participation Can Work
Ron May in One Man, Two Guvnors
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Best Attempt to Save a Crummy Romeo and Juliet
Richard Baird at Arizona Theatre Company
-
Best Performance by an Actor Playing a Talking Bird
Austin Kiehle in Stray Cat Theatre's Year of the RoosterThe Bridge Initiative
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Best Christmas Show
Phoenix Metropolitan Men's Chorus
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Best Place to Catch the Summer Solstice (in the Comfort of A/C)
Burton Barr Central Library
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Best Use of Crowdfunding for the Arts
The Bridge Initiative
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Best Nature Photographer
Petra Fromme, ASU
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Best Local to Follow on Instagram
Mark Henle
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Best Downtown Shutterbug on Instagram
@downindowntown
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Best Place for a Photo Shoot
Phoenix Warehouse District
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Best New Warehouse Space
The Croft
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Best Ghost Town
Gold King Mine and Ghost Town
-
Best People Watching
Arizona Renaissance Festival
-
Best Tourist Attraction
Taliesin West
-
Best Urban Legend
Frying an Egg on the Sidewalk
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Best Mural
The Painted Desert
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Best Holiday Attraction
Las Noches de Las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
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Best Desert Art Studio
Cattle Track Arts Compound
-
Best iPhone 6 Photo
Andrew Pielage
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Best Collection of Desert Flora and Fauna
Arizona State University Natural History Collections
-
Best Place to Map Out Your Desert Exploration
Arizona Room, on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library
-
Best Artist Farmer
Matthew Moore
-
Best Haboob Photographer
Mike Olbinski
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Best Use of Desert Topography
Mary Shindell
-
Best Rumored Snack for Your Desert Plant
Bong water
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Best Green Patch in the Desert
Steele Indian School Park
-
Best Quick Fix When You're Homesick for the Desert
@desert_oasis on Instagram
-
Best Way to Teach Kids About the Desert
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
-
Best Spot to Photograph Haboobs
The turnaround on East Valle Vista Road
-
Best Bird Sighting
Portal birds by Koryn Woodward Wasson and Jamie Chandler
-
Best Hidden Gem That You'll Likely Never See
Roden Crater
-
Best Use of Canals for Something Other Than Transporting Water
Scottsdale Public Art
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Fun & Games
-
Best Sports Legend
Randy Johnson
-
Best Budding Baseball Superstar
Yasmany Tomás
-
Best Sports Superstar
Paul Goldschmidt
-
Best Bad Girl in Sports
Brittney Griner
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Best Bad Boy in Sports
Daryl Washington
-
Best Little Man in Sports
John Brown
-
Best Linchpin in Sports
Carson Palmer
-
Best Pitching Sensation
Brad Ziegler
-
Best Center Tandem
Tyson Chandler and Alex Len
-
Best Broadcast Duo in Valley Sports
Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly
-
Best Head Coach
Bruce Arians
-
Best New Face in Local Sports
Bobby Hurley
-
Best Sports Genius Who Got Away
Steve Kerr
-
Best Place to See a Spring Training Game
Scottsdale Stadium
-
Best Hotel Pool
Arizona Biltmore
-
Best Water Park
Big Surf
-
Best Casino
Talking Stick Resort
-
Best Arcade
StarFighters Arcade
-
Best Bowling
Let It Roll Bowl
-
Best Miniature Golf
Golfland Sunsplash
-
Best Golf Course
The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale
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Best Rock-Climbing Gym
Phoenix Rock Gym
-
Best Waterfall
Tonto Natural Bridge Falls
-
Best Place to See the Sunrise
Hot air balloon ride
-
Best Desert Retreat
Silent Sundays at South Mountain
-
Best Place to See Wildflowers
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
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Best Desert Motorcycle Ride
Bartlett Dam
-
Best Place to Appreciate the Dry Heat
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Best Mountain Bike Ride
Desert Classic Trail
-
Best Desert Drive
Four Peaks Trail
-
Best Bird Watching
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
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Best Place to See a Cactus
Saguaro Cactus 101 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
-
Best Rock Climbing
Lookout Mountain Preserve
-
Best Trail Ride
Ponderosa Stables
-
Best Hiking Trail
Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle in the Superstitions
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Best Place to Watch the Sunset
South Mountain
-
Best Western Stables
MacDonald's Ranch
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Best Bouldering
Oak Flat Campground in the Tonto National Forest
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Goods & Services
-
Best Coffee House
Giant Coffee
-
Best Iced Coffee
Peixoto Coffee
-
Best Coffee Roaster
Press Coffee Roasters
-
Best Distillery
Arizona Distilling Company
-
Best Place to Buy Wine by the Bottle
AZ Wine Co.
-
Best Liquor Store
Sun Devil Liquor
-
Best Head Shop
Herb'n Legend
-
Best Medical-Marijuana Dispensary
Harvest of Tempe
-
Best Medical-Marijuana Strain
Afghan Kush
-
Best Medical-Marijuana Edibles
Bhang Chocolates
-
Best Place to Buy a Skull
Curious Nature
-
Best Bead Store
Al's Beads and Silver Jewelry
-
Best Knitting Supplies
Jessica Knits
-
Best Art Supply Store
Blick Art Materials
-
Best Comic Book Shop
All About Books and Comics
-
Best Bookstore
Changing Hands Bookstore
-
Best Used Bookstore
The Bookshop
-
Best Collectible Books
By the Book
-
Best Record Store for Vinyl
Record Revival
-
Best Record Store for CDs
Revolver Records
-
Best Shopping on Mill Avenue
Moonage Tempe
-
Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row
MADE Art Boutique
-
Best Shopping on Grand Avenue
11th Monk3y Industries
-
Best Mall
Scottsdale Quarter
-
Best Costume Store
Easley's Fun Shop
-
Best Improv Class
Torch Theatre
-
Best Drop-In Adult Ballet Class
The School of Ballet Arizona
-
Best Belly Dance Class
Toolbox Dance Studio
-
Best Bike Shop
Trailhead Bike Café
-
Best Running Store
Runner's Den
-
Best Cowboy Boots
Espinoza Boot Maker
-
Best Denim
Diego Milano
-
Best Men's Boutique
HUB Clothing
-
Best Boutique
Frances
-
Best Gift Shop
Bunky Boutique
-
Best Candles
Standard Wax
-
Best Jewelry
Mother of Gideon
-
Best Adult Clothing Resale Shop
My Sister's Closet
-
Best Kids' Clothing Resale
Love Child
-
Best Kids' Clothing
Baby Teith
-
Best Jonathan Adler Endorsement
Jessica Rowe
-
Best DIY T-Shirts
Brand X Custom T-Shirts
-
Best T-Shirts
State Forty Eight
-
Best Mattress
Tuft & Needle
-
Best Beauty Supply Line
Flora Apothecary
-
Best Beauty Supply Store
Citrine Natural Beauty Bar
-
Best Nail Art
Stash House
-
Best Spa
Camelback Inn
-
Best Pet Groomer
Wag 'N Wash
-
Best Nursery
Whitfill Nursery
-
Best Florist
Camelback Flowershop
-
Best Florist Delivery
Community Florist
-
Best Dollar Store
Dollar Tree
-
Best Goodwill
Goodwill Redesign Scottsdale
-
Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing
Antique Sugar
-
Best Antiques Mall
Brass Armadillo
-
Best Place to Buy Antiques on a Budget
Ilona's Antiques
-
Best Place to Buy High-End Antiques
Rare Lion
-
Best Midcentury Antiques
Retro Ranch
-
Best Midcentury Design
Modern on Melrose
-
Best Midcentury Modern Furniture
Red Modern Furniture
-
Best Midcentury Modern Picker
Dominic Fasano
-
Best Crash Course in Desert Survival
Ancient Pathways LLC
-
Best Desert Plant Boutique
The Bosque
-
Best Place to Buy a Cactus
Phoenix Desert Nursery
-
Best Place to Build Your Car in the Desert
Local Motors
-
Best Thing Keeping the Desert Alive
Native Seed/SEARCH
-
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La Vida
-
Best Work in Progress on the Arizona Border
Repellent Fence by Postcommodity
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Best Cultural Mash-Up
Latino-Jewish Seder
-
Best Weekly Flamenco
Flamenco Por La Vida at Crescent Ballroom
-
Best Latin Club
La Flor de Calabaza
-
Best Latin Night
Mijana
-
Best Alt-Latino Dance Night
Clandestino
-
Best Margarita
House Margarita at Paz Cantina
-
Best Upscale Mexican Restaurant
Mejico Cocina Mejicana
-
Best Tortillas
Carolina's Mexican Food
-
Best Salsa
La 15 y Salsas
-
Best Guacamole
Cocina 10 at Crescent Ballroom
-
Best Beans
Asadero Norte de Sonora
-
Best Elote
Tortas Paquime
-
Best Quesadilla
Luncha Libre Gourmet Food Truck
-
Best Chilaquiles
Los Reyes de la Torta
-
Best Breakfast Burrito
El Norteño
-
Best Burrito
Rito's
-
Best Tacos
Mercado y Carnicería Cuernavaca
-
Best Enchiladas
Pitic
-
Best Tamales
Azteca Bakeries & Restaurant
-
Best Tortas
Tortas El Güero
-
Best Sonoran Hot Dogs
Nogales Hot Dog
-
Best Pozole
Pozoleria Guerrero
-
Best Mexican Seafood
El Pacifico Restaurante y Pescaderia
-
Best Carne Asada
Tacos Sonora Grill
-
Best Carnicería
Carnicería Sonora
-
Best Mexican Grocery Store
Los Altos Ranch Market
-
Best Panaderia
Panaderia y Tortilleria Guerrero
-
Best Horchata
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
-
Best Churro
Barrio Cafe
-
Best Raspados
Raspados Paradise Mexican Restaurant
-
Best Paletas
Paletas Betty
-
Best Mexican Candy Shop
Dulceria Arcoiris
-
Best Piñata Shop
Importaciones Valentinas
-
Best Yerberia
Yerberia Botanica Gloria 2
-
Best Place to Buy Mexican Furniture
Casa Decor
-
Best Place to Buy Mexican Tchotchkes
Mercado Mexico
-
Best Place to Buy Day of the Dead Treasures
Purple Lizard Boutique
-
Best Nopales Dish
Queso Fundido at Asi Es La Vida
-
Best Agave-Spirit Cocktail
"El Ultimo" at Last Drop Bar at The Hermosa Inn
-
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Food & Drink
-
Best New Restaurant
Forno 301 Pizzeria
-
Best Chef
Silvana Salcido Esparza
-
Best Culinary Adventure
Blank Space at Crudo
-
Best Food Truck
Luncha Libre
-
Best Place to Take a Foodie
Noble Eatery
-
Best Place to Take a Scenester
DeSoto Central Market
-
Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner
Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain
-
Best Authentic Arizona Restaurant
Rancho Pinot
-
Best Steak House
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician
-
Best English Pub
George & Dragon Pub
-
Best Irish Pub
Rula Bula
-
Best French Restaurant
Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge
-
Best German Restaurant
Brat Haus
-
Best Italian Restaurant
Marcellino Ristorante
-
Best Italian Deli
Niccoli's
-
Best Colombian Restaurant
La Tiendita Cafe
-
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Princess Market and Deli
-
Best Puerto Rican Restaurant
FrinGo's Kitchen
-
Best Indian Restaurant
Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen
-
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Da Vang Coffee Shop
-
Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Rama
-
Best Korean Restaurant
HoDoRi
-
Best Chinese Restaurant
New Hong Kong Restaurant
-
Best Japanese Restaurant
Hana Japanese Eatery
-
Best Soul Food Restaurant
Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe
-
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Flower Child
-
Best Vegan Restaurant
24 Carrots
-
Best Gluten-Free Restaurant
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen
-
Best Gluten-Free Bakery
Gluten Free Creations Bakery and Caffette
-
Best Breakfast
Matt's Big Breakfast
-
Best Sunday Brunch
The Gladly
-
Best Downtown Lunch
Nobuo at Teeter House
-
Best High Tea
Arizona Biltmore
-
Best Patio Dining
Fez
-
Best Lounge Food
Linger Longer Lounge
-
Best Place to Eat at the Bar
Dick's Hideaway
-
Best Restaurant for Kids
Beckett's Table
-
Best Romantic Restaurant
The House Brasserie
-
Best Hot Sauce
Homeboy's Hot Sauce
-
Best Vegetables
Crepe Bar
-
Best Caesar Salad
Alexi's Grill
-
Best Pickles
Lillie Mae's Blue Ribbon Pickled Garden
-
Best Octopus
Virtù Honest Craft
-
Best Seafood
Little Cleo's Seafood Legend
-
Best Ramen
Posh Improvisational Cuisine
-
Best Sushi
Sushi J
-
Best Dim Sum
Great Wall Cuisine
-
Best Fried Chicken
Phoenix Public Market Cafe
-
Best Wings
Monkey Pants Bar and Grill
-
Best BBQ
Little Miss BBQ
-
Best Hamburger
The Standard at The Stand
-
Best Grilled Cheese
Pig's Meow
-
Best Hot Dog
The Pittsburgher at Wimpy's Paradise
-
Best Sandwich
Meatloaf Sandwich at Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen and Bakery
-
Best Gourmet Pizza
Pizzeria Bianco
-
Best Pizza Slice
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
-
Best Crepes
Jobot
-
Best Bread
Noble Bread
-
Best Bagel
Nocawich
-
Best Doughnut
Welcome Chicken + Donuts
-
Best Cupcake
Urban Cookies
-
Best Pastries
Essence Bakery
-
Best Chocolate
Zak's Chocolate
-
Best Bakery
Karl's Quality Bakery
-
Best Desserts
Cowboy Ciao
-
Best Gelato
Dolce Vita Gelato
-
Best Ice Cream
Sweet Republic
-
Best Candy Store
Sweeties
-
Best Juice Bar
Juby True
-
Best Farmers Market
Uptown Farmers Market
-
Best Market
Baiz Market Place
-
Best Desert Farm
Duncan Family Farms
-
Best Desert-Inspired Menu
FnB Restaurant
-
Best Desert-Inspired Desserts
Super Chunk Sweets and Treats
-
Best Date Shake
Couscous Express
-
Best Desert View
Talavera Restaurant
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Nightlife
-
Best Old School Cocktails
Crudo
-
Best New School Cocktails
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
-
Best Whiskey Bar
The Gladly
-
Best Barrel-Aged Cocktail
Fernet-Chu Picchu at Citizen Public House
-
Best Bloody Mary
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
-
Best Happy Hour
The Clever Koi
-
Best Place for a Twilight Drink
Last Drop Bar
-
Best Place for After-Dinner Drinks
Counter Intuitive
-
Best Brewery
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
-
Best Local Beer
White Russian Imperial Stout at SunUp Brewing Co.
-
Best Rosé in a Can
Dos Cabezas Sparkling Pink
-
Best New Wine Label
Provisioner
-
Best Tasting Room
Lawrence Dunham Vineyards
-
Best Wine Bar
The Tavern
-
Best Bartender
Andrew Calisterio, Crudo
-
Best Female Vocalist
Teneia
-
Best Male Vocalist
Chris Powers of Razer
-
Best Local Band
Fairy Bones
-
Best Platinum Single by a Local Artist
"Come With Me Now" by Kongos
-
Best Local Music Label
President Gator Records
-
Best Local Country Band
Tommy Ash Band
-
Best Band We'd Like to Steal From Tucson
Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta
-
Best Local Rapper
Futuristic
-
Best Turntablist
DJ Akshen
-
Best DJ
Mija
-
Best Nightclub
BLUR Nightclub
-
Best New Nightclub
Livewire
-
Best New Venue
Valley Bar
-
Best Rebooted Venue
The Rebel Lounge
-
Best Move
Tongue Tied at Linger Longer Lounge
-
Best Venue for Local Acts
Yucca Tap Room
-
Best Venue for National Acts
Crescent Ballroom
-
Best Rock Club
The Lost Leaf
-
Best Blues Club
Rhythm Room
-
Best Country Bar
Norton's Country Corner
-
Best Rockabilly Bar
The Blooze Bar
-
Best Dive Bar
The Royale Lounge
-
Best Punk Bar
Rips Ales & Cocktails
-
Best Arena Show
U2 at US Airways Center
-
Best Lesbian Bar
Cash Inn Country
-
Best Gay Dance Club
BS West
-
Best Pool Hall
Mill Cue Club
-
Best Sports Bar
Devil's Advocate
-
Best Place to See a Comedy Show
Stand Up Live
-
Best Jukebox
Shady's
-
Best Karaoke
Geisha A Go Go
-
Best Dance Floor
Char's Has the Blues
-
Best Dance Night
The Palace, Last Saturdays at FilmBar
-
Best Live Show
Playboy Manbaby
-
Best Club Show
Beacher's Madhouse at BLUR Nightclub in Scottsdale
-
Best Theater Show
Primus at Orpheum Theater
-
Best Local Music Showcase on the Radio
KJZZ's Tiny Desert Concert
-
Best Oldies Radio Program
Cruising with the Manic Hispanic on KAJM 104.3 FM
-
Best Jazz Radio Show
Classic Jazz with Blaise Lantana on KJZZ 91.5 FM
-
Best Rock Radio Station
KDKB 93.3 FM
-
Best Classic Rock Radio Station
KCDX 103.1 FM
-
Best Oldies Radio Station
KAZG 1440 AM
-
Best R&B Radio Station
KAJM 104.3 FM
-
Best Country Radio Station
KSWG 96.3 FM
-
Best Hip-Hop Radio Station
KNRJ 101.1 FM
-
Best Internet Radio
Radio Phoenix
-
Best Pirate Radio Station
KWFUCC 87.9 FM
-
Best Arizona Terroir Beer
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.'s Berliner Weisse
-
Best Arizona Terroir Spirit
AZ Distilling Co.'s Desert Dry Gin
-
Best Wine For Hot Weather
Sand-Reckoner "W"
-
Best Use of the Desert in a Music Video
Tommy Ash's "Yodelin' Blues"
-
Best Blossom You Won't See Coming
Night-Blooming Cactus
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Readers' Choice
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Readers' Choice: Best Coffee House
Cartel Coffee & Beer House
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Readers' Choice: Best New Restaurant
Union Barrelhouse
-
Readers' Choice: Best Old School Cocktails
Durant's
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Readers' Choice: Best Chef
Kevin Binkley
-
Readers' Choice: Best New School Cocktails
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
-
Readers' Choice: Best Food Truck
Short Leash
-
Readers' Choice: Best Happy Hour
Salty Señorita
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy Wine by the Bottle
Total Wine
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take a Foodie
Rehab Burger Therapy
-
Readers' Choice: Best Liquor Store
Total Wine
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take a Scenester
Valley Bar
-
Readers' Choice: Best Head Shop
Sky High Smoke Shop
-
Readers' Choice: Best Margarita
Salty Señorita
-
Readers' Choice: Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner
House of Tricks
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Readers' Choice: Best Authentic Arizona Restaurant
Carolina's Mexican Food
-
Readers' Choice: Best Brewery
Four Peaks
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Readers' Choice: Best Home Tour
Roosevelt Historic Tour
-
Readers' Choice: Best Medical-Marijuana Dispensary
Herbal Wellness Center
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Readers' Choice: Best Upscale Mexican Restaurant
The Mission
-
Readers' Choice: Best Steak House
Durant's
-
Readers' Choice: Best Tortillas
Carolina's Mexican Food
-
Readers' Choice: Best English Pub
The Cornish Pasty
-
Readers' Choice: Best Irish Pub
Rosie McCaffrey's
-
Readers' Choice: Best French Restaurant
Vincent on Camelback
-
Readers' Choice: Best First Friday Hangout
Roosevelt Row
-
Readers' Choice: Best German Restaurant
Haus Murphy's
-
Readers' Choice: Best Wine Bar
Postino Winecafe
-
Readers' Choice: Best Art Gallery
Modified Arts
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Readers' Choice: Best Italian Restaurant
Venezia's Pizzeria
-
Readers' Choice: Best Comic Book Shop
Ash Ave Comics and Books
-
Readers' Choice: Best Bookstore
Changing Hands Bookstore
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Readers' Choice: Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Burrito
Carolina's Mexican Food
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Readers' Choice: Best Casino
Talking Stick Resort
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Readers' Choice: Best Local Band
Black Bottom Lighters
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Readers' Choice: Best Arcade
Dave & Buster's
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Readers' Choice: Best Tacos
Joyride
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Readers' Choice: Best Indian Restaurant
Jewel of the Crown
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Readers' Choice: Best Record Store for Vinyl
Zia Record Exchange
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Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho Thanh
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Readers' Choice: Best Record Store for CDs
Zia Record Exchange
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Readers' Choice: Best Luxury Movie Theater
AMC Dine-In Theatres Esplanade 14
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Mill Avenue
Hippie Gypsy
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Readers' Choice: Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Basil
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Readers' Choice: Best Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Korean Restaurant
Takamatsu
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row
Bud's Glass Joint
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Readers' Choice: Best Arts Festival
Tempe Arts Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Chinese Restaurant
Jade Palace
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Readers' Choice: Best Music Festival
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Shopping on Grand Avenue
ThirdSpace
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Readers' Choice: Best DJ
Elite
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Readers' Choice: Best Japanese Restaurant
Hana Japanese Eatery
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to See the Sunrise
Camelback Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Beer Festival
Tour de Fat
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Readers' Choice: Best Soul Food Restaurant
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
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Readers' Choice: Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Valley Bar
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Readers' Choice: Best Vegan Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Culinary Festival
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
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Readers' Choice: Best Gluten-Free Restaurant
Pita Jungle
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Readers' Choice: Best Bike Shop
Slippery Pig
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Readers' Choice: Best Gluten-Free Bakery
Nami
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Readers' Choice: Best Mountain Bike Ride
South Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Breakfast
Matt's Big Breakfast
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Readers' Choice: Best Desert Drive
Sedona
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Readers' Choice: Best Venue for Local Acts
Crescent Ballroom
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Readers' Choice: Best Sunday Brunch
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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Readers' Choice: Best Venue for National Acts
Crescent Ballroom
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Readers' Choice: Best Downtown Lunch
Mother Bunch Brewery
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to See a Cactus
Desert Botanical Garden
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Readers' Choice: Best Rock Club
Crescent Ballroom
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Readers' Choice: Best Blues Club
Rhythm Room
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Readers' Choice: Best Rock Climbing
AZ on the Rocks
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Readers' Choice: Best Country Bar
Handlebar J
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Readers' Choice: Best Hiking Trail
Camelback Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Rockabilly Bar
Yucca Tap Room
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Readers' Choice: Best Dive Bar
Yucca Tap Room
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Watch the Sunset
South Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Lesbian Bar
Rainbow Cactus
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Readers' Choice: Best Bouldering
Camelback Mountain
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Readers' Choice: Best Gay Dance Club
Charlie's
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Readers' Choice: Best Romantic Restaurant
Elements
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Readers' Choice: Best Nopales Dish
Barrio Cafe
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Readers' Choice: Best Pool Hall
Mill Cue Club
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Readers' Choice: Best Sports Bar
Zipps Sports Grill
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to See a Comedy Show
Tempe Improv
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Readers' Choice: Best Jukebox
The Cornish Pasty
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Readers' Choice: Best Karaoke
The Grapevine
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Readers' Choice: Best Dance Floor
Readers' Choice: Crescent Ballroom
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Readers' Choice: Best Sushi
Hana Japanese Eatery
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Readers' Choice: Best Ramen
Republic Ramen
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Readers' Choice: Best Spa
Sanctuary on Camelback
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Readers' Choice: Best Wings
Zipps Sports Grill
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Readers' Choice: Best Hamburger
Rehab Burger Therapy
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Readers' Choice: Best Gourmet Pizza
Pizzeria Bianco
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Readers' Choice: Best Bakery
Noble Bread
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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy a Cactus
Moon Valley Nursery
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Readers' Choice: Best Ice Cream
Sweet Republic
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Readers' Choice: Best Farmers Market
Phoenix Public Market
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Readers' Choice: Best People Watching
Sky Harbor International Airport
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Readers' Choice: Best Desert View
Sanctuary on Camelback
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