The Vintage & Handmade Market Community
Best Tourist Attraction
SAN DIEGO ZOO
Honorable Mention:
Balboa Park, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, The Midway
Best Annual Event
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
Honorable Mention:
Comic Con, Street Scene, Gay Pride, Over the Line
Best Public Park
BALBOA PARK
Honorable Mention:
Kate Sessions Park, Mission Bay Park, Presidio Park, Chicano Park
Best San Diego Monument
CORONADO BRIDGE
Honorable Mention: Cabrillo Monument, Mt. Soledad, Chicano Park Murals, Star of India
Best Beach
PACIFIC BEACH
Honorable Mention:
Windansea, Black's, Mission Beach, Moonlight Beach
Best Theme Park
SEA WORLD
Honorable Mention:
San Diego Zoo, SD Wild Animal Park, Belmont Park, Legoland
Best Golf Course
TORREY PINES
11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
Balboa, Coronado, Maderas, Willow Glen at Sycuan
Best San Diego Sports Team
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Honorable Mention:
San Diego Padres, San Diego State Aztecs, SoCal Scorpions, University of San Diego Toreros
Best San Diego Athlete
LADAINIAN TOMLINSON
Honorable Mention:
Trevor Hoffman, Jake Peavy, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Shawn Merriman
Best College or University
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Honorable Mention:
UCSD, University of San Diego, San Diego City College, Cal State San Marcos
Best Vocational School
THE ART INSTITUTE
Honorable Mention:
University of Phoenix, National University, Chapman College, Coleman College
Health, Fitness & Beauty
Best Hair Salon
THE ELECTRIC CHAIR
4944 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
The Garage Salon, Disconnected, Say Lula, Details Hair Salon
BEST YOGA
YOGA ONE
1150 Seventh Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Bikrams, Bird Rock Yoga, Ginseng Yoga, San Diego Yoga
Best Day Spa
LA COSTA RESORT & SPA
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad
Honorable Mention:
La Jolla Day Spa, Spa Tiki, Catamaran Spa, Walter Todd
Best Tanning Salon
CALIFORNIA TAN
3663 Midway Drive, Point Loma
Honorable Mention:
Hollywood Tans, Aztec Tan, Ocean Beach Tanning Club, Sun Lounge
Best Massage
CATAMARAN SPA
3999 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach
Honorable Mention:
The Knot Stop, Gaia Day Spa, Spa Velia, Walter Todd
Best Tattoo Parlor
AVALON TATTOO
1035 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Apogee, Big City Tattoo, Tower Tattoo, Body Marks Tattoo
Best Piercing Place
APOGEE
4944 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
Enigma, Church of Steel, Melrose Exchange, Edgewater
Best Work-Out Gym
24 HOUR FITNESS
www.24hourfitness.com
Honorable Mention:
Frog's Club One, LA Fitness, Powerhouse, The Sporting Club
Best Boxing Gym
THE BOXING CLUB
Honorable Mention:
City Boxing, Undisputed, Knockout Fitness Club, Top Ten Boxing
Best Lasik Surgeon
KAWESCH LASER CENTERS
4520 Executive Drive, University City
Honorable Mention:
Lasik Vision Institute, Advanced Opthomology, Global Laser Vision Center, Flowers Vision Institute
Best Chiropractor
SPENCE CHIROPRACTIC
8555 Station Village Lane, Mission Valley
Honorable Mention:
San Diego Chiropractic Group, Buechel Chiropractic Center, Life Within Family Chiro Center, Rios Chiropractic
Shopping & Services
Best Hotel
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
Honorable Mention:
La Valencia, Paradise Point, Horton Grand, The Catamaran
Best Luxury Hotel
W HOTEL
421 West B St., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
The Ivy, Tower 23, Hotel Solamar
Best Antique Store
OCEAN BEACH ANTIQUE MALL
4847 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
India Street Antiques, Newport Antique Center, La Mesa Antique Mall, Cottage Antiques
Best Smoke Shop
THE BLACK
5017 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
Puff n Stuff, The High Road, Woody's, Vishions
Best Liquor Store
CREST LIQUOR
3787 Ingraham St., Crown Point
Honorable Mention:
Chris Liquor, Par Liquor, Chips Liquor, Del Mesa Liquor
Best Pet Store
PETCO
www.petco.com
Honorable Mention:
Petsmart, Uptown Pets, Pet Kingdom, Pet World
Best Skate Shop
HANGER 94
5270 Jackson Drive, La Mesa
Honorable Mention:
Pacific Drive, Sector 9, Overload, Street Machine
Best Surf Shop
OCEAN BEACH SURF SHOP
4885 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
South Coast, Mitch's Surf Shop, Hansen's, Clairemont Surf
Best Bike Shop
MISSION HILLS BIKES
141 West Washington St., Mission Hills
Honorable Mention:
Performance Bicycle, Thomas Bike Shop, Cal Coast
Best Eyewear
SUNGLASS & OPTICAL WAREHOUSE
3450 Kurtz St., Point Loma
4488 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa
8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
Sunglass Hut, San Diego Optical, Hillcrest Optical, Uptown Optometry
Best Adult Bookstore
F STREET
Various locations
Honorable Mention:
Hustler Store, Dr. Loves, The Crypt, Jolar Cinema
Best Independent CD Store
M-THEORY MUSIC
915 West Washington St., Mission Hills
Honorable Mention:
Lou's Records, Spin Records, Access Hip Hop, Record City
Best Chain CD Store
MUSIC TRADER
13240 Poway Road, Poway
3112 Midway Drive, Point Loma
6663 El Cajon Blvd., College Area
481 Broadway, Chula Vista
1277 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
443 Broadway, El Cajon
Honorable Mention:
Best Buy, Border's, Wherehouse, FYE
Best Used CD Store
LOU'S RECORDS
434 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
Honorable Mention:
Music Trader, Record City, Cow, Press Play Connection
Best Record Store to Buy Vinyl
OFF THE RECORD
2912 University Ave., North Park
Honorable Mention:
Lou's Records, Record City, California Sound & Lights
Best Music Equipment Store
GUITAR CENTER
8825 Murray Drive, La Mesa
712 Center Drive, San Marcos
Honorable Mention:
Guitar Trader, Apex Music, Buffalo Bros Guitars, Old Time Music
Best Local Men's Clothing Store
THE RIVER
1020 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Men's Warehouse, Tilly's, Sugar, Pure Boutique
Best Local Women's Clothing Store
KATE ROSS
3013 University Ave., North Park
Honorable Mention:
American Apparel, Neighbourhood, Fresh, Mimi & Red
Best Vintage Clothing Store
BUFFALO EXCHANGE
1007 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
3862 5th Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Frock You, Wear It Again Sam, Rags, Vintage Religion
Best Place to buy a Bathing Suit
PILAR'S BEACHWEAR
3745 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach
Honorable Mention:
Gone Bananas, South Coast, Good Life Boutique, Pt. Loma Boardroom
Best Art Supply
BLICK
1844 India St., Little Italy
Honorable Mention:
Michael's Arts & Crafts, Rhino Art Co., Artist & Craftsman Supply, South Sun
Best Comic-Book Store
ON COMIC GROUND
1629 University Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Comics n Stuff, Comikaze, Galactic Comics, Southern California Comics
Best Independent Bookstore
ADAMS AVENUE BOOKSTORE
3502 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
Honorable Mention:
Warwicks, Bluestocking Books, Controversial Bookstore, Pennywise Books Pacific Beach
Best Independent Furniture Store
UNDERGROUND FURNITURE
1345 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Mixture, Z Gallerie, Design Within Reach, Avitatt
Best Furniture Store
JEROME'S FURNITURE
1190 West Morena Blvd., Bay Park
333 North Johnson, El Cajon
10724 Treena Court, Scripps Ranch
780 Los Vallecitos Ave., San Marcos
Honorable Mention:
Ikea, Mor Furniture for Less, Creative Futons
Best Mattress Store
BANNER MATTRESS
www.bannermattress.net
Honorable Mention:
Sleep Train, Matress Discounters, Healthy Back Store, Mattress Gallery
Best Bead Store
SOUTH SUN PRODUCTS
8601 Aero Drive, Kearny Mesa
Honorable Mention:
The Black Bead, Shepherdess Beads, Amonsite Jewelry & Beads, The Bouncing Bead
Best Auto Dealer
MOSSY NISSAN
2700 National City Blvd., National City
Honorable Mention:
Bob Baker Volkswagon, Pacific Honda, Kearny Mesa Scion, Saturn Kearny Mesa
Best Motorcycle Shop
HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES
4904 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
1725 Hacienda Drive, Vista
Honorable Mention:
Best Oil Change
JIFFY LUBE
Honorable Mention:
Evan's Tire, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Econo Lube n' Tune, Big O Tires
Best Bank
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
Honorable Mention:
Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Mission Federal Credit Union, Union Bank of California
Best Bail Bond Company
KING STAHLMAN BAIL BONDS
www.kingstahlman.com
Honorable Mention:
Aladdin Bail Bonds, Empire Bail Bonds, Absolute Bail Bonds, All Pro Bail Bonds
Best Law Firm
PACIFIC LAW CENTER
4225 Executive Square, La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
The DUI Guys: Philip L. Gagnon Jr, Law offices of Kerry Steigerwalt & Associates, Mr. DUI: Eugene Ellis, Law offices of James Bickford
Eats
Best Romantic Restaurant
GEORGE'S AT THE COVE
1250 Prospect St., La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
Marine Room, Bali Hai, Lamont Street Grill, Po Pazzo
Best Restaurant to Impress a First Date
DUSSINI MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
275 5th Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
The Prado, Mr. A's, Oceanaire, Jrdn
Best Breakfast Spot
THE BROKEN YOLK
1851 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
884 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista
Honorable Mention:
Hash House A Go Go, The Mission, Antique Row Café, Richard Walkers Pancake House
Best Sunday Brunch
HASH HOUSE A GO-GO
3628 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Hotel del Coronado, 94th Aero Squadron, Humphrey's, DZ Akins
Best Late-Night Eatery
BRIAN'S EATERY
828 Sixth Ave., Downtown
1451 Washington St., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
City Deli, Commonwealth Café, Denny's, Rudfords
Best Cheap Eats
RUBIO'S FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
www.rubios.com
Honorable Mention:
Sushi Deli, El Zarape, Pokez, Chicken Pie Shop
Best Cajun Restaurant
BUD'S LOUISIANA FOOD SHOPPE
2034 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy
Honorable Mention:
Chateau Orleans, Gulf Coast Grill, New Orleans Creole Café, Magnolia's
Best Chinese Restaurant
MANDARIN HOUSE
2604 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
PF Chang's, Manadrin House, Jasmine, Red Pearl, China Inn
Best Italian Restaurant
DIMILLE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3492 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
Honorable Mention:
Old Venice, Mama Mia's, Venetian, Marino's
Best Italian Bistro
BUSALACCHI'S RISTORANTE
3683 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Buon Appetito, The Godfather, Piatti's, Bella Luna
Best Sushi Restaurant
HARNEY SUSHI
3964 Harney St., Old Town
Honorable Mention:
Ono Sushi, Sushi Deli, Sushi on the Rock, Ra Sushi
Best Thai Restaurant
TASTE OF THAI
527 University Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Lotus Thai, Amarin, Rama, Royal Thai
Best Indian Restaurant
BOMBAY
3975 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Monsoon, Star of India, Royal India, India Princess
Best Greek Restaurant
DAPHNE'S GREEK CAFE
Several locations
www.daphnesgreekcafe.com
Honorable Mention:
Cafe Athena, Aesops Table, Olympic Café, Country Kabob
Best Spanish Restaurant
CAFÉ SEVILLA
555 Fourth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Ole Madrid, Costa Brava, Tapas Picasso, La Gran Tapa
Best Mexican Restaurant
OLD TOWN MEXICAN CAFÉ
2489 San Diego Ave., Old Town
Honorable Mention:
Casa Guadalajara, Gringo's, Ortega's, Tio Leo's
Best Mexican Fast Food
ROBERTO'S
Several locations
www.robertos.us
Honorable Mention:
Rubio's, Wahoo's Fish Tacos, Fred's Mexican Café, Baja Fresh
Best Steak House
DONOVAN'S
4340 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
Turf Supper Club, Ruth's Chris, Bully's, Morton's
Best Casino Buffet
VALLEY VIEW CASINO
16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center
Honorable Mention:
Viejas Harvest Buffet, Ranch House Buffet at Barona, Paipa's Oasis Buffet at Sycuan, Terrace Buffet at Pala
Best Coffeehouse
CLAIRE DE LUNE
2906 University Ave., North Park
Honorable Mention:
Zanzibar, Cafe 976, Pannikin, Krakatoa
Best New Restaurant
STARLITE
3175 India St., Middletown
Honorable Mention:
Firehouse, Bondi, The Guild, Black & Blue at Valley View
Best Bagel
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
www.einsteinbros.com
Honorable Mention:
Big City Bagel, Bruegger's, Golden Bagel, Bagel City
Best Donut
WINCHELL'S
www.winchells.com
Honorable Mention:
Sunny's Doughnut, Happy Donuts, VG's, Leaucadia Donuts
Best Fish & Chips
SHAKESPEARE'S PUB & GRILLE
3719 India St., Mission Hills
Honorable Mention:
Princess Pub, Tin Fish, The Fishery, Mister Fish & Chips
Best Burger
ROCKY'S CROWN PUB
3786 Ingraham St., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Hodad's, Tioli's Crazy Burger, The Waterfront, Nicky Rotten's
Best Barbecue
PHIL'S BBQ
3750 Sports Arena Blvd., Sports Arena
4030 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills
Honorable Mention:
Kansas City BBQ, The Barbecue House, Abby's Real Texas BBQ, Sam Woo Barbeque
Best Prime Rib
BULLY'S EAST
2401 Camino Del Rio South, Mission Valley
Honorable Mention:
The Butcher Shop, Morton's, Fleming's, Hunter Steakhouse
Best Fish Taco
SOUTH BEACH
5059 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach
Honorable Mention:
Las Olas, Wahoo Fish Tacos, Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grille, The Tin Fish
Best Seafood
THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM
400 J St., Gaslamp
Honorable Mention:
Pt. Loma Seafood, Anthony's, King's, Fishouse Veracruz
Best Pizza
WOODSTOCK'S PIZZA
6145 El Cajon Blvd., College Area
Honorable Mention:
Bronx Pizza, Filippi's, Basic, Ciro's
Best Deli
DZ AKINS
6930 Alvarado Ave., La Mesa
Honorable Mention:
The Cheese Shop, City Deli, Brown Bag Deli, Milton's
Best Sandwich Shop
THE CHEESE SHOP
627 Fourth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Grab n Go Subs, Hillcrest Sandwich Shop, Board & Brew, Chalkboard Deli
Best Vegetarian
RANCHOS NATURAL FOODS
3910 30th St., North Park
Honorable Mention:
Pokez, Sipz, Spread, Jyoti Bihanga
Best Bakery
BREAD AND CIE
350 University Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
The French Gourmet, Lemon Grove Bakery, Charlie's Best Bread, Bread on Market
Best Smoothie
JAMBA JUICE
Several locations
www.jambajuice.com
Honorable Mention:
Chronic Smoothie, OB Soothie, Smoothie King, Senor Mangos
Best Ice Cream
COLD STONE CREAMERY
Several locations
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Honorable Mention:
Gelato Vera Caffe, Ben & Jerry's, Baskin Robbins, Mariposa
Best Yogurt
PARADISE YOGURT
5664 Mission Center Road, Mission Valley
5131 College Ave., College Area
Honorable Mention:
Golden Spoon, Yogurt Mill, Yogurt Express, California Yogurt Company
Best Dessert
HEAVEN SENT DESSERTS
3001 University Ave., North Park
Honorable Mention:
Extraordinary Desserts, Cheesecake Factory, Zanzibar, Gelato Vera Caffe
Best Grocery Store
VONS
Several locations
Honorable Mention:
Ralph's, Albertson's, Stump's, Keil's
Best Health Food Store
TRADER JOE'S
Several locations
www.traderjoes.com
Honorable Mention:
Whole Foods, Henry's, OB People's Coop, Sprouts
Best Farmers Market
HILLCREST FARMERS MARKET
3960 Normal St., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Ocean Beach, North Park, Pacific Beach, Encinitas
Best Fast Food
IN-N-OUT BURGER
Several locations
Honorable Mention:
Jack in the Box, Chick-fil-a, Wendys, McDonald's
Bars, Clubs & Booze
Best Wine Bar
WINE STEALS
1243 University Ave., Hillcrest
2970 Truxtun Road, Point Loma
Honorable Mention:
The wine bar, The Wine Loft, Cask room, The Wine Lover
Best Tequila Bar
BAJA BETTY'S
1421 University Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
El Agave Tequileria, Freds, Gringos, Lime
Best Gaslamp Bar
THE MARTINI RANCH
528 F St., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Tivoli, Gaslamp Tavern, Henry's Pub, Yardhouse
Best Beach Bar
THE LIARS' CLUB
3844 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach
Honorable Mention:
The Beachcomber, Sunshine Company, Sand Bar, PB Shore Club
Best College Bar
PACIFIC BEACH BAR & GRILL
860 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Moondoggie's, Bub's Dive Bar, Plum Crazy, Cabo Cantina
Best Irish Pub
DUBLIN SQUARE
554 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp
Honorable Mention:
The Field, The Ould Sod, Blarney Stone, Hooley's
Best Patio at a Bar
TOWER 23
4551 Ocean Blvd., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Lahaina, PB Bar and Grill, Starlight, La Jolla Brewhouse
Best Open-Air Bar
ALTITUDE SKY BAR
660 K St., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
J Bar, Beach at W San Diego, Wavehouse, The Oasis at Stingaree
Best Dive Bar
THE TOWER BAR
4757 University Ave., City Heights
Honorable Mention:
The Alibi, The Silver Fox, Star Bar, Jewel Box
Best Neighborhood Bar
THE WHISTLE STOP
2236 Fern St., South Park
Honorable Mention:
Nunu's, Bluefoot, Lancer's, Hamilton's
Best Gay Bar
URBAN MO'S
308 University Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
Bourbon Street, The Brass Rail, Montage, Rich's
Best North County Bar
EN FUEGO CANTINA & GRILL
1342 Camino del Mar, Del Mar
Honorable Mention:
Hensley's Pub & Grille, Yogi's, First Street Bar, The Alley
Best Bar to See & Be Seen
AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE
4673 30th St., Normal Heights
Honorable Mention:
The Ivy Hotel, Altitude Sky Bar, Stingaree, PB Bar & Grill
Best All-Ages Music Venue
SOMA
3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Sports Arena
Honorable Mention:
House of Blues, Che Café, Lestat's, The Epicenter
Best 21+ Music Venue (San Diego)
THE CASBAH
2501 Kettner Blvd., Middletown
Honorable Mention:
House of Blues, 4th and b, Anthology
Best 21+ Music Venue (North County)
BELLY UP TAVERN
143 South Cedros Ave., Solana Beach
Honorable Mention:
Best Indoor Concert Venue
HOUSE OF BLUES
1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Cox Arena, Spreckel's Theater, Copley Symphony Hall, East County Performing Arts Center
Best Outdoor Concert Venue
HUMPHREY'S CONCERTS BY THE BAY
2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island
Honorable Mention:
Coors Amphitheatre, SDSU Open Air Theater, Bayside Embarcadero Marina Park, Viejas Concerts in the Park
Best Dance Club
STINGEREE
454 Sixth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
On Broadway, Montage, Belo, Aubergine
Best Comedy Club
THE COMDEY STORE
916 Pearl Ave., La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
The Improv at Pala, National Comedy Theatre, Comedy Palace, Comedy Co-Op
Best Strip Club
DÉJÀ VU SHOWGIRLS
Various locations
Honorable Mention:
The Hustler Club, Cheetah's, Dream Girls, Tens
Best Sports Bar
MOONDOGGIES
832 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Seau's, Oggi's, Players, Trophy's Sports Grill
Best Bar to Play Pool
DUSSINI MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
275 Fifth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Society, Jolt n Joe's, Shooters, The Hungry Stick
Best Karaoke Bar
THE LAMPLIGHTER
817 West Washington St., Mission Hills
Honorable Mention:
Gilly's, JT's Pub, The Trophy Lounge, Carriage House
Best Open Mic
LESTAT'S
3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
Honorable Mention:
South Park Bbar & Grill, RT's Longboard, Tiki House, Rebecca's Coffeehouse
Best Jukebox at a Bar
THE LIARS' CLUB
3844 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach
Honorable Mention:
The Live Wire, Cherry Bomb, The Alibi, Hamilton's
Best Domestic Beer
BUD LIGHT
Honorable Mention:
Miller Lite, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Coors Light, Budweiser
Best Imported Beer
STELLA ARTOIS
Honorable Mention:
Guinness, Corona, Newcastle, Bass Ale
Best Local Microbrewery
KARL STRAUSS
Honorable Mention:
Stone Brewing Company, Ballast Point Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing, Alpine Brewing
Best Local Beer
BALLAST POINT YELLOWTAIL PALE ALE
Honorable Mention:
Karl Strauss Red Trolley, Firehouse American Pale Ale, Pizza Port Carlsbad Cream Ale, Alpine Ale
Best Beer Selection at a Bar
HAMILTON'S TAVERN
1521 30th St., South Park
Honorable Mention:
Yardhouse, The Liars Club, The Tap Room, Neighborhood
Best Bloody Mary
WORLD FAMOUS
711 Pacific Beach Drive, Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Rosie O'Grady's, The Green Flash, Henessey's, T's café
Best Margarita
FRED'S MEXICAN CAFE
2470 San Diego Ave., Old Town
527 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp
1165 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Honorable Mention:
Baja Betty's, Ponce's Mexican Restaurant, Guadalajara Grill, Cabo Cantina
Best Happy Hour
THE LOCAL
1065 Fourth Ave., Downtown
Honorable Mention:
Cass Street Bar & Grill, Cabo Cantina, Yardhouse, Ra Sushi
Best Wine Shop
WINE STEALS
1243 University Ave., Hillcrest
2970 Truxtun Road, Point Loma
Honorable Mention:
Trader Joe's, San Diego Wine Co., The Wine Store, Wine Cellar
Best Bartender
KIM ALVAREZ at DUSSINI MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
Honorable Mention:
Patrick at the Turf Club, Kevin at Nunu's, Pete at Ccoaster Saloon, Lisa at The Jewel Box
Best Energy Drink
RED BULL
Honorable Mention:
Rockstar, Monster, Who's Your Daddy, Sobe Adrenaline Rush
Art, Culture & Media
Best Museum
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO
1100 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy
700 Prospect St., La Jolla
Honorable Mention:
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Aerospace Museum
Best Movie Theater
LANDMARK HILLCREST
3965 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest
Honorable Mention:
AMC Mission Valley, Ken Theater, Edwards Mira Mesa, Pacific Theaters Clairemont
Best Live Theatre
THE OLD GLOBE
1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park
Honorable Mention:
La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Diversionary Theatre, North Coast Repertory
Best Jazz Club
ANTHOLOGY
1337 India St., Little Italy
Honorable Mention:
Croce's Jazz Bar, Humphrey's by the Bay, Dizzy's, Onyx
Best Coffeehouse with Live Music
LESTAT'S
3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights
Honorable Mention:
Claire de Lune, Rebecca's coffeehouse, Pannikin, Cosmos Coffee Café
Best Casino
VIEJAS CASINO
5005 Willows Road, Alpine
Honorable Mention:
Barona, Sycuan, Valley View, Pala
Best Bowling Alley
KEARNY MESA BOWL
7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Kearny Mesa
Honorable Mention:
Parkway Bowl, Mira Mesa Lanes, Palomar Lanes, Eagle Bowl
Best Radio Personality
DAVE, SHELLEY & CHAINSAW - 101 KGB
Honorable Mention:
Halloran, The Mikey Show, Stacy Taylor, Scott & B.R.
Best Radio Station
FM 94/9
Honorable Mention:
KPBS, 91x, Star 94.1, KLSD
Best TV Personality
Michael Turko - KUSI 9/51
Honorable Mention:
Chrissy Russo, Mark Grant, Kathleen Bade, John Coleman
Best TV News Station
KUSI 9/51
Honorable Mention:
Fox 6, KNSD 7/39, KFMB 8, KPBS
Best TV Station
FOX 6
Honorable Mention:
KPBS, KFMB 8, KUSI 9/51, Cox Channel 4
