Check out the winners from our 1995 Best Of issue after the jump.
PEOPLE & PLACES
Best Way to Discourage Californians From Coming to Colorado: First stop Colorado Springs Readers' Choice: Bad weather
Best Use for Stapleton: Plutonium storage Readers' Choice: A racetrack
Best Local Politician: Paul Weissmann, Colorado Senate Readers' Choice: Wellington Webb
Best Conspiracy Theorist: Stew Webb
Best Speed Trap: Pena Boulevard
Best Concourse at DIA: Concourse A
Best O.J. Commentator: Dan Caplis, KTLK-AM/760
Best Local Appearance by an O.J. Witness: Kato Kaelin
Best Local Exploitation of the O.J. Trial: Brad Markussen
Best New Building (Since June 1994): Denver Central Library Readers' Choice: Coors Field
Best New Place to Make Out: The stacks, Denver Central Library
Best Place to Play Peeping Tom: Cheesman Park
Best 2001 Reference: Directional signs at DIA
Best Barbie Dream House: Copper Palace
Best Vintage Sign: Lefty Martin Appliance and TV
Best Recycled Sign: Mo Better Ribs & Soul Food
Best Marquee: Bluebird Theater
Best Synchronized Lights: Broadway
Best Night Light: Elitch's Ferris wheel
Best Pop Architecture: Grill Next Door
Best Architectural Lost Cause: American Institute of Architects, Denver Chapter
Best Surviving Bit of Urban Decay: Pride of the Rockies Flour Mill, Central Platte Valley
Best Historic Rehab (Large-Scale): Byron White U.S. Court of Appeals
Best Historic Rehab (Small-Scale): Romeo Block
Best Restoration Group: The Park People
Best History in the Making: History students, University of Colorado at Denver
Best Place to Learn Denver History: Byers-Evans House
Best Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
Best Friends an Old Fire Truck Ever Had: Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America
Best Housing Covenant: Aloha Beach development
Best Brave New World in Housing: Highline Crossing Common House Co-Housing Project
Best Student Center: Tivoli Student Union, Auraria Campus
Best Smell From the Sidewalk: All American Seasonings
Best Light-Rail Destination: 29th and Welton streets Readers' Choice: Five Points (actual)/DIA (potential)
Best Media Move: Five Points Media Center
Best Cutting-Edge Philanthropy: Tommy Lazio
Best Charitable Slam Dunk: Walter Tharp
Best Animal Philanthropist: Cajun the Cat, The Cat Care Society
Best Mousetrap: Magnum
Best Window Dressing: Buster, Jerry Breen Florists
Best Denver Zoo Animals: Howler monkeys, Tropical Discovery exhibit
Best Zoo Baby: Jasiri, lowland gorilla, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs
Best Doctor Dolittle Imitation: Michael Jurich, Prairie Wind Wild Animal Refuge, Kiowa
Best Bike Messenger: Marc Anderson
Best Fish in the Fundraising Sea: Food Bank of the Rockies
Best Place for a Husband to Sit While the Wife Shops at the Tabor Center: Skyline Park
Best Boob Man: Dr. James Bachman, Frisco Medical Center
Best Citizens of the Naked City: "The Sexiest Men of Colorado," Playgirl magazine
Best Voices in the Dark: Pete Smythe and Reynelda Muse, DIA Trains
Best Backer of the First Amendment: Joyce Meskis
Best Confession by a Retired Editor: Ralph Looney
Best Local Radio Talk-Show Host: Peter Boyles, KTLK-AM/760 Readers' Choice: Peter Boyles
Best Hair on a Local TV Personality (Male): Phil Keating, KUSA-TV/Channel 9 Readers' choice: Alan Gionet
Best Hair on a Local TV Personality (Female): Bertha Lynn, KMGH-TV/Channel 7 Readers' Choice: Aimee Sporer
Best Hair on a Local Sportscaster: Dave Logan, KOA-AM/850
Best Local TV News Anchor: Alan Gionet, KCNC/Channel 4 Readers' Choice: Aimee Sporer
Best Local TV Weathercaster: Nick Carter, KUSA-TV/Channel 9 Readers' Choice: Larry Green
Best Local TV Sportscaster: Curt Sandoval, KMGH-TV/Channel 7 Readers' Choice: Ron Zappolo
Best TV Newscast Makeover: KWGN-TV/Channel 2
Best Place to Spot TV News Sports Anchors and Their Families: Cherry Creek Mall
Best Place to Spot NBA Players and Coaches: Tabor Center Food Court
Best Local Radio DJ: Brett Saunders, KTCL-FM/93.3 Readers' Choice: Lewis and Floorwax
Best Revived Colorado Has-Been: Gary Hart, KOA-AM/850
Best Squirrel: The Capitol Hill Squirrel
Best Example of Colorado Democrats in Action: Senate Bill 94
Best Example of Colorado Republicans in Action: House Bill 1100
Best Political Flip-Flop: Don Bain
Best Ticket to Happy Holidays: Glendale Police ticket moratorium
Best Commuting Time: Roy Romer's Wild Ride
Best Way to Get Your Picture in the Paper: Solicit Prostitutes in Aurora
Best Show of School Spirit: CSU on ESPN
Best National Performance by a Local School: Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Best Celebrity Guest: Princess Di
Best Celebrity Resident: Gennifer Flowers
Best Myth About a Dead Celebrity: Buffalo Bill's Grave
Best friends of Dawn Denzer: Hirshfelds, etc.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Best Batting Cage: Batter's Box Readers' Choice: Batter Up
Best Bargain Baseball Parking: Allright Parking
Best View From Inside Coors Field: Bullpen balconies on the mezzanine
Best Coors Field Pacifier: Children's play area
Best Coors Field Art: "Evolution of the Ball", Lonnie Hanzon
Best Rockies Scorecard: Homestand Flyer
Best Concession Stand Inside Coors Field: Hot Dog, Level Three in the Clock Tower area behind Section 331 Readers' Choice: Sandlot MicroBrew
Best Foam Delivery: Bob D. Beerman
Best Vendor Outside Coors Field: Freddy's Peanuts Readers' Choice: Burrito lady at 20th and Blake
Best 10th Inning Stretch: El Chapultepec
Best Local Sports Tome: Hardwood Gold: The Rise & Fall...and Rise of the Denver Nuggets, Mike Monroe
Best Ski Book for Women: WomenSki, Claudia Carbone
Best Bowling: Limon Lanes
Best Hidden Treasure: Manitou Grand Caverns, Serpentine Drive Highway, north of Manitou Springs
Best Spelunker: Marc Hament
Best Racing Greyhound: Arjo Penn
Best Arapahoe Park Thoroughbred: Darrell Darrell
Best Jockey: Janeen Painter
Best Local Fishin' Hole: Quincy Reservoir Readers' Choice: Chatfield Reservoir
Best Little-Known Local Fishin' Hole: Lowell Ponds
Best Quickie Fishing Getaway: South Platte River at Deckers
Best Fishing Expedition: Jenny and Yankee Doodle lakes
Best Place to Flip a Disc: Edora Park
Best Place to Get Free Frisbees: Memorial Park
Best Hole on a Public Golf Course: No. 13, Eagle Golf Club Readers' Choice: No. 13, Arrowhead
Best Out-of-the-Way Driving Range: Old West Driving Range
Best Run for Your Money: The Leukemia Society's "Team in Training" program
Best Run for Your Monkey: Run for the Zoo
Best In-City Mountain Bike Trail: Cherry Creek Dirt Trails
Best Place to Put Your Mettle to the Pedal: King of the Rockies Off-Road Stage Race and Mountain Bike Festival, Winter Park Resort
Best Maps for Fearless Mountain Bikers: Latitude 40
Best Bikes for Hire: Yellow Checkered Bike Project
Best Getaway Vehicle: Colorado Association of Campgrounds, Cabins and Lodges
Best Day Hike: Cathedral Lake, White River National Forest
Best Urban Nature Hike: Boulder Creek Path
Best Wheelchair Hike: Jim Creek Nature Trail System, Winter Park Resort
Best Night Hike: Full Moon Hikes, Roxborough State Park
Best Intercontinental Link: American Discovery Trail
Best Day Trip (Cheap): Peak to Peak Highway
Best Day Trip (Expensive): Central City/Black Hawk
Best Ski Resort in Summer: Steamboat Springs
Best Mountain Weekend for Plain Folks: Leadville
Best Hot Springs: Mt. Princeton Lodge
Best Spring Fling: Great Sand Dunes National Park, San Luis Valley
Best Summer Afternoon Water Sport: Evergreen Lake
Best Place to Wing It: Wings Over the Rockies Aviation and Space Museum, Hangar One, Lowry Air Force Base
Best Patch of Urban Grass (Street View): 1801 Blake St.
Best Patch of Urban Grass (Alley View): Alley between Blake and Wazee streets
Best City Park: City Park Readers' Choice: Washington Park
Best Picnic With a View: Daniels Park, Douglas County
Best Park for Kids: Bellevue Park
Best Fort: Fort Vasquez Museum
Best Ghost Town West of the Continental Divide: Tincup
Best Ghost Town East of the Continental Divide: St. Elmo
Best In-Line Skating Spot: Meridian office complex Readers' Choice: Cherry Creek
Best Cure for a Sore Butt: In-line skating lessons Ski Tech
Best Live Sports Coverage: KCNC-TV/Channel 4
Best Easy Ski Run You're Not Embarrassed to Say You Like: Lostboy, Vail Readers' Choice: Schoolmarm at Keystone
Best Extreme Ski Run: Spiral Stairs, Telluride Readers' Choice: Drunken Frenchman at Winter Park/Pallavicini at A Basin (tie)
Best All-Around Ski Area: Breckenridge
Best Nostalgic Skiing: Ski Cooper
Best Children's Ski School: Children's Centers at Peak 8 and Peak 9, Breckenridge
Best CU Football Player (We Hope): Koy Detmer
Best CSU Football Player: Greg Myers
Best Local Sports Coach: Sonny Lubick Readers' Choice: Mike Shanahan
Best Sports Play: The Miracle in Michigan
Best CU Basketball Player: Shelley Sheetz
Best Swan Song: Denver Grizzlies
Best Intercollegiate Skiers: Bryan Sax and Scott Wither
Best Distance Runner: Adam Goucher
Best DU Hockey Player: Sinuhe Wallinheimo
Best Pro Sports Executive: Bob Gebhard
Best Rockie: Larry Walker Readers' Choice: Dante Bichette
Best Mock Rockie: Webster Garrison
Best Rockies Prospect: Doug Million
Best Nugget: Dikembe Mutombo Mpolando Mukamba Jean Jacques Wamatumbo Readers' Choice: Dikembe Mutombo
Best Nuggets Coach: Bernie Bickerstaff
Best Local Sports Team: The Ex-Nordiques Readers' Choice: Rockies
Best Ex-Nordique: Peter Forsberg
Best Bronco: John Elway Readers' Choice: John Elway
Best Weight Room: Rude Recreation Center
Best Indoor Pool: Golden Recreation Center
Best Place to Watch Trains: Coors Field
Best Place to Watch Trains From a Train: RTD Light Rail
Best Tracks in the Snow: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Best Free Travel Programs: Tattered Cover LoDo
Best Raptor Anticipation: Dinosaur Ridge Hawkwatch
Best Raptor Love Machines: Barr Lake bald eagle pair, Barr Lake State Park
Best Place to See Pelicans: Colorado Pelican Festival
Best Place to See Lark Buntings: Pawnee Buttes
Best Urban Bird Sanctuary: Alley between Market and Blake streets
Best Birding Experience for Kids: Keystone Science School
Best Birds Unleashed: The Raptor Education Foundation
Best Wildlife Sanctuary Disguised as a Golf Course: Castle Pines Golf Club
Best Easy Walk on the Wild Side: Chatfield Arboretum, Deer Creek Canyon Rd.
Best Place to See an Alligator: Alligator Farm
Best Place to Check Out Foxes: Clear Creek Greenway
Best Ice Escapades: Larimer Square Ice Rink
Best Fitness Deal: Denver Recreation Centers
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Contract Rider: Warren Zevon
Best Music-Fan Mom: Lois Smith
Best Music-Fan Dad: Lonnie Lynn
Best Official Teen Hangout: The Spot
Best All-Ages Club: St. Mark's Coffeehouse Readers' Choice: After the Gold Rush
Best Latin Dance Club: Los Cabos II
Best Jazz Club: Vartan Jazz Readers' Choice: El Chapultepec
Best Blues Club: Brendan's Pub Readers' Choice: Ziggie's
Best Blues Jam: Billy Blues Barbecue Restaurant
Best C&W Club: Grizzly Rose Readers' Choice: Grizzly Rose
Best Folk-Music Venue: Swallow Hill Music Hall
Best Reborn Folk-Music Venue: Penny Lane
Best Rock Club: Mercury Cafe
Best Underground Venue: The Raven
Best New Venue: Bluebird Theater
Best College-Rock Club: Club 156, University Memorial Center, CU-Boulder campus
Best Punk Club: Lion's Lair Readers' Choice: Seven South
Best Place to See and Be Seen in Bondage Gear (Straight): Industry
Best Place to See and Be Seen in Bondage Gear (Gay): Triangle Lounge
Best Guys Who Let It All Hang Out: Denver Area Nude Dudes (DAN-D's)
Best Fetish Club: PEP-DENCO
Best Resurrection of an Organ: Rocky Mountain Theatre Organ Society
Best Jukebox: Mickey Manor
Best Alternative Jukebox: Seven South
Best Local Rock Band: 16 Horsepower Readers' Choice: Big Bad Freakies
Best Local Rock Album on a Major Label: Mississippi, Spell
Best Local Rock Album on a Minor Label: Destination: Nowhere, '57 Lesbian
Best Local Rock Compilation Album: Shmowballs
Best Band Name: Hell Camino
Best Band Name Change: GODRIFLE
Best Rap Group/Artist: D-Town Brown Readers' Choice: Lord of Word and the Disciples of Bass
Best Dance Band: Lord of Word and the Disciples of Bass Readers' Choice: Hot Tomatoes
Best Punk Band: Pinhead Circus Readers' Choice: Boss 302
Best C&W Musician: Tim O'Brien
Best C&W Band: Slim Cessna's Auto Club Readers' Choice: Rattlesnake Shake
Best Bluegrass Artist: Pete Wernick
Best Blues Band/Musician: Sammy Mayfield and His Blues Band Readers' Choice: Bob Hornbuckle
Best Blues Album: A Shot in the Dark, Stanley Milton's Mean Streak
Best Rockabilly Band: The Tennessee Boys
Best Jazz Band/Musician: Homer Brown Readers' Choice: Dotsero
Best Jazz Teacher: Ron Miles, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Best Jazzy Celebrity: Ginger Baker
Best Jazz Big Band: Creative Music Works Orchestra
Best Jazz Series: Park Hill Golf Club
Best Jazz Summit: Bill Frisell, with Dale Bruning and Ron Miles, October 8, 1994, Ogden Theatre
Best Worldbeat Band: Mom's Instant Hot
Best Worldbeat Album: Clay, Blues, Rock, Raga, Clay Kirkland
Best Salsa Band: Salsa Metro
Best Pan Pounder: Don Prorak, Pan Jumbies
Best Rock Music: Lost Angel Stone Ensemble
Best Psychic Healing With Musical Instruments: The Buzz Band
Best Proof That Classical Music Doesn't Have to Be Boring: Marin Alsop
Best Classical Music Series: St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
Best Concert: Pavement, with the Apples, September 23, 1994, Ogden Theatre Readers' Choice: The Eagles
Best Club DJ: Julian Bradley Readers' Choice: John Chamie
Best Music Convention: Gavin AAA Summit
Best Music Festival: Cellular One LoDo Music Festival
Best Summer Concert Series: ListenUptown concerts, Denver Performing Arts Complex
Best Out-of-Town Gig: Mark Junglen
Best Return From the Dead (Band): The Freddi-Henchi Band
Best Return From the Dead (Individual): Tom Mick
Best Local-Music Comic Book: Slaughter and the Damned, Ted Thacker
Best Bob Dylan Overdose: Rolling Tomes Inc.
Best Host: Baggs Patrick
Best Local Rock Video Show: Teletunes
Best Urban-Music Video Show: Da Hook Up
Best Radio Station Success Story: KXPK-FM/96.5 (The Peak)
Best Defunct Radio Station: KBKS-AM/1490
Best Radio Show: E-Town
Best Local Label: W.A.R.?
Best Art in a Music Video: "Half Tranquil", The [Untitled]
Best Public Art at DIA: "America, Why I Love Her", Gary Sweeney Readers' Choice: "Kinetic Light Air Curtain," by William Maxwell and Antonette Rosato
Best New Public Art: "Arch of Cosmos and Damian", Carl Reed Readers' Choice: Denver Public Library
Best Interstate Art: "Neighborhood Epic", Martha Keating and Daniel Luna
Best Mural: "Learning From the Past, Focused on the Future", Andy Mendoza, Linda Clement and helpers
Best Agrarian Art: "Coming Home", Susan Grant Raymond
Best Public Art: Dedicated to Frank Zappa, "To Market, To Market", Carolyn Braaksma
Best Bumper Art: The Stallion, Sean Guerrero
Best Art on an Electrician's Van: No Shorts Electric
Best Billboard Art: Denver Public Schools Student Art Project
Best Art Gallery Comeback: Brigitte Schluger
Best Craft Gallery: The Art of Craft
Best Suddenly Improved Art Venue: DU School of Art and Art History Gallery, Shwayder Fine Art Building
Best Hard-to-Find Gallery: Rule Modern and Contemporary, Design Center at the Ice House
Best Endangered Gallery Row: Wazee Street
Best Burgeoning Gallery Row: Navajo Street
Best Local Gallery Exhibit: Phil Bender, Pirate Gallery Readers' Choice: Frank Howell, Gallery One/"Batter Up!," Metropolitan State Center for the Visual Arts (tie)
Best Gallery Art Openings: Artyard Readers' Choice: CORE New Art Space
Best Artful Thinking: Sally Perisho, Metropolitan State Center for the Visual Arts
Best Place to See Abstract Art by the Elderly: Inkfish Gallery
Best Contemporary Art With a Four-Course Dinner: Mackey Gallery
Best Art From Russia With Love: Sloane Gallery of Art
Best Unexpected Gallery Show: Mizel Museum of Judaica
Best Museum Exhibit (Temporary): "Italian Design, 1960-1994", Denver Art Museum Readers' choice: "American Impressionism and Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915," Denver Art Museum
Best Joint Museum Exhibit: "Visiones del Pueblo", Museo de las Americas, Denver Art Museum
Best Experience for Those Who Take Walking for Granted: "Spokespeople", Children's Museum of Denver
Best Place for Kids to Rock Out: Colorado School of Mines Museum
Best Rock: "Alma King" Rhodochrosite crystal, Denver Museum of Natural History
Best Fun in the Dark: Candlelight Tours, Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
Best Christmas Festival: Georgetown
Best People's Arts Festival: Denver Black Arts Festival
Best New-Age Arts Festival: Renaissance Festival, Boulder Central Park
Best Festival Food Experience: Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Square
Best Arts Festival Cleanup: Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Best Free Entertainment: Community Concerts, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Readers' Choice: 16th Street Mall
Best Storyteller: Opalanga Pugh
Best Ethnic Dance Group: Grupo Tlaloc
Best Art Classes for Kids: Museum of Outdoor Arts
Best Way to Bug Your Kid: "Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects", Denver Museum of Natural History
Best Star-Gazing: Andy Garcia, Gabrielle Anwar
Best Campus Film Series: International Film Series, University of Colorado
Best Movie Theater Concessions: Landmark Theaters (Mayan, Esquire, Chez Artiste)
Best Movie Theater (Classic): Esquire
Best Movie Theaters (High-Tech): Mann Bowles Crossing 12
Best Second-Run-Movie Theater: The Oriental Readers' Choice: Bear Valley Super-Saver Cinema
Best Locally Produced Film: The Secret of Roan Inish
Best Pre- or Post-Movie Watering Spot: Mel's Bar and Grill
Best Drive-In: East Drive-In Theater
Best Movie Double Bill: Andre, The Client, Movie One Kipling Cinema 6
Best Local Theater Production: Six Degrees of Separation, Theatre on Broadway Readers' Choice: Phantom of the Opera
Best Local Shakespearean Revival: Cardenio
Best Season for a Theater Company: CityStage Ensemble
Best Performance by an Actor: James Gale, Ad Hoc Theater Company
Best Performance by an Actress: Deborah Persoff, Theatre on Broadway
Best Supporting Actor: Erik Tieze, Compass Theatre Company
Best Supporting Actress: Mia Todd, Compass Theatre Company
Best Season for an Actress: Roslyn Washington, Eulipions
Best Director: Dan Hiester, CityStage Ensemble
Best Two Planks and a Scarf Theater Company: Compass Theatre Company
Best Comic Performance: Terry Burnsed, CityStage Ensemble
Best One-Act By a Local Playwright: Ralph's Play, Pat Mahoney
Best Ensemble Performance: Eulipions
Best Musical: Ain't Misbehavin', Eulipions
Best Children's Theater Production: What Really Happened Once Upon a Time, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Best One-Man Show: The Education of Walter Kaufmann, Denver Center Theatre Company
Best Two-Person Show: Parallel Lives, Jack's Theater
Best Experimental Play: Star Fever, Denver Center Theatre Company
Best Alternative Theater Piece: The Home Medical Shopping Network, The Bug Performance and Media Art Center
Best Slam-Bangin' Poets: Colorado Slam Team
Best Poetry Series: Toads in the Garden, The Daily Grind Coffee House
Best Unexpected Collection of Phillip K. Dick Books: The Black Pearl
Best 'Zine: Rollerderby
Best Way to Learn Colorado History: The Colorado Prospector
GOODS & SERVICES
Best Ladies' Room in a Mall: Neiman Marcus, Cherry Creek Mall
Best Men's Room: Denver ChopHouse & Brewery
Best Public Restrooms: Coors Field
Best Art Deco Bathroom: Wazee Deco
Best Superstore: Incredible Universe Readers' Choice: Kmart
Best Shop Till You Drop Trip: MLT Shopping Tours
Best Factory Outlet Store: Brooks Brothers, Castle Rock Factory Shops
Best Mall: Denver International Airport Readers' Choice: Cherry Creek
Best Shop at DIA: Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels, Concourse B Readers' choice: Body Shop
Best Way to Get to DIA: Fly in Readers' Choice: Drive
Best Way to Get to DIA (by Land): The Airporter Commuter
Best Cheap Way to Get to DIA: RTD's skyRide Readers' Choice: RTD's skyRide
Best DIA Service: DIA Chiropractic, Concourse B Readers' Choice: Free underground trains to concourses
Best Place to Get Stuck: Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Best Body Piercing: Bound by Design
Best Place to Harness Your Desires: The Crypt
Best Adult Book and Video Store: Adult Book & Video
Best Video Store: The Video Station
Best New Bookstore: Tattered Cover LoDo
Best Used Books: Books Unlimited Readers' Choice: Ichabod's
Best Title Insurance: Book Warehouse, Castle Rock Factory Shops
Best Budget Comic-Book Store: AAA Bear Valley Sports Cards
Best Neighborhood Library: Virginia Village Branch Library
Best Reader's Representative: Koelbel Public Library, Arapahoe Library District
Best Bookstore for Japanophiles: Kobun-Sha Imports, Sakura Square
Best Way to Hold a Book: CARL reserve service Denver Public Library
Best Jams on the Internet: Jukenet, [email protected]
Best Place to Buy Dated Material Out-of-Date: Magazine City
Best CD Selection (New): Wax Trax
Best CD Selection (Used): Albums on the Hill
Best Place to Sell Used CDs: Bakeman's
Best Record Store in a Bookstore: Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Best High-End Antiques: Borgman's Antiques and Things
Best Low-End Antiques: Queen City Collectibles
Best Place to Get Rid of Your Old Art: ARTcycle
Best Art Poster Selection: Z Gallerie, Larimer Square
Best Custom Picture Frames: ABC Books & Posters
Best Revisionist History: Photo-Imaging Consultants
Best Help for a Case of Arrested Development: Rocky Mountain Film Lab
Best Oaxacan Folk Art: Artesanias
Best Russian Knickknacks: Natasha's Russian Treasures
Best Rushin' Motorcycle Mechanic: The Fabulous Oatmeal Speed Shop
Best Calgon-Take-Me-Away Store: H2O Plus, Tabor Center
Best Body Care Products for Mad Scientists: Garden Botanika, Aurora Mall
Best Sleeping Potions: Rosie Moonbeam's Herb Cottage
Best Salon Deal: Rita B. Salon
Best Cure for a Cowlick: Michael of the Carlyle, Cherry Creek Mall
Best Ten-Minute Eyebrow Shaping: Oxford Aveda Salon
Best Place for a Hair-Raising Time: Preferred Image and Electrology
Best Fancy-Schmancy Spa at Reasonable Prices: Teresa Flint Personal Appearance Center
Best Pocahontas Gear: Triple L Outfitters
Best Cheap Massage: Cottonwood School of Massage Therapy
Best Place for a Victorian Lady to Shop: Circa 1900, Larimer Square
Best Place to Land Feet First: DSW Shoe Warehouse
Best All-Round Vintage Clothing: Candy's
Best Western Consignment Shop: Attitudes
Best Anti-Leather Protector: Cowgirl Cream
Best Deal on Leather Goods: Atlas Luggage
Best Used Levi's: Boss Unlimited
Best Thrift Store: Your Kinda Thrift Store
Best Upscale Thrift Store: Sally's Attic
Best Stocking Stuffer: Ultra Legs Hosiery and Lingerie Outlet
Best Costume Shop: Marcia's of Denver
Best Drag Queen Clothes: Hero Group Outlet
Best Place to Sell Your Jewelry: Marshall's Precious Metals, Inc.
Best Party Shop: Party America
Best Paper Plates: Cherry Creek Card and Party Shop
Best Gift Wrap to Buy: Tattered Cover Book Stores
Best Dried Flowers: Frippery's
Best Flower Shop: Thomas Floral
Best Florist for Bizarre Requests: D'Clement Florists
Best Garden-Supply Shop: Englewood Garden Center and Florist Readers' Choice: Dardano's
Best Upscale Garden Supply: Smith & Hawken
Best Place to Hear War Yarns While Buying Trees and Shrubs: Good's Discount Nursery
Best Cheap Compost Bins: Denver Recycles
Best Gardening Advice: CSU Cooperative Extension
Best Immovable Objects: Judie's Concrete Critters
Best Way to Get to Know Kids in the Neighborhood: Community gardens at Steele School
Best Out-of-the-Ordinary Wedding Gifts: Warner's Antiques
Best Way to Hop to It at Home: Brewhoppers Homebrew Kits
Best Plumber's Helper: Gary Winn, University Hills Ace Hardware
Best Tool-Lover's Fantasy Land: Surplus Tools & Commodities Corp.
Best Kitchen Design: Hardwood Originals
Best Floor-Tile Store: Design Materials
Best Place to Buy House Paint: Belcaro Paint and Decorating Center
Best Place to Plan a Coverup: Colorel Blinds
Best Oriental Rug Makeovers: Robert Mann Oriental Rug Restoration
Best Place to Plan Your Dream Home: Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Slightly Used Furniture: Model Home Furniture Store
Best Lamps of the Future: Light Spot
Best Old Lamp Repair: Bonnie Brae Repair Shop
Best Brothel to Take Your Spouse To: The Fortune Club, Main Street, Victor
Best Place for a Romantic Night: The Lumber Baron Inn
Best Boulder Bed-and-Breakfast: The Alps Boulder Canyon Inn
Best All-Purpose Kids' Supply Center: U.S. Toy Constructive Playthings
Best Used-Toy Store: Toy Exchange
Best Kids' Haircuts: Lil' Things
Best Party Dresses for Little Girls (Tomboys Included): Chocolate Soup
Best Place to Buy Used Baby Clothes: Lil' Rascals
Best Place to Buy Froufrou Kids' Clothes on the Cheap: The Children's Exchange
Best Place to Brush Up on Your Ho Ho Ho: Professional Santa Claus School, American Events & Promotions, Lafayette
Best Tap-Dancing Classes for the Rhythmically Challenged: Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts
Best Place to Hit the Charts: Maps Unlimited
Best Trail Maps: Trails Illustrated
Best Place to Buy Liquor, Drugs and Exotic Toys: Joy Pharmacy
Best Place to Get Tanked: Fish Den
Best Items Sold for a Song: Wild Birds Unlimited
Best Snakes and Lizards: Reptilian Haven
Best Cat Paraphernalia: Meow Mart
Best Cat House: Cat's Cradle Cattery
Best Dog Hotel: Tenaker Kennel and Vet Clinic
Best Designer Dogwear: Pooch! An Emporium for Dogs and Cats
Best Place to Get Help for a Problem Dog: Denver Dumb Friends League
Best Place to Narc Off an Animal Abuser: FIDO (Fine Irresponsible Dog Owners)
Best Dog Food Direct to Your Door: Bone Appetit
Best Doggie Manicure: PetsMart
Best Dog Shelter: Dog House World
Best Animal Shelter: MaxFund
Best Support Group for the Lonely: Luv-a-Pet Adoption Programs, PetsMart
Best Bonding With Animals: Argus Center for the Human-Animal Bond, Colorado State University
Best Bonding With Pigs: Adopt-a-Pig Program, Clemenswine Memorial Potbellied Pig Sanctuary
Best Pregnant Workout: Saint Joseph's Hospital
Best Breast-Feeding Tips: Bosom Buddies
Best Place to Take Flight: Into the Wind
Best Place to Get Your Bike in Gear: Sports Plus
Best Place to Test-Drive a Tot: Cycle Analyst.
Best Bike Peddlers: Denver Police Department
Best Sportswear Deals: The Hind Outlet
Best Used Sneakers: Second Half Athletic Exchange
Best Way to Ease the Pain: One-Up Health & Sport
Best Free Service: Accounting students, Metropolitan State College of Denver Readers' Choice: 16th Street Mall shuttle
Best Free Service for the Unemployed: Jefferson County Public Library
Best Free Service for Couch Potatoes: Request-a-Video, Denver TCI Cable Channel 8
Best Art Service for Couch Potatoes: Art Information, Inc.
Best Alternative Babysitting: Short Stop for Kids
Best Daycare Referral Service: Denver Association of Family Child Care
Best Liquid Assets: The Dry Dames, University Hospital
Best Surrogate Mothers: MotherCare of America
Best Place for Single Fathers to Get Sound Advice: The Men's Health Resource Center, Rose Medical Center
Best 7-Eleven to Gas Up at When You've Got Kids in the Car: 607 E. Alameda Ave.
Best Virtual-Reality Experience: Koelbel Library Arapahoe Library District Readers' Choice: Boardwalk USA
Best Place to Be Read and Fed: Readings by Diana, City Spirit Cafe
Best Place to Discover the Joy of Hex: Voodoo Mary's
Best Fashion Finders: Saks Fifth Avenue, Cherry Creek Mall
Best Place to Hitch Up Your Pants: The Custom House.
Best Shoeshine: Genie O'Fallon, Tabor Center Lobby
Best Post Office: Terminal Annex
Best Place to Buy Disposable Contacts: Price Club
Best Lights Before Christmas: Tour USA Christmas Light Motorcoach Tours
Best Way to Get to the Theater: RTD Light Rail
Best Place to Pretend You're in Beverly Hills: Wild Oats Market
Best Groceries From the Good Old Days: Hi Lo Market
Best Grocery Delivery: King Soopers
Best Deli Manager: Edythe Mullins, Capitol Hill Alfalfa's
Best 16th Street Mall Vendor: Salaam's Fish & Fries Readers' Choice: Tristan's hot dogs
Best Huge Live Lobsters: Sir Loin Meat Shoppe
Best Place to Get a Leg Up on the Competition: Dale's Exotic Game Meats
FOOD & DRINK
Best Place to Eat Political Pork: J. Beatty's
Best Pig-Out: Charlie Brown's
Best Place to Eat and Act Like a Pig: Diamond Cabaret Steakhouse
Best Pigs-in-a-Blanket: Kalamath Korner
Best Pig's Ears: Nipa Hut
Best Unexpected Appearance by a Pig: Mexico City Lounge
Best Place to Get Your Goat: Herbs and Spices Restaurant
Best Soft-Shell Crab: Rose's Cafe Readers' Choice: Chives
Best Oyster Roster: McCormick's Fish House & Bar
Best Chicken Feet: Ocean Garden
Best Chicken Wings: Pint's Pub Readers' Choice: Hooters
Best Chicken-Fried Steak: Bayou Bob's Readers' Choice: Black-Eyed Pea
Best Fried Chicken: Three Sons Restaurant
Best Roast Chicken: Aromas Market
Best Affordable Steakhouse: Luke's
Best Hot Dog: Mustard's Last Stand Readers' Choice: Mustard's Last Stand
Best Carrot Dog: Frasier Brazier
Best Frozen Pickle Juice: Sands Theatre
Best Links House of Bar-B-Que: 760 Peoria St.
Best Barbecued Ribs: Sam Taylor's Links at City Park Readers' Choice: Sam Taylor's Links at City Park
Best Surprise Ribbing: Warhorse Inn
Best Burger: Cherry Cricket Readers' Choice: Good Times/Red Robin (tie)
Best Burger Toppings: Spanky's Roadhouse
Best Sandwiches: Old-Fashioned Italian Deli
Best Club Sandwich: Moondance
Best Cheesesteak: Acappella's Readers' Choice: Philadelphia Filly
Best French Fries: Firehouse Bar and Grill Readers' Choice: McDonald's
Best Mashed Potatoes: Brick Oven Beanery
Best Mashed Potatoes With Fish: 240 Union
Best Fish and Chips: Yorkshire Fish & Chips
Best Potato Salad: Hummel's Delicatessen and Sidewalk Cafe
Best Potato Pancakes: Cafe Berlin
Best Baked Beans: Brown Sugar's Burgers and Bones
Best Pasta e Fagioli: Geppetto's
Best New England Clam Chowder: Chowda House
Best Manhattan Clam Chowder: Mesquite House East
Best Pho: Pho Duy
Best Chicken Soup: J's Noodles
Best Hot-and-Sour Soup: Thai Hiep Restaurant
Best Alternative to Mom's Chicken Soup: Golden Tempura Bowl
Best Salad: Coos Bay Bistro
Best Greek Salad: Pete's Gyros Place
Best Caesar Salad: Dante's Readers' Choice: Cafe Franco
Best Salad Dressing: Seoul Food
Best Vegetarian Menu: Masala's International Creekside Cafe
Best Vegetarian Dishes in a Food Court: Falafel King, Tabor Center Food Court, Republic Plaza Food Court
Best Vegetarian Cafeteria: Porter Memorial Hospital
Best Vegetable Headquarters: Garramone's Farm Market
Best Organic Baby Food: Earth's Best
Best Vitamin C Injection: Gaylord's
Best Pancake Sandwich: Reese Coffee House
Best Breakfast: Fratelli's Italian Restaurant
Best 99-Cent Breakfast: Chef Zorba's Cuisine Readers' Choice: McDonald's
Best Brunch With Kids: Grand Slam Sports Cafe
Best Children's Menu: Paul's Place Readers' Choice: McDonald's
Best Brunch Without Kids: Tuscany in the Loews Giorgio Hotel
Best Brunch Buffet: Boulder Broker Readers' Choice: Simm's Landing
Best Light Lunch: Botticelli Paninoteca
Best Lunch Box: Mori
Best Business Lunch: The Augusta at the Westin Hotel, Tabor Center Readers' Choice: Ocean Fresh Grill
Best Appetizer List: Le Gourmand
Best Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvre: Briarwood Inn
Best Meal Under $5: Lim's Mongolian BBQ
Best (Potential) Food Deal: Beau Jo's Pizza
Best All-You-Can-Eat Deal: Alfalfa's Readers' Choice: Healthy Habits
Best Place for Dinner After 10 p.m.: Pasquini's Pizzeria & Blu Luna Room Readers' Choice: Chives
Best Place for a Post-Meal Stogie: Brown Palace Hotel
Best Bagels: Finster Brother's Bagel Bakery & Cafe
Best Bagel Spreads: The Bagel Nook
Best Bagel With a Bite: Moe's Broadway Bagels
Best Breads: Daily Bread
Best Table Breads: Tuscany in the Loews Giorgio Hotel
Best Way to Keep the Vampires Away: Carmine's on Penn
Best Bakery: Paris Bakery
Best Danish Bakery: Danish Delight
Best Children's Corner in an Erotic Bakery: Le Bakery Sensual
Best Pie Made by a CIA Graduate: Granny Scott's Pie Shop
Best Pie Not Made by a CIA Graduate: Pete's Kitchen
Best Sweet Potato Pie: M&D's Fish & Bar-B-Q Palace
Best Pecan Pie: Bourbon Street Original Pizza Bar
Best Chocolates: Cocoloco
Best Cookies: Colorado Cookie Company
Best Ice Cream: Cucina Leone
Best Carrot Cake: Pete's Fruit and Vegetables
Best Flan: Los Volcanes
Best Tiramisu: Greens
Best Caramel Apples: The Chocolate Foundry
Best Dessert List: Zolo Grill Readers' choice: Cocoloco
Best Dessert Reference to Poop: Denver Buffalo Company
Best Desserts If You're Arnold Schwarzenegger: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Best Dessert With Your Beer: Rock Bottom Brewery
Best Local Microbrew (Ale): Railyard Ale, Wynkoop Brewing Company Readers' Choice: Railyard Ale, Wynkoop
Best Local Microbrew (Lager): Old Scratch, Broadway Brewing Company Readers' choice: Wynkoop
Best Local Microbrew (Stout): Out of Bounds Stout, Avery Brewing Readers' Choice: Oatmeal, Breckenridge
Best Local Microbrew (Porter): Saint Brigid's Porter, Great Divide Brewing Company
Best Local Microbrew (Wheat): Tabernash Weiss, Tabernash Brewing Company
Best Transformation of an Old Mill: Columbine Brewery
Best Blue-Collar Bar in a Yuppie Setting: Sundown Saloon
Best Blue-Collar Bar in a Hot Spot: Rocky Flats Lounge
Best Happy Hour for Free Food: Gate 12 Readers' Choice: Gate 12
Best Free Feed for Seniors: Lady Luck Casino
Best Adult Hangout for Kids: Rock Bottom Brewery
Best Single-Malt Scotch List: Wynkoop Brewing Company
Best Scotch Sampler: York St. Café
Best Apres-Ski Single-Malt Scotch Selection: L'Apogee
Best Bourbon Selection: Rocky Mountain Diner
Best Nouvelle Martinis: Bluepoint at the Ice House
Best Margarita: Cafe Iguana Readers' Choice: Morrison Inn
Best Wine List (Selection): Napa Cafe Readers' Choice: Flagstaff House
Best Wine List (Price): Pasquini's Pizzeria & Blu Luna Room Readers' Choice: Bistro at Marshdale
Best Reason to Take Up Drinking: City Wine
Best Alcoholic Beverage When You Have a Cold: Wynkoop Brewing Company
Best Nonalcoholic Beverage When You Have a Cold: Delhi Darbar
Best Hot Chocolate According to Hannah Temple, Age 9: Stella Geels and Co.
Best Lemonade: Fettoush
Best Slushy Fruit Drinks: Alfalfa's
Best Shakes: Wazoo's
Best Italian Sodas: The Art of Coffee
Best Classic Coffeehouse: Trident Booksellers, Inc.
Best Hard-to-Find Coffeehouse: Caffe Mars
Best Transformation of an Old Drugstore: Highland Grounds
Best Coffeehouse in a Greenhouse: Center Greenhouse
Best Tea in a Coffeehouse: Jitters
Best Coffee Not in a Coffeehouse: Pizza Colore Cafe
Best Excuse for the Denver-Boulder Commute: The Espresso Lane
Best Thai Iced Coffee: Tommy's Oriental Food
Best Vietnamese Iced Coffee: New Saigon
Best Vietnamese Restaurant: New Saigon Readers' Choice: New Saigon
Best Thai Restaurant: Taste of Thailand Readers' Choice: Taste of Thailand
Best Thai Beef Salad: J's Noodles
Best Chinese Restaurant: Imperial Readers' Choice: Imperial
Best Korean Restaurant: Silla
Best Japanese Restaurant: Mori Readers' Choice: Sushi Den
Best Tempura: Matoi
Best Gyoza: Akebono
Best Sushi: Sushi Tazu
Best Sushi Boat: Genroku Restaurant
Best Asian Food in a Doughnut Shop: Daylight Donuts
Best Oriental Market: Midopa
Best Italian Restaurant: Pasta's
Best Pasta Restaurant: Pastina Readers' Choice: Bella Ristorante
Best Plate of Spaghetti: Amadeo's Readers' Choice: The Old Spaghetti Factory
Best Risotto: Mel's Bar and Grill
Best Polenta: Washington Park Grill
Best Thin Pizza: Papa's Readers' Choice: Pizza Hut
Best Thick Pizza: Pantaleone's Readers' Choice: Beau Jo's
Best Over-the-Top Pizza: Gino's Pizzeria
Best Ready-Made Pizza Dough: Basil's Cafe Pizza Dough, Alfalfa's
Best French Restaurant: The Normandy
Best Mediterranean Restaurant: The Mediterranean Restaurant Readers' Choice: Yanni's
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Jerusalem Readers' Choice: Jerusalem
Best Chips and Salsa: Ogden Cafe
Best Green Chile: Munecas Readers' Choice: Blue Bonnet
Best Red Chile: The Fort
Best Chili Con Carne: Denver Buffalo Company Readers' Choice: Chili's
Best Unconventional Mole: The Roundup Grill
Best Huevos Rancheros: Bamboo Hut. Readers' Choice: Gregorio's
Best Tamales: Rincon Tropical Readers' Choice: Las Delicias
Best Crispy Chile Relleno: Brewery Bar II Readers' Choice: Blue Bonnet
Best Soft Chile Relleno: Mamacitas Readers' Choice: Benny's
Best Burrito: Chipotle Readers' Choice: Chipotle
Best Tacos al Carbon: Las Delicias
Best Fish Taco: Jalapeno Mexican Grill
Best Taco: El Toro Readers' Choice: Taco Bell
Best Exotic Taco: El Taco de Mexico
Best Gringo Mexican: Cherokee Dining on 12th
Best Yuppie Quesadilla: City Spirit Cafe
Best Neighborhood Restaurant: RosaLinda's Mexican Cafe
Best Mexican Takeout: Lala's Gourmet Mexican Deli
Best Store-Bought Tortillas: Gordita's Thick Style, Soloman Baking Company
Best Dog & Burrito Vendor: Sayied, northwest corner
Best Television in a Mexican Dive: El Toro
Best Nineties Version of a TV Dinner: Cinema Grill
Best Restaurant Owned by a Former Husband of Roseanne: Full Circle Cafe
Best Shameless Schmoozing by a Restaurant: Kaddy Shack
Best David Letterman Lookalike: John Shipp, Bella Ristorante
Best Place to Pretend You're David Mamet: Colorado Cafe.
Best Map of Denver on a Placemat: Duffy's Shamrock Restaurant & Bar
Best Reviews of a Restaurant on a Placemat: Club 404
Best View of Coors Field: Lodo Bar and Grill
Best Indoor/Outdoor Patio: Blake Street Baseball Club
Best Outdoor Patio: La Coupole Cafe Readers' Choice: Rock Bottom Brewery
Best Trip Back in Time: Gold Hill Inn, Sunshine Canyon
Best New Dining Room: The Denver ChopHouse & Brewery
Best Restaurant Resurrection: Today's Gourmet Highlands Garden Cafe
Best New Restaurant: Mel's Bar and Grill Readers' Choice: Ocean Fresh Grill
