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• Native
  Carl Ballard, Mount Pleasant
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Soul-Food Cook
  Evangeline Cole-Thompson, owner of Cole’s Cafe, Anacostia
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Recent Transplant
  Dave Gustafson, Cleveland Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Greenleaf Senior Resident
  Lynwood Dawson
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Noted NPR Personality/Political Pundit
  Nina Totenberg
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Dupont Circle Chess Player
  Darrell Frazier, Silver Spring
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Long-Suffering Caps Fan
  Drew Thiemann, Arlington
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Southern Tourist
  Linda Smith, Kinston, N.C.
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• D.C. Ducks Driver
  Capt. Kent Thomas, Cambridge, Md.
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Go-Go Band
  Mambo Sauce, Red C Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Staffer
  Jobany Villatoro, parking operations specialist for the U.S. Senate, College Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• 9:30 Door Staff
  Josh Burdette, Kensington
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Intern
  Patrick Cento, University of California, Berkeley, Interning for U.S. Rep. John Campbell, R-Calif. 48th District
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Archetypes
• Best Draft Beer Selection
  Brickskeller
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• In Depth: Best Chef/Best Restaurant
  Frank Ruta at Palena
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Gin-Based Drink
  The Bluntside at Bar Pilar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Heather Shorter
• Best Cocktail Menu
  Bar Pilar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Kim Gooden
• Best Gastropub
  Rustico
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Key Lime Pie
  Just Cakes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Indian Restaurant
  Bombay Indian Restaurant
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Dive Bar
  Hank Dietle’s Tavern
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Carrie Allan
• Best Wine List
  Proof
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Vietnamese Restaurant
  Huong Que/Four Sisters
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Wine Bar
  Mie N Yu
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Dick Rosano
• Best Vegetarian Dive
  Soul Vegetarian Restaurant and Exodus Carry-Out
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jason Cherkis
• Best Use of Infused Vodka
  The Bolshevik at PS 7’s
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Kim Gooden
• Best Vegan Breakfast
  Breakfast Sandwich at Sticky Fingers Bakery
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jason Cherkis
• Best Tofu Invention
  Tofu Cake at Busboys and Poets
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jason Cherkis
• Best Tofu Carryout
  Thanh Son Tofu
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jason Cherkis
• Best Thai Restaurant
  Nava Thai
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Street Cart
  L Street Vending aka “The Little Yellow Cart”
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jamie R. Liu
• Best Steakhouse
  Ray’s the Classics
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Spanish Restaurant
  Jaleo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Sliders
  Matchbox
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Scott Reitz
• Best Soul Food Restaurant
  Hitching Post
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Seafood Restaurant
  Hook
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Restaurant Makeover
  Equinox
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Place to Escape Adams Morgan in Adams Morgan
  Dan’s Café
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Amanda Hess
• Best Pupusa
  Sabor Carry Out
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Pickup Bar
  Saki
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Amanda Hess
• Best Oysters
  Hank’s Oyster Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Restaurant by a Chef Who Doesn’t Actually Cook Here
  Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Pakistani Restaurant
  Ravi Kabob House
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jule Banville
• Best Pho
  Pho Hiep Hoa
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Offal Dish
  Lamb brains with capers and brown butter at Bistro d’Oc
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Mussels
  Moules Mariniere at Dr. Granville Moore’s
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Kim Gooden
• Best New Restaurant
  Cork Wine Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Milkshake
  The Diner
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jule Banville
• Best Margarita
  The Oyamel at Oyamel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Kim Gooden
• Best Mac ’n’ Cheese
  Florida Avenue Grill
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Scott Reitz
• Best Mexican Restaurant Actually Owned By Mexicans
  La Sirenita
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Mark Athitakis
• Best Mexican Takeout
  Taqueria Nacionale
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Korean in the District
  Adam Express
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Late-Night Bite
  Oohhs & Aahhs
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Lemonade
  Cork Wine Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jamie R. Liu
• Best Red-Sauce Italian Restaurant
  Olazzo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Irish Bar
  Nanny O’Briens Irish Pub
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jule Banville
• Best Horchata
  Mexican Pepito’s Bakery
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jamie R. Liu
• Best Ice Cream
  The Dairy Godmother
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Hamburger
  Quarry House Tavern
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Half-Smoke
  Ben’s Chili Bowl
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Scott Reitz
• Best Frozen Yogurt
  Thomas Sweet
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Greek Restaurant
  Zorba’s Café
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best French Fries
  Five Guys
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Fried Chicken
  Colorado Kitchen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Farmers Market
  Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Heather Shorter
• Best Family Restaurant
  Comet Ping-Pong
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Heather Shorter
• Best Ethnic Market
  Daruma Japan Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jamie R. Liu
• Best Falafel
  Amsterdam Falafelshop
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Ethiopian Restaurant
  Abay Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Deli
  Parkway Deli & Restaurant
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Dim Sum
  Hollywood East Café on the Boulevard
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Décor
  W Domku Bar and Café
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Crab Cake
  Bobby’s Crabcakes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Scott Reitz
• Best Cocktail
  Cucumber Basil Rickey at Rasika
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Kim Gooden
• Best Coffee Shop
  Misha’s Coffeehouse and Coffee Roaster
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
  Marvelous Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erik Wemple
• Best Cheese Shop
  Cheesetique
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Chinese in the District
  Great Wall–Szechuan House
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Charcuterie
  Restaurant Eve
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Cheese Plate
  Bistro Bis
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Heather Shorter
• Best Butter Chicken
  Heritage India
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Breakfast
  Restaurant K by Alison Swope
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Bread in the District
  Breadline
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best New American Restaurant
  PS 7’s
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Bread in the ’Burbs
  Great Harvest Bread Co. of Alexandria
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jule Banville
• Best Bistro
  Montsouris
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Pizza
  2Amys
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• Best Biker Bar
  Asylum
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Scott Reitz
• Best Beer List
  Brasserie Beck
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erin Zimmer
• Best Barbecue
  Texas Ribs and BBQ
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Tim Carman
• Best Bakery
  Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Angela Valdez
• Best Bar to Hear Yourself Think
  The Saloon
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Rend Smith
• Best Brunch
  Asylum
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Burger
  Five Guys
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Coffee Shop
  Tryst
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Concept Bar
  Palace of Wonders
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Dessert
  Piola
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Dive Bar
  Raven Grill
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Ethiopian
  Dukem
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Greasy Spoon
  Ben's Chili Bowl
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Happy Hour
  Piola
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Soul Food
  Georgia Brown's
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Jumbo Slice
  Alberto's
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Margarita
  Lauriol Plaza
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Martini
  Halo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Peruvian
  Las Canteras
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Pizza
  2Amys
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Restaurant Overall
  Piola
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Salad Bar
  Chop't
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Seafood
  Oceanaire Seafood Room
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Steakhouse
  Ruth's Chris Steak House
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Vegetarian/Vegan
  Java Green
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Vietnamese
  Nam-Viet Restaurant
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Wings
  Duffy's Irish Pub
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Moroccan Restaurant
  Marrakesh
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Wine Bar
  Cork
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Tapas
  Jaleo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Bakery
  Sticky Fingers
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best 24-Hour Restaurant
  The Diner
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink
• Best Art Gallery
  National Gallery of Art
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Dance Club
  Town
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best DJ
  DJ Wess at Town
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Independent Movie Theater
  E Street Cinema
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Exhibit
  Edward Hopper at the National Gallery of Art
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Fetish Club
  The Crucible
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Gay Bar/Club
  Town
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Graffiti
  Borf
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Local Hip-Hop Artist
  Wale
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Jazz/Blues Venue
  Blues Alley
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Local Band
  JunkFood
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Multipurpose Art Space
  Warehouse
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Museum
  National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (tie)
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Music Venue
  9:30 Club
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Outdoor Venue
  Wolf Trap
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Parade/Festival
  Capital Pride
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Strip Club
  Camelot Show Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Theater Company
  Studio Theatre
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Place to See Local Music
  Black Cat
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
• Best Bike Shop
  City Bikes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Boutique
  Caramel Fashion
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Car Retailer
  Martens Volkswagen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Farmers Market
  Eastern Market Farmers' Line
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Garden Store
  Garden District
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Gym
  Results the Gym
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Hair Salon
  PR at Partners
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Mani/Pedi
  Joy's Spa & Nail Salon
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Pet Groomer
  Wagtime
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Bank
  Bank of America
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Place to Buy Jewelry
  Eastern Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Place for Nips and Tucks
  Dr. Paul Thesiger
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Place to Buy Home Furnishings
  Urban Retreat Furniture Warehouse
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Record Store
  Melody Record Shop
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Secondhand Bookstore
  Second Story Books & Antiques
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Shoe Store
  DSW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Spa
  Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Specialty Market
  Whole Foods
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Tattoo Parlor
  Jinx Proof
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Used CD Store
  CD Warehouse
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Vintage Clothing Store
  Meeps Vintage Fashionette
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Vinyl Record Store
  Crooked Beat Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Yoga Studio
  Flow Yoga Center
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Eco-Friendly Store
  Greater Goods
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Dry Cleaner
  Zips Dry Cleaners
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Adult Novelty Shop
  Pleasure Place
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• Best Caps Player
  Alexander Ovechkin
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Chef
  Michel Richard
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Councilmember
  Jim Graham
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best D.C. Web Site
  DCist
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best-Designed Residential Development
  City Vista
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Dog Park
  Lincoln Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Green Space
  Rock Creek Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Local Columnist
  Marc Fisher
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Local Hero
  Adrian Fenty
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Local TV Personality
  Jim Vance
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Metro Stop
  Dupont Circle
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Mystics Player
  Alana Beard
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Nationals Player
  Ryan Zimmerman
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Neighborhood for Boutique Shopping
  U Street Corridor
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Neighborhood for Nightlife
  U Street Corridor
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Outdoor Patio
  Local 16
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Be Seen
  Park@14th
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Impress a Date
  Citronelle
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner
  National Mall
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Watch a Game
  Verizon Center
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Political Scandal
  Spitzer and the Mayflower Hotel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Redskins Player
  Sean Taylor
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Tourist Attraction
  National Mall
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best United Player
  Ben Olsen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best View of the City
  Cardozo High School
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Wizards Player
  Gilbert Arenas
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best-Designed Retail Space
  DC USA Center
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Bartender (male)
  Bill Gray at Town
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Bartender (female)
  Raya at Wonderland Ballroom
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Local College Mascot
  Testudo the Terrapin
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Volunteer
  Food & Friends
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best-Kept Secret
  I'm Not Telling
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Museum Acquisition
  Jenny Holzer, For SAAM, Smithsonian American Art Museum
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Maura Judkis
• Best Curator
  Andrea Pollan
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kriston Capps
• Best New Gallery
  Meat Market Gallery
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kriston Capps
• Best New Artist
  Benjamin Jurgensen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kriston Capps
• Best Art Scenester
  Nathan A. Manuel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kriston Capps
• Best Art Blogger
  Isabel Manalo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kriston Capps
• Best Art Walk
  14th Street NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Maura Judkis
• Best Family-Friendly Mural
  1840 14th St. NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kim Gooden
• Best Outsider Artist
  Mingering Mike
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Creepily Secretive Arts Patron
  Mitchell Rales
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Angela Valdez
• Best Career-Changer
  Philippa Hughes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Angela Valdez
• Best (Comic) Art Blogger
  ComicsDC
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Off-Kilter Night
  Drunken Jenga at Rock & Roll Hotel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Dance Night
  Nouveau Riche at DC9
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Scenemaker
  Brightest Young Things
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Very Small Press
  Big Game Books
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Literary Personage
  Richard Peabody
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Readings
  Politics & Prose
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Reason to Be Unhesitatingly Positive About the Bush Administration
  National Book Festival
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Multiplex
  Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kim Gooden
• Best Film Festival
  Silverdocs
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Band That Should Reunite
  Black Eyes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Band That Should Return to Town
  Midnite
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By P.J. Urquilla
• Best Internet Hype
  Wale
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Nick Green
• Best Local Reissue Label
  Crucial Blast
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Nick Green
• Best Go-Go Ambassador
  Maurice “Mo” Shorter
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Go-Go Cause
  Getting Chuck Brown Inducted
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Label Honcho
  Todd Hyman
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Place to Make Out at a Rock Club
  Rock & Roll Hotel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Record Store as Afternoon Killer
  Joe’s Record Paradise
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Record Stores–as–Punk History Lesson
  Smash Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Place to See D.C.’s Diversity in Action
  Malcolm X Park drum circle
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Abrams
• Best Music Venue
  Velvet Lounge
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Aaron Leitko
• Best Aspiring Brooklyn Band
  Deleted Scenes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Aaron Leitko
• Deepest House DJ
  Chris Burns at Rock & Roll Hotel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Aaron Leitko
• Best Place to Find Used Records You’d Given Up on Finding
  Som Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Michael J. West
• Best Jazz Club (Downstairs)
  Bohemian Caverns
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Michael J. West
• Best Jazz Club (Upstairs)
  Twins Jazz
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Michael J. West
• Best Reason to Leave the House on a Monday Night
  Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra at Bohemian Caverns
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Michael J. West
• Best Sideshow Duo
  Tyler Fyre and Thrill Kill Jill
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Jazz Musicologist
  Tom Porter
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Hyphenate Label
  Cuneiform Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Brent Burton
• Best Official Bootleg(s)
  Fugazi Live Series
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Jason Cherkis
• Best Proof That D.C. Rock Music Has a Future
  Gypsy Eyes Records
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Mark Athitakis
• Best Song
  Georgie James’ “Need Your Needs”
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kim Gooden
• Best Karaoke
  Recessions
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Poet
  Rod Smith
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Jukebox
  Pharmacy Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Amanda Hess
• Best Democratic Theater Experience
  Capital Fringe Festival
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Nick Green
• Best Upstart Theater Troupe
  Solas Nua
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Nick Green
• Best Theater for a View
  Theater J at Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Kim Gooden
• Best Dance Company
  Jane Franklin Dance
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Arts & Entertainment By Nick Green
• Best Tailor
  Field English Custom Tailors
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Place to Buy the Dress You Only Wear Once
  I Do I Do Wedding Gowns
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Jule Banville
• Best Boutique to Spend Your Paycheck
  Nana
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Kim Gooden
• Best Place for Disposable Fashion
  Simply Fashion
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Sarah Godfrey
• Best Bras
  Bloomingdale’s
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Rend Smith
• Best Shoe Shopping for the Guy Who Hates Shoe Shopping
  Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Mark Athitakis
• Best Place to Have Your Mom Buy You Slacks
  Westfield Shoppingtown Montgomery
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Jason Cherkis
• Best Place for the Stylish Poor Man
  Banana Republic Factory Store
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Andrew Beaujon
• Best Place to Mod Yourself Up
  The District Line
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Place to Buy Music Gear
  Atomic Music
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Justin Moyer
• Best Tube Amp Repair
  Prototypes
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Dave McKenna
• Best Place to Access Your Inner 13-Year-Old
  Beauty Island
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Amanda Hess
• Best Bikini Wax
  Shangri-La Day Spa
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Barber
  Camillo Barber Shop
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Brent Burton
• Best Hair Salon
  Bang Salon & Spa
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Kim Gooden
• Best Place to Determine Where You Land on the Kinsey Scale
  Results the Gym
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Mike DeBonis
• Best Dance Studio–cum–Community Hub
  Joe’s Movement Emporium
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Amanda Abrams
• Best Place to Whup Ass Brazilian-Style
  International Capoeira Angola Foundation
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Rend Smith
• Best Place to Rent Bad Movies
  Video Vault
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Place to Stay in a Pinch
  Loftstel
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Place to Buy Home Goods
  Home Rule
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Kim Gooden
• Best Person to Help You Decorate Your Apartment on the Cheap
  David Hall
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Angela Valdez
• Best Non-Churchy Church
  Westminster Presbyterian
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Rend Smith
• Finest Post-Service Breakfast
  Debre Hail Kedus Gabriel and Hail Kedus Yohannes Metamik Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church at Church of the Holy City
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Aaron Leitko
• Best Bike Shop
  Phoenix Bike Shop
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Andrew Beaujon
• Best Undesirable Furniture
  Salvation Army As Is Auction at Salvation Army
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Sarah Godfrey
• Best Strip Clubs
  Camelot Show Bar
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Amanda Hess
• Best Corner Store
  Freedom Market Inc.
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Jason Cherkis
• Best Place to Hide From a Male Stalker
  Knit Happens
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Ewa Beaujon
• Best Neighborhood Realtor
  Jennifer Walker at McEnearney Realtors
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Andrew Beaujon
• Best Hotel That’ll Make Your Folks Think You Live in a Nicer City
  Tabard Inn
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Kim Gooden
• Best Hardware Store
  Brookland TrueValue Hardware
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services
• In Depth: Best Drugstore
  CVS trailer at Waterside Mall
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Sarah Godfrey
• Best Enforcer
  Kamal “Commy” Jahanbein at the Saloon
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Angela Valdez
• Best Front Desk Operators
  Carolyn Taylor, Alice Bell, and Doreatha Williams at the Calverton
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jason Cherkis
• Best Prosecutor
  Assistant U.S. Attorney Deborah Sines
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Angela Valdez
• Best Panhandler
  Blelvis
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Amanda Hess
• Best Street Performer
  Robert Triolo
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Piano Man
  Gordon Kent
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Gabe Joselow
• Best Prima Donna
  Art Garfunkel at Strathmore Music Hall
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Hostess
  Juleanna Glover
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Angela Valdez
• Best Animal Monument
  Owney the Dog
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Amanda Hess
• Best Graffiti
  The Beatles beetles
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Public Restroom
  National Building Museum
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jason Cherkis
• Best New-Car Dealer in D.C.
  Martens Volkswagen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Place to Avoid Terrorism Paranoia
  National Geographic Society building
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Spot at National Zoo for Children
  Small Mammal House
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Abandoned Amusement Park
  Glen Echo Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Angela Valdez
• Best Remnant of the Liberal Media
  The Falls Church News-Press
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Columnist
  Marc Fisher
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Cartoonist
  Richard Thompson
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mark Athitakis
• Best Cheerleader for Local Retail Operations
  The InTowner
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best MSM Blog
  The Washington Post’s Post Mortem
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mark Athitakis
• Best Exploitation of Women for Commercial Ends
  El Comercio
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Name in the News Business
  Johnny A. Yataco, president, Washington Hispanic Inc.
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Billionaire Media Vanity Project
  The Examiner
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Flack
  Leah Gurowitz
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jason Cherkis
• Best Local TV Channel
  Channel 49
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mark Athitakis
• Best Local TV Weather Forecast
  Fox 5 Storm Force
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mark Athitakis
• Best Radio Show
  Baseball Roundup with Phil Wood
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Free Workout
  The steps at Meridian Hill Park
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Killer Hill for Masochistic Runners
  Arizona Avenue NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Tennis Courts
  Banneker Senior High School
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Personal Trainer/English Professor/Priest
  Ed Ingebretsen
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Arthur Delaney
• Best View of the Potomac
  Cow Hoof Rock
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jule Banville
• Best Place in Rock Creek Park You’ve Never Been To
  Soapstone Valley Trail
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jule Banville
• Best Place to Kayak the Potomac
  Great Falls to Lock 10
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places
• Best Place to Learn How to Do That
  Liquid Adventures Kayak School
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jule Banville
• Best Redskins Announcer
  Frank Herzog
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Sporting Event
  DCIAA Basketball Championships
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Wonk
  Mary Levy
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Friend of the District Taxpayer
  Carol Schwartz
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Political Feud
  Everyone vs. Peter Nickles
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Candidate for Federal Receivership
  D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Advisory Neighborhood Commission
  ANC 6A
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
  Bryan Weaver
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jason Cherkis
• Best Watchdogs
  University Legal Services
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Jason Cherkis
• Best Vacant Building
  641 S St. NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Kim Gooden
• Best Neon Sign
  Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mark Athitakis
• Best Potential Contributor to Gentrification
  1800 4th St. NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Office Building
  The Old Post Office Pavilion
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Kim Gooden
• Best Intersection of New and Old D.C.
  Florida Avenue Market
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Reason to Root Against the Kennedy Street Corridor Revitalization Plan
  The breakfast platter at Tony’s Place
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Alternative to a Weekend at the Inn at Little Washington
  The Thomas Shepherd Inn
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Kim Gooden
• Best Gearhead Road Trip
  Catonsville
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Dave McKenna
• Best Place to Stop While Driving Anywhere Worth Going
  Sheetz
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Andrew Beaujon
• Best Bus Lines
  90s
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Kim Gooden
• Best Crosstown Shortcut
  Franklin Street NE
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Argument for Making GPS Standard in all Automobiles
  Northern Virginia
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Erik Wemple
• Best Place to Pick Up a Zipcar
  14th and Corcoran Streets NW
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Kim Gooden
• Best Way to Get to DCA for Free and Park for Nothing
  Ride your bike
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Andrew Beaujon
• Best Spot to Watch Trains
  Bridge at 9th Street NE
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Mike DeBonis
• Best Reason not to Fly Airtran, Midwest, Northwest, or Spirit
  Terminal A at National Airport
  Best of D.C. 2008 - People & Places By Andrew Beaujon
• In Depth: Best Coffee Tables for Oddly Shaped Rooms
  Skynear Designs, Design Within Reach, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Andrew Beaujon and Jule Banville
• In Depth: Best Suburb for Vintage Chic
  Polly Sue's Vintage Shop, Moonshadow Antiques & Vintage
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Ruth Samuelson and Amanda Hess
• In Depth: The Big Chain Grocers
  Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Jule Banville
• In Depth: Best Dessert Menu
  Locanda
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Melissa McCart
• In Depth: Best Salt Bagel
  Bagel City
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Food & Drink By Erik Wemple
• In Depth: Best Hardware Store
  Brookland TrueValue Hardware
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Erik Wemple
• In Depth: Best Messy Bookstores
  Capitol Hill Books, Books for America, Second Story Books
  Best of D.C. 2008 - Goods & Services By Mark Athitakis
• Who Needs Arlington?
  D.C.-shaped coffee table isn't for squares.
  Feature By Jule Banville

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• What's the Frequency, Cecil?
  Cecil gives the straight dope on the ace of bass.
  The Straight Dope By Cecil Adams
• Getting Over the Stump
  A look inside Dan's archives
  Savage Love By Dan Savage

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This week's best in Arts and Entertainment.

• Nudity
  Wednesday, April 23, at the Velvet Lounge
  Arts & Events By Aaron Leitko
• Mahjongg
  Tuesday, April 22, at the Red and the Black
  Arts & Events By Matthew A. Stern
• Sonny Rollins
  Friday, April 18, at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall
  Arts & Events By Michael J. West
• "Air Rites"
  To Saturday, May 31, at Fraser Gallery
  Arts & Events By Kriston Capps
• "The End of Nature"
  To Sunday, May 4, at the Warehouse Gallery
  Arts & Events By Maura Judkis
• Leine & Roebana
  Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at Dance Place
  Arts & Events By Nick Green
• Jhumpa Lahiri
  Wednesday, April 23, at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
  Arts & Events By Mark Athitakis
• Keith Gessen
  Monday, April 21, at Politics and Prose
  Arts & Events By Jule Banville
• Scenes From a Marriage
  Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
  Arts & Events By Matthew Borlik