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Intro
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Best of Charleston 2011
Attractions & City Living
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Attractions & City Living
Best Place to Get Slimed
Best Place to Find a Disheveled Guy at 2:15 a.m. Calling Himself the Keymaster
Best Place To Go Cruising in the Ecto 1
Best Way to Get Around Downtown
Best Rehabbed Spot We Still Try to Avoid
Best Traffic Scourge to Come in Hawaiian Shirts
Best Location for an Afternoon Nap
Best Place to Spot "For Sale" Signs
Best King Street Spot for Drunken Frat Boys to Relieve Themselves
Best Way to Enjoy King Street
Best Place to Find Yourself Before Sunday Brunch
Best Unlikely Venue for a Glow Stick Dance Off
Best Unofficial Name for a Business District
Best Marshfront Park
Best New Bridge
Best Way to Drive Away Tourists
Best Example of the Sophomore Slump
Best Sign that North Chuck Just Might Be a Little More Progressive than Charleston
Best Area to Be Revitalized
Best News for Frequent Flyers
Best Reason for Boeing to Reconsider Moving to South Carolina
Best Ship We Hope Doesn't Sink ... Financially
Best Party to Top the Best Party Ever
Best Neighborhood
Best Attraction
Best Tourist Trap
Best Tour Company
Best Building
Best Green Biz
Best Church
Best Public School
Best Private School
Best Preschool
Best Public Space
Best Free Wifi Spot
Best Outdoor Event
Best Festival
Best Fundraising Event
Best Place to Work
Best Apartment Complex
Politics, News, & the Media
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Politics, Public Affairs, & Personalities
Best Charlestonian
Best Charlestonian to Defriend
Best Troublemaker
Best Do-Gooder
Best Local Legislator
Best City Council Member
Best County Council Member
Best School Board Member
Best Community Activist
Best Philanthropist
Best Progressive
Best Greenie
Best Conservative
Best Local Cause
Best Political Gaffe
Best Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
Best Reason to Cry Like You Did When Old Yeller Died
Best My-Way-or-No-Highway Moment
Best Reason to Stop Naming Highways After Politicians
Best Political Figure Who Likely Didn't Cry When Old Yeller Died
Best Thing to Name After Wendell Gilliard
Best Sore Loser Since Ted Knight in Caddyshack
Best Sore Loser Runner-Up
Best Burglary Victim
Best Reason to Give Up on James Island Fight
Best Proof that Charleston Is Progressive
Best Way to Turn Mayor Summey into a Lean, Mean, Fighting Machine
Best New Kid on the Block
Best Reason to Put that Confederate Uniform Back in the Closet ... For Good
Best Party to Skip
Best Submission to Penthouse Letters that Was Never Sent
Best Ironic Comment to Come Out of the Mouth of Nikki Haley
Best Way to Earn Enemies
Best Way to Doom Tax Reform
Best Response to Don't Ask Don't Tell
Best Place to Come Out of the Closet For Gay Rights
Best Thing to Happen to Superheroes Since Bill Murray Turned Down the Role of Batman
Best Use of Culinary Puns on the Campaign Trail
Best 2007 City Paper Story That Still Brings All the Boys to the Yard
Best Neighborhood Bar
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
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Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Best Appearance By The Living Dead In A Music Video
Best Place To Watch Movies, Besides Bill Murray's In-House Theater In Beverly Hills
Best Charlestonian To Star In A Movie As Himself In 2010
Best Place To Learn How To Dress Like A Zombie Before Hitting The Golf Course
Best Men in Tights
Best Drool-Worthy Thespian
Best Attempt at Making an Audience Uncomfortable
Best Alfred Hitchcock Worship Service
Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Swiss Army Knife of a Set
Best Performance by an Artist Who Really, Really Had to Pee
Best Wedding Announcement
Best Use of an iPhone
Best Storyographer
Best Way to See Local Churches Without Having to, You Know, Go to Church
Best New Party Trend
Best Part-Time Job for Men
Best Way to Get a Rash
Best Fashion Statement
Best Attempt at Transforming Something Ugly into Something Lovely Since Phil Connors' Nasty Ol' Soul Was Transformed in Groundhog Day
Best Artistic Accident
Best Underground Artist Who Looks Like a Pro Wrestler
Best Artist that Seemingly Every Charleston Gallerina Wants to Date
Best Sugar-Coated Art Opening
Best Organically-Grown Expo
Best Combination of Crucifixions and Old Traditions
Best Use of Facebook
Best Matchmakers
Best Chance Encounter with Bill Murray at an Art Party
Best Hidden Artists' Collective
Best Disappearing Act
Best Relocation
Best Book Launch
Best Change of Ownership
Best Off-Screen Drama
Best Bachelor Since Phil Connors in the Punxsutawney Bachelor Auction
Best Comeback
Best Music Venue Relocation
Best Bounce Back
Best Record Store That's No Longer Around
Best Label That Really Isn't a Label
Best New Sort-Of-Local Music Genre
Best Homecoming
Best Folly Beach Song
Best Sign of Progress on Folly
Best Band of Brothers
Best Rock Cameo
Best Song About Self Pleasure
Best Graveyard Jam
Best Father-Daughter Moment
Best Old-School Reunion
Best Beatles Cover
Best Cheesy Rock Cover
Best Romantic Song
Best On-Air Reunion
Best Locally Produced Music Video
Best Festival You Probably Missed
Best Hoax
Best Rock Professor
Best Tribute
Best Protest Song
Best Local Theater Company
Best Piccolo or Spoleto Show
Best Non-Piccolo/Spoleto Play of 2010
Best Cultural Event
Best Movie Theater
Best Local Actor
Best Local Actress
Best Local Comic
Best Local Author
Best Museum
Best Art Gallery
Best Exhibit of 2010
Best Local Visual Artist
Best Art Instruction
Best Music Concert of 2010
Best Rock Music Club
Best Jazz & Blues Club
Best Cover Band
Best Local Band
Best Jazz Band
Best Musician
Best Male Vocalist
Best Female Vocalist
Best Karaoke Night
Best Club DJ
Best Hip-Hop Club
Best Local Hip-Hop Artist
News & The Media
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News & The Media
Best News Story of 2010
Best Local TV Anchor
Best Local Investigative Reporter
Best Local TV Weather Forecaster
Best Local TV Sports Anchor
Best Local TV Station
Best Newspaper Columnist
Best City Paper Cover Story
Best Local Website
Best Radio Station
Best Talk/News Radio Station
Best Local Radio Show
Best Local Radio Personality
Best Local Talk Show Host
Best Local TV Commercial
Best Local Interest Blog
Best Local Twitter Feed
Best Way to Hear the Same Song Again and Again and Again
Best Reporter Likely to Be Accused if Punxsutawney Phil Goes Missing
Best Columnist Most Likely to Step in the Same Puddle Again and Again and Again
Best Undercover Author
Best Beat Reporter
Best Weekly Collection of Blunders
Best Vanishing Act
Best Cranky Right Winger
Best Landscaping Tips
Best New C2 Show
Best Awkward Moment
Best Utility News Anchor
Best Field Reporter
Best Weatherman Summit
Best News Hair
Best Excuse to Launch a Boycott
Best On-air Rock Trivia
Best Foodie Blog to Drool Over
Recreation, Health, & Beauty
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Recreation, Health, & Beauty
Best Place to Stock Up for a Sensual Massage
Best Pool to Sneak into and Go Skinny Dipping
Best golf course for bet-making
Best New Cult
Best Black Swan-style Workout
Best Way to Chill Out On the Cheap
Best Fitness Class with a Cult-Like Following
Best Excuse to Run Through Chicora-Cherokee
Best Twist on a Benefit
Best Adult Halloween Activity
Best Proof that Skateboarding is Still a Crime
Best Thing We Got from Ohio
Best New Reason to Grab a Pint in the Middle of the Day
Best Indication that College Kids Have Way Too Much Time on Their Hands
Best Place to Get an Organic Pedicure
Best Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Best Way to Be Fined
Best Place to Get Refreshed Like After a Weekend at Lake Winnipesaukee
Best Feel-Good Remedy After Watching The Cove
Best Place to Show Off Your New Yacht
Best Local Sports Team
Best Local Athlete
Best Marina
Best Island
Best Place for Family Fun
Best Bowling Alley
Best Park
Best Surf Shop
Best Watersports Company
Best Bike Shop
Best Sporting Goods Store
Best Dive Shop
Best Outdoor Outfitters
Best Store for Beach Gear
Best Place to Buy A Boat
Best Golf Course
Best Health Club
Best Personal Trainer
Best Physician
Best Plastic Surgeon
Best Dermatologist
Best Tanning Salon
Best Dentist
Best Chiropractor
Best Pilates Studio
Best Yoga Studio
Best Acupuncturist
Best Medical Spa
Best Hospital
Best Place to Give Birth
Best Piercing Shop
Best Tattoo Shop
Best Adult Toy Store
Best Day Spa
Best Nail Salon
Best Massage Therapist
Best Hair Salon
Best Barber Shop
Best Hair Stylist
Best Hotel
Best Bed & Breakfast
Best Veterinarian
Shops, Wares & Services
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Shops & Wares
Best Place to Stock Up on Correspondence Stock
Best Place to Find Music Before Setting Sail
Best Place to Stock Up Before Leaving for an Undersea Adventure
Best Call to Arms
Best Thing to Happen to Hawaiian Shirt Lovers
Best Frozen Food Aisle to Stroll for Sex Appeal
Best Eclectic Shopping Experience
Best Catch 22
Best Response to Saks Leaving
Best Southern Shopping Experience
Best Panty Party
Best Reason to Drive to Summerville for Holy City Shoppers
Best Place to Shop with Cocktails in Hand
Best Vintage Jewelry
Best Place to Shop While Sipping Bourbon
Best Place to Get Lost While Shopping
Best Porch Shopping
Best Bow Ties
Best Vintage Selection in the Middle of a Living Room
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Best New Place for Ralph Lauren Fans to Shop
Best Shopping District
Best Department Store
Best Local Cosmetics Company
Best Designer Comeback
Best Risk-Taking Designer
Best Women's Clothing Store
Best Men's Clothing Store
Best Way to Benefit From the Misfortune of Others
Best Children's Clothing Store
Best Baby Store
Best Place to Pick Up a Team Zissou Uniform
Best Place to Get a New Cat or a Three-Legged Dog
Best Toy Store
Best Boutique
Best Local Clothing Designer
Best Accessories Store
Best Bead Store
Best Jewelry Store
Best Local Jewelry Designer
Best Shoe Store
Best Consignment Store
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Best Gift Store
Best Thrift Store
Best Collegiate Store
Best Eyewear Boutique
Best Antique Store
Best Furniture Store
Best Home Accessories Store
Best Stationery Store
Best Garden Store/Nursery
Best Landscaper
Best Pet Store
Best Pet Groomer
Best Doggie Daycare
Best Costume Shop/Party Store
Best Used Bookstore
Best Art Supply Store
Best Musical Instrument Store
Best Paint Store
Best Frame Shop
Best Grocery Store
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Best Gourmet Grocery Store
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Best Car Wash
Best Corner Store
Best Health Food Store
Best Tire Store
Best Mechanic
Best Wine Shop
Best Motorcycle Shop
Best Tobacco Shop
Best Cab Company
Best Limo Company (TIE)
Best Liquor Store
Best Hardware Store
Best Law Firm/Lawyer
Best Cell Phone Provider
Best Realty Company
Best Lighting Store
Best Realtor
Best Dry Cleaner
Best Insurance Agency
Best Bank
Best Florist
Best Pawn Shop
Best Music Store
Best Bookstore
Best Comic Book Store
Eating & Drinking Out
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Eating & Drinking Out
Best Place to Get Coffee and Really Good Crepes
Best Place to Unexpectedly Find Bill Murray Waiting Tables
Best Restaurant Where You Can Grab a Meal and a Smoke
Best Restaurant for Trying holistic tips you learned from Wu-Tang Clan
Best Places to try a Caf-Pop, sort of
Best Attempt at a Hot Dog Homerun that Ended in a Strike Out
Best Table-Top Graffiti
Best Brats
Best Way to Ruin an Entire Sunday Afternoon, 2011 Edition
Best Burger Inspired by a West Coast Burger Chain
Best Meatballs this Side of the Camp North Star Messhouse
Best Place to Get Purple Potatoes and Pecan Pesto on Your Pizza
Best Pairing Since the Keymaster Met the Gatekeeper
Best Hot Dip
Best New Restaurant for Saucy Citizens
Best Mojo
Best Menu Item
Best Classic Breakfast with a View
Best Appetizer that Never Quite Took
Best Fish and Chips
Best Food Truck Couple
Best First Try
Best Southern Food in an English Pub
Best Head-to-Head Food Challenge
Best Bowl of Pure Love
Best Bread Basket to Empty in Your Purse
Best Expression of Locavorism
Best Way to Get Meat Lovers to Eat Tofu
Best Rolling Food Machine
Best Makeover
Best Kimchi Soup
Best Way to Have a Little Lost in Translation Experience
Best Party Palace for Getting Lost in Translation and Playing Crazy Asian Games
Best Hope for Ethnic Diversity
Best New Invasive Species Eating Trend
Best Octopus
Best Beer Dinners
Best Replacement for Raval and Chai's
Best Sack of Local Meat
Best Day in the Life
Best Example of a Previously Inconceivable Loss Since the Michigan Wolverines Lost to the Hawaii Warriors in Six Inches of Snow in Ann Arbor
Best Cycling and Eating Combo
Best Reason to Never Serve Champagne at an Oyster Roast
Best Chef Shuffle
Best Foodie Fundraiser
Best Place to Dine on Food Fit for Gen. Barnicke in a Setting Fit for Private John Winger
Best Upscale Heathy Food
Best Place to Get as Pickled as Herman Blume's Liver
Best Raw Fish Dish in Town. And That's the Fact, Jack!
Best Old Place That's New Again
Best Way for a Chef to Spend $1,500
Best Way to Save the World (or at Least Conserve Some Energy)
Best Way to Splurge
Best New Concepts for Locavores
Best Use of a Breakfast Cereal
Best Cavity Inducer
Best Toothsome Treats
Best Avalanche
Best Restaurant
Best New Restaurant
Best Restaurant when Someone Else is Paying
Best Chef
Best Wait Staff
Best Sommelier
Best Caterer
Best Downtown Restaurant
Best Daniel Island Restaurant
Best James Island Restaurant
Best Mount Pleasant Restaurant
Best Folly Beach Restaurant
Best Sullivan's Island Restaurant
Best IOP Restaurant
Best West Ashley Restaurant
Best North Charleston Restaurant
Best Summerville Restaurant
Best Romantic Restaurant
Best Waterfront Dining
Best Outdoor Patio
Best Sunday Brunch
Best Kid Friendly Restaurant
Best Japanese
Best Indian
Best Chinese
Best Thai/Vietnamese
Best Asian Fusion
Best French Restaurant
Best Italian
Best Mexican
Best Greek
Best Tapas
Best Cheap Meal
Best Restaurant For Vegetarians
Best Pub Food
Best Breakfast
Best Late Night Menu
Best Late Night Menu Local Runner Up:
Best Meat and 3 Veggies
Best Soul Food
Best Burger
Best Cheesesteak
Best French Fries
Best Fried Chicken
Best Sweet Tea
Best New York Style Pizza
Best Gourmet Pizza
Best Sub Sandwich/Hoagie
Best Seafood
Best Place to Buy Local Seafood
Best Oysters
Best Sushi
Best Raw Bar
Best Buffet
Best Salad
Best Steak
Best Shrimp & Grits
Best Ice Cream
Best Frozen Yogurt
Best Barbecue
Best Ribs
Best Hot Dog
Best She-Crab Soup
Best Bagels
Best Deli
Best Bakery
Best Desserts
Best Coffee House
Best Wine Selection (Retail)
Best Wine Selection (Bar or Restaurant)
Best Beer Selection (Retail)
Best Bottle Beer Selection (Bar or Restaurant)
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Best Happy Hour
Best New Bar
Best Upscale Bar
Best Bar Staff
Best Rooftop Bar
Best Bouncers
Best Downtown Bar
Best Daniel Island Bar
Best Mt. Pleasant Bar
Best James Island Bar
Best Folly Beach Bar
Best IOP Bar
Best Sullivan's Island Bar
Best West Ashley Bar
Best North Charleston Bar
Best Summerville Bar
Best Waterfront Bar
Best College Bar
Best Authentic Pub
Best No-Frills Watering Hole
Best Dance Club
Best Pool Hall
Best Pick-up Joint
Best Late Night Bar
Best Sports Bar
Best Gay Club
Best Lesbian Club
Best Adult Establishment
Best Martini
Best Place to Sip Whiskey
Best Margarita
Best Cold Beer
Best Cheap Beer Deal
High Cotton
Best sake selection this side of Tokyo
Best New Flavored Booze
Best Bivalve Shot
Best Drinking Trend
Best Stick-It-to-the-Beer-Snobs Beer Selection
Best Use of Pickled Shrimp
Best Bloody Mary Morning
Best Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
Best New Beer Bar
Best Happy Hour Digs to Catch a Seaside Sunset
Best Gin-Based Elixir
Best Way to Feel Like You've Left the Country
Best Tequila Buzz on a Work Night
Best Wine Rack
Best Movie Theater That Makes Us Wonder Why All Movie Theaters Don't Serve Booze
Best New Caffeinated Liquor
Best Clock for Alerting You to Closing Time
Best Spiced Black Coffee
Best Ice Cube
Best Spiced Latte
Best Reason to Skip Starbucks
Best Cheap Cup of Coffee
Best Misleading Bar Name
Best Malawi Coffee
Best Kegger
Best Boogie for Broke Bums
Best Place to Debate Beer Flavor Profiles
Best Sippin' Fest
Best New Microbrewery
Best Local Specialty Ale
Best Gin Martini
Best Summertime Cocktail
Best New Shooter
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