OC LIFE
Best Politician: No such thing
Best Downtown: Laguna Beach
Best Residential Neighborhood: Old Towne Orange
Best Hotel: Montage Laguna Beach
Best Newscaster: Jillian Reynolds
Best Blog: I Heart Old Towne Orange
Best Radio Personality: Kevin & Bean
Best Radio Station: KROQ-FM 106.7
Best Television Station: FOX-KTTV 11
Best Weathercaster: Dallas Raines
Best Sportscaster: Vin Scully
SHOPS & WARES
Best Mall: South Coast Plaza
Best Vintage Store: Buffalo Exchange
Best Used-Book Store: Camelot Books
Best Video-Game Store: Games 4 U
Best Comic-Book Store: Comics Unlimited
Best Liquor Store: Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Best Record/CD Store: Second Spin
Best Spa: Burke Williams
Best Laser Hair Removal: Dr. Tattoff
Best Manicure-Pedicure: Happy Nails
Best Tattoo Parlor: Outer Limits Tattoo
Best Place to Get Pierced: Electric Chair Tattoo
Best Way to Get a Pet: Stella's Hope
Best Sex Shop: Condom Revolution
Best Surf Shop: Jack's Surfboards
DIVERSIONS
Best Ducks Player: Teemu Selanne
Best Angels Player: Jered Weaver
Best College Player: Michael Lorenzen, Cal State Fullerton
Best Coach: Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Best Ride at Disneyland: Space Mountain
Best Gym: 24 Hour Fitness
Best Golf Course: Pelican Hill Golf Club
Best Beach In OC: Laguna Beach
Best Nature Trail: Crystal Cove State Park
Best Surf Spot: Trestles
Best Day Trip: San Diego
FOODSTUFFS
Best Outdoor Dining: The Beachcomber
Best Waterfront Dining: Duke's Huntington Beach
Best New Restaurant: True Food Kitchen
Best Restaurant: Seasons 52
Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying: Mastro's Ocean Club
Best Late-Night Dining: Harbor House Café
Best Diner: Ruby's Diner
Best Seafood Restaurant: The Crab Cooker
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant: Native Foods Café
Best Sunday Brunch: Las Brisas
Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Café
Best Thai Restaurant: Royal Thai Cuisine
Best Japanese Restaurant: Matsu
Best Sushi: RA Sushi
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Marrakesh
Best Italian Restaurant: Roman Cucina
Best Indian Restaurant: Natraj's Tandoori
Best Mexican Restaurant: Avila's El Ranchito
Best Chinese Restaurant: P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Best Taco: Chronic Tacos
Best Pho: Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant
Best Hamburger: In-N-Out
Best Dessert: Chocolate soufflé at Roy's
Best Cupcake: Casey's Cupcakes
Best Pizza: Gina's Pizza and Pastaria
Best Burrito: Chipotle
Best Hot Dog: Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs
Best French Fries: Memphis Café
Best Brewery: Newport Beach Brewing Co.
Best Bakery: 85C Bakery
Best Deli: Jerry's Famous Deli
Best New-Age Food Truck: Seabirds
Best Farmers' Market: Irvine Farmers' Market at UC Irvine
Best Bagels: Bruegger's
Best Ice Cream: Rite Aid/Thrifty's Ice Cream
Best Coffee: Kéan Coffee
Best Coffeehouse: Kéan Coffee
ARTS & CULTURE
Best Rock Band: Thrice
Best Punk Band: Social Distortion
Best DJ: DJ Oldboy
Best Live Band: Young the Giant
Best Hip-Hop Act: Parallel
Best Indie Band: Young the Giant
Best Art Museum: Laguna Art Museum
Best Visual Artist: Heather Ritts
Best Indie Film Theater: Edwards University Town Center
Best Museum (Non-Art): Discovery Science Center
NIGHTLIFE
Best Place to Pick Up a One-Night Stand: Foxfire
Best Bar In Orange County: Crow Bar
Best Dive Bar: Goat Hill Tavern
Best Pub: The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
Best Sports Bar: Rudy's Pub & Grill
Best Gay Bar: Tin Lizzie Saloon
Best Venue for Live Comedy: Improv (Irvine and Brea)
Best Strip Joint: California Girls
Best Place to Play Pool: Diamonds Billiard Club
Best Bar/Club Night: Yost Theater
Best Happy Hour: Yard House
Best Beer Selection: Yard House
Best Bartender: Andrea at the Green Girl Saloon
Best Margarita: El Matador
Best Signature Cocktail: Rainbow at Aloha Grill
Best Martini: La Cave
Best Lounge: The Rooftop Lounge
Best Venue for Live Music: House of Blues
Best Club DJ: Marcus McBride
Best Rock Club: House of Blues
Best Punk-Rock Bar: Detroit Bar
Best Dance Club: Sutra
