Vol. 20, No. 29
The Best Year-Round
A few things to appreciate about Tucson.
By Tom Danehy
War of the Global-Phobics
Activists from Tucson joined protests at 2003 World Trade Organization Ministerial in Cancun, Mexico.
By Deidre Pike
Pol Jump
Ramon Valadez has the inside track to replace Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom.
By Chris Limberis
Twenty Years Later
Have county actions since the 1983 flood made Pima County safer?
By Dave Devine
The Online Muckraker's Guide
Internet public access is an investigator's free-for-all.
By Dave Maass
Tucson Winners
By Jimmy Boegle
The Skinny
Police Dispatch
By Kristopher Califano
K. Rat
Mailbag
Random Shots
Red Meat
Art Director
By Jim Nintzel
The Best of Gender
Women should all look forward to the day that men are no more.
By Connie Tuttle
Yonder
City Week
By Joan Schuman
Pick
Paradise Found
'Lost in Translation' plays homage to the May-December romance with tact and sensitivity.
By James DiGiovanna
Gothic Overload
The vamps and werewolves of 'Underworld' will put you to sleep for a century or two.
By Bob Grimm
As American as Apple Pie and Embarrassment
Atmosphere is poised to write new rules for the rap game.
By Curtis McCrary
Border Songs
Former Tucson resident Ani Cordero's band is stylistically multilingual.
By Annie Holub
Soundbites
By Stephen Seigel
Adaptation
One play stands out among the three productions that opened here last week.
By James Reel
Dance Break
Rennie Harris brings the hip-hop street idiom beyond explosive gymnastics into shapely choreography.
By Margaret Regan
Hot Dogs
Dancers play puppies and illustrate the laws of physics at Funhouse Movement Theatre.
By Gene Armstrong
Healthy Greek Dining
Mix a nutritional guidebook and a Greek cookbook, and the results are something to stew about.
By Karyn Zoldan
Buckets o' Yummy
Kokobana's 'Mexican' food is delicious, even if it's a bit less than authentic.
Noshing Around
Best of Tucson™ 2003
The Best Show on Earth!
Kids, Parents, Artists
Former dropouts get their lives together at a South Tucson school--with an assist from art.
Southside Delight
El Casino Ballroom continues its tradition of offering the community a fun place to celebrate.
By Irene Messina
Taping The Circus
Tucson's controversial Pan Left Productions wants to make sure the revolution is recorded.
Best Local Grocer
Rincon Market
Best Supermarket (Exact Location)
Bashas'
Best Caterer
TIE
Best Specialty Shop
Trader Joe's
Best Delicatessen
Feig's Kosher Foods
Best Desserts
Beyond Bread
Best Custom Cakes
Ilsa's Konditorei and Bakery
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Best Burger
Fuddrucker's
Best Barbecue
Jack's Original Barbecue
Best Sandwich
Best Take-Out
Feast
Best Pizza
Magpies
Best Tortillas
St. Mary's Mexican Food
Best Tres Leches Cake
Best Drive-In Meal With Entertainment
Pat's Chili Dog
Best Beef-Flavored Religious Experience
The Bob Burger
Best Melding of Meat Products
Lucky Dogs by BK
Best Way to Give Yourself an Aneurysm at the Grocery Store
Self check-out stations
Best Fine Art Gallery
Etherton
Best Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Mural
Broadway Underpass Wall
Best Public Art
Rattlesnake Bridge
Best Local Visual Artist
Mat Bevel
Best Local Performing Artist
Lisa Otey
Best Dance Production
Ballet Tucson's Nutcracker
Best Theatrical Production
Mamma Mia! (UApresents)
Best Indoor Venue
Rialto Theatre
Best Outdoor Venue
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol
Best Movie Theater
The Loft
Best Billboard
None
Best Book by a Local Author
Small Wonder
Best Small Gallery for Art Openings
Galleria La Sirena
Best Patron of the Arts
Jean-Paul Bierny
Best Home-Grown Theatrical Production
Borderlands Theater's Barrio Hollywood
Best Theatrical Bargain
UA's Arizona Repertory Theatre
Best Director
Samantha K. Wyer
Best Classical Music Performance
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Best Artist
Michael Cajero
Best Nixon Impersonation in a Dance Performance
Thom Lewis
Best Friend to Local Arts
Joanne Stuhr
Best Tourist Attraction
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Annual Festival
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Spectacle for Charity
Angel Ball
Best Park
Reid Park
Best Urban Ambiance
Fourth Avenue
Best Contemporary Architecture
Best Piece of Tucson History
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Best Local News Issue
Painting of A Mountain
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Women in Black
Best Sports Team
UA Men's Basketball
Best Day Spa
Gadabout SalonSpa
Best UA Athlete
Jason Gardner
Best Public Servant
Bob Walkup
Best Mischief Maker
John Kromko
Best High School Athlete
Erin Parsons
Best Local High School Basketball Rivalry
Canyon Del Oro vs. Salpointe (Boys)
Best Coach
Mike Candrea
Best Tucson Sound
A locomotive whistle
Best Small Research Library
Tucson Regional Family History Center--Regional Genealogical Library
Best Fledgling Merchant Association
Campbell Avenue Merchants Association
Best Arts Freak Show
The Mountain Avenue Public Art Controversy
Best Place to Cool Your Heels
Sabino Canyon
Best Urban Landscaping
University of Arizona
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike Riding
Rillito River Trail
Best Rec Area in Southern Arizona
Best Hike
Best Backpacking Trail
Romero Pass
Best Campground With Amenities
Rose Canyon Lake
Best Wilderness Campground
Mount Lemmon (general)
Best Way to Drop a Line
Tucson Urban Lakes
Best Place to Commune With Wildlife
Patagonia Lake State Park
Best Big Puddle
Arivaca Lake
Best Horseback Riding with a Date
Tanque Verde Ranch
Best Way to Scare a Tucson Newcomer
The palo verde beetle
Best-Run Youth Sports
YMCA
Best Toy Store
Toys "R" Us
Best Clothing Store
Buffalo Kids
Best Catered-to-Kids Restaurant
Chuck E. Cheese's
Best Playground
Best Birthday Party Place
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Funtasticks
Best ZooBots
Best Anime Screening Society
Tucson Animation Screening Society
Best Foreign Candy
The Tudor Rose Tea Room
Best Place to Get a Kid Free Attention
Pinnacle Peak
Best Local Newscast
KVOA Channel 4
Best Radio Station for News
KUAZ 1550 AM/89.1 FM
Best Country Music Station
KiiM 99.5 FM
Best Pop Music Station
KROQ 93.7 FM
Best Rock Music Station
KFMA 92.1 FM
Best Radio Personality
Frank, KFMA 92.1 FM
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
Amy Goodman/Democracy Now!, KXCI 91.3 FM
Best Print News
Arizona Daily Star
Best Non-Daily Publication
Tucson Weekly
Best Local Web Site
Azstarnet.com
Best Television Reporting on Something Besides Car Crashes, Sports and Weather
Arizona Illustrated, KUAT Channel 6
Best On-Air Political Circus
The boys on KTKT 990 AM
Best New Local News Concept
News at Nine, KWBA Channel 58
Best Local Book Publisher
Rio Nuevo Publishers
Best Courageous Commentary on the War in Iraq
Andrew M. Greeley, Arizona Daily Star
Best Political Cartoonist
Wes Hargis, Inside Tucson Business
Radio Ringmaster
KXCI's Kidd Squidd continues to be fascinated by the river that is music.
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang's
Best Diner
The Grill
Best Greek
Athens on Fourth
Best Indian
Gandhi Cuisine of India
Best Italian
Best Middle Eastern
Ali Baba
Best Nouvelle Cuisine
Pastiche Modern Eatery
Best Seafood
Kingfisher Bar & Grill
Best Steakhouse
El Corral
Best Sushi
Sushi Ten
Best Thai
Char's Thai Restaurant
Best Upscale Dining
Anthony's in the Catalinas
Best Casual Dining
B-Line
Best Outdoor Seating
Best Lunch Over $7
Café Poca Cosa
Best Lunch Under $7
Best Late-Night Eats
Grill
Best Tucson Restaurant
Best South Tucson Restaurant
Mi Nidito
Best Mexican Fast Food/Drive-Thru
Losbetos
Best Combo Plates
Rosa's
Best Salsa
Best Dining
Oasis Vegetarian Eatery and Food Company
Best Veggie Burger
Best Vegan Selections
Best Barristas
Raging Sage
Best House-Blend Coffee
Best Café Hangout
Epic Cafe
Best Outdoor Seating (Cafés)
Best Café Food
Epic Café
Best Local Roaster
Best Tea Service
Tohono Chul Park Tea Room
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Food Conspiracy Co-Op
Best Soup
Dolce Vita
Best Non-Traditional Mexican food
Martin's Comida Casera
Best Hidden Fine Dining
The Dish
Best Salad
Red Sky Café
Best Food Substitution for Sex
Ginger Ice Cream
Best New Greek Joint
Jim's Greek Patio
Best Reasons to Drive to Phoenix
Best-Tasting Local Brew
Nimbus Brewing Company Taproom
Best Tasting Beer on Tap
Best Sports Bar
Famous Sam's
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
IBT's
Best Gimmick/Theme at a Bar
The Shelter
Best Upscale Bar Ambiance
Sullivan's Steak House
Best Lowbrow Bar Ambiance
The Buffet
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Cocktail Menu
Kon Tiki
Best Bar for a Quiet Adult Evening
The Arizona Inn
Best Non-Threatening First Date Bar
The Red Garter
Best Place to Drink In the Atmosphere
The Meet Rack
Best Selection of Off-Beat Alcohol
Plaza Liquors Beers and Wines
Best Mojito
J-Bar
Best $20 Wine Tasting
Best-Named Drink
Lady in Red
Best New Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
Best Used Books
Bookman's
Best Retail Music Store
Zia Record Exchange
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Men's Fashions (Locally Owned)
Franklin's
Best Women's Fashions (Locally Owned)
Zoe
Best Resale Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
Best Antiques/Kitsch/Collectibles
Annabell's Attic
Best Art/Artisan Jewelry
Carlos Diaz Silversmiths and Goldsmiths
Best Commercial Jewelry
Marshall's Jewelers
Best Home Furnishings
Copenhagen Furniture and Gifts
Best All-Purpose Gift Shop
Yikes!
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Sporting Goods
Sports Authority
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bike Shop
Best Place for Fire Eaters
Various cigar stores
Best Auto Repair
Joe's Auto and Truck Electric
Best Underbelly Work
Indy Muffler & Brake Pit
Best Place for Adults to Indulge Their Inner Child
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkles
Best Retail Therapy
W Boutique
Best Place to Stock Up for the Coming End Times
Southwest Bee Supply
Best Junkyard
Aviation Auto Salvage & Recycling
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