Readers Poll Results Annual Party: Eeyore's Birthday Art Gallery: Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria Artist: Joyce DiBona Book by a Local Author: TIE: Sniper in the Tower by G. Lavergne; Roadkill by Kinky Friedman Choreographer: Toni Bravo Comic: Kerry Awn Country/Western Club: Broken Spoke Cover Band Club: Maggie Mae's Dance Company: Ballet Austin Dance Music Club: Polly Ester's Dance Space: Alisa's Dance Downtown Club (East of Congress): Club Deville Downtown Club (West of Congress): TIE: Speakeasy; Antone's Gay/Lesbian Club: Oil Can Harry's Happy Hour Entertainment: Continental Club with Toni Price Jukebox: Casino El Camino Martinis/Cocktails: Cedar Street Movie Theatre Concession Stand: Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theatre Facilities: Barton Creek Cinema Movie Theatre Programming: Dobie Non-Downtown Club: Continental Club Place to be Seen: Speakeasy Place to Hear Poetry: Ruta Maya Coffee House Place to Take a First Date: Romeo's Poet: Raul Salinas Pool Hall: Slick Willie's Stage Director: Dede Clark Teen Scene/Hangout: The Drag Tejano/Conjunto Club: Tejano Ranch Theatre Actor/Actress: Tom Byrne Theatre Company: Zachary Scott Theatre Center Theatre Space: Paramount Theatre Video Store (Specialty): Vulcan Video Bed & Breakfast: Governor's Inn Downtown Building: Texas State Capitol Historic Structure: Texas State Capitol Hotel/Motel: Driskill Landscaping: Botanical Garden at Zilker Park Local Restoration: Texas State Capitol Mural/Graffiti: TIE: Varsity Theatre Mural by Carlos Lowry at Tower Records; Le Bonheur de Vivre by Doug Jaques at The Gap Public Artwork: Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue Public Restroom: Barton Creek Romantic Spot: Mount Bonnell Signage: El Arroyo All You Can Eat: Buffet Palace Bakery: TIE: Sweetish Hill; Upper Crust Bar Snacks: Dog & Duck Barbecue: Ruby's Bartenders: Club Deville Beer Selection (retail): Central Market Breakfast: Kerbey Lane Cafe Brew Pub: Waterloo Brewing Co. Cake Decorators: Lucy's Caterer: TIE: Prairie Rock; Word of Mouth Coffee House: TIE: Spider House; Flipnotics Diner: Star Seeds Drink Specials: Trudy's Fastest Waitstaff: Chuy's Grocery Store: Central Market Happy Hour: Trudy's Lunch Under $5: Thundercloud Subs Nicest Waitstaff: Trudy's Open-Air Market: Westlake Farmer's Market Place to Eavesdrop: Kerbey Lane Cafe Street Vendor: Jim Jim's Water Ice Wine Selection (retail): Central Market Computer Book Selection: Barnes & Noble Computer Repair: Wallingford Electronics Computer Store: Dell Outlet Store Internet Provider: TX.Net Local Visionary: Mr. Michael Dell Local Web Site: TIE: www.auschron.com; austin360 Online Guide to Austin: austin360 Bookstore: Toad Hall Camps/Classes: TIE: Kids Acting; Dougherty Arts Childrens' Clothing: Gap Kids Childrens' Entertainer: Joe Scruggs Childrens' Resale Clothing: Between Friends Childrens' Shoe Store: Payless Shoe Source Childrens' Video Selection: Blockbuster Healthy Restaurant: Mother's Kids Party Supplies: Party Pig Playground/Park: Zilker Playscape (Indoor): Discovery Zone Toy Store for Kids: Terra Toys Billboard: TIE: Shiner; Miller Lite Evening Radio: KUT 90.5 FM Late Night Deejay: Dave Barker, KVRX Local Columnist: John Kelso/Austin American-Statesman Local Features Writer: Ken Lieck/The Austin Chronicle Local Journalist (News): Judy Maggio/KVUE 24 Locally Produced Radio Show: Local Live, KVRX 91.7 FM Locally Produced TV Show: Austin City Limits/KLRU Morning Deejay (or Team): Dudley & Bob with Debra Cole/KLBJ 93.7PM Photojournalist: TIE: Alan Pogue; Fabritzio PM Drive/Rush Hour Radio Program: All Things Considered/KUT 90.5 FM Public Access TV Show: Capzeyez Radio Station: TIE: KGSR 107.1 FM; KUT 90.5 FM Radio Station to Listen to at Work: KGSR 107.1 FM Radio Talk Show Host: John Aielli/KUT 90.5 FM Sportscaster: Dave Cody/KTBC 7 Sportswriter: TIE: Coach Cotton/The Austin Chronicle; Kirk Bohls/Austin American-Statesman TV Anchor Person: Judy Maggio/KVUE 24 TV Newscast: KVUE 24 TV Reporter: Jim Swift/KXAN 36 Weather Person: Troy Kimmel/KVET, K-EYE-42 Austin Athlete: Lance Armstrong Austin Team: Ice Bats Basketball Court/Game: Enfield Park Bicycle Repair: Ozone Bike Ride: Greenbelt Camping & Outdoor Gear: REI Community Garden: Sunshine Gardens Day Hike: Greenbelt Day Trip: Enchanted Rock Dog Walk: Pease Park Fishing Hole: Not Telling! Golf Course: Lions Municipal Neighborhood Park: Zilker Park Overall Nursery: Gardenville Participatory Sport: Disc Golf Place to Skate: Veloway Public Sports Facility: YMCA Rock Climbing: Enchanted Rock Scenic Drive (In-Town): Loop 360 Spectator Sport: Ice Bats Sporting Goods Store: TIE: Academy; Rooster Andrews Swimming Hole: Barton Springs Pool City Department: Austin Fire Department Comunity Program: Austin Recycles Councilmember: Daryl Slusher Effort to Control Pollution/Improve the Environment: S.O.S. Lobbyist/Consultant: Ann Richards Local Eccentric: TIE: Leslie; Max Nofziger Local Scandal: Salamanders Local Visionary: Kirk Watson News Story: Triangle Nonprofit Group: TIE: AIDS Services of Austin; Goodwill; SafePlace Nonprofit Volunteer: Peg Kramer Public Servant: Kirk Watson Rumor: Everyone's Gay, Especially Local Sportscasters State Office: TIE: Governor's Office, Texas Music Office & Texas Film Commission Texas Legislator: Glen Maxey Alterations: Ace Custom Tailors & Alterations Appliance/TV Repair: Mr. Wizard Auto Body/Paint Shop: TIE: Southwest Body & Paint; Fix-a-Wreck Auto Mechanic: Flamingo Automotive Barber Shop: Wooten's Car Wash: Genie Dry Cleaner: Rick's Fitness Club: World Gym Florist: Cowgirls & Flowers Hair Salon: Avant Home Repair: Home Depot Kennel/Vet: Brykerwood Veterinary Clinic Laundromat: TIE: Clean & Lean; EcoMat Pharmacy/Drugstore: Peoples Photo Lab: HEB Printer/Copy Shop: Kinko's Public Health Clinic: TIE: Planned Parenthood; People's Community Clinic Recording Studio: Music Lane Shoe Repair: Austin Shoe Hospital Antiques: Whit Hanks Antiques Art Supplies: University Co-Op Bicycle Shop: Ozone Bookstore: Book People Comic Bookstore: Austin Books Furnishings/Decor: Your Living Room Gift Shop - High End: Le Cadeau Gifts - Novelty: Toy Joy Hardware Store: Breed & Co. Jewelry (Costume): Lucy in Disguise Jewelry (fine): James Avery Lingerie Shop: Victoria's Secret Liquor Store: Wiggy's Local Drugstore: Nau's Music Business: Strait Music Naughty But Nice: Forbidden Fruit Pawn Shop: Doc Holliday's Periodicals Rack: Book People Pet Store (Local): Bark n' Purr Record Store (Local): Waterloo Specialty Bookstore: BookWoman Thrift Store: Goodwill Used Book Store: Half-Price Books Vintage Clothing: Blue Velvet Western Wear Store: Shepler's |