OC LIFE
Best Radio Personality
READERS' CHOICE: Kevin & Bean
Best Politician
READERS' CHOICE: Barack Obama
Best Blog
READERS' CHOICE: Ashnfashn.com
Best Radio Station
READERS' CHOICE: KROQ
Best Television Station
READERS' CHOICE: FOX
Best Weathercaster
READERS' CHOICE: Dallas Raines
Best Newscaster
READERS' CHOICE: Steve Edwards
Best Sportscaster
READERS' CHOICE: Vin Scully
Best Downtown
READERS' CHOICE: Huntington Beach
Best Residential Neighborhood
READERS' CHOICE: Old Towne Orange
Best Hotel
READERS' CHOICE: Montage Laguna Beach
Best Party School
READERS' CHOICE: San Diego State University
Best Place to Spot Celebrities
READERS' CHOICE: Hollywood
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
READERS' CHOICE: Dr. Mark A. Anton
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SHOPS & WARES
Best Liquor Store
READERS' CHOICE: Hi-Times Wine Cellars
Best Trend
READERS' CHOICE: Gastropubs
Best Laser Hair Removal
READERS' CHOICE: The Chocolate Day Spa
Best Manicure/Pedicure
READERS' CHOICE: Happy Nails & Spa
Best Shop for Brides-to-Be
READERS' CHOICE: David's Bridal
Best Used-Book Store
READERS' CHOICE: Bookman
Best Place to Get Pierced
READERS' CHOICE: Outer Limits
Best Tattoo Parlor
READERS' CHOICE: Outer Limits
Best Way to Get a Pet
READERS' CHOICE: Rescue
Best Mall
READERS' CHOICE: South Coast Plaza
Best Record Store
READERS' CHOICE: Second Spin
Best Costume Shop
READERS' CHOICE: Wicked Chamber
Best Surf Shop
READERS' CHOICE: Jack's Surfboards
Best Collective
READERS' CHOICE: Rite Greens
Best Vintage Store
READERS' CHOICE: Buffalo Exchange
Best Comic-Book Store
READERS' CHOICE: Comics Unlimited
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DIVERSIONS
Best Day Trip
READERS' CHOICE: San Diego
Best Ride At Disneyland
READERS' CHOICE: Space Mountain
Best Coach
READERS' CHOICE: Mike Scioscia
Best Angels Player
READERS' CHOICE: Mike Trout
Best Golf Course
READERS' CHOICE: Pelican Hill
Best Nature Trail
READERS' CHOICE: El Moro Trails and Crystal Cove State Park
Best Beach
READERS' CHOICE: Huntington Beach
Best Surf Spot
READERS' CHOICE: Huntington Beach
Best Bowling Alley
READERS' CHOICE: Lucky Strike
Best Ducks Player
READERS' CHOICE: Teemu Selanne
Best Mud Run
READERS' CHOICE: Irvine Lake Mud Run
Best Gym
READERS' CHOICE: 24 Hour Fitness
Best Casino
READERS' CHOICE: Pechanga Resort & Casino
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FOODSTUFFS
Best Sandwich
READERS' CHOICE: Jersey Mike's Subs
Best Pizza
READERS' CHOICE: zpizza
Best Bagels
READERS' CHOICE: Bruegger's Bagels
Best Japanese Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Matsu
Best Taco
READERS' CHOICE: Slapfish
Best Ice Cream
READERS' CHOICE: Rite Aid Pharmacy
Best Diner
READERS' CHOICE: Harbor House Café
Best French Fries
READERS' CHOICE: In-N-Out
Best Pho
READERS' CHOICE: Hien Vuong
Best Brewery
READERS' CHOICE: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Best Late-Night Dining
READERS' CHOICE: Harbor House Café
Best Hot Dog
READERS' CHOICE: Costco
Best Indian Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Tandoori Fresh
Best Deli
READERS' CHOICE: Big Belly Deli
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Native Foods Café
Best New Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Slapfish
Best Thai Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Royal Thai Cuisine
Best Seafood Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Slapfish
Best Outdoor Dining
READERS' CHOICE: The Rooftop Lounge
Best Italian Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Cucina Alessa
Best Burrito
READERS' CHOICE: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Best Burger
READERS' CHOICE: In-N-Out
Best Dessert
READERS' CHOICE: The Cheesecake Factory
Best Coffee
READERS' CHOICE: Starbucks
Best Pie
READERS' CHOICE: Marie Callender's
Best Coffeehouse
READERS' CHOICE: Kéan Coffee
Best Waterfront Dining
READERS' CHOICE: Duke's Huntington Beach
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Open Sesame
Best Bakery
READERS' CHOICE: C'est Si Bon Bakery
Best Luxe Lonchera
READERS' CHOICE: Kogi
Best Farmers' Market
READERS' CHOICE: Huntington Beach Farmers' Market
Best Cupcake
READERS' CHOICE: Sprinkles Cupcakes
Best Sunday Brunch
READERS' CHOICE: Chapter One: the modern local
Best Mexican Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
Best Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Playground
Best Fish Taco
READERS' CHOICE: Wahoo's Fish Taco
Best Taco Tuesday
READERS' CHOICE: Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
Best Chicken Wings
READERS' CHOICE: Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying
READERS' CHOICE: Mastro's
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: Café Lotus
Best Barbecue
READERS' CHOICE: Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Best Chinese Restaurant
READERS' CHOICE: P.F. Chang's
Best Sushi
READERS' CHOICE: Sushi On Fire
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ARTS & CULTURE
Best Live Band
READERS' CHOICE: Social Distortion
Best Punk Band
READERS' CHOICE: Social Distortion
Best Rock Band
READERS' CHOICE: Flashback Heart Attack
Best Hip-Hop Act
READERS' CHOICE: Busta Rhymes
Best Museum (Non-Art)
READERS' CHOICE: Discovery Science Center
Best Art Museum
READERS' CHOICE: The Getty
Best Visual Artist
READERS' CHOICE: Wyland
Best Indie Film Theater
READERS' CHOICE: Lido Theatre
Best Indie Band
READERS' CHOICE: Jeremiah Red
Best DJ
READERS' CHOICE: Kitty Pawz
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NIGHTLIFE
Best Bar In Orange County
READERS' CHOICE: Johnny's Saloon
Best Bartender
READERS' CHOICE: Vanessa at the Green Girl Saloon
Best Dive Bar
READERS' CHOICE: Goat Hill Tavern
Best Beer Selection
READERS' CHOICE: Yard House Restaurant
Best Strip Joint
READERS' CHOICE: House of Eden
Best Martini
READERS' CHOICE: Mastro's
Best Pub
READERS' CHOICE: Malarky's Irish Pub
Best Gay Bar
READERS' CHOICE: VLVT Velvet Lounge
Best Happy Hour
READERS' CHOICE: Slater's 50/50
Best Rock Club
READERS' CHOICE: House of Blues, Anaheim
Best Club DJ
READERS' CHOICE: Kitty Pawz
Best Punk-Rock Bar
READERS' CHOICE: Johnny's Saloon
Best Margarita
READERS' CHOICE: Javier's
Best Lounge
READERS' CHOICE: The Continental Room
Best Venue for Live Comedy
READERS' CHOICE: Irvine Improv
Best Bikini Bar
READERS' CHOICE: Green Girl Saloon
Best Sports Bar
READERS' CHOICE: Slater's 50/50
Best Venue for Live Music
READERS' CHOICE: House of Blues, Anaheim
Best Signature Cocktail
READERS' CHOICE: Moscow Mule at Chapter One: the modern local
Best Place to Play Pool
READERS' CHOICE: Danny K's Billards & Sports Bar
Best Bar/Club Night
READERS' CHOICE: The District Lounge
Best Place to Pick Up a One-Night Stand
READERS' CHOICE: Baja Sharkeez