Is it really that time again? Time for ballots, ballot counting, heated opinions and illegible replies? You bet it is.
Welcome to Eugene Weekly’s Best of Eugene 2008! Once again, dear readers, it’s your opinion that counts
— and on any number of topics. From bagels to blogs, politics to pizza, we want you to tell us what’s best in this
town. And please do remember that this is the best of EUGENE; if you vote for non-local folks (or businesses
based outside of Oregon), those votes won’t be counted. But there’s plenty here to opine about, right?
So get started! Fill out this here page or head online to ballot.eugeneweekly.com and cast your vote there.
We do love it when you vote online …
civic pride
eat your heart out
Best local uproar
Best coffee
Person of the year (and why)
Best bagel
Best local politician
Best all-you-can-eat buffet
Best public space (indoor or outdoor)
Best burger
Best activist group
Best bakery/sweets
Best eco-improvement project
Best locally baked bread
Best boutique/clothing shop
Best kids’ stuff store
Best pet stuff store
Best downtown business
Best new business
Best personal indulgence provider (spa, massage, salon, etc.)
Best pizza
creative endeavors
Best blog
sex, drugs and rock & roll
Best veggie options
Best DJ (live)
Best BBQ
Best acoustic musician/band
Best Mexican/Latin American/Caribbean
Best blues band
Best Thai
Best jazz band
Best Asian (other than Thai)
Best hip hop ensemble
Best Italian/Greek/Mediterranean
Best reggae/world band
Best late-night dining (table service after 10 pm)
Best rock band
Best food cart
Best bar
Best recession special (meal under $5)
Best bartender
Best special occasion dining
Best happy hour or drink specials
Best restaurant
Best locally brewed beer (brewery and style)
Best new restaurant
Best house drink
Best restaurant in Corvallis/Albany
Best winery
Best restaurant in Cottage Grove
Best selection of beer on tap
Best restaurant on the coast
Best writer
Best performing arts group (dance, theater, etc.)
Best visual artist
Best art gallery
Best non-gallery art space
Best crafter
the kitchen sink
Best all-ages hangout
Best moment in local sports (Aug. ’07-Aug. ’08)
Favorite roller derby player
Best local TV news
Best radio show or DJ
Best way to improve Eugene
Best thing about Eugene Weekly
Best live music venue
Best hangover breakfast
retail therapy
Best naughty business
Best bike shop/repair
Best body art & mod shop
Best outdoors/recreation store
Bar with the best amusements (karaoke, trivia, pinball, pool, etc.)
Best independent bookstore
Best place to bust a move
Best record/CD store
Best place to meet someone you’d take home to Mom
Best food producer (farm, business, etc.)
Best place to meet someone you’d never take home to Mom
Best environmentally friendly business
Worst thing about Eugene Weeky
Best category we didn’t include (and who’d win it)
DEADLINE: All ballots must be received by 11:59 PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17! Mail or drop off ballots at
Eugene Weekly, 1251 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401
YOUR BALLOT CANNOT BE COUNTED WITHOUT THE
FOLLOWING INFO (NO SPAMMO):
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PRINT YOUR ANSWERS CLEARLY (WE CAN’T COUNT ’EM IF WE CAN’T READ ’EM.) YOU MUST VOTE IN AT LEAST 30 CATEGORIES. PLEASE KEEP YOUR ANSWERS LOCAL.
ONLY ONE BALLOT PER PERSON! BALLOT STUFFING IS BAD KARMA — BALLOTS MAY NOT BE COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED EN MASSE BY INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES.
2 AUGUST 21, 2008
EUGENE WEEKLY
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