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Arts & Culture

Best Actor
Best Art Nonprofit
Best Arts Presenter
Best Assemblagist
Best B-Boy-Inspired MC
Best Blues Band
Best Burlesque Show
Best Classic Mix on a Mainstream Radio Station
Best Country Band
Best Cover Act or Tribute Band
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Goods & Services

Best (Free) Baby Workshops
Best Acupuncturist
Best Antique Bike Maker
Best Art Bookstore
Best Art Gallery/Alpha-Wave Retreat
Best Art T-Shirt Printer
Best Assisted-Living Facility
Best Bakery
Best Barber Shop
Best Bike Shop
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People & Places

Best (Retired) High School Teacher
Best Backwater Town
Best Commercial Renovation
Best Dog Park
Best Escalator
Best Friend to Girls
Best High School Teacher
Best Hippie
Best Hometown Parade
Best Human Rights Power Couple
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Restaurants & Bars

Best African Restaurant
Best Bar
Best Bar Food
Best Barbecue
Best Bartender
Best Beignets
Best Breakfast/Brunch
Best Brewpub
Best Budget Sushi
Best Cafe/Coffeehouse
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Sports & Leisure

Best Ballroom Dancing
Best Belly Dancer with Goth Flair
Best California or Tahoe Casino
Best Classic Car Spotting
Best East Bay Sports Event
Best Fishing Hole
Best Geek Hangout
Best Golf Course
Best Health Club/Gym
Best Jog Through the Hills
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Essays

Arts & Culture: Artisans
Dive Bars
Goods & Services: Antiques
People & Places: History
Restaurants & Bars: Dive Bars
Sports & Leisure: Old-Time Recreation
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