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Overall Restaurant
1
New Restaurant (since July 1, 2006)
2
Innovative Menu
3
Fine Dining
4
Restaurant for Carnivores
5
Restaurant for Herbivores
6
Wait Staff
7
Patio Dining
8
Restaurant for Kids that isn't Fast Food
9
Restaurant for Tourists
10
Restaurant for a Wedding Reception
11
American
12
Barbecue
13
Chinese
14
Chips 'n Salsa
15
Enchiladas
16
Fondue
17
French
18
German
19
Greek
20
Green Chili
21
Indian
22
Italian
23
Japanese
24
Noodle Bowl
25
Margaritas
26
Mexican
27
Middle Eastern
28
Steakhouse
29
Sushi
30
Tacqueria
31
Tex-Mex
32
Thai
33
Vietnamese
34
Seafood
35
Deli
36
Buffet
37
Diner
38
Take-Out
39
Late-Night Dining
40
Nationwide Restaurant Chain
41
Local or Regional Restaurant Chain
42
National Pizza Chain
43
Local Pizza
44
Meal for under $6
45
Tapas
46
Sunday Brunch
47
Cafe
48
Breakfast
49
Breakfast Sandwich
50
Pancakes
51
Bagels
52
Bakery
53
Salads
54
Cheeseburger
55
Chicken Wings
56
Gyros
57
Ice Cream
58
Place for Cajun Food
59
Restaurant for Dessert
60
Restaurant Wine List
61
Farmers' Market
62
Natural Foods Store
63
Bread
64
Caterer
65
Grocery Store
66
Ethnic Market
67
Local Coffee House
68
National Chain Coffee House
69
Coffee Roaster
70
Latte
71
Gourmet Coffee Drinks
72
Smoothies
73
Lookin' Good
Place for Eyewear
74
Jewelry Store
75
Accessories
76
Shoe Store
77
Local Store for Women's Fashions
78
Chain Store for Women's Fashions
79
Consignment Store
80
Vintage Clothing Store
81
Thrift Store
82
Hair Salon
83
Hair Stylist
84
Nail Salon
85
Day Spa
86
Cheap Haircut
87
Tattoo Emporium
88
Piercing Parlor
89
Tanning Salon
90
Marketplace
Florist
91
Place for a Unique Gift
92
Place to Buy Art
93
Antique Store
94
Local Furniture Store
95
National Chain Furniture Store
96
Toy Store
97
Locally Owned Book Store
98
National Chain Book Store
99
Used Book Store
100
Camera Shop
101
Musical Instruments Store
102
Locally Owned Store for CDs
103
National Chain Store for CDs
104
Locally Owned Store for DVDs
105
National Chain Store for DVDs
106
Garden Supply/Nursery
107
Local Outdoor Outfitter
108
National Chain Outdoor Outfitter
109
Place to Buy Skateboards
110
Place to Buy Snowboards
111
Place to Buy Skis
112
Bike Shop
113
Place to Buy Motorcycles
114
Place to Buy Scooters
115
Used Car Dealer
116
New Domestic Car Dealer
117
New Foreign Car Dealer
118
Mechanic
119
Trash Service
120
Cell Phone Service
121
Adult Store
122
National Chain Hotel
123
Locally Owned Hotel/Motel
124
Let's Party
Local Venue for Live Music
125
Local Cover Band
126
Local Original Band
127
Club DJ
128
Place to Salsa
129
Place to Two-Step
130
Place to Dance like a Fool
131
New Bar (since July 1, 2006)
132
Bartender
133
Happy Hour
134
Bang-for-Your-Buck Bar
135
Bar for a Margarita
136
Bar for a Martini
137
Bar for a Specialty Mixed Cocktail
138
Casino
139
Gay-Friendly Bar
140
Hangout
141
Irish Pub
142
Karaoke
143
Adult Live Entertainment
144
Neighborhood Bar
145
Place to Chill
146
Poker Night
147
Sports Bar
148
Upscale Bar
149
Bar with a Smokin' Patio
150
Bar with a Patio
151
Wine Bar
152
Beer Selection on Tap
153
Local Microbrewed Beer
154
Domestic Beer
155
Domestic Light Beer
156
Imported Beer
157
Light Imported Beer
158
Vodka
159
Tequila
160
In-Store Beer Selection
161
In-Store Wine Selection
162
Place for a Blind Date
163
Indoor Place to Pop the Question
164
Outdoor Place to Pop the Question
165
Place for a Wedding
166
People
Radio DJ
167
Radio Talk Show Host
168
AM Radio Station
169
FM Radio Station
170
Morning Radio Show
171
Local Talk Radio Show
172
Local TV Newscast
173
Local TV Anchor
174
TV Weatherperson
175
TV Reporter
176
TV Sportscaster
177
Print Journalist
178
Photographer
179
Local Celebrity You'd Like to Meet for Lunch
180
Reason to Vote this November
181
City Council Member
182
County Commissioner
183
Philanthropist
184
Activist
185
Nonprofit
186
Arts Advocate
187
Public Fool
188
Work That Body
Yoga Studio
189
Health Club
190
Place to Climb
191
Place to Skateboard
192
Biking Trail
193
Hiking Trail
194
Golf Course / Country Club
195
Park Within City Limits
196
Place for a Picnic
197
Make-Out Spot
198
Uniquely Us
Tourist Destination
199
Cultural Attraction or Museum
200
Alternative Art Show or Event
201
Place to See Emerging Artists
202
Artwork on the Street
203
Apartment Complex
204
Realtor
205
Realty Company
206
Movie Theater
207
Place to Be Seen
208
People-Watching Spot
209
After-School Hangout
210
Day Care
211
Local Scandal
212
Reason to Live in Colorado Springs
213
Higher Education
214
Person Likely to Leave Us in Their Dust
215
Person We Can't Believe Lives Here
216
Category We Forgot
217
Colorado Springs Independent “Best Of 2007” Readers’ Poll