Best of Augusta--Your Ballot, Your Bash

Augusta Magazine readers greatly anticipate the opportunity each year to select the who's who (and new) of Augusta-the city's best food, shopping, entertainment, media and more. With more than 90 categories, readers vote on everything from best Italian restaurant to best local TV personality, from best late-night spot to best view of the city.

This is truly the people's poll as the winners are chosen solely by the largest number of votes. While there are repeat winners every year, there are also plenty of surprise winners, and upsets too. And further proof that every vote counts is the fact that candidates often win by less than a handful of votes.

Voting for Best of Augusta is not only your chance to make yourself heard, but it is also an opportunity to give recognition to some of the little-known, out-of-the-way gems that make Augusta unique. It might be the restaurant that always gives you great service, that cafˇ with the irresistible coffee or that car wash that puts the extra shine on your tires. Give them your vote and the recognition you feel they deserve.

This Augusta tradition grows each year in both participation and anticipation. The ballot will appear in three issues-the souvenir Masters issue (April), the Home and Garden issue (May) and the June/July issue. Simply pick up a copy of the magazine, tear out the ballot, fill in your selections and mail it in. Then look for the winners in our special Best of Augusta issue in October. And stay tuned for details about the annual Best of Augusta Bash, also in October--it's the party of the year!

Best of Augusta 2004 Winners

Chinese Restaurant
Shangri-La

Japanese Restaurant
Miyabi Kyoto

Mexican Restaurant
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Italian Restaurant
Local: Luigi's
National: Carrabbas' Italian Grill

Downtown Restaurant
D. Timm's

Outdoor Dining
Rhinehart's

Sunday Brunch
Partridge Inn

Down-Home Cooking
Hot Foods By Calvin

Elegant Dining
Calvert's

Breakfast
Waffle House

Low-Carb Menu
Ruby Tuesday's

New Restaurant
Fatz Cafe

Overall Restaurant
French Market Grille

Undiscovered Restaurant
Peppermill

Business Lunch
Augustino's

Friendly Service
T-Bonz's

Waiter/Waitress
Gerardo/Vallarta (Wrightsboro Rd.)

Chef/Caterer
Cal Berry/ Berry Florist

Appetizers
Bees Knees

Barbecue
Sconyer's

Ribs
Tony Roma's

Wings
Wing Stop

Seafood
T's Restaurant

Sushi
Miyabi Kyoto

Steak
T-Bonz

Catfish
T's Restaurant

Fried Chicken
Wife Saver

Soup
Sunshine Bakery

Pizza
Dine In: Pizza Joint
Take-Out: Pizza Hut

Hot Dog
Sonic Drive-In

Sub or Sandwich
Firehouse Subs

Hamburger
Village Deli

Bread
Atlanta Bread Co.

Salad
California Dreaming

Dessert
Boll Weevil Cafe

Pastries/Cookies
Smoak's Bakery

Special Occasion Cakes
Publix

Donuts
Krispy Kreme

Ice Cream/Yogurt
Bruster's

Wine Selection
Harvard's Wine & Beverage

Beer Selection
Harvard's Wine & Beverage

Margarita
Vallarta

Iced Tea
Wife Saver

Coffee
PJ's Coffee & Tea Cafe

Local TV Station
WJBF-Channel 6

Local TV Personality/News
Brad Means-Channel 6

Local TV Personality/Sports
John Hart-Channel 6

Local TV Personality/Weather
George Meyers-Channel 6

Local Radio Station
Kicks 99.5/WKXC

Local Radio Personality
Austin Rhodes-WGAC 580-AM

Local Radio Disc Jockey
Harley Drew

Local News Story
Charles Walker Indictment

Local Writer/Columnist
Bill Kirby

Favorite Feature of Augusta Magazine
Around Town

Men's Clothing
Dillard's

Women's Clothing
Steinmart

Children's Clothing
Posh Tots

Place To Buy Shoes
Dillard's

Supermarket
Publix

Gourmet Groceries
Fresh Market

Nursery/Garden Shop
Green Thumb West

Bookstore
Borders Books Music Cafe

Gifts
Trends and Traditions

Home Furnishings
Weinberger's Furniture Showcase

Antiques
Merry's Trash & Treasure

Fine Jewelry
Windsor Jewelers

Place To Shop for Husband/Boyfriend
Lowe's

Place To Shop for Wife/Girlfriend
Windsor Jewelers

Place To Shop for Bling
Windsor Jewelers

Car Accessories
Trucks & More

Local Male Vocalist
Pat Blanchard Jr.

Local Female Vocalist
Eryn Eubanks

Local R&B Band
Playback

Local Jazz Band
Preston & Weston

Local Country Band
Rees Reeves Band

Local Rock/Alternative Band
Gemini

Local Christian/Gospel Band
Eryn Eubanks Family Fold

Local Bluegrass Band
Savannah River Grass

School Band
Evans High School

Local Performing Artist
Eryn Eubanks

Local Visual Artist
Jim Gensheer

Singles Spot
Modjeska

Dance Spot
Modjeska

Late-night spot
Modjeska

Golf Course/Public
Goshen Plantation

Golf Course/Private
Westlake County Club

Local Park/Recreation Facility
Fort Discovery

Tourist Attraction
Fort Discovery

Car Wash
Top Notch

Issue of Augusta Magazine
Masters

Car Wash
Top Notch

Barber Shop
Daniel Village Barber Shop

Exercise Facility
Omni Health & Fitness

Public Restroom
Dillard's

Cheap Date
Riverwalk

Place To Propose Marriage
Riverwalk

Place To Break Off a Relationship
Riverwalk

Local Charity
Golden Harvest Food Bank

Hot Local Issue
County Commissioners

Local Secret
Starbucks at the Radisson

Hot Local Issue
County Commissioners

Best Thing to Happen to Augusta
The Masters Tournament

Click Here to See the 2003 Winners

Click Here to See the 2002 Winners

 



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