Readers' Poll

People & Places
Best Reason to Visit San Francisco Restaurants

Best Reason to Live in San Francisco The People

Favorite San Franciscan Willie Brown

San Franciscan Closest to Hell Willie Brown

Best View Twin Peaks

Most Romantic Spot Twin Peaks

Favorite Movie Featuring San Francisco Vertigo

Best City Supervisor Tom Ammiano

Best State Legislator Carole Migden

Best Neighborhood North Beach

Best Thing to Do in a Blackout Make Love

Best Local Web Site Craigslist

Best Local Morning Radio Show KFOG

Best Local Evening TV Newscast KRON

Best Newspaper Column Savage Love

Best Advice for Dot-Commers Leave Town

Best Parking Tip Don't Drive

Worst City Intersection Van Ness/Market

Best Volunteer Organization Open Hand

Best Solution to Muni's Problems Train the Drivers

Most Welcome Change Drop in Rents

Sports & Recreation
Best Beach Baker Beach

Best Neighborhood Park Dolores Park

Best Place to Walk the Dog Golden Gate Park

Best Outdoor Workout Spot Golden Gate Park

Best Gym 24 Hour Fitness

Best Exercise Class 24 Hour Fitness

Best Pool USF

Best Hike Mount Tamalpais

Best Jog Golden Gate Park

Best Picnic Spot Golden Gate Park

Best Bike Ride Golden Gate Bridge

Best Bike Shop Valencia Cyclery

Best Bowling Alley Presidio

Best Giant Barry Bonds

Best Niner Joe Montana

Shopping & Services
Best Women's Clothing Store Ambiance

Best Men's Clothing Store Macy's

Best New Boutique Babette

Best Department Store Macy's

Best Shoe Boutique (tie) Shoe Biz, Gimme Shoes

Best Vintage Store Wasteland

Best Laundromat Brain Wash

Best Lingerie Boutique Victoria's Secret

Best Selection of Jewelry Ruby Gallery

Best Massage Quan Yin Healing Arts Center

Best Manicure/Pedicure Silk

Best Hair Salon Architects & Heroes

Best New Furniture Store IKEA

Best Used Furniture Store Busvan for Bargains

Best Flea Market Alemany

Best New Bookstore City Lights

Best Used Bookstore Green Apple

Best Newsstand Fog City News

Best Florist S.F. Floral Exchange

Best Garden Nursery Sloat Garden Center

Best Art Supply Store Flax

Best Hardware Store Cole Hardware

Best Automotive Service Fernando's

Best Sporting Goods Store Lombardi's

Best Toy Store FAO Schwarz

Best Video Rental Le Video

Best Place to Buy CDs Amoeba

Best Place to Buy LPs Amoeba

Best Pet Supply Store Petco

Best Pet Grooming Petco

Food & Drink
Best New Restaurant Three Seasons

Best Restaurant Boulevard

Best Chef Gary Danko, Gary Danko

Most Romantic Restaurant Fleur de Lys

Best First-Date Restaurant Ti Couz

Best Weekend Brunch (tie) Zazie, Greens

Best California Cuisine Chez Panisse

Best American Restaurant Mel's Diner

Best Italian Restaurant (tie) Tommaso's, Rose Pistola

Best French Restaurant La Folie

Best Bistro Hyde Street Bistro

Best Spanish Restaurant Thirsty Bear Brewing Company

Best Greek Restaurant Kokkari Estiatorio

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant La Mediterranée

Best Sushi Ebisu

Best Thai Restaurant Thep Phanom

Best Chinese Restaurant Eric's

Best Vietnamese Restaurant The Slanted Door

Best Indonesian Restaurant Straits Cafe

Best Indian Restaurant Indian Oven

Best Mexican Restaurant La Cumbre

Best Fusion Restaurant Eos

Best Vegetarian Restaurant Greens

Best Seafood Aqua

Best Barbecue (tie) Big Nate's, Brother-in-Laws

Best Burrito Taqueria Can-Cun

Best Pizza North Beach Pizza

Best Burger Barney's

Best Steak Harris'

Best Tapas Cha Cha Cha

Best Restaurant Wine List Bacar

Best Late-Night Restaurant Sparky's

Best Restaurant Patio The Ramp

Best Coffeehouse Peet's

Best Tea Shop Lovejoy's

Best Place for Dessert Just Desserts

Best Ice Cream Mitchell's

Best Bar San Francisco Brewing Co.

Best Wine Bar Bacar

Best Brewpub San Francisco Brewing Co.

Best New Drink Apple Martini

Best Menu Item at Pac Bell Park Garlic Fries

Best Bakery Stella's Bakery

Best Grocery Store Whole Foods

Best Farmers' Market Embarcadero

Arts & Entertainment
Best Movie Theater Castro

Best Rep Film House Red Vic

Best Movie Theater Menu (tie) Embarcadero Center, Red Vic, Sony Metreon

Most Inventive Movie Theater Programming Roxie Cinema

Best Local Band/Artist Bitches Brew

Best Local Live Theater Space ODC

Best Local Theater Company Magic

Best Local Theater Production This Year Mama Mia at the Orpheum Theater

Best Local Dance Company ODC

Best Art Museum SFMOMA

Best Street Mural Women's Building

Best Gay Bar The Stud

Best Lesbian Bar Lexington

Best Happy Hour San Francisco Brewing Co.

Best Pickup Scene Marina Safeway

Best Jukebox Lucky 13

Best Place to Take a Date Home

Best New Club (tie) Liquid, Pound-SF

Best Club Ten 15 Folsom

Best Saturday Night Dance Club "Universe" at Club Townsend

Best Weeknight Dance Club "Death Guild" at Decibel

Best Theme Club Night "Bondage A Go-Go" at the Cat Club

Best Salsa Night El Rio

Best Place to See Live Rock Fillmore

Best Place to See Live Jazz Yoshi's

Best Street Fair Folsom