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    Best of 2012: The Roundup

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    2012 was a big year, and it took the help of all of our readers to determine which people, places and things were worthy of special recognition this year. Hundreds of voters took part in this year’s “Best of” Reader Survey and we tallied up all of the results. Below you’ll find links to the Top 10 winners in each category:

    Best Columbus Event of 2012: Comfest

    Best Grocery Store of 2012: The North Market

    Best Urban Development of 2012: The Downtown Hilton Hotel

    Best Everyday Restaurant of 2012: Northstar Cafe

    Favorite 200Columbus Moment of 2012: Red, White & Boom

    Best Desserts of 2012: Pistacia Vera

    Best Theatrical Performance of 2012: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by Available Light Theatre

    Best Art Gallery of 2012: 83 Gallery

    Best Public Art Display of 2012: Bicentennial Towers

    Best Local Artist of 2012: Laura Alexander

    Best Brunch of 2012: Tasi Café

    Best Hidden Gem of 2012: The Topiary Park

    Best Food Cart/Truck of 2012: That Food Truck

    Best Arts/Cultural Organization of 2012: Wild Goose Creative

    Best Fine Dining Restaurant of 2012: Lindey’s

    Best Local Drink of 2012: Brothers Drake Apple Pie Mead

    Best Neighborhood of 2012: The Short North

    Best Cheap Eats of 2012: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace

    Best Home Decor Store of 2012: Grandview Mercantile

    Best Community Ambassador of 2012: Mayor Michael Coleman

    Best Happy Hour of 2012: Bodega

    Best Bar of 2012: The St. James Tavern

    Best Specialty Store of 2012: Wholly Craft

    Best Messageboard Topic/Discussion of 2012: The Presidential Election

    Best Local Band of 2012: MojoFlo

    Best Nonprofit or Charity of 2012: The Mid-Ohio Foodbank

    Best New Restaurant of 2012: TILL Dynamic Fare

    Best Coffee of 2012: Stauf’s Coffee Roasters

    Best Fashion Store of 2012: Tigertree

    Best Locally Made Product of 2012: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

    Best Local Sports Team of 2012: The Buckeyes

    Best Arts Show/Exhibition of 2012: Annie Leibovitz at the Wexner Center

    Best Featured Article of 2012: At Home

    Best Columbus Underground Contributor of 2012: Chris Sunami

    Best Word to Describe 2012 in Columbus: Growth

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    Walker Evanshttps://columbusunderground.com
    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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