Archives for "best of 2009"

Best CU Messageboard Topic of 2009: The Casino

Best CU Messageboard Topic of 2009: The Casino

7 Walker / January 12, 2010 4:30 pm

There are dozens of different topics being discussed on the Columbus Underground Messageboard on any given day, so to choose an overall best topic of the year requires something with a very significant and long-lasting impact. Our reader’s poll showed… [Read More]

Best Mode of Transportation of 2009: Walking

Best Mode of Transportation of 2009: Walking

19 Walker / January 12, 2010 11:00 am

If 2008 was “Year of the Bike” then 2009 was the “Year of the Foot”. Walking topped our reader’s survey as the number one way to get around last year. The reasons for the shift to human-powered transit could vary…. [Read More]

Best Sports Team of 2009: The Buckeyes

9 Walker / January 12, 2010 9:00 am

2009 was a big year for sports in Columbus. Both the Crew and the Blue Jackets made it to the playoffs, Huntington Park opened in April for a record-breaking season attendance for the Clippers, and in August we lost The… [Read More]

Best CU Contributor of 2009: Alexandra Kelley

14 Walker / January 11, 2010 3:00 pm

Columbus Underground has always been a community-driven resource, giving anyone the ability to sign up, log in, and share their thoughts on any type of local topic. Our reader’s poll revealed that in 2009, Alexandra Kelley made the most valued… [Read More]

Best Place to Shop 2009: Short North

6 Walker / January 11, 2010 11:30 am

For two years straight, the Short North has topped our reader’s poll list for the best place in Columbus to shop. While the neighborhood lost a few retail destinations in 2009, several new ones emerged including Go Figure Consignment, Undone,… [Read More]

Best CU Event of 2009: Pizza Grand Prix IV

Best CU Event of 2009: Pizza Grand Prix IV

6 Walker / January 11, 2010 9:30 am

Throughout 2009, Columbus Underground has hosted a wide variety of events for readers to attend. The one event that stood out the most and left a lasting impression on our reader’s poll was the 4th Edition of the Pizza Grand… [Read More]

Best Local Artist of 2009: Joey Monsoon

15 Walker / January 10, 2010 3:30 pm

Columbus Underground readers represent a community that supports the local arts, and the results of our reader’s poll for best local artist proves that. We’ve compiled a great Top 10 list of independent art makers, and for the second year… [Read More]

Best Book of 2009: The Help

Best Book of 2009: The Help

1 Walker / January 10, 2010 8:30 am

The Columbus Underground Unofficial Online Book Club was alive and well in 2009, with many different books being regularly discussed. Our reader’s poll revealed that Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel The Help ended up being the most popular read of the… [Read More]

Best Movie of 2009: Inglourious Basterds

Best Movie of 2009: Inglourious Basterds

16 Walker / January 9, 2010 1:45 pm

The Film Section of the Columbus Underground Messageboard is always abuzz with the latest theatrical releases, and 2009 was no exception. The one movie that stood out in this past year’s reader’s poll was Quentin Tarantino’s long awaited World War… [Read More]

Best New Restaurant of 2009: Dirty Frank’s

Best New Restaurant of 2009: Dirty Frank’s

14 Walker / January 8, 2010 2:30 pm

Last month we decided to do a “head count” of restaurants that have opened in 2009, and totaled up over 35 new additions to the Columbus dining landscape. Of those newcomers, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace was overwhelmingly crowned as… [Read More]

Best Restaurant of 2009: Alana’s Food & Wine

Best Restaurant of 2009: Alana’s Food & Wine

23 Walker / January 8, 2010 10:30 am

(Photo by ColumbusFoodie) Food may be most often discussed topic day in and day out on Columbus Underground, so the “Best Restaurant” award is one that always weighs heavier than many others. For the second year in a row, Alana’s… [Read More]

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

10 Walker / January 7, 2010 6:15 pm

For the second year in a row, Comfest tops our list of best Columbus Events of the year. Founded in 1972, Comfest celebrated its 37th year in 2009 with the traditional mix of local music, food and culture that everyone… [Read More]

Best Art Gallery of 2009: Mahan Gallery

Best Art Gallery of 2009: Mahan Gallery

7 Walker / January 7, 2010 11:00 am

If there’s one thing that this portion of our reader’s poll proves, its that there’s no shortage of great art venues throughout Columbus. The space that found its way to the top of our list is the boutique-style Mahan Gallery… [Read More]

Best Civic Leader of 2009: Mayor Michael Coleman

Best Civic Leader of 2009: Mayor Michael Coleman

17 Walker / January 6, 2010 3:30 pm

For the second year in a row, Mayor Michael B. Coleman has topped our “Best Civic Leader” category in our annual reader’s poll. This result shows a strong showing of support for our city’s mayor despite a turbulent year filled… [Read More]

Best Featured Articles of 2009: The At Home Series

Best Featured Articles of 2009: The At Home Series

13 Walker / January 6, 2010 11:00 am

Throughout 2009, Columbus Underground offered up a wide variety of news content, personal interviews, and other special features. Our reader’s poll revealed that many different types of these articles were well received, but the ongoing monthly feature that topped the… [Read More]