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2011 was a big year, and it took the help of all of 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 Urban Development of 2011: The Scioto Mile
Best Locally Made Product of 2011: Jeni’s Ice Creams
Best Neighborhood of 2011: The Short North
Best Festival of 2011: ComFest
Best Messageboard Topic of 2011 – Gay Street Patios
Best New Restaurant of 2011: Milestone 229
Best Fine Dining of 2011: Basi Italia
Best Everyday Restaurant of 2011: Northstar Cafe
Best Brunch of 2011: Skillet
Best Dessert of 2011: Pistacia Vera
Best Food Truck of 2011: Mikey’s Late Night Slice
Best Cheap Eats of 2011: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace
Best Specialty Store of 2011: Wholly Craft
Best Fashion Store of 2011: Tigertree
Best Grocery Store of 2011: The North Market
Best Home Decor Store of 2011: Grandview Mercantile
Best Local Band of 2011: Lydia Loveless
Best Bar of 2011: St. James Tavern
Best Drink of 2011: Yuengling
Best Happy Hour of 2011: Bodega
Best Arts & Cultural Organization of 2011: Wild Goose Creative
Best Art Show of 2011: Urban Scrawl
Best Local Artist of 2011: Laura Alexander
Best Art Gallery of 2011: Rivet
Best Columbus Landmark of 2011: The LeVeque Tower
Best Sports Team of 2011: The Columbus Clippers
Best CU Meetup of 2011: The 10th Anniversary Celebration
Best Columbus Underground Contributor of 2011: Twixlen
Best Featured Articles of 2011: At Home
Best Nonprofit or Charity of 2011: The Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Best Hidden Gem of 2011: Frank Fetch Park
Best Civic Leader of 2011 – Mayor Michael Coleman
Happy 2012!