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    Best of Columbus 2013: The Roundup

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    2013 was another busy year in Columbus, and our annual readers survey has once again served as an effective tool for recapping and highlighting the best people, places and things throughout the city. Over 2000 voters took part this year, casting over 27,500 individual votes in the survey. Below, you’ll find links to the Top 10 results behind each question:

    Best New Restaurant of 2013: The Pearl

    Best Local Artist of 2013: Laura Alexander

    Best Messageboard Topic of 2013: Favorite Beer

    Best New Bar of 2013: 16 Bit Bar+Arcade

    Best Gym of 2013: Planet Fitness

    Best Theatrical Group of 2013: Shadowbox Live

    Best Local Band of 2013: Forest & The Evergreens

    Best Art Gallery of 2013: Wexner Center for the Arts

    Best Fine Dining Restaurant of 2013: Lindey’s

    Best Sports Team of 2013: OSU Football

    Best Happy Hour of 2013: Bodega

    Best Movie Theater of 2013: The Gateway Film Center

    Best Urban Development of 2013: The Hub

    Best Music Venue of 2013: The LC

    Best Arts Organization of 2013: CAPA

    Best CU Contributor of 2013: Brent Warren

    Best Dessert of 2013: Pistacia Vera

    Best Neighborhood of 2013: Short North

    Best Cultural Institution of 2013: The Wexner Center

    Best Specialty Store of 2013: Celebrate Local

    Best Grocery Store of 2013: The Hills Market

    Best Alternative Mode of Transportation of 2013: CoGo

    Best Coffee of 2013: Stauf’s

    Best Everyday Restaurant of 2013: Northstar Café

    Best Featured Articles of 2013: Columbus Mega Weekend

    Best Cheap Eats of 2013: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace

    Best Hidden Gem of 2013: The Topiary Park

    Best Festival of 2013: Comfest

    Best Brunch of 2013: Skillet

    Best Tourist Destination of 2013: The Short North

    Best Brewery of 2013: Seventh Son Brewing Co

    Best Salon/Spa of 2013: Charles Penzone

    Best Nonprofit of 2013: Mid-Ohio Food Bank

    Best Home Decor Store of 2013: Grandview Mercantile

    Best Locally Made Product: Jeni’s Ice Creams

    Best Columbus Champion of 2013: Elizabeth Lessner

    Best Bar of 2013: St. James Tavern

    Best Fashion/Apparel Store of 2013: Tigertree

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    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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